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POSTGRADUATE STUDY 2014

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Welcome

from Dr Peter Dewhurst

R eal worl d l earni ng i n a u n i qu e se t t i n g to tak e your career to th e n e x t l e v e l

The industries we work with are dynamic, global, and changing all the time: event management, travel and tourism, international hospitality, spa management, sports coaching. Dr Peter Dewhurst Strategic Director University of Derby Buxton

Our postgraduate courses are equally dynamic. You will share your learning with people who have worked in these industries and are passionate about sharing their expertise. You want to reach the top in your career. We want to help get you there. Our postgraduate and professional courses are focused on developing your skills and knowledge to the next level; underpinning what you have learned in your role so far with a sound academic foundation on which to build for your future, whether that’s through promotion or a business start-up. Our partnerships with the Institute of Hospitality Management, Institute of Tourism Management, International Spa Association, and National Outdoor Events Association, tell us what they are looking for from their employees. And our team are linked to the professional networks for their subject areas. They know the latest trends and challenges in those industries, and are helping shape industries’ response to shifts in government policy or professional practice. We also work closely with organisations such as Elemis and Capita Symonds to develop bespoke professional development programmes.

The quality and relevance of our teaching are recognised at national, international, and professional level. That’s good to know when you’re about to invest your time and money in a qualification to take your career forward. You are about to take on the challenge of balancing the demands of your day job with your professional development. With our experience of supporting students in this situation, we’re flexible and realistic about that. We have developed our courses so that you can use the issues you deal with every day as material for your academic studies. And that will mean you discover new ways to improve your performance and your impact on your company. To maximise this, you will complete a work based project so you can apply what you have learned to your real world situation. By studying a postgraduate or professional course with us, you will greatly enhance your professional knowledge, your network of contacts, and your career prospects. Come and visit us and we can start to discuss your future.

CONTENTS Welcome from Dr Peter Dewhurst

Why choose Buxton?

Fantastic facilities

Develop your career

At the heart of real world learning

Buxton: Spa town of the Peaks

International students

Research that’s relevant to the real world

Our courses

Visit us

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FA N TA S T I C

Why choose

B u x ton ?

facilities

The University of Derby Buxton benefits from superb commercial facilities. They are open to the public and managed by our students, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain employability skills, so increasing their chances of employment and career progression.

 Our

 We

 Our

tourism, events, and hospitality programmes are 5th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2014). research directly supports businesses and organisations in solving real world problems and plays a major role in informing and enriching the content of our postgraduate programmes.

 Our

academics are scholars engaged with industry. They have extensive commercial experience and continue to investigate and research their subjects to keep their knowledge up to date.

 All

our postgraduate courses focus on applied business and are regularly updated by industry.

have been rated in the top 10% of UK universities for management and quality. many accolades and awards include a Centre for Vocational Excellence designation for our hospitality and catering education and the Excellence in Training Award for two consecutive years at the National Events Association Annual Awards.

 Our

spa provision was recognised as among the best in the world at the Global Spa and Wellness Summit and in the spa trade press.

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DEVELOP your career

If you’re taking a course to improve your career prospects, Derby is a great place to start: our courses focus on getting you where you want to be.

Support and guidance

Study part time with online learning

If you’re not already working, our Student Employment Agency can help you to find relevant part time work to build up your experience. And you can use our Career Development Centre while you’re here and for up to three years after you graduate.

The University of Derby is one of the UK’s leading universities for online learning. Our online degree courses are available to study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal commitments. We provide a structured and supportive learning environment with expert online tutors and learning advisers to guide you throughout your studies. You will also have the opportunity to interact with fellow students from around the world.

Our careers advisers will help you:  plan your career  research your options  improve the skills needed for that dream job or a promotion  find vacancies for placements or a graduate job  improve your employability skills by working with a mentor.

Find out more www.derby.ac.uk/online

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At the heart of

REAL WORLD l earning We are here to help you make progress in your career through continuing professional development opportunities in a range of service industries.

You can study our postgraduate and professional courses full time, part time, or using a combination of online and block study sessions: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to fit your study around your other commitments. Ours is a multi-cultural community, with a growing number of international students. Our professional and supportive staff will make sure you have an exciting and challenging learning experience at our friendly university.

and projects to support your postgraduate study. It has a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, as well as dry flotation and hamam tables. Our campus also serves as a major conference, events, and exhibition venue in its own right. Nearby, our 58 acre outdoor leadership centre, Oaklands Manor, and our newly refurbished Harpur Hill Sports Centre provide the ideal environment for high quality practical learning experiences.

Develop relevant skills and knowledge Real world learning is at the heart of everything we do at the University of Derby Buxton and underpins all our postgraduate courses. It is included in all our programmes and we constantly encourage you to gain industry experiences during your time here.

In addition, we are partners with an increasing number of prestigious local employers, with whom we have established off-campus learning labs to provide our students with high quality learning experiences.

Committed to developing your employability Our excellent on-campus training facilities will provide you with the opportunity to test research models and concepts in industry-standard settings. For example, our hospitality suite boasts a fine dining restaurant and seven specialist kitchens equipped with resources that would be the envy of many top restaurants. The Spa at the Dome is our commercial spa training facility, which you can use for research activities

We are actively involved in research and consultancy, which means we can provide opportunities for you to work alongside us to help shape the future, gain new knowledge, and learn best practice in your chosen profession. Careers guidance sessions will be part of your course and you can draw on the expertise of our Career Development Centre and Student Employment Agency.

Degree subjects taught at the University of Derby Buxton are rated in the top five nationally. The Guardian University Guide, 2014

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BUXTON: Spa town of the Peaks

The spa town of Buxton is in Derbyshire, in the middle of the beautiful Peak District countryside. Buxton is on the edge of the Peak District National Park with moorland, woodland, and hills, yet is close to the popular tourist towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, and Matlock. The town is also close to some of Europe’s most prestigious visitor attractions with Alton Towers and Chatsworth House both just a 30-minute drive away. Buxton has a number of prestigious event venues, including the Devonshire Dome at the University’s own campus, the Opera House, and the Pavilion Arts Centre. In the summer, Buxton gets ‘festival fever’, hosting a variety of high quality festivals including the Buxton Opera Festival and Fringe Theatre Festival. In the winter season, this continues with the Four Four Time Festival of Live Music and the Buxton Adventure Festival, so there are numerous learning experiences for our students throughout the year.

Edinburgh

With easy access by rail or road from Manchester, Stockport, and Derby, Buxton is the perfect place to study.

BUXTON DERBY

Cardiff LONDON

The Trafford Centre in Manchester is approximately an hour away, with a 1,600-seat food court, a 20-screen cinema, and hundreds of high street and designer stores.

Buxton: one of the top ten places to live in the Midlands. Sunday Times, 2013

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L

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students

Choosing to study overseas is a big decision, but don’t worry – you won’t be on your own. Approximately 10% of our students are from overseas and we have links with colleges and universities in Asia, the USA, Africa, and Europe.

Our professional and supportive staff will make sure that you have a rewarding and challenging learning experience. A dedicated International Student Centre Our International Student Centre was voted the best in the UK by the International Student Barometer 2012, an independent survey of international students studying at UK universities. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional level of friendly, practical support to international students. We support you from the moment you start thinking about which course to choose, right through to your graduation.

To find an overseas agent go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ overseas-agents

For equivalent qualifications from your country go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/applying

Helping you to settle in

You will also need an English language qualification

We are here to support you from the moment you arrive, with a free airport pick-up from several UK airports. An existing postgraduate student will help you settle in and show you around Buxton. During your first week you will receive lots of useful information, make new friends, start to find your own way around and, most importantly, get answers to all your questions. You can take part in social and cultural activities, such as a visit to Chatsworth House, a grand stately home 30 minutes from the campus, and a free trip to London. For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/udb/culture-andlifestyle/buxton-international-students

We accept all UK Border Agency approved tests. You will need at least:  IELTS 6.0  TOEFL 80 (internet based)  International GCE O Level English Language grade C or above  International GCSE English or English as a Second Language grade C or above  PTE score of 53. We also accept high school English qualifications from some countries. For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/applying

Improving your English

You may need a Certificate of Good Conduct

If English is not your first language and you want to improve your skills, you can take one of our free English language courses, which will help you when you start your degree.

If you’re from outside the UK, you may also need to provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country or countries you have been living in since the age of 10.

For help and advice, call +44(0) 1332594350 or contact our International Student Adviser on Skype: Miss Mikaela Balder, International Student Adviser Skype ID: mikaela_balder_isc Facebook: Mikaela Balder ISC

We also offer help with your English throughout your course. Our International Student Centre runs informal conversational groups and a Proof Reading Café which will help you to improve your English and meet other international students.

Course fees

Events and local agents in your country

Online learning

We have a dedicated team of international officers who attend a number of overseas education exhibitions and visit many countries throughout the year. They can help you with your application and provide on the spot help.

Studying your course via online learning enables you to qualify with a UK university degree without having to leave your home country – there is no reference on your certificate to say that you studied online.

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ events-in-your-country

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/online

Our International Student Adviser is always on hand to answer queries from international students. There are many social and cultural visits organised for our international students, so you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Entry requirements We have agents and representative offices in many countries. They can help and support you during the application process.

You will usually need a qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree (lower second or above).

Our MA course fees for international students for 2013/2014 are £10,455. If you pay your fees in full before you enrol you will qualify for a discount of £500 (not available to research students). For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website.

Scholarships We have some merit based £1,000 scholarships available to all international students (including research students). For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ fees-and-scholarships

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RESEARCH

that’s relevant to the real world All our research has a purpose: that’s why we’re making a difference to our students – and the industries they will work in.

We believe that applied research is an essential feature of a university like ours. All our research groups combine the best of both worlds by having strong connections with Derbyshire and the Peak District, as well as with high profile national and international organisations. Their work often contributes directly to the development of the industries we serve. Based at the Buxton campus, we have around 30 active researchers, who are nationally and internationally respected for their unique contributions in a range of areas. During 2012/2013 our academics produced 20 conference papers, 14 journal articles and 11 book chapters.

Staff and students also have an opportunity to share best practice and disseminate their latest research findings at our annual research conference. We host a popular public lecture series delivered by our extensive team of Visiting Professors. In addition, we frequently welcome key industry professionals to give lectures – recent guests have included high profile chefs from India and China – while our Sports team regularly work with some of the world’s top sports people. What’s the key to our success? We think it’s our ability to work closely and strategically with a selected group of partners from the commercial world.

Examples of research by our doctoral students are:  Developing ecotourism projects in Malawi  Helping to model a new tourism marketing strategy for Libya with an emphasis on social media  Analysing the relationship between the management skills required by events industry managers and those developed by undergraduates, and linking this to curriculum design  New global training environments for the Thai hospitality sector  Effects of combining plyometrics, and elastic and free-weight resistance on the development of strength and power on 1RM squat performance and EMG muscle activation during eccentric/ concentric contractions.

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We’re known

N A T I O N A LLY

for our research

Meet some of our

LEADING RESEARCHERS

Professor David Crouch’s research and writing cross a number of fields of cultural geography, social anthropology, cultural and visual studies, tourism, media, and art theory.

These are connected through an attention to life and space that includes landscape, everyday life and its tourism, community involvement, and the work of artists. David is an active member of the Culture, Lifestyle and Landscape Research Group and the Identity, Conflict and Representation Research Centre. David is very widely published in academic journals and books and is a member of the editorial boards for the following academic journals: International Journal of Heritage Studies, Leisure Studies, Tourism Geographies, and Tourism and Cultural Change. He had three book chapters published in 2011 and regularly shows his art at galleries throughout the UK. David’s current research relates to how people construct their ideas and feelings about places and spaces. This work culminated in his latest book Flirting with Space: Journeys and Creativity, which he completed in 2010. The book builds new critical syntheses of the intertwining of space and life and conceptualises the state of flux that exists in space as we make our way through the everyday journeys of life.

Dr Iride Azara

Dr John Pates

Dr Francisco Tigre Moura

MA Programme Scheme Leader

Business Development Manager

Lecturer in Tourism and Events Management

Iride is an active member of both our Culture, Lifestyle and Landscape Research Group and our Society, Religion and Belief Research Group.

Dr Pates helps to co-ordinate a team of researchers in sports coaching, sports psychology, sports regeneration, and martial arts. He is currently researching interventions that enable athletes to reach a state of flow at elite levels of performance. John worked on the European Golf Tour for eight years as a sports psychologist and continues to work with the Swiss national team.

Francisco Tigre Moura has lectured for nearly five years in higher education institutions in Brazil and New Zealand. His industry experience includes working on events in both operational and managerial positions, in the tourism sector as a destination promoter for governmental agencies, and developing consultancy projects for tourism companies.

His research involves working with elite athletes such as Danny Caines and Lee Green to look at the assessment of the varying direction and magnitudes of force that high strength elastic bands (used in strength and conditioning) actually apply to the individual in various lifts. The team are also exploring data obtained during short term anaerobic upper body ergometer work.

As a researcher, Francisco’s interests involve mainly tourism and technology, web design, consumer behaviour online, cultural manifestation online, and website localisation. He has presented research findings at international conferences such as ENTER 2012, ANZMAC 2010, and EnANPAD 2008, and has written book chapters and published in other media.

She is involved with a number of international research networks including the Association of Events Management Educators, the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education, and the Tourism Society. Her research interests relate to heritage attractions, festivals, cultural tourism, and the changing dynamics of these cultural practices. These areas inform her undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Iride completed extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Sardinia and was awarded her PhD in Culture, Heritage and Tourism Dynamics. She has presented at numerous international conferences such as IFEA and has contributed to several academic conference papers.

Francisco has concluded a PhD in Marketing at the University of Otago in New Zealand, and his thesis was placed in the business school list of exceptional theses.

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Ou r c o u r se s

Dr Tony Johnston

Dr Eleni Michopoulou

Edward Grant , CMIOSH

Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Ecotourism

Programme Leader for MA Tourism Management

Programme Leader for MA Events Management

Tony Johnston has lectured in development geography and on adventure tourism management for a number of years.

Eleni is an active member of several of the University’s research groups, and she is involved with a number of international research networks including the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), European Design for All e-Accessibility Network (EDeAN), and the Tourism Society.

Edward is Senior Lecturer in Events Management and currently leads the University’s professional courses in Event Safety Management. He is a highly experienced practitioner and a specialist consultant working with a number of local authorities, events suppliers, community event organisers, and private event companies. Edward is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH), a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and Member of the Professional Event Safety Advisers Group.

Tony is primarily a development geographer and his research focuses on the role of tourism as a development vehicle. He has previously conducted research and published on post-conflict tourism development, adventure tourism, and sustainable tourism. He has also published on thanatourism; ie tourism motivated by a desire to encounter death and disaster. His most recent paper proposes a rereading of Mark Twain’s classic travelogue The Innocents Abroad as an example of pure thanatourism. Tony is currently working on tourism, development, and cultural capital in Northern Ireland and with Tim Heap is co-supervising PhD research on tourism development in Malawi and China.

Eleni’s research interests relate to accessibility, e-marketing, and the use of technology and ICT in tourism. These areas inform her undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Previously, she worked as a research officer in eTourism Research Development and Evaluation for the European Commission funded eContent Project OSSATE (One-StopShop for Accessible Tourism in Europe). Eleni’s work experience includes input into organising and hosting the 2004 Olympic and Paralympics Games in Athens, Greece. Eleni’s ongoing research activity has produced a number of highly acclaimed academic journal papers, international conference papers, reports, and book chapters.

Edward’s research is based on events project and risk management. He is editing the Event Safety Guide for the industry, and has worked with LOCOG on data analysis for crowd management for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Previously, Edward worked as the major events manager for Liverpool 2008 Capital of Culture. He developed events management systems and delivered Liverpool’s large-scale events programme during the build-up from 2004, its 800th birthday in 2007, and the Capital of Culture year itself in 2008. Edward also works with the City of Rotterdam authorities in delivering event safety management processes for the city.

MPhil and PhD programmes

MA programme structure

MA International Hospitality Management

MA International Spa Management

MA Tourism Management

MA Events Management

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MPhil and PhD programmes

MA programme structure

About our MPhil and PhD programmes

Our masters programmes are available in two formats:

We offer PhD supervision in a wide range of areas. Current PhD research projects include:

government–private sector partnership (including the educational sector) in the marketing of post-crisis tourism in Libya.

An investigation into the use of the internet by tourism organisations in Libya to develop e-tourism marketing

The research builds on the work of Dr Pascal Manderlartz on risk tourism, and on Dr M R Emreage’s thesis on rural tourism development in eastern Libya.

Ahmad Abadelzeen Because of the strategic significance, identified by the Libyan government, of increasing national revenues from tourism, my research is fundamental for identifying avenues to produce the tourists that generate those revenues. The ease of access worldwide to marketing information systems provides both the access and communication routes. I’m in the first year of my research, and I intend to provide insights into a successful implementation of a marketing information system in tourism and to the tourism business sector in Libya. This study will also help to develop a model for

The aim of the study is to improve and develop the quality and services of rural tourism in eastern Libya in order for it to become a sustainable and attractive destination.

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Duration Two years (MPhil); three years full time or six years part time (traditional route PhD); four years full time (new route PhD) Start dates You can start any time between August and May Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (at least second class) or equivalent in a related discipline Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are: £3,900 (each year) for full time study of the MPhil; £1,950 (each year) for part time study of the MPhil and traditional route PhD; and £2,350 (each year) for the new route PhD. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/research (use forms RD2 and RD3) International students 2013/2014 fees for international students are: £9,895 (each year) for full time study of the MPhil, PhD, and new route PhD; £4,948 (each year) for distance learning study of the MPhil and traditional route PhD; and £6,340 (each year) for distance learning study of the new route PhD

Traditional MA route On this route, you can choose to study on campus or through blended learning. You will learn through on-campus teaching, e-learning, block study, fieldwork activities, or a combination of these options to suit your needs. All the modules will involve real world learning, making sure you develop your skills in relation to your chosen specialist career path. New route with integrated placement If you take the second option of studying for an MA with an integrated work placement, you will spend the first eight months working in your chosen industry to increase your knowledge of the key areas of management in that area. You can begin your work placement in May and study one module in the workplace, and continue your studies at Derby from the following January. We will help you find a placement (which will be in the UK), and our programme team will support you from the outset and throughout your placement.

12 months

Location Buxton Campus

 traditional route (full time or part time)  new route (includes eight-month paid integrated work placement).

8 months

MPhil This route is designed for graduates who want to gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject and then take the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research.

Traditional route PhD This route entails a programme of research that normally takes three years of full time study. You can choose to take it part time over a period of up to six years. The traditional route enables capable and qualified individuals with a masters degree to pursue an original research investigation into their chosen topic within a field of enquiry. We’ll design an individual research programme to suit your topic and you will regularly meet your supervisor for guidance and progress monitoring.

Essential Information

12 months

You can undertake a negotiated programme of research leading to the award of either a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. These higher degrees are awarded in recognition of a successful period of research training, normally culminating in the production of a thesis. There are three routes to a higher degree:

New route PhD The new route is for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience. It offers online taught modules with a Master of Research (MRes) skills component, and normally takes four years of full time study.

Module 1 20 Credits

Module 2 20 Credits

Module 4 40 Credits

Module 3 20 Credits Module 5 20 Credits

Independent Scholarship Module 60 Credits

Module 1 Work Based Placement 20 Credits

Module 2 20 Credits Module 4 20 Credits

Module 3 20 Credits Module 5 20 Credits

Independent Scholarship Module 60 Credits

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MA International Hospitality Management

Essential Information Location Buxton Campus or online learning

I’d recommend this course because of its good reputation and because it’s a worldwide recognised qualification. Diana Petkova Belichovska

About the course

Course details

This course is ideal for you if you are a professional looking for career progression in hospitality management. It has been designed for students who are interested in developing their potential for leadership and management.

You will study these modules:

You will develop your strategic understanding of operational, tactical, and strategic issues, as well as the management tools needed to further your career. You will develop your understanding of the management of cultural diversity, the internationalisation of the industry, and marketing, finance, and strategy in hospitality industry contexts, including hotels, exhibitions, festivals, product launches, trade shows, and conferences. Events and activities for students based on campus include guest speakers, industry days, and the chance to work on real life problems to help you combine theory and practice and gain the skills and confidence you will need to fast track your career.

with good networking opportunities within the industry – a critical business management skill, especially in hospitality. Our team specialise in international hospitality management, not just generic business. Our lecturers and online tutors are experienced scholars and leading practitioners in the hospitality industry. Many actively undertake applied research, and are members of national and international professional bodies. You will meet a variety of industry representatives who regularly collaborate with us: Hilton International, Skibo Castle, and Gleneagles and Marriott Hotels are just a few of our international partners.

As part of the course, you be involved in consultancy. For example, one of our MA students contributed to a local community project on sustainable food production and sourcing local ingredients, a project which was ultimately filmed and broadcast by the BBC.*

This degree is also available to study purely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your work and personal commitments. You will receive expert online tutor guidance and support in a structured and supported online learning environment, with assessment through assignments and coursework.

You will be studying with students from various countries, which will help you to develop your thinking around global practice and provide you

* The consultancy component is not available as part of the online learning masters.

Operations and Project Management (20 credits) On this module you will develop your understanding of the role, objectives, and activities of operations and project management and look at examples and case studies from a variety of organisations with an emphasis on operations and project strategy. When you have completed it, you should be able to recommend a complete operational and project management strategy for a given business context.

Strategic Directions (20 credits) This module challenges the notions of strategic thinking within the global marketplace. You will consider reasoned, achievable strategic plans and their implementation in the context of the challenges posed to industries by globalisation and changes in the production and consumption of services. Independent Scholarship (60 credits) During this triple module you will develop your analytical and critical skills while investigating in detail a hospitality topic of your choice.

Duration 12 months full time, 20 months full time with integrated work placement, or between two and six years part time online Start dates September and January for the traditional route, May for the integrated placement route, and September and May for online learning Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (lower second or above) or equivalent; those with a significant portfolio of work at an appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants are individually assessed and interviewed either in person or through Skype. Candidates for the work placement route (for campus-based students only) will also be interviewed by prospective host organisations Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £695 per 20-credit module studied on campus or £725 per 20-credit module studied online. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students 2013/2014 fees for non-UK/EU students are £760 per 20-credit module studied online Please see page 11 for further details

Research Methodologies (20 credits) You will develop your knowledge of the several disciplines that inform the ways in which people interact with and engage in places, cultures, and tourism and hospitality services. By understanding these concepts and research issues you will develop the critical and analytic skills you will need to investigate and evaluate research findings.

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S t ud ent p ro f ile

S tu d e n t p r o f ile

Fannice Maloba

Chih-Hua Cheng

MA International Hospitality Management

My name is Fannice Maloba, I’m 52 and a mum of three. I was a senior lecturer at a hospitality school in Kenya for a number of years, but to progress to teaching degree and masters level students, I needed an MA.

The one-year programme in MA International Hospitality Management at the University of Derby Buxton contained many elements that I could apply directly to the work that I do. I felt that it was the course that would contribute most to my career. I’d never been to the UK before, so the relatively small size of Buxton was ideal for me. I would have felt overwhelmed by a big city centre university, so the welcoming Buxton campus really appealed. It’s small and friendly, with well-qualified staff always available to support their students.

I decided to study with the University of Derby Buxton after I completed my studies with the Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland: the two institutions have a long-standing partnership.

The international team helped me to settle in quickly, answered all of my questions and introduced me to other students which meant I was able to make friends easily. I’m really enjoying my studies here and I know that this year will make a big difference to my future. The programme is well structured, the modules are informative and there are plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice, all contributing to the skills that a manager needs. I’d highly recommend the University of Derby Buxton to anyone looking to further their education and career.

I started to learn English when I was eight years old and because the education system is so different from my home country Taiwan, I was encouraged to study in an English-speaking country.

I also spend many evenings with the other international students for dinner or just tea and coffee. Because we are from so many different countries we like to cook international cuisine and share it.

My sister is also here, so I will take care of her and help her settle in before I move on. She decided to further her studies in Buxton after seeing how much I enjoyed myself. It helps that the cost of living is lower here, and we feel safer than we would in a big city: we have a nice, small international student community so we practise our English a lot!

When the weather is fine, the Pavilion Gardens, our park in Buxton, is the best place to be and I go there to play Frisbee or American football with my friends. We often go to one of the nearby pubs for a pint and dinner afterwards. The weekends offer the perfect opportunity to go hiking and explore the Peak District, which is very close, or to go on day trips to Manchester which is only an hour away by train.

During the week I take part in volleyball and basketball with the other international students – we play at Harpur Hill, the University’s sports hall. Sport is a great way to bring international students together.

The international team helped me to settle in quickly, answered all of my questions and introduced me to other students which meant I was able to make friends easily.

It was a dream for me to come here and improve my abilities and perspectives, which is important when working in the international hospitality industry.

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MA International Spa Management

Essential Information Thank you for making The Spa Consumer an amazing module. I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt inspired with all the knowledge. It was intense, full on, and fab.

About the course

Course details

This is the only course of its kind in the world to prepare you for a management career in the spa industry. During it, you will develop a critical understanding of the global spa industry, its practices, and the changing nature of consumer behaviour.

You will study these modules:

You will develop the skills you need to work in management roles by studying spa operations, project management, sustainable management systems, risk management, marketing, financial planning, and strategy. You will meet industry representatives, who regularly collaborate with us. We work with Danubius, Mandarin Oriental, Elemis, and Ananda Spa, the world’s number one spa destination. Our team specialises in international spa management, not just generic business. Some of our staff are actively engaged in day spa consumer profiling and others are researching the regeneration of heritage towns through spa tourism.

We have strong international links and partners in teaching and research, including HCB Associates and universities in Italy, New Zealand, and Hungary. You will study with students from countries such as India, Greece, and Italy, which will help you to develop your knowledge of global practice – a critical business management skill. We belong to national and international professional bodies and are founding members of the Association for Tourism Leisure Education Special Interest Group for Wellness Tourism, and the Association of Spa, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in Higher Education.

Integrated Business Management (40 credits) Employers increasingly demand that potential employees have a portfolio of transferable skills at a professional level to work autonomously. This module will see you identifying, articulating, and giving evidence of your learning and development in the workplace. We will focus on application, assimilation, attitude, and providing answers – practices that are central for business leaders and professional specialists. The aim is to connect separate management disciplines and for you to understand the connection between academic theory and research and its practical application in the workplace. The Spa Consumer (20 credits) You will consider consumer behaviour as it applies to the spa industry. As a multi-disciplinary module this will draw on psychology, sociology, and anthropology to develop your understanding of the spa consumer. Research Methodologies (20 credits) You will develop your knowledge of the several disciplines that inform the ways in which people interact with and engage in places, cultures, and tourism and hospitality services. By understanding these concepts and research issues you will develop the critical and analytic skills you will need to investigate and evaluate research findings.

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Operations and Project Management (20 credits) On this module you will develop your understanding of the role, objectives, and activities of operations and project management and look at examples and case studies from a variety of organisations with an emphasis on the operations and project strategy. When you have completed it, you should be able to recommend a complete operational and project management strategy for a given business context.

Strategic Directions (20 credits) This module will challenges the notions of strategic thinking within the global marketplace. You will consider reasoned, achievable strategic plans and their implementation in the context of the challenges posed to industries by globalisation and changes in the production and consumption of services. Independent Scholarship (60 credits) During this triple module you will develop your analytical and critical skills while investigating in detail a service sector topic of your choice.

Location Buxton Campus or blended learning Duration 12 months full time, 20 months full time with integrated work placement, or up to six years part time Start dates September and January for the traditional route, May for the integrated placement route Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (lower second or above) or equivalent; those with a significant portfolio of work at an appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants are individually assessed and interviewed either in person or through Skype. Candidates for the work placement route will also be interviewed by prospective host organisations Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/ EU students are £695 per 20-credit module studied on campus or through blended learning. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students Please see page 11 for further details

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S t ud ent p ro f ile Kathryn Dowthwaite MA International Spa Management

My name’s Kathryn, and I’ve just completed the MA International Spa Management course at the University of Derby Buxton. I chose this course because although my practical experience was good, I needed to move on in my career.

I needed to improve my knowledge with a postgraduate qualification in order to move on in my career. I was keen to get a better understanding of the theory and the management concepts that will see me progress to a senior management position in the spa industry.

The support I’ve had from the staff and lecturers at Derby has been fantastic. Embarking on the masters degree was a big jump. Understanding critical analysis and research methodologies, and learning how to use academic journals were challenging, but I’m so pleased with my results.

I started my career as a beauty therapist and have worked in spas internationally in places such as Australia, Turkey, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, and on cruise ships. I worked my way up to spa management level, and most recently have also taken up teaching and training roles in a further education college.

Studying towards this MA in Buxton has had a great impact on my future and has given me the underpinning knowledge needed to progress in the growing and evolving spa industry. The course also helped my personal skills: I’m confident now to present at conferences and network within the industry, and it’s certainly increased my business acumen.

During my MA I attended the University two days a week but continued working for two days a week, lecturing at college. The programme included some block study weeks. I continued living in Hertfordshire for half the week and stayed at a friend’s house whilst at University. This took a lot of commitment and support from my friends and family.

I hope to contribute to the spa industry by sharing my experience, inspiring others, carrying on with further research, and possibly even publications.

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MA Tourism Management

Essential Information Location Buxton Campus or blended learning Duration 12 months full time, 20 months full time with integrated work placement, or up to six years part time

About the course

Course details

This course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, the professional body for tourism professionals.

You will study these modules:

Destination management skills are important for the sustainable development of tourism, cultures, and places. This course will see you develop your understanding of planning and development, tourist behaviour, marketing, finance, and strategy in relation to a wide variety of tourism contexts, including festivals, heritage sites, cities, and rural market towns.

You will develop your skills by engaging in practical activities that are currently in demand in the public and private sectors, such as consultation, marketing and PR campaigns, consultancy, and systems evaluation. There are many tourism businesses, organisations, and events in the Peak District National Park, so you will be able to get involved in consultancy and real world learning at the Buxton Fringe Festival, Derby City Tourism, Peak Adrenaline, High Peak Borough Council, and our own Devonshire Dome Visitor Experience, for example. You will develop the strategic skills for day-to-day operational and long term innovations in quality management and customer satisfaction, explore a range of management processes, and learn how to apply them in a variety of situations. Our team specialise in tourism management, not just generic business. Some of our staff are actively engaged in research projects for tourism

management partnerships, and others are researching the regeneration of market towns through tourism. You will meet industry representatives who regularly collaborate with us. Recent productive partnerships have been Peak District Food to support the promotion of Derbyshire foods for the 2012 London Olympics, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod (Festival), UNESCO Derwent Valley World Heritage corridor, Chatsworth House, and the East Midlands Development Agency. We also enjoy strong international links in teaching and research in tourism, including universities in Italy, New Zealand, Hungary, and Greece. You will study with students from countries as varied as Germany, India, Bulgaria, Israel, and Italy, which will help you to develop your thinking around global practice – a critical business management skill.

Integrated Business Development (40 credits) Employers increasingly demand that potential employees have a portfolio of transferable skills at a professional level to work autonomously. This module will see you identifying, articulating, and giving evidence of your learning and development in the workplace. We will focus on application, assimilation, attitude, and providing answers – practices that are central for business leaders and professional specialists. The aim is to connect separate management disciplines and for you to understand the connection between academic theory and research and its practical application in the workplace. Sustainable Tourism Development (20 credits) During this module you will investigate the historical and contemporary debates surrounding tourism planning and development. You will learn the skills needed to analyse and respond to issues that face tourism managers and planners at both micro and macro level and consider the rationale for and procedures adopted by responsible planners, informed by various practical and theoretical planning scenarios. Challenging the Tourism Consumer (20 credits) This module covers the dynamics of the geographical and cultural processes encountered in the production and marketing of tourism products and destinations and in the consumption of places and cultures.

Start dates September and January for the traditional route, May for the integrated placement route

achievable strategic plans and their implementation in the context of the challenges posed to industries by globalisation and changes in the production and consumption of services. Independent Scholarship (60 credits) During this triple module you will develop your analytical and critical skills while investigating in detail a service sector topic of your choice.

Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (lower second or above) or equivalent; those with a significant portfolio of work at an appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants are individually assessed and interviewed either in person or through Skype. Candidates for the work placement route will also be interviewed by prospective host organisations Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £695 per 20-credit module studied on campus or through blended learning. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students Please see page 11 for further details

› Contact us Eleni Michopoulou T: +44 (0)1332 590500 E: enquiriesudb@derby.ac.uk

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MA Tourism Management

We worked with tourism businesses in the area and it was so useful to get that real world experience.

I had the chance to work with a real company in the Buxton area. That was great because I could get some feedback on my work from someone already working in the Industry.

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I studied both the BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism and the MA Tourism Management at the University of Derby Buxton. Since leaving, I have set up my own company called Venture Sketch which is a marketing and business development consultancy for outdoor activities and travel.

Among the great things about living in Buxton are the endless opportunities for getting outdoors and doing the activities you enjoy. I was President of the University’s Canoe and Kayak Club and – apart from it being a great experience, with a lot of fun and the chance to make new friends – some of the skills that I developed have also been really beneficial.

The courses at Buxton gave me the chance to do practical projects and put into practice some of the theory that I was learning. We worked with tourism businesses in the area, such as Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, and it was so useful to get that real world experience. It looked great on my CV for interviews and it’s helped me in my career.

I feel honoured to have been asked by the University to come back and talk about my career. It’s good to share my experiences with current students and give them some pointers for what to do when they leave the University. I tell them to make the most of their time here and to steer their studies in the direction they would like to take. There’s a lot of flexibility so you can ensure that the modules give you all the experience you need for your future career.

There’s a lot of flexibility so you can ensure that the modules give you all the experience you need for your future career.

I did the BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism here before moving on to the MA Tourism Management. I am now working as a PR consultant for an agency in Germany where I am responsible for tourism destinations. I would recommend the course because I enjoyed studying on a smaller campus in a smaller town, especially as I was an international student. It was easier to make contacts and get your studies off to a good start.

I’ve enjoyed coming back to the University to give a guest lecture, telling current students about my job, what I did after graduation and my journey so far. It was also good to say ‘hi’ to my old lecturers. My tips to anyone wanting to join the tourism industry would be to gain work experience while you’re studying, create a strong CV that presents you well, and network as much as possible.

During my course, I had the opportunity to work with a real company in the Buxton area. That was really great for me because I could get some feedback on my work from the perspective of someone already working in the industry.

I enjoyed studying on a smaller campus in a smaller town, especially as I was an international student.

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MA Events Management

Essential Information The students’ enthusiasm, professionalism, competence, and dedication were obvious and indeed overwhelming. I was so impressed that I nominated them for the National Outdoor Events Association Training Tribute, which they won.

About the course

Course details

During this course you will develop your understanding of events operations, planning, risk management, marketing, finance, and strategy in the context of a wide variety of events, including conferences, exhibitions, festivals, product launches, trade shows, and sports events.

You will study these modules:

Events and activities including guest speakers, industry days, and the chance to work on real life problems will help you combine theory and practice and gain the skills and confidence you will need to manage events yourself. As part of the course, you be involved in consultancy: examples are the Buxton Fringe Festival, National Student Conference, and our own Conference and Events Unit that promotes the Dome. You will study with students from countries as varied as Thailand, South Africa, and Australia, which will help you to develop your thinking around global practice – a critical business management skill, especially in events management. We regularly work with professionals in the industry, so you will have opportunities to work on exciting projects. We are currently working with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod (Festival), Capita Symonds, and Showsec, and on major events such as the Glastonbury Festival.

Our team specialise in events management, not just generic business, so their industry experience is brought to their teaching. One member of staff was responsible for risk management when Liverpool became the Capital of Culture, and another worked on safety aspects for events such as the London Marathon, the 2012 London Olympics, and the stunts for the BBC television show Top Gear. We belong to professional bodies such as the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA), where we regularly present and speak, and we are a founder member of the Association of Events Management Educators. We won the Excellence in Training category award for two consecutive years at the NOEA Awards, so you can be sure you will be working with acknowledged leaders in the field.

Integrated Business Management (40 credits) Employers increasingly demand that potential employees have a portfolio of transferable skills at a professional level to work autonomously. This module will see you identifying, articulating, and giving evidence of your learning and development in the workplace. We will focus on application, assimilation, attitude, and providing answers – practices that are central for business leaders and professional specialists. The aim is to connect separate management disciplines and for you to understand the connection between academic theory and research and its practical application in the workplace. Ethnographies of Festival Consumption (20 credits) During this module you will explore how theories relate to the understanding of contemporary rituals, festivals, and events, investigating questions such as: What does a festival do? How is it constructed and consumed in contemporary society? How does it relate to notions of acculturation, cultural change, mobilities, globalisation, and identities? Event Operations and Risk Management (20 credits) You will explore social risk and environmental risk management as an important factor for future predictions within the events industry. You will study expert measures, historic associative methods, and conceptual transferring and learn how to assess financial risk within the context of human resources, new product development, and actual physical risk.

Richard Limb, Director of Leisure Safety, Capita Symonds UK

marketplace. You will consider reasoned, achievable strategic plans and their implementation in the context of the challenges posed to industries by globalisation and changes in the production and consumption of services. Independent Scholarship (60 credits) During this triple module you will develop your analytical and critical skills while investigating in detail a service sector topic of your choice.

Location Buxton Campus or blended learning Duration 12 months full time, 20 months full time with integrated work placement, or up to six years part time Start dates September and January for the traditional route, May for the integrated placement route Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (lower second or above) or equivalent; those with a significant portfolio of work at an appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications will also be considered. Applicants are individually assessed and interviewed either in person or through Skype. Candidates for the work placement route will also be interviewed by prospective host organisations Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £695 per 20-credit module studied on campus or through blended learning. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students Please see page 11 for further details

› Contact us Edward Grant T: +44 (0)1332 590500 E: enquiriesudb@derby.ac.uk

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S t ud ent p ro f ile Yasmin Rajab PhD (new route)

My name is Yasmin and I’m originally from Kuwait but now live in Pickering, West Yorkshire after obtaining a first class honours degree in Public Relations and Events Management from the University of Derby Buxton.

My dream began when I attended the New English School, Kuwait. At my school there were children of more than 55 nationalities, so I really got to understand many different traditions and cultures. Most summers we would travel to England to visit my grandparents, so I had a strong bond with the UK and a desire to study here. While in Kuwait I did some voluntary work at my school and assisted at the local museum with some exhibitions. The head of the PR department recommended I study PR or events management. The University of Derby Buxton had the course I’d been looking for, and a great reputation.

Working in teams is the norm in the workplace, so I chose this area for my final year’s Independent Scholarship. It was fundamental in terms of my future plans too. My parents travelled from Kuwait to watch as I graduated with 300 of my colleagues. The ceremony was held at the University’s Grade II* listed Devonshire Dome Campus. I was delighted to be awarded the ViceChancellor’s Prize for Academic Excellence as well. I’m proud to have achieved all that I have here at Buxton, and I know my parents are too.

I think it was during my second year that I came to understand professional development as a way of developing personally as well as moving to the next stage of my career.

The University of Derby Buxton had the course I’d been looking for, and a great reputation.

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