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2013-2014 Find out why Michael chose postgraduate study at the University of Cumbria

MA SOC IA L WOR K st ud e n t, Mic h ae l Og un jin mi

Developing your career?

Love your subject?

Just a few of the top reasons to choose postgraduate study The Cumbria Experience.

Success takes know-how... and where better to learn

all your Postgraduate questions answered.

All you need to know about the Cumbria Experience, with full postgraduate course listings and open evening details.

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CONTENTS

8 Student profile: Michael Ogunjinmi MA Social Work

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Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

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To PG or not to PG ‌ Six reasons for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Cumbria

9 Student profile: John Roberts MA Education

17 Student profile: Morgyn Sneddon PgD Medical Imaging

26 Staff profile: Professor Robert Williams MA Contemporary Fine Art

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The Cumbria postgraduate experience

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Here for you Support when you need it

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See for yourself Information about our open evenings

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Locations Our campuses

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Accommodation What are the options available?

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Good value postgraduate study Our fees explained

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Course listings by location

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A-Z course listing

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Your questions answered

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Research degrees

12 Staff profile: Dr Chris Loynes MA Development Training & MA Transcultural European Outdoor

16 Staff profile: Dr Sally Elton-Chalcraft MA Education

65 Staff profile: Gareth Bolton MSc Medical Imaging

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The Keep, Lancaster campus

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Welcome From the Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Strike

In a fast changing world, postgraduate study is a clear way of differentiating yourself from competition when you enter or want to progress in the jobs market.

Our range of postgraduate programmes are designed to make sure you do just that. We provide you with lecturers who have strong subject, career and research expertise with which they will inspire and support your life plans.

Our small campuses and sites are ideal for postgraduate study.

Our small campuses and sites are ideal for postgraduate study. You will notice how unique they are—our Ambleside campus for instance is right in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park—which when combined with our modern library and IT facilities, is a recipe conducive to study and research.

From my extensive postgraduate experience as a student, lecturer and researcher I understand that it’s the combination of using the passion for a subject and putting enhanced knowledge to good use that students are looking for. At the University of Cumbria, we are focused on supporting you in your aspirations.

Please read on and find out what our students and lecturers have to say. You can find out much more by joining us at one of our open days and evenings—more details inside.

I do hope you take the next stage in your academic journey and I hope to meet you during our next welcome week in 2013.

With best wishes

Professor Peter Strike Vice Chancellor

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To PG or not to PG...

Six reasons for choosing postgraduate study at the University of Cumbria.

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Starting out on your career ladder You want to stand out in the world of work and have decided that a postgraduate qualification on your CV will set you apart from other candidates.

Developing your career You are in a satisfying job in a sector you enjoy. You want to progress your career and believe a higher degree will take you to the next rung on the career ladder.

You want to teach You have a degree and want to use it to inspire young minds as a teacher. Our range of PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) courses will make sure you are qualified to do just that.

You love your subject You got immense pleasure from studying your subject at undergraduate level. Your quest for knowledge needs to continue and postgraduate study offers that opportunity.

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Changing your career You are ready to change career direction and a postgraduate programme is how you can make that change.

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We have a wide range of courses They span education, health, business, the arts, forestry, science and the outdoors. See pages 32-58 for course details.

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STUDENT PRO F ILE

Michael Ogunjinmi Youth work’s loss is social work’s gain Youth and community worker, Michael Ogunjinmi who hails from London, worked for a charity that was based in the Lake District.

His work in the Lakes was with young people who benefited from residential and outdoor experiential learning activities in the great outdoors.

Michael originally qualified with a BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work from Goldsmiths, University of London. Seven successful years in the sector came to an end when his organisation had to reduce its activities after cuts in its funding arrangements.

It was this that prompted Michael to look at social work.

“I have always wanted to work with a wide variety of people in a social work setting and applied many years ago to study it but my lack of experience at that time meant I could not secure a place. I was qualified to obtain my place at Goldsmith’s so my career took me down that route” said Michael.

“I like the fact that I have been able to meet other professionals on my course which has exposed me to the wide variety of life and work experiences of my fellow students. My placements have been really good and I have been able to work alongside seasoned and well grounded professional social workers—this has been great experience.“

The MA Social Work was developed in partnership with a range of key stakeholders, including social work service users and carers, and representatives from social work agencies. It’s an intensive programme of study that combines a level 7 academic award with a qualification in Social Work. It is studied over two years full time. The course of study includes 200 days of assessed practice placement and, as such, the timescale is very condensed.

" I have been able to work alongside seasoned and well grounded professional social workers— this has been great experience."

“I have enjoyed the academic rigour. I think the level of teaching is much more intense than at undergraduate level and the workload is also more demanding but that’s what I want as I want to get the most out of the course. The gym and reading help me keep a good university— life balance!”

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John Roberts Masters enhances school improvement Studying at masters level enabled a Cumbrian headteacher to focus on how he could improve his school and the quality of the education his pupils receive. That was the intention of John Roberts, Headteacher of Bewcastle C of E school in rural north Cumbria but the end results extended well beyond the boundaries of the local school.

John wanted to focus on children’s writing. He was especially fascinated about how they write and think, how they talk to each other and how they collaborate when they write.

“I wanted to carry out action research that could be applied to the real world in our school. This programme allowed me to do that. I have used the findings of my research dissertation to develop creating writing and this has resulted in real improvements in the standard and quality of our childrens’ writing skills.

The MA has been a catalyst for change in my school.” said John.

John went on to publish a booklet based on his research that other schools have used to improve creative writing in their own schools. The booklet, “All Write Now. How a small rural school took giant strides to improve creative writing” is a practical

" I have used the findings of my research dissertation to develop creating writing and this has resulted in real improvements in the standard and quality of our childrens’ writing skills." guide that Johns says teachers can dip in and out of.

John’s MA was a fully online programme supported by optional Saturday face to face workshops that can be arranged at locations throughout the UK. Watch the film of John talking about his MA experience at www.cumbria. ac.uk/bewcastle

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The Cum bri a P ostgr aduate E xperi ence You’re considering undertaking postgraduate study at the University of Cumbria.

You may be attracted to a taught or research programme but you may not be fully acquainted with what we do, so please read on to find out what we stand for, why we have a strong reputation and why we think you should choose us.

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Creative thinking We are a university that fosters creativity, promotes innovation and celebrates new ways of thinking.

We produce career ready graduates and work with graduates to further develop their expertise with postgraduate study.

Serving students We are a university grounded in the real world, serving our students and the wide variety of communities in which we work. We are also, enterprising and dynamic and want to help our local communities develop and grow, economically and socially.

Long history It’s good to know that we have a long, successful track record. We were formed in 2007 from a number of successful higher education institutions. Our history can be traced back to the early 19th century and we are proud of our record of offering arts, business, science, health and wellbeing and teacher training and education programmes to people in the region, the country and beyond.

Every student is valued at the University of Cumbria as an important contributor to our mission and our success.

Good value A fairly priced postgraduate programme combined with the low cost of living make us one of the best value educational experiences available. Our postgraduate programmes offer professionally focused curriculum, specifically designed to give you the knowledge,

skills and training for your future or developing career. This is supported by our thorough understanding of key industries and employers in the region and beyond, with whom we connect through live projects, placement opportunities, work experience and graduate opportunities. This adds real value to postgraduate study as developing networks is a key way of enhancing your career development plans.

The personal touch If you are studying on a taught programme, you will be assigned a personal tutor committed to assisting you in developing throughout your studies. For research programmes, support is provided by a team of supervisors. There is more detail about research degrees on page 60.

The right locations You will find us in a number of convenient locations which are easy to get to in Cumbria, Lancashire and London. We think you will like the character and ambience on our campuses. Students comment on how friendly they are. Pages 18-25 give you the full picture.

Experience it for yourself.

Visit us on an open evening.

See page 15 for details.

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Dr Chris Loynes Transformational potential of the outdoors Dr Chris Loynes is the programme leader for MA Development Training and MA Transcultural European Outdoor Studies and is a doctoral supervisor at the University of Cumbria.

Chris was brought up in the West Country and went to university in Sheffield where he studied Geology.

At school he was inspired by fieldwork enjoying learning how to read the landscape and understand the processes at work in it. His first job was as a geology and geography teacher running the school’s field work programme and developing an alternative curriculum course in outdoor education for marginalised students.

“I found I loved teaching outdoors and watching young people grow through their experiences. My career has taken sideways steps, first into outdoor youth work and then into writing about and training others in outdoor education. This eventually led me to studying and teaching in universities. I am still half time so that I can keep up my educational advisory work and leading people in the outdoors on sea kayak and sailing journeys. I value the link between developing and improving professional practice and the understanding that

comes from academic work” said Dr Loynes.

“I have been teaching at Ambleside at the University of Cumbria in its various legacy institutions for over twenty years. It is in the ideal place to learn about outdoor studies surrounded by lakes, rivers, crags, hills and forests and a wide range of organisations providing outdoor adventure and environmental experiences for recreation and education. I like the small scale of the campus and the commitment of all the students and staff to the subject. It also gives me every opportunity to be in the outdoors both personally and professionally. Perhaps the best part of being a lecturer is meeting graduates again later in their career and hearing what they have achieved.”

" I found I loved teaching outdoors and watching young people grow through their experiences."

“I have come late to research. I have always had an interest in the transformative potential of outdoor experiences since my early work with marginalised students. My interest in landscape and its interpretation has developed into a study that is

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exploring what outdoor experiential education can contribute to education for sustainability. I am also involved in large scale evaluations of the impact of outdoor education on young people in schools and in youth work. This involves me in working with local and national charities and many schools.”

“I have been fortunate to be the editor of the field’s professional journal which gave me many opportunities to teach and study aboard. Currently, I am working with two other universities, in Norway and Germany, providing a new MA. The students are from all over the world and study a semester at each

university. This collaboration is leading to many interesting projects involving teaching, research and writing.”

“I’m looking forward to the new ideas that will emerge from the redevelopment of the Ambleside campus and the potential collaboration with colleagues from forestry, conservation and business. Working in higher education has given me the chance to be constantly creative in developing new work and being part of an international academic community that is seeking to understand how to do this work well.”

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Here for you Support when you need it Outstanding library and learning facilities come as standard as do top of the range computers and technology solutions to facilitate your study.

Services tailored to your needs Support and development in your university postgraduate life—whatever that might be, from skills development, pastoral care, money advice, careers advice, health, wellbeing, disability and counselling support is all in place, ready when you need it.

Please see www.cumbria.ac.uk/ liss for more information. Take a look at the wide range of support available at www.cumbria.ac.uk/ studentsupportguide Accommodation As a postgraduate student, we can assist you in finding the right type of accommodation that suits you. Visit www.cumbria. ac.uk/accommodation for more information.

Smart working We use an online learning environment, Blackboard, that allows you to work from any location with internet access from your computer or smartphone. Blackboard is a very flexible tool allowing you to work collaboratively with lecturers and fellow students. Our large range of e-Learning services is available 24/7 online from wherever you choose to work. It incorporates e-Books, online journals and catalogues.

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Work and play Take time to relax or workout at our health and sports facilities.

They vary across our campuses and sites-you can find out more at www.cumbria.ac.uk/sport Activism may be your chosen free time option. A vibrant and engaged Students’ Union, with opportunities to get involved and have your say may appeal. Please see www.thestudentsunion.org.uk

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see for yourself There is nothing like experiencing what we offer first hand. That includes talking to lecturers, current students and examining our facilities. You can do all of this on one of our postgraduate open evenings. Join us on one of the following dates:

For more information visit... www.cumbria.ac.uk/ openday or email enquirycentre @cumbria.ac.uk

Tuesday, 4 December 2012 Business School Open Evening, Lancaster, 4.00pm–8.00pm Wednesday, 5 December 2012 PG Forestry, Conservation and Outdoors Open Evening, Ambleside, 3.00pm–6.30pm Thursday, 6 December 2012 PG Arts Open Evening, Brampton Road, Carlisle, 3.00pm–6.30pm Wednesday, 12 December 2012 Business School Open Evening, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, 4.00pm–8.00pm Drop in anytime for the above sessions.

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Dr Sally Elton-Chalcraft Making research work in the real world Dr Sally Elton-Chalcraft, Reader in Education at the University of Cumbria is a passionate believer in applying research findings to the real world.

A major part of her role is to share her research findings with students who then go on to use the insights in the classroom to help them as teachers and benefit their pupils.

Dr Elton-Chalcraft teaches on our MA Education and has particular expertise in teaching and learning, creative and effective curriculum, multicultural education, research methods and school leadership.

“Throughout my career I have continued to value the role of academic study to enhance my teaching of undergraduate and post graduate teacher education students and ultimately improving childrens’ experiences and life chances at school.

I have recently been appointed as Reader in Education which offers me the opportunity to enhance my own and others’ research capacity.“ Dr Elton-Chalcraft’s belief in the power of research was sparked by undergraduate study at Sheffield University, postgraduate and masters study at Westminster College, Oxford and Oxford Brookes University

" I enjoy working alongside students, sharing in their enthusiasm for their projects and supporting them to produce a well thought through thesis which will have a positive impact in their chosen area." respectively and most recently completing a PhD at the University of Derby.

Summing up her philosophy, Dr Elton-Chalcraft said “I believe teaching needs to be a research based profession and academic study enhances classroom practice.

I enjoy working alongside students, sharing in their enthusiasm for their projects and supporting them to produce a well thought through thesis which will have a positive impact in their chosen area.”

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Morgyn Sneddon Reputation is everything for Morgyn The PgD Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) programme is aimed at those involved in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.

It allows students to evaluate, research, analyse and synthesise data, and to research a specialised area. It is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).

This was the course that graduate, Morgyn Sneddon was looking for.

The international reputation of the University of Cumbria was also a strong appeal as well as the fact that the course enables students to become clinically competent in ultrasound specialisms—Vascular, General Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

“I chose to study MSc Medical Ultrasound, after completing a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging Science at Glasgow Caledonian University said Morgan. “My post as a trainee sonographer within NHS Fife required me to study at a postgraduate level and I chose the University of Cumbria due to its great reputation for training health professionals.”

Morgyn’s role at NHS Fife is focused on training in obstetric, gynaecological and general ultrasound.

The course is ideal for busy professionals as it is delivered through distance learning. “I really like the flexibility of my course.

It has been great to meet so many new people and face the new challenges that the course brings” said Morgyn.

" I really like the flexibility of my course. It has been great to meet so many new people and face the new challenges that the course brings."

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LOCATIONS All our campuses and sites are great places to study.

They all have their own special character, so here is a little more information to help you choose your place of study.

Please note that not all courses are offered at all campuses and sites— please see pages 32 to 35 where we list our courses by location.

If you love the great outdoors, there is no better place to study.

Above: Wastwater and Great Gable

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we are Here …

Longtown

Carlisle

Brampton

Maryport Penrith

Workington

Keswick

Whitehaven

Lake District National Park

Kirkby Stephen

Ambleside J38

Windermere Coniston J37

Kendal

J36

Millom

Barrow-in-Furness Morecambe

GLASGOW

Kirkby Lonsdale

Ulverston

Lancaster

EDINBURGH

Did you know?

NEWCASTLE

• Cumbria is home to England’s highest mountain, scafell pike and deepest lake, wastwater

CUMBRIA YORK

• The Lake District National Park welcomes 15.8 million visitors every year

MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL

BIRMINGHAM CARDIFF

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• The famous Stobart Group, the UK’s largest haulage company, has its headquarters in carlisle • The population is 495,000

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CARLISLE Historic Carlisle is a good place to live and study. We have two campuses, one at Fusehill Street and one at Brampton Road. You have the best of both worlds— great city life with green and pleasant countryside outside the city boundary.

The Lake District is also only half an hour away and you can get to the coast in the same time. The city is just ten miles south of the border with Scotland and has fast links to the rest of the country via the M6 and West Coast Main Line railway. It’s easy to get to Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The spacious heart of the city is particularly attractive with cathedral, castle and an excellent array of shops and places to eat and drink.

Tullie House Museum, Carlisle

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Our Fusehill Street campus is a 10-minute walk from the railway or bus station. It has a full range of facilities housed in a range of Victorian and modern buildings including Students’ Union, library, 24/7 e-Resources, halls of residence, sports centre, Learning Gateway building—a great informal space to study in—and on site catering.

Brampton Road campus is home to our arts and related courses and is housed in a range of attractive buildings. Halls of residence are on site as is the library, 24/7 e-Resources and excellent café with Costa coffee.

The campus sits above the River Eden so it’s easy to take a stroll along its banks for inspiration or just pleasure.

The campus is a 20-minute walk from railway and bus stations.

Right: Brampton Road refectory

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• Population 72,000

• Carlisle Music City—a week long music festival every June and September each year

• Hadrian’s Wall ran through the city and well preserved parts of the structure can be visited nearby • Home to one of the smallest but most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the UK

• Retail therapy—Carlisle is a regional shopping centre with all the big brands and local names to discover

• Impressive Carlisle Castle is over 900 years old and dominates western approaches to the city

• Roman legacy—lots to see of the city’s Roman past. Tullie House is a good place to start

• Carlisle born and bred – Hollywood director Mike Figgis, acclaimed poet Jacob Polley and novelist Sarah Hall

• Step out—Hadrian’s Wall Trail runs through the city whilst the Lake District is just 30 minutes away Find out more at www.cumbria.ac.uk/refresh

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LANCASTER Students like Lancaster because it’s a city with two universities. The big student population means it’s a vibrant place with a flourishing arts and music scene. The city is compact, easy to get about and easy to get to. Our campus is a 20-minute walk from the centre and railway station and the city is just off the M6 Motorway.

Lancaster campus

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The campus is located in our own grounds, and teaching and learning takes place in a nice mix of cuttingedge buildings and a range of older, traditional types. Facilities and services are extensive, with the library, e-Resources available 24/7, a range of accommodation, a sports centre, allweather sports pitches, the Students’ Union and great food and drink at Café Martineau and The View—the latter with panoramic views of the city,

Morecambe Bay and the Lake District.

Close to the campus is Williamson Park which is a perfect place to while a way a couple of hours on a fine day. Just out of the city is the Forest of Bowland, a fabulous place to walk and explore, and just a little north of the city is the beautiful Lake District National Park. Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds are easily reached as Lancaster is on the West Coast Main Line railway.

Above: The Gateway, Lancaster campus

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Don’t miss

• Population 45,000 • One of the busiest ports in the country in the 19th century

• Dukes Theatre—cultural centre and theatre screening a wide range of films and own-produced and touring work

• The oldest standing building in Lancaster is the castle which dates back to the 13th century

• On the water—see the city from a different angle from a canal barge on the Lancaster Canal

• L ancaster born and bred—Laurence Binyon, poet; William Whewell, polymath; Sir John Fleming, engineer and physicist

• Hang out—at the Storey gallery, cafe and bookshop; perfect relaxation • Williamson Park—54 acres of beautiful parkland in the heart of the city • Rythm and blues—or just about any other style of music to enjoy in the city’s vibrant pub and club scene Find out more at www.cumbria.ac.uk/refresh

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ambleside our ambleside campus is right in the heart of the beautiful lake district national park—a top 50 world destination according to national geographic traveller magazine. the campus is located on an elevated site and is currently home to a range of business and outdoor courses. you will find a modern range of study facilities, e-resources available 24/7 and a climbing wall. plans are being developed to extend what we offer here. if you love the great outdoors, there is no better place to study. you can be on the fells (local name for hills) within minutes of leaving the campus or on the water quickly too as ambleside sits on the shores of windermere. the town is very pretty and welcomes lots of visitors as a result—so it’s a bustling, good-natured place to live. the nearest railway station is at windermere, 5 miles away and the town is serviced by regular bus services. coming by car is straightforward with ambleside about 30 minutes drive from J36 of the m6.

Did you know?

Don’t miss

• Windermere is England’s longest lake

• Zeffirellis, blockbuster and art house movies plus live jazz and restaurants

• Bridge House in Ambleside is one of the smallest houses in the country • The Struggle, a road leading out of ambleside is one of the steepest roads in the country • Our campus used to be the site of charlotte mason college, a pioneering teacher-training institution

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• The Golden Rule—a traditional pub, a favourite with climbers and walkers • Lucy’s on a Plate—the legendary lake district café • Ambleside Sports—a real flavour of the lakes, cumberland and westmorland wrestling, guide races and more

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energus workington our university facilities are housed in the state of the art energus building. they are excellent and include informal spaces for individual or collaborative study with a wide range of e-resources. the facility is open 24/7.

left: energus building, workington

london our london campus is located in tower Hamlets. it’s just a few minutes from mile end tube station. students have access to tower Hamlets schools library services and the library at Queen mary university of london as well as e-resources 24/7.

right: london campus, tower Hamlets

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Professor Robert Williams Collaboration inspires Robert’s artistic vision Robert Williams is an artist and academic who leads our MA Contemporary Fine Art. He trained initially at Lancaster University and Leeds University where he was the Henry Moore Scholar in Sculpture Studies. He has been leader of the programme since 1998 when the degree was offered by Cumbria Institute of the Arts which was one of the educational institutions that went on to form the University of Cumbria in 2007.

Robert believes passionately in collaboration with other artists. In particular he has worked collaboratively with his great friend and colleague the American Artist Mark Dion, on such projects as The Tate Thames Dig (1999), Armarium: Theatrum Mundi (2001), Phylogenetic Trees (2003) and An Ordinall of Alchemy (2009).

This relationship has also led to some fantastic work with colleagues in the USA and Europe including Bryan McGovern Wilson, Jason Simon, Dr. David Barrowclough, Dana Sherwood, Dr. Petra Lange-Berndt, Cabinet Magazine and the Mildred’s Lane Project in Pennsylvania.

" Sharing interests in art with students—the discursive relationship for all the staff and students really does help to challenge, to drive ideas and to move one’s own practice on."

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“sharing interests in art with students—the discursive relationship for all the staff and students really does help to challenge, to drive ideas and to move one’s own practice on— it is such an exciting prospect to spend your working life talking about art with other enthusiastic practitioners” said robert. the collaborative spirit extends within his family. robert completed a long project with his son, Jack. thesaurus scienta lancastriae—which explored the historical williamson park in lancaster, and made collections of biological, historical, anthropological and cultural material, all of which was housed in a mobile field centre, and exhibited in the ashton memorial, a huge folly built by lord ashton in the park. the project was based on methods of Victorian scientists in honour of the bicentenary of sir richard owen—the lancaster born originator of the term dinosaur. this resulted in a book and several exhibitions. robert passionately believes that the ethos, character and outlook of studying at the university of cumbria is a unique experience for students and staff alike. “it is all about joining a community of researchers and practitioners. it is about joining in with the discourse according to an interdisciplinary approach, and a pluralistic outlook for making and talking about art. this gives rise to an enormous diversity of work made—and a huge range of research territories. the technical resources too

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are astonishing, and build upon the legacy of the past both in terms of the equipment and workshops—but also because we have a fabulous group of professional technicians who are themselves artists and makers. and then there is the community—a small, close-knit group of staff, students and researchers, constantly discussing their subject, testing ideas and theory, and coming together to share the results of their activity. it is the model of what an art school should be.”

For more information on professor williams and his collaborations, please visit www.aylwardwilliams.com

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Accommodation Your room with a view We will help you find the right type of accommodation when you join us as a postgraduate student. It’s good value too with rents typically much cheaper than in major cities.

Many postgraduate students choose to live off campus. We have an extensive roster of approved private landlords and we also manage a range of directly privately owned properties. It means that we have wide choice of styles of properties close to our campuses.

If you wish to live in halls on campus, we will try and accommodate you. Many of our rooms in halls have wide vistas to enjoy especially in Carlisle, Lancaster and Ambleside. All are very close to city and town centre and self-contained to promote a positive study and research environment. Please see www.cumbria.ac.uk/ accommodation for more details.

Good value accommodation The cost of university halls start from around £60 per week in Carlisle and Lancaster; from £78 in Ambleside. Private landlord rents start a little lower. Full details can be found at www.cumbria.ac.uk/accommodation Summary of accommodation options Carlisle—halls and private landlords Lancaster—halls and private landlords Ambleside—halls and private landlords Tower Hamlets—private landlords Workington— private landlords Full details of all the options can be found at www.cumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

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GOOD VALUE POSTGRADUATE STUDY Our postgraduate fees are good value and reflect our wish to make them as affordable as possible for you. Fees for 2013/14 are shown below and are subject to confirmation. Please visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/fee for up to date information.

All MA courses (excluding MA Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy)

PG (MA) Awards

Credits

Home/EU course fee

Part-time standard course duration

Standard annual fee 12/13

Postgraduate Certificate

60

£1235

One year

£1235

Postgraduate Diploma

120

£2470

Two years

£1235

Masters

180

£3705

Three years

£1235

Part-time standard course duration

Standard annual fee 12/13

MA Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

Award

Credits

Home/EU course fee

Postgraduate Diploma

120

£4,550

Two years

£2,275

Masters

180

£5,820

Three years

£2,910

PG (MSc) Awards

Credits

Home/EU course fee

Part-time standard course duration

Standard annual fee 12/13

Postgraduate Certificate

60

£1,410

One year

£1,410

Postgraduate Diploma

120

£2,820

Two years

£1,410

Masters

180

£4,230

Three years

£1,410

Credits

Home/EU course fee

Part-time standard course duration

Standard annual fee 12/13

MSc Standard fees

MSc/MA Accelerated fees

Pre-registration Award MSc Occupational Therapy

180

£10,265

Two years

£5,133

MSc Physiotherapy

180

£10,265

Two years

£5,133

MA Social Work

180

£10,265

Two years

£5,133

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MBA

PG (MBA) Modules

Credits

Home/EU fee

20 credit M-level module

20

£760

For stand-alone modules the fees are payable in full at the start of the course, and are non-refundable.

MBA

PG (MBA) Awards

Credits

Home/EU course fee

Part-time standard course duration

Standard annual fee 12/13

Postgraduate Certificate

60

£2,280

One year

£2,280

Postgraduate Diploma

120

£4,560

Two years

£2,280

Masters

180

£6,840

Three years

£2,280

Research Degrees

Student

Mode of study

Tuition fee

Registration fee

Exam fee

Home/EU

Full-time

£3,700

£180

£180

Part-time

£1,850

£180

£180

Channel Islands, Isle of Man

Full-time

£4,460

£180

£180

Part-time

£2,230

£180

£180

International

Full-time

£11,200

£180

£180

Full-time (Distance Learning)

£5,700

£180

£180

Part-time

£5,700

£180

£180

Discount Graduates from the University of Cumbria or any of its legacy institutions may be eligible for a fee discount of up to £741 on postgraduate taught courses. To be eligible, you must be a UK or EU graduate who studied at the University of Cumbria or a legacy institution for more than six months.

place to support your fees and living costs either through savings or through sponsorship. Some courses, for example Social Work and some health professions masters degrees do attract some funding. See www.cumbria.ac.uk/ finance for more information.

For other courses, you may be able to obtain a small amount of funding through scholarships or charitable trusts. See www.cumbria.ac.uk/scholarships for more information.

Funding The UK government does not usually fund students who are studying at postgraduate level and it is therefore important that you have finance in

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Cour se l ist i ngs

BY LOCATION KEY Awa r ds Masters (MA/MBA/MSc) Two to five years

Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) Two to four years

University Award (UA) Six months to one year

MA Master of Arts MBA Master of Business Administration MSc Master of Science

• 120 credits of learning at masters level offering professional development in defined areas of practice at level 7

Typically 40 credits of learning at level 4, level 5 or level 6 or at a combination of levels.

• 180 academic credits of learning at level 7 including dissertation

• identified exit points at postgraduate certificate (60 credits).

Distance Learning

• identified exit points at postgraduate certificate (60 credits) and postgraduate diploma (120 credits).

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) One to two years • 60 credits of learning at level 7 offering professional development in defined areas of practice.

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Duration is variable depending on experience: from 2 months to 2 years If you have already completed an honours degree, this course gives you the opportunity to train as a teacher for the 5-to-11 age range.

Distance learning options have the same amount of credits that their campus based equivalent course. Please see our website for more information www.cumbia. ac.uk/courses

Graduate Certificate (GradCert) • 60 credits of learning at level 6, offering professional development in defined areas of practice.

MODE s O F STUDY F

Full-time

P

Part-time

D

Distance Learning

Ambleside

Award

Computing and IT (subject to validation) Conservation Biology Development Training Forest Ecosystem Management Greening Outdoor Practice Outdoor and Experiential Learning Outdoor and Experiential Learning (European) Transcultural European Outdoor Studies (subject to validation)

PgC, PgD MSc MA, PgD MSc PgC MA, PgD MA, PgD MA

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33 Carlisle (Brampton Road)

Award

Contemporary Fine Art (subject to validation) Events Leadership and Management (subject to validation) Photography (subject to validation)

MA MBA, PgC, PgD MA

Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

Award

Academic Practice Advanced Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Applied Forensic Psychology (subject to validation) Applied Social Sciences—Framework (subject to validation) Computing and IT (subject to validation) Criminal Justice and Policing (subject to validation) Education Equality and Diversity Management (subject to validation) Evidence-based Psychological Approaches (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) General Primary with QTS (5–11 Years) Higher Specialist Social Work (Mental Health Practice) Innovative Technology Solutions (subject to validation from Sept 2014) Leadership in Equality and Diversity (subject to validation) Leadership in Health and Social Care (subject to validation) Leadership and Management in Policing (subject to validation) Lower Primary with QTS (3–7 Years) Management Studies Master of Business Administration Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical Imaging: Ultrasound Mental Health Practice: Approved Medical Health Practitioner Multi-professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice Non-medical Prescribing (Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing) Non-medical Prescribing (Supplementary Prescribing) Non-medical Prescribing (V300) Nursing Practice Occupational Therapy (Accelerated Route) Practice Development Practice Development: Acute and Critical Care Practice Development: Allied Health Enterprise Development Practice Development: Diabetes Management Practice Development: Long Term Conditions Practice Development: Midwifery Practice Development: Palliative Care Practice Development: Respiratory Care Psychological Research Methods (subject to validation) Social Work Social Work (Employment Route) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice Stroke Rehabilitation

MA, PgC, PgD MSc, PgD MSc MSc PgC, PgD MSc MA MA PgC PGCE MA, PgD MBA MBA MBA, PgC, PgD MBA, PgC, PgD PGCE PgC, PgD MBA MSc, PgC, PgD MSc, PgC, PgD MA, PgC, PgD UA UA UA UA PgD MSc MSc, PgD, PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC MSc MA, PgD MA, PgD MSc PgC

Study F P F P F P Study P P P D P D P P D P F P D P F P F P F P D F P P F P F P P P P P P P P P F F P F P F P F P F P F P F P F P P D F F P P D

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Award

Computing and IT

PgC, PgD

(subject to validation)

Lancaster

Award

Academic Practice Advanced Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Business Management Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing) Community Specialist Practice (General Practice Nursing) Computing and IT (subject to validation) Counselling and Psychotherapy Education Equality and Diversity Management (subject to validation) Evidence-based Psychological Approaches (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) General Primary with QTS with French Specialism General Primary with QTS (5–11 Years) Innovative Technology Solutions (subject to validation) International Business (subject to validation) International Management (subject to validation) International Marketing Management (subject to validation) Leadership in Equality and Diversity (subject to validation) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care Master of Business Administration Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical Imaging: Ultrasound Multi-professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice Non-medical Prescribing (Practice certificate in Independent Prescribing) Non-medical Prescribing (Supplementary Prescribing) Non-medical Prescribing (V300) Nursing Practice Practice Development Practice Development: Acute and Critical Care Practice Development: Allied Health Enterprise Development Practice Development: Diabetes Management Practice Development: Long Term Conditions Practice Development: Midwifery Practice Development: Palliative Care Practice Development: Respiratory Care Primary (5–11 Years) Distributed Learning Programme School Management and Leadership (subject to validation) Secondary with QTS: Art and Design Secondary with QTS: Design and Technology Secondary with QTS: English With Media Secondary with QTS: Geography Secondary with QTS: History Secondary with QTS: ICT Secondary with QTS: Mathematics Secondary with QTS: Modern Foreign Languages Secondary with QTS: Music

MA, PgC, PgD MSc, PgD MA PgD PgD PgC, PgD MA, PgD MA MA PgC PGCE PGCE MBA, PgC, PgD MBA MSc, PgC, PgD MSc, PgC, PgD MBA MSc, PgD, PgC MBA MSc, PgC, PgD MSc, PgC, PgD UA UA UA UA PgD MSc, PgD, PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PgC PGCE MBA, PgC, PgD PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE PGCE

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Study P Study P P F F P F P P P P F P D P F F F F F F F P D P F P P P P P P P F P F P F P F P F P F P F P F P F P F F F F F F F F F

35 Secondary with QTS: Physical Education Secondary with QTS: Religious Education Secondary with QTS: Science Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health Nursing) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Sexual Health Advising) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice Stroke Rehabilitation Subject Knowledge Enhancement for In-service Teachers: Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement for In-service Teachers: Physics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Chemistry (28 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Chemistry (36 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Computing and ICT (28 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Mathematics (28 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Mathematics (36 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Physics (28 weeks) Subject Knowledge Enhancement Physics (36 weeks) Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (Tesol) Youth and Community Work

PGCE PGCE PGCE PgD PgD PgD PgD MSc PgC Short course Short course Short course GradCert Short course Short course GradCert Short course GradCert MA PgD

London Tower Hamlets

Award

Education General Primary with QTS (5–11 Years) Graduate Teacher Programme Primary (5–11 Years) Distributed Learning Programme Secondary with QTS: Modern Foreign Languages

MA PGCE GTP PGCE PGCE

Distance Learning

Award

Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care Forest Ecosystem Management International Health Leadership and Sustainability (subject to validation) National Award for SEN Coordination Public Health and Social Change QTS Direct Assessment Only Route Stroke Rehabilitation

MSc, PgC MSc MSc MBA PgC MSc, PgC, PgD QTS PgC

Distributed Learning

Award

Practical Theology

MA

Secondary with QTS: Physics with Mathematics • Birmingham

PGCE

F

Transcultural European Outdoor Studies (subject to validation) • Ambleside, Marburg (Germany) and Oslo (Norway)

MA

F

Work-based Learning

Award

National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

MA

F F F F F F F

P P P P P P D P P P P P P P P P

F F P Study P F F F F Study P D F P D D D P D D D P D Study P

Study P

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Academic Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster Distance Learning

Our Academic Practice courses will develop your knowledge and understanding of the practice of teaching and the support of student learning in higher education, to advance your professional skills within your own working context. The MA focuses on leadership in changing academic contexts to help you make real change in your organisation.

MSc, PgD

Advanced Practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

Completion of the MSc assists accreditation as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists with the British Association of Behaviour and Cognitive Psychotherapists and apply for employment as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists or join the NHS workforce as High Intensity Workers in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Services.

MSc

Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care Mode of study: Part-time Location: Distance learning

Accredited by the RCN, the course will develop your knowledge in health assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making, leadership and evidence-based practice to aid your career development.

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COURSE SUBJECTx TO VALIDATION

MSc

Mode of study: Part-time and distance learning

The pathway designed if you who wish to pursue a career working with offenders, victims or criminal justice agencies. Subject to accreditation, this pathway may also lead on to Stage Two of the Forensic Psychology Chartership. It provides a local progression route for graduates to extend and develop their skills and knowledge in preparation for their chosen career path.

Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

Applied Forensic Psychology

COURSE SUBJECTx TO VALIDATION

MSc

Mode of study: Part-time and distance learning

This programme offers you the opportunity pursue your interest in the social sciences through taught and research focused modules. You will choose four modules in addition to core modules across the masters framework to develop an individual programme of study relevant to your career development plans.

Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

Applied Social Sciences窶認ramework

Your choices within the framework will reflect your final award which are: 窶｢ MSc Applied Forensic Psychology (see page 37) 窶｢ MSc Criminal Justice and Policing (see page 39) 窶｢ MSc Psychological Research Methods (see page 54)

B

MA

Business Management Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

C

This degree provides a thorough grounding for your career in business and management and is particularly relevant if you have limited or no work experience since graduation.

PgD

Community Specialist Practice (District Nursing) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be recorded on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of District Nursing. On successful completion of NMLB 9001, you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register.

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PgD

Community Specialist Practice (General Practice Nursing) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

x

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Block part-time Location: Ambleside Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Energus Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be recorded on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of General Nursing Practice. If you opt to study NMLB 9001, on successful completion you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register.

PgC, PgD

Computing and IT Develop advanced computer skills, work through real life projects using computer solutions and engage with a wide range of technologies designed for your future business success. For current teaching staff the course provides you with the opportunity to update skills and knowledge that are essential to teach this subject in the future school curriculum.

MSc

Conservation Biology Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Ambleside

x

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Brampton Road)

Designed to equip you to become a successful natural resource manager, core modules include Conservation Biology, Conservation in Practice, and Research Methods (with an optional overseas field course). There is also a wide range of optional modules to choose from.

MA

Contemporary Fine Art This is a creative and intensive programme of self-directed study that encourages the breakdown of conventional barriers between arts disciplines and prepares students to locate their position within contemporary practice.

MA, PgD

Counselling and Psychotherapy Mode of study: Part-time Location: Lancaster

The MA has a Person Centred core content (including classical and process experiential approaches) but also provides the opportunity to learn about and critically evaluate other approaches such as CBT, Solution Focused and Systemic ways of working. There will be emphasis on developing your research skills and your understanding of Evidence Based Practice.

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COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

x

Mode of study: Part-time and distance learning Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

D

If you are a practitioner in this sector, this pathway will build your knowledge and skills and allow you to critically engage at a high professional and academic level with a diverse range of issues that impact upon the effectiveness, integrity and workings of the criminal justice system and policing.

MA, PgD

Development Training Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Ambleside

E

MSc

Criminal Justice and Policing

Whatever your profession, if you would like to enhance your application of experiential learning, or become a specialist in development training, this course is meant for you. You will also acquire skills of critical thinking and action research, applying these to your own practice or to case studies of your choice.

MA

Education Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster London (Tower Hamlets) Distance Learning

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

x

Mode of study: Full-time, part-time and distance learning Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This programme develops participants as practitioner researchers and change agents by providing a framework for professional development. It will build knowledge and skills in critical engagement with professional and research literature and the use of systematic enquiry as a powerful, ethical approach to leadership and change in educational settings to raise the achievement and progress of all learners.

MA

Equality and Diversity Management Businesses, societies and communities operate more effectively if diversity is at the heart of decision making and strategic development. Managing diversity is key to success in business. This course is designed for those who wish to work as practitioners and enhancers of policy development and thinking in the areas of equality, diversity and inclusion. It is designed for those concerned with community engagement and capacity building in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Brampton Road)

MBA, PgC, PgD

Events Leadership and Management This programme will develop your skills in business planning, HR management, financial management and forecasting and IT to enable you to work on large international events, smaller national or regional offerings as well as the operations of an individual events company. The award will support your senior leadership aspirations in the private and public sector or in developing your own company.

PgC

Evidence-based Psychological Approaches Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

F

MSc

Forest Ecosystem Management Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Ambleside Distance learning

G

A practical course looking at the that fundamentals of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and how as a health professional you can harness this knowledge and use in your practice.

The course gives you a thorough grounding in the disciplines needed by a professional forester, together with an appreciation of the wider issues facing all natural resource managers. We challenge you to think critically of the importance of forests as ecosystems while assessing their benefits to people.

PGCE

General Primary with QTS— French specialism Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

This course will prepare you to become a reflective, skilful, knowledgeable and caring teacher and you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective teacher. You will also develop as an independent learner and nurture the beliefs, values and self-motivation that you will need throughout your career.

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PGCE

General Primary with QTS (5-11 years) Mode of study: Full-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster London (Tower Hamlets)

You are committed to inspiring young minds as a teacher —we help you achieve your goal with this course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become an effective primary school teacher.

PgC

Greening Outdoor Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Ambleside

H

Designed for outdoor practitioners and those who use the outdoors for educational work, Greening Outdoor Practice brings will bring you up to speed on major environmental issues, local and global, and explore new ways to harness the power of outdoor experiences to help address them.

MA, PgD

Higher Specialist Social Work (Mental Health Practice) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

For more Information on postgraduate courses visit www.cumbria.ac.uk /postgraduate

This course enable you to understand and apply the concepts, values, theories and knowledge base underpinning the your specialist area of mental health practice in order to promote effective engagement with service users and carers, utilising participative approaches, anti-oppressive practice and the principles of social inclusion.

course enquiries Call 0845 6061144 Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries Email enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk

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x

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time Block part-time Location: Lancaster (full-time), Carlisle (Fusehill Street) from September 2014 (Block part-time)

x

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

MBA, PgC, PgD

Innovative Technology Solutions Having gained the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, the MBA enables you to develop an in-depth scheme for your organisation, engage with company-led projects organised via university partners or complete a thesis based on innovative technology.

MBA, PgC, PgD

International Business This focused MBA is centred on understanding the wider environment and is designed for today’s business leaders and managers who want to gain a greater understanding of the world they work in. It focuses on international relations, business strategies sensitive to international issues and highlights diversity and multicultural concerns.

MSc

International Health Mode of study: Distance learning Location: Distance learning

x

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

We provide you with a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of international health and meet your need as a UK-based practitioner in the public health sector to understand the international influences on public health in the UK and abroad.

MSc, PgC, PgD

International Management This course will feed your passion for exploring international management literature, the relevance of management studies and critically assessing how theory can be informed by the current economic climate.

Intellectual and industry-informed debates will enhance your development and help prepare you for your career in the international marketplace.

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COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

x

Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

L

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

MSc, PgC, PgD

International Marketing Management

x

Mode of study: Full-time, part-time and distance learning Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Block part-time Location: Carlisle

Enhance your marketing knowledge to enable you to work for companies operating in more than one country.

You will consider strategies of product, communication, distribution, and pricing in a range of different countries.

Your entrepreneurial in spirit and your course experience will enable you to work across culturally diverse groups and teams.

MBA

Leadership in Equality and Diversity The degree is particularly relevant for those who aspire to senior leadership positions within organisations where issues of equality and diversity are central to the organisation delivering on its mission, objectives and strategies. The MBA will engage you with principles and theories of business, management and organisation to provide you with frameworks for reviewing, reflecting, analysing and critiquing existing individual and organisational practices.

MBA, PgC, PgD

Leadership in Health & Social Care Develop your skills in business planning, HR management, financial management & forecasting and IT necessary to be a leader in health and social care settings across different national contexts. It is likely you will have worked in this sector and are seeking career progression or continual professional development opportunities.

MBA, PgC, PgD

Leadership and Management in Policing This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of strategic business skills to meet the challenging financial environment that policing services are subject to. Managing shrinking budgets and the pace of change within the public sector requires an in depth knowledge of practices and leadership skills to ensure that public confidence in policing and those that lead those services remains at a high level.

This programme is aimed at those individuals who wish to realise their potential in securing senior leadership and management positions within the Police Service.

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MBA

Leadership and Sustainability Mode of study: Distance learning Location: Distance learning

Designed for tomorrow’s leader, the MBA in Leadership and Sustainability creates distinctive managers with a unique leadership-oriented career opportunities. The MBA is the first in the world to focus on Leadership and Sustainability and is delivered in partnership with Robert Kennedy College.

PGCE

Lower Primary With QTS (3-7) years Mode of study: Full-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

M

Our PGCE Primary courses are popular and very successful. They get consistently high ratings from students, external examiners, inspectors and employers.

They are delivered by highly committed and effective university and workplace-based tutors.

MSc, PgD, PgC

Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care Mode of study: Part-time Location: Lancaster

Designed for individuals working within health and social care settings who are managing, leading, supervising (or aspiring to do so) at a strategic level within their organisation, this programme will enable you to understand management and leadership theories and practice that you can apply in your own work setting.

PgC, PgD

Management Studies Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

This course is designed to meet the needs of aspirant business managers enabling them to gain the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge they will need to analyse business problems and make decisions in the business word.

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MBA

Master of Business Administration Mode of study: Block part-time and full-time Location: Block part-time based in Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Full-time based in Lancaster

Our MBA provides a rigorous and challenging business and management education, where you will develop alongside other experienced managers and business professionals. It is a demanding but rewarding programme that will give you the skills and knowledge to progress your career to more senior levels or give you a steppingstone to a new career.

The block part-time option offers intensive learning, which can be applied to your world of work.

MSc, PgC, PgD

Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

A masters level qualification in MR is becoming a requirement in many departments. Students on the programme are usually employed as diagnostic radiographers, and many are selected by their employer to undertake an MR qualification. This programme enhances employability as an MRI radiographer, increasing the opportunities available to radiographers within the NHS or private sector.

MSc, PgC, PgD

Medical Imaging: Ultrasound Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This degree is for those involved in diagnostic ultrasound imaging. It allows you to evaluate, research, analyse and synthesise data, and to research a specialised area. It is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).

MA, PgC, PgD

Mental Health Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

This programme provides you with the opportunity to apply the key skills of Best Interest Assessor (BIA) as determined by the Department of Health in the context of a dynamic legislative and policy framework. Successful completion of the course will provide evidence of eligibility to be considered for approval to act as a BIA.

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Multiprofessional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Lancaster

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Successful completion of this award will enable you to undertake the role of mentor to pre-registration students in nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy and social work.

PgC

National Award for SEN Coordination Mode of study: Part-time Location: Distance learning

This Award enables new and experienced SENCOs to enhance provision and outcomes for all children. NASC is now required as a qualification to work as a SENCO for all teachers who are new to the role from September 2009.

MA

National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Work-based

This qualification is the first choice qualification for aspirant headteachers or principals. Designed in collaboration with some of the country’s leading headteachers and academics, NPQH will develop talented leaders from all backgrounds who can deliver educational excellence in a self-improving system, and high quality outcomes for pupils and students.

UA

Non-Medical Prescribing (Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This award is fully accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and provides a multi-professional, course which will prepare pharmacists designated by law for their roles as non-medical prescribers. Successful completion of the course allows you to seek to have your qualification recorded by Society.

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Non-Medical Prescribing (Supplementary Prescribing) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This multi-professional, flexible, part-time course prepares allied health professionals designated by law for their roles as non-medical prescribers. This course has focus on the principles which underpin prescribing practice and pharmacology. It prepares allied health professionals designated by law for their roles as non-medical prescribers. Successful completion of the course allows students to seek to have their qualification recorded by their professional body, the Health Professions’ Council.

UA

Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This course prepare nurses, midwives, and health visitors designated by law for their roles as non-medical prescribers. This course has focus on the principles which underpin prescribing practice and pharmacology.

Successful completion of the course allows students to seek to have their qualification recorded by their professional body, the Nursing and Midwifery.

Gdip

Nursing Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

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This Graduate Diploma is for nurses who hold a degree already and who want to explore a range of modules tailored to their personal and professional development needs.

MSc

Occupational Therapy (Accelerated Route) Mode of study: Full-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

You will gain the knowledge and skills required to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council to practice as an occupational therapist. You develop your problem-solving abilities and are encouraged to use skills of critical analysis and clinical reasoning to integrate the theory of occupational therapy to its practice contexts.

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MA, PgD

Outdoor Experiential Learning Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Ambleside

The programme has been designed to support people involved or interested in Outdoor Studies or Experiential Learning to develop the knowledge and skills relevant to the development and provision of effective and inspiring courses in a wide range of settings. Applications are welcome from professional backgrounds such as nursing, social work, youth work, development training, education, outdoor instruction, training and the services.

MA, PgD

Outdoor Experiential Learning (European) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Ambleside

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Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Bowerham Road)

This is an exciting opportunity to study the practice of Outdoor Education in both the UK and another European country with leading academics. It uses the outdoors and field activities as its context, rather than teaching the skills of outdoor activities. You need only be an enthusiastic participant and need not have pre-existing outdoor technical skills.

MA

Photography This course is for self-motivated individuals who wish to both explore critical thought within contemporary photography and to further develop their own practice within a lively and supportive environment. You will develop individual projects that are pertinent to you and underpinned by practice-led and theoretical research, culminating in a substantial body of work.

MA

Practical Theology Mode of study: Part-time Location: Distributed learning

This programme offers a secondary level of learning drawing upon prior subject knowledge and learning having been previously undertaken, i.e. through prior theological study at an appropriate level. It is designed to provide a framework for learning in which the person’s professional ministerial experience provides a key element as the basis for reflective learning.

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Practice Development Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

The MSc Practice Development aims to provide a stimulating and challenging academic and scholarly environment for learners who wish to advance their academic and professional development beyond undergraduate level, through gaining mastery of complex and specialised knowledge and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of their field of practice.

PgC

Practice Development: Acute and Critical Care Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award is designed for individuals who work with clients in an Acute and Critical Care setting and wish to enhance and develop their clinical and academic skills at level 7.

PgC

Practice Development: Allied Health Enterprise Development Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award will prepare students for a future of health care provision that will become increasingly competitive and market driven.

PgC

Practice Development: Diabetes Management Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award will equip you in the knowledge and skills required for effective care and management of people with diabetes.

PgC

Practice Development: Long-term Conditions Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award is intended for practitioners who are involved in the care and case management of people with long-term conditions and who wish to enhance their practice through the provision of expert, evidence based care, support and interventions to individuals and families with the most complex needs. a p p ly o n l i n e l w w w. c u m b r i a . a c . u k / p o s t g r a d u at e

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Practice Development: Midwifery Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for evidence based care and the provision of expert midwifery practice.

PgC

Practice Development: Palliative Care Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This award is designed for practitioners working with people with palliative care needs, and their families and carers, who wish to enhance and develop their clinical and academic skills.

PgC

Practice Development: Respiratory Care Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This 60 credit award will equip you with the knowledge and skills to provide expert, evidence based care, support and interventions to individuals requiring respiratory care.

PGCE

Primary (5-11 years) Distributed Learning Programme Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster London (Tower Hamlets)

The PGCE which caters for people with different personal circumstances. You may have previous experience in primary education, you may prefer a distributed learning approach which combines university base days and independent study; you may need to work part-time or have family responsibilities, in which case, this PGCE will appeal.

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Mode of study: Part-time and distance learning Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

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Psychological Research Methods This masters degree is for you if you wish to pursue a career in research whether in a research assistant role or as the next step to undertaking a higher degree such as a PhD by research or a professional doctorate in clinical, forensic, educational or occupational psychology. It provides a local progression route for graduates to extend and develop their skill set in preparation for their chosen career path.

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Public Health and Social Change Mode of study: Distance learning Location: Distance learning

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QTS Direct Assessment Only Route Mode of study: Part-time Location: Distance learning

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The health improvement agenda and the demands of public health, in the UK and worldwide, health organisations, and other public, private and voluntary bodies, have difficult decisions to make presents new challenges for professionals employed in the field. It builds on established experience of health promotion education and adds a range of new knowledge and skills based on published surveys of professional needs.

COURSE SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Mode of study: Part-time Location: Lancaster

Many very experienced, but unqualified teachers find the lack of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) limits their career progression opportunities and job prospects.

This provision is an ideal way to secure QTS without further training or study.

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School Management and Leadership This programme is designed for those seeking senior leadership positions in schools. You are likely to be working in the sector so the course will support your development of skills in strategic leadership and management, HR management, financial management & forecasting and IT.

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PGCE

Primary with QTS: Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster *MFL also delivered at London (Tower Hamlets) **Birmingham Distance learning

• Primary 5-11 years • General with French Specialism

Secondary with QTS: • Art and Design • ICT • Design and Technology • Mathematics • Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)* • Music • Physical Education • Religious Education • Physics with Mathematics** • Science If you want to embark on a fulfilling career as a school teacher in your specialist subject, then the PGCE is for you.

Our comprehensive programmes are delivered by committed, experienced and supportive staff and offer clear opportunities to develop your subject knowledge.

You will learn all the skills you need to teach effectively, from the basics of structuring and planning lessons through to developing personal skills and confidence.

The courses blends university sessions with school placements and is founded on the principle of helping trainees to reflect and build upon the connections between university and school experiences. It means that at the end of your course, you will be really well prepared for your career.

We have a strong tradition stretching back to the 19th century of training teachers. Since all theses PGCE courses comes with qualified teacher status built in, you will be qualified to work in schools on graduation.

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Social Work Mode of study: Full-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

This programme has been designed to develop your ability to become a Social Work practitioner. As a qualified Social Worker, you will practise critically to help individuals, families and groups by sharing insights into your extensive range of knowledge of social work practice developed on this course.

MA, PgD

Social Work (Employment Route) Mode of study: Full-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street)

This is an intensive programme of study that combines a Masters level academic award with a qualification in Social Work. It is studied over two years full time. The course of study includes 200 days assessed practice placement and, as such, the timescale is very condensed.

PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of Health Visiting. If you opt to study NMLB 9001, on successful completion you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register. This qualification will enable you to work as a Health Visitor.

PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health Nursing) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of Occupational Health Nursing. If you opt to study NMLB 9001, on successful completion you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register. This qualification will enable you to work as a Occupational Health Nurse.

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Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of School Nursing. If you opt to study NMLB 9001, on successful completion you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register. This qualification will enable you to work as a School Nurse.

PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Sexual Health Advising) Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

On successful completion you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing register in your named pathway of Sexual Health Advising. If you opt to study NMLB 9001, on successful completion you can apply to record this qualification as a V100 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, on the NMC nurse register.

This qualification will enable you to work as a Sexual Health Advisor.

PgD

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Lancaster

This programme will enhance your ability to gain employment in particular areas of specialist community public health nursing and broader public health practice, especially in more senior roles in leadership, practice, research or education.

PgC

Stroke Rehabilitation Mode of study: Part-time Location: Carlisle (Fusehill Street) Distance learning Lancaster

You will learn with in a small group and be able to share your experiences of stroke care with others from different health care backgrounds and organisations.

The programme aims to facilitate and support effective learning and develop your powers of critical analysis, evaluation and reflection upon professional practice related to stroke rehabilitation to an advanced level.

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Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Mode of study: Part-time Location: Lancaster

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These course will build your subject specialism and are designed to prepare you to undertake a PGCE in your chosen subject on successful completion of the SKE. The best SKE for you i.e. 36 or 26 week will be dependent on your qualifications and experience. There are excellent job opportunities in these subjects in the secondary education sector due to their being a national shortage in these subjects.

MA

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Mode of study: Full-time Location: Lancaster

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• 36 week courses: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics • 28 week courses Computing and ICT, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

If you are a graduate, and enthusiastic to teach English to speakers of other languages, but have done little or no teaching, this course is made for you. Our aim is to engage you in the academic and professional study of TESOL so that you emerge qualified to enter this sector.

MA

Transcultural European Outdoor Studies Studying in the UK, Norway and Germany, you will explore the differing traditions of outdoor studies in the three countries to inform your development as a leader and manager in a range of sectors including youth work, outdoor education and personal development.

PgD

Youth and Community Work Mode of study: Full-time, part-time Location: Lancaster

This course has been developed if you have a first degree (or equivalent), and fieldwork experience in a youth or community work setting, and wish to gain a Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Professional Range Qualification. The full-time route is for students who can undertake full-time study and placements, whilst the part-time route is aimed at experienced people who are already working (including voluntary work) in a youth and community work setting and who can use that post as their full-time placement.

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your questions answered What are taught degrees?

Are there distance learning options?

Taught degrees as their name suggests involve a mix of formal lectures, tutorials and individual research to produce a dissertation in an area of specialism of your choice. Assessment is by examination and coursework.

Please see our course listing on pages 32-58 where those courses offered by distance learning are shown.

What are research degrees?

Research degrees involve undertaking an in depth research project usually on a single topic. There are usually taught elements focusing on research methods. See the feature on research degrees on page 60.

How long do they take?

Taught programmes are usually one year full-time, two years part-time. Research degrees can take four years full-time and five to seven years part-time.

What are the costs involved?

Our postgraduate programmes are very good value for money. Please see www.cumbria.ac.uk/finance for the full details.

How do I find out more?

Attend an open evening where all your questions will be answered. See page 15 for details

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rese arch degrees What is a research degree?

There are two research degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). Both these higher degrees are awarded on the basis of a thesis, which embodies the results of the student’s research, the MPhil thesis containing evidence of originality in scholarship and the PhD thesis being a longer work containing an original contribution to knowledge.

Research degree study has to be an original investigation with the aim of increasing knowledge and understanding of the selected topic.

The Higher Education Funding Council for England state that research also includes “work of direct relevance to the needs of commerce and industry, as well as to the public and voluntary sectors; scholarship; the invention and generation of ideas, images, performances and artefacts, including design, where these lead to new or substantially improved insights; and the use of existing knowledge in experimental development to produce new or substantially improved materials, devices, products and processes, including design and construction�.

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How does a research degree differ from a taught degree?

A research degree is very different because the research student works independently on their research.

There are generally no formal lectures to attend or modules to complete but students are supported by a team of supervisors who have direct knowledge of the subject area. The degree is awarded following an examination of the completed thesis by two independent examiners which includes a viva voce examination with the candidate.

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How big is the University of Cumbria research community?

We have over 70 research degree students from the UK and other EU countries and overseas.

How does learning take place on a research degree?

We operate a system of team supervision for research students.

Each student is allocated a main supervisor, who provides the majority of support and regular contact.

The main supervisor is normally an experienced researcher holding a PhD, or a senior academic with substantial knowledge of research methods.

The supervisory team will normally contain at least one, but usually two, other members whose research areas are relevant to the student’s thesis. Research students meet with their supervisory team periodically to discuss progress to date. As well as structuring expectations of progress,

this system allows students to draw on the specialist knowledge of a range of tutors. The main supervisor oversees research and generic skills acquisition and development following national frameworks and informed by current national agendas such as employability.

Tutors who can supervise proposed research topics within PhD and MPhil research degrees will be found within the broad areas listed in our fields of study.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/ graduateschool

It is important to note that a PhD achieved by independent research is very different from a Masters course in that a student will be required, as is usual in the sector, to work largely to their own timetable with restricted input from the main supervisor or supervisory team. As a general indication, contact time with main supervisors equates to 1 hour every two weeks for a full-time student and 1 hour every four weeks for a parttime student.

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The types of research degree we offer At first, research students are registered as a probationary PhD candidate whose registration is subject to confirmation after an in-depth review when the work is well underway. Alternatively you can register for an MPhil, with the option of transferring to PhD, subject to individual wish and after a rigorous review.

How much time will I need to commit?

For a full-time PhD you should aim to spend at least 25 hours a week on your studies and 14 hours a week as a part-time student. The normal time to completion for full-time is around 4 years and for part-time, according to individual circumstances, from 5 to 7 years.

What are the start dates?

1 October, 1 January and 1 April annually.

Funding support Three fully funded PhD studentships are offered each year (subject to confirmation) and these include tuition fees, a tax-free stipendiary, and up to £500 fieldwork expenses.

There are currently no studentships specifically for overseas applicants.

From time-to-time there are some opportunities for teaching.

Details of the award Upon successful completion of your thesis and examination you will receive a Lancaster University PhD or an MPhil. Lancaster University is the validating institution for the University

of Cumbria’s research programmes. Lancaster University is rated as one of the top ten universities in the UK. Our areas of research expertise • Sport and physical activity—especially for health • Rehabilitation • E-learning and Inter professional education • Learning disabilities and Autism • Health Service user narratives • Evaluation and adoption of health technology • Medical imaging and radiography • Compositional processes in Music • Music: spirituality, identity, inspiration, creativity • The music of Peter Maxwell Davies, James MacMillan, Wolfgang Rihm • The Wisdom traditions • Teacher education and professional development • School leadership and improvement • Curriculum development—geography, mathematics, MFL, religious studies • A ssessment for learning • Children and teacher awareness of race • Talent development in educational settings • Mindset theory • Academic identity of professional educators • A ssessment and feedback in Higher Education • Inter-disciplinary research • Forest and woodland management • Upland management • Conservation biology • Marine ecology and conservation • Eco-tourism • Community development • Sustainable leadership • Sustainable engineering • Performing arts • Fine art • Photography • Philosophy • Psychology • Theology • English • Chinese Economy and Society • Cross-Cultural Management

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• E-Commerce • Economic Geography • Economics • Human Resource Management • Industrial Economics • International Business • Labour Economics • International Trade • Operations Management • Outdoor & Experiential Learning • Outdoor Education The University of Cumbria research community Although research students work independently, supported by regular contact with supervisory team members, they can also mix with, and work alongside, other research students in the Graduate School. Graduate School facilities are established on some of our

campuses and include individual study space, storage areas and access to computer and I.T. equipment.

The Director of Research and Graduate Studies arranges early evening, generic research-support sessions for research students and supervisors. These take place once a month in Carlisle and Lancaster.

There is a two-week Research Degree Summer School in July each year.

This provides a focus for research skills training and there is an expectation that postgraduate research students will attend these events. Research students may also follow (all or part of) an appropriate MA/MSc course at the University of Cumbria.

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What accommodation is available for research students?

There is a dedicated work space for full-time postgraduate students on our Lancaster, Penrith and Brampton Road campuses. These are equipped with individual study facilities, storage areas and computer equipment.

The Cumbria Research and Enterprise conference is an opportunity for all researchers, students and researchactive staff alike to present their current research findings, and share experiences and ideas. It offers students a chance to develop the presentational skills needed for conferences and learned societies in front of a supportive home audience, at the same time making contact with the wider university research and enterprise community.

In addition, the annual Doctoral Colloquium forms part of the PhD Summer School and is intended to be a less formal forum for those who are presenting for the first time or whose work is still very much at the developmental stage.

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What qualifications do I need to get onto the programme?

You need a good university honours degree of a recognised university.

Some experience of research, research training or reflective professional practice is normally expected. An MA, MSc or equivalent is desirable but not essential. An interview will be required.

How to apply Download an application from www.cumbria.ac.uk/ phdresearchdegree

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Gareth Bolton Focus on student support key for Gareth Gareth Bolton is a diagnostic radiographer by profession, specialising in ultrasound practice.

He leads the MSc Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) at the University of Cumbria and maintains his professional skills by working with patients one day a week at a local NHS Trust.

Gareth qualified as a diagnostic radiographer from Kingston University and St George’s Hospital Medical School in London in 1999. He began his professional career at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. During this time he gained a variety of skills and experience and developed an interest in ultrasound imaging, later qualifying as a sonographer in 2002 (gaining a postgraduate diploma in ultrasound from St. Martin’s College in Lancaster).

He has a keen interest in mentoring students, having played a considerable part in the clinical education and assessment of several postgraduate ultrasound students in his clinical department.

Gareth further developed his interest in student education working for the University of Salford as a part time lecturer, in addition to his clinical role, assisting with the running of their ultrasound programme.

" I particularly enjoy teaching students in clinical practice and helping them with their own career plans."

Earlier, he moved to London following A-Levels to study diagnostic radiography.

“This gave me a good grounding and a wealth of experience working in very busy teaching hospitals. I had a fantastic time living down there, but missed the slightly more laid back life of Lancaster and the South Lakes” said Gareth.

“I find the University of Cumbria a friendly and pleasant place to work. My colleagues are extremely supportive and students really appreciate the help and support they get from the academic staff. I particularly enjoy teaching students in clinical practice and helping them with their own career plans.”

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The university will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to provide educational services in the manner set out in the postgraduate guide and particularly for those set out in further documents. It does not however guarantee provision of such services.

This edition of the University of Cumbria’s Postgraduate Guide describes the facilities and courses which the university intends to offer during the academic year commencing autumn 2013. However the university reserves the right to cancel, suspend or modify in any way necessary the details contained herein, without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the postgraduate guide is correct, no responsibility can be taken for inaccuracies.

Should industrial action or circumstances beyond the control of the university interfere with its ability to provide educational services, the university undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services.

Should you become a student at the university you will receive further documents describing teaching assessment and other educational services.

Should you become a student at the university, this notice shall constitute a term of any contract between you and the university. Any offer of a place made to you by the university is made on the basis that in accepting such an offer, you signify your consent to the incorporation of this notice as a term of any such contract.

Should you enrol at the university you are personally liable for prompt payment of your tuition and other fees in line with the university payment timetable. If you have outstanding debts, you will not be permitted to re-enrol at the university in future years.

If you are in your final year of study you will not receive your certificate or formal transcript, or be allowed to graduate until your tuition fee debts are settled.

see for yourself There is nothing like experiencing what we offer first hand. That includes talking to lecturers, current students and examining our facilities. You can do all of this on one of our postgraduate open evenings. Join us on one of the following dates:

Tuesday, 4 December 2012 Business School Open Evening, Lancaster, 4.00pm–8.00pm Wednesday, 5 December 2012 PG Forestry, Conservation and Outdoors Open Evening, Ambleside, 3.00pm–6.30pm Thursday, 6 December 2012 PG Arts Open Evening, Brampton Road, Carlisle, 3.00pm–6.30pm Wednesday, 12 December 2012 Business School Open Evening, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, 4.00pm–8.00pm Drop in anytime for the above sessions.

For more information visit... www.cumbria.ac.uk/ openday or email enquirycentre @cumbria.ac.uk

For more Information on postgraduate courses visit www.cumbria.ac.uk /postgraduate

course enquiries Call 0845 6061144 Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/enquiries Email enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk