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              International Postgraduate
              Prospectus 2018
International Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 - Front cover - University of Northampton
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                                                     04   University of change   69   Apply for a masters degree
                                                     06   Hello Waterside        70   Research degrees
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Designed to give you the latest information first.   10   Where will you live?      Apply for a research degree
                                                                                 72	
                                                     14   About town             74	
                                                                                    University of Northampton
Easy access to:                                                                     International College (UNIC)
                                                        Transforming lives,
                                                     16	
    Up-to-date course information.                      inspiring change            Our graduates mean
                                                                                 76	
                                                                                    the world to us
                                                     18   Supporting you
    The latest on Waterside Campus.                  20	
                                                        Fees and Scholarships
                                                                                 78	
                                                                                    Get involved
                                                                                 79   Our courses
    Graduate case studies.                              LLM courses
                                                     22	
                                                                                 80   The journey to enrolment
                                                     24   MBA courses
    Campus life activities.                          26   MA courses
                                                                                 82	
                                                                                    The legal stuff

                                                     42   MSc courses
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University
     of change.                                                                                                                                                 “Based on the evidence
                                                                                                                                                                available, the TEF Panel
                                                                                                                                                                judged that the University
                                                                                                                                                                of Northampton delivers
                                                                                                                                                                consistently outstanding
                                                                                                                                                                teaching, learning and
                                                                                                                                                                outcomes for its students.
     Our Vice Chancellor’s welcome.                                                                                                                             It is of the highest quality
                                                                                                                                                                found in the UK.”
     Welcome to the University of                       number as one of the first students through          Who is Nick Petford?
                                                        the doors of Waterside Campus when it opens
     Northampton. I am delighted                        in September 2018.
                                                                                                             Professor Nick Petford has been Vice Chancellor
                                                                                                             of the University of Northampton since 2010.
     that you are considering                           The University of Northampton has been               An internationally renowned geologist, Nick is
     joining us.                                        awarded Gold in the Government’s Teaching            known for his expertise in magmatic systems
                                                        Excellence Framework (TEF), placing us in an elite   and volcanology – you may have previously
     Here at Northampton, our mission is to             group of only 42 higher education institutions in    seen him on television, on programmes such as
     transform lives and inspire change. We aim         the UK to have been given the highest possible       The Volcano That Stopped Europe (Channel 4) or
     to ensure your time at university is fulfilling,   rating. By studying at Northampton, you will be      Top Ten Natural Disasters (National Geographic).
     satisfying and enjoyable. We have exciting,        choosing one of the best teaching universities       He has also contributed to numerous news
     industry-relevant courses, excellent and           in the UK.                                           programmes, including Sky and the BBC.
     passionate lecturers, and know that looking for    We make your learning meaningful, combining
     ways to make a positive difference will change     traditional classroom teaching with online
     the future.                                        learning and group work. This combination
     We have a unique commitment to social              of learning is much closer to the ‘real world’
     innovation; this means our staff and our           of work beyond graduation. Our industry
     students work hard to have a positive effect on    partnerships and dedication to employability
     the world. We believe that everybody has the       will help you secure the graduate role you
     power to make a positive impact on society, but    deserve. In short, we care about your future.
     what really matters to us is making sure our       In this prospectus you will find details of the
     students and graduates have the opportunity to     courses that we offer. You can also read about
     make their mark in the world too. That’s why we    our staff and students and the support we offer
     were the first university in the UK to be named    during your time with us and beyond.
     as a ‘Changemaker Campus.’                         I look forward to welcoming you to the
     We want to break the mould of what Higher          University of Northampton.
     Education can be, and that’s why we’ve decided     Professor Nick Petford
     to build a brand new campus from the ground
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                                                        @nick_petford

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If you study with us in 2018, you will be making
     history. You’ll be one of the very first students to call
     the UK’s newest university campus ‘home.’ Located
     in a prime town centre location on the banks of the
     River Nene, Waterside Campus is a £330m project
     that will take your breath away...

       Opening
       September

       2018                                 An exciting,
                                            town centre
                                            environment
                                            for you to
                                            live and
                                            learn.
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The Waterside Campus
                     will deliver outstanding
                     opportunities in education,
                     underpinned by a culture
                     of entrepreneurship,
                     purposeful research and
                     social enterprise.
                     Professor Nick Petford

                                              Your Waterside Campus                                 minutes’ walk from campus, which will house
                                              A few minutes’ walk from the town centre, the         a brand new nightclub, café bar, art shop
                                              campus is located on the banks of the River Nene      and volunteer training space. It will also be
                                              in Northampton’s Enterprise Zone, where global        the home to the student letting agency and
                                              brands sit alongside a huge number of thriving        student recruitment agency.
                                              small businesses.                                     Where learning meets lifestyle
                                              If you choose to live on campus you’ll be living      At the centre of the Waterside Campus is
                                              in our on-site student village – which includes       the new Learning Hub building – the beating
                                              stunning five-storey flats and four-storey            heart of the new University of Northampton.
                                              townhouses with landscaped courtyards.                It’s a space to read, research, discuss group
                                              On your doorstep is something really unique.          projects or just catch up with friends and enjoy
                                              A Grade II listed railway engine shed on the south    a coffee. Waterside blurs divides by bringing
                                              side of the campus has been converted into            together resources, staff and spaces that would
                                              the home of the Students’ Union and its sports,       traditionally be separate. From the moment you
                                              societies and services. The building is a fusion of   walk through the entrance into the immense,
                                              classic and modern design – as well as a great        light-filled foyer of the Learning Hub for the first
                                              place to relax with friends.                          time, you are going to know this isn’t
                                              Ready for your start date at the University           your standard university.
                                              of Northampton, the Students’ Union will
                                              open a new town centre venue, just a few

                                                         Access updated content about
                                                         Waterside via the UON app

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Where will
     you live?
     On-campus accommodation
     A popular choice for first year                     You will be the first to cross the threshold
                                                         of our beautiful new student village just a few
     international students, the                         yards from the academic buildings where you
     University of Northampton’s                         will be learning. You might choose to live in one
     Halls of Residence are the                          of the five-storey flats, or perhaps you prefer
                                                         to stay in one of the four-storey townhouses
     perfect environment to make                         with landscaped courtyards. Whatever you
     new friends and develop your                        choose they are fully furnished, and your utilities
                                                         are included in your rent so no surprise costs
     independence while you study.                       (although you will have to pay for a TV licence
                                                         if you bring a television). Your room will have
     It’s never easy to leave home for the first time,
                                                         network and WiFi access, providing links to the
     so you need to know that when you arrive at
                                                         University computer network so you can study
     university you won’t need to worry about where
                                                         wherever and however you choose.
     you will be living. The Halls of Residence at
     the Waterside Campus have been specifically         While most students will love the convenience
     designed with you and your fellow students          of living at the Waterside Campus during
     in mind.                                            their first year, we also have a range of rooms
                                                         available to suit all budgets in our halls of
                                                         residence based off-campus.

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Town centre and
                          private accommodation.
                          Town centre accommodation
                          St John’s Halls of Residence is located in the heart
                          of Northampton and forms a key part of the town
                          centre regeneration plan. Offering 437 single en-suite
                          bedrooms, seven twin studios and five single studios,
                          the accommodation is close to shops, restaurants and
                          supermarkets, with the Waterside Campus just a short
                          walk away.
                          For more details of our halls of residence, contact our
                          accommodation team at
                          accommodation@northampton.ac.uk
                          or visit
                          northampton.ac.uk/new-students/accommodation

                          Private sector accommodation
                          Many of our students live off-campus in private rented
                          accommodation. Our Student Lets Team regularly
                          update a housing list with details of available properties
                          that meet our high safety standards.
                          For queries relating to private rented housing,
                          please contact the Student Lets team based in
                          the Students’ Union or visit:
                          northamptonunion.com/advice-support/
                          housing-advice/finding-a-house

                                     Access the latest content about
                                     accommodation via the UON app

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About
                town.
                Northamptonshire has
                the perfect combination
                of bustling urban life and
                peaceful countryside.
                The town boasts nationally acclaimed music
                venues and theatres located close to campus,
                and for film lovers there are multiplex
                screenings of the latest blockbusters, or for
                those in search of something a bit different,
                smaller cinemas showing independent films
                from around the world.

                The Rose of the Shires
                Of course you are going to find a wealth of
                restaurants, bars and cafés – your main problem
                is going to be choosing your favourite – but to
                really take advantage of living in the county
                known as ‘The Rose of the Shires’ you should
                explore what the rest of Northamptonshire has
                to offer. Some of the most beautiful countryside
                in England is just a few miles from campus and
                waiting to be explored.

                                           Learn more via
                                           the UON app

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Transforming lives,
     inspiring change.

     Employability and placements                              TEF Gold –
     Throughout your degree, we put extra emphasis             Teaching Excellence Framework 2017
     on the transferable skills that will take you into your   The University of Northampton has been
     chosen career.                                            awarded Gold – the highest possible mark – in the
     We offer outstanding opportunities for you to             Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework
     take part in work placements and volunteering             (TEF). The TEF is a league table where universities,
     opportunities that develop creative thinking,             colleges and private providers are judged on the
     while working towards solutions for social                quality of the education they provide.
     problems. Our distinctive mission combining               The government looked at official data and
     an excellent student experience, employability            what we provide to our students and found the
     and social impact makes the University of                 following to be “outstanding”:
     Northampton unique in higher education with               ■■ Levels of employment or further study
     the power to transform your life and realise                 for our graduates
     your true potential.
                                                               ■■ Assessment and feedback
     Whatever your course of study, our lecturers

                                                                                                                      We offer a
     have strong links with industry and will engage           ■■ A personalised student experience
     you beyond the classroom and into professional            ■■ Academic support
     environments, where you will have the
     opportunity to gain practical experience and
                                                               ■■ Our approach to involving students in
                                                                   research, scholarship and professional practice
                                                                                                                      work placement
     make valuable contacts, developing your future
     opportunities for employment.
                                                                   – particularly research in the community and
                                                                   sector-leading work on social enterprise.
                                                                                                                      opportunity for
                                                               If you study with us you will know that our
                                                               teaching and outcomes for students are officially
                                                                                                                      many of our
                                                               the highest quality found in the UK and we offer
                                                               very high levels of support, putting you first.
                                                                                                                      postgraduate
                                                               The full TEF results and the evidence used
                                                               in the assessment can be found at hefce.ac.uk
                                                                                                                      courses.
16 Transforming lives, inspiring change                                                                                                 Transforming lives, inspiring
                                                                                                                                                              Supporting
                                                                                                                                                                      change
                                                                                                                                                                         you 17
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Supporting
                    you.
                    Whatever you need while you live and learn with us,
                    we will be there to help.
                    Immigration and Visas                                 Student Services
                    All students who are non-EEA nationals and who        The Student Help Desk can answer all of your
                    will study in the UK for longer than six months       everyday questions about life at the University.
                    will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) visa.       If you have a disability or an additional need, we
                    You will also need to supply a Confirmation           have a team that will help you take control of
                    of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter, which         your learning by discussing any adjustments and
                    gives you permission to study in the UK with          support arrangements you may require. Also
                    your university sponsor for the duration of           we have counsellors and mental health advisors
                    your course. Our International Student Support        available to provide confidential support if you
                    Services team are on-hand to guide you through        are experiencing any difficulties or have a mental
                    this process.                                         health condition.

                    Meet and Greet                                        Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
                    To make your journey to Northampton as easy as        For those who wish to take advantage of it,
                    possible, we can meet you at Heathrow Airport         the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy team draws from
                    and bring you to the University by coach. This        a number of faith traditions and works for the
                    service is free on selected dates - further details   benefit of all students regardless of their belief,
                    about how to sign up will be sent with your offer.    sexuality or gender. Drop by at any time to talk,
                                                                          meet with others, pray or simply enjoy some
                    Welcome Week                                          quiet time.
                    Our International Welcome Programme at the
                    start of your course will help you to settle in
                    quickly. Group social activities will give you the
                    chance to meet fellow students and get to know
                    the area, and you’ll also get useful practical
                    advice including opening a bank account, finding
                    a part-time job, getting a National Insurance
                    number and registering with a doctor.

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Fees and
     Scholarships.
     Tuition fees                                          Scholarships
     Tuition fees cover the cost of your                   The University of Northampton
     academic studies. These differ depending              International Scholarship
     on the course type and mode of study, but             This is a merit-based scholarship that provides
     usually include teaching costs, registration and      up to 30% reduction in tuition fees that may be
     examination fees (some courses may have               available to international students. All full-time
     additional examination charges).                      courses taught on campus fall within the scheme
     You may be required to complete an                    and you will be considered for a scholarship on
     English language course or foundation level           the basis of your academic achievement. You
     programme before being able to enrol on a             don’t need to apply for this scholarship separately
     postgraduate programme.                               from your initial application and you will be
     If you are from an EU country, you may be able        informed of the outcome in your offer letter.
     to apply for a Tuition fee loan, to cover the cost
     of your fees (eligibility criteria apply). For more   For details and to check the eligibility criteria in
     information visit gov.uk/postgraduate-loan            full, please visit northampton.ac.uk/scholarships
     For up-to-date details of all fees, please visit
     northampton.ac.uk/fees

     Living costs
     We are proud to offer excellent value for money
     when it comes to your cost of living. Despite
     being only one hour away from London, we are
     able to offer accommodation that is significantly
     cheaper than many other UK locations -
     according to a recent report, our university halls
     of residence are the most affordable in the UK.*
     Guidelines from UK Visa and Immigration state
     that a student living in Northampton should                         Access updated content about
     have at least £1,015 per month** to cover their                     fees and funding via the UON app
     living expenses.

20 Fees and Scholarships                                   *Independent.co.uk, 4 January 2017   **Correct at the time of going to print.   Fees and Scholarships 21
International Commercial Law                                                                                                                                          International Criminal Law and Security                                                                       Toby
     LLM                                                                                                                                                                   LLM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cadman.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Master of
     This course explores the many facets of international                                                                                                                 This course will provide you with an opportunity to explore
     commercial law. It examines how the law applies between                                                                                                               and analyse global relationships between criminal laws and
     international parties when a conflict arises. It further                                                                                                              national security (ICLAS). With the rise in the threat to national
     establishes the challenges of International Corporate Crime
     (ICC) and what measures are in place to tackle it.
                                                                                                                                                                           and global security at unprecedented levels, this is a very
                                                                                                                                                                           interesting time to study International Criminal Law and
                                                                                                                                                                           Security. In particular, you will consider how effectively
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Laws (LLM).
                                                                                                                                                                           human rights standards are protected both from an EU and
     The course equips graduates            wider international community from      If you have successfully completed                                                                                                                                                                   Since graduating from the
                                                                                                                                                                           global perspective and the response to the threat of terror and                                               University of Northampton
     and professionals with the             the perspective of private, corporate   the Legal Practice Course, Bar
                                                                                                                                                                           international crime in different jurisdictions.                                                               in 2009 after studying his
     understanding and skills to address    and intellectual property law. You      Professional Training Course, or you
     issues of economic globalisation.      will also have the opportunity to       are admitted as an advocate in a                                                                                                                                                                     Master of Laws (LLM), Toby
     As a student, you will be able to      investigate an area of particular       jurisdiction approved at the time by                                                   If you are looking to work for          Applicants who do not meet the                                        has gone on to become an
     apply these skills to enhance          interest when you produce your          the Solicitors Regulation Authority                                                    international bodies such as the        standard entry requirements            Entry requirements             internationally recognised law
     your professional and                  dissertation. You will be supported     for Registered Foreign Lawyers (RFL)                                                   United Nations or the International     but have relevant professional                                        specialist in the area of war
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A recognised first or second
     academic development.                  by experienced lecturers who            Status you may be eligible to apply                                                    Criminal Court, then this course        and personal experience and the                                       crimes, extradition and human
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          class bachelor’s degree
                                            use a range of innovative teaching      for the LLM in Legal Practice.                                                         will be the ideal next move to help     potential to achieve the academic                                     rights law. Following on from
     You will benefit from studying at                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (or equivalent) in a related
                                            methods, which will enhance                                                                                                    further develop your career.            standard are also encouraged                                          his success in this field, Toby
     a university with an established                                                                                                                                                                                                                     subject and IELTS 6.5
                                            your studies.                                                                                                                                                          to apply.                                                             set up his own Chambers,
     reputation for the excellence of its                                                                                                                                  Studying the LLM International                                                 (or equivalent).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         “Guernica 37”, which specialises
     teaching and research within Law,      Applicants who do not meet                Entry requirements                                                                   Criminal Law and Security will give     If you have successfully completed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         in international justice.
     with a dedicated team of lecturers     the standard entry requirements                                                                                                you the opportunity to investigate      the Legal Practice Course, Bar
                                                                                      A recognised first or second
     that have substantial commercial       but have relevant professional                                                                                                 an area of particular interest in       Professional Training Course, or you
                                                                                      class bachelor’s degree
     and professional legal backgrounds.    and personal experience and the                                                                                                detail when you produce your            are admitted as an advocate in a
                                                                                      (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5
     The modules offer you a chance to      potential to achieve the academic                                                                                              dissertation. You will be supported     jurisdiction approved at the time by
                                                                                      (or equivalent).
     explore international bodies such as   standard are also encouraged                                                                                                   by experienced lecturers who            the Solicitors Regulation Authority
     the EU, its member states and the      to apply.                                                                                                                      use a range of innovative teaching      for Registered Foreign Lawyers
                                                                                                                                                                           methods to enhance your                 (RFL) Status, you may be eligible to
                                                                                                                                                                           overall studies.                        apply for the LLM in Legal Practice.

       Core modules*                                                 Credits                                                                                                 Core modules*                                                 Credits
       Principles of European Law                                       20                                                                                                   European Crime and Security                                      20
       Private International Law                                        20                                                                                                   International Organised Crime                                    20
       International Corporate Law                                      20                                                                                                   European and International Human Rights                          20
       Intellectual Property Rights Law                                 20                                                                                                   National Security, Terrorism and the Rule of Law                 20
       International Corporate Crime                                    20                                                                                                   Dissertation                                                     60
       Dissertation                                                     60                                                                                                   Diversity, Migration and the Law                                 20
                                                                                       *Modules correct at time of printing but may be subject to change for 2018 entry.

22 LLM courses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 LLM courses 23
MBA

    The MBA will teach you the theory of effective management                       placements are highly competitive       Additional accreditation
    practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and                and there is no guarantee of a
    competence to assist you when you venture into your chosen                      placement offer being made by an
                                                                                    employer. A placement should last       Chartered Management
    industry. You will learn to think laterally, challenge convention
                                                                                    for between six and 12 months,          Institute (CMI)
    and offer informed solutions to business issues. You will gain
                                                                                    must be appropriate to the level of     membership grade
    valuable skills that will set you apart from colleagues, allowing               study and paid.
    you to progress to your full career potential.                                                                          The CMI is the leading management
                                                                                    During a work placement you will        organisation in the UK with a
                                                                                    attend two full day workshops           developing reputation across
     The MBA is an opportunity               skills in analysing business           held at the University and will         the world. Membership of the
     for creating and building your          and organisational problems            undertake a research project based      CMI provides you with significant
     networks. You will study alongside      are enhanced, as well as your          on the organisation in which you        benefits in networking, access to
     ambitious graduates and will have       recognition of potential business      are working.                            information and research.
     the opportunity to engage with          opportunities.                         Students who are unsuccessful in        You will receive a CMI Level 7
     business professionals from a                                                  securing a placement within the first   Diploma and affiliate membership
     range of organisations, industries      Work placement opportunities
                                                                                    nine months of their programme          (included as part of your course
     and countries exchanging their          An optional work placement is          will automatically be transferred       fees) throughout your studies and
     experiences and best practice.          available on the MBA programme         to our business research project        this will continue to be valid for 12
     The MBA method of teaching              for full time, on-campus students.     module to gain the required credits     months after you have graduated.
     is participative, allowing you to       You will be supported in finding and   to complete the MBA. This will be
     consider issues in an organisation      securing a placement opportunity,      taught in three full day intensive      PRINCE2® Foundation and
     or total business context. Your         however it must be noted that          workshops and supported with            Practitioner Award
                                                                                    one-to-one supervision. You will        PRINCE2® (Projects in Controlled
                                                                                    have approximately three months         Environments) is the internationally
                                                                                    to work on your project and will        recognised project management
       Core modules                                                  Credits        complete your MBA programme             programme. Online learning
       Critical Issues in Business                                      10          within 12 months.                       materials are provided as part
                                                                                                                            of your course fees. Additional
       Management and Organisational Behaviour                          20                                                  PRINCE2 assessment must be
       Strategic Marketing                                              20                                                  successfully completed in addition
                                                                                      Entry requirements                    to your MBA study.
       Managing Operations and the Supply Chain                         20
                                                                                      A recognised first or second
       Competitive Strategy and Innovation                              20            class bachelor’s degree
       Financial Decision Making                                        20            (or equivalent) in any subject
                                                                                      area and IELTS 6.5
       International Business Negotiation                               20
                                                                                      (or equivalent).
       The Entrepreneurship Project                                     20
       Organisational Culture and Work Environments                     30

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Education                                                      Education                                                               Education                                                                 Education
                                                                    MA                                                                      (Early Years) MA                                                          (English Language Teaching)                                      MA

     We have a long standing                                        Teachers, education professionals and recent graduates can take         With a thriving community              Our MA Education Early Years       English is a global language used     Applying the insights of linguistic
                                     Entry requirements             this opportunity to enhance their practice by reflecting on their own   of practice, the Early Years           Pathway offers opportunities       daily in business, education          research into how English is
     reputation for high quality
                                                                    personal and professional experiences and developing further skills,    department has a well-earned           for graduates who work in early    and the media by many people          learned and used in a wide variety
     teaching and research and we    A recognised first or second
                                                                    knowledge and understanding of aspects of specific interest.            national reputation. Our tutors        years to extend their knowledge,   for whom it is a second rather        of situations, the programme with
     are dedicated to transforming   class bachelor’s degree (or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            its practical focus will help you
                                     equivalent) and IELTS 6.5                                                                              have all taught in schools and are     understanding and skills in        than a ‘native’ language. This
     the lives of children and                                                                                                                                                                                                                              become a resourceful, reflective
                                     (or equivalent). For some                                                                              experts in their own disciplines       ways that are ‘inspiring and eye   course, based in the Faculty of
     young people in the UK and                                                                                                             within the Early Years field.          opening: it will change the way    Education and Humanities, has         and confident professional in the
                                     modules you will be required     Core modules                                             Credits
     around the world.                                                                                                                                                             you think’ (MA Education Early     been designed to provide you          field of English language teaching.
                                     to have qualified teacher
                                     status (QTS). You will be        Research Methods                                            30                                               Years Pathway student).            with the knowledge and skills         This course forms a pathway
                                     interviewed (via Skype,                                                                                                                                                          to be an effective teacher of         within the MA Education.
                                                                      Educational Leaderships                                     30
                                     when appropriate) prior to                                                                                                                                                       the language.                         To be awarded the qualification
                                                                      School and Classroom Cultures                               30                                                                                                                        MA Education (English Language
                                     acceptance on the course.                                                                                Core modules                                                Credits
                                                                      Dissertation                                                60                                                                                                                        Teaching) you will need to
                                                                                                                                              Supporting Parents and Developing Communities                  30                                             successfully complete four
                                                                      International Perspectives on Education                     30
                                                                                                                                              Contemporary and International Issues in the Early Years       30                                             30 credit modules plus a 60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            credit dissertation. You should
                                                                                                                                              Young Children’s Literature, Media and Culture                 30                                             take at least three of the
                                                                                                                                              Dissertation                                                   60                                             following modules:
                                                                                                                                              Research Methods                                               30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Core modules                                                Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Understanding Language in Use: Approaches to                   30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the Analysis of Discourse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        English Language Teaching in Practice                          30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Classroom Language Assessment and Test Construction            30
                                                                                                                                                Inspiring and                                                           Approaches to Language Learning – Theory and Method            30

                                                                                                                                            eye opening:                                                                Dissertation                                                   60

                                                                                                                                            it will change
                                                                                                                                            the way you
                                                                                                                                            think.
                                                                                                                                            MA Education Early Years
                                                                                                                                            Pathway Student

XX MA
26 MAcourses
      courses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MA courses 27
Education Management and Leadership
                MA

                This course allows managers and leaders from a variety of
                educational settings to explore the nature of leadership and
                management in schools, government offices and NGO’s.
                You will be given structured advice about your assignments
                and practical help with organising your work, undertaking
                research and managing your reading. You will also have the
                opportunity to work in groups with other students on the
                course and with the support of experienced researchers.

                You will be taught about such         You will also study an aspect of
                aspects of leadership and             leadership in greater depth
                management as:                        through your research thesis.
                ■■ Distributed leadership and
                   communities of practice
                ■■ School evaluation and                    Entry requirements
                   school improvement                       A recognised first or second
                ■■ Leadership in an                         class bachelor’s degree
                   international context                    (or equivalent) in any
                                                            subject area and IELTS 6.5
                ■■ Coaching and mentoring.
                                                            (or equivalent).

                  Core modules                                                   Credits
                  Perspectives on Leadership and Management                         30
                  Research Methods                                                  30
                  Developing and Supporting Others                                  30
                  International Perspectives on Education                           30
                  Dissertation                                                      60
                  Educational Leaderships                                           30

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English Contemporary Literature                                        Fine Art
     MA                                                                     MA

    This exciting course examines the role of contemporary                  The MA in Fine Art enables you to evaluate and develop
    literature in a number of different contexts. You will have             your creative practice to the highest standards. It develops
    the chance to explore a diverse range of texts, across varied           theoretical awareness, critical thinking and independent
    modules, from Modernists such as Samuel Beckett, emerging               arts practice to a professional level.
    fields such as Trauma Fiction and even popular narrative
    mediums including film and comic book.                                  The course facilitates critical debate   During the first trimester you           also opt to take either the project-
                                                                            between artists working within           will also undertake the 20 credit        based ‘Independent Study’ or the
                                            *Three modules from this list   and across media areas including         studio-based module ‘Fine Art            20 credit module ‘Creative Practice
       Entry requirements                   will be selected each year by   painting, photography, digital           Practice’ in which you will begin to     and Enterprise.’
                                            the programme team.             imaging, printmaking, sculpture,         critically re-appraise and position      The final stage of the MA Fine Art
       A recognised first or second
                                                                            installation and site-specific art.      your creative practice. If you are       course will include either producing
       class bachelor’s degree
                                                                            Alongside your studio-based              studying full-time, you will also take   and exhibiting a body of creative
       (or equivalent) in any subject
                                                                            enquiry, you will undertake related      ‘Interfacings’, a 20 credit module       work or completing a 15-18,000
       area and IELTS 6.5
                                                                            research into the broader context        that considers a set of theoretical      word dissertation.
       (or equivalent).
                                                                            of contemporary art practices and        debates, issues and contexts that
                                                                            theoretical debates.                     are pertinent to an interdisciplinary
                                                                            When you start this course,              approach to artistic practice.
                                                                                                                                                                Entry requirements
                                                                            you will begin with the module           Your second trimester will include
                                                                                                                                                                A recognised first or second
                                                                            ‘Extended Fine Art Practice and          ‘Fine Art Practice and Context’,
       Core modules                                            Credits                                                                                          class bachelor’s degree in
                                                                            Research Methodologies’ to give          which culminates in a public
                                                                                                                                                                Fine Art (or equivalent) and
       Critical Theory and Methodologies                         30         you a grounding in different             developmental exhibition of your
                                                                                                                                                                IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).
                                                                            research-based methods in                work. While you are studying this
       Dissertation                                              60
                                                                            Fine Art.                                module, full-time students can

       Modules may include:*                                   Credits
       Pulp Visions                                              30
       Literary Modernism in the Postmodern World                30
       Contemporary British Gothic                               30           Core modules                                                    Credits
       Gender, Sexuality and Writing the Body                    30           Fine Art Practice and Documentation                                 20
       Brave New Worlds                                          30           Interfacings: Fine Art and Postmodern Practice                      20
       Trauma Fiction                                            30           Fine Art Practice and Context                                       40
       Twenty-First Century Storytelling                         30           Independent Study in the Arts                                       20
       Literary Transmediations                                  30           Research Project/Dissertation                                       60
       Shakespeare our Contemporary                              30           Extended Fine Art Practice and Research Methodologies               20

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History                                                                                                       Human Resource Management
     MA                                                                                                            MA

     This postgraduate course is designed for students who wish to                                                 In today’s global, fast-moving business environment it is                     CIPD Membership
     develop their knowledge and understanding of history across                                                   often people that determine organisational success. Human                     This programme is accredited        Entry requirements
     a range of periods, regions and theoretical perspectives.                                                     Resources Management (HRM) is a strategic, business-                          by the Chartered Institute of       A recognised first or second
                                                                                                                   focused approach to managing people. HR specialists help                      Personnel and Development           class bachelor’s degree
     The MA in History provides you          particular topics in depth, you     You will acquire methodological   organisations achieve success by providing knowledge,                         (CIPD) and has been specifically    (or equivalent) in human
     with opportunities to study the         are encouraged to think not only    skills for historical research,   expertise and insight into a wide range of HRM activities from                designed to meet the needs of HR    resource management,
     subject at an advanced level. It        about the diversity of the past,    particularly the selection,       talent resourcing and selection, performance management,                      professionals wishing to further    business, commerce,
                                                                                                                                                                                                 their career and progress into      management or related
     allows you to undertake detailed        but also how history itself is      evaluation and interpretation     learning and development, change management and
     study of a range of periods             constructed. You will develop the   of primary sources.                                                                                             senior roles.                       disciplines and IELTS 6.5
                                                                                                                   employee engagement. HR is an exciting, rewarding and                                                             (or equivalent).
     and processes – from Britain’s          skills necessary to understand,                                       challenging career that can take you anywhere in the world.                   The CIPD is the professional body
     experience of warfare to the            critique, utilise and communicate                                                                                                                   for HR and people development
     material culture of the English         concepts and theories used within     Entry requirements                                                                                            which aims to champion better
     country house. By studying              the discipline of History.                                            On this programme you will            taught programme you will attend a      work and better working lives.
                                                                                   A recognised first or second    develop an understanding of HRM       two day off-site residential focusing   As an HRM student you will
                                                                                   class bachelor’s degree in      within a range of organisational      specifically on skills development      enrol as a CIPD student member
                                                                                   History or equivalent) and      contexts, and you will be             activities. Attendance at the           and remain in membership
       Core modules                                                    Credits     IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).      equipped with the analytical and      residential is a course requirement     throughout the duration of the
                                                                                                                   diagnostic skills required of HR      and the cost is included in the         programme. On completion
       Dissertation                                                      60                                        professionals. At the end of the      course fees.                            of the programme, you will be
       History Research Methods                                          30                                                                                                                      able to upgrade your status
                                                                                                                                                                                                 to a chartered member of the
       Elective modules                                                Credits                                                                                                                   CIPD. Subscription fee is payable
                                                                                                                     Core modules                                                Credits
                                                                                                                                                                                                 directly to CIPD and is excluded
       Men at Arms: Masculinity and War in Britain, 1756-1918            30                                                                                                                      from the course fee.
                                                                                                                     Human Resource Management in Context                           20
       Consumption and the Country House, 1660-1830                      30
                                                                                                                     Investigating a Business Issue                                 20
       Exploring English Society, 1500-1750                              30
                                                                                                                     Resourcing and Talent Management                               20
       Medicine and Healing Through the Ages                             30
                                                                                                                     Performance Management                                         20
       Violence and Law in English Society                               30
                                                                                                                     Leading, Managing and Developing People                        20
       Britain and the First World War                                   30
                                                                                                                     Learning and Talent Development                                10
       From Privilege to Pressure: English Landed Society, 1850-1950     30
                                                                                                                     Employment Relations                                           10
       Breeding Supermen: Eugenics in Britain, America and Germany       30
                                                                                                                     Dissertation and Research Methods                              60
       Narrating the Nation: Rethinking Modern British History           30
       Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Britain from 1945                     30
       to the Present Day
       Memories of War                                                   30

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International Hotel Management                                                                                    International Relations
     MA                                                                                                                MA

     This course considers international hotel management                                                              In today’s society the emergence of transnational economies,
     at both operational and strategic levels and places                                                               increased global communications, and the movement of                             Core modules                                              Credits
     a strong emphasis on developing the management skills                                                             people, cultures and ideas are reshaping the notions of                          International Relations Theory: Great Debates,              20
     and knowledge required to run a hotel. You will be encouraged                                                     citizenship and community. With this the increase in sectarian                   New Directions
     to develop innovative solutions to real world problems and                                                        violence and new fundamentalisms are challenging security
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Major Organisations in the International Order              20
     appreciate the need for delivering service excellence and                                                         on an individual to international level. With this in mind, there
     exceeding customer expectations.                                                                                  has never been a more interesting time or a greater need for                     Methodology and Research Design in Politics                 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                        and International Relations
                                                                                                                       the study of International Relations. The subject gives you a
     Through an academic partnership          team will create a challenging                                           thorough and sensitive knowledge of interests, ethnicities and                   Dissertation                                                60
     with our onsite hotel facility, taught   environment in which you can          Entry requirements                 cultures allowing you to understand the global condition.
     modules will ensure that you receive     analyse operational and strategic                                                                                                                         Designated modules                                        Credits
                                                                                    A recognised first or second
     expert tuition in key areas of hotel     solutions to the running of the       class bachelor’s degree            International Relations is a vital and   International Relations develops        The International Relations of the Pacific Rim              10
     management and that you are fully        business. These learning partners     (or equivalent) in events,         dynamic subject that offers you an       your critical awareness, conceptual
     prepared for future employment.          will help you understand the nature                                                                                                                       The Politics of Latin American Development                  10
                                                                                    hospitality management,            interdisciplinary exploration            understanding, research methods
     Input from representatives of the        and challenges of a real world        marketing, business, travel and    of human interaction. Although           and the way that you apply your         European Integration                                        10
     international hotel industry and         business environment, preparing       tourism and entrepreneurship       the programme is set within a            knowledge. It will provide you with     America After 9/11                                          10
     opportunities to shadow members          you to be an industry professional.   and IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).     strong political and sociological        an appropriate set of intellectual
     of the onsite hotel operations                                                 Your application will also be      framework, it is enhanced through        skills to enable you to come to more    The People’s Republic of China: Foreign Policy Dilemmas     10
                                                                                    considered if you possess a        the support of Law, History, and         informed and effective conclusions      The International Politics of the Post-Soviet Space         10
                                                                                    significant portfolio of work at   American Studies.                        in an ‘ever-changing’ global context.   The Political Economy of East African Development           10
       Core modules                                                   Credits       an appropriate level or relevant   Studying International Relations
                                                                                    professional qualifications.                                                                                        The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa                          10
                                                                                                                       provides you with an opportunity
       International Hotel Management                                    20
                                                                                                                       to engage with and adapt to the            Entry requirements                    Politics of International Communications                    10
       Strategic Destination Management                                  20                                            changing international, national                                                 The Politics of Aid                                         10
                                                                                                                                                                  A recognised first or second
       International Sustainable Tourism                                 20                                            and regional realities post 9/11.          class bachelor’s degree               Comparative Transnational Criminology                       20
                                                                                                                       The security implications of the           (or equivalent) in any
       Service and Excellence and Innovation                             20                                                                                                                             European and International Human Rights                     20
                                                                                                                       events of 9/11, and the impact of          subject area and IELTS 6.5
       Managing Across Cultures                                          20                                            global developments on everyday            (or equivalent).                      National Security, Terrorism and The Rule of Law            20
       Strategic Marketing                                               20                                            lives, are present in the public mind
                                                                                                                       as never before. Current topical                                                 Political Economies of International Development            20
       Dissertation and Research Methods                                 60                                            issues are explored through this
                                                                                                                       course including:
                                                                                                                       ■■ Nuclear proliferation
                                                                                                                       ■■ International crime and terrorism
                                                                                                                       ■■ Israel and Palestine
                                                                                                                       ■■ Western intervention
                                                                                                                          and civil war in Iraq.

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International Tourism
    Development MA
     This course is designed to provide you with a substantial
     theoretical and practical understanding of the role and                       Core modules                                                Credits
     contribution of the tourism industry in the context of                        Political Economies of International Development                20
     international development. You will gain the skills required
                                                                                   International Sustainable Tourism                               20
     to manage sustainable tourism businesses, alongside the
     specialisms of strategic destination management and                           Strategic Destination Management                                20
     marketing. You will explore tourism’s relationship with the                   Risk, Crisis and Post-conflict Management in Tourism            20
     socio-economic and political contexts within international                    Strategic Events Management                                     20
     development, tourism disasters affecting tourist destinations,
                                                                                   Managing Across Cultures                                        20
     and the role of tourism in the development of countries
     that have experienced conflict. Our International Tourism                     Dissertation and Research Methods                               20
                                                                                   (Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel and Events Management)
     Development course places particular emphasis upon the
     micro-economic contribution of enterprise projects in
     supporting development and sustainability, in line with
     the University’s Changemaker ethos.

     The course encourages you to            In addition, the course provides    The course draws upon a variety
     analyse and evaluate key issues         you with an insight into the        of case studies and projects,           Entry requirements
     within the tourism industry.            political economies surrounding     allowing you to explore the global      A recognised first or second
     You will investigate the relationship   development and the contribution    scope of tourism, the policies and      class bachelor’s degree
     between sustainable development         that tourism makes to a             strategies associated with successful   (or equivalent) in any subject
     principles and the management           destination’s risk mitigation and   management, the role the industry       area and IELTS 6.5
     of destinations to achieve              social renewal after disasters      plays in international development,     (or equivalent).
     long-term viability as well as          and post-conflict scenarios.        and the stakeholders involved in
     the role of event tourism in                                                its development. The course will
     destination development as a                                                also prepare you for the practical,
     catalyst for physical, economic                                             project-based, and customer-
     and socio-cultural regeneration.                                            focused characteristics of the
                                                                                 tourism industry.

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Social Innovation
    MA

     This course offers a distinctive, innovative qualification that
     builds skills and competence within the social enterprise
     sector, alongside developing investable and marketable
     socially enterprising solutions which address unmet social
     needs in original and innovative ways.

     In today’s increasingly                The MA Social Innovation
     interdependent and rapidly             comprises of four compulsory     Entry requirements
     changing world, understanding          modules, specific to this        We are looking for perceptive,
     the transformations of the 21st        programme, and five designated   entrepreneurial and creative
     century that are characterised by      modules, of which you must       candidates who are self-
     uneven development, accelerated        successfully complete three.     motivated, passionate
     globalisation, economic uncertainty,                                    and enthusiastic about Social
     entrenched and complex social                                           Innovation. Applicants should
     problems requires an academic                                           hold a recognised first or
     approach that is interdisciplinary                                      second class bachelor’s degree
     and focused on both innovation and                                      (or equivalent) in any subject
     commercialisation.                                                      area and IELTS 6.5
                                                                             (or equivalent).

       Core modules
       Personal Development for Change and Innovation
       Policy and Impact of Social Innovation
       Social Innovation in Practice
       Work Based Synthesis

       Elective modules
       Marketing Social Innovation
       Bold Procurement and Commissioning
       Accounting and Finance in Social Innovation
       Leading Social Innovation
       Work-based Project (Negotiated)

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Special Educational Needs                                      Special Educational Needs                                                          Special Educational Needs
                                                                               and Inclusion MA                                                                   (Autism Pathway) MA
                We have a long standing                                        This course is designed                   The MA in Special Educational            This course will help you to            This course will give you in-depth
                reputation for high quality    Entry requirements:             to help you develop                       Needs and Inclusion is made up           develop your knowledge and              knowledge and understanding
                teaching and research          A recognised first or second    your knowledge and                        of modules which help you to             skills in the field of Special          of various aspects related to
                and we are dedicated to        class bachelor’s degree         understanding of issues                   critically reflect on debates relating   Educational Needs and                   autism. Our modules will help you
                                               (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5                                             to inclusive practice in a variety of                                            to understand autism from the
                transforming the lives of                                      relating to Special                                                                Inclusion, specialising in the
                                               (or equivalent).                                                          settings and contexts. You will be                                               perspective of the individual and
                children and young people in                                   Educational Needs and                     able to choose from a selection of
                                                                                                                                                                  autism spectrum, including              the family, focusing on theories
                the UK and around the world.                                   Inclusion at a greater depth.             optional modules so you can study        Asperger syndrome.                      that explore the strengths and
                                                                               If you are a practitioner working         what interests you most.                 This specialist pathway is ideal        needs of individuals. In order to
                                                                               with children, young people and                                                    for professionals working in early      help you evaluate best practice,
                                                                               adults in any one of a range of                                                    years, primary or secondary             including your own, we will take
                                                                               contexts, this may be particularly                                                 schools, further and higher             you through a thorough analysis
                                                                               useful. Some of the modules                                                        education, voluntary sector,            of evidence-based approaches.
                                                                               we offer do require that you are                                                   advisory roles, and residential         Overall, we aim to help you to
                                                                               working in a practical setting.                                                    settings. You can also study this       reduce the barriers that individuals
                                                                                                                                                                  course if you have a personal           with autism face in education and
                                                                                                                                                                  interest, subject to entry              wider society.
                                                                                 Elective modules                                                 Credits         requirements.

                                                                                 Promoting Inclusive Practice                                        30
                                                                                 Understanding Dyslexia: Identification                              30             Core modules                                                  Credits
                                                                                 Curriculum and Teaching
                                                                                                                                                                    Understanding Challenging Behaviour in People with Autism        30
                                                                                 Perspectives on Social, Emotional and                               30             and/or Learning Disabilities
                                                                                 Behavioural Difficulties
                                                                                                                                                                    Evaluating Approaches for Individuals on the                     30
                                                                                 Key Concepts in Inclusion and Diversity                             30             Autism Spectrum
                                                                                 Speech, Language and Communication Needs                            30
                                                                                                                                                                    Elective modules                                              Credits
                                                                                                                                                                    Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorders                        30
                                                                                                                                                                    Speech, Language and Communication Needs                         30
                                                                                                                                                                    Key Concepts in Inclusion and Diversity                          30
                                                                                                                                                                    Understanding Dyslexia: Identification,                          30
                                                                                                                                                                    Curriculum and Teaching

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Accounting and Finance                                                                                          Advanced Professional Practice
     MSc                                                                                                             (Occupational Therapy) MSc
     Accounting and finance are essential areas of expertise for                                                     This Occupational Therapy pathway is part of our MSc                  If you are a qualified occupational
     those seeking high-level careers in these professions, as                     Entry requirements                Advanced Professional Practice course, which allows you               therapist and want to take your       Entry requirements
                                                                                   Applicants should have a                                                                                professional knowledge and skills
     well as commerce and academia. This course will give you an                                                     to develop and enhance your professional practice.                                                          A recognised first or second
                                                                                   recognised first or second                                                                              to an advanced level of practice
     understanding of the context and allow you to examine how                                                                                                                             to enhance your career prospects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 class bachelor’s degree (or
                                                                                   class bachelor’s degree                                                                                                                       equivalent) in occupational
     financial decisions are made within business, as well as the                                                                                                                          and extend your perspective on
                                                                                   (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5                                                                                                                 therapy. If you have relevant
     repercussions on broader society of corporate and                                                                 Core modules                                             Credits    professional practice, then this
                                                                                   (or equivalent). Your previous                                                                                                                professional and educational
     financial decisions.                                                          study should be in finance,                                                                             course is for you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 experience this will also be
                                                                                   banking, accounting or a            Advanced Skills                                            20       The University of Northampton         taken into consideration.
     We expect that you will start         is designed to enhance your             related discipline. If you hold     Research Methods: Philosophy and Study Design              20       boasts one of the longest             If English is not your first
     this course with a good deal of       intellectual and transferable skills,   professional qualifications         Rehabilitation and Recovery                                20       established Occupational              language you will need to
     technical accounting knowledge,       including presentation, research,       you will also be considered                                                                             Therapy Schools in the UK             demonstrate that you meet
     having either studied accounting      analysis and appraisal. This course     for entry onto this course.         Implementing Innovative Change in Practice                 20       and has a very highly regarded        the minimum English language
     at undergraduate or professional      addresses many of the current                                               Professional Project                                       60       professional reputation. The          requirement of IELTS 6.5
     level. You will be provided with      accounting issues present                                                                                                                       course will be delivered by our       (or equivalent).
     theoretical background and            in business and how they relate                                             Elective modules                                         Credits    teaching staff and a range of
     applied knowledge at Master’s         to wider social, technical and                                                                                                                  external speakers, bringing their
     level that allows you to build upon   economic challenges.                                                        Valuing Professional Experience                          20/40/60   own experience and current
     your existing skills. The course                                                                                  The Stroke Journey                                         20       research to your learning. Our
                                                                                                                                                                                           staff have extensive experience
                                                                                                                       Leading People in Health and Social Care Organisations     20
                                                                                                                                                                                           of international teaching and
                                                                                                                       Medical Law                                                20       learning and offer a structured
       Core modules                                                 Credits                                            Living with Cancer and Beyond Cancer                       20       international induction including
                                                                                                                                                                                           diagnostic assessment, online
       Corporate Reporting                                             20                                              Physical Healthcare of Older Adults                        20
                                                                                                                                                                                           and face-to-face learning support.
       Global Financial Strategy                                       20                                              Working with Older Adults: Mental Wellbeing                20       This course will encourage you
       Financial and Business Strategy                                 20                                              Advanced Dementia Care                                     20       to develop a critical, research
                                                                                                                                                                                           and evaluative approach to the
       Strategic Audit                                                 20                                              Enabling Others in Mentoring, Practice                     20
                                                                                                                                                                                           knowledge which underpins
       Investment Analyst                                              20                                              Teaching and Assessment
                                                                                                                                                                                           present-day professional practice
       Social Responsibility and Governance                            20                                              Assessing and Managing Risk in Child Protection            20       and evidence-based decisions.
                                                                                                                       Working with Complex Parenting Behaviour                   20       Current issues within occupational
       Dissertation and Research Methods                               60
                                                                                                                                                                                           therapy practice will be explored
                                                                                                                       Planning and Supporting Permanence                         20
                                                                                                                                                                                           critically and in relation to
                                                                                                                                                                                           occupational science.

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Advanced Professional Practice                                                   Child and Adolescent Mental
     MSc                                                                              Health Services MSc
     Drawing on contemporary teaching and innovative research,
     our Advanced Professional Practice MSc will enable you to                        This multidisciplinary course aims to promote an advanced                   Your research skills will also
                                                                                      level of knowledge and understanding in the area of child and               be developed through a taught
     develop your professional practice in a highly personalised
                                                                                      adolescent mental health. Our Child and Adolescent Mental                   module and dissertation. Modules
     way. This innovative and flexible course allows you to build                                                                                                 are taught by practitioners and
     a programme of study that is tailored to your needs.                             Health Services (CAMHS) MSc is designed for practitioners
                                                                                                                                                                  academics from psychology, social
                                                                                      from health, social or voluntary services who work in some
                                                                                                                                                                  work, nursing, psychiatric nursing,
                                                                                      capacity with children and young people with mental health                  law and psychiatry and as such
     This course is comprised of                 The course presents a highly
     modules which make up the                   flexible programme of study
                                                                                      problems at first or second tiers of service provision.                     engages with a diverse range
     whole Masters Degree, but you               that allows you to tailor                                                                                        of perspectives.
     have the choice to opt to gain a            your course to meet your             This course is suitable if you are    adolescents and will consider         If you choose to complete the full
     Postgraduate Diploma or complete            personal and professional            a psychology graduate, or have        the implications of theory and        MSc you will need to complete an
     the full MSc course.                        development objectives.              studied other cognate disciplines,    research work with children and       individual research project and
     Our MSc Professional Practice is            The MSc Advanced Professional        social and behavioural sciences,      young people.                         submit a thesis.
     based around three key areas:               Practice consists of a number        education and related fields.         This course is taught by a
                                                 of pathways:                         Some voluntary or professional        multidisciplinary team, to ensure
     ■■ Recognising and valuing your
                                                                                      experience of work with children
        personal professional experience         ■■ Advanced Occupational Therapy *                                         that you engage with a diverse          Entry requirements:
                                                                                      and adolescents is desirable, but     range of perspectives. Child
        and allowing this to contribute to       ■■ Advanced Podiatry       *                                                                                       A recognised first or second
                                                                                      not essential.                        and adolescent mental health is
        your academic achievements                                                                                                                                  class bachelor’s degree
                                                 ■■ Autonomous Healthcare Practice*   Through studying this course you      understood in its developmental
     ■■ Addressing the priority needs                                                                                                                               (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5
                                                 ■■ Care of the Older Person*         will develop your understanding       and social context and you will get
        of the working environment                                                                                                                                  (or equivalent). A Disclosure
                                                                                      of child development and mental       to explore both theoretical and
        through a contemporary range             ■■ Childcare Practice .*                                                                                           and Barring Service (DBS)
                                                                                      health difficulties in children and   practice related issues.
        of practice modules                                                                                                                                         check is mandatory for entry
                                                                                                                                                                    onto this course.
     ■■ Focusing on the application
        of learning within the workplace,
        applying theory to best
        healthcare practice.                                                            Core modules                                                Credits
                                                                                        Understanding Mental Health in Children and                    30
                                                                                        Young People
       Entry requirements:
                                                                                        Core Skills for Working with Children and Young People         30
       A recognised first or second
       class bachelor’s degree                                                          Working with Schools and Communities                           30
       (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5                                                    Therapeutic Interventions with Children,                       30
       (or equivalent).                                                                 Young People and Families
                                                                                        Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods                  10
                                                                                        Dissertation and Research Methods                              50

     *Specialist pathway available as stand-alone Postgraduate Certificate.

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Computing                                                           Computing                                                                                 Computing (Computer
                                                                                     MSc                                                                                       Networks Engineering)                       MSc

                 Our postgraduate Computing courses allow you to study               There are two ways to study this course - the general                                     With a primarily technological focus, this pathway also
                 computing at a greater depth, develop your research                 pathway, giving you a broad computing qualification, or a                                 provides an awareness of the business context and
                 and analytical skills and complete an individual thesis             specialist pathway to focus on a defined area of computing                                encourages development of interpersonal skills which can
                 investigating an area you are particularly interested in.           and meet your career aspirations. Whichever option you                                    make a vital contribution to problem-solving in business.
                                                                                     take, you will study six modules and complete a dissertation.

                                                    Entry requirements                                                                                                            Core modules                                     Credits
                                                    Applicants should have a           Core modules                                                          Credits              Computer Networks                                  20
                                                    recognised first or second                                                                                                    Mobile Device Software Development                 20
                                                    class bachelor’s degree            Databases                                                                 20
                                                    (or equivalent) and IELTS 6.5      Dissertation                                                              60               Visual Object Software                             20
                                                    (or equivalent). We expect         Modern Computer Architecture                                              20               Group Industry Project                             60
                                                    that you will have a working
                                                    knowledge of computers and         Visual Object Software                                                    20
                                                    networks and it is essential
                                                    that you have practical hands-     Elective modules*                                                     Credits
                                                    on experience of at least one      Computer Networks                                                         20
                                                    programming language.
                                                                                       Distributed Systems                                                       20
                                                                                       Formal Methods for Software Construction                                  20
                                                                                       Immersive Technologies                                                    20
                                                                                       Intelligent Systems                                                       20
                                                                                       Internet Programming                                                      20
                                                                                       Internet Security                                                         20
                                                                                       Java Programming                                                          20
                                                                                       Media Techniques                                                          20
                                                                                       Mobile Device Software Development                                        20
                                                                                       Modelling for Enterprise                                                  20
                                                                                       Software Engineering                                                      20
                                                                                       Specification Analysis and Design                                         20

                                                                                     *Some of the elective modules are only offered according to staff availability and student interest.

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Computing (Internet                                               Computing
                 Technology and Security)                           MSc            (Software Engineering)                          MSc

                 Today an entire industry has emerged that offers                  This pathway will provide you with an advanced understanding
                 computer and internet security products and services and          and the skills needed to develop high quality software. You            Work placement opportunities*
                 consequently this has led to a demand for people with             will be exposed to all aspects of the software engineering             An optional work placement is available on our
                 relevant knowledge and expertise. This course will equip you      lifecycle, including software specification, analysis and design,      postgraduate Computing courses for full-time
                 with the necessary skills to become specialised in a field that   programming, testing and software evaluation.                          on-campus students. You will be supported
                 is highly sought after.                                                                                                                  in finding a placement opportunity, however
                                                                                                                                                          placements are highly competitive and there is
                                                                                                                                                          no guarantee of a placement offer being made
                                                                                     Core modules                                          Credits
                                                                                                                                                          by an employer.
                   Core modules                                        Credits
                                                                                     Databases                                                20
                   Databases                                              20         Dissertation                                             60
                   Dissertation                                           60         Modern Computer Architecture                             20
                   Internet Programming                                   20         Software Engineering                                     20
                   Internet Security                                      20         Visual Object Software                                   20
                   Modern Computer Architecture                           20
                                                                                     Elective modules                                      Credits
                   Visual Object Software                                 20
                                                                                     Computer Networks                                        20
                   Elective modules                                    Credits
                                                                                     Distributed Systems                                      20
                   Computer Networks                                      20         Immersive Technologies                                   20
                   Distributed Systems                                    20         Intelligent Systems                                      20
                   Formal Methods for Software Construction               20         Internet Programming                                     20
                   Immersive Technologies                                 20         Internet Security                                        20
                   Intelligent Systems                                    20         Media Techniques                                         20
                   Media Techniques                                       20         Mobile Device Software Development                       20
                   Mobile Device Software Development                     20         Modelling for Serious Games                              20
                   Modelling for Serious Games                            20         Specification Analysis and Design                        20
                   Software Engineering                                   20         Formal Methods for Software Construction                 20
                   Specification Analysis and Design                      20         Programming                                              20
                   Programming                                            20
                                                                                                                                                       *Subject to validation.

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