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POSTGRADUATE
GUIDE
2019/20
POSTGRADUATE GUIDE 2019/20 bcu.ac.uk/postgraduate
WELCOME
I’D LIKE TO GIVE YOU A WARM WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY. I AM
IMMENSELY PROUD TO BE THE CHANCELLOR OF THIS VIBRANT AND DIVERSE INSTITUTION.
!
Our University offers the sort of education I’d have loved I look forward to working with you, helping you
when I was younger – right in the heart of the thriving become part of Birmingham City University’s next
city of Birmingham, with fantastic facilities that blew generation of talent.
me away when I first visited. The teaching staff are
incredibly passionate about their subjects and give
our talented students the chance to go on and achieve
their ambitions.
My advice is to come and see for yourself what’s happening
at the University and across the city. I did, and that’s why I Sir Lenny Henry,
was thrilled to accept this amazing role. Chancellor, Birmingham City University
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FIND YOUR WHY STUDY
FUTURE HERE WITH US? 1
WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY HERE ARE 10 REASONS TO POSTGRADUATE
EMPLOYMENT RATES
AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN
TRANSFORMING YOUR FUTURE PROSPECTS CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM CITY Our commitment to developing our
students with the skills and knowledge
THROUGH POSTGRADUATE STUDY WITH US.
UNIVERSITY. they need means that 96% of our
postgraduates are in employment or
further study within six months.
(Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17)
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A GLOBAL CITY LEARN FROM THE BEST PRACTICE-BASED
Study with us and you will be located at the Our teaching staff come from and maintain RESEARCH
heart of the dynamic city of Birmingham links with industry, and ten are National Almost 90% of our research was judged
– with all the social and employment Teaching Fellows - the most prestigious to have delivered, outstanding, or, very
possibilities that brings. award for excellence in university teaching considerable, external impact.
and learning. (Research Excellence Framework 2014)
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INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE AMAZING FACILITIES CHOICE FOR ALL
We have invested £260 million in industry- From four TV and six radio studios to a mock With over 120 postgraduate and professional
standard, state-of-the-art facilities hospital ward and City trading room, we are development courses to choose from,
A postgraduate qualification is an By studying here, you will gain the however, is our determination and to ensure you have the best possible committed to providing the best resources there’s choice to think outside the box
opportunity to be introduced to new ideas, knowledge and attributes that today’s focus on providing a state-of-the-art environment for practice-based learning. for our students. and arm yourself with a postgraduate
to gain expertise in your specialist subject employers constantly crave. Through education for our future professionals. qualification that suits your interests
and to give your career a real edge. our close relationships with businesses and ambitions.
and organisations in Birmingham, you’ll Proudly located in the heart of
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Our innovative teaching methods, ground- gain extensive practical experience the exciting and diverse city of
breaking research and collaborations and skills. It’s no surprise that within Birmingham, we are known nationwide
with industry are backed by around
50 of our courses having professional
six months of graduating, 96% of our for being a university that embraces
individuality, ambition and success.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE ENHANCED EARNING FINANCIAL SUPPORT
accreditation – an approach that is
postgraduate students have progressed
into employment or further study*. Throughout your time with us, you’ll have POTENTIAL In 2018, loans of up to £10,609 were
constantly broadening the thinking of We hope to welcome you soon, but if you
access to our full range of student support Someone with a Master’s degree or PhD available to support with fees and living
our staff, students and associates. Since our launch in 1843, the University have any queries about postgraduate
services including career advice, mentoring earns £6,000 more per year, or £240,000 costs for postgraduate students. This
has developed and evolved to meet the study in the meantime, please don’t
and professional development events. over a 40-year working life, than someone amount grows each year in line
modern world’s demands. One factor hesitate to get in touch with us.
with just a degree. with inflation.
that has always remained the same, (Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, Department
*Destination of Leavers from High Education survey 2016/17
for Business, Innovation and Skills)
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SUCCESS STORIES “I CHOSE TO DO A POSTGRADUATE
DEGREE BECAUSE IT WOULD GIVE ME
THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES IN TERMS OF
MY FUTURE CAREER PROGRESSION.”
TO GET AN AUTHENTIC SENSE OF WHAT STUDYING A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
WITH US IS LIKE, MEET A FEW OF OUR SUCCESSFUL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: WIL VINCENT
ALESSANDRO SORRENTINO WIL VINCENT LAVANYA LAKSHMINARAYANAN TAMARA ROGERS
BA (Hons) Media and BSc (Hons) Planning MA Journalism 2017 MA Psychology 2017
Communications 2013 and Development 2012
MA Online MSc Environmental and
Journalism 2016 Spatial Planning 2014
Alessandro is a data journalism specialist whose work Wil made the most of every opportunity at Birmingham Lavanya is one of our international students who has Tamara decided to study a Master’s with us on an
has caught the eye of the BBC, Trinity Mirror and The City University, progressing from undergraduate to just finished studying her Master’s in Journalism at online basis. This gave her the opportunity to work
Guardian. After completing both his undergraduate and postgraduate study and getting involved with university BCU. Whilst studying, she also took up a position in our full-time, whilse still studying within the field that she
postgraduate degrees with us, he’s now about to start his life through our student employment scheme. He then International Office as a Marketing Assistant. With all of was interested in. We set some time aside and asked
PhD in Data Journalism here at Birmingham City University. secured a role as a Student Success Adviser, helping that under her belt, we took some time to ask her how she Tamara for some top tips for studying online.
others to make the most of their time here, and is now benefitted from being an International Student at BCU:
“My career as a journalist started almost a decade ago, continuing his involvement at the University by studying “I’d been thinking about returning to study for a while. I
when I was the lead for my school’s BBC Schools News a PhD and taking up the role of Assistant Lecturer with “I didn’t feel like my undergraduate degree gave me a did an undergraduate Philosophy degree back in 2003
Report project. In my five years of leading that project, Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. satisfactory level of exposure to the industry. I felt there so was a bit nervous about it at first; however, I’d always
we created several original programs with the help of were still questions in my mind I needed answering, skills been interested in Psychology, and felt like doing the
the BBC and it was my first taste of journalism. “I chose to do a postgraduate degree because it would I needed to learn and mistakes I needed to make in a Master’s qualification would not only be interesting, but
give me the best opportunities in terms of my future safe space before settling into the industry permanently. would also potentially broaden my career prospects.
“When working with the BBC, I reported on a story which career progression, and it was required in terms of The Master’s was an automatic step at that point.
involved looking at the number of revenge porn cases that my professional body for chartered membership. “Studying online can feel a little isolated at times – you have
have been reported to UK police forces since the law came “Because I chose to study abroad, I picked up more to be disciplined to make sure you’re getting enough work
into force last April. My story was then published on the BBC “For me, postgraduate study is different in that it’s more skills than I originally intended to, I have become a lot done, and you don’t have the encouragement of seeing your
News homepage and it received over 500,000 hits during the advanced thinking – I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s more more confident in myself. At first, understanding and fellow students at seminars or lectures every week. However
first week, and was picked up a couple of weeks later by The difficult, it’s more that the way you have to approach it adapting to the currency took some time. Accents were we have regular online group tutorials/chats so we can speak
Guardian who featured the story (with their own twist) on in terms of the expectations and the detail of the work also a little hard to comprehend but nothing prepares to the lecturers, ask questions and share ideas. The staff are
their front page. The story led to the police requisitioning a you’re providing. I would say it’s a step not a jump.” you for the sheer diversity of the accents in Britain.” always really responsive on email as well, so you’re never
defendant due to public outcry. The story was also picked that far away from someone to bounce a question off!”
up by a number of other outlets, both national and local.” Currently Wil is completing a PhD on the phenomena of When asked what tips she would give prospective
‘studentification’, which involves understanding the changes international students, she insisted “Come prepared with When asked what tips she would give prospective
Alessandro is currently working on more data-focused in populations caused by university students moving to an what you want to get out the Master’s programme you have online students, she said: “I think you have to try and
articles with the BBC and wants to continue with this in the area, particularly the growth in student accommodation chosen to study. Also, check out the businesses and start- be organised – plan out your time as much as you
future. But for now, he’s getting stuck into writing his PhD and the impact on sustainable communities. Wil is now ups in the area that are related to your industry, many of can, and plan to give yourself a bit of a break every
and hopes he can inspire future Journalism students. really proud that he gets to give back to the university and them offer internships which is great for your resume.” now and then so you don’t burn out. Just enjoy it!”
inspire the next generation of planners within CEBE.
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OUR RESEARCH
RESEARCH IS A CORE COMPONENT OF WHAT WE DO AT
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY. OUR RESEARCHERS ARE
COMMITTED TO DISCOVERING NEW KNOWLEDGE AND
DELIVERING REAL BENEFITS TO CULTURE, INDUSTRY,
SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
Postgraduate research students are Research Areas
members of our wider research community
of academics and research staff, research Our priority areas include:
collaborators and research users, who
Allied Health Professions,
•
work together to create and apply new
• Nursing and Life Sciences
knowledge and understanding.
• Architecture, Built Environment
Studying for a research degree allows you and Planning
to explore your chosen topic in greater • Art and Design
depth, guided by expert supervisors within • Business and Management
a supportive environment. In addition • Criminology and Social Sciences
to analytical and research skills, you • Cyber Security, Computer
will develop transferable professional • Science and Informatics
skills which are highly valued by • Education
employers, such as time management. • English
• Engineering
• Law and International Legal Studies
• Media and Cultural Research
• Music, Drama and Performing Arts
• Psychology.
Our academic staff and research students
conduct innovative research in these areas
that helps to shape and change the world.
To find out more about research
degrees, please visit our website
at www.bcu.ac.uk/research.
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FINANCE
IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF THE FUNDING AVAILABLE TO YOU WHEN YOU
CHOOSE TO DO POSTGRADUATE STUDY, TO ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY
FOR COURSE FEES, STUDY MATERIALS AND LIVING COSTS.
Tuition fees Research funding
Each course web page includes the tuition fees for that The UK government also intends to introduce
course. Some courses involve intensive laboratory, postgraduate doctoral loans of up to £25,000 for
clinical or fieldwork so may have higher fees. students starting a research degree in the UK.
Find out more via www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan.
International students (from outside of the UK/EU) will
be charged fees at the international rate. Part-time Research funding is awarded on a competitive basis,
fees normally do not apply to international students using independent expert peer review. Potential
as your student visa requires you to study full-time. applicants should refer specific questions about
the applications process to the relevant Research
Visit the course pages to find out about tuition Council. Discover more at www.rcuk.ac.uk/funding.
fees and costs at www.bcu.ac.uk/pgcourses.
Professional and Career Development Loan
Funding your postgraduate degree
These are bank loans to help cover your fees and
There are many areas of funding and many different living expenses, and range from £300 to £10,000.
bursaries to apply for, but there is no shortage of Check out www.gov.uk/career-development-loans
competition for them. When it comes to funding, it’s for more information.
important to start early – as soon as you’ve found a place
on a course, funding should be your main priority. Your
starting point should be contacting the University, who
will be able to tell you about any funding available.
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING MAY INCLUDE:
Postgraduate loans
PGCE student funding
The UK government offers loans to eligible students Career Development Loans
starting a taught or research Master’s degree. The Employer support
maximum loan for students who ordinarily live in Disabled Students Allowance
England or Wales was £10,609 in 2018. This amount Trusts and charities
grows with inflation each year. A package of support
is also available to students who live in Scotland or
Northern Ireland, and to eligible students from the EU.
Full details, including eligibility and repayment,
can be found at www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan.
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FLEXIBLE STEAMHOUSE
STUDY OPTIONS FOR THOSE LOOKING TO DO A PHD, STEAMHOUSE IS OUR FANTASTIC NEW
CENTRE THAT AIMS TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) SECTORS.
What is STEAMhouse?
STEAMhouse has been created in partnership with
Eastside Projects and is funded by the European
Regional Development Fund and Arts Council England.
STEAMhouse will drive innovation and research to create
business solutions that fuel long-term economic growth.
How can STEAMhouse help you?
• Our experimental STEAMlabs workshops focus
on product development, collaborative making
and societal challenges led by industry talent.
• Access to fabrication facilities support creative SMEs
and individuals with the development of new products.
• It will host networking events and learning
activities to build a community of projects.
• It will forge new relationships and partnership
Flexible study options Part-time projects with venues, organisations,
artists, festivals and conferences.
Here at Birmingham City University, we understand that sometimes We offer a range of part-time postgraduate, professional and
life gets in the way. That’s why we offer not only full-time study, but short courses across many subject areas. So whether you want to • Opportunities for grants of up to £2,500 are
a host of flexible study options including part-time and online. enhance your career prospects, update your professional skills or available to selected SMEs and sole traders to
Online
simply study for your own enjoyment, we can help you realise your cover materials for early stage prototyping. FIND OUT MORE
potential with a range of courses that can fit around your lifestyle. www.steamhouse.org.uk
• The first phase of STEAMhouse will be a free and open
By offering you a range of online courses, it means that you can study Work-life balance opportunity for businesses to make use of the facilities.
for your postgraduate degree in your own time. You will learn through
tutor-led webinars, online activities and a range of internet resources, Tailored carefully to the needs of part-time or online students,
including e-library learning sources. Emphasis is placed on study options can include evening and day release, yet offer
student-centred guided, self-directed learning, with a progressively exactly the same levels of student support and facilities. Crucially,
increasing independence of approach, thought and process. part-time study allows you to balance your studies with your life.
Flexible study fits in around family and work commitments – and
your employer may even contribute towards your tuition fees.
One in five people are studying on a part-time basis.
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ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA
Our Faculty of Arts, Design and Media includes a specialist music Acting and Voice MA Contemporary Arts China Jewellery and Related Products MA/MSc Video Game Development
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019.
and drama conservatoire, a leading provider of media training, and
MA/PgDip Acting www.bcu.ac.uk/china-ma MA Jewellery and Related Products www.bcu.ac.uk/video-game-dev-ma-msc
Europe’s biggest jewellery school. Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019.
MA Fine Art MSc Video Game Enterprise,
www.bcu.ac.uk/acting-ma Full-time or part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/related-products-ma Production and Design
The faculty is internationally renowned for creative education with a history dating
MA/PgDip Professional Voice Practice www.bcu.ac.uk/fine-art-ma MA Luxury Jewellery Management Full-time. September 2019.
back to 1843. It’s also England’s largest provider of creative courses outside the
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MA Innovation and Leadership in Museum Practice Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/video-game-enterprise-msc
south-east (HESA 2016/17). www.bcu.ac.uk/professional-voice-practice www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery-management-ma
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/innovation-museum Music
Our links with industry include Rolex, Swatch, Saatchi and Saatchi, Goldsmith, the Architecture and Design Media and Multimedia Technology
BBC, The Brits, Axis Design Architects Ltd, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, MMus/PgDip/PgCert Composition
English
SEGA and Rockstar North. PgDip Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3) CIPR Professional Public Relations Certificate Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Part-time. September 2019 or February 2019. MA Creative Writing Part-time. November 2019 or January 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/composition
www.bcu.ac.uk/architecture-part3 Full-time or part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/cipr-adv MMus/PgDip Conducting (Choral)
MArch Architecture (RIBA Part 2) www.bcu.ac.uk/ma-creative-writing Chartered Institute of Public Relations Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MA English Linguistics (Distance Learning) Professional PR Diploma www.bcu.ac.uk/choral-conducting
www.bcu.ac.uk/architecture-march Continuous dates from January 2020. Part-time. October 2019. MMus/PgDip Conducting (Orchestral)
MA/PgDip/PgCert Conservation of the Distance Learning. www.bcu.ac.uk/cipr-dip Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Historic Environment www.bcu.ac.uk/english-linguistics-ma MA/PgCert Data Journalism www.bcu.ac.uk/orchestral-conducting
Part-time. September 2019. Full-time (MA) or part-time (PgCert). MMus/PgCert/PgDip Experimental Performance
www.bcu.ac.uk/conservation-ma-pgdip Fashion and Textiles September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
MA Design and Visualisation www.bcu.ac.uk/data-journalism www.bcu.ac.uk/experimental-performance
MA Cosmetics Branding and Promotion
Full-time. September 2019. MA Event, Festival and Exhibition Management MMus/PgDip/PgCert Instrumental Performance
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/design-visualisation Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/cosmetics
MA Design Management www.bcu.ac.uk/event-exhibition-management www.bcu.ac.uk/instrumental-performance
MA Fashion Design
Full-time, part-time or work based learning. MA Feature Film Development MMus/PgCert/PgDip Jazz
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-des-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/design-management www.bcu.ac.uk/feature-film-development www.bcu.ac.uk/jazz-mmus-pgdip
MA Fashion Management
MA Interior Architecture and Design MA Film Distribution and Marketing MMus/PgCert/PgDip Music Technology
Full-time. September 2019.
Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-management-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/interior-design-ma www.bcu.ac.uk/film-distribution-ma www.bcu.ac.uk/music-tech-mmus
MA Fashion Promotion
MA Landscape Architecture MA/MSc Future Media MA Musicology
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-promotion-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/landscape-arch-ma www.bcu.ac.uk/future-media www.bcu.ac.uk/musicology
MA Fashion Styling
MA Product and Furniture Design MA Global Media Management Mmus/PgDip Orchestral Performance
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-styling-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/product-ma www.bcu.ac.uk/global-media www.bcu.ac.uk/orchestral-performance
MA Garment Technology
MA Media and Cultural Studies MMus/PgDip/PgCert Vocal Performance
Art Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/garment-tech-ma Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/media-cultural-studies-ma www.bcu.ac.uk/vocal-performance
MA Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices MA Luxury Brand Management
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MA Media Production AdvPgDip Professional Performance
Full-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/art-ma Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/luxury-brand-mgmt-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/media-production www.bcu.ac.uk/prof-performance
MA Arts and Education Practices MA Textile and Surface Design
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MA Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/art-education Full-time. September 2019. Visual Communication
www.bcu.ac.uk/textile-surface-design-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/multiplatform-journalism
MA Arts and Project Management MA Visual Communication
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MA Public Relations
Full-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/art-project-mgmt Full-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/viscom-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/public-relations
The Shell, Parkside Building
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BUSINESS, LAW
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Birmingham City School of Law has been at the forefront of Accountancy and Finance MSc Management and Marketing Social Sciences
Full-time. September 2019.
Sciences is a globally aligned faculty, drawing innovative law teaching for more than 40 years, specialising
ACCA www.bcu.ac.uk/management-marketing-msc MA Criminology
on theories and practice from around the world in social justice and access to justice, with leading
Full-time or part-time. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
MBA Master of Business Administration
to inform our learning environment. academics who are experts in human rights and the death August 2019 or January 2020. Distance Learning. Online. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/criminology-ma
penalty, as well as civil and social issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/acca-course www.bcu.ac.uk/online-mba MSc Forensic Psychology
Birmingham City Business School is a professionally
MSc Accounting and Finance MSc/PgDip Multi-Unit Leadership and Strategy Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
oriented, international business school focused on At Birmingham City School of Social Sciences, our mission Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/forensic-psychology
Part-time. September 2019.
connecting you with every aspect of the world of business is to make sense of the world. Our students and academics www.bcu.ac.uk/accounting-finance-msc www.bcu.ac.uk/multi-unit-pgdip MSc Health Psychology
and innovation. While we have a unique relationship with the work together across the disciplines of Criminology, MSc Accounting and Finance (Master’s stage) Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
MSc Organisational Risk Management
extraordinary city we’re rooted in, renowned for its industry Psychology and Sociology to develop insights into society. Full-time. September 2019. Distance Learning. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/health-psychology
and commerce, our courses are designed to meet the needs www.bcu.ac.uk/accountancy-finance-msc www.bcu.ac.uk/risk-management-msc MSc Psychology
of businesses across the globe. MSc Accounting and Financial Management Distance Learning. September 2019.
Full-time. September 2019. Law www.bcu.ac.uk/psychology-msc
www.bcu.ac.uk/accounting-financial-mgmt MA Security Studies
LLM International Business Law
MSc Finance and Investment Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/security-ma
www.bcu.ac.uk/international-business-llm
www.bcu.ac.uk/finance-investment-msc
LLM International Human Rights
Business and Management Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
www.bcu.ac.uk/human-rights-llm
MBA Executive Master LLM International Law
of Business Administration Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
Part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/international-law-llm
www.bcu.ac.uk/exec-mba
(LPC) Legal Practice Course
MSc Insurance and Risk Management Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Distance Learning. Online. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/legal-practice-llm
www.bcu.ac.uk/insurance-msc
LLM Legal Practice
MSc Internal Audit Management and Consultancy Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Full-time, part-time or distance learning. www.bcu.ac.uk/legal-practice-llm
October 2019.
LLM/PGDL/CPE LLM Professional Law
www.bcu.ac.uk/internal-audit-msc
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
MBA International MBA www.bcu.ac.uk/professional-law-llm
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
PGDL/CPE Postgraduate Diploma in Law
www.bcu.ac.uk/international-mba
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
MA/PgDip International Human Resource www.bcu.ac.uk/diploma-law
Management/Development
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/imba
MSc Management and Entrepreneurship
Full-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/entrepreneurship-msc
MSc Management and Finance.
Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
www.bcu.ac.uk/management-finance-msc
MSc Management and International Business
Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
www.bcu.ac.uk/international-business-msc
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COMPUTING, ENGINEERING
AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the technologies, all located in a spectacular environment Built Environment Computing Engineering
Built Environment comprises two schools with provided by the Millennium Point building.
MSc Building Surveying MSc Advanced Computer Science MSc Automotive Engineering
a shared vision to create a powerful centre with Facilities Management Full-time or part-time. Full-time or part-time.
Our courses are designed to develop highly employable
of technological excellence and innovation, Full-time or part-time. September 2019 or January 2020. September 2019 or January 2020.
graduates and we have worked closely with our strong
and to equip you with the skills you need to September 2019 or January 2020. www.bcu.ac.uk/computer-science-msc www.bcu.ac.uk/auto-engineering
employer network to ensure our courses meet their
succeed in the workplace and contribute to www.bcu.ac.uk/surveying MSc Big Data Analytics MSc International Logistics and Supply
demands and expectations. We work with some of the
the wider society. MSc Construction Project Management Full time or part time. September 2019. Chain Management
world’s foremost employers, including the BBC, Microsoft, Full-time or part-time. www.bcu.ac.uk/big-data-msc Distance learning. September 2019 or January 2020.
We have excellent resources including state-of-the-art Cisco, Jaguar Land Rover and Wilmott Dixon. September 2019 or January 2020. MSc Cyber Security www.bcu.ac.uk/supply-chain-msc
www.bcu.ac.uk/construction-pm Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MSc International Project Management
laboratories and engineering workshops, world-class film
and television studios, and the latest computing and digital MSc Environmental Surveying www.bcu.ac.uk/cyber-security-msc Distance Learning
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MSc Data Networks and Security Online. September 2019 or January 2020.
www.bcu.ac.uk/environmental Full-time or part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/int-project-management-msc
MA Planning Built Environments www.bcu.ac.uk/data-security-msc MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MSc Enterprise Systems Management Full-time or part-time.
www.bcu.ac.uk/planning-ma Full-time or part-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
MSc Quantity Surveying September 2019 or January 2020. www.bcu.ac.uk/supply-chain-msc
Full-time or part-time. www.bcu.ac.uk/enterprise-systems-msc MSc Mechanical Engineering
September 2019 or January 2020. Full-time or part-time.
www.bcu.ac.uk/quantity-surveying-msc Digital Technology September 2019 or January 2020.
MSc Real Estate Management www.bcu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering
MSc Broadcast Engineering
Full-time or part-time. September 2019. MSc Project Management
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/real-estate-msc Full-time or part-time.
www.bcu.ac.uk/broadcast-eng
September 2019 or January 2020.
www.bcu.ac.uk/project-management-msc
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HEALTH, EDUCATION
AND LIFE SCIENCES
The Faculty of Health, Education and The School of Health Sciences was established in 2014 Education and Teacher Training PGCE Secondary Design and Technology: MSc (pre-registration) Speech and Language
Food, Textiles and Product Design Therapy
Life Sciences has a long and established to accommodate our growing portfolio of Biomedical
MA Education Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019
history of delivering training for the Science and Sport courses. The school aspires to be one
Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-dt TBC
education and healthcare professions. The of the largest and most diverse providers of public health www.bcu.ac.uk/education-pg-ma PGCE Secondary Drama MSc Diabetes Care
quality of our training is reflected in our education in the country.
MA Education (Childhood Studies) Full-time. September 2019. Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
enviable employability rates with 97.5% of Full-time or part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-drama www.bcu.ac.uk/pg-diabetes
Through our history of working with overseas ministries,
postgraduates in the School of Education www.bcu.ac.uk/education-childhood-studies-ma PGCE Secondary English MSc Dietetics (pre-registration)
academic institutions and professional bodies, we’ve
and Social Work and 100% of postgraduates MA Education (Early Years Leadership) Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. January 2019.
supported transformation in local healthcare and education
from the School of Nursing and Midwifery Full-time or part-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-english www.bcu.ac.uk/dietetics-msc
practices. We are currently engaged in collaborative www.bcu.ac.uk/early-years-leadership-ma
in work or further study within six months PGCE Secondary Geography MBA Healthcare Management
research and delivery in a variety of areas including student MA Education (International Education) Full-time. September 2019. Distance Learning.
of graduation*
progression, and mobility of staff and students. Full-time or part-time. www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-geography May 2019, September 2019, January 2020. May 2020.
September 2019 or February 2020. PGCE Secondary Mathematics www.bcu.ac.uk/mba-online-health
*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 www.bcu.ac.uk/international-education Full-time. September 2019. Module / MSc / PgCert / PgDip Medical Ultrasound
MA Education (Special Needs Education) www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-maths Part-time. September 2019.
Full-time. September 2019. PGCE Secondary Music www.bcu.ac.uk/medical-ultrasound-msc
www.bcu.ac.uk/special-needs-ma Full-time. September 2019. PgDip Mental Health - Postgraduate Diploma
PgDip/MTL/MEL Master’s in Teaching and www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-music Approved Mental Health Practitioner
Learning/Educational Leadership PGCE Secondary Religious Education Full-time. September 2019 or January 2020.
Part-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/mental-health-pgdip
www.bcu.ac.uk/masters-in-teaching-and-learning www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-re MSc (pre-registration) Physiotherapy
PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE Secondary Science: Biology Full-time. January 2019.
Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/physio-msc
www.bcu.ac.uk/pcet www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-biology Module / MSc / PgDip / PgCert Professional Practice
PGCE Primary and Early Years Education PGCE Secondary Science: Chemistry Short Course. September 2019 or February 2020.
Full-time. September 2019. Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/nursing-professional-practice
www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-primary www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-chemistry MSc / PgCert / PgDip Public Health
PGCE Primary Education with Specialism in PGCE Secondary Science: Physics Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Mathematics with QTS Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/public-health-msc
Full-time. September 2019. www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-physics Module / MSc / PgCert / PgDip Radiography
www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-primary-maths Part-time. January 2019.
PGCE Primary Education with Health www.bcu.ac.uk/radiography
Specialism in SEN with QTS Module / MSc / PgCert/PgDip Safeguarding
Full-time. September 2019. MSc/PgCert/PgDip Advanced Clinical Practice
Part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-primary-sen Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/safeguarding-msc
www.bcu.ac.uk/adv-clinical-practice
PGCE Secondary Art and Design MSc Social Work
Full-time. September 2019. PgDip Community Health Nursing
Full-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-art-and-design Specialist Practitioner
www.bcu.ac.uk/social-work-msc
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
PGCE Secondary Computer Science and IT PgDip Specialist Community Public
www.bcu.ac.uk/community-health-nursing-spp
Full-time. September 2019. Health Nurse (HV/SN)
www.bcu.ac.uk/pgce-computer-science ADVProfDip/Gradcert Clinical Hypnosis and
Full-time or part-time. September 2019.
Related Techniques
www.bcu.ac.uk/specialist-community-pg
Part-time. September 2019.
www.bcu.ac.uk/hypnosis
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