Overview of PG Study at Liverpool John Moores University

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FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE

Postgraduate study can be many things to many people but, whatever your motivation for higher level education, the focus at LJMU is always on your future. You may be studying to enter your chosen career at a higher level, perhaps you want to move up the career ladder, maybe you need to consolidate your work experience with a formal qualification or it could be that you want to change direction. Postgraduate study offers a range of opportunities and encourages you to reach new heights.

INCREASED EARNINGS

According to the latest figures from the Department for Education*, those who undertake a postgraduate qualification earn up to 8% more than those with an undergraduate degree, showing that a postgraduate degree can boost career prospects for those wishing to develop professionally.

REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE

And it’s not just the financial benefit you can look forward to, LJMU postgraduates typically report a much greater confidence in their ability on graduation. Much of this is down to the fact that they are encouraged to work on real life projects, gain work experience and meet with industry specialists during their studies.

CUTTING EDGE KNOWLEDGE

Our world-leading experts offer excellent opportunities to get involved in the latest research, learn about cutting edge technology and challenge accepted beliefs. This approach creates postgraduates that are work ready, highly sought after and ready to face the challenges of the 21st century workplace.

WHATEVER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOUR POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN BE SURE THAT OUR FOCUS IS ON YOUR FUTURE AND GETTING YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

*Postgraduate earnings report 2020

WISHING TO SUPPORT THOSE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH IN THE UK, QUALIFIED COUNSELLOR ALI ROBINSON CHOSE TO ENHANCE HER CAREER WITH AN MA IN MENTAL HEALTH AT LJMU.

When deciding what she wanted to do in her future career, Ali decided to return to education as a mature student to further her career prospects and challenge herself to step outside her comfort zone. “I chose a postgraduate qualification ultimately for myself to prove that I could do it, but also to enhance my career prospects in an ever-competitive job market,” she explains. “I felt that the knowledge I would gain through completing the course would complement my current career”.

While studying her masters qualification part-time, Ali worked alongside her studies as a qualified counsellor, putting everything she learnt into practice. Although she had her studies, work and family life to balance, Ali used the support services to make sure that she still got the most out of her time at LJMU.

“Balancing studies with family life is hard, however the tutors have been so amazingly supportive and

I have felt very comfortable about coming forward and asking for help. This has been hugely important in helping me not only manage well but flourish on my course”.

After studying her masters, Ali has found that the opportunities available to her are endless. “Initially, I decided to study the postgraduate course to enhance my counselling career but since being on the course I’ve learned that I could use it for other career paths,” she explains. “Now, I have a lot of choice over my future and career. It’s an exciting position to be in.”

Ali considers the step up to postgraduate study to be a positive decision and urges others in her position to do the same. “You’re never too old to change careers or learn something new. Don’t let fear get in the way of yours dreams and aspirations. I would never in a million years have thought that I’d be in the position I am today with so many amazing opportunities ahead of me”.

STUDENT VIEW

WHY LJMU?

LJMU offers exceptional learning opportunities and a thriving postgraduate community. Our students benefit from excellent support, world-leading academic expertise, first class learning environments and great career guidance. Whether you are launching your career, moving on in your existing sector or trying something new, you are sure to benefit from LJMU’s outstanding approach to postgraduate study.

WORLD-CLASS LEARNING

Based in the vibrant city of Liverpool - a major centre for industry, business and the arts LJMU is well placed to offer relevant work experience and access to key professional contacts. And when it comes to a global outlook, the University welcomes students and staff from over 100 countries. We work with professional bodies and universities all over the world and offer extensive opportunities to train and study overseas.

EXCELLENT CHOICE OF COURSES

When it comes to choosing your course we offer over 130 taught masters programmes plus a host of research opportunities across all faculties. Many of our programmes are professionally accredited and all of them have a real focus on workplace practice and future careers.

GROUND-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS

In 2016 LJMU became the first ever university to receive two commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency. This ground-breaking result highlighted the University’s curriculum enhancing placements, continual development of teaching staff, programme monitoring and improvement and its work to enable students to reach their potential. It is this dedication to continuous improvement and student success that makes LJMU the ideal choice for your postgraduate qualification.

LAW GRADUATE CHARLOTTE MORTON HAD NOT EVEN FINISHED HER MASTERS IN MARITIME OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT WHEN SHE SECURED A POST AS PORT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR WITH CMA CGM (UK) LTD.

“I applied for the Port Operations job in June,” recalls Charlotte. “Teaching on my programme had finished and we were all starting to write our dissertations. If I’m honest I was procrastinating a little about my dissertation and so I decided to start applying for jobs.”

Charlotte was familiar with CMA CGM through her masters programme. “We had visited the company for a presentation,” she explains. “I immediately realised it was a really friendly place so, when the job was advertised, I knew I had to apply for it.”

Despite her lack of work experience in the industry, Charlotte felt her interview went well. “As I expected it was a friendly interview but I still didn’t think I would be successful,” she smiles. “When I found out the following day I had got the job I was over the moon and the following week I started work!”

Working first as Port Operations Coordinator and then as Cargo Readiness Assistant on temporary contracts, Charlotte went on to secure a permanent position as a Port Operations Coordinator. “I worked on the UK Feeder vessels ensuring that all export cargo

was loaded on the vessels sailing out of Greenock, Grangemouth, Immingham, Liverpool and Teesport,” she explains. “It was a fascinating job and each day was different.”

Keen to further her understanding of the industry and boost her commercial experience, Charlotte recently accepted a sales role at CMA. She also visited Malmö to attend the WMU Empowering Women in the Maritime Community conference.

“I think it is really important to connect with like-minded people to create change,” says Charlotte. “I listened to so many speakers who really inspired me. It has made me even more determined to work towards a mentoring role. I have received so much help in my career and I now want to help others. I certainly made the right decision to go into the Maritime industry and my masters made that move possible. I don’t think you should ever hold back from trying something so long as you have the capability and knowledge required.”

Charlotte has now continued her academic journey by starting her PhD at the University of Chester this year in Human Vulnerability, while working part time for the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster.

STUDENT VIEW

WELCOME TO LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL IS A VIBRANT, CREATIVE AND CULTURALLY RICH CITY THAT OFFERS THE WARMEST OF WELCOMES TO MANY STUDENTS WHO DECIDE TO STUDY HERE. QUITE OFTEN, OUR STUDENTS NEVER WANT TO LEAVE.

COMPACT ENOUGH TO NEGOTIATE ON FOOT YET BIG ENOUGH TO OFFER THE THRILL OF A MAJOR CITY, LIVERPOOL HAS EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED DURING YOUR STUDIES:

YOU WANT CULTURE? WE’VE GOT MORE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES THAN ANY OTHER CITY OUTSIDE OF LONDON IS ARCHITECTURE YOUR THING? OUR UNESCO LISTED WATERFRONT IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG WHEN IT COMES TO AMAZING BUILDINGS LOVE A BIG NIGHT OUT? OUR NIGHTLIFE IS LEGENDARY!

LIKE THE BEAUTIFUL GAME? YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF A COUPLE OF TEAMS THAT RESIDE HERE ENJOY A SPOT OF RETAIL THERAPY? WE’VE GOT EVERYTHING FROM DESIGNER BOUTIQUES TO QUIRKY INDEPENDENT RETAILERS

LIKE TO DINE OUT? YOU CAN TOUR THE GLOBE WITH THE FABULOUS CUISINE ON OFFER IN OUR AMAZING INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS

AND IF YOU ARE JUST LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, OUR CITY’S NUMEROUS GREEN SPACES, PLUS EASY ACCESS TO NORTH WALES AND NATIONAL PARKS, MEANS YOU ARE NEVER TOO FAR FROM WONDERFUL PEACE AND QUIET.

LIVERPOOL, YOU MIGHT WELL SAY, REALLY DOES HAVE IT ALL!

WHEN PHD STUDENT MARTINA PIZZOLATO ATTENDED AN ONLINE COURSE IN FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION AT THE END OF HER MASTERS SHE FOUND HERSELF PERUSING AN ACADEMIC CAREER IN ART AND DESIGN.

Martina, originally from Italy, was finishing her dissertation for her masters at Bournemouth University when she attended an online class in facial reconstruction. “I come from a forensic anthropology background and in that field, you learn very little about craniofacial analysis and identification. During my masters, I attended an online course in facial reconstruction and realised that I wanted to be a part of that field”.

After visiting a postgraduate event on campus, Martina met Professor Caroline Wilkinson and was amazed by the facilities available within the School of Art and Design. “The reason why I chose to stay in the UK after my masters was because of the Face Lab. It is a pioneering lab for craniofacial identification and is essential for my course.”

Although she could feel the step up from her masters to PhD, Martina made the most of her experience by attending webinars and online events in the first few weeks of her course. “When I started, I felt a bit lost with all of the information that you receive, but the Doctoral Academy staff were incredible and whenever I had issues or questions, they were always ready to answer straight away,” she explains. “The webinars helped me meet other postgraduates in different faculties and departments so you can create a

connection with people like you that are going through the same things as you. This can make a real difference”.

Throughout her PhD course, Martina made the most of a range of opportunities to gain experience within the field, including some roles within the university itself. “As well as working alongside the rest of the staff in lab projects, I felt that the course that trained me to become a paid demonstrator in the University was such a valuable experience, whether I wanted to stay in academia or not”.

Now, looking towards the future, Martina is hoping to continue along a similar path. “My goal is to have a career in academia in the field of craniofacial identification and become competent in facial reconstruction. I also would love to be able to keep researching the field and hopefully get into teaching”.

After changing her academic focus during her postgraduate journey, Martina urges others to not be scared to do the same. “Do not feel that you have lost time by doing something different to your chosen PhD subject, you will have developed abilities and skills that you can then use during your new postgraduate journey. At the end of the day, the PhD is all about learning and motivation”.

STUDENT VIEW

SUPPORTING YOU ALL

THE WAY

Ask any of our students what really stands out about life as a postgraduate student at LJMU and they will tell you the same thing: the excellent support on offer from tutors, library and support staff.

Our Wellbeing Officers are the first point of contact for any support you need. They cover each faculty and are always on hand to help out.

At LJMU we want you to succeed and that means doing everything in our power to assist you. Granted, postgraduate study is far more independent than undergraduate study, but staff here provide all the training and skills you need to take on the challenge and get to where you want to be.

AS WELL AS EASY ACCESS TO TUTOR SUPPORT, WE OFFER A HOST OF ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC AND PASTORAL SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU DURING YOUR STUDIES. HERE IS JUST A TASTER:

STUDY SKILLS

Workshops are available on various aspects of postgraduate study including academic writing, effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, report writing and IT skills.

We provide pre-sessional English courses for those whose language qualifications do not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more details.

Our team provides information on postgraduate funding including loans, grants and bursaries, as well as offering guidance on budgeting and money management.

STUDENT ADVICE AND WELLBEING

Our team offers advice and guidance on issues ranging from health to accommodation and childcare.

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

Confidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet meditation, prayer and contemplation on each campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim prayers.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

DISABILITY SUPPORT

We have disability co-ordinators in every academic school and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs.

COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH

Our free service offers one-to-one and group counselling sessions, as well as mental health guidance and support.

JOSEPHAT LOAMBO HAD NO DIRECT FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE WHEN SHE EMBARKED ON HER MASTERS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. SHE TOOK SECOND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL FINAL OF THE CISI EDUCATIONAL TRUST AWARD SCHEME, HAVING WON HER REGIONAL HEAT AT LJMU.

Josephat graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Business Management before taking an internship back home in the Congo for 12 months. “I was attracted to LJMU by the opportunity to specialise in the financial sector,” she explains. “I found the course a little stressful at first due to my lack of previous knowledge but my confidence soon grew thanks to the support of my tutors and my peers.”

When Josephat was introduced to Bloomberg towards the start of her course she knew that it would be a life-changing experience. “I’ll never forget learning all about Bloomberg and starting to work with investments,” she smiles. “I really enjoyed navigating the system and gaining a better understanding of the market. As I started to see my investments working I came to truly understand that hard work really does pay off and that gave me a real boost.”

Making a profit of £3,000 at the end of the investment period, Josephat then had to present her findings to the assessment team and was chosen as the regional winner. A 400 word essay on ‘Green Finance’ followed before she was named as one of the five top students in the country.

“In the final stage of the competition, I attended an interview at the CISI headquarters in London and then a lunch with the Chairman,” she smiles. “During the lunch I was able to learn about the organisation’s future projects and shared some of my objectives for the coming 12 months. I explained to the CEO how beneficial it would be for the CISI to provide their qualification in Congo. His response was very inspiring and optimistic as he explained they were now providing qualifications in Morocco, in my native language.”

Josephat obviously made a great impression on the CEO and his team as, at the end of the day, she was awarded second place in the competition and received a cheque for £2,000. “It was an amazing day and a fabulous outcome,” smiles Josephat. “It has really set me up for my future career.”

Wanting to work as a Chartered Wealth Manager, Josephat would like to launch her career in the UK. “Long term I want to return to the Congo,” she says. “I need to establish myself first though and would love to stay in Liverpool as I am really happy here. LJMU has set me on the right path for the career I want.”

STUDENT VIEW

THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS

Develop the skills you need

Our exceptional career support enables you to demonstrate, to potential employers, that you have the skills and experience they are looking for.

Additional support and digital resources

Our Career Zones are located in the James Parsons Building and Student Life Building and are open both during and outside of term time. They host regular employability skills workshops and careers fairs to help you build your skills and network with a variety of people from your industry. Postgraduate researchers can also access a range of digital careers resources via Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU’s online careers platform which features a jobs board, career assessments, interactive tools, e-learning courses, employer videos and much more.

Careers support for postgraduate researchers

Catering for the specific needs of postgraduate researchers, you can receive one-to-one careers guidance, as well as have your CV and job application forms checked to ensure you are maximising your skills effectively for specific roles. You can access one-to-one career coaching, support with job hunting, preparing for interviews, creating an online profile and find out about appropriate careers events and fairs, as well as tailored careers guides and resources.

Entrepreneurship

If you have ambitions to be your own boss or work freelance, expert help is available from our Centre for Entrepreneurship. As well as providing mentoring services, the Centre helps entrepreneurs to achieve key milestones by offering advice on a wide range of topics including access to funding.

POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT LJMU IS ALWAYS GEARED TOWARDS MEETING THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS AND AN IMPRESSIVE 95% OF OUR POSTGRADUATES ARE IN WORK OR FURTHER STUDY SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION.

WITH A DEGREE IN ZOOLOGY AND HERPETOLOGY FROM BANGOR UNIVERSITY, NAOMI DAVIES FOUND HERSELF WORKING IN JOBS UNCONNECTED WITH HER PASSION FOR ANIMALS. A MASTERS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND DRONE APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER, HAS PRETTY MUCH TRANSFORMED HER LIFE.

Animal lover Naomi had no idea what the future held for her when she embarked on her undergraduate degree so decided to study something she loved. “I chose Bangor because it was the only university that offered the reptile focus I was looking for at that time,” she says.

On graduation, Naomi found herself working in a gym and then at a number of car dealerships. “I liked the jobs but they were not what I wanted to do,” she says. “I started looking at the kind of roles I wanted and soon realised I needed a masters.”

Searching for masters courses, Naomi came across the Wildlife Conservation and Drone Applications MSc at LJMU. “It was exactly what I was looking for,” she smiles, “so I was delighted when I was offered a place.”

The highlight of the course for Naomi was the field trip to Tanzania. Surprisingly, however, she decided not to base her dissertation on the trip but to look for something closer to home. Instead, with the help of her Programme Leader and an LJMU PhD student, she designed her project around the density of native bat species in areas of high and low animal populations. Fortunately, the high population area targeted was

Knowsley Safari. “I loved it there from the first time I visited,” she recalls. “When I needed a part-time job whilst writing up my dissertation, it seemed like the obvious place.”

For around 15 months Naomi worked in Knowsley’s education department: guiding tours, giving public engagement talks and generally helping out. “I really needed a full-time job and, although I was offered posts elsewhere, I kept turning them down because I loved it here so much,” she smiles.

Last summer a full-time role was advertised at the Park and Naomi was thrilled to be successful in her interview. “My practical experience was really helpful in getting the job” she recalls, “it has been invaluable since starting in this role, showing how important it is to get relevant experience in the field you are hoping to work in.”

Naomi still can’t imagine ever working elsewhere. “This really is my dream,” she beams. However, after a few years within her role, she has now applied to complete her Doctor of Philosophy in Conservation Technology back at LJMU in Conservation Technology alongside her role.

STUDENT VIEW

MONEY MATTERS

One of the main concerns students have about embarking on a postgraduate qualification is how they will fund their studies. The great news is that there are many ways to pay your way through higher level study whether you intend to support yourself with a part-time job, keep on working in your full-time role or apply for loans or scholarships. Our funding specialists are always on hand to answer your queries and offer advice, you can contact them on moneyadvice@ljmu.ac.uk or call 0151 231 3153/3154.

FULL DETAILS OF THE FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU CAN BE FOUND AT ljmu.ac.uk BUT HERE’S AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

POSTGRADUATE MASTERS LOAN

Students from England, Wales or the EQ attending eligible full and part-time masters courses can apply for government loans of up to £11,836 (England), £18,430 is available as a combination of grant and loan in Wales. Students who ordinarily live in Northern Ireland can apply for a non means-tested loan for their tuition fees. The loan is capped at £5,500* per student.

Students who are normally resident in Scotland and are studying for a course not available in Scotland, can apply for a postgraduate tuition fee loan up to a maximum of £5,500* for full-time courses, £2,750* for part-time. Eligible full-time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £4,500*. This funding is not means tested.

POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

LJMU offers a series of scholarships for international applicants on taught masters programmes and research degrees. These scholarships take the form of fee waivers. See ljmu.ac.uk for more details.

TEACHER TRAINING

Teacher training is funded in the same way that undergraduate courses are funded, via government loans and grants. There are also bursaries depending on your degree classification and the subject you are going to teach.

NHS COURSES

You can apply for a bursary for some masters level NHS courses. The funding cycle opens in April for September starters. The NHS Learning Support Fund also provides grants for eligible students studying on masters courses with Registered Nurse Status attached.

ALUMNI DISCOUNT

If you are a home graduate with a degree from LJMU, an Alumni discount of 20% off your postgraduate tuition fees is available (subject to terms and conditions).

DID YOU KNOW?

FUNDING IS ALSO PROVIDED BY RESEARCH COUNCILS, CHARITIES

STUDENT VIEW

WHEN 34 YEAR-OLD RICHARD KIRWAN SAW A PHD STUDY ADVERTISED AT LJMU HE COULDN’T BELIEVE HIS LUCK. THE GLOBE-TROTTING NUTRITIONIST FROM WATERFORD WAS OVERWHELMED THAT AN OPPORTUNITY SO IDEALLY SUITED TO HIS EXPERIENCE HAD BECOME AVAILABLE JUST AS HE WAS LOOKING TO START HIS DOCTORATE.

Richard originally studied Biological Sciences with Microbiology at University College Cork. Life after graduation was a globetrotter’s dream with time spent teaching English in Japan, working at the Japanese embassy in Ireland and translating and teaching in Colombia.

In 2014 Richard decided to return to his passion for nutrition. “I wanted to study for a masters and, to maintain my proficiency in Spanish, I decided to go to university in Barcelona,” he explains.

After his masters, Richard worked as a freelance Nutritionist specialising in weight loss and muscle gain. “I soon realised what was missing for me was the teaching element,” he says. “I decided to look for a PhD opportunity with a view to moving into academia.”

Exploring many different options, Richard knew LJMU was the place for him as soon as he saw the ad for a PhD in Nutrition. “It was just as if it had been tailor-made for me,” he smiles.

“I contacted the Supervisor and told them how keen I was and asked what I could do to ensure my enthusiasm was reflected in my application.”

Richard’s experience and approach paid off and he was successful in his application. “The PhD really

encompasses everything I am interested in,” he explains. “It covers: protein metabolism and how it applies to health as we age; the Mediterranean diet and exercise and nutritional strategies to improve the quality of life in an aging population.”

Richard started his PhD in October 2018. “I really like the independence that comes with PhD study,” he smiles. “There is probably a little more to do than I expected but I am loving building up the relationships with the organisations I am going to work with.”

As to the future, Richard would like to take on a Postdoctoral study and move into research and lecturing. So what advice would he give to others who are considering a PhD? “Just make sure you are studying something you are passionate about,” he says. “You will spend at least three years of your life consumed by your topic and motivation is not easy to maintain without passion. I really couldn’t be happier with my PhD. I am studying a subject I am hugely passionate about and am very excited about the future.”

Richard has now taken up a role at Leeds Beckett University as a research officer.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

If you are considering moving to Liverpool for your postgraduate study you’ll be delighted to hear that all new students are guaranteed a room in Universityendorsed accommodation. We can also help with privately owned accommodation for those who prefer a little more independence.

Opt for University-endorsed accommodation and we’ll give you the option to live with other postgraduate students and/or mature undergraduates. To book your university accommodation:

1Explore the accommodation options: ljmu.ac.uk/accommodation

2

On accepting an offer from LJMU, submit your online accommodation request. The sooner you send a request, the more choice you will have

3Your accommodation manager will contact you by email within 10 days. Follow the instructions provided and make the initial payment to finalise your booking

ACCOMMODATION

Liverpool Student Homes (LSH) is the official provider of private accommodation for LJMU, the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University.

LSH has the city’s largest choice of student flats, houses and rooms with over 16,000 bed spaces. It offers protection against poor housing conditions and also provides impartial expert housing advice when required.

For more information call LSH on 0151 794 3296

POSTGRADUATE COURSES AT LJMU

ARCHITECTURE

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Architecture MArch September 4 4

Urban Design MA September 4 4

ART AND DESIGN

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Architecture MArch September 4 4

Art in Science MA September 4 4

Exhibition Studies MA September 4 4

Fashion Innovation and Realisation MA September 4 4

Fine Art MA September 4 4

Graphic Design and Illustration MA September 4 4

Immersive Media MA September 4 4

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4

(All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)

Urban Design MA September 4 4

ASTRONOMY

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Astrophysics MPhil/PhD September January/June 4 4 4

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Biomedical Sciences MSc September 4 4

Brain and Behaviour MSc September 4

Climate Change and Sustainability MSc September 4

Clinical Embryology MSc September 4

Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Cosmetic Science MSc September 4

Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Forensic Anthropology MSc September 4

Forensic Bioscience MSc September 4

Industrial Biotechnology MSc September 4 4

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4

(All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)

Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport DSportExSci January 4 4 and Exercise Science

Sport and Clinical Biomechanics MSc September 4 4

Sport Nutrition MSc September 4 4

Strength and Conditioning MSc September 4 Wildlife Conservation Technology MSc September 4

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Civil Engineering MSc September 4 4

Commercial Building Surveying MSc September 4 4

Construction Project Management MSc September 4 4

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management MSc September 4 4 Real Estate MSc September 4 4 Water, Energy and the Environment MSc September 4 4

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Construction Project Management MSc September 4 4

Digital Marketing MSc September 4 4

Digital Marketing (with Advanced Practice) MSc September 4 4

Doctorate in Business Administration DBA January 4 Feb/March

Strategic People Management and Practice MA September 4 4 International Business and Management MSc Sept/Jan 4 International Business and Management MSc September 4 (with Advanced Practice)

International Business Corporate and Finance Law LLM September 4 4 International Corporate Law and Management LLM/MSc September 4 International Transport, Trade and Logistics MSc Sept/Jan 4 Investment and Finance MSc September 4 4 Investment and Finance (with Advanced Practice) MSc September 4 Leadership and Management Practice MSc, PgDip September 4 PgCert

Leadership and Management Practice MSc September 4 (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship)

Management MSc September 4 4 Management (with Advanced Practice) MSc September 4 Management and Digital Business MSc September 4 4 Management and Digital Business MSc September 4 4 (with Advanced Practice)

Maritime Operations Management MSc September 4 Mass Communications MA September 4

Master of Business Administration MBA September 4

Master of Business Administration MBA September 4 (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship)

Master of Business Administration MBA September 4 Business Scale-ups

Master of Business Administration Business MBA September 4 Scale-ups (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship)

Port Management MSc September 4

Real Estate MSc September 4 4

CHEMISTRY

Biomedical Sciences

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

MSc September 4

Cosmetic Science MSc September 4

Drug Discovery Development and Delivery MSc September 4

Industrial Biotechnology MSc September 4 4

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary PGDE September 4 Subjects - see website for details)

Natural Products Discovery MSc September 4

COMPUTING

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning) MSc September 4

Computing and Information Systems MSc September 4

Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) MSc September 4

Cyber Security MSc September 4

Data Science MSc September 4

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary PGDE September 4 Subjects - see website for details)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Design MSc September 4

CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Criminal Justice MA September 4 4

Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice MSc September 4 4 Criminology and Social Policy MA September 4 4

Doctor of Policing, Security and Criminal Justice ProfDoc September 4 4 Evidence Informed Practice MA/PgDip/ September 4 PgCert

Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM September 4 4 Law and Practice LLM September 4 4 Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc September 4 4

EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Doctor of Education EdD September 4

Education MA October 4 4

Education Practice MA September 4

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - PGDE September 4 see website for details)

Initial Teacher training (Primary - choice of specialism) PGDE September 4 School Direct Initial Teacher Training (non-salaried) PGCE September 4 Primary & Secondary

School Direct Initial Teacher Training (salaried) PGCE September 4 Primary & Secondary

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) PgCert September 4 Teaching Learners with a Visual Impairment PgDip QTVI or September 4 MA TVLI

ENGINEERING

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Audio and Video Forensics MSc, PGCert, Sept/Jan 4 PgDip

Audio Forensics and Restoration MSc

September 4

Civil Engineering MSc September 4 4

Electrical Power and Control Engineering MSc September 4 4

Embedded Systems and IC Design MSc Sept/Jan 4 4

International Transport, Trade and Logistics MSc Sept/Jan 4

Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc Sept/Jan 4

Port Management MSc January 4

Sensors, Data and Management MSc Sept/Jan 4

Water, Energy and the Environment MSc September 4 4

Wireless Communications MSc September 4 4

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Documentary MA September 4 4

English MRes September 4

English Literature MA September 4 4

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - PGDE September 4 see website for details)

Mass Communications MA September 4

Screenwriting MA September 4

Writing MA September 4

FORENSICS

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Forensic Anthropology MSc September 4

Forensic Bioscience MSc September 4

GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Climate Change and Sustainability MSc September 4

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - PGDE September 4 see website for details)

Urban Design MA September 4 4

Water, Energy and the Environment MSc September 4 4

Wildlife Conservation Technology MSc September 4

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

See also: Nursing, Paramedic Science and Midwifery; Psychology

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc Sept/Jan 4

Brain and Behaviour MSc September 4

Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice MA September 4 Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Health and Wellbeing MRes October 4 4

Health Psychology MSc September 4 4

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies PgCert October 4

International Public Health MSc September 4 4

Mental Health MA September 4 4

Mental Health Nursing with RN status - Degree Apprenticeship MSc September 4 Nursing MA, PgDip, September 4 4 PgCert

Nursing Mental Health MA, PgDip September 4 4 Paramedicine MSc September 4

Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc September 4 4

Professional Doctorate in DSportExSci January 4 4 Applied Sport and Exercise Science

Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology DHealthPsych January 4 4 Professional Doctorate in DSportExPsy January 4 4 Sport and Exercise Psychology

Public Health MSc September 4 4

Public Health Addictions MSc September 4 4

Social Work MA September 4 Specialist Practitioner: Community Children’s Nursing PgDip September 4 4 Community Practitioner (District Nursing) PgDip September 4 4 Community Public Health Nursing PgDip September 4 4 Sport Nutrition MSc September 4 4 Sport Psychology MSc September 4 4

HISTORY

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Initial Teacher Training (All Secondary Subjects - PGDE September 4 see website for details)

Modern History MA September 4 4

JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND FILM

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Digital Marketing MSc September 4 4

Digital Marketing (with Advanced Practice) MSc September 4

Documentary MA September 4 4

Film MA September 4 4

Immersive Media MA September 4 4

Journalism (NCTJ accredited) MA September 4 4

Mass Communications MA September 4

Screenwriting MA September 4

Sports Journalism (NCTJ accredited) MA September 4 4

LAW

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Criminal Justice MA September 4 4

Evidence Informed Practice MA/PgDip/ September 4 PgCert

Forensic Bioscience MSc September 4

Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM/MSc September 4 4

International Business Corporate and Finance Law Law/LLM Sept/Jan 4 4

International Corporate Law and Management LLM/MSc September 4 4 Law and Practice LLM September 4 4

Legal Practice Course LPC, LLM, PgDip September 4 4

Master of Laws LLM September 4 4

Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc September 4 4 Security and Terrorism Law MA September 4

MARITIME

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

International Transport, Trade and Logistics MSc Sept/Jan 4 Marine and Offshore Engineering MSc Sept/Jan 4 Maritime Operations Management MSc September 4

Port Management MSc Sept/Jan 4

MATHEMATICS

Qualification

Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Art in Science MA September 4 4

Data Science MSc September 4

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4

(All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4 (Primary - choice of specialism)

NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Advanced Healthcare Practice MSc Sept/Jan 4 (Clinical or Critical Care)

Forensic and Investigative Psychology MSc September 4 Health and Wellbeing MRes September 4 4

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies PgCert October 4 Mental Health MA/PgCert/ PgDip September 4 4

Nursing MA/PgCert/ PgDip September 4 4

Nursing Mental Health MA September 4 4

Nursing with RN status - Adult MSc September 4 Nursing with RN status - Child MSc September 4 Nursing with RN status - Mental Health MSc September 4

Paramedicine MSc September 4

Specialist Community Practitioner (District Nursing) PgDip September 4 4 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing PgDip September 4 4 Specialist Practitioner: Community Children’s Nursing PgDip September 4 4

PERFORMING ARTS

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4 (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)

Making New Theatre MA September 4 Musical Theatre MA September 4

PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Biomedical Sciences MSc September 4 4

Clinical Pharmacy for Primary Care and MSc, PgCert Spring 4 Community Pharmacy PgDip

Clinical Pharmacy for Secondary and Tertiary Care MSc, PgCert Autumn 4 PgDip

Cosmetic Science MSc September 4 Drug Discovery Development and Delivery MSc September 4 Natural Products Discovery MSc September 4

POLICING

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Counter-Terrorism Studies MSc September 4

Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence MSc/PgDip/ PgCert/ September 4

Criminal Justice MA September 4 4

Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice MSc/PgDip September 4 4 Diplomacy and Security Studies MSc/PgDip PgCert September 4

Evidence Informed Practice MSc/PgDip PgCert September 4

Global Crime, Justice and Security LLM September 4 4

Intelligence and Security Studies MSc/PgDip/ PgCert September 4

Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc September 4 4

Policing Studies PhD Oct/Feb 4 4 June

Security and Terrorism Law

MA/PgDip/ PgCert September 4

Security Management MSc September 4

Security Studies MSc September 4 Terrorism, Policing and Security MSc/PgDip/ PgCert September 4

PSYCHOLOGY

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Brain and Behaviour MSc September 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice MA September 4

Forensic and Investigative Psychology MSc September 4 Health Psychology MSc September 4 4 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies PgCert October 4

Positive Psychology and Wellbeing MSc September 4 4

Professional Doctorate in DSportExSci January 4 4 Applied Sport and Exercise Science

Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology DHealthPsych January 4 4

Professional Doctorate in DSportExSci January 4 4 Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Psychology MSc September 4 4

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Cities Culture and Creativity MA September 4 4 Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice MSc/PgDip September 4 4 Criminology and Social Policy MA September 4 4 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Primary Care PgCert October 4

International Relations MA September 4 4 Law and Practice LLM September 4 4 Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc September 4 4 Social Work MA September 4

SPORT

Qualification Start Date F/T P/T Distance Learning

Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Exercise Physiology MSc September 4 4

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4 (All Secondary Subjects - see website for details)

Initial Teacher Training PGDE September 4 (Primary - choice of specialism)

International Sport Coaching MSc September 4 4 Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport DSportExSci January 4 4 and Exercise Science

Professional Doctorate in Sport DSportExSci January 4 4 and Exercise Psychology Sport and Clinical Biomechanics MSc September 4 4 Sport Coaching MSc September 4 4 Sport Nutrition MSc September 4 4 Sport Psychology MSc September 4 4 Strength and Conditioning MSc September 4

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