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Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor The University of St Mark & St John is a small university with a big reputation for providing an outstanding student experience leading to high levels of employment. We’re a small, friendly university where everyone works together to help all students achieve their full potential. Our staff know all their students by name, our class sizes are small, class contact hours are high and students are supported to be the very best they can be.
Professor Cara Aitchison
We have pioneered an innovative model of university education that adds value to your degree by integrating a wide range of activities and opportunities to enhance your experience, qualifications and employability. This approach, underpinned by our values and by digital scholarship, global citizenship and employer partnership, enables you to benefit from internships, professional qualifications, international exchanges, research opportunities and more. Founded in 1838, the University’s heritage and expertise is well established in our Faculties of Education & Social Sciences, Sport & Health Sciences and Language & Creative Arts. We offer over 100 different programmes of study designed to meet your expectations and the needs of employers who value our students very highly. Our approach to education means that we are ranked highly in all of the league tables relating to student satisfaction, student experience, teaching and learning and employability. We are equal 6th university in the most recent National Student Survey (NSS), equal 4th in the Times Good University Guide and over 95% of our students gain employment within six months of graduating. I very much look forward to welcoming you to our distinctive University.
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The City of Plymouth
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Our Distinctive University
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Your Journey Starts Here
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Study Options
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Children, Young People and Communities
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Creative Writing and English Literature
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Education and Teacher Training
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Speech, Language and Linguistics
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Armed Forces Courses
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Church University Certificate
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International Education
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Entry Requirements
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Centre for Sporting Excellence
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Marjon Student Union (MSU)
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Computing and Media Services
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The Library
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The City of Plymouth The City We are blessed to be located in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City which is vibrant, cosmopolitan and offers a dazzling natural waterfront with the very best mix of town, coast and country lifestyle choice.
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A few minutes' walk from the city’s modern centre is the historical Hoe seafront and Barbican area, with its Elizabethan buildings and cobbled streets. It is also the home of Plymouth Gin, the National Marine Aquarium (biggest in Europe) and a number of galleries. The regenerated waterfront has been transformed by the creation of retail and leisure outlets, contemporary bars and restaurants as well as safe and friendly all-weather outdoor eating facilities.
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Plymouth is the cultural capital of Devon – with major events including the Annual British Firework Championships, Flavour Fest and a number of theatres, galleries and performing arts providing a cultural experience. Plymouth is perfect for retail therapy and includes an impressive £200m shopping mall which boasts over 70 shops and restaurants.
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The City of Plymouth Entertainment The city’s Theatre Royal attracts some of the top touring shows in the UK, while Plymouth Pavilions is the largest music and entertainment venue in the South West and hosts performances from top national and international music, comedy and dance performers. There are a number of comedy clubs and live music venues as well as a large complex housing a cinema, restaurants, bowling and Plymouth’s largest night club. Mutley Plain and North Hill provide numerous bars, traditional pubs and fast food outlets, a popular choice with students. Plymouth’s gourmet offer encompasses a huge variety of style and cuisine from across the globe. You can sample dishes from some of the UK’s top chefs, including TV chefs Chris and James Tanner, while River Cottage’s Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall and perennial favourite Gary Rhodes have both chosen the city for their newest restaurants. There is a huge range of fashion retailers in the city, from high street brands located at Drake Circus Shopping Centre to the cluster of designer menswear shops minutes away on Mayflower Street. Plymouth is also a regular host to outdoor markets, with a farmer’s market and regular continentalstyle markets. Plymouth has a reputation for hosting a first-class events programme throughout the year. In the last few years the city has been chosen for the America’s Cup World Series and numerous music festivals.
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Adventure
Dartmoor National Park Within a few miles of our campus is Dartmoor National Park, the largest wild area of open country in Southern England. There is an abundance of walking routes to suit all tastes and abilities with 450 miles of public rights of way. You can ramble across the heather covered moorland and discover deep wooded gorges and beautiful reservoirs, or even climb the craggy granite tors. It is yours to explore!
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Our coastal walking ranks as some of the best in the UK, and the South West coast path runs right through the city. The coastline abounds with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, from swimming, canoeing, kayaking and surfing, to sailing, scuba diving, fishing trips, coasteering, wakeboarding and windsurfing.
Plymouth is perfectly positioned for cycling enthusiasts. We are on the crossroads of National Cycle Network routes with the Devon coast-to-coast route running through Plymouth into the Plym Valley and beyond. There are also some spectacular National Trust Properties with parks and gardens all within a few miles of the city centre.
There are several glorious beaches within just ten miles of Plymouth as well as plentiful surfing beaches on the North and South coasts of Cornwall.
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Our Distinctive University Ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction with our teaching quality
We are a leading UK university for delivering high
student satisfaction and teaching quality.
We attract top marks for our outstanding student
experience. In the UK Top 10 for our student satisfaction
Achieved for the 3rd year running
We are a small, friendly and supportive campus-based
university where staff and students know each
other by name and not by number.
We offer an innovative, high-quality university experience, focused on distinctive
specialisms to students who want the very best investment from their learning, where class sizes are intentionally small and academic contact hours are high. We provide our students with in-depth specialist experience transforming their skill-set, employability and career prospects for life. 2nd best university for employability in the South-West of England
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We have a distinguished 175 year history of providing high quality education. We invest in state-of-the-art
facilities to underpin successful delivery for both our students’ studytime and play-time. We lead the way in the UK for offering
world-class sport facilities on campus to all our students, with this
sporting excellence supporting national and international elite athletes and sporting teams alike. We are a university community based on a single campus in a great
location, making it that much easier to meet people, live safely and securely in on-site residential accommodation and enjoy easy access to all university facilities right on the doorstep.
We are blessed to be located in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City which is
vibrant and cosmopolitan and offers a dazzling natural waterfront with the very
best mix of town, coast and country lifestyle choice.
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Your Journey Starts Here Embarking on a university degree is exciting. There are new people to meet, new skills to learn and new challenges to face. In the excitement of a beginning, it sometimes becomes difficult to think about the end, but studying for a degree is the first step on a career ladder that will take you on a journey of self-discovery as well as academic development, so it’s a good idea to start that journey with a sense of your final destination. Whatever direction you want to go in, we work with our students to help them plan their next move. That’s why we have outstanding employability results, ranking us the 2nd best for employability amongst the 11 universities in the South West of England. 93.5% of our students are in employment or have gone on to further study six months after graduating (HESA, 2013).
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Teacher of the Year 2012: Nathan Kemp, former University of St Mark & St John student, now Deputy Head at Leigham Primary School.
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Work-Based Study
The University works closely with a number of local colleges, and has a number of progression routes available to enable you to top-up to a full Honours award from your Foundation degree.
We continue to strive to be innovative in course design and to work extensively with employers and stakeholders to enhance the quality of professional practice and add real value for career aspirations. We have developed a range of programmes that integrate practice (work) based learning with university level study, enabling participants to progress both professionally and academically.
If you have already completed part of a programme somewhere else, and have been awarded some credits for that, we may be able to consider you for direct entry onto one of our existing programmes. If you are interested in this, please contact us for further information. In addition to the undergraduate programmes listed in this prospectus, the University offers a range of further professional development through short courses, Postgraduate study and research programmes. For more information, please visit our website: www.marjon.ac.uk
A substantial part of your course is delivered in your workplace. Workplace learning is an integral part of studying itself and often involves the support of your employer and a work-based supervisor/mentor. This creates a genuine three-way relationship between student, practice setting and University, adding a richness to learning and practice. Visit our website for details about our WorkBased Foundation Degrees.
Returning to Study The University is committed to lifelong learning and widening participation. People return to study for a variety of reasons, from seeking career changes to gaining formal qualifications and supporting practical experience. Most of our programmes are available on a full time and part time basis.
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Acting BA (Hons)
UCAS: W410
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum entry requirement for applicants with A Levels/AS Levels/BTEC is 280 points, though other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. Final selection of applicants will be by audition and interview. Candidates meeting the general points requirement but without formal theatre qualifications are welcome to apply. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview A fusion of university study, drama school discipline and rep company vocational training, this course aims to develop well-rounded actors whose training truly reflects the needs of the industry. You will be working intensively in a small rep company, located in our purpose-built Desmond Tutu Centre, which houses both a 300-seat theatre and rehearsal studio. Alongside taught modules, you will take skills classes in voice and movement and be regularly cast in professionally directed public performances, both in house and toured, under the company name “The Actor’s Wheel”. We have strong working links with the multi-award winning Theatre Royal and TR2 production centre and many other companies.
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3 years full time Year 1 You will be introduced to a wide range of approaches to acting for both stage and film, begin weekly acting skills classes to develop your core skills, craft your own short performances and be cast in a professionally produced and directed show, open to public audiences. Year 2 You will build on your skills and knowledge base acquired during year 1. You will study world and European theatre, and be cast in a professionally directed production for a short international tour. Year 3 In your final year you will specialise in an area of your choosing. You will prepare a professional CV, show and voice reel, and be given opportunities to showcase your work to agents. Your degree will culminate in a professionally directed and produced national tour, launching you into the industry. Career Opportunities This course will prepare you for working in a highly competitive market, with practical experience of alternative approaches to finding/creating work. You will gain a degree, a working CV, a show reel, a voice reel, as well as numerous contacts with industry professionals, providing a strong network from which to launch your career.
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Electronic Music Production BA (Hons)
UCAS: 7C3R
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 320 points at undergraduate level. Please visit dBs website for detailed entry requirement information. In partnership with:
This course is undertaken at dBs in Bristol and Berlin. Overview Explore and develop all of the skills involved in creating, producing and performing quality contemporary electronic music. This course is based in our new multimillion pound facility in Bristol. This electronic music production degree provides students with an opportunity to explore and develop all of the skills involved in creating, producing and performing quality contemporary electronic music. Years 1 to 3 Students will be given a significant insight into a wide variety of techniques and methodologies and encouraged to incorporate them into their own practice or modify and develop their own new methodologies.
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3 years full time Subjects covered include composition, sequencing, synthesis, sound design, audio-editing, mixing and mastering, live sound and performance techniques using a range of traditional DJ and software-based platforms. Upon successful completion of the course students will be on their way to building a career as an electronic music producer or performer. In addition to covering essential composition and production techniques, students will explore new and exciting methods of sound creation and manipulation using software to develop their own performance tools, synthesisers and signal processors. The course will allow students to study the area in greater depth, mastering their craft and looking at new ways of delivering your music, incorporating the latest computerbased performance technologies. Career Opportunities On graduation students will be ready to take on roles in the music industry including producer, DJ producer, composer for film and TV, sound designer.
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Nikki Marks BA (Hons) Live Music Production The equipment here is current, cutting edge and readily available to book out for projects. The lecturers are all extremely knowledgeable within their field. They are also very approachable. With their guidance I find new ways to think outside of the box. I enjoy a challenge and there are aspects of this degree that I have not experienced before. I am approaching problems with a more informed way of thinking and really feel my knowledge is being enriched. I would like to follow a career in events and promotions. I enjoy working with others and although I like to engineer, I feel my experiences help me deal with the technical side of stage management and liaising with musicians. I have been doing some great work with the International Youth Production Network. I have had roles such as Artist Liaison at the O2, which involved working with some well known bands and artists.
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Live Music Production 2 Year Accelerated Course BA (Hons)
UCAS: W310
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Delivered in partnership with:
Overview This two-year programme is delivered in partnership with our industry partners dBs Music and in association with the Production Youth Network. Students will have the opportunity to develop the technical, creative and business skills needed to work in the live music industry including lighting and sound engineering, musical composition and event design and management. The aim of the course is to provide an exciting and innovative programme of study which delivers the latest trends from music industry experts and high-level practical skills with rigorous academic underpinning. This course is not genre specific; students with an interest in events of any musical style will be given the opportunity to develop their practice and theoretical knowledge of live performance.
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2 years full time Year 1 Students will begin with a grounding in the techniques and technologies associated with live music performance as well as being exposed to new emerging business models driving the live music industry. At the end of the first year, students are given the opportunity to extend and consolidate their learning in a live music industry context. Year 2 Taught modules in the second year deal with the psychology of sound, studio techniques and innovations in sound practice as they apply to the live music industry. In the final period of the course students work with an increased degree of independence on large-scale projects. Career Opportunities There is a myriad of career paths associated with the staging of a live performance event, ranging from the technologists who engineer, light and record the event through to those who organise, publicise, manage and exploit its earning potential.
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Live Music Production 1 Year Progression Route BA (Hons)
UCAS: W390
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum entry requirement for applicants is a Foundation degree (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only), in a related subject, plus a dissertation proposal. Other similar qualifications may be considered on an individual basis. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Delivered in partnership with:
Overview This one year progression route is offered to students who have completed a relevant Foundation course or equivalent and aims to provide an exciting and innovative programme of study which delivers the latest trends from music industry experts as well as highlevel practical skills with rigorous academic underpinning.
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1 year full time Year 1 This programme is delivered in partnership with our industrial partners dBs Music and has been endorsed by the Production Youth Network. Students will have access to a professional recording studio, a high spec touring PA rig, lighting and equipment and the opportunity to gain experience in a commercial venue and radio station, allowing students to build on their lighting and sound engineering, music production, event design and management skills gained in their Foundation course. During this year students are given the opportunity to extend and consolidate their learning in a live music industry context with taught modules dealing with the psychology of sound and innovations in sound practice as they apply to the live music industry. Students on this programme will complete a creative dissertation working with an increased degree of independence on largescale projects. Career Opportunities Aside from the obvious creative opportunities offered to performers there is a myriad of other career paths associated with the staging of a live performance event, ranging from the technologists who engineer, light and record the event through to those who organise, publicise, manage and exploit its earning potential.
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Music Production and Sound Engineering BA (Hons)
UCAS: 85F3
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 320 points at undergraduate level. Please visit dBs website for detailed entry requirement information. In partnership with:
This course is undertaken at dBs in Bristol and Berlin. Overview Make the recording studio your home and master every aspect of audio production with the very best equipment and tutors. This course is based at the new multi-million pound dBs facility in Bristol. Achieve a fully accredited BA (Hons) music production degree, whilst developing an advanced skill set in audio engineering and music production techniques.
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3 years full time Years 1 to 3 This Music Production and Sound Engineering degree course will provide students with an advanced set of skills in recording and music production techniques. Students will be given a significant insight into a wide variety of techniques and methodologies and encouraged to incorporate them into their own practice or modify and develop their own new methodologies. This programme will foster a deep understanding of all the elements of working in a studio environment, including listening skills, mixing and remixing, mastering, acoustics, psychoacoustics and much more. Career Opportunities On graduation students will be ready to take on roles in the music industry including producer, studio engineer, composer, sound designer, acoustics engineer.
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Sound for Games and Apps BA (Hons) with Integrated MA Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 320 points at undergraduate level. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. In partnership with:
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Years 1 to 3 – BA (Hons) Students at undergraduate level are immersed in studio production techniques, sound design and audio scoring for games and apps. As they progress, students study surround sound implementation and middleware audio integration and are introduced to procedural audio techniques. Students are also involved in the production of a portfolio of their audio work in preparation for future employment.
This course is undertaken at dBs in Bristol. Overview This is a groundbreaking programme designed for anyone determined to forge a career in sound within the games industry. Now you can obtain a degree and a Masters degree all in four years. This course will give you the skills you need to work in sound design, audio post-production, audio implementation, audio management and beyond. The games and apps industry is growing year on year. With it grows the demand for bigger games and better audio. The aim of this course is to provide state-ofthe-art sound design, implementation skills and techniques at undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. So whether you want to break into sound design for games at ground level, armed with the latest skills in sound middleware implementation, or whether you need to hit the ground running with the ability to direct the sound implementation in a new game design, this course is for you. +44 (0)1752 636890 ď ľ admissions@marjon.ac.uk
Year 4 – MA The integrated masters programme is flexible. Assuming students have obtained a good degree at undergraduate level, the main route through the remainder of the course involves a fourth year of study, at masters level. Here students choose to study, in depth, an area of academic work that they have already experienced at undergraduate level. Modules including non-linear sound, bespoke middleware solutions and strategic developments in audio environments combined with a student-led sound symposium and project to make up the final year of study. Career Opportunities On graduation students will be ready to take on roles in the games industry including sound design, post-production, audio producer, audio implementation, audio director.
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Community Development
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Entry Requirements UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points or a level 3 industry equivalent. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This is a work-based learning course which allows you to combine working/volunteering in a setting which focuses on children and families with study at university. The course will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the work that you already do, as well as to gain new knowledge and perspectives. You will be able to earn as you learn; the work-based element makes up one third of your qualification. After two years of study and work-based learning, you will gain a Foundation degree and will then have the option to take a top up year, leading to an Honours degree, if you wish to do so. Years 1 and 2 The course aims to inspire and challenge you as you develop a greater awareness of the ethical, social and economic factors that affect your work. You’ll gain relevant knowledge and understanding which you will be able to apply in practice. Discussion with fellow students who are working in different sectors of people work will give you insight into other professional roles and viewpoints across a range of settings.
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2 years full time Your course will include subjects such as development through the life course, safeguarding, welfare policy and practice, and professional childcare. Throughout, you’ll be developing the underpinning skills of critical reflection and analysis. You will attend university each fortnight for a full day of teaching. This amounts to around 12 teaching days in the academic year from September through to May. You will also need to study at home, using the internet to access course materials. In addition to the taught part of the course, you will be involved in work-based learning modules throughout the two years; these enable you to make practice links with the ideas explored in taught modules. You will attend work-based learning workshops which take place at university (typically three days per year) and produce written assignments showing how theory gives you insights into practice.
Career Opportunities The Foundation degree will give you a broad base of knowledge and understanding which will help you to further your career in many different areas of work, for example roles which involve supporting families, foster caring, parent support and residential work with children. A range of further courses in higher education will be open to you.
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Children and Young People BA (Hons)
UCAS: L521
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 220 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme explores the arena of children and young people from a broad social science perspective and aims to provide a stimulating journey into understanding contemporary perspectives on children, young people and families. You will be encouraged to explore the social and policy context as well as developing your understanding of your own perspectives in this exciting area. Year 1 This year offers an exploration of different perspectives within a broad social science framework. You will study areas such as social policy, inequalities, development, social theory and communication, and develop your understanding of social structures, processes and change. You will embark on an exploration of your understanding, values and position in relation to the different perspectives.
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3 years full time Year 2 There is a variety of compulsory and optional modules which focus on the relationship between theory, policy and practice and you can develop particular areas of interest including working together collaboratively, working with groups, social environments and education. You also have the opportunity to learn from working in the field. Year 3 During year 3 you will develop an extended piece of research (supervised dissertation) which enables you to explore in depth an area of interest. You also choose modules which really enable you to develop your understanding and position in a variety of specialist areas. Career Opportunities Approximately half of our students continue in further education, including social work, Early Years, teacher training, youth work and higher research degrees. The other half of our students find employment in a relevant field shortly after graduation, in areas such as Early Years, youth work, community projects and educational support.
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Emma Ruskin BA (Hons) Children and Young People I chose the University of St Mark & St John because it is a small campus and everything is located within it, making access easy. It also has a great support network, which is important to me as I am a student who requires extra support. The thing I enjoy about my course is meeting a wide range of people of different ages and abilities. It is very interesting interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. I am also enjoying learning from other people and drawing upon their experiences, helping to broaden my perspective. This course has opened my eyes to issues such as the diversity of families and how much poverty there is, including in this country. Also, the importance of policies has enabled me to develop an informed understanding about society. The lecturers and support staff are excellent and approachable. The sessions are interesting, but full-on. The resources are very detailed and easy to understand, making sessions easy to engage with.
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Community Development BA (Hons)
UCAS: L541
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 220 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Community Development is a value-based area of practice which aims to work with people in their communities in order to bring about greater social justice and sustainability. This programme of study offers the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in preparation for a wide range of roles. The programme is aimed at students who already have some experience as a voluntary or paid worker of working with people in a community-based supportive/empowering role. Students come from a wide range of educational and experiential backgrounds, and will be motivated to work together with people and communities to bring about positive changes in terms of learning and empowerment. Students should be committed to working in anti-discriminatory ways and to inclusive practice. Year 1 This year gives students a grounding in social welfare policy, anti-discriminatory practice and sustainability. Students will explore current social issues and study the theory and practice of communication.
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3 years full time A part time placement offers the opportunity to build on previous work experience and to link theory with practice. Year 2 Students will learn about leadership and working in groups. In addition, students will undertake a 12-week full time placement in a work setting chosen by themselves (in negotiation with their placement tutor). Year 3 Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of specialist modules (e.g. conflict, feminism, crime, sexualities, community and informal education, and community psychology) in order to follow their own areas of interest. Students will also develop an extended piece of research (supervised dissertation) which enables them to explore an area of their choice. Career Opportunities Community Development is crucial to a range of government initiatives which require the involvement of local people in sustainable community development. This includes areas such as housing, supporting "vulnerable" groups, regeneration, environment, health, advice and information, and informal education and co-operative development.
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Community and Society BA (Hons)
UCAS: L542
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 220 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme offers students an opportunity to gain an understanding of contemporary social issues and government responses to them. Students are encouraged to develop their own thinking around these issues, including how as practitioners we can engage with the issues and make a difference to the lives of the children and/or adults we are or will be working with. Year 1 This year offers students a grounding in communication, psycho-social development across the life course, social welfare policy, anti-discriminatory practice and sustainability. Students are encouraged to think about current issues from a range of perspectives, and to develop their own view or position in relation to current dilemmas faced by policy makers and practitioners. A key aim will be to develop students’ awareness of their own perspective and values in relation to the issues explored in the modules.
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3 years full time Year 2 Students will build on their understanding of public policy, examine how inter-professional working takes place, get an introduction into researching social life and look at a range of approaches to leadership and management. Optional areas of study include education, groupwork, older people and society, and communication studies. Year 3 As well as undertaking an extended piece of research into an area of their own choice (dissertation), students will typically choose from modules focusing on health, community and informal education, community psychology, conflict, feminism, anti-racist practice, disability, sexualities, crime and sustainability.
Career Opportunities Community and Society graduates will be well prepared for employment in a variety of areas in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Such jobs aim to improve the lives of adults and children in their local communities, for example through community health or supporting families initiatives, and through crime prevention. Some graduates may choose to continue their studies on Postgraduate/professional routes such as social work.
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Early Childhood Studies 1 Year Progression Route BA (Hons)
UCAS: X121
Entry Requirements Typical minimum entry requirement is a Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies, Early Years (Child Development) or similar. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This course is designed for those working in Early Years settings. You will attend the University for one day a week and complete four 20-credit taught modules and two 20-credit independent enquiry modules (120 credits in total). The course is designed to ensure a sound academic underpinning offering the development of key graduate skills and the ability to link theory, policy and practice. 1 Year Progression Route Constructions of Childhood You will gain a comprehensive understanding of children and childhood within a local and a global context. You will also critically evaluate competing explanations of the ways in which children and childhood are constructed by different subject disciplines with reference to time, place and culture. Leadership and Management in Children’s Services You will develop understanding of the key leadership and management challenges for Early Years workers and explore your own leadership style and preferences.
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1 year full time Perspectives on Play and Learning You will explore key issues in play, develop an understanding of competing perspectives and explanations of the role of play and gain knowledge of the role and importance of play in children’s lives. Policy and Practice in Children’s Services This module enables you to understand the policy context which frames services for children, young people and families and to explore their significance for practice. You will reflectively explore professional values and ethics and how these relate to legislative and policy contexts concerning the rights of the child. Independent Enquiry Modules (Dissertation) The independent enquiry enables you to produce a piece of sustained writing and research into an area of Early Years of your choice. You will conduct this work within an appropriate ethical and research framework and be guided by individual supervision to produce a 10,000-word dissertation. Career Opportunities Students can progress to Early Years Teacher Status/ Initial Teacher Training, which is the new preferred status for those running Early Years settings and children’s and family centres. Students can progress to teaching qualifications either on postgraduate programmes or through direct entry through School Direct. www.marjon.ac.uk
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Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Initial Teacher Training BA (Hons)
UCAS: 2BT5
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points or equivalent. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
3 years full time Overview This programme is for those people who wish to work with young children in early years education and care (birth to five). The programme enables you to gain a honours degree alongside Early Years Teacher Status. The programme explores academic understanding and how this is applied in practice, through substantial placement experience. To achieve Early Years Teacher Status students are required to demonstrate they have met the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) alongside an in depth understanding of the curriculum framework for early years (The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (DfE, 2012). Career Opportunities Early Years Teachers are ideally placed to fulfil the needs of employers for the high quality education and care of babies and young children. Graduates work in Early Years settings and in primary schools (birth to five years old).
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Early Years FdA
UCAS: X900
Entry Requirements UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points or a level 3 industry equivalent. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This is a work-based learning course which allows you to combine working/volunteering in an Early Years setting with study at university. This course will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the work that you already do, as well as to gain new knowledge and perspectives. You will be able to earn as you learn; the work-based element makes up one third of your qualification. After two years of study and work-based learning, you will gain a Foundation degree and will then have the option to take a top up year, leading to an Honours degree in Early Childhood Studies, if you wish to do so. Years 1 and 2 This course aims to inspire and challenge you as you develop a greater awareness of the ethical, social and economic factors that affect your work. You will gain relevant knowledge and understanding which you will be able to apply in practice. Discussion with fellow students who are working in different sectors will give you insight into other professional roles and viewpoints across a range of settings.
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2 years full time Your course will include subjects such as child development, safeguarding, welfare policy and children’s learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Throughout, you will develop underpinning skills of critical reflection and analysis. You will attend university each fortnight for a full day of teaching. This amounts to around 12 days in the academic year from September through to May. You will also need to study at home, using the Internet to access course materials. In addition to the taught part of the course, you will be involved in work-based learning modules throughout the two years; these enable you to make practice links with the ideas explored in taught modules. You will attend work-based learning workshops which take place at university (typically three days per year) and produce written assignments showing how theory gives insights into your practice. Career Opportunities The Foundation degree will give you both general and specialist knowledge and understanding which will help you to further your career in Early Years. After gaining an Honours degree, options could include Early Years Teacher Status or PGCE. A range of further courses in higher education will be open to you.
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Health and Social Care FdA
UCAS: L511
Entry Requirements UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points or a level 3 industry equivalent. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This is a work-based learning course which allows you to combine working/volunteering within a health and social care setting with study at university. The course will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the work that you already do, as well as gain new knowledge and perspectives. You will be able to earn as you learn; the workbased element makes up one third of your qualification. After two years of study and work-based learning, you will gain a Foundation degree and will then have the option to take a top up year, leading to an Honours degree, if you wish to do so. Years 1 and 2 This course aims to inspire and challenge you as you develop a greater awareness of the ethical, social and economic factors that affect your work. You will gain relevant knowledge and understanding which you will be able to apply in practice. Discussion with fellow students who are working in different sectors will give you insight into other professional roles and viewpoints across a range of settings.
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2 years full time Your course will include subjects such as development throughout the life course, safeguarding, welfare policy, and values and practices in health and social care. Throughout, you will develop underpinning skills of critical reflection and analysis. You will attend university each fortnight for a full day of teaching. This amounts to around 12 days in the academic year from September through to May. You will also need to study at home, using the Internet to access course materials. In addition to the taught part of the course, you will be involved in work-based learning modules throughout the two years; these enable you to make practice links with the ideas explored in taught modules. You will attend work-based learning workshops which take place at university (typically three days per year) and produce written assignments showing how theory gives you insights into your practice. Career Opportunities The Foundation degree will give you a broad base of knowledge and understanding which will help you to further your career in many different areas of work, for example mental health, supported housing and care of people with disabilities or the elderly. A range of further courses in higher education will be open to you.
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Health and Social Welfare BA (Hons)
UCAS: L510
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 220 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview The BA (Hons) Health and Social Welfare is a vocationally relevant, multi-disciplinary, academic programme of studies. This programme has been carefully designed to help you develop the critical thinking and complex learning skills which are highly valued by employers. This programme explores how social, cultural and policy changes have shaped and are shaping health and welfare. Drawing upon a range of academic disciplines – sociology, social policy, social psychology, and health studies – the programme has a special focus on the experiences of adults in health and welfare systems. In sum, the programme will provide you with a critical and imaginative understanding of the nature, purpose and context of health and social welfare provision in our globalised world.
3 years full time Year 2 You begin to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills, for example exploring important contemporary issues in health and social welfare. You will also complete a research methods module in preparation for your final year specialist research project. Optional modules include language and communication, interprofessional practice, globalisation, and a work-based learning module which gives you an opportunity to apply theoretical and practical skills in a setting of your choice. In Semester B of year 2 there is the opportunity to study in our partner universities in the USA. Year 3 You design, research and write up a research project (a dissertation) on a topic of personal interest. Through the choice of a range of challenging, specialist optional modules, such as community psychology, you continue deepening and broadening your studies. The emphasis in this year is on self-direction in your learning. Year 3 could constitute a progression pathway from relevant Foundation degrees.
Year 1 You study the psycho-social and political context of health and social welfare provision and are introduced to a range of concepts, policies and practices that will form the foundation for your more specialist studies in years 2 and 3.
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Career Opportunities Prepares graduates to work with adults in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Potential employers include the NHS, local authorities and welfare services.
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Learning Support FdA
UCAS: L590
Entry Requirements UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points or a level 3 industry equivalent. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This is a work-based learning course which allows you to combine working/volunteering in a Learning Support, Inclusive Education or Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting, with study at university. The course will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the work that you already do, as well as to gain new knowledge and perspectives. After two years of study and work-based learning, you will gain a Foundation degree and will then have the option to take a top up year, leading to an Honours degree (for example in Education Studies Primary or SEN), if you wish to do so. Years 1 and 2 The course aims to inspire and challenge you as you develop a greater awareness of the ethical, social and economic factors that affect your work. You will gain relevant knowledge and understanding which you will be able to apply in practice. Discussion with fellow students who are working in different sectors will give insight into other professional roles and viewpoints across a range of settings.
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2 years full time Your course will include subjects such as development throughout the life course, safeguarding, welfare policy and how to support the learning of children with dyslexia or a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. Throughout, you will be developing the underpinning skills of critical reflection and analysis. You will attend university each fortnight for a full day of teaching. This amounts to around 12 teaching days in the academic year from September through to May. You will also need to study at home, using the Internet to access course materials. In addition to the taught part of the course, you will be involved in work-based learning modules throughout the two years; these enable you to make practice links with the ideas explored in taught modules. You will attend work-based learning workshops which take place at university (typically three days per year) and produce written assignments showing how theory gives you insights into practice. Career Opportunities The Foundation degree will give you a broad base of knowledge and understanding which will help you to further your career in many different areas of work, for example as a specialist learning support worker or Special Educational Needs teacher. A range of further courses in higher education will be open to you.
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Adam Stewart FdA Learning Support I have a young family and being able to learn at home as well as at the University and at a work placement has suited me well. I am really enjoying meeting some like-minded people of all ages who just want to better themselves, and I am enjoying using my brain! I have found all of the lecturers and staff very helpful and always willing to guide me if I am unsure of anything. The facilities I have experienced so far are brilliant. I hope to pursue a career in teaching when I graduate. I have already recommended family and friends to visit an open day – so they can see for themselves all that the University has to offer.
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Shannon Peters BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work I am really enjoying my course, especially the placement modules. It is great to be able to visualise your future career through real experiences. This gives me more drive to work harder for what I want. The student support is fantastic, they supply help for all types of individual needs. Contact time with lecturers is good, and if I am struggling to arrange a meeting with a lecturer, I know that I can email them. When I graduate, I hope to become a very successful youth worker who can help change the lives of young people for the better. I want to be an inspiration to young people and hopefully prove to them the positives of youth work, helping youth work to continue to grow.
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Youth and Community Work BA (Hons)
UCAS: L530
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 220 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. JNC by the:
Overview Youth and community work takes place in a range of settings, e.g. in youth projects, in information and advice projects, schools and on the street. This course provides a graduate qualification with JNC professional recognition by the National Youth Agency. Year 1 You will develop knowledge and understanding of youth and community work – its history, purpose and place in supporting young people’s development. You will begin to develop your “professional self” through the completion of a placement which runs throughout the year.
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3 years full time Year 2 Year 2 sees a focus on managing youth work opportunities and understanding the policy context. You will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in managing projects, supervision, developing strategy and implementation of policy. Your second placement runs over a block of 12 weeks, working full time in a different organisation. This placement can be completed anywhere (in a suitable setting) in the UK or overseas. Year 3 You are encouraged to direct your own learning in year 3 through your dissertation and a choice of modules. Your placement will enable you to develop your skills in research and practice, undertaking a participative research project. Career Opportunities Recent graduates have forged careers in a range of settings including: information and advice agencies, youth centres, detached work projects, youth offending teams, school inclusion projects and alternative curriculum projects.
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The University of St Mark & St John offers a range of language related courses (including linguistics) and with these being so important to us, our aspiration is to further evolve this portfolio as well as to develop into modern languages so this provision is subject to change. Please refer to our website for the latest course information and updates on exciting developments.
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Creative Writing BA (Hons)
UCAS: W800
This course can also be combined with BA (Hons) English Literature (W8Q3). Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are also welcome. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview Creative Writing offers lectures, writing workshops and projects in fiction, journalism, life-writing, poetry and stage and screen writing. Members of the teaching staff are all published writers and practitioners in their field and have links with other professionals, writing groups and societies. Students have further opportunities to work with other published writers who are invited as guest lecturers in our Visiting Writer series. Field trips – including a Writers’ Retreat – are also offered. Additionally, the degree provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which transfer readily to a variety of work places. Year 1 Core modules in Creative Writing allow you to explore a wide variety of written forms, conventions and techniques. These modules develop essential skills in creative thinking and crafting.
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3 years full time Further modules allow you to investigate drama, media, poetry and narrative. Skills in academic writing are also taught. Year 2 Second-year modules invite you to focus in greater depth on particular skills and interests. Modules dedicated to the short story and to intertextuality offer you the opportunity to refine your writing skills and generate portfolios of original writing while simultaneously developing awareness of the context in which the writing is situated. Other modules explore Gothic literature, science fiction, contemporary fiction and the inspirational legacy of Shakespeare. Year 3 Specialisation in the third year offers you the opportunity to further refine your writing skills through classes in poetry, romanticism and landscape, advanced prose fiction and writing for the screen. The Creative Writing dissertation, a compulsory component for those taking Creative Writing as a major – or single honours – subject consists of an extended creative writing project in a chosen form and an accompanying critical commentary. Career Opportunities Publishing, public relations, script writing and education are just a few career options graduates follow, while others go on to study Creative Writing at Masters level.
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Anne Ayling BA (Hons) English Literature I have always been interested in literature and wanted the opportunity to learn more about it. I have enjoyed the opportunities to learn about literature, interact with other students and lecturers and learn different ideas and perspectives regarding the works we study. The lecturers are informed and knowledgeable about their areas of expertise. They have been helpful and supportive with queries and the formulation of ideas for assignments. I would definitely recommend the University. It is a small campus with generally helpful and supportive staff.
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English Literature BA (Hons)
UCAS: Q320
This course can also be combined with BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Q3W8). Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are also welcome. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview The course in English Literature will develop your ability to analyse, interpret and debate issues raised by a wide range of literary texts, from the sixteenth century to the present day. It is taught by experienced and expert lecturers, who provide considerable support and guidance within as well as outside class. Year 1 Core introductory modules aim to develop writing and research skills needed for undergraduate study, as well as equipping you with the ability to analyse fiction, poetry and drama. During the year you will have the opportunity to explore and develop more specialised interests in particular periods and styles of literature.
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3 years full time Year 2 In the second year modules focus more specifically upon periods, from the sixteenth century to the present day; there are also modules that focus upon particular genres, such as the Gothic and science fiction. They all offer you the opportunity to undertake more detailed and specialised work on particular authors and texts. Year 3 In the third year, you will really begin to develop the techniques and confidence to undertake study and research independently. You will complete a dissertation under the guidance of a supervising lecturer, as well as studying further specialised modules. Third year modules provide opportunities to complete lengthier, more in-depth pieces of work. Career Opportunities Many of our English Literature graduates go into teaching, both at primary and secondary level. The programme also provides a good preparation for careers in journalism and the media. Otherwise, as a degree subject that is recognised and valued by employers who look for highly developed communication and analytic skills, English equips its graduates well for employment in an extensive range of other careers.
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Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Initial Teacher Training
BA
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Early Childhood Education
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Early Years with QTS
BEd
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Education Studies
BA
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Education Studies and English
BA
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Primary Education with QTS
BEd
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Primary Education
BA
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Secondary Education and Physical Education with QTS
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Special Educational Needs
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Early Childhood Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: X32A
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 260 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme aims to provide a course of learning that develops the skills and competencies relevant to the increasing professional opportunities for employment in professional contexts within the Early Years sector. Specifically, the programme aims to engage students with broad critical perspectives on the nature of education while also significantly focusing on early childhood education. It may be possible to gain Early Years Teacher Status (formerly EYPS) through this programme, though there will be an additional fee for the final assessment. Year 1 Six modules provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary grounding in the academic, critical and practical skills that will underpin and support your learning throughout your degree. Modules will focus on the Origins, Ideas and Values of Education; Psycho-Social Development; Education: Inclusion and Diversity; Language and Literacy Development; and an experiential placement, Learning in an Outdoor Environment.
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3 years full time Year 2 You will study six modules. These will investigate the following areas: Key Thinkers in Education; Learning and Teaching; EYFS: Pedagogy and Play; a further experiential placement Researching Education, Health and Welfare, plus an optional module. Year 3 Of the six modules studied in your third year, you will take two modules for your dissertation and the following modules: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Education; Constructions of Childhood; Perspectives of Play and Learning; as well as a final experiential placement. Career Opportunities This programme will be of particular interest to those students wishing to pursue a career related to early childhood education – whether teaching, educational welfare or other related professions, here or abroad. Students are likely to progress to a Early Years Teacher, PGCE, School Direct or other professionally qualifying programme.
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Early Years with QTS BEd (Hons)
UCAS: X310
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please see page 134 for full details of entry requirements. Overview This three-year programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to be a classroom teacher. The aim of the course is to acquire the knowledge, understanding, teaching skills and professional attitude in order to become an effective teacher of 3 to 8 year olds. A key feature of the programme is the reduction in the traditional university college-based teaching input, with student teachers spending 2–3 days a week in school. You also have a school-based mentor to support you through the course.
3 years full time Year 2 You will deepen your knowledge and understanding of Early Years philosophy and how to provide a high-quality, inclusive and challenging education for young children. There is also a 10-week assessed teaching placement in a nursery. This will give you the opportunity to work as a team member and plan and evaluate appropriate learning opportunities for young children. Year 3 You will undertake a dissertation in which you research an Early Years issue in depth. You will also study the role of the Early Years specialist and an area of special interest. Career Opportunities The course gives you expertise in teaching children from 3 to 8 years old. Graduates work in nursery settings and primary schools.
Year 1 Modules focus on child development, early reading and professional values, as well as knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. You will learn how to plan, organise, manage and teach whole classes, groups and individual children. You will also work alongside Primary student teachers in the University. You are assigned an experienced school-based mentor to support you through the course.
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Education Studies BA (Hons)
UCAS: X300
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 260 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview The Education Studies programme aims to provide an academically challenging course of learning that develops the skills and competencies relevant to the increasing professional opportunities for employment in educational and other professional contexts. Specifically, the programme aims to introduce students to the concepts of individual and social change and development, the nature of knowledge and critical engagement. Year 1 Six modules provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary grounding in the academic, critical and practical skills that will underpin and support your learning throughout your degree. Modules will focus on the Origins, Ideas and Values of Education; Psycho-Social Development; Communication in Context; Change, Social Justice and Sustainability; Social Policy and Social Welfare; and Educational Inclusion and Diversity.
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3 years full time Year 2 You will study six modules in year 2. Core modules link to key educational thinkers and learning and teaching as well as a research module that prepares you for your dissertation in year 3. You will select your additional modules from: Issues in Educational Management; Effective Group Work; The Global and the Local; Inter-Professional Practice; Experiential Placement; Education and Society; Managing Difference: Inclusion and the Primary Classroom; Creative Learning in the Outdoor Environment. Year 3 Of the six modules studied in your third year, you will take two modules for your dissertation and Developing a Personal Philosophy of Education, choices include: Global Education and Sustainability; Feminism; Community and Informal Education; Race, Racism and Anti-Racism; Health, Education and Society; and Children and Youth in Society.
Career Opportunities This programme will be of particular interest to those students wishing to pursue a career related to education – whether teaching, educational welfare or other related professions, here or abroad. Students are likely to progress to a PGCE, School Direct, Early Years Teacher Programme or other professionally qualifying programme.
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Education Studies and English BA (Hons)
UCAS: XQ33
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 260 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Do you want to be a secondary or further education English teacher? This programme is for you! (NB: requires postgraduate teaching qualification.) You study a broad range of Education, Literature and English Language modules, with opportunities to specialise as you progress. Year 1 You take a set of modules to introduce you to the core topics in all the fields: language in the world, ideas, values and diversity in education, introductions to narrative, poetry and drama, descriptive grammar. This gives you the core knowledge you need for successful second and third year study.
3 years full time Year 2 Building on your core knowledge you take modules in English accents and dialects, EFL teaching, nineteenth century literature, education theory and practice and Shakespeare. This builds your knowledge base which you draw on when you are a teacher, as well as providing insight into how education and teaching works in practice. Year 3 Your final year of study means looking at topics in more depth. You study four modules from a selection including eighteenth century novels, creative writing, language testing, the history of English, linguistics and educational perspectives on health and society. You finish by writing a dissertation on a topic of your own choice, which may focus on any aspect of English language, literature or these topics in education. The exact nature of the topic will be agreed with your supervisor, who will also provide continued support through the processes of research and writing. The degree therefore fully equips you to tackle GCSE and A Level topics in your future teaching career. Career Opportunities This programme is designed for people interested in an English teaching career, although Postgraduate study would be necessary to become a qualified teacher.
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Primary Education with QTS BEd (Hons)
UCAS: X120
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please see page 134 for full details of entry requirements. Overview This course is designed to nurture and develop your enthusiasm for teaching children across Key Stages 1 and 2. You will be encouraged to take an active part in developing your knowledge and understanding of what it means to become a teacher. You will come to understand the need for an inclusive learning environment and you will learn how to adapt your teaching to pupils’ strengths to meet the needs of all children. You will be able to choose a specialist subject at the end of the first year. You can choose from any of the curriculum subjects or RE or SEN. An important part of your studies will be your work in school. The University works in close partnership with a large number of schools. Last year 96% of students on this course were satisfied with the course, one of the highest in the country. Year 1 Year 1 is designed to introduce you to the primary curriculum and to begin to develop your skills as a student teacher. Visits to school are arranged for you in the second term and there will be an assessed block school experience in the third term.
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3 years full time Year 2 The second year builds on your knowledge and understanding gained in the first year. You will further your understanding of the many ways in which children learn and continue to develop your subject and curriculum knowledge. You will also examine the importance of an inclusive classroom and Special Educational Needs, and how to manage behaviour effectively for a safe learning environment. You will begin to study your specialist subject to develop your knowledge and understanding. There is an assessed block school experience in the Spring term. Year 3 Year 3 will continue to equip you with the skills you need to become an effective teacher. This will include the completion of your dissertation. Current issues will be addressed to ensure that you are able to take a confident, well informed place in the teaching profession. You will deepen your knowledge and understanding of your specialist subject to enable you to lead your subject in school with confidence. Your final assessed block school experience will take place during the Autumn term. Career Opportunities Graduates gain employment as Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) across the country as well as in Service Children’s Education overseas. 91% of our students found employment in 2013. Education and Teacher Training
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Primary Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: X321
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme aims to provide a challenging course of learning that will be of particular interest to those students wishing to pursue a career related to primary teaching. Successful candidates will be well placed to apply for a PGCE programme or School Direct upon completion of this course to gain the necessary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to work as a classroom teacher. However, you have an opportunity to leave your career options open. During your studies there will be a variety of work placement settings and taught modules that are co-designed with schools. Year 1 Six modules provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary grounding in the academic, critical and practical skills that will underpin and support your learning throughout your degree. Modules will focus on Origins, Ideas and Values of Education; Primary Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy; How Children Learn to Read and Write; Educational Inclusion and Diversity; Psycho-Social Development and an experiential placement.
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3 years full time Year 2 Again, you will study six modules at this level. Core modules include Learning and Teaching; Managing Difference: Inclusion in the Primary Classroom; Key Thinkers in Education; and Researching Education, Health and Welfare. Choices will include: Educational Management, an experiential placement module and Critical Perspectives on Numeracy. Year 3 Of the six modules studied in your third year, you will take two modules for your dissertation and Developing a Personal Philosophy of Education. Choices will include a further placement module. Career Opportunities Students who complete this degree are likely to enter School Direct and PGCE programmes to become qualified teachers (QTS), or may decide to pursue careers in Early Years and progress to Early Years Teacher Status. Other career opportunities include informal education, local authority positions, educational welfare and support roles within a school.
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Jordan Dingle BEd (Hons) Primary Education Prior to making the decision to come to university, I worked as a teaching assistant and football coach in a primary school for a year. This helped me to gain an understanding of what it would be like to work in a primary school and made me sure that teaching was for me. I am enjoying the course, especially the placements which I feel have been a great opportunity to apply what I have learned throughout the course to real-life situations and ultimately begin to develop as a teacher. I lived on campus for the first year and this is something I would recommend to anyone as it made settling into university life easy. Despite not planning to play football at university due to my club commitments, I soon found myself appearing regularly for the university team, which is something I would also recommend as it allowed me to meet other people of similar interests.
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Secondary Education and Physical Education with QTS BEd (Hons)
UCAS: X1XH
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 320 points. Please see page 134 for full details of entry requirements.
3 years full time Students develop their range of teaching and learning strategies. The programme creatively contextualises key areas of subject knowledge within the curriculum. A variety of activities, both traditional and alternative in nature, are utilised to support this development.
(11–16 with enhancement) Overview Students will analyse the role of Physical Education within an inclusive and balanced curriculum. The extensive programme will empower you to deliver Physical Education in both practical and theoretical settings. Core content will require you to embed learning and teaching concepts through a wide range of practical activities, both traditional and alternative in nature. Year 1 The programme is designed to integrate subject knowledge (including sports science), professional attributes and professional teaching skills. The programme is challenging and intensive while being immensely enjoyable. We build a strong culture of support within the group and work on the ethos of collaborative learning. Year 2 Year 2 progressively tackles a student’s ability to put theory into practice, and to effectively plan, deliver, evaluate and reflect upon learning and teaching episodes.
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Year 3 Year 3 forms a professional year in which the majority of time is spent in Partnership Schools. Students build upon the first two years looking at the state of current play and future directions of the profession. Students will experience schoolbased placements in a range of educational settings. They will also be involved in the design of a personalised programme to ensure their training needs are addressed. Career Opportunities We have excellent links with our Partnership Schools across the South West, London and British Forces schools in Europe, and you will find many past university students teaching across the country. The quality of our students is well recognised locally and nationally, and a very high proportion of graduates gain immediate employment or enrol onto Masters programmes.
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Kieron Scott BEd (Hons) Secondary Education and Physical Education After an open day here and a tour of the facilities my dad said to me ‘If you don’t sign up for this university I will!’ The amount of experience I am gaining on this course is invaluable. I am able to teach to different ages and different levels as well as to pupils with Special Educational Needs. Plymouth as a city is great. I am from a small town so everything is available here on your doorstep. I am a football referee in my spare time and also coach football and badminton.
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Special Educational Needs BA (Hons)
UCAS: X360
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 260 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme aims to provide a challenging course of learning. Students will develop the skills and competencies relevant to the increasing professional opportunities for employment in professional contexts within the education sector, with a clear focus on Special Educational Needs. Specifically, the programme aims to engage students with broad critical perspectives on the nature of education while also significantly focusing on Special Educational Needs, including notions of child development, inclusion and diversity. Year 1 Six modules provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary grounding in the academic, critical and practical skills that will underpin and support your learning throughout your degree. Modules will focus on the following areas: PsychoSocial Development; Critical Issues in Special Educational Needs; Origins, Ideas and Values; How Children Learn to Read and Write; Inclusion and Diversity and an experiential placement.
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3 years full time Year 2 You will study six modules. These will investigate the following areas: Key Thinkers in Education; Learning and Teaching; Researching Education, Health and Welfare; Managing Difference; and Inclusion in the Primary classroom. Optional modules: Creative Education in the Outdoor Environment; Critical Perspectives on Numeracy; Educational Management; and a further experiential placement module. Year 3 Of the six modules studied in your third year, you will take two modules for your dissertation; Developing a Personal Philosophy of Education. Choices include modules that are focused on: Special Educational Needs: Dyslexia and Dyspraxia; Behaviour Management; and an experiential placement module. Career Opportunities This programme will be of interest to students wishing to pursue a career related to Special Educational Needs within the Early Years and Primary sectors – whether in teaching, educational welfare or other related professions, here or abroad. Students are likely to progress to a PGCE, School Direct, Early Years Teacher Programme or other professionally qualifying programme.
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Journalism BA (Hons)
UCAS: P500
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This course offers the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to pursue a career in journalism. We recognise the changing nature of the industry. The varied approaches to writing and production reflect the range of mediums that journalists engage with. Year 1 Modules in the first year provide a foundation in developing creative ideas underpinned by a strong theoretical understanding of cultural and media theory. You will explore the various writing techniques within journalism and learn how to write news, reviews and features.
3 years full time Year 2 You will continue to develop an understanding of potential audiences and contexts for your writing whether in print, through broadcasting or via the web. You will be able to enhance your employment opportunities by choosing modules that teach photography, web practices and film production. Year 3 The programme places great importance on building a varied portfolio of work for students to increase employment opportunities. The third year offers a range of practical and theoretical modules as well as being part of the editorial team for a magazine. The dissertation is your major module in the third year and can be completed as a practice-based or theoretical project. There is also the opportunity to gain a work placement in a relevant industry, receive credits towards a module and gain invaluable experience.
Career Opportunities Journalism is a wide and varied practice and the course aims to equip students with a range of skills to fulfil a role in journalism, broadcasting, production, event management and PR. Previous students have also progressed to postgraduate study.
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Media Production BA (Hons)
UCAS: P310
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Our Media Production degree is designed for the media makers of the future. Students will develop essential creative and technical skills in video, photography, sound and web technologies. A stimulating theoretical programme runs alongside the practical work developing academic skills in research, analysis and critical writing. Through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials students will become prepared for a future career in the creative and cultural industries and for Postgraduate study. Year 1 From the outset, students are provided with a grounding in key concepts, creative ideas and the technical skills needed to produce projects. Study will include film, television and photography as well as popular culture, music, art and the role of social networking sites.
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3 years full time Year 2 Students will focus on modules that include the moving image and web practices as well as being able to opt for theory or practice-based modules that will develop skills and interest in chosen areas such as press and editorial, photography, popular music in society or magazine production. Year 3 There is a broad range of options to develop your portfolio of skills as well as the opportunity for an extended work-based learning placement. The main focus is the dissertation and students can choose to present a theory or practice-based piece of work. Career Opportunities Our graduates find careers in television and online broadcasting, education, independent film production, media arts and entertainment. You will leave with a portfolio of creative work and valuable transferable skills: communication, organisation, time management, collaboration and team working.
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Jack Levick BA (Hons) Media Production I first came to Marjon on a summer camp when I was in year 11 and I immediately felt at home. I really enjoy the practical side of my course. I have always been more practical and creative and the modules that you get to pick allow me to utilise my strengths and be as creative as possible. The standard of equipment that we use is excellent, and gets better every year. We are able to book out equipment for our work and own personal projects. The lectures are great and the good thing about being a smaller institution is that you are known to the lecturers. After I graduate I would like a career in the extreme sports magazine/photography industry.
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Brogan Clarke: Journalism
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Sport Journalism BA (Hons)
UCAS: P314
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), with an emphasis on practical teaching to equip each student with the wide range of skills needed in the sports media environment. Overview This is an established, professionally focused degree, equipping you with the key skills you will need to work in the industry. Our graduates land jobs in their chosen specialist fields, having tailored the course to fit their requirements. Whatever you want to be in the wide world of sports media, we can help you achieve it. The course also encourages students to develop a range of production skills in creative and practical work, photography, video, new media and multimedia platforms. A number of established links with media providers and professional sports teams across the South West ensure our students gain real-life experience and start building a network of contacts.
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3 years full time Year 1 You will learn to apply production techniques in a sporting context using video, photography, sound and new media and begin creating your own sports media products. A strong emphasis on written skills builds a solid base for the rest of the course, and you are also required to partake in basic voice training as specified by the BJTC. Year 2 A broad range of module options allow you to focus on specific sports-related media skills, in newspaper and magazine journalism, new media, moving image or photography. As always, these are supported by a network of contacts with local media providers and sports teams, which allow you to put these skills into practice in a real environment. Year 3 A substantial work placement unit supports our commitment to a focus on employability, but there is also a range of theory or applied options in sports photography, live sporting events, broadcasting, magazine design and a compulsory practical or written dissertation. Career Opportunities Students are encouraged to interact with media providers in their chosen area, build links with employers and seek out work experience in addition to any course requirements.
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Business Management
BA
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Business, Management & Education Studies
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Business, Management & Media Production
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Business, Management & Outdoor Adventure
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Business, Management & Sport
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Business Management* BA (Hons)
UCAS: 35BC
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme delivers the knowledge and skills that are demanded by employers, or for those who wish to start their own business. Our experienced, practitioner-focused teaching staff provide you with the latest thinking and developments in business management, while the variety and content of modules ensures that both academic and vocational perspectives are considered. Year 1 The modules delivered in the first year are very much focused upon establishing a knowledge and competence base of business and management and how these are applied in practice. These include understanding the management role, marketing, financial management and the global business environment.
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3 years full time Year 2 The modules studied in the second year are pivotal in the development of practitioner skills to enhance managerial competences and behaviours, and further augment learning from the first year of studies. These include managing and developing people, management ethics, enterprise and innovation, managing events and research skills. Year 3 The final year takes a strategic approach to business management, developing business and entrepreneurial skills, while examining current and emerging issues facing modern organisations. Modules include current strategic management and entrepreneurship, leadership and operations. In addition, the production of an independent study report will allow students to undertake research on a topic of interest, linked to their desired career aspirations. Career Opportunities The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competences for individuals to progress their careers in the modern business world, or to engage with further study in the area of business and management.
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Business, Management & Education Studies* BA (Hons)
UCAS: OP45
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme is aimed at students who wish to obtain a vocationally oriented academic qualification, with the opportunity to specialise in the area of education studies, or for those who wish to explore starting their own business. This programme is derived from one of the University’s specialisms and is relevant for students who wish to undertake a fulltime programme of study at the University and have a clearer idea of future career orientation. Year 1 The modules delivered in the first year are very much focused upon establishing a knowledge and competence base of business and management and how these are applied in practice, and also to develop an understanding of the field of education studies. These include understanding the management role, marketing, financial management and the global business environment, psychological and sociological development and inclusion and diversity.
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3 years full time Year 2 The modules studied in the second year are pivotal in the development of practitioner skills to enhance managerial competences and behaviours, and further augment learning from the first year of studies. These include managing and developing people, management ethics, enterprise and innovation, managing events, issues in educational management, education and society and research skills. Year 3 The final year takes a strategic approach to business management, developing business and entrepreneurial skills, while examining current and emerging issues facing modern organisations. Similarly, education studies aspects focus on the professional and organisational level. Modules include current strategic management and entrepreneurship, leadership and operations and a placement module in an educational setting. In addition, the production of an independent study report will allow students to undertake research on a topic of interest. Career Opportunities The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competences for individuals to progress their careers in the modern business world, in management positions, educational organisations, or in management training.
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Business, Management & Media Production* BA (Hons)
UCAS: 372V
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme is aimed at students who wish to obtain a vocationally oriented academic qualification, with the opportunity to specialise in the area of media production, or for those who wish to explore starting their own business. This programme is derived from one of the University’s specialisms and is relevant for students who wish to undertake a full time programme of study at the University and have a clearer idea of future career orientation. Year 1 The modules delivered in the first year are focused upon establishing a knowledge and competence base of business and management and how these are applied in practice, and also to develop an understanding of the field of creative media production. These include understanding the management role, marketing, financial management and the global business environment, creative media practice and new media.
3 years full time Year 2 The modules studied in the second year are pivotal in the development of practitioner skills to enhance competences and behaviours, and further augment learning from the first year of studies. Modules include managing and developing people, management ethics, enterprise and innovation, managing events, new media, magazine production and research skills. Year 3 The final year takes a strategic approach to business management, developing business and entrepreneurial skills, while examining current and emerging issues facing modern organisations. Similarly, media production aspects focus on the professional and organisational level. Modules include current strategic management and entrepreneurship, leadership and operations, broadcast journalism or media marketing. In addition, the production of an independent study report will allow students to undertake research on a topic of interest. Career Opportunities The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competences for individuals to ptogress their careers in the modern business world, in media and film production and in arts and entertainment, or to engage with further study in the area of business, management and the media.
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Business, Management & Outdoor Adventure* BA (Hons)
UCAS: 034B
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme is aimed at students who wish to obtain a vocationally oriented academic qualification, with the opportunity to specialise in the area of outdoor adventure, or for those who wish to explore starting their own business. This programme is derived from one of the University’s specialisms and is relevant for students who wish to undertake a full time programme of study at the University and have a clearer idea of future career orientation. Year 1 The modules delivered in the first year are very much focused upon establishing a knowledge and competence base of business and management and how these are applied in practice, and also on developing an understanding of the field of outdoor adventure. These include understanding the management role, marketing, financial management and the global business environment, and outdoor adventure experiential skills.
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3 years full time Year 2 The modules studied in the second year are pivotal in the development of practitioner skills to enhance competences and behaviours, and further augment learning from the first year of studies. The emphasis is on leadership development and encouraging individuals’ own leadership abilities. Modules include managing and developing people, management ethics, enterprise and innovation, managing events, outdoor adventure and research skills. Year 3 The final year takes a strategic approach to business management, developing business and entrepreneurial skills, while examining current and emerging issues facing modern organisations. Similarly, outdoor adventure aspects focus on the professional and organisational level. Modules include current strategic management and entrepreneurship, leadership and operations. In addition, the production of an independent study report will allow students to undertake research on a topic of interest. Career Opportunities The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competences for individuals to progress their careers in the modern business world, in outdoor adventure centres or in management training, or to engage with further study in this area.
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Business, Management & Sport* BA (Hons)
UCAS: 53TF
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme is aimed at students who wish to obtain a vocationally oriented academic qualification or who wish to explore starting their own business, with the opportunity to specialise in the area of sport. This programme is derived from one of the University’s specialisms and is relevant for students who wish to undertake a full time programme of study at the University and have a clearer idea of future career orientation. Year 1 The modules delivered in the first year are very much focused upon establishing a knowledge and competence base of business and management and how these are applied in practice, and also on developing an understanding of the field of sport. These include understanding the management role, marketing, financial management and the global business environment, health and fitness and sports organisations.
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3 years full time Year 2 The modules studied in the second year are pivotal in the development of practitioner skills to enhance competences and behaviours, and further augment learning from the first year of studies. The emphasis is on individual development, and encouraging individuals’ own skills development. Modules include managing and developing people, management ethics, enterprise and innovation, managing events, health and training and research skills. Year 3 The final year takes a strategic approach to business management, developing business and entrepreneurial skills, while examining current and emerging issues facing modern organisations. Similarly, sport aspects focus on the professional and organisational level. Modules include current strategic management and entrepreneurship, leadership and operations. In addition, the production of an independent study report will allow students to undertake research on a topic of interest, linked to their desired career aspirations. Career Opportunities The programme will develop the knowledge, skills and competences for individuals to progress their careers in the modern business world in sport development or in management and leadership development, or to engage with further study.
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Linguistics and English Language
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Linguistics and English Language BA (Hons)
UCAS: Q140
3 years full time Year 2 At this more advanced level you analyse conversation and study what causes language and speech to vary so much. You study how children learn their mother tongue so effortlessly, while adults struggle to learn a second language, and why stroke patients often lose language skills. We use real-life language examples. You can also choose modules on teaching, cognition, communication or even study Shakespeare if you want to.
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Language is everywhere… it is fundamental to almost everything we do and who we are. We use language not only to pass on information, but also to influence people, to negotiate to make people feel good and for fun. Linguistics is at the centre of academia, because it bridges fields as diverse as Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Education, History and every other field in which people are the subject of study. For example we ask:
Year 3 These advanced modules deal with topics as diverse as the history of English, language testing and practical issues in communication. You also design and carry out a study of your own on a topic you find particularly fascinating and relevant for your first career step.
What is language and how does it work? Where does it come from and why does
it change and vary so much? How do children learn it, how can we
teach it, what happens when it goes wrong and how can we fix it? How do we achieve our goals using
language? What does language tell us about being
human? Year 1 This year introduces all the topics you study in depth in later years in the fascinating Language in the World module. You also study linguistic analysis and how the sounds of speech work in hands-on workshops.
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Career Opportunities Our graduates enjoy careers in counselling, teaching, management, language therapy, writing, publishing, proof reading, "plain English" translation and technical writing. A linguistics degree aims to develop your sensitivity to language and communication theory and is a very broad discipline. This means it will benefit any career path you choose and provide you with an unrivalled flexibility in the career market.
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Bethany Riggs BA (Hons) Linguistics and English Language I chose Linguistics and English Language because I specifically wanted to study English Language, as opposed to a combination of literature and language, which many other universities offer. I am very interested in child language acquisition, and am currently writing my dissertation on a syntactic structure that children acquire late. I have particularly enjoyed learning about phonetics and phonology, accents and dialects of English, and most recently the history of English. The facilities like the Speech Lab are great as it means we’re able to listen to recordings of speech samples and transcribe them, or to use online resources to aid our studies in lectures. Outside of my studies, I run the University Choir, which is taking part in the Church Colleges Choir Festival in Chichester next year. I am also part of the University Ladies Volleyball Team, which has been a great way to meet new people, have fun and work as part of a team!
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Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)
UCAS: B620
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is ABB. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Accredited by the:
Overview This programme is the only professionally accredited training course for Speech and Language Therapists within the South West. The curriculum equips students with the skills and knowledge required by therapists working within modern healthcare and educational environments. Students work with individuals with communication or swallowing difficulties from the beginning of the programme, and gain work experience in a variety of settings. The course includes specialist training and supervision in feeding and swallowing disorders. HealthEd Southwest covers the full cost of tuition fees for this programme. Year 1 The first year of the programme provides a fascinating balance of on-campus study and practical work experience in clinical and non-clinical settings. Modules provide an introduction to Foundation subjects.
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3.5 years full time Year 2 This year of the programme introduces students to assessment and therapeutic intervention. Underpinning theoretical knowledge is developed through the study of clinical linguistics and speech and language pathology. Students also attend a concurrent clinical placement, two days a week in Semester B. Year 3 During the third year of the programme students are introduced to more complex communication disorders. Student studies include aphasiology, cleft palate, cognitive disorders, learning disabilities and mental health. Each student attends a clinical placement one day each week throughout the academic year. Year 4 (half year) The final semester of the programme provides an opportunity for students to work clinically with a client group of their choice. Students are based with a speech and language therapy team for three days a week and experience working life as a therapist within that setting. Academic studies include a clinically relevant project and a distance learning module. Career Opportunities On successful completion of the programme students will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for placement on the register as a Speech and Language Therapist.
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Sarah Meehan BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy This is the perfect course for those who love people, young and old and who really want to make a difference to the quality of people’s lives. Right from the outset you befriend people with aphasia and observe children in various educational settings. In second, third and fourth years you have adult and paediatric placements throughout the South West. There are guest lectures from service users and professionals involved in different fields. The staff are highly qualified and go out of their way to ensure that you are supported within the team. Once you qualify, there is such a diversity of jobs within the profession, you’ll be spoilt for choice. All of this in a wonderful, welcoming setting.
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Speech Sciences BSc (Hons)
UCAS: B621
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Communication and language are central to human activity; when these abilities are affected in some way, people need the help of a therapist. This degree is an alternative to the BSc SLT programme; it doesn’t lead to accredited therapist status, but prepares you for Postgraduate study. Many Postgraduate programmes are HPC Approved and lead to therapist status, including many which are fully funded. In addition, this degree is ideal for other postgraduate programmes in counselling, education and welfare. On this programme you study a wide range of practical academic subjects related to language theory and language disorders. There is a balance of modules from the BA (Hons) Linguistics and English Language programme and the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) programme. We have a hands-on approach to analysis, which is great for developing a wide range of skills. Much of your time is spent on theoretical knowledge and analysis, giving you great flexibility in your career. The flexibility of the academic content gives you the opportunity to develop a wide range of interests, as well as to specialise.
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3 years full time Year 1 You study four SLT modules and 3 linguistics modules, introducing you to the field and developing the practical analytical skills you need on speech sounds and the grammar of English. You also study Language in the World, which samples all the fascinating areas from the degree. Year 2 You study modules in language acquisition and disorders and develop advanced analytic skills. You study communication and linguistic theory as well, giving you a strong theoretical background. Year 3 In your final year you study in depth modules on language disorders, language testing and linguistics. You also write a dissertation on a language disorder topic. Career Opportunities This degree focuses on communication, language systems and language disorders. It would be useful in a number areas related to counselling and therapy. In particular, it is an ideal preparation towards studying at Postgraduate level for an accredited Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) qualification. It is also a very good starting degree for people who want to specialise in language special needs in schools. Because it is a Linguistics degree, it is a good starting point for careers in all sorts of areas relating to people and communication.
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Secondary Education and Physical Education with QTS
BEd
90
Applied Sport Science for Coaching
BSc
92
Children’s Physical Education
BA
93
Coach and Physical Education
BA
94
Coaching and Fitness
96
Football Coaching and Development
FdA
97
Health, Exercise and Physical Activity
BSc
98
Outdoor Adventure Education
BA
100
Outdoor Studies
BA
102
Physical Education
BA
103
Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise
BSc
104
Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise
88
BSc
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BSc
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FdA and BA FdA and Sport Development (Coaching) BA FdA and Sport Development (Disability) BA Sport Development (Health, Fitness & FdA and Well-being) BA FdA and Sport Development (Outdoor Adventure) BA FdA and Sport Development (Physical Education) BA FdA and Sport Development (Sport Management) BA Sports Development BA Sport Development
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117
Sport, Fitness and Health Science
118
Sports Therapy
120
Sports Therapy
121
Strength and Conditioning
123
Strength and Conditioning
(1 Year Progression Route)
(1 Year Progression Route)
(1 Year Progression Route)
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Applied Sport Science for Coaching BSc (Hons)
UCAS: CX61
3 years full time
Endorsed by:
Year 2 Year 2 focuses on developing the depth of knowledge and application in coaching and sport science practice. This includes: Applied Professional and Practical Development, Health and Fitness Training Principles and Research Methods, as well as further study on all the Sport Science disciplines.
Overview Optimising performance in sport, for both the coach and athlete, through the application of Sport Science principles.
Year 3 Year 3 concentrates on developing skills in independent learning, practical application in lab and field settings, working with clients/teams and developing advanced knowledge in the sport science disciplines. The degree programme culminates in an Honours project.
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Year 1 Year 1 is a prescribed programme of modules. Students will have the opportunity to study several disciplines, across a number of modules, including technique analysis, sport psychology, sport physiology, coaching and the coaching process, health, nutrition and fitness. These disciplines are supported by a module in professional, personal and academic development.
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Career Opportunities Graduates have been employed across a wide spectrum of the sport and leisure industry. Included in this are: sport science officers for teams, athletes and NGBs, coaches in local community clubs and schools, working in sport development departments of local leisure authorities and as PT instructors in the armed forces. Other individuals have gained access to management courses for large UK-based companies and some have developed their own business enterprises in both sports coaching and sport science support.
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Rachel Crane BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching I chose the University because of the feel of being on one campus with excellent facilities as well as affordable accommodation. There is also an excellent student–teacher ratio so lectures and seminars are very ‘hands-on’ and the course is also applied so theory is constantly put into practice. There is a good balance between contact time and independent study time to allow both a good understanding and time to complete assignments. The facilities are excellent with top-of-therange equipment in the brand new sport science lab, as well as a multifunctional sports hall for coaching and practicals. Throughout my three years at university I have always been involved in sport, being part of the Women’s Lacrosse team which this year I am Vice Captain of.
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Children’s Physical Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: CX6H
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Students are also expected to have a minimum of GCSE English grade C and GCSE Mathematics grade C. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme is designed to meet the demands for expertise in Children’s Physical Education, particularly within the primary education sector. It also addresses current health concerns associated with a lack of physical activity, preparing you to deliver physical activity, sports and exercise sessions for children across a variety of different school and community contexts. Year 1 Modules studied during the first year will provide a strong grounding in growth and development, understanding of fundamental movement, coaching and teaching, PE in the National Curriculum, inclusive education, applied fitness and nutrition. Experiential learning through working directly with children will contribute to the learning process. You will also follow modules on professional practice and personal professional development. Year 2 Modules explore learning through a variety of contexts including learning through play and learning through the outdoor environment.
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3 years full time Students also choose from optional modules allowing them to tailor the programme to their career aspirations. Students undertake a 100-hour placement that allows them to work directly with children in primary, secondary, special schools or communitybased coaching settings to increase their employability. Students also carry out a small research project focused on a specific area of interest. Year 3 The third year allows students to focus on their chosen career through the Honours project and their choice of optional modules. Students also study core modules that focus on creativity and diversity in physical activity through a variety of traditional and non-traditional physical activities. National agenda are addressed in the third year ensuring that students graduate with a robust and current knowledge enhancing employability or access to Postgraduate studies. Career Opportunities This programme will prepare you for a career in teaching particularly within the primary sector (postgraduate study required), or postgraduate study including the Early Years Teaching Programme or a related MA programme. Alternative careers include coaching sports development for children, physical activity promotion and health and fitness for children.
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Coach and Physical Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: X151
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Endorsed by:
Overview The Coach and Physical Education Degree is the flagship coaching course at the University, is one of only six SkillsActive endorsed degrees in the UK and is the only one at this University. It enables you to acquire the knowledge, understanding and practical experience of coach education, sports coaching and teaching physical education. Graduates from this degree are expected to gain employment in these fields, and also to become critical thinkers and independent learners. Year 1 Year 1 includes modules such as Physical Education in the National Curriculum, the Introduction of Sports Science Principles, Foundations of Coaching and Instructing, and Inclusive Education. Modules are designed to increase your knowledge, skills and understanding in sports coaching and the teaching of physical education in schools. This will include practical teaching and coaching experiences with adults and children.
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3 years full time Year 2 Building upon the first year an increasingly international perspective will be adopted within modules. You will also experience a 100-hour placement module, giving genuine work experience in your selected specialist field (including opportunities to work in the USA) which can be tailored and developed to suit your career aspirations. Year 3 In addition to core modules you can also choose two modules to suit your chosen career path. For example, those students who are interested in teaching physical education in schools may choose a module which focuses on the competencies needed for teaching. Sports coaches may choose Performance Coaching and Coaching Children in Sport. Those interested in sports development may select modules addressing Sport and Excellence and/or Sport and Disability. The degree programme culminates in a research project in your chosen field of interest. Further value is added by the University being a Sport Coach UK Premier Site, with several qualifications integrated into taught modules. Career Opportunities Coach education • Sports coaching • Teaching courses (especially PE) • Sports development • Sports leadership/management • Postgraduate studies e.g. PGCE Masters or research.
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Coaching and Fitness 1 Year Progression Route BSc (Hons)
UCAS: CX63
Entry Requirements GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent). Pass Foundation degree at 55% or above, either as an average or second year only, plus a dissertation proposal. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme will provide an Honours level experience for students progressing from sports, coaching and fitness related Foundation degrees. It is a science-based vocationally oriented programme including detailed study in selected areas of both the biological and social sciences. These subject areas include leadership, physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription for public health, and young people and physical activity. Accompanying laboratory and practical components assist in the delivery, understanding and application of these areas.
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1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route The BSc (Hons) Coaching and Fitness programme will enable students to study the theoretical basis of coaching and fitness, as well as focus on preparing graduates for employment. The programme will seek to contextualise the curriculum by embedding vocationally relevant material in appropriate modules. Some example activities at Honours level include specialist practical techniques for strength and conditioning of able bodied and disabled clients/athletes. Other practical/vocational examples include: working with children who would benefit from physical activity and nutrition-based programmes; work-related placement; public health related exercise prescription; enabling students to become equipped with the skills to conduct physiological analysis of sports performance; and a leadership module that develops both practical and theoretical leadership skills. Career Opportunities Graduates will have the skills to specialise in sport and exercise science, to work as a sports development officer, fitness instructor, sports coach in leisure centres, sports clubs, gyms or play schemes. Students may also be able to progress onto a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education or the MA programme in Sports Development. www.marjon.ac.uk
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Football Coaching and Development FdA
UCAS: C610
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This innovative programme is the first of its kind in the South West. With a strong vocational focus, many modules involve hands-on work with real coaching and development projects alongside many of our external football partners. The extra bonus of gaining industry-recognised coaching qualifications, in addition to a number of top-up options, will enable students to graduate with a number of academic and vocational awards. Year 1 The first year introduces students to key topics/trends related to both football coaching and football development activities. Modules of learning include the opportunity to get involved in coaching children and adults, the chance to acquire coaching qualifications, and studing how match analysis can aid the work of a coach. Students will also work on real community football projects and therefore experience innovative ways to develop the game of football for everybody to enjoy.
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2 years full time Year 2 The programme broadens considerably in the second year with the chance to learn plenty of new skills. In addition to undertaking some research work through the critical investigation of a football issue of your choice, students will also be exposed to the difficulties of identifying and developing modern football players and coaches, and analyse the role of the coach in various environments in much more detail. Moreover, students will undertake more vocational work by having the chance to run their own football event with one of our partners. The second year is also supported by a year-long placement opportunity, which gives the chance to integrate theory into practice in an organisation of your choice.
Career Opportunities The Football Coaching and Development course equips students for a range of career opportunities including work as a football coach (variety of settings), football development officer or sport scientist and in the management of specific football projects. Many graduates are employed in those industries, with some also proving to be very successful at setting up their own businesses.
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Health, Exercise and Physical Activity BSc (Hons)
UCAS: CB69
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Accredited by:
Overview This innovative degree programme is ideally suited for those interested in applying principles of health, fitness and nutrition to enhancing the human condition and physical performance. Students are encouraged to gain invaluable experience by working on real health and exercise referral projects with staff. To date, these have included specialist groups such as low back pain and cancer survivors. Year 1 Year 1 is designed to increase your knowledge, skills and understanding in exercise and health physiology, nutrition and psychology. It also provides an opportunity for you to attain REPs accredited fitness awards in gym instruction, aqua aerobics or exercise to music. Practical skills in health screening, fitness testing and assessment of body composition are also introduced. You can practise as an exercise professional after year 1 and gain employment in the fitness industry. +44 (0)1752 636890 ď ľ admissions@marjon.ac.uk
3 years full time Year 2 Year 2 develops your theoretical and practical skills in areas such as personal training, weight management and research methods. You will work with clients in order to develop and deliver personalised nutrition, sport and exercise programmes. Advanced fitness techniques such as VO2max, lactate threshold and nutrition diagnostics will be practised. Completion of year 2 qualifies you as a REPS L3 personal trainer. Year 3 We encourage you to specialise in year 3 through dissertation and placement modules. Further REPs qualifications in GP Exercise Referral and Children’s Physical Activity are also integrated into academic modules. You will work with clients to practise your professional and interpersonal skills. Our holistic conference invites specialist speakers to lecture on reflexology, Pilates, hypnotherapy and low back pain to stimulate exciting debate. Career Opportunities BSc (Hons) HEPA graduates have embarked on careers in the health and fitness industry, NHS, local government and education. Postgraduate studies in health and exercise, nutrition and education have also been pursued.
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Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: X391
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 240 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Professionally approved by:
Overview We provide a professionally approved degree and make full use of our fantastic local environment of Dartmoor and stunning coastline as our local outdoor classroom for teaching and learning. This allows students to develop their skills in kayaking, climbing, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and expeditioning. Students gain an applied and theoretical understanding, prepare for work with our large network of outdoor learning partners at home and abroad and above all make friends to share adventures of a lifetime. Through its strong educational and vocational commitment, the Outdoor Adventure Education programme makes a valuable contribution to your intellectual and professional development. Year 1 Students are guided through many adventure experiences and processes at a personal hands-on level. The focus is on developing a personal understanding of the field of outdoor adventure education.
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3 years full time Year 2 In year 2 leadership and management skills for the outdoors are developed. Students do this through developing skills in sailing and outdoor climbing, project-based learning, journeying on the water and mountaineering. All modules blend practical experience with underpinning theory to explore the themes of challenge, adventure, responsibility, safety, the environment and activity-related sustainability, ethics and values. Year 3 This year focuses at a professional and organisational level. The place and value of the outdoors is examined enabling students to consider their role as a professional outdoor practitioner. All students develop employability skills through work-based learning and an extended Honours project, as well as continuing to advance their personal skills. @MarjonUniOAE www.facebook.com/OAEmarjon Career Opportunities Employment opportunities exist in a variety of professions, including outdoor adventure centres, management training, expedition companies and local authority provision. Graduates have also joined the uniformed services. Graduates can undertake postgraduate study in education or youth work, PGCE, PGDip and Masters. www.marjon.ac.uk
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Holly Edmonds BSc (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education Being able to journey and explore the local area has been a great way to understand this wonderful location. Walking on Dartmoor, paddling along local rivers and sailing on the Sound, the opportunities are endless. I have really enjoyed being able to gain experience working in the local community. I have completed a placement at Burrator reservoir with the South West Lakes Trust which has been a fantastic opportunity. There are many other opportunities to participate in and around campus. Students can actively run and participate in the climbing, kayaking and sailing club, as well as other university clubs, which helps you to get involved in campus life and meet others with similar interests.
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Outdoor Studies BA (Hons)
UCAS: C601
Entry Requirements Pass a relevant Foundation degree (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only), plus successful completion of bridging work. This progression route, or “top-up� degree course, is for students with a Foundation degree (FdA) or equivalent in Outdoor Education, Adventure Sports, Outdoor Recreation Management or similar. Alternative entry pathways are possible, please contact the programme leader. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This is a one-year progression route (top-up) degree for students who have successfully passed a related Foundation degree. It provides a theoretical and intellectual challenge at Honours level (Level 6) to further explore the underpinning theory associated with outdoor adventure education.
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1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route Modules include: the Outdoor Practitioner, the analysis of the multifaceted nature and competing tensions of Professional Outdoor Practice, the Honours project (often a traditional research dissertation). Other modules available focus on Adventure Tourism, Sport and Disability, Development Training and Young People. Additionally, independent study modules are possible where assessments and content are negotiated with a supervising tutor. This allows for the pursuit of a specific subject area and/or professional context to be fully explored by the student. Career Opportunities Employment opportunities exist in a variety of professions, including outdoor education centres, management training, adventure tourism companies and local authority provision. Some graduates become trek leaders and instructors for commercial and charitable organisations overseas. Others undertake Postgraduate study for a PGCE in teaching, especially Primary Education, a PGDip in Youth Work leading to a JNC qualification or continued study towards a Masters/PhD.
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Physical Education BA (Hons)
UCAS: XC63
Entry Requirements The typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A Levels/AS Levels/BTEC is 320Â points to include either Physical Education or a science. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This three year Secondary Physical Education degree programme is designed to integrate subject knowledge (including sports science), professional attributes, and teaching and coaching skills. The programme is challenging and intensive while being immensely enjoyable. We build a strong culture of support within the group and work on the ethos of collaborative learning. Year 1 The programme is progressive in nature, developing awareness of professional attributes, knowledge and skills linking educational theory to practice. The programme creatively contextualises key areas of subject knowledge within the formal education curriculum. Students study a variety of physical activities and sports, both traditional and alternative in nature, to support the development of knowledge and apply theory to practice.
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3 years full time Year 2 Year 2 builds on key aspects of applied subject studies, the principles underpinning physical education and general professional studies. Each are taught in a combination of applied, practical and theoretical contexts. School placement experiences and opportunities to prepare students for a career in teaching are built into this year. Year 3 In the final phase of the degree students look at the state of current and future directions of the teaching profession and spend time in partnership schools undergoing an extended placement. While on school placement and while undertaking an Honours project, students will be able to design a more personalised programme to ensure their educational needs are met. Career Opportunities Students successfully completing this degree will be well placed to apply to undertake a one-year school- or universitycentred programme to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is required to become a classroom or specialist teacher. This could be in the Primary, Secondary or FE sector. Other career paths might include sports coaching, police, armed forces, leisure sector employment or progression on to masters programmes.
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Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
UCAS: C630
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Accredited by:
Overview As the number of people participating in sport and exercise at all levels continues to increase, so too do the diverse demands on healthcare practitioners and hence the need for specialist professionals in sport and exercise rehabilitation. These practitioners will have excellent technical skills supported by scientific understanding, and will be able to work alongside and complement existing healthcare practitioners. The overall aim for this course is to provide students with the knowledge and ability to develop and implement rehabilitation programmes with a view to returning athletes to full functional fitness. This programme is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) and successful completion will provide eligibility for membership of this professional body.
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3 years full time Year 1 Modules include Functional Anatomy, Physiology for Sport and Rehabilitation Therapists, Soft Tissue Therapy, Foundations of Coaching, Teaching, Instructing and Communication, and Rehabilitation. These subject areas are supported with a module in Academic, Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 Year 2 develops the theoretical and practical skills required through the modules Clinical Practice in Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy, Pathology of Sports Injuries, Injury Prevention, Health and Fitness Training and Principles and Essentials of Sport Science for Coaching, in addition to a research-based module. Year 3 Technical skills are further enhanced by more accurate diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation capabilities through modules including Diagnostic and Injury Management, Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise, Strength and Conditioning and Professional Practice. You will also complete a dissertation. Career Opportunities Private practice • GP referral schemes • Health and fitness clubs • Professional sports clubs • MoD case managers • Mutlidisciplinary clinics • Sports injury clinics • Teaching and training.
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Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise 1 Year Progression Route BSc (Hons)
UCAS: C608
Entry Requirements Pass a relevant Foundation Degree (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only), plus a dissertation proposal. This degree programme is also available to applicants with non-traditional entry qualifications. These are reviewed on an individual basis via our Accreditation of Prior Learning process. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview As the number of people participating in sport and exercise at all levels continues to increase, so too do the diverse demands on healthcare practitioners. There is therefore a need for specialist, qualified and professional practitioners in sport and exercise rehabilitation. These practioners will have excellent technical skills, supported by scientific understanding, and will be able to work alongside and complement existing healthcare practitioners.
1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route Technical skills are further enhanced by more advanced diagnostic treatment and rehabilitation capabilities through modules including Diagnostic and Injury Management, Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise, Strength and Conditioning and Professional Practice. An Honours project will also be included. A minimum of 200 clinical hours will be obtained in our state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Clinic. Career Opportunities Private practice • GP referral schemes • Health and fitness clubs • Professional sports clubs • MoD case managers • Mutlidisciplinary clinics • Sports injury clinics • Teaching and training.
The overall aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and ability to develop and implement rehabilitation programmes to return athletes to full functional fitness and to develop a critical awareness of current trends in sport and exercise rehabilitation and apply them in a working environment.
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Sport Development FdA
UCAS: CP20
2 years full time
BA (Hons)
UCAS: C602
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This sports development course was designed with employers within the sports industry via our Professional Advisory Group. It explores ways in which sport can be used to inspire young people, develop communities and fulfil the potential of individuals. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record, and with a pedigree of more than 10 years, our professional and practical component has ensured an excellent employability record for our graduates. The exciting programme considers broad sporting themes in talent development, education, elite sport, international sport, sport coaching, sports policy and disability sport. Year 1 The first year introduces the foundations of sports development and you will study the organisation, structure use of sport within community groups. Industry awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children are built into your programme. Year 1 also introduces study skills and career planning to help you prepare for study.
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Year 2 A key feature of this programme is the wide variety of optional modules you can select to tailor the programme to meet your own interest. A work-based learning experience (100 hours) within sport provides you with invaluable experience. In addition, we ensure you are able to run sports events, bid for funding and use sport development to deliver real projects with local businesses, schools and partner institutions. Year 3 Sporting excellence, disability sport, strategic management and PE in sport are just a flavour of the options available to you in year 3. The key focus of year 3 is your double weighted honours project, which you can use to launch your career and develop your very own research profile in sport development. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700.
Career Opportunities Sport development officer, sport event management, education (via Postgraduate study), NGB sports, leisure industry and the uniformed services.
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Sport Development (Coaching) FdA
UCAS: C1P6
2 years full time
BA (Hons)
UCAS: C621
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Sport development and coaching is central to talent development, inspiring young people and assisting individual athletes to fulfil their potential, as well as contributing to the development of communities. Coaching is a key tool in sport development and this degree ensures you understand the coaching process. It also ensures you get practical experience coaching young people and high performance athletes. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record with a pedigree of more than 10 years. Year 1 A special feature of this route is a module in performance analysis where you utilise ICT equipment to capture and analyse sports performance. Awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children are built into your programme.
A work-based learning experience (100 hours) in year 2 provides you with invaluable coaching experience. In addition, we ensure you are able to run sports events, bid for funding and use sport development to deliver real projects with local businesses, schools and partner institutions. Year 3 High-performance coaching, coaching young performers and sporting excellence (elite sport) provide an exciting year of study to finish the degree. The key focus of year 3 is your Honours project, double weighted to help launch your career and develop your own sporting research profile. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700.
Year 2 The coaching process is a key focus of study and we provide opportunities for you to get a number of NGB coaching awards. +44 (0)1752 636890 ď ľ admissions@marjon.ac.uk
Career Opportunities Sports development officer, education (via Postgraduate study), sports coach for NGB, postgraduate study, community sports coaching, sport and leisure industry, armed forces, police force.
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Sport Development (Disability) FdA
UCAS: CPF0
2 years full time
BA (Hons)
UCAS: C623
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview The sport development and disability specialism is aimed at students who have a particular interest in the use of sport as a means of enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. It addresses the relationship between physical activity, health and personal development of individuals with a range of physical and learning disabilities. It explores changes in our understanding of disability as well as strategies for adapting and modifying sports to ensure they are accessible to all. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record with a pedigree of more than 10 years. Year 1 The first year introduces the foundations of sports development and you will study the organisation, structure and use of sport within community groups. Industry awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children are built into your programme, as are study skills and career planning modules.
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Year 2 A key feature of your second year is the study of inclusive practice, and the practical considerations associated with a range of disabilities. A work-based learning experience (100 hours) within disability sport provides you with invaluable experience. Year 3 The specialist disability areas of study for year 3 include technical innovation (prosthetics, wheel chair), coach education, elite performance, systems of classification and examination of disability policy. The other key focus is your double weighted Honours project, and a disability placement to help launch your career and develop your very own research profile in sport development and disability. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700. Career Opportunities Disability sport development, sport event management, education (via Postgraduate study), NGB sports disability officer, leisure industry, the uniformed services.
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Sport Development: (Health, Fitness & Well-being) FdA
UCAS: CPG0
2 years full time
BA (Hons)
UCAS: C620
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This course explores ways in which sport development can be used to promote health and fitness. You will study how sport can be used to prevent disease and enhance the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities. This degree also provides you with the essential skills of the fitness professional. The course has a strong vocational and practical component and our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record, with a pedigree of more than 10 years.
Year 2 can finish with you being a qualified Level 2 fitness professional. In addition, we ensure you’re able to run sports events, bid for funding and use sport development to deliver real projects with local businesses, schools and partner institutions. The strong academic framework ensures you are prepared for an Honours project. Year 3 The health, fitness and well-being specialism focuses on exercise prescription for diseased populations and you work with us to deliver physical activity programmes for back pain and cancer patients. Our acclaimed student conference invites practitioners to critically discus complementary medicine techniques such as hypnotherapy, yoga, pilates, reflexology and reiki.
Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please Year 1 The first year introduces you to the key principles necessary to launch your career. contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply Areas of study include sports coaching, through UCAS) on: 01752 636700. health, fitness, nutrition, community sport and sporting organisations. Awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Career Opportunities Education (via Protecting Children are built into your Postgraduate study), sports coach programme. (NGB), sports development officer, Year 2 A placement in year 2 provides you with opportunities to develop your practical skills in health, fitness and sport development.
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Sport Development (Outdoor Adventure) FdA
UCAS: 3G1N
2 years full time
BA (Hons)
UCAS: C625
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme explores how sport development and outdoor adventure education can be used to inspire people of all ages to make full use of the outdoors for learning, health, well-being, leisure and recreation. This specialism is designed to enable students to develop greater knowledge, skills and understanding of the potential of Outdoor Adventure Education and how it can be utilised to lead the development of communities and fulfil the potential of individuals. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record with a pedigree of more than 10 years. Year 1 Year 1 explores informal learning, recreation and the importance of the place through participation in activities of a journeying nature. Other areas of study include instructing, health, fitness, nutrition, community sport and sporting organisations.
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Year 2 Key features of your second year are modules in outdoor adventure journeys in the mountains, practical sport development, event management and a work-based learning experience (100 hours) within the sports or outdoor sector. We ensure you are able to run sports events and initiatives, bid for funding and use sports development to deliver real projects with the local community, schools and industry partners. Year 3 Advanced outdoor practice and creative outdoor learning with young people are the specialist areas of study for year 3. Combined with the study of disability sport development in the outdoors, this is an exciting year of study to finish the degree. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700. Career Opportunities Outdoor adventure centres, management training, expedition/travel companies, sport event management, education (via Postgraduate study), sports development officer, leisure industry, the uniformed services.
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UCAS: CQ20
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BA (Hons)
UCAS: C622
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This course provides you with an opportunity to study how sport development relates to physical education. The degree is underpinned by the academic study of sport development and prepares you to use sport and physical education to inspire young people, develop communities and fulfil the potential of individuals. Over the last decade we have secured a legacy of PE graduates from our sport development degrees. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record with a pedigree of more than 10 years Year 1 The first year introduces you to the key principles necessary to launch your sport development and PE career. A special feature of this route is a module titled PE in the National Curriculum. Awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children are built into your programme.
Education in sport is a key focus of study and we provide opportunities for you to get a number of NGB coaching awards. In addition, we ensure you are able to run sports events, bid for funding and use sport development to deliver real projects with local businesses, schools and partner institutions. The strong academic framework ensures you are prepared for an Honours project. Year 3 The theory and practice of physical education, sporting excellence and current issues in PE provide an exciting year of study to finish the degree. The key focus of year 3 is your double weighted Honours project which you can use to launch your career and develop your own research profile in sport development and PE. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700.
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Career Opportunities Education (via Postgraduate study), sports coach (NGB), sports development officer, Postgraduate study, community sports coaching, sport and leisure industry, armed forces, police force. Sport, Outdoor, Coaching and PE
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UCAS: CN68
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BA (Hons)
UCAS: C624
3 years full time
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 180 points for FdA or 240 points for BA. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme explores ways in which sport development with sport management can be used to inspire participation across the performance spectrum, lead the development of communities and utilise the power of sport in a wide variety of both, public, voluntary and commercial settings. It has a strong vocational and practical component that prepares you with real-life management skills to apply to a range of Sport Development contexts. The course has a strong vocational and practical component. Our Sport Development degrees have a proven track record with a pedigree of more than 10 years. Year 1 The first year introduces the foundations of sports development. Areas of study include the organisation and structure of sport, sports coaching, health, fitness, nutrition and community sport. Awards such as Sports Coach UK’s Safeguarding and Protecting Children are built into your programme.
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Year 2 Exciting modules in practical sport development, event management and workbased learning (100 hours) are key features of year 2. In addition, we ensure you are able to run sports events, bid for funding and use sport development to deliver real projects with local businesses, schools and partner institutions. The strong academic framework ensures you are prepared for an Honours project. Year 3 Strategic management, entrepreneurship and leadership are the specialist areas of study for year 3. In addition, your double weighted Honours project helps you develop a research profile and combined with the study of sporting excellence and disability sport, this is an exciting year of study to finish your degree. Part Time Study If you would like to study for your degree on a part time basis please contact Aaron Beacom directly to discuss further (part time students do not apply through UCAS) on: 01752 636700. Career Opportunities Sport event management, education (via Postgraduate study), sports development officer, community sport management, leisure industry, armed forces, police, Postgraduate study. www.marjon.ac.uk
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Ria Bailey BA (Hons) Sport Management This degree provides a combination of everything I wanted to do. I enjoy learning about event bidding and am looking forward to my placement – I am hoping to be accepted at the Laureus Foundation, UK. Laureus promotes the use of sport as a tool for social change and celebrates sporting excellence. I am hoping to forge a career in sports events, perhaps athletics competitions as I used to run the 100m. The sports facilities are amazing, the lecturers are great – they make it fun. Class sizes are small meaning lots of contact time with academics.
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Sport Development 1 Year Progression Routes
The BA (Hons) Sport Development 1 Year Progression Routes are designed for you to top-up your Foundation Degree to achieve full honours.
Chose a specialism which best suits your career aspiration from those listed and follow the page number for more information.
Sport Development BA (Hons)
UCAS: 4B73
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Sport Development (Coaching) BA (Hons)
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Sport Development (Disability) BA (Hons)
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Sport Development (Health, Fitness and Well-being) BA (Hons)
UCAS: 42HY
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Sport Development (Outdoor Adventure) BA (Hons)
UCAS: 05VF
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Sport Development (Physical Education) BA (Hons)
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Sport, Fitness and Health Science* 1 Year Progression Route BSc (Hons)
UCAS: 0PJ4
*Subject to Validation Entry Requirements Pass a relevant Foundation degree (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only), plus a dissertation proposal. GCSE English Language Grade C. This degree programme is also available to applicants with non-traditional entry qualifications. These are reviewed on an individual basis via our Accreditation of Prior Learning process. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview This programme will provide an Honours level experience for students progressing from a sport, health or fitness related Foundation Degree or the equivalent professionally related work environment. The programme will enable you to develop practical skills in sport science; in the design, implementation and monitoring of fitness programmes; and in the management and support of health-related conditions/ illnesses. The programme will offer the opportunity to consolidate and build on your previous experience in the fields of sport, fitness and health. You will have access to excellent sport and health science laboratory facilities, sports centre amenities, including a gym and swimming pool, and opportunities to engage in the delivery of health, fitness and sport science support to clients and athletes across the region. +44 (0)1752 636890 ď ľ admissions@marjon.ac.uk
1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route The programme will enable you to study the theoretical underpinning, and practical application, of sport, fitness and health science principles in a variety of related environments. It is designed to enhance existing subject knowledge and develop specialist practical techniques. Examples of subject topics studied on the programme include: sport and exercise physiology and its application to sports performance and fitness; exercise prescription specific to GP referrals and public health; physical activity and young people; and professional practice through work-based placement. The programme also requires the completion of an Honours project within the appropriate subject area. Career Opportunities The successful completion of the degree programme will give you the necessary skills to forge a career in the sport and leisure industry across a number of different environments. These include sports coaching and fitness instructing or as a health practitioner or personal trainer. You may also be able to progress to Masters programmes in sport and health science, or teacher training, having gained the necessary entry criteria.
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Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
UCAS: C631
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 300 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Accredited by:
Overview A Sports Therapist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary support team providing the best care, management and rehabilitation from injury. Upon successful completion of the programme students will be eligible for membership of the Sports Therapy Organisation, which in turn allows students to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council – the UK's regulatory body for sports therapy. There is a strong emphasis on practical experience and a range of activities that encourage understanding of the scientific principles, therapeutic interventions and developments in Sports Therapy in both a field and clinical setting. Also integrated into the three years is an Emergency Trauma qualification. This qualification aims to prepare the sports therapist for immediate trauma management on the sports field. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the application of first aid techniques up to an advanced level.
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3 years full time Year 1 Modules include Functional Anatomy, Physiology for Sport and Rehabilitation Therapists, Soft Tissue Therapy, Foundations of Coaching, Teaching, Instructing and Communication, and Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. These subject areas are supported with a module in Academic, Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 Year 2 develops the theoretical and practical skills required through the modules Clinical Practice in Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy, Pathology of Sports Injuries, Injury Prevention, Health and Fitness Training Principles and Essentials of Sport Science for Coaching in addition to a research-based module. Year 3 Technical skills are further enhanced by more advanced diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation capabilities through modules including Diagnostic and Injury Management, Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise, Strength and Conditioning and Professional Practice. A dissertation will also be completed. Career Opportunities Private practice • GP referral schemes • Health and fitness clubs • Professional sports clubs • Mutlidisciplinary clinics • Sports injury clinics • Teaching and training.
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Sports Therapy 1 Year Progression Route BSc (Hons)
UCAS: C607
Entry Requirements A relevant Foundation degree in Sport Therapy (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only) and pass bridging work in the form of a dissertation proposal. This degree programme is also available to applicants with non-traditional entry qualifications. These are reviewed on an individual basis via our Accreditation of Prior Learning process. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview There is a shortage of qualified practitioners and there is a high demand for sports therapists who have excellent technical skills which are supported by scientific underpinning. This one-year full time programme is an intensive practically driven degree focusing on the application of theoretical knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of sport and exercise related injury.
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1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route Technical skills are further enhanced by more advanced alignment, treatment and rehabilitation capabilities through modules including Diagnostic Injury Management, Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise, Strength and Conditioning and Professional Practice. An Honours project will also be included. A minimum of 200 clinical hours will be obtained in our state-of-the-art Sports Therapy Clinic. Career Opportunities Private practice • GP referral schemes • Health and fitness clubs • Professional sports clubs • Mutlidisciplinary clinics • Sports injury clinics • Teaching and training.
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Strength and Conditioning BSc (Hons)
UCAS: C632
Entry Requirements Our typical minimum UCAS tariff entry requirement is 280 points. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information. Overview Strength and conditioning is a new and exciting area of sport science that aims to provide students with the required skills to optimise athletic performance. You will have access to excellent weightlifting facilities and equipment within the sports centre and numerous opportunities to engage in the delivery of strength and conditioning and sport science support to athletes across the region. Year 1 In addition to the foundations of training, you will be introduced to the key sport science disciplines informing strength and conditioning. These include sports physiology and technique analysis. Modules in professional, personal and academic development and communication, teaching and instruction will support your first-year learning.
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3 years full time Year 2 You will build upon your skills and knowledge acquired from year 1. This year will focus upon the practical application of sport science to the strength and conditioning context. Throughout this year of study you will also complete strength and conditioning and gym instructor qualifications. Year 3 In your final year you will be given the opportunity to develop a number of specialist practical techniques. You will learn to comprehensively assess the needs of athletes both functionally and physiologically, and plan training to improve their performance and minimise the risk of injury. You will also look at how nutrition supports an athlete’s training. Career Opportunities The successful completion of the programme will give the graduate the skills necessary to work as a strength and conditioning coach, fitness instructor, personal trainer or coach in leisure centres, sports clubs and gyms or to specialise in sport and exercise science. Students may also be able to progress onto MSc programmes in Strength and Conditioning or Sport and Health Sciences, having gained the necessary entry criteria.
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Zoe Holtby BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning This top-up includes a lot of practical work. The first semester includes working practically in the sports science laboratory, which is very interesting as it allows you to learn about and practice on all the different types of equipment you may come across in your career. Moreover, the physiology module allows you to design a protocol and then test subjects in the lab, which is really interesting. I feel that this course has enabled me to learn about the different aspects of strength and conditioning to set me towards a successful career.
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Strength and Conditioning 1 Year Progression Route BSc (Hons)
UCAS: CX6D
Entry Requirements Pass a relevant Foundation degree (55% or above, either as an average for both years or second year only), plus a dissertation proposal. GCSE English Language Grade C. This degree programme is also available to applicants with non-traditional entry qualifications. These are reviewed on an individual basis via our Accreditation of Prior Learning process. Please visit our website for detailed entry requirement information.
Overview This programme will provide an Honours level experience for students progressing from strength and conditioning related Foundation degrees. The course is designed to enable you to develop specialist practical conditioning techniques, underpinned by sports physiology and biomechanical analysis. The programme will offer the opportunity to consolidate and build on your previous strength and conditioning experiences. You will have access to excellent weightlifting facilities and equipment within the sports centre and sport science lab, and numerous opportunities to engage in the delivery of strength and conditioning and sports science support to athletes across the region.
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1 year full time 1 Year Progression Route The programme will enable you to study the theoretical basis and practical application of strength and conditioning. It is designed to enhance existing subject knowledge and underpinning theory as well as develop specialist practical techniques. Other examples include performance and technique analysis, where you will be encouraged to model performance using biomechanical principles, and applied physiology, which enables you to conduct physiological analyses of sports performance. Career Opportunities The successful completion of the programme will give you the skills necessary to work as a strength and conditioning coach, fitness instructor, personal trainer or coach in leisure centres, sports clubs and gyms or to specialise in sport and exercise science. You may also be able to progress to MSc programmes in strength and conditioning or sport and health sciences, having gained the necessary entry criteria.
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Armed Forces Courses
The University of St Mark & St John is proud to be a preferred training provider of the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and registered to ELCAS (Centre code: 4437). The recognition of armed forces professional courses and individual experience through the Accreditation of Certificated Learning (APCL) and Experiential Learning (APEL) has enabled several fast-track entry routes onto a variety of our undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. All courses have been tailored to meet the needs of armed forces students and are delivered at a competitive price via a flexible part time taught and blended learning approach to facilitate easy accessibility. The availability of military accommodation in the local area also makes it easier for students to attend the teaching days which normally take place on one or two consecutive weekdays per month over the period of study.
Courses include: BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning (1 Year Progression Route), page 123. BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation in Sport and
Exercise (1 Year Progression Route), page 104. *BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Health Science (1 Year Progression Route), page 117. *BA (Hons) Business Management, page 74. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education,
page 53, BA (Hons) Education Studies, page 55, BA (Hons) Primary Education, page 60, BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, page 64.
FdA Professional Development with
routes: Children and Families, page 30, Early Years, page 38, Health and Social Care, page 40, Learning Support, page 42. Part time over 4 years. * Subject to validation
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Church University Certificate What is it? The Church University Certificate is a nationally recognised Higher Education Certificate, taught at university level. It requires completion of academic assignments such as you might expect in the first year of any university degree course. The courses (Church University Certificate and CertHE) are designed to provide theological training and religious education to varied cohorts in differing professional and nonprofessional contexts.
Who is it for? The Church University Certificate currently offers three pathways: Practical Theology With particular reference to those wishing to gain Ministerial and Readership training within the wider church. It is also designed for those with a personal intellectual interest in theological enquiry. Church Schools Studies With particular reference to BEd, PGCE, teaching students and serving teachers who wish to teach in voluntary aided and voluntary controlled church schools. It is also designed for those students and serving teachers who wish to gain a deeper insight into religious studies both within and beyond an educational context.
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Youth and Community Work With particular reference to BA and Postgraduate Youth and Community Work students who wish to practise in a faith-based setting. It is also designed for holders of a JNC (or equivalent) qualification who are practising in faithbased settings and who wish to explore their spiritual and religious commitment to relationships with young people and communities. It may also be relevant to people without qualifications, depending on their previous experience. For further details email: churchuniversitycertificate@marjon.ac.uk
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International Education The University has a long and distinguished tradition of receiving students from different cultures and countries across the world.
This tradition goes back to the early 1840s, when St Mark’s, one of our founding Colleges, received a small group of students from North Africa and the Middle East. Much more recently, and particularly in the last 26 years, our international work has grown extensively. We currently have students from over 30 countries attending short courses and degree programmes on the campus in Plymouth and at partner institutions in other countries.
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Much of our international work involves projects, partnerships and collaborative arrangements with international governments and agencies, higher education institutions (colleges and universities) and private providers of quality education in many parts of the world.
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International Students The University welcomes international students on all of its undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes, both on a full-programme basis or through Study Abroad arrangements. Our Plymouthbased international students bring a rich international flavour to the University and add greatly to the quality, educational and cultural depth of the institution. In return, international students benefit from a highquality educational experience, personal and study support services and a rich intellectual and social environment.
Welfare and Student Support Services The University has well-developed student support services offering a full range of personal, welfare and financial advisory services. The Admissions Team is also able to give advice and guidance on such matters as entry requirements, course fees, course place availability, accommodation options, health services, living costs, local and regional travel and visa requirements. We can also provide orientation programmes for individual students and student groups.
Centre for International Language Teacher Education (CILTE) The Centre for International Language Teacher Education specialises in the delivery of high-quality training and services related to English language teacher education and to academic English language learning. The Centre provides students, teachers and education professionals with a range of programmes, which at undergraduate level include short summer courses delivered on campus and a number of collaborative programmes delivered with partner institutions overseas.
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International Education English Language Requirements There is an additional language entry requirement if you have not completed your education in an English-speaking country. To meet our English language requirements you need to achieve one of the following: IELTS: overall band 6.0 and above TOEFL: iBT80 and above GCSE: Level C and above CEFR: Level B2 and above PTE (Academic): 50 and above Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in
English: Level C and above CAE Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Advanced English: Level B and above Other language qualifications can be
International Degree Preparation Programme This programme is ideal for students who would like to study at the University but who cannot yet fulfil all the academic and/ or English language entry requirements. Students follow a flexible programme which prepares them for study at undergraduate level and beyond. Students work on improving their competence in the English language whilst adapting to the conventions and expectations of a UK institution of higher education.
Entry requirements Successfully completed High School Diploma or equivalent A minimum level of English of IELTS 4.5
or equivalent.
considered. Some more linguistically demanding undergraduate programmes may require higher minimum English language standards.
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Academic English Preparation Courses For students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements for Bachelor degrees we can arrange a 5, 10 or 20 week Academic English Preparation programme depending on your current level of English. Programmes have been designed to provide you with intensive English language support and to develop your study skills in English Language for Academic Purposes before the start of your academic studies. At the end of your course, you will receive a detailed report on your levels of competence in all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes. This report will be based on the results of assessment of your performance and achievement during the course.
Study Abroad We support and encourage students to take part in different exchange schemes available. Through the Erasmus Exchange scheme students can spend one semester or one academic year studying at one of our European partner universities. The Overseas Exchange programme enables students from the University to spend one semester or full academic year at one of our partner institutions overseas such as in the USA or Chile. The University is able to provide a variety of Study Abroad programmes in Plymouth for international students. These currently include: Semester or academic year attachment for those students enrolled on an undergraduate degree outside of the UK Local supervised school teaching attachments for trainee teachers from other countries Language development programmes for
international undergraduates.
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Entry Requirements If you would like advice on your eligibility, please contact the Admissions Office who are happy to discuss any individual aspects.
The following are the minimum qualifications acceptable for admission to the first year of an undergraduate degree provided that, in addition, there is evidence of acceptable levels of literacy and, where applicable, numeracy. General Studies A Level/AS Level will not be accepted. All entrants will need to provide evidence of GCSE English Language Grade C or an equivalent qualification prior to registration on the programme.
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You are reminded to check carefully that you can satisfy any specific programme requirements and meet the UCAS tariff points as indicated for each programme. Holders of international qualifications not listed will be considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions Office for further advice on the acceptability of specific qualifications. Telephone: 01752 636890 or email: admissions@marjon.ac.uk
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GCE
At least two passes at A Level or at least one pass at A Level and two passes at AS Level in different subjects
Advanced or Progression Diploma
Generally accepted for entry providing any specific programme requirements have been met
Any BTEC qualification at Level 3 including Extended Diploma, National Diploma, Certificate and Subsidiaries
Individual or a combination of BTECs will be accepted for entry providing any specific programme requirements have been met
BTEC HND or HNC
Overall pass
CACHE Diploma
Pass at the appropriate level
OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma
Pass at the appropriate level
Foundation Degree
Acceptable – will be considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with credits at merit or distinction at level 3 at the appropriate level
Scottish Highers
Two Scottish Advanced Highers or four Scottish Highers passed at an appropriate level will be considered. Other Scottish qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
Irish Leaving Certificate
Passes in five subjects at higher level, four of which should be grade A–C
AQA Baccalaureate
Overall pass
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (WBAD)
Overall pass
European Baccalaureate
Overall pass
International Baccalaureate
Overall pass with points at the appropriate level
Open University
60 credits
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Entry Requirements BEd Entry Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required to become a classroom teacher. The following programmes offer QTS: BEd (Hons) Early Years BEd (Hons) Primary Education BEd (Hons) Secondary Education and Physical Education
In addition to the specific course entry requirements, all BEd applicants will need to meet the following general entry requirements: Be able to clearly and accurately communicate both spoken and written English Candidates must take part in an individual and/or a group interview with representatives from schools as well as University tutors For Early Years and Primary courses,
candidates must have a minimum of 10 days independent experience in mainstream primary schools within the last two years (before application)
For Secondary courses, candidates must have a minimum of two days in each of two secondary schools (before application) Pass the Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy by 30 June. Applicants should register at: www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching
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GCSE Requirements
Suitability Clearance
In addition to the general entry requirements, our current practice is that students must have already achieved Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSEs or acceptable equivalent qualifications. If you are applying for Primary programmes, you must have already achieved a Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in at least one Science subject. We will consider English, Mathematics and Science being taken as part of an Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided it is GCSE equivalent.
You will be required to:
Please note that Level 2 Key Skills in Application of Numbers and Communication or Certificates in Adult Literacy or Numeracy, are not sufficient to meet the entry requirements to a BEd programme.
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Undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check related to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Joint Circular “Protection of Children”. Details on how to do this will be sent to you.
Meet the Secretary of State’s
requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach as detailed in Fit to Teach by completing an online medical questionnaire. Details on how to do this will be sent to you.
All details are correct at time of going to print. BEd programmes are dependent upon government allocation of student places.
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Applications What You Need to Know When Making an Application Applications for full time FdA, BA, BEd and BSc courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications should be made at: www.ucas.com The University is a registered centre for online applications. If you have difficulty in applying online please contact our Admissions Office. If applying for other programmes, including part time study, you should telephone: 01752 636890 or email: admissions@marjon.ac.uk
The Admissions Office When we receive your application we may invite you to attend an interview which is a requirement for some programmes. Those offered places on a programme not requiring an interview will be invited to visit us on a post-application Visit Day. Pre-application Open Days are offered for students who have not yet applied. When you visit you will be able to tour the University and talk to teaching staff and students. If you are travelling a long distance, we may be able to provide overnight accommodation. Please contact us if this is a requirement – the Admissions Office is always happy to answer any query you may have.
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Equal Opportunities Policy The University believes that the diversity of its community is an essential part of its values and enriches the employment, research, study and learning experience. We welcome applicants with varied experiences and different backgrounds and we are committed to encouraging all to apply.
Financial Support Arrangements You should ensure that you are able to meet the costs of your study before enrolling. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (DBIS) publishes information about funding higher education. You are strongly advised to consult them about financial support. Visit: www.gov.uk/browse/ education/student-finance or telephone: 0845 300 5090. If you are applying from overseas, you should consult the relevant authorities in your own country.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Students with Non-standard Qualifications
If you receive offers onto programmes that include working with children, you will be asked to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. These requirements comply with the procedures that the government has introduced to facilitate safer recruitment. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to admission and each case is considered on an individual basis and depends upon the nature of the offence. Full details of the University policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website or by contacting the Admissions Office. Information about the DBS can be found at: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
The University recognises the value of learning that takes place outside of formal education institutions.
English Language Requirements
You are advised to check the detailed entry requirements for your chosen course before applying. We are committed to providing progression opportunities wherever possible.
If you have not completed your education in an English-speaking country, e.g. the UK, the USA, Australia, you must be able to understand written and spoken English and have an appropriate qualification in English (e.g. IELTS).
Through the identification of the skills and knowledge acquired informally and reflection upon learning processes, those who do not have the standard entry requirements but do have a minimum of three years relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis for entry onto our programmes or for accelerated entry into years 2 or 3 of a programme. A minimum standard of literacy and numeracy where appropriate will still be required to ensure that students are likely to successfully complete the programme.
Completing Your Application Form Institution code name: PMARJ Institution code: P63
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Centre for Sporting Excellence The University of St Mark & St John is home to one of the most comprehensive programmes of sport participation, performance, education and research of any UK university and is renowned for its world-class facilities. Sport is at the very heart of our university. Our reputation for sporting excellence and impact through sport is a reflection of our heritage, world-leading facilities, teaching, research, links with sport teams and communities and, most importantly, our students, including our Elite Sport Scholars.
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Centre for Sporting Excellence Sport Hall of Fame The University of St Mark & St John is currently celebrating its 175th anniversary and sport forms both an important and fascinating part of our history and heritage. Our Sport Hall of Fame celebrates alumni who have reached the highest levels in their sports. Included in the Hall of Fame are our world champions and Olympic medallists. The University has been the home of international athletes and coaches since the nineteenth century and from where staff and students have played key roles in shaping global sport.
Helen Glover MBE
Jon Rudd
Katherine Endacott
First Gold Medallist for Women’s Rowing and for Team GB, 2012 Olympics
Coached Lithuanian Swimmer Rūta Meilutytė to Olympic Gold, 2012
Gold and Silver Medalist for Sprint, 2010 Commonwealth Games
Ron Pickering
Sir Fred Wall
JR Schumacher
GB Athletics Coach 1964 Olympics, TV Presenter and Sports Commentator
1895 – Devised the first off-side rule for football
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1883 – Developed the system of global football refereeing
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Recreational Sport All our students have the opportunity, through the student membership scheme, to access one of the most comprehensive sport centres in the South West of England. Marjon Sport Federation manages a variety of different sport clubs for students to join and actively promotes British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) activities. We offer the complete sporting experience on our single campus. Join us and make new friends, play sport and have an active social life! Our facilities are among the best of any UK university and underpin our theory-informed applied teaching for our sport students. Our facilities are also in demand by world-class athletes and professional teams and are open to the local community: u Swimming Pool u 80 Station Fitness Suite u Indoor Climbing Wall u Gymnasium u Triple-sized Sports Hall u Grass Pitches and 3G Pitch u Astro Turf Pitch u Tennis Courts u Environmental Chamber
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Centre for Sporting Excellence Building on Plymouth’s growing reputation as a centre for international excellence in aquatics, we have elite sport scholars in swimming and diving as well as in football, table tennis and pole vault including: Aaron Rikhaus and Ben
Elite Sport Scholarships The University seeks to promote sport, exercise and physical activity to all students. Those who perform in sport at a high level are supported by the University’s Sport Scholarships which assist talented athletes in developing their sporting careers without compromising their education. Our well established Sport Scholarship programme supports individuals recognised by their sport governing body as elite. “My sport scholarship and overall support from all the staff and lecturers has been a key factor in my recent senior call up. The scholarship enables me to use the gym facilities to make sure I am as fit as possible to compete, while the sport clinic is able to book me in for a massage etc. The scholarship money helps me massively as women’s football is still growing, therefore any extra help allows me to purchase new equipment and travel to training without worrying.” Jemma Rose
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Proud in swimming. Aaron is in the British Senior Team and Ben is the Senior British 50m butterfly champion.
Jemma Rose who plays
football for Bristol Ladies Academy in the Women’s Super League, is a member of the Senior England team and won a gold medal with Team GB at the World Student Games in Russia 2013.
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Club Sport Located on the University’s campus, "Plymouth Marjon Sports Club" is the largest and fastest growing community sports club in the region. It comprises a collection of clubs open to the community including schools and students. We strive to provide the best opportunities for players, coaches, officials and volunteers across a range of sporting endeavours including: u Rugby u Hockey u Basketball u Netball u Football u Volleyball u Cricket
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Centre for Sporting Excellence Elite Sport Located in Plymouth on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, our location, expertise and world-class facilities provide elite and professional sports clubs with the ideal environment to conduct preseason training and testing. We work with Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion and Exeter Chiefs through multidiscipline and bespoke support delivery including access to our training pitches, gym, strength and conditioning facilities and sports therapy provision. The University is committed to sharing its facilities and expertise with international partners. We hosted the Ghanaian National Olympic team in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics and we are are proud to be the leading education partner in Plymouth’s successful bid to be selected as a preferred training centre for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The Sport and Health Sciences Support Team offers tailor-made assessment, monitoring, conditioning, injury prevention and technical support programmes for all sports participants. The team currently offer support to elite youth, junior and senior national and international athletes across a range of sports including climbing, football, rugby, Tai Kwando, swimming, fencing and pentathlon.
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This support is both short term and long term and provides a base for optimising performance provided by qualified, and nationally accredited, staff with substantial practitioner experience.
UTC Aerospace Systems is a global supplier of inertial systems, winning three national awards in 2011 for export, quality and people management. UTC Aerospace Systems recognises the importance of health and well-being and through their relationship with the University offers access to a range of activities and health initiatives designed to support staff and ultimately the business.
Industry-Related Short Courses While studying at the University, all students have the opportunity to participate in Sports Coach UK, First Aid, ISRM, National Pool Lifeguard and National Governing Body Level 1 and 2 Awards. These courses are useful for students looking for paid or voluntary opportunities as well as students studying sport courses who are looking to develop their CVs and gain relevant practical experience.
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Marjon Student Union The Student Union provides a unique opportunity for students to run their own services.
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We work closely with each University department, particularly Student Support, and are here to represent and support you if you have any issues and concerns. You will automatically become a Student Union member when you arrive at the University (unless you opt out), but you can also buy an NUS Extra card to take advantage of discounts in Plymouth’s shops, restaurants and entertainment. Situated in the main building, the Union areas are a hive of activity where you can socialise, work, seek advice and find out about events or just chill out with a coffee. We are governed by two full time (sabbatical) officers, supported by a team of full time staff. We are also assisted by the Student Union Executive Committee who represent the wider student population. Listening to you, the students, is what makes the University of St Mark & St John such a great place to study.
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MSU Mission Statement Marjon Student Union (MSU) is run by students to endeavour to meet the needs of students through: Representation – To represent the views
of students across all areas of the institution and promote the interest of students on a local and national level Participation – To encourage diversity through involvement in activities and development opportunities Recreation – To create a friendly and open social environment and facilitate inter-university sport at national level Services – To provide quality services to the highest possible standard.
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Marjon Student Union MSU focuses heavily on student engagement and we ask our students to give regular feedback so that we can enhance their experience across all areas such as onsite services or even learning and teaching quality – we do it all! MSU is a thriving entertainment venue and is constantly evolving. Each month we have a calendar of events keeping everybody busy and entertained. It all starts in September with Freshers Fortnight, a social explosion of live acts, fancy dress and something for everyone culminating in the Freshers Ball. Following the University’s £20 million development, we now have a modern dining hall and Student Union Bar which gives us two function rooms for larger events. Big sporting events are shown throughout the week. The Student Union has a wide range of clubs and societies to join and is a big part of why the University of St Mark & St John is one of the strongest sport institutions in the region. Whether your game is football, rugby, netball or surfing, we have clubs for all abilities. Within the Sports Federation we have academies in several sports, allowing individuals a pathway to success not only regionally but nationally and internationally. If you are not the sporty type, the Marjon Student Union is happy to support and encourage students to establish new clubs and societies that will benefit others.
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MSU is always there to support you. Because it is independent from the University it is in a unique position to support and articulate the student viewpoint.
There are opportunities to work within your Union whether it be through volunteering or part time paid positions. These range from admin help through to joining our Marjon Union Social Team (MUST) or Media Team. These teams help create a strong link between the Union and students to provide information to all regarding events and help organise the running of these events. We have a group of elected officers which provide structure to the Union and are a first point of call. These positions are highly sought after and allow the officers to represent the students at an early stage. There are many opportunities within the Student Union to work on national and local campaigns as well as the online SU magazine “The GrapeVine”. The main highlight of our year is the May Ball, where all the stops are pulled out and we provide a spectacular black tie evening accompanied by music, food and socialising.
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Computing and Media Services Our aim is to make studying easier for you! With a state-of-the-art, hi-bandwidth network and WiFi coverage practically everywhere on campus you can access the web wherever and whenever you want. This is very handy when you consider how important it is to be able to access your course resources on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). If you would prefer to use our computers then we have plenty to choose from including Apple Mac suites and PC rooms – with a wide range of software and a 24-hour open-access computer room where you can work any time day or night. Printing is a snip with networked full duplex colour printers available around the campus.
If you need to borrow a video camera our Computing and Media Services department can loan you one. They can also loan you a tripod, sound recorder, PA, boombox, projector or one of a host of other technical gizmos to help you in your studies. Our IT support desk is there to help you resolve all your IT problems and our Open Learning Unit provides courses on a range of topics from getting the best from Microsoft Office to using the VLE.
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The Library "The Library is extremely important to access information and it has enabled me to maintain good marks in order to develop my knowledge and skills." Final year student The Library has in excess of 140,000 items in stock, including a dedicated teaching practice library, an invaluable resource for students on placement in schools. A wealth of online resources including e-books and e-journals can be accessed both on and off campus. The Library has a one-stop search engine allowing you to search across all of the Library’s resources simultaneously. You are also able to log into your Library account to renew and reserve books remotely. The Library is divided into distinct study zones tailored for your needs, including a social study area, bookable group work rooms, quiet and silent study areas and also an IT suite. A wireless network is available throughout the Library and there are facilities for printing, copying and scanning. The Library is designed to cater for everyone’s needs. Lifts are available to all floors and there is a hearing loop at the Library counter, a terminal with a large screen and a scanner on a height adjustable desk. A dedicated PC holds the JAWS screen reader software.
The Copy Shop A range of reprographic services are available from the Copy Shop including black and white and colour photocopying, collation, binding and laminating. Paper can also be purchased. The Copy Shop can be accessed from the Library or from the entrance on the Quad. Opening hours and further details can be found on the website.
"The Library is an approachable, student friendly venue to study." Final year student
A team of experienced friendly staff is on hand to offer advice, assistance and information skills training. Printed, web-based and video guides are also available to help you find your way around the Library resources. Please visit our website for more information about the Library and its resources.
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The Chaplaincy Centre The Chaplaincy Centre is at the heart of the campus and reflects the University’s commitment to its Christian foundation and heritage. Chaplaincy at the University exists to provide spiritual and pastoral support for all students and staff, whether or not they are part of a faith tradition. The Chaplain, the Revd Paul Thompson, and the Chaplaincy Assistants will give you a warm welcome, and are on hand to help you in any way they can.
We offer the following: The Marshall Room – a common room with kitchen
facilities, TV and good WiFi connection. It is also the cheapest coffee on the campus Christian worship – daily Morning and Evening Prayer, weekly Communion and other services to mark special events and occasions Space for prayer with a prayer wall and a book to note prayer requests Personal prayer when requested Links and referrals to local churches and other faith
centres Christian Union Christians in Sport Alpha Course – seven-week course in Christian basics Multifaith quiet room and notice board Private conversations with chaplaincy staff when requested Choir and music groups Social activities – trips, quiz nights, parties, etc. Retreats and quiet days.
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The Wider Community
The Multifaith Community
The Chaplaincy Centre also looks for opportunities to be involved in the wider community of Plymouth and Diocese of Exeter and so we also offer:
The Chaplaincy Centre is here to support people of all faiths and we offer:
The “Jump” group which is led by a
Chaplaincy Assistant and includes student volunteers who use puppets to run assemblies in local primary schools Facilities for local churches and groups
to meet for quiet days, conferences and retreats at weekends and out-of-term time as well as occasional rehearsal space for a local choir and orchestra
Support for local charities and missions Links, including an annual combined
retreat, with the local parishes of Eggbuckland and Estover.
A multifaith quiet room A dedicated Islamic prayer room Links to local faith communities and faith advisors A multifaith notice board.
The Building The Chaplaincy Centre consists of: The Chapel of St Mark & St John A multifaith quiet room The Marshall common room with tea, coffee, basic kitchen facilities and plenty of Fairtrade goodies for sale The Chaplain’s office
Our History The University is very proud of its Christian foundation as a Church of England voluntary University and its distinguished 175 year history. Its constituent Colleges, St John’s Battersea and St Mark’s Chelsea, date back to the 1840s and moved from London to Plymouth in 1973.
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The Chaplaincy office The dedicated Islamic Prayer room -
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Supporting Students The University of St Mark & St John aims to provide an outstanding student experience through managing integrated, seamless support services for students to help them realise their potential and to be the very best they can be – before, during and beyond their studies.
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The University’s Student Support service was one of the first in the country to receive the coveted Matrix accreditation in 2005 and has continued to meet the high standard required ever since.
Before You Arrive Making the Right Choice Specialist University careers staff are happy to provide one-to-one advice and guidance in relation to studying at undergraduate level and to explore the course options that might best suit you and your specific career aspirations. Email: careers@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636891
Disability and Inclusion Advice and Support (DIAS) The University’s experienced DIAS team provides information, guidance and support to both prospective and current students relating to all forms of disability, medical conditions and Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLDs), including dyslexia. DIAS is able to advise you prior to applying and throughout the application process. Prospective students are encouraged to make early contact. There is a clear right to confidentiality concerning all disability issues; however, prospective students are encouraged to disclose their disability at the application stage. This means our specialist advisers will be better able to plan your support with you in advance of your studies, ensuring a smoother transition into higher education. Early contact is vital – our friendly team is normally available to meet prospective students on the advertised Open Days either by prior arrangement or by dropping in to the Student Support Service. For more information, visit the University’s Disability and Inclusion web pages. Email: disability@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636833
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Bursaries and Scholarships
The Student Support Finance and Welfare team is set up to advise you prior to arrival and throughout your studies on a range of financial issues, from basic advice on funding entitlements to complex guidance about serious financial problems. Our in-house team offers advice, guidance and information regarding student loans and grants, as well as NHS funding. Registered students may also be eligible to apply for the Access to Learning Fund, a means tested fund provided by the Government to help students experiencing serious financial difficulty. The University also sets aside funds to help support students.
Fees From 2014/15 entry, our typical full time undergraduate tuition fee is £9,000 per year. Our Accelerated two year undergraduate degree tuition fee is £9,000 and our Work Based Learning Foundation degree tuition fee is £5,250.
Money is often the biggest concern when entering higher education. Students may be eligible for support towards their fees and living costs from sources such as Student Finance England, NHS and Teacher Training bursaries. Bursaries and scholarships are extra sources of financial help from colleges and universities. They’re paid directly into your bank account and are on top of any student loans or grants you may get and do not have to be repaid. The University operates a bursary and scholarship scheme supporting fees, living costs and associated costs of study. These are subject to a number of different criteria. For full details of the different Bursaries and Scholarships available including our Elite Sport Scholar scheme, please visit our website.
Funding Support for Care Leavers Care Leavers may be eligible for a £1,000 Care Leaver Bursary – check out the latest information on our web pages or contact an adviser. For up-to-date information on the above, please visit the Student Support Finance and Welfare web pages. Email: studentfinance@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636891
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Moving In Accommodation Choosing where you want to study is a big decision. The availability and price of accommodation can be an important factor in that decision. For many, becoming a student can be the first experience of living away from home. Moving to new surroundings is both exciting and sometimes a little daunting. We understand this transition and so put a great deal of effort into helping students with their accommodation requirements.
On-Site Accommodation We are a University community based on a single campus in a great location making it that much easier to meet people, live safely and securely in on-site residential accommodation and enjoy easy access to all university facilities right on the doorstep.
Each student also has access to a kitchen and a communal room shared between four to nine students – this creates a fantastic opportunity for you to make new friends. All License Agreements are fixed for the academic year including the Christmas and Easter vacations.
Dining-In-Scheme Living in Halls you participate in the DiningIn-Scheme (DIS). You may top up your DIS card at any time by taking your card and payment to the Catering Office. A DIS card may be purchased by Village and nonresidents. Residents may use their DIS card as and when they want throughout the duration of their course in all dining areas (where they will receive a 10% discount) and the Campus Shop. Email: accommodation@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636711
First year students who apply and meet the admissions requirements are prioritised for our on-site accommodation. There is a good choice for you with seven catered Halls of Residence and 38 self-catering Village Houses available. Students are allocated a single study bedroom, in either a standard room with a wash hand basin and access to shared shower facilities or a single en-suite.
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Supporting Students Campus Support Team We provide extensive support to students living on campus both in the Halls of Residence and in the Student Village. A team of Senior Resident Students led by our Staff Resident Wardens pro-actively advise and guide students on all aspects of campus life, including oversight of welfare and safety within campus accommodation. In addition, a Campus Support Assistant is on duty 24/7 to ensure access to round the clock help for our residential students.
Parking Student residents on campus are not able to park any vehicles except in exceptional circumstances.
Childcare The Flying Start Nursery is ideally located within the University grounds in a purpose-designed building. You can access information about other local childcare options via the Plymouth City Council website: www.plymouth.gov.uk
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Supporting Your Studies Academic Skills The Academic Skills team aims to help students meet the specific challenges of higher education. No matter what your educational background, in order to complete academic work successfully, you will need to develop a particular set of skills, some of which may be new or unfamiliar. Excellent time management is essential, as is the ability to research effectively and to think critically. You will also be required to develop an academic style in your written work and to reference accurately.
Academic Advice Academic Advice staff are on hand to provide impartial one-to-one advice and guidance for any problems you may encounter with your academic programme, including change of course or modules. This service forms part of the network of support for undergraduate students that includes your Personal Tutor and the Marjon Student Union.
A wide range of self-access materials, including study guides and podcasts, are available electronically, as well as a complete guide to Harvard referencing, all of which can be accessed online. The Academic Skills team offers daily drop-in sessions in the Library as well as a programme of interactive workshops throughout the year. If you require more personalised support, our advisers are available to respond to individuals and small groups. Email: academicskills@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636700 ext 8218
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Supporting Students Supporting Your Future Career Employability At the University of St Mark & St John we understand the importance of employable skills and attributes, embedding useful activity within your studies from the first day of your student journey. We encourage you to get involved in student societies, which provide opportunities for you to learn about different types of business and we ensure that all our degree disciplines give you the advantage of getting a quality experience, working within an area that allows you to demonstrate your selfawareness and ambition.
Exchanges The University has strong links with other international organisations and universities, offering you the opportunity to experience life in America or Europe as part of your studies. Having the chance to experience other cultures and learn from new communities can be rewarding, enhancing your communication skills and widening your horizons, which are all attributes that employers value, making you stand out from other graduates. Even if you don’t fancy taking part in a foreign trip, there is always the option for an exchange within the UK to further expand your networks and enrich your skills.
Entrepreneurship If you have always dreamt of running your own company, we can provide the platform to make that dream a reality, with staff that can help you run a social enterprise or set up a money making widget, allowing you to use your own initiative and creativity which is supported at every level.
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Volunteering We understand that each of our students will be motivated in different ways so we greatly value engagement with our local community to support the placement of volunteers and the facilitation of community activities. Not only does volunteering provide a chance for you to indulge your passion, it gives you an opportunity to develop new skills. We take pride in helping our students record their volunteering activity and to present these experiences as transferable skills to future employers. Email: volunteer@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636700 Find us on Facebook: Marjon Student Volunteering
Work Placements As a University we have gained a good reputation for our close links with the professions. Students embarking on courses that contain professional practice will be spending dedicated time working in industry based placements allowing them to build a portfolio of expertise within their training that directly relates to their academic studies. The opportunity to work on world class projects, such as the cancer clinic, run in partnership with Peninsula Cancer Network and Macmillan Cancer Support, or gain experience at the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre propel our students into exciting and stimulating careers within these vocational areas.
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Supporting Students Support and Career Guidance We also understand that sometimes the move away from home or the transition into a new educational environment is difficult. Occasionally, the amount of learning and change is overwhelming and to help make sure we support all our students during their time with us, we have a fantastic team who can help with everything from referencing and academic study to housing and finance. It is an incredible service, well-resourced and staffed with exceptionally skilled individuals, there for you throughout your student life if you need it. Being an employable commodity starts as soon as you embark on your university career. At the University of St Mark & St John, we are passionate about ensuring all our students have the skills and attributes that will make them stand out from the crowd. We strive to make certain that every student leaves with a portfolio of evidence and experience that would impress any employer.
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Every now and then it’s perfectly normal for our students to want to enter an area of work that is removed from their degree discipline. Our knowledgeable career advisors are fantastic at ensuring that all the experience and learning students gain while studying is used to demonstrate their transferable skills to employers. Whatever direction you want to go in, we work with our students to help them plan their next move. That’s why we have outstanding employability results, ranking us the 2nd best for employability amongst the 11 universities in the South West. 93.5% of our students are in employment or have gone on to further study six months after graduating (HESA, 2013). Whatever your direction of travel the University of St Mark & St John will help you get to your destination. Once you graduate, our support continues through our Alumni Service as we are keen to stay in touch with your career successes. We also offer careers support for up to five years after graduation.
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Supporting Your Health and Well-Being Healthy Body
Get Active
If you are moving to the area you will need to register with a local health centre. We have a strong working partnership with a nearby health centre Elm Surgery (www.elmsurgery.co.uk) or you can choose from a list held on the NHS website (www.nhs.uk/Service-Search) which also includes information on local dentists and pharmacies.
We offer the complete sporting experience for our students who each have the opportunity to access our world-class Sports Centre on campus. Join us and make new friends, play sport and have an active social life!
Healthy Mind Our BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) qualified counsellors positively promote ways in which students can look after themselves to ensure they reach their full potential. However, difficulties can occur at any time, especially during periods of transition, when it may help to talk to a counsellor. The Student Counselling and Well-Being Service provides a wide range of services including directed self-help, a resource library, workshops, therapeutic groups and individual counselling. For more information visit our Student Counselling and Well-Being web page.
Social Activities You will be warmly welcomed with a range of formal and informal events run by the University and Marjon Student Union and there are many opportunities throughout your student life to make new friends and to get to know University staff. There is a Student Officer responsible for coordinating a mature students group as well as contributing to social activities led by the Student Union. The Chaplaincy Centre’s Marshall Room is a popular social space where you can make drinks and meet with friends. There are also opportunities to join in with a variety of voluntary opportunities both on campus and off-campus – these can be fun, relaxing and an ideal way of making new friends as well as giving something back to the local community.
Email: counselling@marjon.ac.uk Tel: 01752 636850
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Supporting Students Disability and Inclusion Advice and Support (DIAS) The University has an experienced team providing information, guidance and support for all of our students. Accessing Support Once your place at the University is confirmed, DIAS is available to assess your needs fully, either themselves or in conjunction with outside agencies. If you are eligible, via the production of medical or other appropriate evidence, the team will also guide you through the process of applying for Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) which is the main source of financial support for disabled students in HE. Support can take the form of specialist study skills tuition for dyslexia, relevant specialist equipment and assistive technology and/or employment of a Non-Medical Helper. UK students should make their DSA applications via Student Finance England (SFE) or NHS Student Grants Unit (as applicable) at the earliest opportunity to ensure that a full Needs Assessment can be arranged so that any practical support is made available as soon as possible. The team liaises with outside agencies to ensure that a wide range of individual needs are met related to studying.
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If you find you do not qualify for DSAs you should contact DIAS to discuss possible alternative support. DIAS also liaises with other University departments as appropriate to ensure that students are supported throughout their studies – this includes requests for special arrangements for examination for example. Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. dyslexia) Our specialist Dyslexia Tutors provide specialist "in-house" study skills support to students identified as having dyslexia, dyspraxia and other SPLDs and who are in receipt of DSAs – see "Accessing Support". Please contact DIAS who will be happy to support you.
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Terms and Conditions A contract is formed between you and the University of St Mark & St John as soon as you accept the offer of a place on a programme of study offered by the University. The terms of this contract are set out below and your acceptance of a place and enrolment as a student of the University are expressly subject to them.
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Tariff conditions may change, please see website at time of application.
All offers and subsequent contracts will only be valid against evidence of the prescribed entry qualifications being obtained by the potential student before their registration on a programme. The University unreservedly declares null and void any offer, invitation to treat, or contract where this obligation is not met.
You should note that an offer of a place on a programme made by the University may be subject to a number of conditions, which may differ from the admission requirements indicated in the University’s Prospectus.
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A condition of enrolment is that all students are required to abide by the University’s Regulations, as contained in the Student Handbook, and the regulations governing their academic programme. For example, these include rules about academic assessment and progression, student appeals against academic failure, the University’s rules for good conduct and student discipline, Library and IT regulations, health and safety rules, etc. The contents are incorporated in these terms and conditions by reference. A student should be aware that he/she may be excluded from the University under these Regulations. Copies of the Regulations will be available for inspection at enrolment and on the University’s website and Virtual Learning Environment “LearningSpace”.
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The University does not accept responsibility or liability for loss or damage to property, or transfer of computer viruses to equipment used, or any other loss, damage or liability or claim suffered in connection with an application made by an individual for admission to the University.
3. The University’s annual Prospectus is produced at the earliest possible date to provide the maximum assistance to prospective applicants. It is inevitable that changes will occur to programmes and information described in the Prospectus between the date of printing and the beginning of the relevant academic year. The University must therefore reserve the right to vary the content and delivery of programmes, to discontinue programmes or elements within them, or to introduce new programmes (or elements within them), if the University considers it necessary at any time. Changes may occur before or after enrolment. 4.
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All offers of places made by the University are made on the basis that the University expects to provide the programme in the intended year of enrolment. In the unlikely event that it proves necessary to cancel a student’s choice of programme, or materially alter the nature or content of a student’s choice of programme, the University will endeavour to offer the student a place on a similar programme, if possible. However, the University cannot accept liability for any loss, distress or inconvenience caused by the cancellation or alteration of a programme.
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Information supplied by a student at enquiry, enrolment and otherwise supplied by a student to the University will be used by the University’s central administrative offices, its library, and its facilities for administrative purposes only, in accordance with the University’s registration under the Data Protection Act. Relevant information held about you will be sent to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). This forms your HESA record, which contains details of your ethnic group and any disabilities you have.
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7. HESA will pass your record, or parts of it, to any
of the following organisations that need it to carry out their statutory functions connected with funding higher education:
Department for Business Innovation and Skills (DBIS) Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) Scottish Executive (SE) (Scottish Government [SG]) Department for Employment and Learning, Northern Ireland (DEL[NI]) Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) Teaching Agency (TA) Research Councils UK (RCUK) Department for Education (DfE) and any other successor bodies.
HESA and the organisations listed above will use the information mainly to produce statistics. This may result in information being published and released to other approved users, including academic researchers and commercial organisations. Your record will not be used in a way that could affect you personally and the organisations will take precautions to reduce the risk of you being identified from the information once it is published and released. While you are a student, we will need to keep your contact details. These do not form part of your HESA record, so HESA and the organisations listed above cannot use this record to contact you. If you are on an ITT course at an institution in England, HESA will also pass your record to the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL). The National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) is a data controller under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. The NCTL will process your personal data in order to fulfil its remit and its legal obligations, including the administration of provisional registration.
Except where there is a legal obligation, the NCTL will not share your data with any third party, except those fulfilling a service on their behalf and under their expressed instructions. Towards the end of your studies, we will pass your contact details to the organisation that has been contracted to carry out the National Student Survey. That organisation will use your details only for that purpose, and will then delete them. About six months after you graduate, we will contact you to ask you to fill in the HESA “Destinations of Leavers from HE” survey. We will not give your contact details to HESA. You might be included in a sample of leavers who are surveyed again a few years after they graduate. If so, we will pass your contact details to the organisation that has been contracted to carry out that survey. That organisation will use your details only for that purpose, and will then delete them. (If you do not want to take part in this second survey, please let us know.) Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to a copy of the information HESA holds about you. You will have to pay a small fee for this. If you have any concerns about your information being used for these purposes, please contact HESA: HESA 95 Promenade Cheltenham GL50 1HZ Website: www.hesa.ac.uk
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The University assumes that a student enrolling for a programme of study is aware of the scale of fees and charges relating to that programme including any tuition fees payable by the student, and that the student understands that, should any sponsor fail to pay due fees and charges, then the student will be personally liable to pay them to the University.
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In the event that any term, condition or provision set out in the University’s Prospectus, the University’s Regulations, Programme Regulations, or these terms and conditions, is held to be invalid or unlawful, then such term, condition or provision will be withdrawn from the contract between a student and the University without prejudice to the remaining terms and conditions which shall continue to be valid.
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Getting to the University There is a variety of ways in which you can travel to the University. We are fortunate to be situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Travel Cards
Air
As a student, you should enquire about discount travel cards which entitle you to further discounts on road and rail travel within the UK. For international destinations, students should enquire about an International Student Identity Card which entitles you to discounted travel throughout the world.
Exeter Airport is only 45 minutes away and provides services to Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and the Channel Islands as well as a comprehensive Flybe service to destinations across Europe. In addition, it serves many tour operators for package holidays abroad. Bristol airport is just 112 miles away.
Rail
Road
Plymouth is well served by Intercity highspeed trains. There are frequent services to London Paddington, as well as fast Intercity services to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh. There is even a direct rail link through to Aberdeen!
Plymouth is accessed via the A38 Devon Expressway which links to the motorway network at Exeter (M5). You can join the M4 to London and South Wales or the M6 to the Midlands and the North.
Ferry Brittany Ferries operate services from Plymouth to Roscoff and Santander opening up a wealth of European travel. Links to France and Spain are right on your doorstep. In the summer there are between one and three sailings each day to Roscoff.
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Bristol is just 112 miles away from Plymouth, while London is only a four-hour journey. National Express runs fast, frequent and low-priced services every day to major cities throughout Britain. Coaches link with Exeter, Gatwick and Heathrow airports. More detailed driving directions can be found on page 172.
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Getting to the University From Cornwall
From M5 (Exeter, Bristol)
Cross the Tamar Bridge and continue
Head for the South West on the M5
onward to the A38
from Bristol to Exeter, then the A38 Devon Expressway to Plymouth. Take the second exit for Manadon Roundabout (signposted City Centre, Tavistock A386)
Exit the A38 at Manadon Roundabout
(signposted City Centre, Tavistock A386) Keep in left-hand lane and at the roundabout take the second exit (signposted Tavistock A386, Hospital, A&E)
Keep in the right-hand lane (signposted
Merge onto the A386 and move into the right-hand lane (signposted Hospital, A&E)
Tavistock A386, Derriford) and at the roundabout take the fifth exit (signposted Tavistock A386, Hospital, A&E)
Merge onto the A386 and move into
the right-hand lane (signposted Hospital, A&E)
Continue straight on At Derriford roundabout take the third exit (signposted Hospital, A&E, University)
Continue straight on
At traffic lights turn left (signposted University of St Mark & St John)
At Derriford roundabout take the third exit (signposted Hospital, A&E, University)
Take the third right entering the
At traffic lights turn left (signposted
University campus, and follow the road round to the left.
University of St Mark & St John) Take the third right entering the
University campus, and follow the road round to the left.
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