Postgraduate Prospectus 2014 for University of the West of Scotland

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Part-Time Options

Overall Student Satisfaction

Investment Programme Practical Experience

Professional Recognition

Quality of Life

IndustryStandard Facilities

On-campus Accommodation

Career-focused Courses

Campuses

Good Transport Links

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CAREER-FOCUSED With our strong industry links our courses will equip you with real-world skills. Employability, practical experience and entrepreneurship feature heavily in our course provision, ensuring you’ve got the competitive edge in the job market.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Including British Computer Society, Skillset, General Teaching Council for Scotland, and Institute of Biomedical Science to name but a few. We’re also the first university to be accredited by Microsoft, Adobe and Cisco.

RESEARCH & TAUGHT PROGRAMMES Choose from taught programmes, usually at MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate level; or higher degrees by research including PhD, MPhil and MRes awards.

WEALTH OF CHOICE Whatever your reason for study, whether it’s career progression, a change of vocation, or for selffulfilment, we offer a wide range of courses in Business; Computing; Creative and Cultural Industries; Education; Engineering; Health, Nursing & Midwifery; Science; Social Sciences and Sport & Exercise – many professionally accredited.

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS Many of our courses are offered part-time or as distance/blendedlearning options, helping you fit study into your lifestyle.

GLOBAL COMMUNITY Our links with educational institutions all over Europe and beyond means there is a thriving international student community, giving the University a truly international flavour.

INDUSTRY-STANDARD FACILITIES Across four campuses, including our Centre for Engineering Excellence; state-of-the-art nursing simulation wards; specialist computer games, animation and music technology labs; interdisciplinary science labs; as well as suites and studios for performance, education and much more.

STUNNING NEW STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Affordable student accommodation including stunning new accommodation at Ayr and Paisley campuses.

FAVOURABLE COST OF LIVING Close to big cities like Glasgow (Paisley is just 10 minutes’ by train) but with a reduced cost of living.

£200MILLION INVESTMENT PROGRAMME That has delivered our £81million Ayr Campus and a £13.2million student residence at Paisley Campus.

In addition, we are also developing plans for a £53million investment at our Hamilton Campus.

RESEARCH FOCUSED UWS works in partnership with universities, research centres and industry experts worldwide to ensure we are at the cutting edge of innovation. We achieved the highest possible rating of 4* awarded to six research areas and ‘International Excellence’ in a further seven in the national Research Assessment Exercise.†

WORKING WITH THE BRITISH COUNCIL University of the West of Scotland works closely with the British Council. For your nearest British Council office visit www.britishcouncil.org/new

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4 star research representation in Allied Health Professions and Studies; Accounting and Finance; Business and Management Studies; Social Work and Social Policy & Administration; Education; and Communication, Cultural and Media Studies (Research Assessment Exercise 2008).

93% OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION* We want you to have a first-rate student experience at UWS. In the recent Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey we were given a 93% overall student satisfaction rating.

We also achieved 93% for Social Sciences; 94% for Health, Nursing and Midwifery; and 100% for our Business, and Creative and Cultural Industries course subjects.

Our academic staff are active in world-leading research and with our smaller class sizes you will learn in a supportive environment.

Our global links with educational institutions mean we have a thriving international student community, offering a truly cosmopolitan and vibrant learning experience.

*2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey

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SCOTLAND IN SUMMARY

5.3m

Population: 5.3million (9% of the UK population)

22°c

Average summer temperature: 15–22° Celsius

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Average winter temperature: 5–7° Celsius

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Education system dating back to 1496

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30,000 international students from over 180 countries per year

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Named one of the 20 best trips (National Geographic, 2011)

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international students at UWS

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STUDY IN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND Named by CNN as their top travel destination in 2013, Scotland is the place to be. And there’s a huge range of exciting events happening across the country during 2014. But don’t just visit us – make Scotland your home and UWS your university.

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The thousands of students who arrive in Scotland to study find a vibrant cultural life; a country steeped in history; dramatic untouched scenery; bustling towns and cities; a world renowned education system and most important of all, a student-friendly lifestyle. If you’d like all of this and a practical and career-focused study experience, UWS is the place for you. Our campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley offer you an ideal base from which to explore the best of what Scotland has to offer.

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With a history of being one of the most innovative countries in the world, Scotland has developed many of the technologies that have changed the way we live – from the television and penicillin, to tidal energy turbines. Scotland’s education system is committed to giving people the opportunity to increase their knowledge, earning potential and status – and a UWS education provides you with an internationally recognised qualification and excellent prospects for a promising future.

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Loch Linnhe

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Glasgow

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Edinburgh

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4 INSPIRING LOCATIONS Ayr Campus

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Paisley Campus

Hamilton Campus

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Dumfries Campus

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CONTENTS

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A proud tradition of excellence

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Go global

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Employment ready

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World-leading research

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Your learning experience

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Skills for life

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Open for business

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Your student experience

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The great outdoors

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City vibes

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Things to do in Scotland

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Student friendly campuses

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Our new Ayr Campus

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Dumfries Campus

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Hamilton Campus

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Paisley Campus

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Your home life

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Your social life

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Sport at UWS

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Study in Scotland

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Getting to Scotland

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A PROUD TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

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With origins dating back to 1897, UWS has campuses across the West of Scotland in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley. Our £200m development programme includes our stunning new £81m Ayr Campus and £17.6m investment in student accommodation at Paisley Campus. There are also plans for a £53m investment at our Hamilton Campus. See pages 34–43 to find out more about our campuses.

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LUCY WHYTE As a UWS graduate you will be ready to make an immediate impact UWS Creative and Cultural Industries graduate in the workplace. We place great emphasis on employability, practical “During my first degree, English experience and entrepreneurship Literature, I got involved in and focus strongly on equipping you student radio and knew I wanted with the tools to become a global to study broadcast journalism. citizen. The skills you develop I did work experience with Radio and the knowledge you gain while Tay and Real Radio and everyone studying at UWS will be relevant told me I should study the UWS both nationally and internationally. course in Broadcast Journalism, We’ll help you develop personally a lot of people in the newsrooms and professionally and prepare had qualified with it. you for your chosen career.

I enjoyed the fact that I didn’t We will widen your knowledge feel like a student; I felt I was through lectures and tutorials; training for work. Every day, I was develop skills through lab picking up another skill that meant and project work and provide I would be more attractive to opportunities for practical employers when I qualified. It was experience. Depending on your a really hands-on course. There chosen course, you may be was classroom-based study, such required to draw on your existing as law: employers knew when employment experience to hone they were hiring us that we knew your skills for career progression. all about the legal aspects of the job as well. The course definitely Professional recognition is also a helped me get my first job on key feature of many of our courses.

Radio Clyde having had practical Furthermore, you’ll have support if work experience during the course. you need it – whether it’s relating to your studies, to your career planning, I spent four years at Clyde and or to your personal well-being. had a really good time. I always wanted to present on TV and for the past year, I’ve been working for STV News. I hope to keep improving my skills base and develop further into an all-round journalist.”

GO GLOBAL

Get a new perspective on student life, add to your university experience and enhance your career prospects through our international exchange initiatives.

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UWS aims to give a global outlook to your studies, preparing you to work in an international context at home or overseas, after graduation. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in study options and extra-curricular activities explicitly designed to help you develop as a global citizen; and get the chance to take advantage of outward mobility or learning overseas.

AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE UWS is an active partner in the EU funded Erasmus+ which gives you the chance to spend time with one of our European partner universities, where you can follow modules related to your UWS course. There are opportunities to study in the language of our partner universities although many also deliver a number of programmes in English, so you don’t need to be fluent in a foreign language to participate. We do however, offer language modules from introductory to advanced levels, if you’d like to add language skills to your CV beforehand. For details of the postgraduate support packages offered check out www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus.htm or email our international team at international@uws.ac.uk If you’re looking for shorter term options, then UWS supports students in a range of subject areas to spend 1 to 3 weeks on international exchange, project work or volunteering – across Europe and further afield – agreed by their academic supervisor to enable them to add an international dimension to their studies.

For example, our School of Science runs joint Masters courses in both Project Management (International), and Quality Management (International) with the University of Angers in France (see page 158).

The University has a Memorandum of Understanding with the International School of Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem – the world centre for Holocaust studies – and UWS Education students have participated in the annual international seminar on Holocaust studies, held there.

INTERNATIONAL LINKS Our links with educational institutions all over Europe and beyond (including our partnership network in China) means that there is a thriving international student community at UWS adding a global perspective to UWS student life.

As part of an extensive recruitment drive, a number of new academic staff – many with international research and teaching backgrounds – have also joined UWS.

6 month overseas study options

2&3 week exchange opportunities

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international taster sessions

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KASHIF MUMTAZ UWS MSc Quality Management graduate

“I started my professional career in the same year that I graduated.

In my first job, I developed a special interest in quality and decided to progress my career as a ‘quality professional’. I was essentially an engineer and to build my career in quality management, it was necessary to equip myself with quality knowledge and skills. This search led me to UWS where I completed a postgraduate course in Quality Management.

The course placed emphasis on the practical aspects of implementing a quality approach to the work of an organisation and the development of functional skills to satisfy the market demand for professionals conversant with the management of quality. It offered academic membership validation from the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), UK and with my post-degree managerial experience; I attained the status of Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) by the CQI in 2010.

My time at UWS was really rewarding and memorable.

UWS helped me to direct my energies to achieve my career and today I am working as a Quality Assurance Manager in Saudi Arabia.”

Holding a postgraduate or postexperience qualification can give you a real advantage in the job market.

UWS has a strong track record of working with industry, business and the third sector. Our courses are designed in collaboration with our partners and we have a strong commitment to ensuring you gain essential practical (as well as academic) skills that employers seek. We offer relevant, flexible courses that will equip you with strong employability skills.

Across a range of subjects, there is input from public, private and third sector organisations in the form of lectures, workshops and project work; and many of our courses are recognised by professional bodies.

Industry-standard facilities across our four campuses include our Centre for Engineering Excellence; state-of-the-art nursing simulation wards; specialist computer games, animation and music technology labs; interdisciplinary science labs; as well as suites and studios for creative and cultural industries, education and much more.

You’ll be supported by our careers and employability specialists throughout your time at UWS to make sure you’re ready for your first step after university. Read up on our full range of careers services at www.uws.ac.uk/jobshop

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We work with business, industry and the third sector to ensure our courses are relevant to the needs of today’s employers.

EMPLOYMENT READY

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ALISON SOMERVILLE UWS Business graduate

“After graduating with an MA (Hons) Management Studies and French, I found a marvellous opportunity with a Scottish textiles business, where I developed my career in management and manufacturing.

I decided to join the engineering business which my father had started in the 1960s – two businesses in fact; Dustacco Engineering Ltd and Watermiser Ltd, both in the engineering sector and quite a change from the textiles world.

I wanted to brush up my management skills and was interested in change management theories as well as new marketing ideologies, so I enrolled on my course at UWS. It was a firstclass opportunity to learn in great surroundings with great individuals around me – both the lecturers and the other students.

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My fellow students were from lots of different industries with real-life experiences we could share and learn from. The course was hard work, but it was enjoyable and really boosted my confidence. Almost ten years after graduating I am still at the family firm, still learning every day. I would encourage everyone to find ways to boost their career confidence through learning – it certainly helped me!”

WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH We take research seriously at UWS. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise identified our research activity as being world-leading in 6 areas and internationally excellent in a further 7*.

We work with universities, research centres and industry experts worldwide, which means your teaching and learning experience is delivered by academic staff who are working at the cutting-edge of innovation.

UWS RESEARCH COMMUNITY If you are motivated, committed and ready for a challenge you may want to join UWS as a research student. As you’ll be working at the forefront of your academic subject and contributing to the advancement of knowledge, you must already have shown considerable potential in your undergraduate studies.

Studying for a research degree furthers your academic development, increases your employability and gives you more career options, whether in an academic or commercial environment.

UWS GRADUATE SCHOOL The School acts as a home for all research students as well as ensuring access to a high-quality educational experience whilst undertaking new research study at UWS. You will have access to a named Director of Studies and a wider Supervisory Team who will be experts in their respective fields. Students will have access to the necessary resources, physical and financial, to be able to complete their research studies.

*4 star research representation in Allied Health Professions and Studies; Accounting and Finance; Business and Management Studies; Social Work and Social Policy & Administration; Education; and Communication, Cultural and Media Studies (Research Assessment Exercise 2008).

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UWS RESEARCH COMMUNITY

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around 450 research students

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a global community of research students from 20 countries around the world research programmes including PhD, MPhil and MRes awards across a range of subjects

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RESEARCH INSTITUTES There are a number of research institutes across the University, who work in areas such as education, youth and community; creative technologies and applied computing; biomedical and environmental health; clinical exercise and health science; care and practice improvement; mental health; healthcare associated infection; maternal child and family health and older persons’ health and wellbeing.

You can read more about our research activity in the School sections within this prospectus, or visit www.uws.ac.uk/research for more details.

RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS For some research projects there may be support for the payment of fees and a stipend. UWSfunded research studentships may be available to support students from the UK and other EU countries. These are advertised annually, normally April, with projects commencing in October of the same year.

For a list of studentships that are currently available at UWS please visit www.uws.ac.uk/ research/postgraduate-study/ SCHOLARSHIPS UWS currently offers a scholarship that can be used towards payment of the international research student fee.

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (IRES) Exceptional self-funded overseas (non-EU) candidates offered a place on a full-time Higher Degree by research programme at the University may be eligible for a 33% discount on research tuition fees.

MORE INFORMATION AND RESEARCH APPLICATIONS For details on applying for research degrees, research opportunities, activities and expertise across UWS, contact the Graduate School on +44 (0)141 848 3919, email pgr@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws. ac.uk/research/postgraduate-study/

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and different study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

8 Schools

Around 70 postgraduate courses to choose from

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through a placement option.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many course entries are offered part-time – see course entries for details.

BLENDED/ONLINE LEARNING A number of our courses are offered online or by blended learning, making it easier for you to fit study into your lifestyle – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

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YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE “I studied for my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Abuja in Nigeria. I researched postgraduate options online and UWS offered the course with everything I wanted. Students and lecturers are so helpful and friendly, I feel like I’m part of a very special community.

The quality of teaching is amazing and I’m developing academically and personally.

UWS makes you feel like you matter, and helps you realise your dreams and aspirations.”

Emmanuella Bawa-Allah Creative Media Practice student

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SKILLS FOR LIFE

Keeping your skills and knowledge up-to-date is essential in today’s competitive job market. You can study a range of flexible part-time programmes designed to meet the ever-changing needs of business and industry through our Lifelong Learning Academy.

STUDY TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE DAVIE CLARK We offer a range of part-time day, UWS Education graduate evening and online classes with “I was always interested in programmes in business, computing, teaching, but after I graduated in engineering, science, media, social combined Chemistry and Physics, sciences, and post-registration I started a family, and needed a health studies. For study options job. I worked in a distillery for ten log on to www.uws.ac.uk/pt years, and then applied for my course at UWS to change career TAILOR-MADE FOR YOU direction.

We can develop courses to suit the needs of individual organisations and deliver training and development in the workplace at a time that suits. Contact the Lifelong Learning Academy, tel +44 (0)141 848 3193, e-mail lifelonglearning@ uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/pt NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (Non-EU) will be required to study full-time.

I chose UWS for teacher training specialising in maths. I’d always had a keen interest in the subject, and there was a strong element of maths in the degree. The students on the course were a mixture of those just out of university and mature students like me. I enjoyed the work placements on the course, going into schools, taking classes and learning from experienced teachers.

My qualification was essential for going into teaching, and gave me access to a guaranteed probation year.

I couldn’t have asked for a better start. The course and my year of teaching experience gave me the confidence to apply for jobs against more qualified teachers.

I now have a permanent post in the maths department at a school in Kirkcaldy.”

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UPSKILL YOUR WORKFORCE We deliver flexible executive education, training and development solutions, and industry approved CPD programmes at our campuses.

RESEARCH KNOW-HOW Our diverse range of research institutes specialise in areas such as Biomedical and Environmental Health Research, Clinical Exercise, Science, Creative Technologies, Applied Computing and Engineering. Our engineering and scientific laboratories contain highly specialist equipment which can be accessed by industry for research, product design, testing and analysis projects.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD We’ve worked with a diverse range of organisations including Marks and Spencer, T-Mobile, Strathclyde Police and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS Whether you are looking to diversify your business, investigate innovative ways to develop your staff or wish to take advantage of our industry-standard facilities talk to our Knowledge Exchange Team on 0141 848 3400, email knowhow@uws.ac.uk or visit www.uws.ac.uk/knowhow

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Your academic experience will be fully supported by our expert staff, innovative learning methods and excellent facilities.

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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SUPPORTING YOU Our Student Link is your first port of call if you need advice – our specialist support teams, based at each campus, can offer information about everything from enrolling on your course, to giving the advice you need during your studies. Whether it’s a question about funding, careers, specialist advice for international students, or personal issues – we can help.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We offer a programme of welcome events for our international students and our International Student Advisers are here to help with a range of matters, see page 60.

CAREERS ADVICE Our Careers and Employability Service operates across the campuses, and incorporates the Careers Service and Job Shop, directing students to part-time, summer and vacation work; temporary positions within the University; voluntary opportunities and placement support. For more information on the full range of services available visit www.uws.ac.uk/careers

YOUR LEARNING Learning methods include lectures, tutorials, labs, group and individual work, projects and placements. Your assessments will be facilitated by a variety of methods including classwork, exams, class tests, lab work, coursework, projects and presentations.

STUDY FACILITIES Across all four of our campuses, there are well-equipped libraries suitable for individual or group study with over half a million items on the shelves; a wealth of online resources; wi-fi and hundreds of PC workstations with free email and web access. And our friendly and helpful library team are always on hand to help if you can’t find what you need. You’ll also get access to Moodle, our virtual learning environment, which provides access, from any location, to online course materials, lecture notes, and tutor/student discussion boards.

Our Careers Service has achieved national accreditation for the quality of our provision, against the ‘Matrix’ standard, an external national quality standard for information, advice and guidance services.

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MONEY MATTERS For advice on funding opportunities or tips to manage your budget, the Funding and Advice team are here to help, check out www. uws.ac.uk/fundingadvice UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS The University is regularly supported by organisations offering scholarships/bursaries to eligible students each year. Funding may also be available from external trust funds and we would encourage you to research these options.

SAAS (Students Awards Agency for Scotland) maintain a list of educational trusts in Scotland and will search their database if you complete an enquiry form. Your local library is also an excellent source of advice as they hold details of scholarships and trust funds.

Information on funding your course can be found at www.uws. ac.uk/fundingyourcourse or the international section of our website at www.uws.ac.uk/international Be sure to check our course listings for details of SAAS funding.

For information on Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (formerly Scottish International Scholarship programme), see page 179.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The West of Scotland plays home to some of the world’s most stunning natural scenery and wildlife. From enchanting mountain tops, serene glens and mysterious lochs, to idyllic white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and the odd palm tree, Scotland’s landscape never fails to dazzle and is guaranteed to leave you with lasting memories.

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS An area of stunning natural beauty, the Highlands and Islands will take your breath away – wildlife enthusiasts can spot seals, dolphins or observe seabirds nesting high in the hills. Golf courses and mountainbiking tracks provide plenty of options if you prefer a more energetic choice, or why not wander along sandy beaches that wouldn’t look out of place in an exotic holiday brochure.

BURNS COUNTRY, AYRSHIRE Home to our £81million Ayr Campus (see page 36) and just an hours’ drive from Glasgow, Ayrshire is known for sandy beaches, its world-class golf courses Turnberry and Royal Troon; horseracing and of course Ayr is the birthplace of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard.

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City vibes

If you enjoy a bit of hustle and bustle without the expense of city living, then you’ll love the easy access our campuses provide to Scotland’s biggest city; Glasgow, and to our capital city; Edinburgh. Frequent public transport means that you are never too far from these energetic cities.

LEISURE AND SHOPPING Scotland’s arts and cultural scene includes world-class music, visual art, architecture and literature. Many superb galleries and museums are free to visit. Scotland offers excellent facilities for sport with some of the world’s finest golf courses as well as Olympic sized swimming pools, outdoor ski slopes and a national network of cycling routes. Shopping is an exciting mix of exclusive brands and modern malls and historic shopping streets with smaller independent retailers. Famed for the excellence of its local produce, eating out in Scotland is a pleasure, from traditional tea-rooms to busy bistros.

Glasgow

Glasgow

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Edinburgh

GLASGOW Glasgow – dubbed ‘city with style’ – is arguably one of the UK’s most exciting cities and is just 10 minutes from Paisley Campus by train.

Steeped in history, yet undeniably modern and cutting-edge, it’s one of Scotland’s friendliest, most welcoming cities. Its music scene and pubs, clubs and restaurants could keep you busy every night of the week. The city also offers one of the best retail experiences in the UK outside of London.

EDINBURGH Over on the east coast, you’ll find Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh, the seat of the Scottish parliament and government. The city – nicknamed the ‘Athens of the North’ – is watched over by the iconic 12th century castle.

The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and there are over 4,500 listed buildings. It’s a lively, cosmopolitan and cultured city, with superb museums, art galleries, shopping, pubs, clubs, restaurants and plentiful shopping opportunities.

T in the Park

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THINGS TO DO IN SCOTLAND 2014

There’s plenty to see and do in Scotland during 2014. Everyone is invited to join in the Year of Homecoming; and with the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup coming up as well as a programmme of exciting events, Scotland is the place to be in 2014.

10 events for 2014 YEAR OF HOMECOMING 2014

This year-long programme of events will be celebrating the very best of Scotland’s food and drink, our fantastic active and natural resources as well as our creativity, culture and ancestral heritage.

CELTIC CONNECTIONS (January) Featuring over 300 concerts, ceilidhs, talks, free events, late night sessions and workshops, the festival focuses on the roots of traditional Scottish music and also features international folk, roots and world music artists.

BURNS AN’ A’ THAT! (May) Celebrate Robert Burns at the Burns an’ a’ that! Festival in his home region of Ayrshire with a range of exciting events from traditional music and Scottish art to contemporary concerts from famous musicians.

ROCKNESS (June) Touted as ‘the best weekend of the summer’, this annual music festival takes place on the banks of Loch Ness – hence it’s known not only as “the most beautiful festival in the world” but also “the only festival with its own monster”.

A great place to see the best in alternative, rock, indie and electronica. And possibly a monster.

THE WICKERMAN FESTIVAL (June) This annual music festival, held near to Dundrennan in Dumfries and Galloway, is known as ‘Scotland’s Alternative Music festival’. Named after the classic 70s horror film, The Wicker Man, it’s been compared to a smaller version of Glastonbury with a varied range of musical acts on offer.

Ben Nevis

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GLASGOW 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES (July) Get ready to ‘roar yourself hoarse’ at Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games 2014. The world’s top athletes representing 17 sports will be competing over 11 days from July 2014 for Commonwealth gold – all eyes are set to be on Glasgow for this unique event.

T IN THE PARK (July) Yes it usually rains and yes, that means a mudbath… but T is one of the friendliest and best-loved festivals in the UK, drawing a partymad crowd. Previous acts have included Elbow, The Stone Roses, David Guetta and Beyonce.

Great for checking out up and coming talent too.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL (August) The largest annual cultural festival in the world, the Edinburgh Festival is the collective term for the many arts and cultural festivals that take place each summer – a riot of dance, theatre, comedy, music, art and much more.

WIGTOWN BOOK FESTIVAL (September) Hosting the biggest names in books, this exciting annual literary festival is a ‘must attend’ event in Scotland’s cultural calendar.

THE ROYAL NATIONAL MOD (October) Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, drama, sport and literature.

Oban

Our four well-equipped, student friendly campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley offer you a gateway to the best of what Scotland has to offer.

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For our lifestyle guide to the four campuses, which details recommendations from current students on where to eat, drink, shop, dance, explore and visit in our campus towns see www.uws.ac.uk

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CAMPUSES

£200MILLION CAMPUS INVESTMENT

STUDENT FRIENDLY CAMPUSES

£81m

£81million campus by the River Ayr opened in August 2011

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85 acre parkland campus in Dumfries

£53m

Plans for a £53million investment at Hamilton Campus

£13.2m

New £13.2million student residence at Paisley Campus

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OUR NEW AYR CAMPUS

Our state-of-the-art £81million campus by the River Ayr opened in August 2011 and is a 10 minute walk from the town centre. Inspired by the area’s woodland surroundings, the campus is a stunning space for study.

Postgraduate courses in Ayr include creative and cultural industries; business; education; and health and nursing. Facilities include new student accommodation (see page 46); some of Scottish higher education’s finest facilities with suites, studios and labs for performance, music, broadcasting, education and healthcare; industrystandard recording facilities; a student-run digital radio station; student union; a library; coffee bar and atrium (The Canteen); student services featuring careers and funding advice, job shop, counselling, and disability support; wi-fi access; and access to extensive riverside walkways and cycle paths.

ABOUT AYR With a population of 50,000, the coastal town of Ayr is located just under 60 minutes from the centre of Glasgow by road or rail. The town has become increasingly student focused, offering an eclectic range of venues for socialising and entertainment. Packed full of historical sites, visitor attractions and cultural and leisure pursuits, the landscape surrounding the town varies from rolling hills, parkland, moors and dense forests to dramatic coastlines and long, sandy beaches.

Outdoor pursuits are plentiful, including sailing, quad biking, horse-riding, football, rugby, hockey and tennis – as well as shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. For more information visit www.ayr.org

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£81m

New £81million campus

2011

Opened in 2011

10

minutes from Ayr town centre

2,100

Around 2,100 students

6

Home to 6 UWS Schools

GREEN CREDENTIALS We were awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award for ‘Modernisation – Effectiveness and Efficiency in the Estate’ for our Ayr Campus Runner-up 2013

Our £81million Ayr Campus was a runner up in the facilities category of the Guardian’s University Awards 2013

TRAVEL • Glasgow is just under 1 hour away by train or car • Excellent road and rail links to Ayr • Frequent bus and rail services operate from Glasgow and the south-west and further afield to Ayr • Glasgow Prestwick International Airport approx 5 miles from campus with direct train link to Ayr town centre THE BEST THING ABOUT AYR CAMPUS IS… The Canteen at the Atrium. Light and airy, with views out to the River Ayr, it’s busy but never crowded – a great place for a coffee.

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Our friendly Dumfries Campus is located within a historic 85acre parkland estate, two miles from the centre of Dumfries.

Facilities on campus include state-of-the-art nursing skills labs; the library; a range of student services; a games hall, gym and fitness studio; an active Students’ Association and wi-fi access.

Choosing Dumfries Campus means that you’ll benefit from small class sizes, low staff: student ratios and a friendly study environment, yet you’ll also be able to make the most of the services and resources of a large modern university.

Postgraduate courses in Dumfries cover MSc Alcohol and Drug Studies, MSc Project Management, MSc Health Studies and a range of blended or distance learning options in business, education, IT and nursing.

The Crichton Foundation offers a number of postgraduate awards and grants to students studying at Dumfries Campus. To find out more call 01387 702047/8 or visit www.crichtonfoundation.org ABOUT DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY With a population of 38,000, Dumfries forms the hub of Dumfries & Galloway, a region of rugged coastlines, sandy beaches and tranquil lochs. The town of Dumfries offers a good range of leisure, retail and entertainment venues. Outdoor sports and leisure pursuits are well-catered for with cycling, golf, mountain biking, water sports, hillwalking and fishing.

For more information go to www. visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

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DUMFRIES CAMPUS Combining historic buildings with modern facilities, it’s a shared campus, with the University of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway College, which has a beautiful setting with views of the Galloway Hills.

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TRAVEL Regular bus and rail services operate to Dumfries from the nearby English city of Carlisle and from both Edinburgh to the north-east and Glasgow to the north-west.

See our website for more travel information www.uws.ac.uk

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2 miles

2 miles from the centre of Dumfries THE BEST THING ABOUT DUMFRIES CAMPUS IS… Crichton Estate. The beautiful landscaped grounds of the campus are unique, with historic red sandstone buildings and plenty of green space for picnicking on sunny days.

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Located in an 85-acre parkland estate

5

Home to 5 UWS Schools

800

Around 800 UWS students

HAMILTON CAMPUS Just eleven miles from Glasgow, Hamilton Campus is a vibrant, friendly place to study.

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Our Hamilton Campus is in the centre of town – close to Hamilton Central and Hamilton West train stations. Postgraduate courses include creative and cultural industries; business; education; science; sport and exercise; and health and nursing. Facilities include simulation wards for nursing and midwifery training; a refurbished library; wi-fi access; a broad range of support services at the Student Link; Centre for Engineering Excellence; a sports & leisure centre; a range of catering facilities (The Canteen); self-catering halls of residence (see page 48); a students’ union; and campus shops.

Artist’s impression of how the new Hamilton Campus development could look

ABOUT HAMILTON Scotland’s 5th largest town, Hamilton is close to some of the most scenic parts of Scotland and offers a wealth of activities, sites of historical interest and superb scenery. It’s a short train journey from Glasgow, and Edinburgh and Stirling are also within easy reach. The town is surrounded by a landscape of softly sloping hills, featuring a golf course, racecourse and mature woodland walks.

The surrounding area features a number of country parks and nature reserves such as Strathclyde Park; and many sporting and leisure activities, including football, rugby, golf, sailing, tennis, tenpin bowling, swimming and horseriding.

The town centre offers plenty of shopping options as well as a 9-screen cinema, theatre and a host of bars, nightclubs and restaurants.

CAMPUS INVESTMENT Plans are currently being developed for a £53million investment in our Hamilton Campus. The project will deliver some of the best university facilities in Scotland, providing a learning environment that will give our students a truly inspirational experience.

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HAMILTON CAMPUS INFO SESSIONS Thurs 16 Jan 2014, 4.00–7.00pm Thurs 15 May 2014, 4.00–7.00pm

4,000

Almost 4,000 students

£2.1m

Centre for Engineering Excellence

8

Home to 8 UWS Schools

£53m

Plans for a £53million campus investment underway

THE BEST THING ABOUT HAMILTON CAMPUS IS… The library. Helpful staff, lots of natural daylight and it’s the most peaceful place on campus.

TRAVEL • Excellent road and rail links from Glasgow and surrounding areas • Located 11 miles south of Glasgow • Most trains on the main line from London and the Midlands to Glasgow stop at Motherwell – 10 minutes from Hamilton • Fast and frequent train service from Hamilton to Glasgow • Campus is a 5 minute walk from Hamilton West train station • Campus is 2 hours from Cairnryan ferry terminal

PAISLEY CAMPUS

Located in the centre of Paisley, a short walk from Paisley Gilmour Street train station, postgraduate courses include business; science; computing; engineering; social sciences; and health, nursing and midwifery.

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In addition to a substantial range of recently upgraded student accommodation, our new £13.2million student residence is now open (see page 50). On-campus facilities include interdisciplinary science laboratories; specialist computer games, animation and music technology labs; industrystandard design and engineering facilities; nursing and midwifery teaching areas and skills labs; the Students’ Union; Student Link; a range of catering outlets (The Canteen); student services; wi-fi access; library and the recently upgraded Robertson Trust Sports Centre (on the outskirts of town).

ABOUT PAISLEY With a population of 74,000, Paisley combines heritage and history with all the facilities you’d expect from Scotland’s second largest town. Explore the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries and Paisley Arts Centre; take in the stunning architecture of the 12th century Abbey; or indulge in some retail therapy, with Glasgow – one of the UK’s best shopping venues – just a 10-minute train journey away.

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THE BEST THING ABOUT PAISLEY CAMPUS IS… The Union. A stylish building over three levels with gigs (most recently Frightened Rabbit and The View), and a bar and café area with free wi-fi.

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Just 10 minutes by train from Glasgow city centre TRAVEL • Less than 3 miles from Glasgow International Airport • 10 minutes by train from Glasgow • The M8 motorway, linking the M74, A77/M77 and M80, offers easy access to Paisley from the rest of Scotland and the south, plus a fast, direct route to the centre of Glasgow • Regular public bus and rail services operate from Glasgow and the southwest as well as further afield, to Paisley

7,000

Around 7,000 students

7

Home to 7 UWS schools

£13.2m

New £13.2m student residence

YOUR HOME LIFE Choosing UWS student accommodation means you’ll get to enjoy a superb standard of accommodation at a much lower cost than city living. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make friends, in a safe, secure and fun environment.

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AYR CAMPUS stylish en-suite accommodation

5 minutes’

walk from the main campus building

194

spacious en-suite bedrooms, grouped in flats of 6, each with a fully-fitted shared kitchen and lounge area; 2 data points in each bedroom

onsite laundry room, common room, games area and wi-fi access

6

self-contained studio flats warden cover in the residence and front desk reception (24 hour cover)

£106

per week for an en-suite bedroom and £137 per week single occupancy/ £157 per week double occupancy for a studio flat costs inclusive of kitchen and bedding pack, crockery and cutlery, contents insurance, and electricity

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“The standard of accommodation is amazing, even my friends who visit comment on it. It’s been a good decision to come to Scotland to study, I’ve made lots of new friends. I feel more independent studying away from home and the money advice I’ve received from UWS has been really helpful.”

Catherine Campbell, UWS ENGINEERING STUDENT

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HAMILTON CAMPUS

2 minutes’

walk from campus – close to classes, the library, leisure club, students’ union and The Canteen catering outlets

156

purpose-built flats accommodate 156 residents (single study bedrooms grouped in flats with shared toilet/ shower facilities and open-plan kitchen and lounge areas)

£82

£82 per week, inclusive of kitchen and bedding pack, electricity and gas costs and contents insurance cover warden cover in the residence and front desk reception (24 hour cover)

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Ayr Campus

Hamilton Campus

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PAISLEY CAMPUS Storie Street residence

1 minutes’

walk from campus, with easy access to classes, the library, students’ union and The Canteen catering outlets

£13.2m

new £13.2million residence on Paisley Campus in a prime location close to the centre of town and on the University campus

336

Paisley Campus

spacious en-suite rooms in flats of 6 each with fully-fitted, shared kitchen and lounge area; 2 data points in each bedroom onsite laundry room, common room, games area and wi-fi access 13 accessible rooms available warden cover in the residence and front desk reception (24 hour cover)

£106

en-suite bedroom: £106 per week and including kitchen and bedding pack, crockery/cutlery, contents insurance, gas and electricity George Street and Lady Lane flats – newly refurbished, furnished flats on the edge of Paisley Campus – each comprise study bedrooms, wellequipped open-plan kitchen/lounge areas, and shower and toilet facilities

£106

single room (shared flat) – £106 per person/week single room flat (single occupancy) – £137 per person/week single room flat (double occupancy) – £160 per flat/week prices are inclusive of electricity and gas (where applicable), crockery and cutlery, kitchen and bedding pack, and contents insurance cover Page – 50

Paisley Campus

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DUMFRIES CAMPUS In Dumfries, students may apply for a place in the University of Glasgow managed accommodation on campus under our partnership agreement with them.

We can also provide listings and advice on private accommodation.

For help finding accommodation in Dumfries, please call 01387 702060 or email dumfries@uws.ac.uk

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PRIORITY PLACES Priority for places is normally given to first year students who live more than 40 miles from the campus towns, or more than an hour’s travelling time away.

STUDENT DISCOUNTS Provided you apply by 27 July, all single, non EU international students are guaranteed a place in University accommodation and EU students are given priority for remaining places. A 5% discount on the full accommodation fee, after deduction of any bursary, is offered to all students staying in the University’s residential accommodation for a 40 week tenancy. Terms and conditions apply, see page 179 or visit our website for details.

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ACCOMMODATION CONTACTS As soon as you have an offer of a place of study you can apply for accommodation using our online student accommodation booking system. Visit www. uws.ac.uk/accommodation MORE INFO For more information on accommodation visit our website or email placetostay@uws.ac.uk NB Prices quoted are based on 2012/13 figures and will vary.

NB The University accommodation, is not suitable for families.

Overseas students intending to bring family to Scotland while studying should email us at the address listed above for advice.

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND – UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR, NUS SCOTLAND AWARDS 2013

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It’s not all about hard work – being a student means a whole new lifestyle. You’ll get out what you put in, so make the most of our clubs, societies and events which run all year round.

YOUR SOCIAL LIFE

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The Students’ Association of University of the West of Scotland (SAUWS) was named University Students’ Association of the Year at the NUS Scotland Awards 2013.

UWS takes entertainment seriously with our Students’ Association energetically organising and delivering a wide range of social and sporting events on your behalf.

It’s commonly said that the friends you make at university will be your friends for life and at UWS there are plenty of opportunities to make new connections. Freshers’ Week is an unmissable programme of fun events and an essential initiation to university life. The Union bars stream major sporting events; host regular quiz nights, comedy evenings and international events, and provide pool tables and games areas accommodating large and small groups alike.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES UWS supports a diverse range of clubs and societies, including: Amateur Dramatics; Anime; Chemical Engineering; Chess; Christian Union; Out an Aboot Society; Photography; International Students; Computer Networking; Dance Club; Dodgeball; Drama; Events; Film Making; Debating Society; Tabletop Games Society; ISOC; and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual); as well as general interest activity like the Students’ Newspaper and Students’ Radio. There are also a variety of sports clubs available (see page 59). Details on the clubs or how to start your own are available at www.sauws.org.uk

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REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND CAMPAIGNS SAUWS aim to be a student-led representative body who campaign to continually enrich and improve your student experience. SAUWS represent your needs and provide support, well-being and social services for all UWS students. As well as campaigning on your behalf, SAUWS provide advice on matters such as money, study skills, housing, health, childcare and much more.

VOLUNTEER WITH SAUWS Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, pursue your passions and make your time at UWS a lot of fun. Whatever it is you may be interested in, you’ll be supported

by SAUWS staff along the way.

Contact volunteer@sauws.org.uk TRANSITION UWS The SAUWS Transition project has been supporting students, staff and the wider community to reduce their impact on the environment since 2011. UWS students can get involved by joining in with a project, volunteering for Transition UWS or starting their own project.

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FRESHERS’ WEEK An unmissable programme of fun events and an essential initiation to university life.

THE CANTEEN Our highly successful Canteen catering outlets deliver the kind of relaxing environments on campus that are normally found on the high street. Our facilities across the campuses have become a hub for UWS students and staff to socialise, and relax. Delivering exceptional value for money, our restaurants offer a hot breakfast and lunch service where menus are designed by our professional chefs and assessed to ensure that they are tailored to our customers, giving them choice and value, and reinforcing our healthy eating principles. Our coffee shops serve a choice of branded and non-branded speciality and regular hot drinks, together with a range of hot and cold sandwiches, cakes and snacks.

Refreshments and confectionery are also available from vending grab and go facilities across our campuses.

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Winning Students Five talented UWS athletes – Scotland international and Commonwealth hockey players, Alan Forsyth and William Marshall; international and Scottish Champion badminton players, Rebekka Findlay and Kirsty Gilmour; and Scottish Curling World Class Performance Squad member, Jennifer Martin – have been bolstered in their bid for sporting success, receiving funding from Winning Students. Winning Students, Scotland’s national sports scholarship programme for student athletes, provides funding and academic flexibility to help students achieve their potential.

Only the most talented young athletes – including Olympians, Commonwealth competitors and senior internationalists – are selected to receive this funding.

The students combine their training with study at UWS and receive tailored support during the academic year from Winning Students.

SPORT AT UWS With well-equipped and low cost facilities at our Paisley and Hamilton campuses; and a wide range of sports clubs to choose from, it’s easy to maintain a healthy body and mind.

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Badminton prodigy Kirsty Gilmour, 19, who lives in Uddingston and who recently won the Swiss International women’s single in Yverdon-les-Bains, said: “UWS is great, the staff are a huge help and really understanding about my sporting commitments.

Support from Winning Students helps ease the pressure of balancing my sport and studies. It means I don’t have to spread my time further by undertaking a part-time job.”

Winning Students scholarships are awarded annually and can value up to £5,500 per annum, providing tailored support and academic flexibility.

To find out more visit www.winningstudents-scotland. ac.uk/the-scholarship/

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UWS – WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY UWS is keen to support students participating in sport, no matter what level – whether you’re competing internationally, participating for recreation or simply keeping fit, we are here for you.

The University and the Students’ Association work hand-in-hand to deliver an impressive range of services and facilities for students.

We also work closely with organisations such as Winning Students to provide financial support for talented athletes and with sports organisations external to the University to give access to off-campus facilities.

We have an absolute commitment to supporting student sport and are in the process of restructuring our sports service to ensure we continue to deliver the very best for our students, for more details visit www.uws.ac.uk/sportfacilities

SPORTS SERVICES The sports centre at Hamilton Campus opens 7 days a week and includes a state-of-the-art gym and a large indoor sports hall available for hire. Our Robertson Trust Sports Centre, close to Paisley Campus, is also open 7 days and has extensive facilities including a modern gym; three all-weather floodlit pitches for team sports; a large sports hall hosting badminton, netball, basketball, table tennis, exercise classes and martial arts; and full-size turf pitches and a training area for rugby, football, Gaelic football and American football. In Dumfries students have access to the sports facilities in the Dumfries & Galloway College building on campus, and in Ayr there are cycleways and riverside walks around campus along with a wealth of local sports facilities.

SPORTS UNION The UWS Sports Union enjoys a year-on-year increase in students participating in sports and societies with over 20 clubs and over 30 societies. The University’s sports clubs are developing fast with UWS hotly tipped to become one of the most impressive Scottish universities for sports and activities. Sports clubs are available to all UWS students regardless of home campus.

modern facilities

Both gyms offer a range of the latest modern fitness equipment including cardiovascular machines; treadmills; upright cycles; recumbent cycles; cross trainers; rowing machines; strength resistance machines; free weights including dumbbells; barbells; Olympic bars and discs

sports hall/ exercise classes Low cost fitness classes are available including Metafit; Zumba and Circuits

Both sports facilities have a Sports Hall where students can enjoy a range of sports such as basketball; netball; badminton; 5-a-side football and tennis Robertson Trust Sports Centre at Paisley Campus offers a range of external sports areas including grassed rugby and football pitches together with all-weather floodlit pitches which can be used for football, hockey and tennis

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With around 1,100 international students from all over the world, UWS is an exciting, welcoming and cosmopolitan place to study.

STUDY IN SCOTLAND WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We offer international students a programme of welcome events that offers a comprehensive induction to the University and life in Scotland.

CULTURALLY DIVERSE With students from the EU as well as from Africa, Asia and the Americas, we offer an exciting and cosmopolitan environment for your studies.

ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Our international student advisers can help with a range of matters, including visa and immigration advice, financial questions and general welfare.

The International Student Advisers can be contacted on +44 (0)141 848 3803 or visit our website.

OTHER SOURCES OF ADVICE UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) If you need urgent advice and the International Student Advisor is not available, you can visit the UKCISA website www.ukcisa.org.uk and download useful information sheets.

Alternatively to speak to someone for advice, call the UKCISA international student advice line in London on: +44 (0)207 788 9214 Monday to Friday 1–4pm (GMT).

British Council We work closely with the British Council, to find your nearest office, visit www.britishcouncil.org/new

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UWS IN YOUR COUNTRY Details of UWS representatives can be found at www.uws. ac.uk/officialreps IMMIGRATION INFORMATION The UKCISA website provides detailed information sheets on immigration procedures. Visit www. ukcisa.org.uk and click on ‘Advice for International Students’ at the top left hand side of the page. For more information on student visas, welfare and general living in the UK please visit the University website.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES For information on fees, please see page 179.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS We have a wide range of international scholarships available along with discounts on tuition and accommodation fees – conditions apply. Visit www.uws.ac.uk/ scholarships for further details.

APPLICATIONS You can apply up to one year in advance of the course start date.

More details can be found on page 178 or visit www.uws.ac.uk/ international-applications/

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS It is essential that you have a good command of written and spoken English if you wish to succeed in your studies. For more details please see page 180.

91%

PART-TIME WORK Part-time work is a great way to boost your skills and earn some extra cash. Students whose visas are endorsed with a restriction on working can work during term time for up to 20 hours per week and any number of hours during University vacations. The UKCISA website www.ukcisa.org.uk lists a detailed information sheet for students ‘Working during your studies’.

would recommend their experience to others

HOST The University is a member of HOST, an organisation which offers international students the opportunity to spend time with a British family in any part of the country. Register online at www. hostuk.org and print out the online form and an International Student Advisor will sign it for you.

FURTHER INFORMATION For more information on student visas, welfare and general living in the UK, please visit our website at www.uws.ac.uk/ internationalstudentsupport ABOUT SCOTLAND For more information on Scotland see www.visitscotland.com

of international students describe Scotland as ‘a good place to be’

86%

88%

are satisfied with support from their international office

96%

of international students in Scotland are satisfied with their lecturers’ expertise

3rd in the world Scotland is ranked 3rd in the world for academic citations and research publications per capita

More graduates per capita Glasgow has more graduates per capita than any other city in the world Satisfaction scores source: iGraduate – Tracking the university and college experience in Scotland, 2008, a report commissioned by the British Council

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REYKJAVIK

OSLO

HELSINKI

STOCKHOLM

EDINBURGH DUBLIN

COPENHAGEN

LONDON BERLIN

AMSTERDAM LUXEMBOURG

BRUSSELS

PRAGUE

KIEV PARIS

VIENNA BUDAPEST

BERN

BELGRADE BUCHAREST

MADRID

ROME

LISBON

ATHENS

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Scotland has international airports in Glasgow and Prestwick – both close to our campuses in the West of Scotland. There are also international airports in the East of Scotland, in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, as well as several regional airports. In addition, there are extensive rail and road links across the country.

GETTING TO SCOTLAND

AYR CAMPUS

DUMFRIES CAMPUS

HAMILTON CAMPUS

PAISLEY CAMPUS

1 hour

1 hour

11 miles

10 minutes

Glasgow is just under an hour away by train or car

Excellent road and rail links to Ayr Frequent bus and rail services operate from Glasgow and the southwest to Ayr

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is approx 5 miles from the campus with a direct train link to Ayr town centre Troon Ferry Port is north of Ayr and is just 14 minutes by train

located just an hour’s train journey from Carlisle

Regular bus and rail service to Dumfries from the nearby city of Carlisle (south of Dumfries), and from both Edinburgh to the north-east and Glasgow to the north-west

Glasgow Prestwick and Glasgow International airports are approximately two hours from the campus

“The University has been surprisingly multicultural.

So far, I’ve met people from Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, Germany and France. That was quite unexpected. I thought it was going to be just a few students from a number of other countries, but there are many, and it’s interesting to meet people from different cultures.”

Aman Katara, School of Computing student

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Located eleven miles south of Glasgow

Excellent road and rail links to Hamilton from Glasgow and surrounding areas Most trains on the main rail line from London and the Midlands to Glasgow stop at Motherwell which is ten minutes from Hamilton, and there is also a fast and frequent service from Hamilton to Glasgow

5 minutes

The campus is 5 minutes’ walk from Hamilton West train station The campus is within two hours of Cairnryan ferry terminal

Glasgow International Airport is approximately 16 miles from Hamilton

Just 10 minutes’ by train from Glasgow

Regular public bus and rail services operate from Glasgow and the south-west as well as further afield, to Paisley The M8 motorway, which links the M74, A77/M77 and M80, offers easy access to Paisley from the rest of Scotland and the south, plus a fast, direct route to the centre of Glasgow Troon Ferry Port is easily accessed by train from Paisley

3 miles

Campus just under 3 miles from Glasgow International Airport

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INVERNESS INVERNESS

ABERDEEN ABERDEEN

DUNDEE DUNDEE

PERTH PERTH

STIRLING STIRLING

PAISLEY CAMPUS AYR CAMPUS DERRY/ DERRY/ LONDONDERRY LONDONDERRY

EDINBURGH EDINBURGH GLASGOW GLASGOW

HAMILTON CAMPUS

TROON FERRY TROON FERRY

DUMFRIES CAMPUS

CAIRNRYAN CAIRNRYAN FERRY FERRY

LARNE LARNEFERRY FERRY BELFAST BELFAST

NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE CARLISLE CARLISLE

ISLE ISLE OF MAN OF

MAN

DUBLIN DUBLIN

LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL

LEEDS LEEDS MANCHESTER MANCHESTER

SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD NOTTINGHAM NOTTINGHAM

DERBY DERBY

NORWICH NORWICH

BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM

CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE CORK CORK OXFORD OXFORD

LONDON LONDON

CARDIFF CARDIFF

BRISTOL BRISTOL BRIGHTON BRIGHTON

EXETER EXETER

PORTSMOUTH PORTSMOUTH PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH

CHANNEL CHANNELISLANDS ISLANDS

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CONTENTS Business

66

Computing

80

Creative and Cultural Industries

90

Education

100

Engineering

114

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

122

Science

146

Social Sciences

160

Sport and Exercise

170

Applying to UWS

178

Finance

179

English language requirements

180

Terms and conditions

181

Students with disabilities

182

An inclusive institution

184

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Can we use map from page 69 of UG Page 71 Contents Business

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Computing

xx Creative and Cultural Industries

xx

Education

xxx Engineering

xxx Health, Nursing and Midwifery Science

xxx

Social Sciences

xxxx

Sport and Exercise

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Business

Choosing to study at our Business School will offer a life-changing experience. The student experience is at the heart of our courses and we collaborate with business leaders to design courses that produce 21st century-ready graduates. Learning supports the development of employability skills and attributes valued by the employers of today and into the future.

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“My experience at UWS has been exceptional.

At every stage UWS lecturers were supportive and understanding that many of us had been away from formal education for a period of time. Not only was I learning from the coursework and assignments but also from my fellow students – it was great to be able to share best practice within the area of HRM. I have already achieved the Chartered Membership level of CIPD due to my UWS qualification and I can partially attribute a promotion at work to the course.”

Kirstie MacKenzie

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TURNBERRY, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, SCOTLAND

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Business 100% 100% overall student satisfaction*

SECTION CONTENTS Human Resource Management

72

International Financial Management 73 International Human Resource Management

74

International Management

75

International Marketing Management

76

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

77

Management and New Technology

78

MBA

79

NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (non-EU) will be required to study full-time.

“Studying in a new country means you need to start over making friends and be aware of cultural differences. UWS Business School made this easy – the lecturers have something that I have not found in other universities: a special relationship with the students. They are very helpful and care; there are no barriers between lecturers and students. I had such a great experience studying for my Honours degree at UWS, I’m continuing my journey at postgraduate level too.” *2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey

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Francesco Loretucci, UWS graduate & MBA student

With 100% overall student satisfaction in the last Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, our Business School offers a range of full and part-time Masters and postexperience courses starting in February or September 2014.

OUR COURSES Our courses build on our subject expertise, strong links with industry and our excellent student-focused approach which all combine to offer you an excellent opportunity to study at Masters level.

The Masters courses we offer are as follows: Full-time,^ one year of study: • International Financial Management • International Human Resource Management • International Management • International Marketing Management • Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Management and New Technology • MBA Part-time, two years of study: We have two Masters courses offered on a part-time, blended learning basis: • MBA • HRM (the Postgraduate Diploma stage, leading to CIPD associate membership, can be achieved in 18 months)

Please note: Logistics and Supply Chain Management can also be studied on a part-time basis. Part-time options may also be possible for all of the Business School’s International MSc courses.

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NEW FOR 2014 At the time of print, the Business School is developing an exciting range of new postgraduate qualifications to add to its existing course suite.

It’s anticipated these will in launch February and September 2014, further updates will be available at www.uws.ac.uk/business All of our courses are designed around, and offer, a strong academic profile and content. You will be part of a diverse cohort of students from the UK and across the world, learning from other students, sharing experiences and benefiting from different perspectives. Our full-time Masters courses are one year duration whilst the parttime courses are designed to be completed within two years.

FACILITIES We have invested in new facilities at our Hamilton Campus. There are new teaching rooms and a postgraduate student learning space ensuring our environment supports your learning. The use of technology (such as virtual learning environments, mobile applications, smart boards, etc.) at all campuses will add to your experience. Library and study spaces have also been upgraded and are regularly reviewed.

SUPPORTING YOU Support both before and during your studies is offered in a variety of ways.

From advice when you first enquire, through to support as you apply, enrol and beyond. Scholarships and financial support are available for our courses which mean you will find our Masters courses are attractive to students from all over the world.

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

LINKS WITH BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Our courses provide you with the opportunity to gain experience with Scottish organisations.

There will be opportunities for engaging with organisations through module content; and you will have the option of focusing your dissertation/project on the specific needs of an organisation.

We have focused links from our courses to professional and/or industry bodies.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE We have developed core activity in internationally recognised, businessrelated research, which underpins curriculum development, teaching and learning and staff development.

CONSULTANCY We have also built a reputation for quality in consultancy working with many of the UK’s top companies.

Recent projects include a multimillion dollar World Bank/European Commission funded consultancy project (won in the face of major competition from a number of leading European organisations), which introduced international accounting standards to the Republic of Azerbaijan, and a Scottish Government commissioned study into the importance of minority ethnic businesses to the Scottish economy. The consultancy projects help our staff to maintain a real-world emphasis in the courses we offer.

We have two main areas of research (accountancy and finance; and business and management). The research we produce was recognised as world-leading and of international excellence in the UK Government’s Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

We have active research and consultancy links with a range of commercial, industrial and professional organisations. We are very active in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and can offer KTP associates an opportunity to gain industry experience.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through a placement option.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many course entries are offered parttime – see course entries for details.

“My research has equipped me with the necessary skills to pursue a career as a management consultant once I graduate.

I’ve gained both theoretical and practical knowledge that will be relevant when I venture into the corporate world.”

Damisah Osikwemhe PhD student

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

BLENDED/ONLINE LEARNING A number of our courses are offered online or by blended learning, making it easier for you to fit study into your lifestyle – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

“I came to Scotland from Estonia seven years ago with a BA in Business Administration. My husband studied for his degree at UWS and recommended it to me.

I enrolled in evening classes in accounting at first and then finally went on to study for the MBA. The interaction between the different nationalities of students at UWS gave a global perspective and the course highlighted the full range of business components needed for success. I have launched my own business, working in recruitment consultancy for a range of sectors in the area. I’m very confident about the future – and for that I’m grateful to UWS.” Anna Sanina, MBA student

Business

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, this course will be of particular interest to general managers and those working, or intending to work, as a human resource practitioner.

Successful completion will equip you with the knowledge required for professional level membership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).

ABOUT THE COURSE Increasingly the key to competitive advantage is the effective management of an organisation’s most important resource, its staff. This involves the development of a distinctive set of integrated employment policies and practices. This course is designed to support you in understanding how the employment relationship operates on both an individual and collective basis. This will achieve greater utilisation of the human resource and facilitate increased business success and improve employee satisfaction. You will develop and assess employment policies and practices throughout this course.

Modules include: Certificate • HRM in Context (20 credits) • Leading, Managing and Resourcing (20 credits) • Learning and Talent Development (20 credits) Diploma • Developing Business and Interpersonal Skills (20 credits) • HRM Management Research Report (20 credits) • Managing Employment Relations (20 credits) MSc • HRM Project (60 credits)

YOUR LEARNING The course has been designed to meet the CIPD’s 2010 advanced standards and provides the ‘full knowledge bank’ required for CIPD membership.

As such, you will study a range of modules exploring the ways within which Human Resource Management (HRM) operates and the contribution it makes to organisations.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course provides a recognised qualification (CIPD accredited) that will facilitate your career development as an HR practitioner.

UWS graduates have gone on to develop new careers through internal and external promotion within a variety of both specialist and generalist roles in HR.

The use of research to aid organisational effectiveness and improve problem-solving is fundamental to the philosophy of this MSc, and you will be encouraged to develop skills for research and critical evaluation throughout the course.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This course provides the knowledge required for a professional level of CIPD membership. If you have the relevant experience you can apply for membership assessment and you will be upgraded to a professional level of CIPD membership.

The emphasis during the course will be to produce professional managers with the ability to apply critical thinking skills and practical vocational skills. As such, workbased assignments and projects are a key feature of assessment.

ENTRY Campus The course will be delivered in a blended learning format with online material, activities and face-to-face workshops on Paisley Campus. As a guide, students attend roughly two days per month over the academic session.

School Business Intake September Duration MSc (part-time) 27 months Diploma (part-time) 18 months Contact Lorraine Quinn +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma should normally have relevant work experience and possess an Ordinary degree. MSc applicants require an Honours degree or equivalent, plus relevant work experience.

Applicants with a non-business related degree but significant professional experience will also be considered.

In line with University and CIPD policies on wider access, applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements will also be considered. Diploma students who satisfy the progression requirements will then be eligible to pursue the MSc. Students who wish to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) should contact CIPD and they will carry a mapping or RPL exercise. You can contact the CIPD Membership Development Team on +44 (0)208 263 3353.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

“At the start, I was apprehensive having being out of university for 10 years but with the help of the lecturers and believing in myself I am graduating this year with distinction.

I have managed to secure alternative employment with better terms and conditions as a result of the knowledge that I have gained.”

Shona Darroch,

Human Resources Advisor

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Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Business

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT This course – which is aimed at those who wish to build a career in investment banking or financial analysis – offers a rigorous course of study that will provide you with a well-integrated knowledge of financial accounting, finance, investment, and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy.

If your degree is in a non-finance related discipline and you would like to significantly enhance your career prospects in this growing global industry, this course is an excellent choice.

ABOUT THE COURSE The complexity of financial management in an international context poses a great challenge to those working in the global accounting environment. The profession requires managers who are professional, highly-skilled, adaptable and innovative who can respond to change and offer creative solutions to business challenges in order to compete on a global scale.

These professionals also need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be able to reflect on their own performance and have the ability to adapt to different cultural situations. The International Financial Management course will: • develop your critical, analytical problem-based learning skills and transferable skills to prepare you for postgraduate employment in international financial management • enable you to continue to engage in lifelong learning, study and enquiry • assist you to develop further skills required for both autonomous practice and team working within the accounting and finance profession • enable a systematic understanding of the current finance functions and future developments within the sector in Scotland, the UK, and internationally • encourage you to adopt an analytical and creative approach to study • enhance your ability to argue rationally, communicate clearly, and form sound judgements • enhance your knowledge, skills and abilities through the execution of a Masters level project Page – 73

YOUR LEARNING Through the core UWS business modules, you will gain a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills essential for a management career in business, with particular emphasis on finance, strategy, creativity, leadership and internationalisation, all within the context of a rapidly changing external environment. Specialist modules will help you understand the place of international management in the contemporary world economy.

Modules include: • Business Management in an International Context • Managing Financial and Information Resources • International Corporate Finance • Strategic Management in an International Context • Marketing, Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship • Research Methods • International Applied Finance MSc Students will devise and complete a detailed piece of research in an international financial management topic of their own choice gaining further skills and knowledge that is invaluable for future career enhancement.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course provides an excellent foundation for a career in areas such as investment banking or financial analysis, which are likely to involve extensive use of accounting information. Graduates will have high-level transferable skills including problem-solving and decision-making, communication of complex ideas, team working and the ability to work under tight deadlines and associated constraints.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent.

School Business

Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered for entry to the course.

Intake February and September Duration MSc 1 year Diploma 9 months Contact Dr Abeer Hassan 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

“I am now working in the finance department of a leading student loan company. The MSc International Financial Management course equipped me with both the academic and professional skills required for this job.

My long-term plan is to emigrate as I see great prospects overseas.”

Mwanjasi Ntufye International Financial Management graduate

Business

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This course – which has been designed with industry to ensure it is relevant to the needs of today’s employers – prepares you for a career in a variety of human resource management roles, working either in the UK or abroad.

There is an increasing need for managers and human resource specialists, of both multinationals and smaller private and public sector organisations, to develop an international and comparative understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM), in order to manage people across borders while taking into account cultural differences in employment practices.

ABOUT THE COURSE This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of international human resource management, including its specialist concepts, conceptual frameworks, research evidence and methodologies.

You will develop the skills to manage the challenges and complexities of diverse workforces in the global business environment and in doing so will develop an awareness of your own cultural conditioning, biases and assumptions. This will enable you to become more culturally sensitive and skilled in communicating and managing in a diverse cultural environment.

YOUR LEARNING Through the core UWS business modules, you will develop a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills essential for a management career in business and industry with particular emphasis on strategy, creativity, leadership and internationalisation. You will also gain leadership and management skills including the ability to think and work strategically and creatively.

Our strong partnerships with business and industry allow the course to be as relevant as possible. This focus is strengthened by a research methods module and dissertation, both of which provide you with the opportunity to research a key HR issue from a comparative international and/or cross-cultural perspective.

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Modules include: • Business Management in an International Context • Managing Financial and Information Resources • International Human Resource Management • Marketing, Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship • Strategic Management in an International Context • Research Methods • Cross-Cultural Management and Diversity MSc The MSc dissertation allows you to devise and complete a detailed piece of research in an HRM topic of your own choice gaining further skills and knowledge that is invaluable for future career enhancement.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS UWS graduates will understand the international dimensions of Human Resource Management in the context of an increasingly interconnected and globalising world economy.

They will also be equipped with the skills to apply this knowledge in order to manage diverse workforces across cultural boundaries. Graduates may choose either to specialise in HRM or to apply for more general management positions. In addition, this degree will be particularly useful to those intending to pursue a career with multinational organisations.

Graduates from this course will be typified by high-level transferable skills including problem-solving and decision making, communication of complex ideas, team working and the ability to work under tight deadlines and associated constraints.

Campus Hamilton

ENTRY

School Business

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent.

Intake February and September

Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered for entry to the course.

Duration MSc 1 year Diploma 9 months Contact Isobel McDonald 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

“The experience of working with different people from various nationalities will assist with the management of employees in the workplace. The course has encouraged me to think more critically and has increased my creativity.”

M.G Rathna balaji International Human Resource Management student

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Business

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Aimed at those wishing to build a career in management with an international emphasis, the MSc will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and conceptual skills to work in an environment in which a high level of international managerial competence is required.

ABOUT THE COURSE The modern business world needs managers who can understand the complex challenges that shape today’s increasingly globalised marketplace and keep up with the pace of change.

As leadership and management skills become increasingly essential for organisational success, you will acquire a robust set of analytic tools to enable you to play a productive role in the management of international business organisations. You will develop global perspectives of business and management informed by a sound understanding of the wider cultural and national contexts in which organisations exist.

The course covers general management and its key functional areas and the development of the applied professional skills, practices and techniques in the management environment.

The continuing challenges of change and adaptation mean managers in the internationalising economy require the vision and confidence to address a rapidly shifting marketplace and the dynamics of changing contexts.

YOUR LEARNING Through the core UWS business modules, you will gain a thorough grounding in the essential knowledge and skills for a management career in business and industry with particular emphasis on strategy, creativity, leadership and internationalisation, all within the context of a rapidly changing external environment.

You will also learn to think and work strategically and creatively.

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Modules include: • Business Management in an International Context • Managing Financial and Information Resources • Leadership and Change • Strategic Management in an International Context • Marketing, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship • Research Methods • Contemporary Organisation Theory MSc You will devise and complete a detailed piece of research in an international management topic of your own choice gaining further skills and knowledge that is invaluable for future career enhancement.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS You will develop knowledge and understanding combined with business and management skills suitable for professional practice at middle management in an international context, making an early and significant contribution to your employer. You will acquire important analytical and management skills required for a successful career in a variety of generalist managerial roles.

Graduates from this course will be typified by high-level transferable skills including problem-solving and decision-making, communication of complex ideas, team working and the ability to work under tight deadlines and associated constraints.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent.

School Business

Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered for entry to the course.

Intake February and September Duration MSc 1 year Diploma 9 months Contact Andrew Burnett 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

“I chose the course because of the wide scope it offers in handling business.

I believe it will help me to connect my language skills with management on an international basis. I would certainly recommend this course.

Students will benefit from meeting and sharing ideas with both the experienced staff and other students from all over the world.”

Sabrina Adamska International Management student

Business

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT Build a successful career in international marketing management, working either at home or overseas within a variety of business environments.

ABOUT THE COURSE This interdisciplinary degree provides you with solid theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the key areas related to the efficient management of international marketing, enabling you to function as an effective marketing manager within a variety of business environments. You will have the option of specialising in particular areas of marketing and business functions with an emphasis on international themes.

The modules studied will help develop the essential skills and knowledge required to operate a marketing function successfully, with optional modules developing specialist knowledge such as international and global marketing; business to business marketing; and marketing, innovation, creativity and enterprise.

YOUR LEARNING To exit with a Postgraduate Diploma you will require passes in the taught modules. Most students will continue to work towards an MSc and need to successfully complete relevant modules and a dissertation.

To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma you will study: • Business Management in an International Context (20 credits) • Managing Financial and Information Resources (20 credits) • International Marketing Communications (20 credits) • Marketing, Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (20 credits) • Strategic Management in an International Context (20 credits) • Research Methods (10 credits) • Business to Business Marketing (10 credits)

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MSc To attain the MSc, you will complete an MSc dissertation (60 credits). You will combine the skills and knowledge developed during the Diploma stage to produce an individual piece of research relevant to modern international marketing management. With the aid of a supervisor, you will formally develop the initial research undertaken during the study of the Research Methods module within the Diploma.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course will offer graduates a rich diversity of career options. Graduates may typically enter management posts in exciting areas such as marketing communications, market research, business development, new product development, business to business marketing and brand development. Graduates may also pursue entrepreneurial opportunities on an international basis.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton School Business Intake February and September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1–2 years/3 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/2 years For full-time students, the Diploma element takes 9 months.

Completion of the MSc normally takes a further 9–12 months.

Contact Benny Sweeney +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8272 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 (0)141 848 7044) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

“The course was very practical, equipping me with the knowledge and skills which I am now using in my role at Corus. It’s given me a good start and I am looking forward to building a successful career.”

Sylvain Baur, International Marketing Management graduate

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma should normally possess an Ordinary degree, or equivalent.

Diploma students who satisfy the progression requirements will then be eligible to pursue the MSc. Applicants with professional experience will also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Business

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT In today’s highly competitive, global marketplace, the pressure on organisations to find new ways to create and deliver value to customers is increasing. The course examines current practices, issues and trends and will equip you with specialist knowledge and training in related business disciplines to design and manage effective logistics and supply chain systems, opening up opportunities for a career in a managerial role in the public or private sector. Practical experience in a local company may be possible during your dissertation.

ABOUT THE COURSE Logistics is the range of activities associated with the efficient flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in response to consumer requirements.

Management of these activities has been revolutionised over the past twenty years and it is recognised that logistics and supply chain management is a key determinant of business competitiveness. Strategy formation and the theory of the firm; logistics and manufacturing management; management accounting; marketing; and operations research all have to be considered.

Management of the supply chain, therefore, requires cross-functional understanding. Sound technical and managerial skills are becoming increasingly important with the inevitable challenges brought about by consumer demand for greater choice and improved value, the globalisation of operations, intensified competition, environmental issues and increasingly turbulent and expanding markets.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Placement may be available during the MSc dissertation. This is usually with a local company and you will get involved in projects of an applied nature, supervised by lecturers and company employees.

YOUR LEARNING The course is structured around four core modules and a choice of options that offer in-depth study in the specialist areas of logistics and supply chain management, as well as knowledge and understanding on ancillary subjects.

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You will study the following core modules: • Logistical Resources (20 credits) • Global Supply Chain Management (20 credits) • Modelling the Supply Chain (20 credits) • Operations and Project Management (20 credits) You will also select 40 credits from the following option modules: • Financial Resources (10 credits) • Statistical Quality Control (20 credits) • Interpersonal Skills and Change Management (10 credits) • Knowledge Management – Principles and Practice (20 credits) • Business to Business Marketing (10 credits) • Project Management Fundamentals (20 credits) • Risk Management (20 credits) • Advances in Project Management (completion of Project Management Fundamentals is a prerequisite) (10 credits) • Service Quality (20 credits) MSc On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma you will progress to the MSc dissertation which will involve an individual thesis on a research or application-based topic.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS There is a healthy demand for qualified supply chain managers with employment possibilities in a wide range of both public and private organisations in recruiting areas that include: government agencies; consultancy firms (supply chain management); logistics service companies;

ENTRY Campus Paisley School Business Intake February and September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year/3 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/2 years Contact Dr Athanassios Kourouklis +44 (0)141 848 3497/3839 or 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

manufacturing and retailing companies; transport companies; and planning and transport departments in local authorities. The course attracts an international cohort of students and recent graduates have been employed by companies such as Toyota UK, Volvo Trucks Europe, Vestas (renewable energies), Rawlplug, Premier Foods, The Edrington Group, European consultancy groups, and other companies around the world.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma should normally possess an ordinary degree, or equivalent, and have obtained an average mark of 50% or more across their final year taught modules. MSc applicants require an Honours degree or equivalent. The first degree should be from a related subject discipline such as engineering, maths, economics, business studies, geography, planning or social studies.

Applicants with professional experience will also be considered.

Diploma students who satisfy the progression requirements will then be eligible to pursue the MSc. Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

Business

MANAGEMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGY This course will develop the skills necessary to function as an effective information professional within a variety of business environments in key areas related to the efficient management of information and communication technologies.

ABOUT THE COURSE With the development of Web 3 technologies, open sharing (Google), virtual environments, free specialist software, cloud storage and the introduction of smart phones, tablets and handheld devices; managers are able to access and work on a 24hour basis. The focus of this course is on the role of management and the benefits and drawbacks of new technology in meeting the needs of managers, business and users.

Through advanced study of management and new technology within organisations, and the changing external context in which they operate, you will develop the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of management and new technology to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve management and new technology practice.

The core UWS business modules provide a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills essential for a management career in business and industry, with particular emphasis on strategy, creativity, leadership and internationalisation, all within the context of a rapidly changing external environment.

You will: • develop a comparative and focused knowledge in the field of management and new technology • develop critical thinking in the essential theories, principles and concepts of management and new technology • gain an understanding of both the intra-relationships between the subject areas that constitute management and new technology and the inter-relationship between management and new technology and other disciplines

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• build skills for gathering, analysing and presentation of information, ideas and concepts appropriate to your chosen career path • gain relevant specialist and generic skills to enable you to pursue your chosen vocational path • develop critical reflection and thinking upon both knowledge and experience YOUR LEARNING Modules include: • Business Management in an International Context • Managing Financial and Information Resources • Management and Social Networking Technology • Management and Mobile Technology • Strategic Management in an International Context • Marketing, Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise • Research Methods • Information Asset Management MSc You will devise and complete a detailed piece of research in a management and new technology topic of your choice gaining further skills and knowledge that is invaluable for future career enhancement.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course provides a solid grounding for a career in management and new technology by developing skills at a professional or equivalent level, or as a preparation for research or further study in the area. Typical roles include management consulting, information officers, knowledge officers, or a role specifically aligned to your earlier studies but incorporating the management and new technology focus. Graduates will be able to make an early and significant contribution to their employer and will be typified

Campus Hamilton

ENTRY

School Business

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent.

Intake February and September

Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered for entry to the course.

Duration MSc 1 year Diploma 9 months Contact Scott Goldie 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

by high-level transferable skills including problem-solving and decision-making, communication of complex ideas, team working and the ability to work under tight deadlines and associated constraints.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

“After working in IT for a number of years I now find myself on the verge of a move into a management position.

The MSc ties in with my interest in technology while providing me with the business management skills I will require in a management role.

The knowledgeable lecturing staff make the course theory relevant and enjoyable.”

Thomas McSpadyen Management and New Technology student

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Business

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) The MBA is a well-recognised world brand. The new UWS MBA has been redesigned to reflect the ever-changing nature of business, and the global challenges which business leaders are facing. It focuses on developing strategic analytical skills as well as business intuition and enquiring and adaptive thinking to develop you as a leader. Through the selection of option modules, you can focus in one of three areas: Finance; Leadership; or Enterprise.

ABOUT THE COURSE The new UWS MBA is designed to produce graduates of the highest calibre who can respond creatively and effectively to often unpredictable future challenges of globally competitive business environments.

As well as providing essential core business knowledge and understanding, the course modules place a strong emphasis on developing the applied managerial skills that are vital to be an effective business leader. Using a variety of methods such as role play exercises, case studies, and in-company analysis etc., your communication, negotiation and facilitating skills will be developed and enhanced.

The course can be studied on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis. Removing the traditional barriers between different cohorts of learners means that the new MBA will create a unified model of learning for all students regardless of the mode of study.

Learning and exchange takes place through a dynamic, virtual learning hub: the UWS Online MBA World which will offer opportunities for students to engage and collaborate within their modules on an international basis.

YOUR LEARNING Core modules: • Integration of Business Functions (10 credits) • Analytical Thinking and Decision Making (20 credits) • Managing Organisational Health (20 credits) • Influencing Organisational Strategy (20 credits) • Creativity and Business Wealth (20 credits) • Strategic Business Project (60 credits) Page – 79

Option modules: Finance stream 1 Advanced Financial Decision Making (10 credits) 2 Global Financial Systems (10 credits) Leadership stream 1 Leading Change (10 credits) 2 Influencing Organisational Culture and Change (10 credits) Enterprise stream 1 New Venture Creation (10 credits) 2 Business Creativity (10 credits) The Strategic Business Project provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply their module knowledge and research skills to a business topic of their choice. The dissertation will also deepen their engagement with the thematic area pursued in their option module choices.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The new UWS MBA will develop you as a leader. It will provide you with a rigorous grounding in the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary for you to operate effectively as a strategic general manager in a variety of environments.

Graduates with an MBA may also undertake a course of research such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a particular branch of business/ management or a taught Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

ENTRY Campus Ayr, Hamilton, distance learning* School Business Intake February and September Duration MBA 1 year full-time (Hamilton); 2 years part-time (Ayr) Contact Dr Tom Keegan +44 (0)1698 283100 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

“The MBA course at UWS allowed me to focus on my area of specialisation.

Aspiring professionals benefit from the practical learning by meeting and sharing ideas with both experienced staff and students.”

Jason Fernandes MBA graduate

• a degree awarded by an appropriate

institution, or

• a postgraduate award (passed at an

appropriate level), or

• a final qualification of a professional

body acceptable to the University, and • a satisfactory record of work experience over a number of years at an appropriate level (as a guide, no less than 2 years post-qualification full-time employment) in a relevant field of industry, the public sector, teaching or a government establishment.

In exceptional circumstances, applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Applications may also be considered from those who do not meet the above requirements but can complement the course through their work experience.

In all cases, however, candidates should have a minimum of 2 years full-time relevant work experience.

IELTS score of 6 and no less than 6 on any individual components. *Please note a distance learning option for this course may be available in 2014, check the website for updates.

NB International students may be interested to note UWS work in partnership with Olympia College to deliver the MBA programme in Malaysia.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please see our website for latest details of courses www.uws.ac.uk/business

Computing

As a key player in computing and modern IT-driven business systems, we offer a diverse range of career-focused, cutting edge postgraduate courses.

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“I’ve had a fantastic time studying at UWS with the opportunity to work with brilliant lecturers and other students in various projects both within the University and externally.

I’ve worked hard on my course and at times it’s been challenging but it is also very rewarding.”

Kieran Nelson SCHOOL OF COMPUTING STUDENT

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Computing SECTION CONTENTS

COMPUTING AT UWS

Advanced Computer Systems Development

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Enterprise Software Systems

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Information Technology

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Mobile Web Development

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NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (non-EU) will be required to study full-time.

UWS is the first university in the UK to be accredited by Microsoft and Cisco. It is also the first university in Scotland to adopt both the Oracle Academy introduction to computer science and advanced computer science programmes.

In addition, UWS is now the lead regional training centre for IBM in Scotland.

We have links with 70+ companies for input to industrial advisory boards; have partnerships with IBM, Qualcomm, NASA, CERN, Rolls Royce, QinetiQ, BAE Systems, as well as many local/national SMEs; and work with colleagues in universities across the world.

We are one of the leading players in computing and modern IT-driven business systems. With extensive expertise in research and development, working in collaboration with universities, international companies and smaller local businesses, we can offer a diverse range of careerfocused, cutting-edge postgraduate courses. We have a long-standing tradition and proven track record in the provision of services to industry, including knowledge and technology transfer in the form of training, consultancy and contract research.

“This course gave me the confidence to study for my PhD, it really helped me to understand the key areas in computing.”

Razep Echeng Advanced Computer Systems Development graduate

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OUR COURSES Our courses are suitable for graduates with significant computing knowledge as well as graduates from non-computing backgrounds: • Pg Diploma/MSc Advanced Computer Systems Development • Pg Diploma/MSc Enterprise Software Systems • Pg Diploma/MSc Information Technology • Pg Diploma/MSc Mobile Web Development Advanced Computer Systems Development For the IT or computing graduate this MSc is an ideal choice, allowing you to update and advance your skills and knowledge to benefit your career.

Designed with significant industrial input, the course represents the latest developments in computer systems analysis, design and implementation that are key areas of employment in the computing/IT sector.

Enterprise Software Systems In the field of computing, new layers of complexity and new terminology continue to emerge at a rate that gives most ideas in computing a half-life of 10 years. All companies have acquired computer solutions that address their business requirements, and it is increasingly the case that enterprise software development involves getting separately designed corporate systems to work together.

Furthermore, data governance and analytics has emerged as a new discipline for enterprises, which are operating in the digital environment.

This new Masters course is our response to these needs, and it has received strong endorsement from our industry partners.

Information Technology Suitable for non-computing graduates who want to enhance their employability prospects and change career into IT systems development, deployment and management in modern business.

It can also give you an advantage in securing a good job in your initial discipline and further your career.

You can specialise in a technical and in-demand area such as Oracle database development and business deployment, or in a more business oriented specialism such as e-business or IT-enabled project management.

Mobile Web Development This unique technical course is designed to meet the demands of the increasing use of mobile devices which are being coupled with cloud computing to provide applications and services to users and enterprises. The uptake and rapid shift in computing habits over the past few years has contributed to the architecture of contemporary corporate computing undergoing substantial change. It is estimated that by 2015 mobile applications will outnumber those for static deployment by four to one.

As a result of this change in usage patterns for emerging technologies, the design and development skills required by application developers are significantly different from those required for applications targeted at desktop platforms.

The course is intended to develop these skills and produce graduates who are in a position to target employment opportunities in software development for the mobile web.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are accredited by the British Computer Society – see course entries for details.

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CUTTING-EDGE FACILITIES As you would expect, we offer access to high-quality computing and state-of-the-art software systems as well as tried and tested in demand, technologies such as Oracle, CIW, Adobe, CISCO, SAP and Microsoft.

RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION We have a proven track record in knowledge and technology transfer in the form of applied research, training and consultancy. Our research achieved international standing status in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008) and our research expertise informs teaching, meaning that you’ll be taught by academic staff who are at the forefront of their profession.

Some of our recent research and industrial collaboration projects include – • our Institute of Creative Technologies and Applied Computing launched in 2013 and aims to establish itself as a centre of excellence, advancing research related to creative technologies and applied computing, creating a dynamic research pool • as an associate member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA), we work with a number of Scottish universities whose goal is to develop and extend Scotland’s position as a world leader in informatics and computer science research and education • the School is the lead partner in the Scottish Centre for Enabling Technologies (SCET) and a key participant in the Skillset accredited UWS Media Academy • we have secured a growing number of partnerships with small to medium sized enterprises which is currently being extended to include multi-national companies Page – 85

• we have a successful track record in attracting external income from providers within and outwith the UK; have had a continuous presence in Europe for a number of years; and are a lead partner in an EU network of excellence in computer games and the coordinator for a new EU network in Web 2.0 Research Opportunities In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Computer Science research at UWS was given an International Excellence rating in two units of assessment (Library and Information Studies and Computing). We have a number of active research groups in our Institute of Creative Technologies and Applied Computing, which can offer suitably qualified postgraduate students research opportunities (MSc/MPhil/ PhD) in the areas of: • audiovisual communications and networks • applied computational intelligence • databases and knowledge management • interactive creative technologies • information and communication technologies in education See our website www.uws.ac.uk for more information.

IT ACADEMY In addition to the MSc courses we offer, our IT Academy is one of the top UK education-based providers of current industry certification with courses offered from vendors such as Microsoft, CIW, CompTIA, Oracle, Adobe, Linux, IBM, SAP certification, SAS Institute and VMWare. It focuses on creating and maintaining links with businesses by providing vendor-specific IT training/ services to the business community.

Courses are offered during the day, in the evening and also online. For more info see www.uws.ac.uk/itacademy

“As a former undergraduate and now PhD student at UWS, I was attracted to the choices of computing courses available. Accessibility within the University and support mechanisms available for disabled students are excellent.

I realised combining my IT knowledge with my interest in assistive technologies gave me the passion and niche to advance my knowledge in a specialised field. I look forward to wherever my career takes me in the future; UWS will serve as a prominent reminder to how I have achieved academic success.”

Julie McElroy PhD student

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many courses are offered part-time – see course entries for details.

DISTANCE LEARNING The MSc Information Technology can be studied on campus or by distance learning, making it easier for you to fit study into your lifestyle – see course entry for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

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ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT Professionally recognised by the British Computer Society^, this course is designed for students who have an ordinary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and want to upgrade their development skills with new technologies and trends, and to simultaneously enhance their qualifications. Its emphasis is on developing practical skills relevant to modern technologies for various software systems development, enabling you to make an immediate contribution to IT functions within an organisation.

In particular, for employers it offers the ability to re-skill the workforce enabling them to implement new IT strategies or review current and developing trends to assess likely investment decisions. For employees it offers the ability to upgrade their skills and simultaneously enhance their qualifications.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course has been designed with significant industrial input and represents the latest developments in computer systems analysis, design and implementation – the main areas of employment in the computing/IT sector. It uses various development tools and environments such as UML, Oracle, IBM Websphere, MS BizTalk, PlayStation 3, MS ASP.NET, NetBeans, MS Project, and Security Architecture.

YOUR LEARNING Core modules: Ethics for the IT Professional – covers the ethical issues associated with the design and development of software and with the design, development, distribution and application of information and communication technology.

Managing Projects and Security – subjects include SWOT/PEST/ IDLE analysis, investment appraisal, project definition, risk management etc. Security standards and legislation, coverage of threats, countermeasures, auditing and incident response are covered.

Research Design and Methods – reviews the nature of research from the early stages of specifying and designing an appropriate research study through to the selection of different approaches in order to operationalise the research process.

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Service Oriented Development – focuses on software architectures with business, data, application, and technology. It covers service-oriented theories and technologies (SOA, MDA, WS etc.) for developing service-oriented systems.

Optional modules (offered subject to demand): Business Database Applications – focuses on data warehousing, business intelligence applications, oracle enterprise business applications, oracle web integration, and DBMS concepts.

Enterprise Systems Development – explores a range of systems development approaches where the goal is to use middleware to build on and integrate existing services.

Games Console Development – subjects comprise modern games console platforms, including the hardware, software and development tools used in commercial environments.

Interactive Design for Smart Devices – covers a myriad of issues, topics and paradigms, that surpass the traditional scope of HCI, and the way of design interactive products.

Internet Technologies – provides a neutral view based on standards and enabling technology, and aims to showcase recent developments in the competing platforms.

M-Business – explores key m-business technologies with 3G, 4G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and investigates market evolution, driving forces, global trends and future developments with m-business, revenue models, supply chain management and m-business security.

Oracle Database Development – covers Oracle server concepts, Oracle server client applications (SQL*Plus and Form Developer) environments and concepts, advanced features of SQL and Oracle extensions, and PL/SQL programming language concepts.

Full-time students undertake three or four modules and part-time students undertake two or three modules in each trimester. 60 credits are required for a Postgraduate Certificate award and 120 credits for a Postgraduate Diploma award.

You will complete an individual MSc project (60 credits) to obtain 180 credits for a Masters award.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Graduates will be able to make an immediate contribution to IT functions within organisations or undertake further research towards a PhD. UWS graduates have been offered positions with organisations such as IBM, Oracle, J P Morgan, and Bank of Scotland. Roles occupied by past and recent diplomates/graduates include university lecturer, project manager, website manager, business analyst, database developer, software developer, web applications developer, and doctoral (PhD) researcher.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION^ This MSc is recognised by the British Computer Society (BCS) as partially meeting the educational requirement for chartered IT professional recognition.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Campus Paisley School Computing Intake September and February Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2-3 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Ying Liang +44 (0)141 849 4015 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Applicants should have a degree with a substantial computing element from a course such as Computing or IT. Graduates in a scientific or engineering discipline who have studied a significant component of technical computing at all, or most levels, will also be considered. Professionals with experience in computing or IT who wish to update their skills in this area will also find the course of interest.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“The course was very useful and gave me opportunities to learn and practise advanced computer theories and technologies. It helped me secure employment with Oracle China.”

Yucheng Peng Advanced Computer Systems Development graduate

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ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS This new specialist Masters course will build upon your computing expertise and focus on the development of homogenous and integrated computing solutions that meet the business requirements of modern enterprises, preparing you for roles such as IT consultant, website manager and more.

ABOUT THE COURSE This advanced course has been designed with industrial backing and support and adheres to the UK QAA Benchmark Statement for advanced Masters degree in computing.

Currently, it is the only course of its type in Scotland.

As enterprises grow in scale they naturally seek computing solutions to assist their operations. Over time, there is a tendency in all organisations to deploy computing solutions, often running across different platforms, in a heterogeneous manner. However, in order to leverage maximum advantage from the computing capitol, modern organisations require enterprise integration professionals to identify the value of their computing systems and seek to integrate them where necessary in order to streamline operations, and maximise efficiencies and effectiveness. This course has been designed to produce computing professionals who can fulfil this role.

YOUR LEARNING Advanced and cutting-edge topics in enterprise software systems integration and usage are covered including: Enterprise Web Technologies – focuses on current technologies and frameworks for web applications in enterprise. Semantic web approaches are also examined, looking at preserving context and provenance of data values in reports and messages.

Enterprise Software Architecture – deals with the high-level design involved in integrating, building on and replacing software and infrastructure components found in large companies today. Practical exercises are used to illustrate and quantify the trade-offs and architectural decisions involved in developing line-of-business systems.

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Data Governance and Analytics – examines the enterprise data layer and looks at data governance and analytics theory and practice and the issues enterprises can encounter.

Service Oriented Development – focuses on system architectures with business, services, data, applications, and technologies. It covers service-related technologies (SOA, MDA, WS etc.) that enable the development of service-oriented enterprise software systems.

Evaluative and Reflective Systems Inquiry – brings together a number of topics which share the common themes of evaluation and reflection. A systems perspective underlies and informs the materials presented.

Enterprise Mobile Technology – focuses on mobile technologies based on enterprise-class wireless local area networks (WLANs), complemented by other wireless/mobile systems on demand. This module is researchinformed and contains both proven and the state-of-the-art technologies.

Enabling Enterprise Transformation – provides an overview of currently used frameworks, methods and techniques in enterprise systems, and explores the later stages of enterprise systems engineering.

Enterprise Knowledge Management – covers a number of knowledge management (KM) concepts and topics which include knowledge types, KM processes, KM tools, and knowledge sharing in online and virtual communities.

Semantic Issues of Information Systems – addresses three selected issues: semantic information and information flow theories, semantic alignment of ontologies, and basics of semantic web technologies using semantic data modelling techniques such as RDF and OWL.

Campus Paisley School Computing Intake September Duration MSc (full-time) 1 year Postgraduate Diploma 9 months Postgraduate Certificate 4 months To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Junkang Feng +44 (0)141 848 3548 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

MSc The Masters dissertation is designed to enable students to demonstrate their ability to present sustained rational arguments and independent conclusions based on a body of personal research.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course equips you with advanced knowledge and skills for positions such as enterprise systems integration architect, IT consultant, website manager, database developer and IT project manager.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION As this is a new advanced course of study, accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS) is being sought.

ENTRY Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with Honours in Computing or Software Engineering.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This course is professionally recognised by the British Computer Society^ and is designed particularly for those who have a degree in an area other than IT or computing, and who wish to develop significant, current, and business relevant IT knowledge and skills, which are in demand by employers. This course is available fulltime, part-time, and by distance learning, enabling you to study at a time and place to suit work and other commitments.

ABOUT THE COURSE Current business identifies the need for IT professionals who have excellent analysis and team working skills, substantial understanding of modern business and management practices, and who can design, deploy and utilise business-relevant IT-based systems and services. The course will help satisfy this need.

It seeks to widen and deepen your understanding of modern ITbased business systems; address related development, acquisition and deployment issues of such IT systems in modern organisations; and introduce business concepts that will enable you to appreciate and implement strategies by which information technology can be managed and utilised fully.

Successful postgraduate students are able to re-orient their career towards the IT professional sector or re-engage with the profession of their first undergraduate discipline having added significant and relevant IT and business knowledge and skills.

Upon successful completion, students will be able to develop, acquire and deploy information technology-based systems in a variety of business settings. Understanding the business context and driving business case is key to the successful implementation of IT solutions in business organisations.

YOUR LEARNING The specialisation-rich course consists of a combination of core and specialisation-option modules (specialisations are offered subject to demand). The first trimester core modules broaden and deepen your understanding of the current

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IT field and enhance your skills base with modern, business relevant skills. You will study topics and develop skills in key areas such as modern databases and network-based technology infrastructures for business organisations, and object-oriented analysis and design methods for modern IT systems development.

In the second trimester, diploma students can choose to follow technically-oriented specialisations such as Oracle based advanced database development and deployment including data mining applications for business, web technology development, or advanced networking including wireless and multimedia networking. Alternatively, and in accordance with career aspirations, students can choose to follow business-oriented specialisations such as eBusiness including mobile business, and technology management incorporating business systems analysis, and strategic and project management.

Technically-oriented specialisations will enable you to focus on developing technical skills such as database (including Oracle database) and network design and development, programming, and creating internet aware IT solutions for organisations.

Business-oriented specialisations will enable you to develop skills and strategies that will help organisations put together and manage appropriate IT-driven solutions and software applications used in modern businesses.

Students can complete their Masters dissertation whilst working in industry.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS UWS graduates are employed in companies such as IBM, T-Mobile, CAP-Gemini, Amazon, Atos, Adobe Systems and SMEs. They have secured positions such as IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, IT System Developer, IT Support Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Website Manager, e-Business Specialist, Network Services Manager, Database Developer, Database Administrator, Oracle Database Specialist, PhD candidate, and academic.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)^.

IT ACADEMY Our business wing, the IT Academy, is responsible for running vendorspecific training courses from Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), and Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) among others. Graduates of the course can have the opportunity to undertake any of the above training courses at a reduced cost.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Campus Paisley, Distance Learning School Computing Intake September (Please note a February intake may be available for applicants studying part-time via distance learning).

Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months Certificate (full-time/part-time) 5 months/10 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Costas Iliopoulos +44 (0)141 849 4015 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Applicants should have a degree from an area other than IT or computing, or equivalent professional qualification and experience. Students from a business, social sciences, engineering, science, arts, or sports science background are encouraged to apply. Students possessing a degree can apply to enrol on the Postgraduate Diploma and, on successful completion, transfer to the MSc course.

Please see page 178 for more details. ^Please note that this applies to students who study at Paisley Campus only.

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MOBILE WEB DEVELOPMENT This course is designed to meet the demands of the increasing use of mobile devices which are being coupled with cloud computing to provide applications and services to users and enterprises.

ABOUT THE COURSE This uptake and rapid shift in computing habits over the past few years (from desktops and laptops to tablets and mobile devices) has contributed to the architecture of contemporary corporate computing undergoing substantial change. It is estimated that by 2015 mobile applications will outnumber those for static deployment by four to one. As a result of this change in usage patterns for emerging technologies, the design and development skills required by application developers are significantly different from those required for applications targeted at desktop platforms; new technologies and capabilities present new challenges and opportunities to application developers. The MSc Mobile Web Development is intended to develop these skills and equip you to deal with the changes in technology.

YOUR LEARNING Emphasis throughout the course is on professional practice skills.

Many of the learning outcomes of the course are practical in nature and a large proportion of class time is spent in computing laboratories engaging with the appropriate tools (software, hardware etc.) acquiring practical knowledge and understanding through a variety of activities. Theoretical knowledge and understanding underpinning the subject is provided through lectures, tutorials, seminars and by individual study. Active learning is promoted through practical assignments. A number of classes and assignments involve problem-solving through analysis, evaluation and the synthesis of a solution reflecting the practical emphasis of the course.

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largely through practical work both individually and in groups.

To graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma you must successfully complete the core modules: • Web Development • Mobile and Web Design • Computing for the Mobile Web • Ethics for the IT Professional • Dynamic Web Applications • Mobile Development • Security for the Mobile Web • Research Design and Methods Students wishing to continue their studies would progress to the Masters research project and dissertation to complete the award of MSc Mobile Web Development.

Part-time students may exit the course of study with a Postgraduate Certificate in Web Development (as opposed to Mobile Web Development) after completing one of the following module combinations successfully: Web Development and Computing for the Mobile Web with; Dynamic Web Applications or Mobile and Web Design; and Ethics for the IT Professional or Security for the Mobile Web. OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The MSc is designed to produce graduates in a position to target employment opportunities in software development for the mobile web.

UWS graduates of the course will be well-equipped to undertake employment as mobile and web application developers.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION As this is a new course of study, accreditation from the British Computer Society is being sought.

ENTRY Campus Paisley School Computing Intake February and September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2 years Pg Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months Pg Certificate (full-time/part-time) 5 months /10 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Graeme McRobbie +44 (0)141 848 3411 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

FINANCIAL SUPPORT UWS is offering a limited number of scholarships for February 2014 entry amounting to 100% of the tuition fees for this course. Conditions apply and the scholarship award is issued on a first-come-first-served basis once you have been offered a place on the course. Applicants must satisfy SAAS residency criteria. For more information visit www.uws.ac.uk/mobilewebdev

Honours degree, or equivalent, in a science, engineering, computing or technology discipline. Not suitable for candidates who have covered mobile/web development in any great depth during their previous studies.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Creative and Cultural Industries

An exciting range of postgraduate courses which anticipate the skills needed to meet the demands of the creative and cultural industries.

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“I chose to study for my Masters on a part-time basis to fit around my freelance work. My time with UWS has been life changing in so many ways and I have always been made to feel comfortable and welcome by the lecturers and students. I had no idea I was capable of all the things I do on a day-to-day basis and my interests, skillset and horizons expand everyday. Who knows, I might just come back to study for my PhD at UWS in a few years.”

Toria Cassidy CREATIVE MEDIA PRACTICE STUDENT

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Creative and Cultural Industries SECTION CONTENTS Broadcast Journalism

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Creative Media Practice

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Music: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Songwriting and Performance

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NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (NonEU) will be required to study full-time.

UWS School of Creative and Cultural Industries was given a 100% overall student satisfaction rating in the 2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, and we are rapidly growing our postgraduate and post-experience provision. We offer an exciting range of courses which anticipate the skills needed to meet the demands of the creative and cultural industries.

Our courses are delivered by staff with wide-ranging experience in the media and music industries.

Links with industry ensure our students enjoy hands-on experience in their chosen field.

GREAT FACILITIES Accreditation by Creative Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for Creative Media, has led to the creation of the UWS Creative Media Academy.

Operating across all four of our campuses and through the UWS Glasgow Creative Enterprise Cluster, the Academy offers: • a wide range of practice-led courses • first-rate facilities including an £81million investment in our new campus at Ayr • teaching in skills in demand by the creative industries To find out more visit www.uws.ac.uk/cci EXPERTLY LED Our courses are delivered by lecturers with extensive experience of professional practice across screen, broadcast, journalism, music performance and the visual arts.

BAFTA nominated film ‘We Are Northern Lights’, was directed and produced by Professor Nick Higgins, Director of the University’s Creative Media Academy.

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TALENTED STUDENTS We are immensely proud of our students and graduates, and their achievements. Recent accolades include: • BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards – the film, ‘The State of Greenock’, developed by Gavin Grant, David Newman and Pamela Barnes as part of their MA Creative Media Practice coursework won the BAFTA entertainment award • UWS Broadcast Journalism graduate Andrew Murray was named in the prestigious Radio Academy List of top young professionals – Andrew made the ‘30 under 30’ list for 2013.

Earlier this year he was also named Newcomer of the Year in the Arqiva Commerical Radio Awards 2013 • Richy Muirhead, graduate of the Music: Innovation and Entrepreneurship course, is founder and Creative Director of the Scottish Alternative Music Awards • MA Songwriting & Performance student Fiona J. MacKenzie won 2nd prize in the National Mod New Songwriting Competition 2013 • MA Songwriting & Performance graduate Robert Maitland won a competition to secure a place in the Burnsong UK Songwriting Festival event at Shennanton House, Dumfries & Galloway August 2013 • Students of the MA Songwriting and Performance course will visit partner institutions in North

America in 2014 for a series of music workshops and master classes run by UWS. The project is funded under the Saltire Scholars scheme and aims to broaden international engagement, providing an inspirational experience for students • The School of Creative & Cultural Industries recently refreshed a long established partnership with the prestigious Harris Institute in Toronto. The Institute provides high-quality work placements for UWS music students in the Canadian music industry. From 2013/14 the Harris Institute double diploma students will be able to enrol at a preferred partner rate for the CCI music Masters courses RESEARCH Our research activity is driven by the Creative Futures Institute and covers a wide range of areas including: • Social Media • Ethical Culture • Place and Space • Scotland • Events and Tourism • (New) Media Theory • Political Process and Policy • Experimental Art and Art Theory • Visual and Cultural Studies • The Creative Profession • Philosophy of Nature/Technology • Popular Music Studies • Cultural Citizenship and Identity • Participatory Arts and Media • Journalism Studies The School offers a year-round course of events and seminars across our campuses and at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) Glasgow. For more information, visit http://creativefutur.eu

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OUR COURSES Broadcast Journalism Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), this practical, vocational course is designed to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge employers would expect of professional journalists starting their careers. Recently validated as an MA, the course has an outstanding employment record.

Recent graduates are now working for the BBC, STV, Radio Clyde, Westsound, Northsound, Radio Tay, Moray Firth Radio, the Scottish Football Association media office and a range of other high-quality journalism employers. To find out more about the course and hear from our students visit www.uws. ac.uk/MAbroadcastjournalism Creative Media Practice The MA Creative Media Practice is an innovative course focusing on the development of your knowledge, understanding and creative and technical skills in the fast-moving areas of screen and broadcast, digital content creation and the wider creative industries. Designed with industry output (Scottish Screen and Creative Skillset), it will appeal to students with a wide range of career aspirations – whether your interests lie in working as an independent producer; film/TV scriptwriter; director; development producer for television; documentary maker; writer and producer/developer for digital media; motion graphics/ production designer; or filmmaker/ motion graphics designer.

Music: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Accredited by JAMES, this course is aimed at those who are passionate about music and who want to set up their own music-related business. This unique course is the first of its kind in the UK and it will mainly be delivered at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. The course is ideally suited to artist entrepreneurs who wish to set up their own record labels, management or publishing companies but it also seeks to develop wider music-related business ideas.

At the leading edge of postgraduate activity in music the course enjoys extensive backing from major figures and high-level practitioners within the UK music sector.

Songwriting and Performance This unique course focuses on developing professional songwriting and performance skills and is suited to graduates from a range of music/performance disciplines or industry professional writers/ performers. Delivered by established music industry songwriters, there is a strong emphasis on intensively focussed live projects, giving you the opportunity to support a professional career while developing academic perspectives on your craft.

NEW FOR 2014 We are currently developing a range of new Masters courses covering; magazine journalism, PR and creative branding, and an interdisciplinary Masters in Scottish futures. The School also plans to extend its flexible, bespoke routes to postgraduate study in collaboration with Creative Skillset by offering a framework for students to ‘build their own MA’. For further updates log on to www.uws.ac.uk/cci

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

100% 100% overall student satisfaction*

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience – see course entries for details.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many courses are offered part-time – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

*2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey

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Creative and Cultural Industries

BROADCAST JOURNALISM Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, this practical, vocational course – which features work placement – is designed to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge employers would expect of professional journalists starting their careers.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course has an outstanding employment record. Recent graduates are now working for the BBC, STV, Radio Clyde, Real Radio, Westsound, Northsound, Radio Tay, Moray Firth Radio, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) media office, the RSPCA and a range of other high-quality journalism employers.

YOUR LEARNING Taught primarily in the University’s purpose-built television and radio studios, students take the following six modules (20 credits each at SCQF 11): • News Journalism – students compile and broadcast radio bulletins. Newswriting, interviewing, editing and other skills are taught. Professional voice coaching is an important element and students are also introduced to online writing and visual content for the web • Journalism Law and Regulation – the main legal and regulatory issues that confront working journalists are taught and analysed • Television Journalism – students make television packages, conduct live two-ways, write out of vision scripts, and present television news bulletins • Advanced News Journalism – students continue to produce and broadcast radio bulletins. There is greater emphasis on presentation skills and online content in this module, which requires students to file video, audio and written work for the web • Journalism and Public Affairs – students engage with the major debates surrounding the reporting of government and politics • Features and Packaging – using sound effects, music, interview clips and the quality of your script, you will be expected to produce and voice radio packages to a professional standard Page – 96

By successfully completing these six modules you will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits).

If you wish, you may continue to MA level (180 credits), which gives you the opportunity to produce a television or radio documentary.

Professional input is vital: full-time staff have extensive experience of both BBC and commercial broadcasting. There is a course of guest lectures and talks from working broadcast journalists and editors as well as a series of industry visits.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Work placement is an integral part of the course. Each student is sent on placement, often to commercial radio stations, which actively recruit from the course.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS We only accept students who we believe have a realistic chance of building a career as a broadcast journalist. This helps to sustain the excellent reputation of the course among employers, leading to the jobs record outlined above.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and is part of the UWS Skillset Media Academy.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

ENTRY University degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification.

Campus Hamilton School Creative and Cultural Industries Intake September Duration Pg Diploma (full-time) 32 weeks (maximum) MA is completed during summer trimester Contact Elizabeth McLaughlin 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

“I can honestly say the root of everything I’ve done in my career, and everywhere I’ve been, is in the UWS Broadcast Journalism course. The lecturers are superb and provide a level of support and education that you won’t get elsewhere.

Simply being able to say on your CV that you’ve been on the UWS course immediately puts you one step ahead when you’re applying for jobs in the competitive world of news.”

Andrew Murray Newcomer of the Year award winner, Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards 2013/Named in the Radio Academy ‘30 under 30 list’ 2013

Mature applicants with other qualifications and experience within the broadcast industry may be considered at the discretion of the Course Leader.

Applicants will also be expected to take a writing and voice test, as well as an interview.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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Creative and Cultural Industries

CREATIVE MEDIA PRACTICE Creativity and culture and the consolidation of the digital and knowledge economies have been identified as essential components of Scotland’s global development. Develop your creative media career and gain essential practical skills – delivered by industry professionals – across film, digital media, photography, writing and performance.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course is based at our exciting Ayr Campus where you can make full use of leading edge TV, sound and radio studios and an impressive range of cameras and equipment.

Aimed at graduates from a wide range of disciplines, and industry professionals seeking to enhance or diversify their skills, this course provides a unique creative space where students can explore and consolidate their creative identities, working with others from diverse creative backgrounds including film, digital media, writing photography and performance.

Informed by research excellence and expert professional practice, the course will bring out your creative potential, while providing the critical focus essential to respond flexibly to new opportunities and sustain your career.

Regular contact with a wide range of industry experts and specialist industry mentors is an important aspect of the course. The projectfocused nature of much of the assessment ensures that ‘live’ projects are encouraged, giving you the chance to develop your professional career alongside your studies.

Creative Media Practice graduates will develop: • advanced skills and knowledge • a sound critical awareness of this rapidly developing area • a focused understanding of their own practice • an effective portfolio of creative project work and production credits • a valuable network of creative and professional contacts

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The Pg Diploma and Masters courses offer work-related learning through the module Creative Skills 2. This can either take the form of a placement in the screen and broadcast industries and/or work on a professional project.

YOUR LEARNING There are three stages to the course: Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) Core modules (20 credits each at SCQF 11 unless otherwise noted) include: • Creative Skills 1 – introducing new creative skill areas in short creative projects • Critical Media Contexts – an essential overview of contemporary critical debate Students choose one option including: • Motion Graphics (SCQF 10) • Producing for Film & Television (SCQF 10) • Producing Factual Formats (SCQF 10) • Writing the One Act Play (SCQF 10) • Music Film and Sound Aesthetics (SCQF 10) • Podcasting and New Media (SCQF 10) Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) • Creative Media Practice – students select an intensive CPD workshop such as Production Management for Television; Creative Writing; Team Writing for Television; or TV Pilot Lab and go on to complete a project/ portfolio using the skills developed • Creative Skills 2 – students undertake work-related learning in the form of a placement in the screen and broadcast industries and/or work on a professional project

• Collaborative Project – innovative interdisciplinary project. One project, a comedy pilot – The State of Greenock – won the BAFTA New Talent Award for entertainment in 2013 • Research: Critical Development – introduction to research methods associated with creative practice and preparation of creative research proposal MA (180 credits) Masters Creative Project (60 credits) You will carry out a substantial practice-led research project, for example, production of a feature screenplay or a documentary or digital media project or creative writing project with written contextualisation. Previous successful Masters creative projects have included photography exhibitions in Belgrade and Glasgow; feature scripts ranging from urban social realism to a semi-mythical children’s drama set on the Isle of Rum and a Highland Spaghetti Western; and an e-publishing project for fairy stories (this project was subsequently funded by Creative Scotland to be developed as scripts for the screen).

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The range of creative and cultural industries careers students enter will be determined partly by their own interests and as they develop on the course, such as: independent producer; scriptwriter; development producer for television; documentary maker; writer and producer/developer for digital media. The course will appeal to those involved in design for the moving image and can prepare people for a career as an artist filmmaker/ motion graphics designer.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Campus Ayr* School Creative and Cultural Industries Intake February and September Duration MA (full-time/part-time) 12–16 months/2–3 years Diploma (full-time/parttime) 9 months/2 years Contact Tony Grace +44 (0)1292 886481/886426 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Entry to the MA is open to Honours graduates (minimum 2:2).

Students possessing an Ordinary degree (with a mark average of 50%), can apply to enrol on the Postgraduate Diploma and, on successful completion, transfer to the MA course.

Applicants with relevant equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience will also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details. *The course is based at the wellequipped Ayr Campus. Some classes may be delivered off-campus, at the School of Creative and Cultural Industries’ Creative Hub in Glasgow’s CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts) and Film City.

“I entered a number of film festivals and competitions and won a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award for a collaborative project!

This has helped my CV to stand out and has given me the chance to meet people who are useful contacts for the future. It’s given me a great kick-start to a media career and now I am part of the BBC Production Talent Pool.”

Gavin Grant MA Creative Media Practice graduate

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Creative and Cultural Industries

MUSIC: INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Get your music-related business off the ground with our JAMES accredited Masters course and make the most of our industry connections with major and independent record labels.

Traditional modes of thought in relation to many aspects of the music sector are now obsolete and larger, institutional processes have been superseded by more technologically democratic ways of conducting business. The rise of the ‘new artist model’ which places emphasis upon commercial autonomy by artists and practitioners within the music sector has also created the need for the development of a new music business skillset which this course addresses.

ABOUT THE COURSE The focus of the course is the development of commercially robust, music-related products, services or processes. During the course you will develop original business propositions and have the opportunity to present these to relevant financial backers.

Although the focus of the course is music, it is contextualised by the awareness and study of the phenomenal ‘reach’ and cachet of music within the creative industries and the extent to which music enhances all media platforms both aesthetically and commercially.

While the course is ideally suited to artist entrepreneurs who wish to set up their own record labels, management or publishing companies, it seeks to go beyond this and develop original music-related business ideas that may span everything from apps to fashion to tourism and beyond.

The crucial distinction is ‘working with music’ rather than ‘working in the music industry’. Developing the capacity to ‘think different’ is at the very heart of the course.

Involvement of practitioners from the creative industries and entrepreneurship in the delivery of the course will ensure that it provides you with an unsurpassed ‘real-world’ focus. The course offers exceptional networking opportunities across the creative industries.

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Students will receive credit for work-related learning during the Innovative Enterprise module.

YOUR LEARNING The course has three stages: Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) Core modules (20 credits each at SCQF 11 unless otherwise noted) include: • Global Music Industries: Creative Economy • Innovation & Creativity Options (students choose one module): • Identity, Opportunity & Exploitation (SCQF 10) • Music, Film & Sound Aesthetics (SCQF 10) • New Music Project (SCQF 10) • Marketing Innovation & Creativity (SCQF 10) Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) Core modules (20 credits each at SCQF 11 unless otherwise noted) include: • Entrepreneurship • Social Media: Manipulation & Impact • Research Development: Methods & Practice MA (180 credits) • Innovative Enterprise: Music Project (60 credits at SCQF 11) The core project-based Innovative Enterprise module, which comprises the final third of the MA, takes the form of a live business proposition within the current music business environment. For this project you will have the support of academic and industry mentors. You will have your own digital board drawn from academia and the creative industries that will support you throughout your year of development that leads towards this project.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course has been heavily endorsed by practitioners at the very highest levels of the creative industries who recognise that it addresses the need for a new skillset which is based on autonomy and an understanding of the realities of income generation in relation to music in the 21st century.

As such, the course aspires to produce employers rather than employees.

In its first intake, one business that was ‘incubated’ within the MA received start-up funding of £40,000 with others receiving smaller amounts of seed funding.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by JAMES ( Joint Audio Media Education Support).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

“I developed my planning, sales, leadership and communication skills through running extra-curricular events while studying for my Commercial Music degree. I also took the opportunity to study abroad and met a ton of international friends, which has expanded my network. These experiences gave me the confidence to nurture what is now the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.”

Richy Muirhead MA Music: Innovation and Entrepreneurship graduate

Campus The course is delivered mainly at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in the centre of Glasgow, and at Film City in Govan. Delivery of some course content will also be offered at the University’s Ayr and Paisley campuses as appropriate.

School Creative and Cultural Industries Intake September Duration MA (full-time/part-time) 12–16 months/2–3 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months Certificate (full-time/part-time) 5 months/variable Contact Alan McCusker-Thompson +44 (0)1292 886473 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Entry requirements are either an undergraduate qualification or prior experience in music, the performing arts, art and graphic design, media, film, business or any of the creative industries although it is not confined to these areas.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Please note double diploma students studying at the Harris Institute, Toronto may be able to enrol at preferred partner rate for this course.

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SONGWRITING AND PERFORMANCE Learn from industry professionals, gain skills in responding to industry songwriting briefs and develop your practice through intense writing projects with performative and recorded outputs.

This is Scotland’s only songwriting Masters course, which will appeal to graduates from a range of music/performance disciplines and industry professional writers/performers. It has a strong focus on ‘live’ projects with the expectation that you will develop your professional career alongside your studies.

ABOUT THE COURSE The focus is on developing exemplary songwriting practices and skills, understanding the performative and technical attributes necessary to communicate them, and working professionally within the context of new and developing music distribution networks.

You will have the opportunity to develop practice in a series of structured and intense writing projects with performative and recorded outputs. The course provides a broad range of demanding content, strongly reflective of the creative and cultural industries. The position of the creative practitioner in relation to industry is considered with content on intellectual property, publishing and marketing/distribution networks covered. It offers a strongly critical focus with opportunities to conduct research in areas of songwriting history, practice and cultural location while reflecting critically on your own developing practice.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE During the Collaborative Songwriting module, you will take part in a short scale work placement based in a participatory arts project. The Performance: Context and Practice module gives you the chance to perform within a working festival and get involved with the planning and delivery of the event.

YOUR LEARNING Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) Normally this would be awarded on successful completion of: • Collaborative Songwriting (40 credits) – you will undertake a short scale work placement based

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in a participatory arts project typically in a school or community setting requiring you to produce song and performance work in collaboration with participants • Analysing Songwriting (20 credits) – an exploration of ways to analyse and criticise songwriting within contemporary contexts and debates Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) Core modules (20 credits each at SCQF 11 unless otherwise noted) include: • Collaborative Songwriting (40 credits) – commencing with an intensive week-long songwriting project, the module also includes a period of writing to industry supplied briefs and a short community-based participatory arts project • Analysing Songwriting – an exploration of ways to analyse and criticise songwriting within contemporary contexts and debates • Performance: Context and Practice – you will contextualise new songs for performance under the umbrella of the Celtic Connections festival • Professional Music Practice – development of a short experimental piece of music, contextualised within current debates around intellectual property, industry structures and distribution models (NB there is an option to take the Music Film and Sound Aesthetics module in place of this with the consent of the course leader) • Research: Critical Development – preparation of creative research proposal towards the major MA project

ENTRY Entry to the MA is open to Honours graduates (minimum 2:2).

Campus Ayr^ School Creative and Cultural Industries Intake September Duration MA (full-time/part-time) 12–16 months/2–3 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/2 years Contact David Scott +44 (0)1292 886000 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

MA (180 credits) Masters Creative Project (60 credits) – you will carry out a substantial practice-led research project, for example, the recording of an album, the creation of a performance or series of performances with written contextualisation.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students may go on to compose for other artists, for film and television and within community/ participatory arts projects. The course also provides a clear range of high-level transferable skills in the areas of research, communication and personal development planning.

Students possessing an Ordinary degree (with a mark average of 50%), can apply to enrol on the Postgraduate Diploma and, on successful completion, transfer to the MA course.

Applicants with relevant equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience will also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details. ^The course is based at the wellequipped new Ayr Campus, some classes may be delivered off-campus, at the School of Creative and Cultural Industries’ Creative Hub in Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and Film City.

Please note double diploma students studying at the Harris Institute, Toronto may be able to enrol at preferred partner rate for this course.

Education

Hands-on work experience; a rigorous academic focus and first-rate facilities mean you’ll get a world-class learning experience, preparing you for the challenges of a career in the education sector.

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“I would recommend UWS to anyone seriously considering a career in social research or higher education. There are opportunities to network with people from different research areas and a real sense of community.

My research requires a lot of travelling and the University has been very supportive.

I have conducted fieldwork in Poland, presented at conferences and have been awarded a UN Academic Impact Scholarship which enabled me to study at Yad Vashem in Israel. UWS has provided opportunities for teaching and affiliated research, and is helping me build my CV for when I complete my studies.”

Susan Henderson SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PhD STUDENT

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Education SECTION CONTENTS Career-long Professional Learning Options

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Childhood Practice

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Education (Primary)

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Education (Secondary)

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Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

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NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (NonEU) will be required to study full-time.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through a placement option.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many courses are offered part-time – see course entries for details.

BLENDED/ONLINE LEARNING A number of our courses are offered online or by blended learning, making it easier for you to fit study into your lifestyle – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT SAAS funding may be available for eligible students who apply to PGDE Primary and Secondary. For information see www.saas.gov.uk

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EDUCATION AT UWS

If you want a rewarding and stimulating career, education could be the right choice for you. We offer full-time Initial Teacher Education programmes for those wishing to enter the teaching profession, and part-time, online Career-long Professional Learning (CPL) programmes for those already working within learning and teaching contexts. We also offer professional learning for those working in Higher Education.

LEARNING & TEACHNG EXCELLENCE We are committed to creating the best possible learning environment and experience in learning and teaching, and our provision has achieved impressive external accolades • UWS is ranked fifth in the UK for Education by the Times Good University Guide 2013 • The School of Education came top in Scotland in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2013 for student satisfaction rates in undergraduate initial teacher education • We are placed 8th in the UK in the Guardian League Table, University Guide 2014 OUR COURSES Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) – Primary and Secondary Our PGDE students gain extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills through work-based learning, ensuring they are fully equipped to meet the demands of being a teacher.

The full-time Initial Teacher Education courses are PGDE (Primary) and PGDE (Secondary), for those wishing to become primary or secondary teachers respectively.

These courses are well-established, combining periods of school experience with university-based study to provide students with the formal teaching qualification necessary for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. We also offer 40 of the credits at Masters level.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – INDUCTION SCHEME (PGDE) Newly qualified graduates are eligible for a guaranteed one year long induction post. Upon successful completion of this induction year graduates will have achieved the Standard for full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Following this, graduates are very successful in obtaining teaching posts in Scotland, other parts of the UK and internationally.

For more information contact Admissions on tel +44 (0)1292 886206 or tel 0800 027 1000/ (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK).

CAREER-LONG PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPTIONS Our Career-long Professional Learning courses are structured round a broad and diverse range of named pathways. The overall course framework offers awards of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Education and Master of Science.

Our courses are structured on a part-time, online basis, utilising technology enhanced learning approaches offering flexibility for those who may be unable to attend university sessions.

For more information see course entries (page 106) or email cpl@uws.ac.uk

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSES The MEd Enhanced Educational Practice (page 107), MSc Mental Health and Education (page 107), MSc Vulnerability (page 137), and Postgraduate Certificate Child Protection (page 139) are multidisciplinary courses situated within the Faculty of Education, Health and Social Sciences. Students benefit from the diverse range of knowledge, expertise and collaborative working from lecturers across the School of Education and the School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery. As a result, the courses are particularly relevant to professional practitioners across all service delivery areas including health professionals, teachers and social workers.

FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES You’ll have access to a wide range of technology to facilitate your learning.

Our libraries are stocked with a range of resources to help you in your studies, and you’ll also have access to our extensive electronic library collection (including e-books and academic journals) and the virtual learning environment, Moodle.

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RESEARCH WITH REAL WORLD IMPACT UWS education academics have a reputation for leading-edge research and curriculum development in the education sector. Being taught by research active staff means that you’ll directly benefit from their extensive expertise and experience.

Academic staff regularly present at national and international conferences, and the number of students studying for MPhil and PhD degrees has increased significantly in recent years.

Some of our recent research activity includes policy and practice in education; citizenship in education; teaching of controversial issues; Holocaust education; higher education; teacher education; curriculum development; online learning; language education; inclusive education; Gaelic education; and youth studies.

The Centre of Research in Education aims to grow and focus our research activity in the area of education, working together with the Institute for Youth and Community Research.

This focus will develop the Centre’s profile in socially and economically relevant educational research and will open up areas for collaborative research with other areas in the University, such as health and business, and other universities and stakeholders.

The Institute for Youth and Community Research is an interdisciplinary centre for research with a focus on collaboration, inclusion and participation. It comprises lecturers and PhD students from the Community Learning and Participation undergraduate programme, the School of Education, and the Faculty of Education, Health and Social Sciences.

Members of the Institute have considerable expertise across a range of areas including: youth work, adult education, inclusion, participatory research methods, inter-professional working, inter-disciplinary research and widening participation. It is developing opportunities for funded research, research outputs, conference dissemination and knowledge exchange activities as a means of developing new insights and practices that empower communities to flourish. As the work of the Institute continues to grow, it will aspire to add to its membership through attracting other UWS academics and research students with an interest and expertise in the scholarly areas of focus. It will also seek to build international links and opportunities for crossnational partnerships.

“After successfully completing the PGDE at UWS, I went on to gain valuable experience in my probationary year.

This incorporated work outside the classroom including Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and coaching. The qualification and the experience gained all helped in my success to secure a full-time position as a Maths teacher.”

David Clark School of Education graduate

Education

CAREER-LONG PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPTIONS The School of Education provides an online portfolio of Careerlong Professional Learning (CPL) programmes for the wider education workforce, to meet both current and emerging needs associated with the profession and to reflect the increasing importance attached nationally to professional learning, professional update and professional practice.

The CPL portfolio offers awards at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degree level and is delivered online through technology enhanced learning opportunities.

There are six named pathways: • MEd Artist Teacher (page 106) • Pg Certificate Coaching & Mentoring (page 106) • MEd Enhanced Educational Practice (page 107) • MEd Inclusive Education (page 107) • MEd Leadership for Learning (page 107) • MSc Mental Health and Education (page 107)

To achieve a full Masters level award you will need to accumulate modular credit totalling 180 credits: this is broken down as indicated below: • Certificate (3 modules, first 60 credits) • Diploma (3 modules, second 60 credits) • Master’s Dissertation (1 module, final 60 credits) Entry criteria for the courses above is detailed on page 108.

“I have had a wonderful time at UWS and the course has raised my thinking and critical skills to an unmatched state. The course has been rewarding and highly inspiring.”

Syed Gowhar Andrabi MEd Artist Teacher distance learning student, Bahrain

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ARTIST TEACHER This professionally accredited course is designed for art teachers and others working with art and design within the 3-18 sector in Scotland and across the world.

Run in partnership with Glasgow Museums and the National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD), the course – which is delivered either online or by blended learning – will provide you with the chance for a sustained and serious reevaluation of your existing art practice within a critical and supportive environment. It will also equip you with the leadership skills to progress the subject of art within the context of curriculum and social change, including Curriculum for Excellence.

YOUR LEARNING The Certificate phase comprises three core modules: Visual Arts Practice I; Critical Contexts I; and Critical Pedagogy I. The Diploma phase comprises three core modules: Visual Arts Practice II; Critical Contexts II; and Critical Pedagogy II. The Masters phase comprises a dissertation/exhibition in consultation with the course leader.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is professionally accredited by NSEAD, the principal subject association for art and design education in the UK. Contact For more information, please contact Diarmuid McAuliffe, email cpl@uws.ac.uk

COACHING AND MENTORING The Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at a diverse range of participants from across various sector organisations (public, private and voluntary) who may have responsibility for training and development and/or supporting peers and colleagues as part of their own organisational development policies.

The course promotes cross-sector/ inter-agency/inter-professional working and the development of core, transferable skills appropriate for postgraduate study at SCQF Level 11 (Masters).

Additionally it provides an opportunity for sustained engagement with the subject; to embark on a learning journey in a supportive and non-threatening environment within which you will explore the body of theoretical knowledge required and issues of practical implementation and management of coaching and mentoring in workplace contexts.

Depending on your workplace context this could have an immediate impact on professional practice.

YOUR LEARNING The course comprises three modules – Critical Self-evaluation and Development; Situated Professional Learning; and Contextualising Coaching and Mentoring. It is likely to take approximately 18 months to complete. Further study may be possible through the School of Education’s CPL portfolio.

Contact For more information, please visit www.uws.ac.uk/postgraduate/ coaching_and_mentoring/ or contact Linda Lafferty, email cpl@uws.ac.uk

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ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE The MEd Enhanced Educational Practice is an innovative, flexible, modular course tailored to the needs of the individual student. Using practical, task-oriented material and activities, a strong emphasis is placed on research to encourage sound critical reflection. The course is ideally suited to people working within education and lifelong learning or working in the wider childcare, healthcare and social work sectors.

It is aligned with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Standard for Career-long Professional Learning and teachers can use modules studied as part of this course towards their GTCS professional updating portfolio.

It is practice-based and students are required to have on-going access to opportunities within their professional context, to reflect upon and inquire into practice, throughout the duration of the course.

YOUR LEARNING The course will broaden and enhance your understanding of important concepts, theories and debates in education, and encourage you to think critically about these matters. It will also enable you to reflect on your own professional practice in a more informed way, and will foster critical awareness of educational methodology to enable you to evaluate the methods used in educational research, and apply critical awareness within your own research. The Certificate comprises a core module in the area of critical self-evaluation and development and a choice of two modules relevant to the students’ professional context from an approved list. The Diploma phase consists of a core module in research methods and a choice of two optional modules which should relate to the participant’s working life. The Masters phase comprises a dissertation in consultation with the course leader.

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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION The Inclusive Education course (Pg Certificate/Pg Diploma/ MEd) is aimed at teachers and other professionals teaching and/or supporting learning in mainstream schools or other inclusive educational settings.

The course takes inclusive education to operate within the equality and human rights legislative context, aiming to remove barriers to learning and participation, and to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage for whatever reason.

YOUR LEARNING All new students start with the compulsory Additional Support for Learning and Inclusive Education module. Upon successful completion of this module they can undertake two of the following modules to complete the Certificate; and five of the following modules or four of the following modules plus a Research Methods module to complete the Diploma: • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Dyslexia • Gifted and Talented • Inclusive Leadership • Inclusive Practice • Language Diversity in Education • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Upon successful completion of the Diploma, participants who have studied the Research Methods module can progress to the MEd stage where they will undertake a dissertation on a relevant topic of their choice.

There is no requirement to attend ‘face-to-face’ sessions on this course as it is offered by distance learning, using the UWS virtual learning environment. It equips participants with knowledge, understanding and skills that make them well-suited to pursue positions of responsibility in the areas of inclusion and support for learning.

Contact For more information, please visit www.uws.ac.uk/postgraduate/ inclusive_education/ or contact the Programme Leader, Dr Lisa McAuliffe, email cpl@uws.ac.uk

LEADERSHIP FOR LEARNING The MEd Leadership for Learning is designed for workforce professionals from a variety of backgrounds who are experienced practitioners. The course provides participants with the opportunity to enhance their professional practice in, and understanding of, current developments in the area of Leadership for Learning.

The modules within this course encourage participants to reflect upon and enhance their practice and understanding of current trends in the area of Leadership for Learning.

YOUR LEARNING The Certificate phase comprises three core modules: Curriculum Leadership: Investigating; Curriculum Leadership: Developing; and Curriculum Leadership: Disseminating.

The Diploma phase comprises three core modules: Leadership: Vision and Values; Leadership: Qualities and Skills; and Research Methods.

The Masters phase comprises a dissertation in consultation with the course leader.

Contact For more information, please contact Lynne Grant, email cpl@uws.ac.uk

MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION The MSc Mental Health and Education focuses on the nature of mental health in learning, teaching and training environments and how this might impact on learners, leaders of learning and other disciplinary groups such as psychologists, health professionals attached to schools, managers and social workers. It aims to equip you to work in an environment where integration of service delivery and multi-professional practice is the expected norm.

Additionally, it offers a unique study opportunity for associated practitioners with an applied interest in both the areas of mental health and education, for example, practitioners working with children in challenging environments such as youth workers, police officers, correctional officers, child protection officers and staff from the voluntary and third sectors.

YOUR LEARNING The Certificate phase comprises three core modules: Mental Health in Education; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; and Leading and Motivating Learning. The Diploma phase comprises three core modules: Stress Management in Education; Motivational Enhancement Skills; and Research Methods (Contextualised). The MSc phase comprises a Masters Dissertation.

Contact For more information, please contact Yonah Matemba, email cpl@uws.ac.uk

Campus All CPL options are delivered online.

Please note the MEd Artist Teacher course is also available via blended learning.

School Education Intake September (Please note alternative start dates may be negotiated with the Course Leader) Duration Postgraduate Certificate Variable, unless otherwise stated Postgraduate Diploma Variable Masters Variable Contact Please see individual Course Leaders contact details provided below course descriptors, or for general enquiries contact: Admissions +44 (0)1292 886206 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) cpl@uws.ac.uk Applications Contact Education Admissions on tel +44 (0)1292 886206 or email cpl@uws.ac.uk for further information or details of how to apply.

“The experience of being on this Artist Teacher journey is one of incredible change for me! Thank you for an inspiring year.”

Avril Hammond MEd Artist Teacher student

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ENTRY Applicants must satisfy the specific admission requirements for Masters courses offered by University of the West of Scotland and should normally hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.

Exceptions may be made in the case of applicants who can demonstrate significant relevant experience together with recent academic study.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“I am now in my second year of study at UWS and the support I have received from my peers and supervisory team has been immense.

The guidance and sharing of knowledge has been invaluable. The opportunities to take part in conferences and present papers and posters has been an excellent learning experience and there’s plenty of opportunity to meet fellow peers and share knowledge and expertise.”

Nighet Riaz School of Education PhD student

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CHILDHOOD PRACTICE Professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), this new course is aimed at those registered as practitioners with the SSSC and employed within the sector who wish to become registered as lead practitioners/managers, providing the professional qualification to deliver quality services for children and their parents in an early years setting.

ABOUT THE COURSE Supporting children in the early years can make an important contribution to their future; and a suitably qualified workforce is key to ensuring this support mechanism is in place during their formative years.

This course builds on our wealth of knowledge and experience of delivering early years education.

Students must be employed in, or have access to, an acceptable professional environment in which knowledge and understanding of childhood practice in Scotland has been developed. Work-based learning forms part of the assessment and therefore you need to be employed for more than 16 hours per week.

You must also have employer support and a mentor from your area of practice to support your studies.

The course will cover the following areas: study of learning within childhood, leadership and management, and reflective practice and research. Learning approaches are based on extending knowledge to support and enhance practice through analysis of critical incidents using problem based learning. Learning and assessment is embedded in workrelated practice and builds upon prior learning and existing knowledge to meet the regulatory requirements for lead practitioner employment.

YOUR LEARNING The course consists of six modules at SCQF Level 9 and all modules will include ‘strategy projects’ undertaken in the workplace which develop and enhance the links between theory and practice and involve critical reflection. One strand of the course looks at aspects of leadership for learning from 0-16 and focuses on early level learning and wider community learning. The management strand focuses on Page – 109

internal leadership and management issues as well as wider aspects of integrated working. There is also the opportunity to undertake research into a topic of special interest.

Modules include: • Reflective Planning • Leading Learning • Leadership and Management • Promoting Learning • Developing Integrated Working • Qualitative Research Methods The Reflective Planning module is normally the first module undertaken and the other modules are offered on a rolling programme basis. Students are assigned a personal tutor and online tutoring support is available as appropriate. You will also use Personal Development Planning to track your progress, plan your future development and enhance your future employability. A key element of this course is work-related learning.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The Standard for Childhood Practice aims to help strengthen leadership in the childcare and early years sector and improve career opportunities and pathways for early years and childcare professionals including those new to, and already working within, the sector. As such, graduates of this course will find opportunities as a lead practitioner/ manager within these areas.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This course is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council and is recognised as a lead practitioner qualification.

ENTRY Relevant degree or practitioner qualification.

Campus Ayr* School Education Intake February and September Duration Graduate Diploma (part-time) 2 years Contact Dorothy Johnson 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk *The course is currently offered on a part-time evening basis at Ayr Campus however we are looking at possible delivery at our Dumfries or Hamilton campuses. Please call University Direct on 0800 027 1000 for updates.

PROTECTING VULNERABLE GROUPS SCHEME (PVG) Applicants will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. For more information on the PVG Scheme please refer to www.scotland.gov.uk

You will be required to be employed as a practitioner, normally over 16 hours per week and usually with 2 years experience and practitioner registration.

A signed statement of support as part of the admission process.

Recognition of Prior Learning – contact the University for advice on Recognition of Prior Learning.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Education

PRIMARY This course prepares you for a career as a primary school teacher. With a strong practical bias, this course provides the formal teaching qualification for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

ABOUT THE COURSE The early phases of children’s development have a huge impact on the rest of their lives. Teachers in pre-5 and primary education have an important role to play in ensuring all children have the best start possible, enabling them to lead successful, useful, happy, productive and balanced lives. Teaching within this sector is both demanding and rewarding.

The one year PGDE (Primary) course can be studied at our Ayr or Hamilton campuses. Both have state-of-the-art ICT, music, drama labs and workshops, and dedicated teaching rooms. We greatly value our partnership with schools and work with them to provide support, guidance and assessment of students to the highest standards possible. We use interactive learning techniques including the use of the University’s virtual learning environment and Glow, the education network for delivery and assessment. Workshops, outdoor experiences and learning strategies including peer assessment, problem-based learning, action research and microteaching make this an active, vibrant learning experience.

Care has been taken to ensure that the course pays due attention to all issues and developments currently influencing primary education in Scotland. The course takes account of the views of the GTCS and is based on guidelines produced by the Scottish Government.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE You will have the opportunity to undertake school placements during the year.

YOUR LEARNING The course currently consists of three compulsory modules. The first module introduces the broad range of subjects that underpin the primary curriculum (Curriculum for Excellence).

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With a focus on mathematics and literacy, students develop teaching skills specific to subject, stage and ability whilst improving their own personal knowledge and skills.

The second module explores the Scottish education system and the theoretical basis of learning and is in part delivered jointly with PGDE Secondary students. Workshops focus on core skills in classroom management, planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation strategies, and behaviour management at all stages within the primary school.

Assessment currently includes a written assignment in which students are assessed in part on their ability to link theory and practice.

Please note that this module will be offered at both SCQF levels 10 and 11, giving the option of 40 credits of internationally recognised Masters level study. Further updates will be available on our website.

The third module aims to develop teaching skills at pre-5 and at all stages of primary. Students undertake school placements over the course of the year and assessment is based on the achievement of the standards set by the GTCS. OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Most UWS graduates remain in mainstream teaching either in the UK or abroad, others find employment opportunities within: specialist educational areas; working with children with additional learning support needs; adult training; educational aspects of charities, museums, science centres etc; the commercial sector; employee training, customer relations, presentation of products and services, research and management, writing and publishing etc; the public sector; health education, school management, curriculum development, and social services.

ENTRY

Campus Ayr and Hamilton School Education Intake August Duration Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (full-time) 9 months Contact Admissions +44 (0)1292 886206 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successful students receive the formal teaching qualification necessary for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, a requirement for entry into the guaranteed one year Induction Scheme (see page 104).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PGDE courses are funded in the same way as undergraduate courses. You can apply to SAAS to have tuition fees paid. Eligibility conditions apply, check www.saas.gov.uk for details.

All applicants for PGDE courses should hold a degree that has been validated by a university in the UK or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom plus have Higher English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Applicants must also hold an award in Maths at Intermediate 2 or Standard Grade Credit level.

Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Teaching in Scotland website www.teachinginscotland.com/ for full information on what is required to become a teacher in Scotland.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Applications From 21 November 2013 applications have to be made through UCAS Teacher Training using the ‘Apply’ system available at www.ucas.com/apply/ teacher-training for training courses commencing in 2014. UCAS Teacher Training has created two application routes – Apply 1 (from 21 November 2013) and Apply 2 (from 02 January 2014). The application fee for 2014 is £19 which covers both Apply 1 and Apply 2. For further information, contact University Direct on 0800 027 1000/(+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) or email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk The UCAS Teacher Training application process will commence on Thursday 21st November 2013 for entry in August 2014.

Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland, see www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Please note the course will be revalidated in March 2014 which may mean some changes to course structure, however the content is expected to remain mainly the same.

It is anticipated that the number of internationally recognised Masters level credits being offered will increase following revalidation.

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Education

SECONDARY This course prepares you for a career as a secondary school teacher. There will be opportunities throughout for gaining valuable practical experience, with eighteen weeks of placement. Successful completion of the course allows for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

ABOUT THE COURSE YOUR LEARNING The process of teacher education University-based study is divided is carried out in partnership with into a number of blocks of several schools and the course includes weeks preceding or following school substantial periods of placement experience placements. All students in schools. Teachers must be take the cross curricular course, able to plan, implement and School and Professional Studies, evaluate learning courses within which considers broader aspects of: their chosen discipline whilst educational theory; whole school recognising that their specialism policies and procedures; general contributes to a wider curriculum features of secondary education and that includes interdisciplinary of teaching as a profession. Please studies. Teachers must have a note 40 credits of this module may be fundamental commitment to the offered at both SCQF levels 10 and welfare of pupils, meeting learning 11, giving the option of 40 credits of needs and encouraging personal internationally recognised Masters and educational development. level study. Further updates will be available on our website. Students also University-based study focuses take the appropriate subject studies on curriculum content, methods courses for their subject(s) in which of teaching and learning, and they consider a range of approaches assessment, alongside the theoretical to teaching, learning and assessment and practical aspects of professional in their discipline(s). There are also studies in education, psychology opportunities to undertake learning and educational technology. experiences relevant to school cross-curricular and extracurricular The course has been reviewed to activities, and opportunities to take account of the views of the Scottish Government and the GTCS. progress ICT-related skills.

These views include the importance Teaching qualifications are offered of continually developing close in the following areas (although collaboration between the University the University reserves the right to and schools, building upon the withdraw certain subjects, depending established partnerships and the on the quotas set by the Funding strengths of the course. Student Council) and students may select one attainment will be progressed against of the following subjects, depending a set of benchmark statements on qualifications: established as ‘The Standard for • Art and Design Registration in Scotland’, producing • Biology with Science teachers who can develop their • Chemistry with Science subject work from an informed, • English broader perspective on the nature of • Mathematics learning, the wider curriculum, and • Modern Languages the educational system as a whole.

• Physical Education • Physics with Science PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Eighteen weeks are spent on school Places on this course are limited experience placements in at least two and selection is currently based schools; a two week introductory on performance at an interview placement followed by five weeks in together with information from the same school; then six weeks in a application forms and referee reports. second school and a final five week placement in the second school.

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ENTRY

Campus Ayr School Education Intake August Duration Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (full-time) 9 months Contact Admissions +44 (0)1292 886206 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Most UWS graduates remain in mainstream teaching either in the UK or abroad, others find employment opportunities within: specialist educational areas; working with children with additional learning support needs; adult training; educational aspects of charities, museums, science centres etc; the commercial sector; employee training, customer relations, presentation of products and services, research and management, writing and publishing etc; the public sector; health education, school management, curriculum development, and social services.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Successful students receive the formal teaching qualification necessary for provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, a requirement for entry into the guaranteed one-year Induction Scheme (see page 104).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PGDE courses are funded in the same way as undergraduate courses. You can apply to SAAS to have tuition fees paid. Eligibility conditions apply, check www.saas.gov.uk for details.

All applicants for PGDE courses should hold a degree that has been validated by a university in the UK or a degree of an equivalent standard from outside the United Kingdom plus have Higher English at Grade C or above (or equivalent) and Standard Grade Maths at Credit Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent).

The degree should normally contain 80 credit points relevant to the teaching qualification they are studying for – 40 of the credit points must have been studied at Level 8 or above (around 2 years full-time study at university).

Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Teaching in Scotland website www.teachinginscotland.com/ for full information on what is required to become a teacher in Scotland.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Applications From 21 November 2013 applications have to be made through UCAS Teacher Training using the ‘Apply’ system available at www.ucas.com/apply/ teacher-training for training courses commencing in 2014. UCAS Teacher Training has created two application routes – Apply 1 (from 21 November 2013) and Apply 2 (from 02 January 2014). The application fee for 2014 is £19 which covers both Apply 1 and Apply 2. For further information, contact University Direct on 0800 027 1000/(+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) or email uni-direct@uws.ac.uk The UCAS Teacher Training application process will commence on Thursday 21st November 2013 for entry in August 2014.

Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

For more information, see www. disclosurescotland.co.uk Please note the course will be revalidated in March 2014 which may mean some changes to course structure, however the content is expected to remain mainly the same. It is anticipated that the number of internationally recognised Masters level credits being offered will increase following revalidation.

Education

TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a professional qualification for those who have a teaching role within a Higher Education context (SCQF Level 7 or above). It will be of interest to HE staff and some public authority workers – especially those working in the healthcare sector. The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and accredited by the Higher Education Academy. Offered on a parttime basis, there are two different modes of study; blended (requiring some attendance on campus), and online learning.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course uses practical, taskoriented material and activities to produce more effective teaching and consists of three 20-credit modules at SCQF Level 11. It’s practicebased and requires students to have a continuing commitment to teaching at HE level for the duration of study. The course covers elements of curriculum design; methods and media; plus principles and practice of assessment and evaluation. It also looks at the context of teaching and learning; particularly how to balance activities such as teaching, research, administration and other aspects of professional development.

YOUR LEARNING Students will complete three 20 point Masters Level (SCQF Level 11) modules: • Practice and Theory in Higher Education – the module aims to provide a base reference point for a number of topics critical to the professional development of a new or recent lecturer and starts a process of reflective practice and response to constructive feedback. As a core module it incorporates an induction to teaching, learning and assessment in Higher Education. The material and activities covered in this module – including portfolio development, elements of curriculum design (such as writing learning outcomes), preparing to teach, and understanding student learning – provide a foundation for work to be undertaken in the other two modules.

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learning. The concept of an inclusive curriculum is also discussed. The purpose and types of assessment (both principles and practice) are a central component of this module.

• The Context of Teaching and Learning – students will examine methods of evaluating teaching based on sound principles. The module also looks at teaching and learning in the broader context of relationships with colleagues and support services, both within the institution and within the Higher Education sector generally.

It recognises the need for up-to date research/scholarship linked to teaching, as well as effective student support and efficient administration.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is currently approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Graduates are eligible to seek Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and those successfully completing the Practice and Theory in Higher Education module will be eligible to apply for Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

Graduates in the fields of nursing, midwifery and health visiting may qualify to apply for a recordable teaching qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) providing they have met NMC requirements in terms of assessed teaching activity in both academic and practice settings, with students on NMC approved courses.

ENTRY This is a professional qualification for those who already have a Higher Education teaching role.

Campus Blended*/online *Please note attendance at Paisley Campus will be required. Delivery may be offered at other campuses depending on demand.

School Education Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 18 months – 3 modules, one per term Contact Louisa Sheward 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Most graduates remain in Higher Education teaching. Others find fulltime employment opportunities in teaching, where they were previously in part-time employment. The course offers the opportunity for teachers in Higher Education to develop their knowledge and skills and to receive professional recognition.

In addition to appropriate degree level qualifications, a regular teaching commitment is necessary. This must be a minimum of 100 hours of teaching (33 hours per module) at SCQF Level 7 or above, at least half of which must be spent in direct teaching contact time, across the duration of the course.

Students seeking a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recordable teaching qualification must be able to accrue at least 360 hours of teaching into NMC approved courses in classroom and practice settings, across the duration of the course.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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“The Pg Certificate Teaching and Learning in Higher Education has transformed my teaching.

It really made me reflect and as a consequence my teaching has changed beyond recognition.”

Linda Crearie Lecturer

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Engineering

With over 100 years of experience in training engineers, UWS School of Engineering offers vocationallyrelevant courses. Our postgraduate courses are supported by industrystandard facilities and strong links with industry, professional bodies and other institutions.

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“I studied for my undergraduate degree at UWS and I’m now working on a PhD. I’m gaining valuable experience collaborating with a local company as part of my project. It’s very hands-on with the majority of the work being experimental which is giving me first-hand industry experience.”

Stephanie Brien SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PhD STUDENT

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Engineering NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (NonEU) will be required to study full-time.

SECTION CONTENTS Computer-Aided Engineering

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*Engineering UK 2012: The state of engineering † The Engineering Council

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Engineering has changed our world. With more than 2.2 million engineers needed in the UK over the next five to ten years*, a career in engineering is a sound choice.

At UWS course development is underpinned by applied research, recognised both nationally and internationally, ensuring our students benefit from current academic expertise and graduate with sector-relevant knowledge.

VOCATIONALLY RELEVANT COURSES Our courses are designed to take into account and anticipate industry needs; are supported by excellent on-campus facilities; and are strongly aligned to industry, professional bodies and other institutions. UWS graduates are to be found in leading positions in many prominent companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, British Airways, Scottish Water, Johnson Matthey, Barr Construction, Zeneca, Mitsui Babcock Energy Ltd, British Aerospace, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Roche Products Ltd, IBM, BP Oils Ltd, Balfour Beatty, Bovis Lend Lease, Glasgow City Council, First Engineering, Scottish Natural Heritage and Quintiles (Scotland) Ltd.

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INDUSTRY-STANDARD FACILITIES Our recently upgraded facilities will ensure you’re equipped to deal with the requirements of industry: • Recent investment in new laboratories for engineering and physics will further enhance our reputation for applied interdisciplinary research • Paisley Campus – fully equipped manufacturing workshop; materials testing and analysis facilities; metrology laboratory; rapid prototyping centre; assembly and welding laboratories • Significant investment in facilities for thin film technologies, microscale sensors and nuclear physics research • Hamilton Campus – £2.1 million engineering centre, with particular focus on the design and engineering disciplines • Both Hamilton and Paisley campuses have dedicated IT facilities utilising a range of industrial applications software such as WITNESS, PRO/Engineer, Ansys, Fluent, AutoCAD and MS Project

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RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION Collaborative external links and research active staff play an important role in our ongoing success and allow significant investment in the latest facilities, including thin film technology, a product design centre, and testing laboratories.

The University is recognised for its work across many engineering areas, including computer-aided engineering and design; nano-technology; concrete technology; heritage masonry; and civil, chemical and mechanical engineering. In physics, there are successful research groups in experimental nuclear physics, thin film electronic and photonic materials and microscale sensors.

We have a number of specialist units providing industrial research and development facilities, as well as continuing professional development and training centres. These include the Advanced Concrete and Masonry Centre; Scottish Polymer Centre; and the Engineering Services Unit.

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Recent projects include – • Research has shown that it is possible to grow new bone by “nanokicking” stem cells 1,000 times per second using high frequency vibrations – a new technique which may lead to new therapies for orthopaedic conditions such as spinal traumas, osteoporosis and stress fractures • Collaboration in a European-wide £3.47M research project developing innovative nanotechnology-based materials to protect historic buildings • A ground-breaking, joint venture with industry to establish an independent Centre for Engineering Education & Development to champion excellence in engineering • We are working with a number of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships in the engineering sector to help develop companies and assist in their prototyping and development • A new partnership with Clyde Gateway to raise awareness within schools of the exciting career opportunities available within the engineering sector • We are working with our Chinese partner institution, Changchun Institute and Technology (CIT) to increase international collaboration

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Our postgraduate courses can also be studied on a part-time basis – see course entries for details.

DISTANCE LEARNING The Pg Certificate Sensor Design can be studied via distance learning – see course entry for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

“After successfully completing an undergraduate degree in Pakistan, I decided I wanted to study for my Masters qualification in the UK. I chose UWS because of the course content and the research facilities – I wanted a programme not available in Pakistan to help me stand out in the job market. After graduating I successfully applied for and secured a temporary post as an application engineer on the UWS Inspired Project. The combination of my qualifications and work experience helped prove my abilities and I am now working for International Design Engineering.”

Aamir Ghouri MSc Sensor Design graduate

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COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING

(with options in Analysis; Manufacturing; Visualisation and Analysis*) This course has been designed primarily for engineering and technology graduates to provide a more in-depth knowledge of computer-aided engineering and its applications using industry-standard facilities.

The flexible structure allows you to specialise in specific areas as well as broadening knowledge base through the study of complementary topics.

ABOUT THE COURSE Structured around four core modules, students then select from a list of possible option streams, each comprising two modules to complete the award. The qualification awarded will reflect the chosen option stream in the title e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer-Aided Engineering with Manufacturing.

YOUR LEARNING You will study a range of topics, which cover the product development cycle from conceptual design through to the supply of products to the market. The core topics include computer-aided design, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, computer-aided manufacture, rapid prototyping and project management. The available option streams allow you to either specialise or extend your knowledge in a support discipline. Each option stream comprises designated specialist modules, the areas of study being analysis, manufacturing, or visualisation and analysis. The course is supported by a range of modern, well-equipped laboratories providing you with access to industrystandard equipment and software.

MSc MSc students are also required to complete a dissertation.

The aim of the dissertation is to enable you to gain a deeper understanding of the application, or integration of computer-aided engineering techniques in an industrial context, their scope of application and limitations. You will be allocated a supervisor who will advise and supervise you while undertaking your dissertation.

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OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The main objective of the course is to equip students with marketable technological skills. By focusing on such attributes as knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills in relation to computer-aided engineering, the course enables graduates to contribute effectively at an enhanced level within an engineering, manufacturing or technology environment. Graduates with skills in this subject area are very much in demand, as companies strive to reduce product development and manufacturing lead-times and improve in-service reliability.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

ENTRY Campus Paisley School Engineering Intake September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year^/2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months

Diploma candidates must have a first degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design or ComputerAided Engineering from a UK university or equivalent institution.

Other professional qualifications and equivalent experience gained in industry will also be considered.

Diploma students may proceed to the MSc programme by satisfying the progression requirements.

^To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

MSc applicants should have an Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design or Computer-Aided Engineering.

Contact David Smyth +44 (0)141 848 3559 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

*Option streams are offered subject to demand.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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SENSOR DESIGN This course has been devised to meet the growing demand for suitably qualified engineers, scientists and technologists who can design and manufacture a full range of sensors. Developed in conjunction with Honeywell, a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, there is a strong emphasis on expanding practical skills to produce well-skilled graduates who will be in demand from a range of industries.

ABOUT THE COURSE Sensors are used in a number of industries and impact on our lifestyles in an often unnoticed manner.

Sensor technologists must have the ability to understand and integrate knowledge of physical sciences, materials science, engineering design and manufacture in order to produce sensors at the micro- and nano-scale.

Sensor Systems and Testing – cover physical principles of sensors; sensor applications; measurement systems; testing; multi-physics modelling; and mechanical simulation. Students can complement the sensor-specific core modules with a range of options from the fields of computer-aided engineering and design, clean and waste technology, quality, and physics.

This course will be of particular interest to recently qualified graduates or existing sensor design engineers/technologists wishing to commence or further their career.

You will study a minimum of two core modules for the Pg Certificate or all three for the Pg Diploma. Optional modules are chosen to match the interests of the students in design, manufacture and applications. For example, modules can be taken to focus on: clean and waste applications (Process Principles for Clean Technologies; Concepts and Tools in Environmental Technologies); finite element modelling (Applied Analysis and Simulation; Advanced Analysis and Simulation); design and manufacture (ComputerAided Design; Computer-Aided Manufacture) or quality (Managing Quality; Statistical Quality Control).

Other options include IT Project Management; Reliability and Experimental Design for Industry; E-Business Management & Systems; Ultrasonics and Nanotechnology; Surface Analysis and Detectors.

Designed with significant input from industry, the course provides a solid foundation in practical techniques for experimental work, analysis of data, and computer simulation including use of industry-standard packages.

Development of professional skills and attitudes is promoted throughout, and in addition students will improve their report writing, oral presentation and project management abilities.

At the end of the course you will have specialist knowledge in the practical and theoretical principles of sensors, coupled with laboratory and computer-based skills to commence or enhance your career as a sensor design engineer/technologist.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE We emphasise development of the practical skills and knowledge needed in an industrial environment.

The practical, research-based MSc project offers an excellent opportunity for you to make an impact on a particular employer, if you obtain an industrial placement.

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MSc The MSc project (research dissertation) can be carried out in a suitable industrial workplace or academic research group in the University.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Graduates will make a useful contribution in industry in sensor design and applications. We aim to equip students with the professional, transferable and technological skills to work effectively at an

ENTRY Campus Paisley/Distance Learning* *only Pg Certificate available

by Distance Learning School Engineering Intake September.

A February intake may be possible for this programme. Please note the Pg Certificate is also available via distance learning.

Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months Certificate (full-time/part-time) 4 months/8 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Prof. Katherine Kirk 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

advanced level in engineering, manufacturing or technology.

UWS graduates have obtained jobs in the sensor industry, as well as software, consumer electricals, rail industry, and non-destructive testing. Roles include sensor design engineer, mechanical engineer, electronic engineer, materials engineer, quality assurance engineer/ manager, NDT project engineer, or transducer/sensor designer.

Some Sensor Design graduates are pursuing further study on a PhD. FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Pg Certificate, Pg Diploma or MSc candidates will usually have an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, or other Physical Science.

Candidates with other professional qualifications considered equivalent to a degree, or an appropriate lesser qualification plus experience gained in industry, can also be considered.

Pg Diploma students may proceed to the MSc programme by satisfying progression requirements.

Please see page 178 for more details.

NB Professionals with experience in sensor design who wish to update their skills in this area will also find the course of interest. Projects can be undertaken in the workplace.

Modules can also be taken on a standalone basis for professional development purposes. Contact University Direct for more information on 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK).

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

UWS is the largest provider of nurse education in Scotland with over 4000 full and part-time students.

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“I’d recommend my course to anyone working with older people. It’s multi disciplinary and encompasses a variety of different professions, giving a holistic approach to elderly care.

I work as a podiatrist and as a result of the course I’ve gained a secondment as a practice scholar for older people.”

Victoria Neilson

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SECTION CONTENTS MSc Adult Nursing (leading to professional registration)

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Health Studies

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Health Studies (Family Health)

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Health Studies (Maternal and Child Health)

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Later Life Studies*

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Maternal and Child Health in Advanced Neonatal Practice/Paediatric Practice 133 Mental Health Nursing (leading to professional registration)

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Midwifery (leading to professional registration)

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Nursing

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Psychosocial Interventions

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Vulnerability

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Other study options Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Clinical Practice

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Cancer and Palliative Care

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Child Protection

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Graduate Certificate/Diploma Acute and Critical Care

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Cancer Care

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Managing Respiratory Disorders

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Neonatal Nursing

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Orthopaedic Care

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Palliative Care

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Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Supporting Clinical Research

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Unscheduled Care

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Working with Older People

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Undergraduate degree Health Studies

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Integrated Public Service (Health and Social Care)/ (Administration)

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NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (Non-EU) will be required to study full-time. *At time of print, course offered subject to final University approval.

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With a 94% overall student satisfaction rating in the 2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, UWS School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery is a sound choice for postgraduate and post-registration education.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL We provide high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and post-experience courses for nurses, midwives and related health professionals, designed to meet the challenges of a changing health sector.

We adopt an innovative approach to course design, in collaboration with local healthcare providers, to meet the needs of both students and the professions and to meet wider health and social care policy. The University prides itself on catering for the needs of students in diverse geographical situations and at all educational levels.

The School currently has around 4000 full and part-time students studying across the University campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.

We also deliver blended learning and e-learning to more than 300 students in Scotland and further afield.

PARTNERSHIP WORKING The School has Memoranda of Understanding with a number of health boards, universities and local authorities. These Memoranda of Understanding frame the development of common approaches for the delivery of existing and new postgraduate education (including professionally accredited degrees and CPD courses) and will develop further the clinical research collaboration between UWS and its health board partners.

We recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ayrshire Hospice, creating Scotland’s first ever University Hospice; and we work with a range of organisations including Erskine Hospital, Loretto Care and Alzheimer Scotland to help enhance and advance care in key areas.

Recently, we worked with schools across South Lanarkshire to raise awareness of dementia. Pupils produced artwork based on what they had learned through interactive dementia awareness workshops – delivered by UWS student nurses and staff – and these were exhibited in Scotland Street School Museum in Glasgow during October and November 2013 as part of the ‘Dementia: Through the eyes of a child’ exhibition.

LIFE CHANGING RESEARCH We work jointly with a range of partners, both nationally and internationally, on our research interests, and this directly informs teaching.We are active in research in a number of areas: • Institute for Care and Practice Improvement – aims to develop safe, effective and person centred health and social care in Scotland and beyond.

Our focus is on improving the outcomes of care for individuals, families, communities and staff through interdisciplinary research, development and education • Institute of Healthcare Associated Infection – through research and knowledge transfer activity, and growing and developing niche academic programmes we aim to play a key role in tackling healthcare associated infection

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Institute for Maternal, Child and Family Health – aims to develop and improve the quality and productivity of healthcare, public health and social care in the fields of maternal, child and family health. The Institute will do this through a vibrant research environment, promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and evidence-based practice that has real world relevance. We are committed to relating theory, policy and practice to all our work and to enabling the public to influence the development and delivery of health services Institute of Mental Health – undertakes research on core elements of mental health such as medication management and models of recovery. It also leads on work that considers relevant mental health determinants of physical health conditions such as cancer and palliative care Institute of Older Persons’ Health and Wellbeing – launched in 2012 we have established a critical mass of staff with expertise and interest in older persons’ health and wellbeing, including dementia, which also affects younger people, creating an environment conducive to the development of research ideas Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice – a partnership development which provides a high-quality environment for applied research, education and social enterprise

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94% 94% overall student satisfaction*

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Gerontology Interest Group – this multi-disciplinary group provides a research focus for healthcare professionals working with older people

Further details on the institutes and our research activity is available at www.uws.ac.uk/hnm/research Research Opportunities We are keen to encourage our clinical colleagues in the NHS and other caring contexts to engage in research degree pathways. To this end, we will assist and supervise suitably qualified and experienced colleagues to engage in a programme of part-time research activity with the following exit points: • Optional: Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methodology – 1 year • Master of Research (MRes) – 2 years • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) – 3–4 years • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 4–6 years For more information, please contact uni-direct@uws.ac.uk OUR COURSES The School has a variety of innovative MSc courses for prospective students to choose from that reflect contemporary healthcare challenges and this continues to develop in response to national and international requirements. Further information on these courses is found in the section that follows.

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New Courses The School is currently refreshing its portfolio with expansion in courses to support practice with the MSc Later Life and the Pg Certificate Healthcare Acquired Infection for delivery in academic session 2014.

Also within this expansion for the 2014 session will be the MSc Advancing Practice, which will be a very flexible route to MSc for practitioners, clinical managers and allied health professionals.

It will provide a main pathway that practitioners can tailor to their clinical area and encompasses the current Cancer and Palliative Care and Advanced Clinical Practice Postgraduate Certificates, developed to MSc pathways. MSc Nursing will become the Nursing pathway and a new pathway development, Care and Practice Improvement, will enhance the choices within this innovative and exciting new MSc. We will also be offering a range of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing and District Nursing programmes during 2014, check our website for the latest updates.

Multidisciplinary Courses The MEd Enhanced Educational Practice (page 107), MSc Mental Health and Education (page 107), MSc Vulnerability (page 137), and Postgraduate Certificate Child Protection (page 139) are multidisciplinary courses situated within the Faculty of Education, Health and Social Sciences. Students benefit from the diverse range of knowledge, expertise and collaborative working from lecturers across the School of Education and the School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery.

As a result, the courses are particularly relevant to professional practitioners across all service delivery areas including health professionals, teachers and social workers.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Many of the modules offered at undergraduate and postgraduate level can be undertaken on a stand-alone basis, or as part of a programme of study. Modules are all credit bearing, allowing you to build towards a named degree pathway. In addition, we offer a wide range of short courses, study days and in-service programmes across our four campuses, designed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) such as basic life support, moving and handling, phlebotomy, cannulation and supervision skills.

For a copy of our Health, Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate guide, detailing the full range of undergraduate modules available, contact the Lifelong Learning Academy tel +44 (0)141 848 3838.

FUNDED STUDY FOR NHS STAFF We have Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with NHS Ayrshire and Arran; NHS Lanarkshire; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Argyll Division of NHS Highland; and a contract with NHS Dumfries and Galloway. These arrangements enable staff from these health boards to access top-up undergraduate and postgraduate courses that are developed on a collaborative basis and are professionally relevant to their sphere of work.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience – see course entries for details.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many course entries are offered parttime – see course entries for details.

DISTANCE LEARNING The majority of our courses/modules are available via distance learning – see course entries for details.

A successful example of this is the Graduate Certificate in Urgent Care, developed for practitioners in Lanarkshire (www.uws.ac.uk/ postgraduate/urgent_care) Local processes are in operation and students should contact their Practice Development Units or appropriate NHS Board for up-to-date information.

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ADULT NURSING/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (leading to professional registration)

This exciting and innovative two year course is the first of its kind in Scotland and ultimately prepares students for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as either an adult nurse or a mental health nurse. With the opportunity for gaining practice learning experience and the use of clinical simulation, this course aims to produce nurses that are fit for practice.

ABOUT THE COURSE It is aimed at those with an appropriate degree in health, biological or social sciences, nursing or a related subject who wish to change career path. This course reinforces Scotland’s health priorities and will develop students’ abilities to make a valuable, credible and significant impact on the health of the population. It builds on existing knowledge and skills acquired from both previous academic study and experiential learning.

There is a strong evidence-based focus which develops existing research skills and knowledge. While highlighting the differences and uniqueness of each field of nursing, the course also focuses on the shared learning values and the commonalities of the profession of nursing as a whole.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Students will gain their practice learning experiences across one of the 5 health boards in the West of Scotland and will experience the 24 hour/7 day continuum of care whilst in practice environments in order to capture the patient journey. Practice learning experiences represent contemporary healthcare delivery and encompass NHS hospital and community environments and have widened to include private, independent and voluntary organisations.

YOUR LEARNING A recognised innovative feature of the course is the approach of clinical simulation.

The Communication/MultiSensory Suite and the Domus initiative are also widely used for skills demonstration, practice and evaluation within the mental health nursing course. Through clinical simulation, students can practise in a safe, realistic environment.

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The course consists of three parts containing a mixture of theory and practice modules, all of which are core.

Part 1 Foundations of Nursing (shared theory module) – will introduce students to the essential nursing skills and life science and social science theory which underpins professional nursing practice.

The Nursing Profession (shared theory module) – students learn about the concepts of the nursing profession and the drivers which underpin course professional practice.

Nursing Values in Practice (shared practice module) – introduces students to the NMC Essential Skills Clusters and practice learning experiences will encourage the development and application of values based, person centred care delivery in accordance with the NHS Education for Scotland 10 Essential Shared Capabilities.

Part 2 Working with Vulnerability (shared theory module) – develops students’ communication and interpersonal skills to enhance their ability to provide values based, person centred, compassionate care.

Evidenced Based Nursing (adult field theory module) – students develop a critical understanding of the epidemiology and aetiology of the major contemporary health conditions affecting the population of Scotland.

Contemporary Nursing Practice (mental health field theory module) – students develop comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing and associated current healthcare interventions.

ENTRY UCAS Adult Nursing with Registration BR40 H MSc/ANR Mental Health Nursing with Registration BR60 H MSc/MHNR Please note applications should be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The UWS institution code is U40.

Campus All theoretical modules are taught at Hamilton Campus. Practice learning experiences will be undertaken within the health board area in which the student resides.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February Duration MSc 2 year full-time pre-registration programme

Candidates must: Possess an appropriate degree in a biological, health, social science, nursing or related subject.

Provide a personal/employer reference.

Provide an academic reference and formal university transcript.

Demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy.

Undertake successful personal interview; health screening and Protection of Vulnerable Groups screening.

Overseas applicants only Complete the academic version of the British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test and achieve at least 7.0 in the listening and reading sections, at least 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections and at least an overall score of 7.0 (NMC Circular 1/2007).

Please see page 178 for more details.

Contact Adult Nursing Hazel McWhinnie +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk Mental Health Nursing Iris Wilson +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Adult Nursing Practice (adult field practice module) – students develop their knowledge and skills in adult nursing practice.

The practice experiences will also allow students to critically engage with individuals, families and carers and collaboratively identify individual health and social care needs.

Mental Health Nursing Practice – students critically engage with families and carers and work with them to identify their individual health and social care needs. They will be integral in the provision of high-quality, recovery focused nursing care of individuals with acute and enduring conditions.

Part 3 Research in Practice (shared theory and practice module) – aims to foster an approach based on critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of available evidence in order to guide practice in the students’ chosen field of nursing.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The aim of this course is to produce nurses who are fit for practice, purpose and award and who will contribute to the leadership of a competent, dynamic workforce and will secure employment within a range of healthcare areas.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Upon graduation, students can apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as either an adult nurse or a mental health nurse.

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HEALTH STUDIES

This course offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to build upon their knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to health studies.

Healthcare is changing to meet the needs of the client, placing an emphasis on the integration of health and social services.

ABOUT THE COURSE You will build upon existing professional expertise and knowledge to continue to grow academically and professionally, developing the strategic thinking requirements of a senior health-related professional.

YOUR LEARNING The course consists of a menu of core, option and independent study modules. These modules are set within a framework of inter-related themes namely: contemporary issues; role enhancement; and evidencebased practice. The modules reflect contemporary issues of relevance for all healthcare professionals and are mapped against the core and specific dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, which are equally applicable to many professional and organisational groups. You will also have the opportunity to select areas of particular interest that are meaningful and relevant within your own organisation/work setting.

The Postgraduate Certificate requires students to complete 60 credits i.e. one core and two option modules. In addition, Postgraduate Diploma students must complete a further 60 credits – two core and one option module. For the MSc you will also complete a Research & Enquiry Dissertation module – 60 credits. To gain the award of MSc Health Studies, students must complete 180 credits.

Core modules include: Postgraduate Certificate • Responding to Public Health Challenges Postgraduate Diploma • Social Marketing • Research for Health and Social Care Option modules include: • Advanced Work-based Learning • Case Management within Family Health Page – 129

• Clinical Teaching • Delivering Compassionate Care • Health Economics • Independent Study • Leadership for Effectiveness • Motivational Enhancement Skills • Protecting the Vulnerable Child • Quality Improvement in Healthcare • The Business of Health Care • Working with Families MSc Research and Enquiry Dissertation – normally 1 year to complete.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS UWS graduates will enjoy enhanced employability prospects within a variety of health-related work areas, such as health promotion and public health; health, nursing and midwifery; and management in the health and education sector. Graduates have secured promotion in areas such as nurse consultant and specialist nurse posts. Some students have changed career pathways and taken up posts in education and management and developed lead roles within their organisation such as social work and practice development. Students will also have the opportunity for further study, should they so choose.

ENTRY Campus The course is available via online/blended learning delivery utilising contemporary online tools. Student support is actively encouraged via online or by face-toface meeting on all campuses.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February and September Duration MSc (part-time) 3–5 years Postgraduate Diploma (part-time) normally 2 years but can be taken over a longer period Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) in most instances this is completed in a year Contact Angela Bonar +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8656 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk NB For details of the MSc Health Studies (Family Health) see page 130 or the MSc Health Studies (Maternal & Child Health) see page 131.

The course is aimed at health professional graduates or those with substantial professional experience.

Applications are welcome from a wide range of backgrounds such as nursing, midwifery, public health, the fire and ambulance service, social work and Allied Health Professionals.

You will normally have a first degree or demonstrate relevant senior management experience in a health-related area.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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HEALTH STUDIES (FAMILY HEALTH) Healthcare delivery is changing rapidly to meet the needs of the client, family and communities, with an emphasis on integration within the health and social care services. This new online course focuses on the complexities of working with families in the community and the promotion of case management skills required to achieve excellence in care.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course recognises the increasing development of community healthcare delivery and addresses a gap in the educational needs of practitioners currently working within the diverse areas of health and social care. It builds on family health practice across Europe and takes a proactive approach to the development of a highly effective community workforce, examining real opportunities to meet the challenges of contemporary global healthcare within practice.

It also examines the global health challenges of an increasingly ageing population and the complexity that multi-morbidity of noncommunicable disease presents, as well as exploring the significant health challenges of smoking, alcohol, widespread obesity and the associated impact on health resources.

Students will have the opportunity to examine global, national and local variations within both health and policy, whilst appreciating the complexities of healthcare systems and the impact of the global economic climate on both provision and sustainability of healthcare. It presents a real opportunity for students to explore current and alternative ways of working within family health, whilst building on existing knowledge and expertise through the development of strategic critical thinking.

YOUR LEARNING The course consists of core, option and independent study modules reflecting contemporary healthcare issues relevant to health and social care professionals.

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you will also complete a Research and Enquiry Dissertation module (60 credits). To gain the award of MSc Health Studies (Family Health) students must complete 180 credits.

Postgraduate Certificate core modules include: • Responding to Public Health Challenges • Working with Families Postgraduate Diploma core modules include: • Case Management within Family Health • Research for Health and Social Care Option modules include: • Health Economics • Delivering Compassionate Care • Protecting the Vulnerable Child • Independent Study in Health & Social Care • Advanced Work-based Learning • Leadership for Effectiveness • The Business of Healthcare • Quality Improvement in Healthcare • Clinical Teaching • Contemporary Issues in Maternal and Child Health • Social Marketing • Supporting Normality in Childbirth • Motivational Enhancement Skills (blended learning delivery) MSc Research and enquiry dissertation – normally 1 year to complete.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This qualification offers a variety of career opportunities and destinations. Upon graduation you could seek employment in a range of health related work areas such as: community health and social care; health improvement; public health; nursing and midwifery; and practice development and management within healthcare and the third sector.

ENTRY Campus Online School Health, Nursing & Midwifery Intake September/February Duration MSc (part-time) 3–5 years Postgraduate Diploma (part-time) Normally 2 years but can be taken over a longer period Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) In most instances this is completed in a year Contact Clair Graham +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8657 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk NB For details of the MSc Health Studies see page 129 or the MSc Health Studies (Maternal and Child Health) see page 131.

Applicants should normally possess a relevant health related degree or equivalent.

Relevant previous academic credit and/ or prior learning will also be considered.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Applicants must have the English language and literacy skills as per University guidelines or Nursing and Midwifery guidelines* (IELT score of 7 or above) for work-based modules.

Skills and experience in Information Communication Technology is also desirable. *Nursing and Midwifery guidelines can be found at http://www.nmc-uk.org/ Please see page 178 for more details.

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HEALTH STUDIES (MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH) This course aims to develop highly knowledgeable and skilled postgraduate practitioners with the skills and capacity to function at an advanced level and to develop into clinical experts, consultant practitioners, managers or educators using acquired expertise. Through enhanced evidence-based practice, graduates of this course are also expected to have a widespread positive influence by developing the quality of maternal and child healthcare across the gradient of health inequality.

ABOUT THE COURSE The flexible online mode of delivery enables students to study at a time and place to suit their own commitments, using electronic learning materials and virtual student support mechanisms such as webcam. Students are supported by a personal tutor and peer group support is also provided via the virtual learning environment.

The course consists of core and option modules set within a framework of interrelated health themes, such as contemporary issues, role enhancement, evidence-based practice and reflective practice.

YOUR LEARNING Students may elect to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits); a Postgraduate Diploma after completing six modules (120 credits); or the full Masters award in MSc Health Studies (Maternal and Child Health) (180 credits).

Each student uses a Personal Development Profile (PDP) on the course, to create an individual pathway relevant to continuing professional development plans from the modules available, for example: • Preparation for Supervisors of Midwives Programme • Management and Leadership • Clinical Practitioner • Family Health pathway - MSc Health Studies (Family Health) • Health Studies pathway MSc Health Studies Postgraduate Certificate core modules include: • Contemporary Issues in Maternal and Child Health • Responding to Public Health Challenges

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Postgraduate Diploma core modules include: • Research for Health & Social Care • Supporting Normality in Childbirth/or Independent Studies Option modules include: • Advanced Work-based Learning • Assisted Birth Practitioner (Practice) • Assisted Birth Practitioner (Theory) • Case Management within Family Health • Clinical Teaching • Delivering Compassionate Care • Effective Clinical Practitioner • Health Economics • Independent Study • Leadership for Effectiveness • Motivational Enhancement Skills • Protecting the Vulnerable Child • Quality Improvement in Healthcare • Social Marketing • Supervision of Midwives (Action)^ • Supervision of Midwives (Theory)^ • The Business of Health Care • Working with Families MSc Research and Enquiry Dissertation – normally 1 year to complete.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS You will critically explore the issues surrounding maternal and child health and have a widespread positive influence by developing the quality of maternal and child health care across the gradient of health inequality. The course prepares students to take on management and clinical leadership roles in practice, as well as career development towards research and education.

ENTRY Campus The course is mainly available via online delivery utilising contemporary online tools.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council approved Supervisor of Midwives Programme and the modules Effective Clinical Practitioner; Assisted Birth Practitioner; and Motivational Enhancement Skills have some class sessions at Paisley or Hamilton campuses.

Student support is actively encouraged via online or by face-to-face meeting.

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Candidates must either be nurses registered on the Nurses parts of the NMC register or midwives registered on the Midwives part of the NMC register, or equivalent regulating body in other countries; or have a relevant professional qualification in a health, social care or an allied health profession.

Applicants must have the language and literacy as per University guidelines or Nursing and Midwifery guidelines* (IELT score of 7 or above) for work-based modules.

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*Nursing and Midwifery guidelines can be found at http://www.nmc-uk.org/

Intake September/February

Please see page 178 for more details.

Duration MSc (part-time) 3–5 years Postgraduate Diploma (part-time) Normally 2 years but can be taken over a longer period Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) In most instances this is completed in a year Contact Dr. Angela Dow 0800 027 1000 or (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ^Denotes UK Nursing and Midwifery Council-approved programmes with specific entry requirements which must be met.

NB For details of the MSc Health Studies see page 129 or the MSc Health Studies (Family Health) see page 130.

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LATER LIFE STUDIES* This course is aimed at a range of health, social and third sector professionals who work with people in their later life years. It is designed to provide graduates from a range of disciplines with a rigorous education in the many complex health and social care issues affecting older people.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course is designed to equip professionals with an in-depth knowledge and the critical perspective they need to plan, practice in partnership, manage and lead high-quality services and interventions for older people and people with dementia. Taking an integrated perspective, the course will challenge the next generation of practice, service and policy leaders to make connections between the biopyschosocial aspects of later life, caring sciences, implementation sciences, service management and economics. This approach is rooted in the belief that knowledge must be applied and that care solutions must be relevant, achievable and mindful of the available resource if they are to be of benefit to older people, their families and the wider community.

YOUR LEARNING This course consists of three parts: a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), which will include an overview and introduction to the key aspects of later life, including the physical, psychological, social, political, demographic and relationship issues that merge in studying older adults. Students will be introduced to research methodologies at this early stage in preparation for the rigorous educational experience offered in this course.

The Postgraduate Diploma (where students must complete a further 60 credit points), will build on this underpinning knowledge. The core independent study module will lay the foundation for the Master’s dissertation year, providing guidance and experience, with expert supervision, on the key research skills of searching, analysing and synthesising the available literature.

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will appeal to students interested in the application of economic concepts to care, including market demand, supply and failure and the financing of care systems. Dementia Care Principles will appeal to those focused on dementia care, and Leadership in Long Term Care, will examine delivery models and the business management and leadership skills relevant to long term care including care homes.

To gain the MSc in Later Life Studies students must complete 180 credits.

For the MSc you will complete a dissertation (worth 60 credits) in a subject relevant to adults in later life, supervised by experts in the field.

Postgraduate Certificate Core modules in Year 1: • Understanding Later Life • Contemporary Gerontology • Research in Health and Social Care Postgraduate Diploma Core module in Year 2: • Independent Study Optional modules: • Health Economics • Dementia Care Principles • Leadership in Long Term Care MSc The completion of a research based dissertation.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course aims to develop the experienced professional to take on the challenges of autonomous practice, decision-making, leadership and research roles that are required in this important sector of health and social care. It is recognised that advanced and specialised knowledge is needed to support the increasingly blended roles that professionals will adopt in supporting older people across a range of settings.

ENTRY Campus Blended learning Hamilton/eLearning School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration MSc (part-time) 3-5 years Contact Debbie Tolson +44 (0)1698 283 100 ext 8669 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141849 4101 outwith UK) unidirect@uws.ac.uk *At time of print, course offered subject to final University approval.

The course is aimed at a range of professionals with relevant experience and interest in working with older people and/or people with dementia.

The course will have particular appeal to health and social care professionals and third sector professionals.

Applications are welcomed from graduates from all relevant disciplines with experience and or interest in later life care provision.

Normally candidates will hold a first degree.

In addition candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.

Students who have already gained an award of Pg Certificate or Pg Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit transfer into the course.

Prior learning and prior experiential learning may also be considered for entry.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN ADVANCED NEONATAL PRACTICE/ MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC PRACTICE As part of a suite of courses covering maternal and child health, this course is aimed at nurses, midwives or allied health professionals working within either a neonatal or paediatric clinical environment and will focus on advanced neonatal practice or advanced paediatric practice. It is anticipated that students undertaking this degree will already have considerable professional expertise and knowledge.

ABOUT THE COURSE Advanced practice is about a level of practice, rather than a specific role or title, but is applicable across both practice and professional contexts. This course aims to develop highly knowledgeable and skilled postgraduate neonatal/paediatric practitioners who wish to further progress their knowledge, skills and competence relevant to advanced neonatal or paediatric practice.

A key feature is the multi-professional nature of shared learning to advanced practice education. Shared learning is advocated as a way of breaking down professional boundaries and aids in developing a more cohesive approach to practice. Therefore, some of the modules are shared between neonatal and paediatric students, with subject specific learning taking place together; students will then be expected to contextualise this learning and apply it to their own specific practice settings.

YOUR LEARNING The course will build on your critical enquiry and independent learning skills to foster a challenging learning environment through the use of methodologies such as problem based learning, which is then contextualised to your own clinical environment.

The modules will run from either Hamilton or Paisley campuses or are delivered online through distance learning. Both campuses are equipped with clinical simulation laboratories to allow you to gain appropriate advanced level skills as required. Academic teaching staff are supported by input from members of the Clinical Faculty who are recognised as subject specific experts in their field of practice.

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Year 1 Modules are compulsory and include: • Physiology and Pathophysiology in Neonates and Paediatrics (core neonates/paediatrics) • Advanced Neonatal and Paediatric Decision-making (core neonates/ paediatrics) • Advanced Work-based Learning (core neonates/paediatrics) Completing the above 3 modules will gain the award of Postgraduate Certificate.

Year 2 Modules consist of 1 core module (research methods for neonatal and paediatrics) and another core module (prescribing) for the neonatal pathway. The others can be chosen as options: • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (core neonates/ paediatrics) • Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing (core neonates/ option paediatrics) • Quality Improvement in Health Care (option neonates/paediatrics) • Independent Study (option neonates/paediatrics) • Delivering Compassionate Care (option neonates/paediatrics) • Protecting the Vulnerable Child (option neonates/paediatrics) • Clinical Teaching (option neonates/paediatrics) • Responding to Public Health Challenges (option neonates/ paediatrics) • Ambulatory Care for Infants and Children (option neonates/ paediatrics) • Leadership for Clinical Effectiveness (option neonates/ paediatrics) Completing an additional three modules will gain a Postgraduate Diploma.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton, Paisley or online via distance learning School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September/February Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 24 months/36 months Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/parttime) 12 months/24 months Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 12 months Contact Advanced Neonatal Practice Linda Hannah +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8610 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk Advanced Paediatric Practice Mandy Allen +44 (0)1698 283 100 ext 8478 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Year 3 In order to gain the MSc students will complete a dissertation (60 Level 11 credits): • Research and Enquiry Dissertation (core neonates/paediatrics) OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Candidates will be enabled to apply or work within their own professional domains at an advanced practice level. Graduates of this course are expected to have a widespread positive influence by developing the quality of client care through enhanced evidence-based practice and will have the capacity to become leaders within their sphere of practice.

All applicants: must either be registered nurses on parts 1, 2 or 3 of the NMC professional register; equivalent regulating body in other countries or registered allied health professionals (e.g. Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy).

All applicants should normally possess a degree or equivalent; have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a neonatal/paediatric specialty.

Admission may be considered with relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

MIDWIFERY (leading to professional registration) This is the only course of its type in Scotland and is underpinned by masters level education (Midwifery 2020, 2010) enabling you to become a highly educated midwife with the potential for management, leadership, consultancy, educational and research roles.

ABOUT THE COURSE The UK maternity services care for around 700,000 women and babies each year (Office for National Statistics 2007). Within the next decade, there will be new challenges and opportunities for midwives to develop their role as practitioners, partners and leaders in delivering and shaping maternity services (Midwifery 2020, 2010).

Midwives and the care they provide to women, babies and families are of the utmost importance to society. Across the United Kingdom midwives are key professionals in ensuring that women have a safe and emotionally satisfying experience during their pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period.

The midwifery course acknowledges the centrality of professional practice to the midwife’s role. Providing care for women with both normal and complex pregnancy and childbirth can be highly challenging. In addition, the course addresses the current needs facing maternity services including vulnerable groups, sexual health, mental health, obesity and social inclusion. The programme seeks to produce an inquisitive, innovative thinker who will understand, develop and enhance concepts of personcentred, compassionate care for the childbearing woman and her family.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The course comprises 50% practice and 50% theory. Practice placements are available at various locations throughout NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; NHS Ayrshire and Arran; NHS Lanarkshire; NHS Highland (optional remote and rural placement); and NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

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YOUR LEARNING The foundation focus of Year 1 is normality in the childbirth process.

You will receive specialist education in relation to life and social sciences, adaptation to pregnancy, health and public health issues and basic caring practical midwifery skills.

Key public health issues including breastfeeding, smoking, alcohol, blood borne infections, maternal nutrition, drug addiction, domestic abuse and poverty will be explored in relation to their effect on childbirth.

You will then be introduced to midwifery practice within the context of normal midwifery care during the preconceptual, prenatal, intranatal and postnatal periods including care of the new-born. Professional, ethical and legal issues are included to lay the foundation for competent, compassionate and safe care.

The focus of Year 2 prepares you to assess, manage, support and care for women whose childbirth experience has been compromised due to complex medical, obstetric and/or social ill-health and needs during pregnancy, labour and/or the postnatal period. This encompasses the underlying pathophysiology and the role of the midwife in addressing the complex physical, psycho-social and educational needs and implications for compromised pregnancy and birth outcome including care of the ill baby. Included are the management of obstetric emergency situations and key clinical skills will be taught within dedicated midwifery skills labs, including cannulation and perineal care/episiotomy and repair. There is a focus on women’s emotional and mental health issues including generic mental health problems, perinatal mental health problems, eating disorders, suicide, self-harm and reaction to bereavement.

ENTRY UCAS B722 P MSc/MR Please note applications should be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The UWS institution code is U40.

Candidates must possess an appropriate first degree (Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Sports Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, Adult/Mental Health Nursing).

Please see page 178 for more details.

Campus Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration MSc 3 years (full time) Contact Lyz Howie +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

The overall aim of Year 3 is to consolidate theory and practice learned in the preceding two years and further enhance that knowledge and understanding to advanced scholarship level within a leadership framework and management. In Year 3 you are encouraged to view the delivery of midwifery care within a patient safety agenda through developing skills in autonomous decision-making, management/ leadership strategies and critical thinking. You will be prepared to challenge existing practice, develop new ideas and work creatively and innovatively to advance practice.

You will undertake a dissertation project (60 credits at SCQF Level 11) comprising a substantive project that demonstrates originality in the application of knowledge together with an expert knowledge of the research process to critically evaluate provision of care within the patient safety quality agenda.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The aim of this course is to prepare you to consider post-doctoral studies as well as project management and leadership, postgraduate teaching and learning and specialist consultant clinical midwifery roles.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and upon successful graduation enables registration as a registered midwife with the NMC.

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

NURSING

Aimed at experienced nursing practitioners, this course will help you to develop and take on the challenges of decision-making, autonomous practice and leadership which are necessary for contemporary advanced nursing practice.

The role of the nurse within healthcare in the UK and across the world is changing in response to rapidly developing social, political and economic drivers.

The nursing interface with patients and clients is also changing and the responsibilities of the nurse are consequently expanding from the traditional models.

Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) For this award, students should, in addition, successfully complete one further option module from the previous menu as well as the following core modules: • Independent Study • Research Methods in Health and Social Care (to be undertaken immediately prior to dissertation)

ABOUT THE COURSE Leadership, research, education, accountability and autonomy in the context of heightened responsibility and policy change will be explored.

You will have the opportunity to apply these and other relevant issues to your own field of nursing practice and to undertake optional study choices from a menu of modules relevant to a broad cross-section of nursing practice. Under guidance from the programme team, you will tailor your learning to your own field of nursing practice or interest.

MSc (180 credits) For successful completion of the MSc Nursing, you will complete a Masters dissertation. For progression to dissertation, you should normally achieve an average of B2 on all modules taken within the course. The aim of the dissertation is to enable you to further examine nursing within your field of practice and consider the contribution of nursing practice to healthcare. You will be allocated a supervisor who will advise on the selection of the dissertation topic and will provide academic support.

You can study at Paisley Campus or online or utilise a mixture of both delivery options to provide flexibility.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Evidence of study at postgraduate level is an ever increasing demand for advanced nursing careers and students undertaking this course have demonstrated that they are ideally placed to take on leadership roles in clinical or managerial situations.

The course has been designed to integrate with relevant stages within the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

YOUR LEARNING Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) You will undertake one core module and two option modules from the following menu: Core module: • Issues and Trends in Nursing Option modules (select 2): • Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing • Application of Law and Ethics in Practice • Management in Health and Social Care • Advanced Patient Assessment • Clinical Teaching • Leadership for Effectiveness • Modern Day Cancer & Palliative Care • Quality Improvement in Health Care: Methodologies and Techniques

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ENTRY Campus Paisley and/or online School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 20 months/3–5 years Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/2–3 years Postgraduate Certificate (full-time/part-time) 4 months/1–2 years Contact Dr Laura McMillan +44 (0)141 849 4025 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Applicants must be registered nurses and have a first degree.

Applicants with substantial professional experience may also be considered.

Students who have already gained an award of Pg Certificate or Pg Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit transfer into this course.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“The MSc Nursing programme has reignited my engagement with nursing and has helped me to develop as an independent, confident registrant ready to face new challenges.”

Jonathan Kenworthy MSc Nursing student

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS This part-time course is aimed at health practitioners working with people with a long-term mental health or physical condition. It is the only one of its kind running in the UK and aims to prepare you to develop specialised clinical skills in the effective engagement and accurate assessment and formulation of the needs of people who experience long-term conditions and of their significant social network. This is a multi-disciplinary and inter-professional course.

ABOUT THE COURSE Psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy, family interventions, early interventions and motivational interventions have come to prominence through their effectiveness with people who experience serious mental and physical health problems. They are considered core interventions in the treatment of serious mental health problems and long-term conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease and cancer.

The course will enable you to critically understand the principle concepts, theories and efficacy of psychosocial interventions within your own organisation. You will be supported in the use of a range of advanced clinical skills that will enable you to critically reflect and problem-solve to develop creative solutions when dealing with complex clinical issues.

YOUR LEARNING Core modules on this course are: • Core Values – introduces you to the underlying principles and values of using psychosocial interventions with people who have long-term health conditions.

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – introduces you to the skills and framework for the delivery of specific CBT interventions.

• Research Methods in Health – provides the knowledge and skills necessary for you to undertake a Masters level research study and engenders a critical understanding of how both positivistic and naturalistic paradigms influence epistemology, methodology, and specific research designs.

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Option modules include: • Family Intervention Skills – focuses on the impact of the health condition on the functioning of the family. Stress management and other strategies that encourage and motivate family members to be able to manage the effects of the health condition will be explored.

• Early Intervention – includes a critical review of the strands of psychological research regarding early recognition and clinical skills that provides the evidence and practice of early intervention work.

• Motivational Enhancement Skills – promotes a critical understanding of the philosophical, guiding principles and skills such as working with resistance, recognising ambivalence and increasing self-efficacy of motivational enhancement therapies.

• Clinical Supervision – provides information and understanding about a range of conceptual clinical supervision models, formats and technologies and the means to evaluate delivery of effective clinical supervision.

• Forensic Mental Health Skills – enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of working with mentally disordered offenders by critically analysing therapeutic approaches, decision-making and risk awareness.

ENTRY Campus The course is delivered through distance learning methods. You may be asked to come into the University for tutorial support from your personal tutor.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake Flexible entry – students can also access individual modules and undertake as part of other MSc pathways or as stand-alone modules.

Duration MSc (part-time) 3 years Postgraduate Diploma (part-time) 2 years Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 1 year Contact Mick Fleming + 44 (0)1292 886455 or Alison Toner +44 (0)1292 886468 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

MSc The MSc dissertation provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial and rigorous research study in an area of interest related to psychosocial interventions. This module is designed to encourage you to pursue (under supervision) a sustained programme of individual work culminating in submission of a research dissertation.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course will attract practitioners from a clinical or management role.

It will open doors for career progression as it will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and knowledge base to assume a key role within their health organisation in terms of clinical expertise and consultancy, clinical supervision, innovation, change management, clinical governance, R&D and critical thinking within psychosocial intervention initiatives.

The course is aimed at graduates who are qualified health practitioners, with a minimum of two years post-training experience of working in a clinical area and who have access to, or will be working with people, and families of people, with long-term conditions.

Applications are also welcomed from individuals who lack a degree qualification but who may possess alternative vocational or professional qualifications plus substantial professional experience in the field.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

VULNERABILITY

This part-time course focuses on the nature of vulnerability across the lifespan. It is aimed at a range of professionals from different areas of the public sector workforce such as health professionals, teachers, social workers and members of the police and fire service. Within these areas it is anticipated that professionals involved in the delivery of frontline services, managers and policy makers will find this course highly beneficial.

ABOUT THE COURSE Vulnerable populations require committed professionals and sustained collaborative partnership working across local government, education, health and social care and across the public sector workforce in the planning, delivery and prioritising of resources. This course is at the heart of that process, creating opportunities for you to work collaboratively to review and shape future service delivery.

The course aims to provide the opportunity for you to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise in relation to vulnerability, health and social care. It is anticipated that students undertaking this degree will already have considerable professional expertise and knowledge. The course responds to the needs of employers for a better qualified and research aware public sector workforce. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a programme which provides a flexible, individualised learning package which is suited to your area of professional practice and interest. Additionally, individual student needs and employers’ service provision requirements can be met.

YOUR LEARNING The course comprises Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits, three modules); Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, six modules); and MSc (180 credits, six Postgraduate Diploma modules) and a dissertation module (worth 60 credits). It is made up of a series of modules which have been tailored to develop your professional needs.

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contemporary issues of relevance for all public service professionals.

Modules within the course include: • Vulnerability • Risk Assessment and Management • Protecting the Vulnerable Child • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties • Understanding Substance Misuse and Addiction • Dementia • Research • Inclusive Education • Leadership • Independent Study OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course will attract professionals from a clinical or managerial role.

It can enhance career progression as it will provide graduates with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge base to assume a key role within their organisation in terms of supervision, leadership, innovation, change management, clinical governance, research and development and critical thinking within their own discipline. It may lead to a range of career opportunities within public sector work areas.

ENTRY Campus Online, e-learning, blended learning School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 1 year Postgraduate Diploma (part-time) 2 years but can be taken over a longer period MSc (part-time) 3–5 years Contact Amanda McGrandles +44 (0)1292 886355 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to satisfy the specific admission requirements for MSc courses offered by University of the West of Scotland.

Candidates should normally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Exceptions may be made in the case of those who can demonstrate significant work-based experience together with recent academic study at an appropriate level.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE (Postgraduate Certificate)

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

CANCER AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Postgraduate Certificate)

This innovative course is designed to support our NHS partners in the development of enhanced roles and newly appointed Advanced Nurse Practitioners. These advanced clinical roles and the expansion of nurses and allied health professionals clinical practice have been the catalyst for the development of this part-time course, in close consultation with our NHS partners.

With many more people expected to survive and live with cancer, continuing care and support is essential and the knowledge and skills of nurses and other health and social care professionals will hugely influence patients’ experiences. The modules studied are underpinned by current cancer and palliative care practice and take cognisance of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course enables practitioners to enhance their knowledge and clinical competence, while developing their critical thinking skills, to aid advanced practice. Support of the clinical manager and identification of an experienced mentor who will supervise, guide and assess the student during the acquisition of clinical competencies is required.

ABOUT THE COURSE Palliative cancer care is increasingly seen as a model of care which should be utilised for other chronic, life-limiting illnesses and is also regarded nationally as an area of priority. Nurses and allied health and social care professionals play a vital role in delivering holistic care to patients and their families with education and continuing professional development being key to the delivery of effective care.

YOUR LEARNING Students will complete three modules, comprising a core module, (normally taken first) and then two option modules from a choice of five. Modules may be taken in another order and an alternative stand-alone module may be considered in place of one option.

Problem based learning, access to simulation labs and virtual computer courses in specific modules, enhances an already comprehensive learning experience.

Trimester 1 (September) • Advanced Patient Assessment (core module) – this module provides history taking and physical assessment skills, also taking into consideration legal and professional issues.

Trimester 2 and 3 A choice of 2 option modules from: • Diagnostic Decision-making • Advanced Patient Interventions • Common Clinical Presentations • Advanced Work-based Learning • Prescribing in Advanced Practice OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course is of interest to practitioners currently working in advanced practice roles as well as experienced practitioners who aspire to further their career into the advanced practice domain.

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Campus Hamilton School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate If modules are taken over the 3 trimester the Postgraduate Certificate takes 1 year (part-time). However students have up to 2 years to complete.

Contact Ann McQuarrie Programme Lead 01698 283199 ext 8642 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Students should posses a first degree or equivalent, and have a minimum of five years experience.

Applicants should be working in an area that supports advanced practice and statements of support from the clinical manager and mentor/ supervisor are also required.

Please see page 178 for more details.

YOUR LEARNING Trimester 1 (Core) • Modern Day Cancer and Palliative Care – explores national frameworks and strategies, service inequalities, challenges facing care delivery, multi-professional working and communication.

Trimester 2 (Option) Students choose one option module: • Symptoms in Advanced Disease – an in-depth review of evidence based guidelines and protocols.

• Independent Study – opportunity to study an area of professional practice relating to cancer or palliative care under supervision.

Trimester 3 (Core) • Psychosocial Challenges – advanced communication techniques, psychological distress and its management, survivorship, rehabilitation, loss, grief and bereavement.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Multi-professional and inter-agency working is now common practice and students will be equipped with the knowledge to influence and lead palliative and cancer care services in a variety of care settings. Several UWS students have gained promoted posts since completing the course.

Campus Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February/September Duration Postgraduate Certificate 1 year (part-time) Contact Stuart Milligan +44 (0)141 849 4206 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Applicants should have a relevant first degree; however consideration will be given to those with extensive relevant clinical experience.

Applicants should also be working in an area where cancer or palliative care is a principal focus of practice.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“The course allowed me to enhance my skills and knowledge base to assist in delivering person centred care within my clinical setting. The support and dedication given by lecturers made learning fun, manageable and transferrable to my clinical environment.

My confidence in decision-making has improved greatly and the course enhanced me as a reflective practitioner.”

Lorraine Weir, Postgraduate Certificate Cancer and Palliative Care graduate

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

CHILD PROTECTION (Postgraduate Certificate)

Recognising the increasingly high profile nature of child protection issues requiring an integrated multi-agency service response, the Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at practitioners working in health, police, social work, education and voluntary sector settings.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course has been developed in the context of contemporary policy and practice developments relating to children’s protection and wellbeing in Scotland. Students will have the opportunity to critically explore theoretical frameworks, research, and practice issues across professional and disciplinary boundaries in a multiagency practice environment while developing a child-centred perspective in addressing children and young people’s protection.

Delivered on a part-time basis over one year, the programme adopts a blended learning approach utilising open learning workbooks supported by twelve study days at the University’s Paisley or Hamilton campuses.

YOUR LEARNING The programme consists of three core modules: • Child Protection in Context • Protecting Children • Child Protection Practice OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students who successfully complete the course will be equipped to take on specialist child protection roles or be promoted to senior child protection roles within their agencies such as Nurse Consultant, Social Work Team Manager, Child Protection Lead Officer or Child Protection Advisor.

Graduates could continue their studies towards obtaining the MSc Vulnerability (see page 137) or MSc Health Studies (see page 129).

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Campus Blended learning with study days at Hamilton or Paisley campuses.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate 1 year (part-time) Contact Martin Donachy tel +44 (0)1292 886246 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Candidates should normally have a degree, although those with significant practice experience will be considered for entry.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (Postgraduate Certificate)

Cognitive-behavioural approaches and interventions are recognised as a major approach to psychological treatment. This course aims to provide qualified healthcare professionals with excellent training and supervision in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) theory and practice, developing their understanding of the theoretical and empirical base of broad evidence-based psychological therapy and their therapeutic skills.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course is designed for patient care practitioners working with individuals with acute or longer-term psychological health problems; it is also suited to practitioners working in healthcare settings that attend to the psychosocial aspects of healthcare.

Students will gain the knowledge necessary to assess, conceptualise and provide initial interventions for clients with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, along with the clinical skills essential to assess and engage clients within a therapeutic process. They will learn how to use CBT models in a range of situations and cases.

YOUR LEARNING Modules include: Core Concepts and Skills in CBT; Specific Concepts and Skills in CBT; Integrated Concepts and Skills in CBT; The Clinical Practice Portfolio; Specific Concepts and Skills in CBT; Integrated Concepts and Skills in CBT; and The Clinical Practice Portfolio.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course could allow graduates to undertake positions in the NHS such as ‘low intensity’ psychological therapists or a ‘well-being practitioner’. However, the course mostly stands as a pre-requisite for further study at Diploma level, which would permit graduates to apply for a post as a CBT therapist.

Students may choose to go on to study for a Pg Diploma in Psychosocial Interventions at UWS (see page 136). It also serves as an addition for anyone wanting to undertake further degree work and training as a practitioner psychologist (e.g. clinical or counselling psychologist), or who wants to add some CBT training to their portfolio

Campus Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate 10 months (part-time) Contact Dr. Mary Reid +44 (0)141 849 4294 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a relevant subject (or equivalent overseas degree).

Non-native speakers need to provide evidence of proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0). Applicants will normally be registered with a professional body, and have acquired two years post-qualification experience.

Please note applicants are required to secure a placement for the duration of the course, and may need to arrange for individual clinical supervision with a BABCP accredited supervisor.

Trainees will attend a residential part of the course, as well as have a required number of clinical hours and self–study each week.

Please see page 178 for more details.

of postgraduate studies to their work in the health professions.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to work towards a British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accreditation following relevant further study.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

The Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care is designed for practitioners registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health Professions Council (HPC) respectively.

This course has been designed to enable practitioners to deliver evidence-based care to people with cancer. It aims to consolidate the knowledge and skills of graduate nurses and healthcare professionals and will meet the continuing professional development needs of practitioners working within both general and specialist areas. It would be advantageous for prospective students to be working in an area where people with cancer are regularly cared for.

ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE (Graduate Certificate)

ABOUT THE COURSE Students on this course should be employed within the areas of acute or critical care. The course is vocationally-relevant and complements the Comprehensive Critical Care Strategy. It is designed to ensure professionals are equipped with the skills of personnel development planning and reflective practice.

YOUR LEARNING The Graduate Certificate consists of 3 core modules, each credit rated 20 points at SCQF Level 9. Each module incorporates a variety of teaching methods including clinical simulation.

• Clinical Assessment* – develops the knowledge and skills required to assess and examine patients across the age span.

• Foundations of Acute and Critical Care – provides a sound knowledge base for practitioners who are caring for patients requiring level 1 and 2 care and is a prerequisite for Advanced Interventions in Acute and Critical Care.

• Advanced Interventions for Acute and Critical Care – building upon the Foundations of Acute and Critical Care, the module is designed to provide the registered practitioner with enhanced knowledge to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients requiring organ support.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Undertaking this course prepares you to critically explore the issues surrounding acute and critical care from a national perspective. The course prepares students to develop their role in assessing and caring for patients requiring varying degrees of monitoring and organ support.

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Campus Ayr, Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Graduate Certificate Variable – 12–18 months (part-time) Contact Roland Preston +44 (0)1292 886378 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Candidates must be appropriately registered practitioners, for example, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health Professions Council (HPC) and employed in an acute care area. All prospective students must have line management support and a clinical supervisor from their area of practice to supervise and assess clinical competency where required.

Students are required to submit a statement of support signed by their line manager and the prospective clinical supervisor to the programme leader prior to the commencement on the programme.

A clinical supervisor is only required for the Clinical Assessment module. *Clinical Assessment is a pre-requisite module for progression to Foundations of Acute and Critical Care and Advanced Interventions in Acute and Critical Care.

Please see page 178 for more details.

CANCER CARE (Graduate Certificate)

YOUR LEARNING To be eligible for this award, you must successfully complete one core module plus two option modules – • Principles of Cancer Care (core) – covers the fundamental principles of cancer care including basic science and epidemiology of the disease and therapeutic options (offered on a distance learning format in Trimesters 1 and 3).

Options include: • Chemotherapy Theory & Chemotherapy Practice – for practitioners who are regularly caring for people receiving chemotherapy (delivered at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Trimesters 1, 2 and 3).

There are also several other site specific cancer modules which will be delivered depending on student demand.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Successful attainment of this award allows students to map their continuing professional development to the Health Career Framework and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) to aid career progression within cancer care environments. It may also prepare students for postgraduate study for courses such as the UWS Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care (see page 138).

Campus Combination of online delivery & attendance at Hamilton or Paisley campuses (unless stated otherwise).

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Duration Graduate Certificate Variable (part-time) – three modules required (recommended one module per Trimester) Intake February, June and September Contact Doreen Molloy +44 (0)141 849 4297 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY The minimum entry requirement is an appropriate undergraduate qualification, e.g. BSc Nursing/Health Studies or equivalent*, and registration on part 1 of the Professional Register of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent professional body.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

It would be advantageous for prospective students to be working in an area where people with cancer are regularly cared for. *NB Registered healthcare professionals who do not hold a first degree may also undertake this programme on the provision of two satisfactory references.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

This course has been designed for registered nurses and professional healthcare practitioners to gain enhanced knowledge to deliver high-quality care specific to respiratory disorders.

This course is designed for practitioners registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It has been developed to provide a standardised level of professional competence and academic accreditation for neonatal nurses. It incorporates the competencies of Matching Knowledge and Skills for Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurses (April 2012).

MANAGING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS (Graduate Diploma)

ABOUT THE COURSE Progressively, more people with long term conditions (including COPD & Asthma) are being cared for in the community. However, those hospitalised with respiratory disorders frequently require specialised, multidisciplinary interventional care. There is a need for focused respiratory education for healthcare professionals working in both the acute sector and the community.

YOUR LEARNING The course consists of six Level 9 modules, usually taken over two academic years. Completion of the first three modules (two core modules and one option module) gains the Graduate Certificate.

Completion of three further modules (one core module and two option modules) completes the award of Graduate Diploma.

Modules include: • Essentials of Respiratory Care (Core for Certificate) • Respiratory Assessment Skills (Core for Certificate) • Respiratory Failure (Core for Diploma) Option modules: • COPD, Diagnosis and Management • Asthma, Diagnosis and Treatment • Childhood Respiratory Care • Non-malignant Palliative Care • Non-medical Prescribing Theory & Practice (2 modules) OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS It is envisaged that by evidencing their learning, this programme of study will enable practitioners to develop or expand services within the field of managing respiratory disorders.

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Campus Ayr and Hamilton on a rotational basis. Some modules will be delivered via eLearning.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Graduate Diploma Usually 2 years (part-time) Contact Diane Loughlin +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8507 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Applicants will have a professional qualification in a health, social care or allied health profession.

They must possess a first degree or qualifications at SCQF Level 9 or above, or qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent; or considerable experience in working with respiratory disorders and evidence of further learning at an equivalent level.

Please see page 178 for more details.

NEONATAL NURSING (Graduate Certificate)

ABOUT THE COURSE Undertaking this course prepares you to critically explore the management of the ill neonate in a variety of settings in order to develop and expand your role within the field of neonatal care.

YOUR LEARNING The course consists of 3 Level 10 modules, normally taken over 6 months – 1 year: • Special Care Neonatal Nursing • Neonatal Intensive Care • Neonatal Work-based Learning Students will primarily be based in their own units, in both special and intensive care environments, but will also have experience in neonatal surgery, neonatal end of life and with the stabilisation and transfer team.

Students will be taught (theoretically and clinically) by subject experts who are members of the Clinical Faculty, and neonatal simulation scenarios will be employed to support the theoretical delivery of the course.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Successful attainment of this award allows students to map their continuing professional development to the Health Career Framework and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).

Campus Hamilton School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration The theoretical and clinical components of the course will normally be completed within one year (part-time study).

Contact Linda Hannah +44 (0)1689 283100 ext 8610 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY All applicants will normally possess a degree or equivalent.

Candidates without a degree will be considered utilising the UWS Recognition of Prior learning policy.

Candidates must have a minimum of six months current experience in the field of neonatal care.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

This course is designed for nurses and other healthcare professionals who work in any clinical environment where orthopaedic care is delivered and who wish to further their knowledge, skills and expertise in this field whilst building on a graduate understanding of knowledge attainment.

This course is aimed at experienced health and social care professionals e.g. nurses, allied health professionals and doctors who care for patients, regardless of age, with life-limiting illnesses whether in primary, secondary or tertiary care.

ORTHOPAEDIC CARE (Graduate Certificate)

ABOUT THE COURSE The changing face of orthopaedic care delivery encompasses a range of areas such as emergency care, inpatient wards, orthopaedic theatre, day surgery, rehabilitation, preoperative assessment, outpatient clinics and community and the provision of choice of option modules enables you to complete study relevant to your area of practice.

YOUR LEARNING Three modules (one core and two option modules – 20 credits each) must be undertaken to exit with the Graduate Certificate.

Core module: • Foundations of Orthopaedic Care Option modules: • Trauma Orthopaedic Care • Elective Orthopaedic Care • Independent Study for Professional Practice OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students who undertake a programme of study within the Orthopaedic Care portfolio will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in this area of care delivery. The skills that students will gain can be mapped into the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and as such enables individuals to engage with professional development activities in parallel with their academic development.

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Campus All modules are delivered online for distance learning.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Graduate Certificate 1 year (part-time) Contact Beverley Wellington +44 (0)141 848 3113 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Healthcare Professions Council, or with an equivalent regulatory body and be working within an area providing orthopaedic care.

Please see page 178 for more details.

PALLIATIVE CARE (Graduate Certificate)

ABOUT THE COURSE It will equip you with enhanced knowledge and skills to enable you to provide evidence-based, holistic, palliative care to those who require it regardless of place of care or diagnosis.

YOUR LEARNING To gain this Level 9 award, you must successfully complete three core modules: • Palliative Care Principles 1 – explores the history, development and current principles and practices of palliative care.

• Palliative Care Principles 2 – examines thanatology, existential issues in palliative care, effective communication, and ethically sound decision-making.

• Non Malignant Palliative Care – examine the ways in which palliative care can be utilised to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with non-malignant diseases.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This award offers professionals the opportunity to gain skills in palliative care which would allow a move into a more specialised role within dedicated palliative care services.

Further study options could include the Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer and Palliative Care (see page 138).

Campus Distance learning or blended learning – blended learning tutorials may be held at Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton or Paisley campuses dependent on student numbers. We also work in collaboration with Strathcarron Hospice and blended learning tutorials may be held at the Hospice, subject to student demand.

School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February, June and September Duration Graduate Certificate normally 1 year (part-time) Contact Elaine Stevens +44 (0)141 849 4299 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY An appropriate degree award with the level of entry and/or credit awarded being subject to the content of the course.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

NB Registered healthcare professionals who do not hold a first degree may also undertake this programme on the provision of two satisfactory references.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (Graduate Certificate)

The focus of this course is working in partnership with clients to promote excellence in sexual and reproductive healthcare. It offers registered nurses and midwives the opportunity to study sexual and reproductive health theory and apply new knowledge and skills to clinical practice.

ABOUT THE COURSE Sexual health is a national priority in Scotland. Many traditional family planning and genito-urinary services have integrated in order to provide a holistic, one-stop-shop approach to care. Clinical practice is integrated with the theoretical component of the course and may be started after the first six days of theory. Health boards allocate clinical placements to students and clinic times vary depending on the health boards.

YOUR LEARNING Three modules are taken together in one trimester.

• Reproductive Health – explores contemporary issues in contraception and reproductive health.

• Genito-urinary Medicine – offers you an opportunity to explore contemporary issues in genito urinary medicine (GUM).

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Practice – gives you the opportunity to apply theory learned from Reproductive Health and Genito-urinary Medicine modules to clinical practice within sexual and reproductive health clinics in health boards throughout the west of Scotland.

Students will complete 50 hours clinical practice. Clinical placements will be allocated to the student by the health board.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS New knowledge and skills can be applied to sexual and reproductive healthcare practice in a variety of settings such as primary care, schools, gynaecology, midwifery, youth clinics, and specialist sexual health services. Successful completion of the course may enhance employment opportunities in these areas of healthcare.

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Campus Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February and September Duration Graduate Certificate 6 months (part-time) Contact Jackie McFadyen +44 (0)141 848 3782 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY Candidates must be registered nurses or midwives on either parts 1 or 2 of the NMC professional register with two years’ post-registration experience.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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SUPPORTING CLINICAL RESEARCH

(Graduate Certificate)*

Developed in consultation with our NHS partners across Scotland, this new course aims to promote the development of professionals working within or considering work within the niche area of clinical research.

ABOUT THE COURSE It will be of interest to Clinical Research Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who support clinical research and those who will do so in the future.

This course has been developed to support the research educational needs of individual research professionals, their employers, research sponsors and the NHS Scotland Research Strategy. Comprising three modules at SCQF Level 9, it is delivered online to support those who work full-time and increase flexible access for remote and rural students.

YOUR LEARNING Content will consider the legislation relating to the conduct of clinical trials taking account of the Research Competence Framework and The Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Key areas of study within the course include: exploring EU directives and ethics application system roles and responsibilities; professional, legal and ethical responsibilities including specific focus on informed consent.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students undertaking the course would normally be working in this field. This course will offer a formal qualification that recognises their skills.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Course funding may be available under a Service Level Agreement if you are employed by an NHS board.

Campus Online School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Graduate Certificate 1 year (part-time) Contact Angela Bonar +44 (0)1698 283100 ext 8656 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Candidates should normally have a first degree, although those with significant practice experience may be considered for entry. *At time of print, this programme is subject to final University approval.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

These courses have been developed for professionals working in this clinical environment, such as registered nurses and paramedics. Designed to be vocationally relevant and complement the strategic development of unscheduled care in line with the NHS National Out of Hours and Unscheduled Practice Agenda, flexible delivery options enable you to study at a time and place to suit individual learning needs.

This course is designed for health, social work and social care professionals, and those staff involved in the care of older people employed by voluntary and private care organisations, or those who aspire to work in such areas. It will provide a focused qualification in working with the older person.

UNSCHEDULED CARE (Graduate Certificate/Diploma)

YOUR LEARNING Graduate Certificate You will study 3 modules at SCQF Level 9. The core module is Clinical Assessment plus there is the option to choose two modules from Minor Injuries, Common Presentations, and Unplanned Care of the Acutely Ill Child/Young Person.

Alternatively you may opt to study the Non-Medical Prescribing modules and will undertake 4 modules at SCQF Level 9. The core modules for this option are Clinical Assessment, Non-medical Prescribing Theory, and Non-Medical Prescribing Practice.

Students also choose either Common Presentations or Minor Injuries.

Graduate Diploma You will study 6 modules at SCQF Level 9. Core modules are Clinical Assessment, Common Presentations, Minor Injuries, Non-Medical Prescribing Theory and Non-Medical Prescribing Practice. You will also choose either Independent Study for Professional Practice or Unplanned Care of the Acutely Ill Child/Young Person.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Previous students have developed their role as out-of-hours nurse practitioners or gained promotion within their unscheduled care environment. Our Armed Forces students often successfully gain pay/career enhancement on successful completion of key modules within this portfolio.

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Campus Distance learning, blended learning and Paisley Campus School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February and September Duration Graduate Certificate (minimum) 1–2 years (part-time) Graduate Diploma (minimum) 2 years (part-time) Contact Jan Meechie +44 (0)141 849 4311 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Candidates will normally hold a relevant degree or equivalent.

Candidates must be appropriately registered practitioners and employed in an unscheduled care environment within United Kingdom jurisdiction.

All prospective students must have line management support and a clinical supervisor from their area of practice to supervise and assess clinical competency where required.

Please see page 178 for more details.

WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE (Graduate Certificate)

ABOUT THE COURSE Students will extend their knowledge, understanding and skills to support and meet the needs of the changing experience of the person who is becoming older. Learning will be facilitated by lecturing staff with wide knowledge about the older person from diverse perspectives and with contributions from experts in health, social care, third and voluntary sectors.

YOUR LEARNING • Health and Social Influences – examines the changing demographic profile; positive images of ageing and the experience of becoming older.

• Assessment and Care Approaches – addresses the assessment and management of the older person’s care needs.

• Care Improvement – explores the continued improvement of services or practice.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course is for professionals wishing to extend their knowledge, understanding and skills to support and meet the needs of the changing experience of the person who is becoming older. Further study options are available including Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc qualifications in Health Studies (see page 129), Nursing (see page 135), and Vulnerability (see page 137).

Campus Blended learning with study days at Hamilton Campus School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration Graduate Certificate normally 15 months (part-time) Contact Margaret Brown +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY Candidates will normally be prepared to degree level or equivalent.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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Health, Nursing and Midwifery Other Study Options

This part-time course is designed to enable qualified healthcare professionals to gain their first degree by offering a wide range of academic modules which are clinically and professionally relevant to modern healthcare.

This course will provide students with increased understanding, enhanced professionalism and effective management within public service provision. There are two minor awards – Health and Social Care or Administration.

ABOUT THE COURSE It will enable you to respond to the changing health needs of the people and populations you encounter in solution-focused and innovative ways. The course provides a firm foundation to develop specialist skills and knowledge through further study.

ABOUT THE COURSE Scotland’s ageing and declining population means an integrated and co-ordinated health and social welfare system is a priority for future provision. There is a requirement for public service professionals who can competently collaborate with others from different disciplines to provide a seamless, personcentred approach based on a shared understanding of needs.

HEALTH STUDIES (BSc)

You will develop critical and analytical problem-based learning skills as well as a range of general transferable skills that reflects the demands of today’s healthcare professionals.

YOUR LEARNING You will develop the high-level attributes and employability skills required to develop professionally; which will allow you to help shape local healthcare provision. Modules in the course are grouped under three themes: • Research Skill Development • Professional Development • Contemporary Healthcare Issues You are encouraged to undertake a minimum of one module from each of the themes and must successfully complete a minimum of three 20 point Health Studies modules at SCQF 9 (Level 3). The number of modules individual students are required to complete will be dependent upon the prior credit with which they enter the BSc Health Studies course. There is one core module, Critical Research Appraisal, and we advise students to undertake this as their first/one of their first modules of study.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS This course aims to enhance your professional career, helping you develop greater critical awareness of the factors that need to be addressed in the workplace to improve the health of your clients/patients/ residents. It is aimed at encouraging you to develop a proactive attitude to addressing health-related issues.

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Campus Online and/or campus. You can access our current BSc Health Studies, Part-time Study Guide and timetable information at www.uws.ac.uk/pt School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake February, May/June and September.

Duration BSc (part-time) Most students complete the programme within a 2 year period.

However, the maximum period of study from entering the programme to graduating has been set at 5 years.

Contact Liz Richmond +44 (0)141 849 4231 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

ENTRY A relevant nursing or allied healthrelated accredited qualification.

It may be possible to gain credit for prior education or learning.

Please see page 178 for more details.

INTEGRATED PUBLIC SERVICE (HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE)/(ADMINISTRATION) (BA)

YOUR LEARNING Work-based learning is a component in both years of the course.

Year 2 There are four shared modules, one option module in either health and social care or administration and a work-based learning module. The focus is on developing a shared understanding of the complex needs of clients and equipping individuals with an ability to assess and evaluate public service provision. Students can exit at the end of Year 2 with a Diploma of Higher Education.

Year 3 There are four shared modules, one option module and a work-based learning module. You will focus on developing a professional attitude, leadership and management skills to enable you to contribute confidently to evidence-based practice.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Career pathways are diverse within all public and third sector organisations.

Graduates with the Health and Social Care award may seek work with local councils, health boards, other local and national government agencies, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises. Those exiting with the Administration award could find employment as a charity fundraising manager, business development officer, senior administrative posts within various public or voluntary organisations or

Campus Paisley School Health, Nursing and Midwifery Intake September Duration BA 2 years (full-time) BA 3–4 years (part-time) Contact Helen Rainey +44 (0)141 849 4323 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent.^ ^A transition module (First Steps to Integrated Public Service) will be undertaken from June to August and will be delivered using a blended approach of online learning and face-to-face study days at UWS. Applicants are required to complete this module prior to Year 2 entry Please see page 178 for more details.

running their own business within a health and social care context.

FURTHER STUDY At UWS, postgraduate study options could include the Graduate Certificate in Working with Older People (page 144), MSc Vulnerability (page 137) and MSc Health Studies (page 129). Our Business School also offers a range of suitable postgraduate programmes.

Science

With great emphasis on practical, as well as academic experience from day one; placement opportunities with key industry players; and accreditation by professional bodies, a UWS science qualification equips you with the knowledge and skills to change our world.

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“The School has a number of advanced analytical instruments which made it easier to get all the necessary data for my PhD studies. I was also given the opportunity to attend national and international conferences to present my research work. The experience allowed me to make contact with research experts in my field and offered the chance to see some wonderful places in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. I carried out research with a number of acclaimed and well respected professors within the research fraternity.

I’d recommend UWS for postgraduate study.”

Pallav S Shah SCHOOL OF SCIENCE PhD GRADUATE

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Science OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience – see course entries for details.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many course entries are offered parttime – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

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Biotechnology

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Drug Design and Discovery

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Occupational Safety and Health

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Project Management

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Project Management (International) 158 Quality Management

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Quality Management (International) 158 Waste and Clean Technologies

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“The MSc is both challenging and rewarding. Modules provide a broad evaluation and critique of the theoretical and practical approaches toward quality initiatives, and latest practices in the industrial and service sectors. Lecturers are helpful and their ability to communicate professional knowledge and know-how is a great help. I am delighted the course has had a positive and practical impact on my career.

I’ve been able to secure a job even before I’ve finished my studies. I would highly recommend this course.”

Ewa Wojcik, MSc Quality Management student

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SCIENCE AT UWS

Advanced Biomedical Science

The development of our postgraduate courses – many of which are professionally accredited – is underpinned by applied research, recognised both nationally and internationally, ensuring you benefit from current academic expertise and graduate with sector-relevant knowledge. The School has excellent campus facilities and strong links with companies, professional bodies and other institutions.

In the field of science, we are recognised for our work across many areas, including biomedical and medicinal sciences; environmental science and technology; chemical sciences; sports science and forensic science.

FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES Get the hands on experience you need – UWS School of Science gives you more access to labs and workshop facilities from the start of your course than any other university in Scotland. Investment through the Scottish Funding Council has enabled a number of specialist facilities to be established to support research staff and students in the School. These include an advanced chemical analysis lab: with state-of-the-art chemical analysis for isotopic and elemental analysis at trace concentrations using ICPMS/OES and the identification of organic compounds using LCMS; and the Spatial and Pattern Analysis (SPAR) lab: providing high specification workstations, geographical information system (GIS) software, geochemical and image processing facilities to support data management in science research.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY UWS science academics are working at the forefront of their profession.

Being taught by research active staff means you’ll directly benefit from their extensive expertise, experience and knowledge across a breadth of fascinating disciplines.

Some of our research activity includes– • UWS researchers, as part of a consortium of universities, have been awarded a £1.2 million programme grant from Arthritis Research UK to bring together, for the first time, experts in bone, matrix, molecular and systems biology in a concerted effort to better understand osteoarthritis • Current research involves the development of novel optical and optoelectronic explosives sensors and an examination of the effect of short chain fatty acid delivery systems on appetite suppression • A project in China is looking at ways to treat pharmaceutical waste to prevent it entering soil and water supplies • Heart Research UK-funded study into the effects of high glucose levels on the functioning of human blood vessels of different size and origin • Award winning parasitology research, which focused on the sight-threatening parasite Acanthamoeba and the development of OptiCLENS technology to prevent potential blindness in contact lens wearers by inhibiting the essential metabolic pathways of Acanthamoeba which the human host is unable to do.

The School’s Dr Fiona Henriquez was named Nexxus’ Young Life Scientist of the Year (West) for this important research

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A research project has revealed that beetroot juice can significantly benefit athletic performance at altitude. As many major cycling events such as the mountain stages of the Tour de France are held at high altitude, the research team wanted to establish methods to enhance performance in these conditions.

The findings of this study, which have been published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, showed that ingesting a single dose of beetroot juice lowered the amount of oxygen consumed by the body (VO2) during exercise and enhanced time trial performance of competitive cyclists

RESEARCH INSTITUTES Our research is coordinated through two recently launched research institutes, namely: the Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Health Research and the Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science. Both are internationally recognised and supported by specialist research groups.

Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Health Research (IBEHR) Within the Institute, the high level drivers of human health and disease, drug design and discovery, anthropogenic impacts and environmental systems are coordinated by key research active staff, focusing integrated research toward long-term goals.

Furthermore, it has a number of specialist units that act as industrial research and development facilities, as well as continuing professional development and training centres.

This multidisciplinary community comprises the: • Centre for Environmental Research • Centre for Musculoskeletal Science • Infection and Microbiology Research Group • Drug Design, Discovery and Molecular Sciences Group

Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Science (ICEHS) The Institute’s research focuses on the health agenda, integrating the multifaceted areas of physical activity such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and sociology as well as examining the commercial impact of fitness and sport operations on national health.

There are three sub-divisions of research activity within ICEHS: • Scottish Sports Academy (SSA) • Scottish Centre for Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitative Science (SCCERS) • Scottish Centre for Exercise & Wellbeing in the Community (SCEWC) Current research areas include biochemistry of exercise, nutritional supplements, high-intensity exercise training, steroid abuse/misuse, exercise psychology, physical activity in youth, active aging and cardiometabolic structure and function. Since 2009 ICEHS has continued to grow and we have a wealth of highly qualified and internationally recognised lecturers which fosters a vibrant research culture.

We are committed to the enhancement of teaching and learning in the field of clinical exercise and health and to the advancement of knowledge through strong academic and industrial links at national and international levels institutions, NHS and industry.

Access to the latest research in this field and academic expertise from our internationally-renowned lecturers informs teaching across all degree programmes, ensuring the very best learning experience.

For further information on the Institute visit www.uws.ac.uk/icehs For details of our sport and exercise courses, see page 174.

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“The MSc Biotechnology course helped me gain insight into the application of the life sciences in industry, healthcare and other research areas. I had the opportunity to arrange my own project with an international institute, giving me the skills to move onto PhD level research.”

Christopher Differ MSc Biotechnology graduate

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ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the course focuses on research advances made in biomedical sciences in recent years. It aims to provide knowledge and critical understanding of a range of theoretical and practical skills relevant to the healthcare industry with a particular emphasis on biomedical sciences laboratories in both the NHS and pharmaceutical industry.

ABOUT THE COURSE UWS has an established reputation for course provision in advanced biomedical sciences via our current undergraduate provision and this course makes use of the existing successful links with local NHS and industry laboratories to provide discipline-specific experts to complement the skills of the University’s School of Science teaching staff. The researchorientated nature of the course will also offer an additional option for students wishing to retrain for a career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

The course is available to both EU and overseas students (full-time only) with the content of the course aimed at giving students theory, practical skills and applications of a range of techniques relevant to the biomedical sciences such as medical genetics, immunobiology, and disease pathology and will include two optional modules allowing students to specialise in either blood sciences, infection or pathology.

The exit award of MSc will be awarded on successful completion of 180 credits. Students on the full-time course will study three 20 credit modules in both Trimester 1 and 2 and a 60 credit research project in Trimester 3. Alternative exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (completion of three taught modules) and Postgraduate Diploma (completion of six taught modules) are available.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Work-based learning modules are available to part-time students completing the IBMS specialist portfolio as an alternative to the discipline specific modules (please see adjacent).

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YOUR LEARNING You will study the following five core modules: • Genetic Analysis and Cancer – a detailed look at how better understanding and discoveries in the genetic basis of diseases has impacted on healthcare treatment • Clinical Immunology – providing an understanding of the human immune system and advances in immunological applications to diagnostic and research healthcare • Research Advances in BMS – an introduction to modern research techniques and methods, combining theoretical presentations with lab-based experience in a range of molecular and cellular techniques • Disease; Detection, Monitoring and Therapy – a detailed overview of the current understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of many common diseases e.g. diabetes and cancer • Research Design – will equip you with the skills to critically assess previous research studies, apply appropriate statistical analysis and produce a comprehensive research proposal You will also study a module in your chosen specialist discipline from: • Blood Sciences • Cell & Tissue Pathology • Infection Diagnostics A taught module in the chosen discipline will provide advanced understanding of the major systems and diseases within that area with particular emphasis on laboratory diagnosis and research advances.

MSc Upon successful completion of the taught modules students can undertake a research project which will lead to the award of MSc. The

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Campus Paisley School Science Intake September (Please note a February intake is available for students studying on a part-time basis).

Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2 years Postgraduate Diploma (full time/part-time) 9 months/18 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Robin Freeburn +44 (0)141 849 4109 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

project will involve carrying out a piece of original lab-based research work under the supervision of the research active staff within the School of Science. Current research themes within the School include rheumatoid arthritis, lymphoid leukaemia, haemopoietic stem cells, parasitology, anti-tumour agents and drug discovery.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The MSc is a good qualification for jobs in bioscience research, or for those wishing to progress to further study (PhD). However, it is primarily aimed at those going to work or already employed as a biomedical scientist in the NHS, where having an accredited MSc is part of the career progression process.

Applicants must have gained a second class BSc in Biomedical Science, Bioscience or a related science degree.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Overseas students must meet UWS English language requirements.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“After gaining my Honours degree at UWS I continued my studies to MSc level. Lecturers were friendly and approachable and I had access to well-equipped IT and learning resources. The MSc helped me to greatly improve my knowledge and skills in research, critical reviews of scientific journals, and the interpretation, reporting and presentation of scientific data. I am proud to have obtained distinction in Advanced Biomedical Science (MSc).”

Paul Akosah School of Science graduate

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BIOTECHNOLOGY Advances in scientific research have led to exciting developments in the biotechnology sector worldwide. This course is current and relevant to the demands of both the biotechnology industry and bioscience research and is an ideal choice if you want to develop a career in the biotechnology/life science industry or progress to PhD research studies. Designed and delivered with input from industry, your studies will be career-focused and vocationally-relevant.

ABOUT THE COURSE The aims of the course are: to provide knowledge and critical understanding of a range of theoretical and practical skills relevant to the biotechnology industry; establish an awareness of the industry; and develop research skills to prepare students for employment in the biotechnology sector or progression to further research.

Critical understanding of the principles of commercialisation in the biotechnology industry will be developed through either a work-related learning module or bioindustry module.

Research excellence is important at UWS and the formation of the Institute of Biomedical and Environmental Health Research (IBEHR) (see page 151) brings together life, physical and environmental scientists in a holistic approach to research.

Research skills will be developed throughout the course and applied in the individual research project.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE It is possible to undertake a work-related learning module during this course.

YOUR LEARNING The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of 180 credits at Level 11. Students on the full-time course will study three 20 credit modules in both Trimesters 1 and 2 and a 60 credit research project in Trimester 3. Alternative exit awards of Postgraduate Certificate (completion of three taught modules) and Postgraduate Diploma (completion of six taught modules) are available.

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• Microbial Technology • Medical Biotechnology • Bioanalysis • Research Design • Bioindustry or Placement Learning The course aims to provide students with relevant and current theory and practical skills in a range of techniques relevant to the biotechnology industry such as nucleic acid technology, protein analysis, analytical techniques, microbiology, immunology, and cell culture.

Underlying this will be an emphasis on the importance of quality control, quality assurance and good lab practice. In the Bioindustry module, students will learn the principles of running a commercial business.

MSc Upon successful completion of the taught modules, students can undertake a research project which will lead to the award of the MSc. The project will involve carrying out a piece of original lab-based research work under the supervision of staff within the School of Science.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Many of our students continue their studies to PhD level, either in the UK or abroad. It may also be possible to complete the MSc project abroad, bringing a global perspective to your studies. It’s not unusual for our graduates to travel further afield, for example we have a graduate studying for a PhD at Kyushu University, Japan, and another at Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies.

Alternatively you could go on to secure employment within the life science industry. This could be in the UK or abroad, one of our graduates is project co-ordinator at Quintiles.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton School Science Intake February and September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/2 years Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months *To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Gail McGarvie +44 (0)1698 283100 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Applicants must have gained a second class BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Bioscience, Biotechnology or a related science degree.

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Overseas students must meet UWS English language requirements.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“The course covers a broad spectrum of interesting topics and the lecturers keep students up-to-date with the latest research. We also had a guest speaker from GlaxoSmithKline present and we then visited one of their plants in Scotland.”

Saskia Otto Postgraduate Diploma Biotechnology graduate

Science

DRUG DESIGN AND DISCOVERY Designed with input from industry, this course is an excellent choice if you are planning a career in the pharmaceutical industry or academic research. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience, you will examine the process of identifying, developing and testing compounds with possible pharmaceutical applications.

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ABOUT THE COURSE The course provides theoretical and practical training in the strategies and techniques by which novel drugs are designed. This is a multidisciplinary approach which involves synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, molecular modelling, pharmacology, bio-assays and chemical analysis.

The content of the course reflects the latest strategies and technologies involved in the discovery and testing of novel drug candidates.

The full MSc course consists of six taught modules over two trimesters followed by a substantial research project. It is delivered using a blend of teaching and learning methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratories, molecular modelling laboratories, group projects, directed study and literature reviews. This mix of teaching methods allows students to gain sufficient depth of knowledge and practical experience to enhance their prospects of a career in medicinal chemistry. The University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle, is an integral component of all modules including its use as a means of online formative assessment.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Students may have the option of taking a work-based learning module involving placement in industry for approximately one day per week during the second Trimester. Placements will be with pharmaceutical, chemical or bioscience companies.

YOUR LEARNING Core modules: • Drug Discovery and Development • Drug Research Methods • Computer-Aided Drug Design • Preclinical Drug Testing

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• Pharmaceutical Synthesis or Genetic Analysis and Cancer • MSc Science Research Project

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Optional modules: • Placement Learning • Drug Design and Development * Disease Detection, Monitoring and Therapy

Intake February and September

MSc A research project in the drug design and discovery area will be carried out to complete the MSc, involving the application of knowledge and practical techniques covered in the course. There are currently a variety of research projects ongoing in this area, these include testing of potential antitumour agents, novel anti-infective agents and enkephalin analogs, design and synthesis of opioidmimetics, cannabinoidmimetics and compounds used against Alzheimer’s disease.

*To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course has been designed in consultation with industry; the content of the course and the techniques covered reflect the approaches taken by modern pharmaceutical companies. Our aim is to produce graduates with an expert knowledge and practical experience of the most up-to-date techniques used in drug design and discovery. Employability will be further enhanced with the possibility of spending time on a work placement in industry.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Duration MSc 1 year* Postgraduate Diploma 9 months

Contact Dr Morag Dagen +44 (0)141 848 3211 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Candidates must normally possess a good first degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or a bioscience with substantial chemistry content.

Other professional qualifications equivalent to a degree, or a lesser, appropriate qualification and experience gained in industry will also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“I have learned a lot about medicinal chemistry and the drug development process.

We had a guest speaker from a major pharmaceutical company who was a real inspiration to us and I have been able to go on a work placement gaining valuable industrial experience. At UWS, the lecturers are all very friendly and approachable, and the facilities are modern.”

Graeme Morris MSc Drug Design and Discovery student

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH The BSc is intended for those whose primary function will be the maintenance of safety and health within industry, commerce and public bodies. Holders of the BSc will have acquired skills transferable across most occupational sectors and will attain a professional level of competence in general safety and health.

ABOUT THE COURSE The job of the safety professional has expanded from the protection of individuals to include safety systems, risk assessments, reduction and control of risks. In order to effectively carry out the tasks, the safety professional must fully understand the concept of risk, effects on workers and control and preventative strategies. They must also be prepared to deal with detailed legislation, be aware of the financial implications of decisions and obtain the best working environment at affordable costs. It is structured around twelve core modules offering in-depth study in the specialist area of safety management. Within the modules, you will gain knowledge and understanding of ancillary subjects that enhance the theoretical and practical aspects of safety management such as legislative requirements, environmental management, communication skills, a basic grounding in human anatomy and covering toxicology, biological monitoring, data handling and health and safety management systems.

The course also covers the technology of risk control, enabling the identification of hazards and the development of effective control strategies.

This course has been developed to enhance and enable students to gain skills that are increasingly in demand in the health and safety job market. As well as specialist skills in key areas, students will gain a broad spectrum of transferable skills.

Furthermore, research skills are developed through the coursework elements required for each module and through both the Case Study and Safety Management Project modules.

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YOUR LEARNING The course is offered on a part-time basis over a period of three years.

To ensure maximum flexibility for those in full-time employment, attendance is required on one half day plus one evening per week. The course is designed in a modular form, with compulsory modules and a final year project. The modules are freestanding and may be studied in any order, allowing candidates to join the course in September each year.

Level 8 (Year 2 of degree) – these modules are specific to health and safety and include health and safety law, safety technology, working environment, health and hygiene, analytical measurement and risk management.

Level 9 (degree year) – the emphasis in Year 3 is on managing health and safety. The modules have been designed to enable students to draw on previous years to understand the principles and application of managing health and safety in the workplace. Topics will include health and safety case studies; safety management skills; managing health and safety; environmental responsibilities; managing business risks; and safety management project.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and could therefore, on acceptance from IOSH, use the designatory letters Grad IOSH. This category denotes those who are academically qualified to become Chartered Members, but are currently completing a mandatory IPD/CPD cycle.

ENTRY Campus Paisley School Science Intake September Duration BSc (part-time) 3 years if entry at Level 8; 1 year if entry at Level 9* *Level 9 entrants will study over Trimesters 1, 2 and 3 Contact Mr Jan Miller +44 (0)141 848 3249 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Candidates for this programme should normally hold a minimum of an HNC in an appropriate discipline, a pass in the NEBOSH National Certificate and equivalent professional experience deemed to equip the applicant with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the programme.

The current level of the applicant’s job responsibility will also be taken into consideration.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT The development of this MSc has been driven by the needs of industry and student demand to provide postgraduate education in project management that fully meets employer needs.

Currently UWS offers the only generic project management programme in the west of Scotland. After successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate it’s possible to transfer to the MSc Project Management (International) which offers a dual award from UWS and University of Angers, France (see page 158).

ABOUT THE COURSE ‘Project management could be said to be as old as human kind since by definition, any management activity that introduces a new objective or causes change and has a definitive start and finish time is a project.’ (BS 6079-1:2002). In every business, and in every industry, there is a need for effective project management. This includes project managing major builds in the construction industry; new product development projects within manufacturing; or increasingly managing large or small commercial/ leisure/community events.

The course examines current practices, issues and trends and provides students with specialist knowledge of the skills and techniques necessary for effective project management. It is structured around a number of core modules which offer in-depth study of the subject area.

The main aims are to: • produce graduates with the necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to successful completion • equip graduates with key skills for employment in the field of, and associated fields of, project management • produce graduates with an enquiring, analytical and creative approach to managing projects • develop and encourage independent judgement and critical awareness in managing projects • guide students in developing an independent approach to investigating and presenting

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findings on a research topic at postgraduate level UWS academic staff will be complemented by a number of industry practitioners who will deliver lectures on key topics. There will also be opportunities for work-based practice through the use of case studies and field trips to organisations carrying out major projects.

The course uses a variety of teaching and learning approaches including lectures, tutorials, laboratories, seminars, small group work, role play, case studies, field trips and live project involvement. Through this, as well as technical skills, you will further develop the skills of critical thinking, reflection, negotiation, problem-solving, analysis, networking, communication and presentation.

YOUR LEARNING Postgraduate Certificate^ • Project Management Fundamentals • Project Methodologies and Technologies Plus one or two modules (depending on their credit weighting) from those listed below under the Diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma • Risk Management • Change Management and Leadership • Case Studies in Project Management plus one from: • Advances in Project Management (10 point module) • Financial Resources (10 point module) • Research Design and Methods (10 point module)

ENTRY

Campus Paisley. Students wishing to transfer to MSc Project Management (International) will be based at Paisley initially and then Angers, France (see page 158).

Please note this course can also be studied via distance learning.

School Science Intake September (Please note a February intake is available for students studying on a part-time basis).

Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year**/24 months Certificate/Diploma (full-time/parttime) 9 months/18 months Contact Michele Cano/Jeremy Garnett 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

MSc • MSc Project OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students will be able to gain employment as project managers in a wide field of organisations such as consultancy firms, construction, manufacturing, events and service organisations.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

A first degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline from CNAA, a United Kingdom university or an equivalent institution.

Direct entry to the MSc course will require students to have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in an appropriate discipline or an acceptable equivalent.

Entry to the postgraduate course (other than Masters direct) may be open to holders of an HND or DipHE award in an appropriate discipline, or a professional qualification accepted as of equivalent status and usually at least three years’ relevant experience.

Candidates without formal qualifications who possess extensive professional experience deemed to equip the applicant with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course (normally at least eight years) may also be admitted to the postgraduate programme. Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Those wishing to transfer to MSc Project Management (International) must have successfully completed the Pg Certificate or equivalent and have reached a minimum level of French language equivalent to Higher.

Please see page 178 for more details. **To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project. Full time students transferring to MSc Project Management (International) will take an additional 8 months to complete; 17 months in total. ^After completion of the Postgraduate Certificate there is also the option to transfer to the MSc Project Management (International) which offers a dual award with the University of Angers. Upon successful completion of the dual award students will be awarded MSc Project Management (International) from UWS and Master Degree Ingénierie des Systèmes et Management de Project (Systems and Project Management) from University of Angers, France.

NB For details of the MSc Project Management (International) see page 158.

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT This course is professionally recognised by the Chartered Quality Institute and is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in the industrial or service sector. It is designed to respond to the latest developments in the field. Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate it’s possible to transfer to the MSc Quality Management (International) which offers a dual award from UWS and University of Angers, France (see page 158).

Quality Management is the application of specialised managerial and technological skills to achieve the desired quality at a minimum cost. It also addresses strategic quality issues and leadership in establishing a total quality ethos which focuses on achieving customer satisfaction.

Core modules currently include: • Managing Quality • Statistical Quality Control • Risk Management • Interpersonal Skills and Change Management • Operations and Project Management

ABOUT THE COURSE Core modules develop management skills, technical knowledge and the range of expertise required to enable students to understand, identify, analyse and assess the criteria which influence the quality decisions required at all stages of the product or service life cycle. An understanding is also given of the complexities and inter-relationships which exist in implementing cost-effective quality management solutions to the ISO9000 series of standards and to the excellence models.

Option modules currently include: • Service Quality • Research Design and Methods • Logistical Resources • Reliability and Experimental Design for Industry (EDI)

Emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of implementing a continuous improvement approach to the work of an organisation and the development of functional skills to satisfy an identified market demand for professionals conversant with the management of quality.

The course keeps up-to-date with industry practices and there is a strong emphasis on practical elements such as ‘live’ quality audits within local industry, case studies and seminars with the Chartered Quality Institute. Lean manufacturing principles and six sigma are also included as part of the curriculum.

YOUR LEARNING Full-time Diploma and MSc students undertake five core and two option modules over two trimesters. MSc students must also complete a significant industrial or universitybased dissertation over the summer.

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Other suitable options may be available from the University portfolio.

MSc • MSc Project The course offers the opportunity to carry out the project within industry or with one of our European partner institutions.

After completion of the Postgraduate Certificate there is also the option to transfer to the MSc Quality Management (International) (see page 158) which offers a dual award with the University of Angers.

Upon successful completion of the dual award students will be awarded MSc Quality Management (International) from UWS and Master Degree Ingénierie des Systèmes et Management de Project (Systems and Project Management) from University of Angers, France.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Recent graduates have gone on to work in the following companies: • Toyota Europe (Brussels), Quality Department • IBM, Global Quality Operations • Business Development in Strathclyde Passenger Transport • OKI, Quality Department

ENTRY Campus Paisley. Students wishing to transfer to MSc Quality Management (International) will be based at Paisley initially and then Angers, France.

Diploma applicants must normally possess a degree, an equivalent qualification or a lesser appropriate qualification plus equivalent experience gained in industry.

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Students completing the Diploma at a sufficiently high standard may transfer to the MSc.

Intake February and September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year**/24 months Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months Contact Michele Cano +44 (0)141 848 3669 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

• Operations Site Leader, Honeywell • Ayrshire and Arran NHS • Diageo • SPX PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The Diploma and MSc courses are recognised by the Chartered Quality Institute.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

MSc applicants must normally possess an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification. MSc applicants will register for both the Diploma and the MSc and will be subject to progression requirements. Students who have previously completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Quality may be admitted to the MSc at the appropriate stage.

Those wishing to transfer to MSc Quality Management (International) must have successfully completed the Pg Certificate or equivalent and have reached a minimum level of French language equivalent to Higher.

Please see page 178 for more details. **To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Full-time students transferring to MSc Quality Management (International) will take an additional 8 months to complete; 17 months in total.

NB For details of the MSc Quality Management (International) see page 158.

“My course helped me fulfil and realise my potential and ambitions both academically and socially. I am grateful to the University and the lecturers for this life changing opportunity.

Essentially, the results, for me, exceeded all of my expectations.”

Craig Singer MSc Quality Management graduate

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL)

QUALITY MANAGEMENT (INTERNATIONAL)

The MSc Project Management (International) offers practical experience and will bring a global perspective to your studies.

After successfully completing the Postgraduate Certificate stage of the Project Management programme (see page 156) or having entered with an equivalent qualification, you can study for a dual award, with UWS and the University of Angers, France.

This MSc will help broaden your horizons and give your studies a global outlook. The dual award, which offers practical experience, builds on the Postgraduate Diploma Quality Management at UWS (see page 157) with additional study at University of Angers, France.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course will equip you with expertise in project management, developing the skills to manage global projects, programmes and portfolios of projects. Building on your existing technical knowledge, you will develop not only project management knowledge and skills but employability skills such as critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, communication, teambuilding, research, ICT skills and skills for lifelong learning.

This dual award is based on the Postgraduate Diploma Project Management at UWS but with an additional eight months spent at the University of Angers in France.

At the end of the course you will receive two Masters; MSc Project Management (International) from UWS and MSc ISMP (Ingénierie des Systèmes et Management de Project) from University of Angers. Funding options are available for the period of study in France. Classes in France are taught in French but you can sit exams and assignments in English.

YOUR LEARNING MSc Project Management (International) Postgraduate Diploma • Change Management and Leadership • Case Studies in Project Management plus two from: • Advances in Project Management (10 point module) • Financial Resources (10 point module) • Research Design and Methods (10 point module) MSc ISMP You will also study: • Formation Générale • Management de projet • Qualité Logiciel Page – 158

Campus Paisley initially and then University of Angers, France School Science Intake February Duration MSc (full-time) 17 months – split between Paisley Campus and the University of Angers, France Contact Michele Cano/Jeremy Garnett 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk NB For details of the MSc Project Management please see page 156.

ENTRY Applicants must normally possess an equivalent of a Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management. Students with a degree, or an equivalent qualification or a lesser appropriate qualification, plus equivalent experience gained in industry are encouraged to apply for the MSc Project Management and transfer to the International programme after the Postgraduate Certificate. This does not prolong the duration of studies.

Applicants must also have at least a Higher or equivalent in French. Further language support will be provided throughout the course.

MSc • MSc Project The project can be carried out within industry in Scotland or France.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Graduates can seek employment as a project manager in a wide field of organisations such as consultancy firms, construction, manufacturing, events and service organisations.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The course is seeking accreditation from the Association for Project Management.

Our close links with commerce and industry ensure the course reflects the latest in quality thinking and techniques, and our laboratories have industry-standard equipment.

It will enhance your understanding of modern developments within the global field of quality.

This dual award programme is the same as the MSc Quality Management (see page 157) but with additional study at the University of Angers in France. Funding options are available for the period of study in France. At the end of the course you will receive two Masters; MSc Quality Management (International) from UWS, and MSc ISMP (Ingénierie des Systèmes et Management de Project) from University of Angers.

Classes in France are taught in French but you can sit exams and assignments in English.

YOUR LEARNING MSc Quality Management (International) Postgraduate Diploma • Operations and Project Management • Interpersonal Skills and Change

Management (10 point module) • Research Design and Methods

(10 point module) plus one from: • Service Quality or • Reliability and Experimental

Design for Industry MSc ISMP You will also study: • Formation Générale • Management de projet • Qualité Logiciel MSc MSc Project The project can be carried out within industry in Scotland or France.

Campus Paisley initially and then University of Angers, France School Science Intake February Duration MSc (full-time) 17 months – split between Paisley Campus and the University of Angers, France Contact Michele Cano/Jeremy Garnett 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk NB For details of the MSc Quality Management course please see page 157.

ENTRY Applicants must normally possess equivalent of a Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Management. Students with a degree, or an equivalent qualification or a lesser appropriate qualification, plus equivalent experience gained in industry are encouraged to apply for the MSc Quality Management and transfer to the International programme after the Postgraduate Certificate. This does not prolong the duration of studies.

Applicants must also have at least a Higher or equivalent in French. Further language support will be provided throughout the programme.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Graduates seek employment as a quality or continuous improvement manager in a wide field of organisations such as manufacturing, electronics, engineering, healthcare, public sector and service organisations.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Accreditation from the Chartered Quality Institute is currently being sought.

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WASTE AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES The Waste and Clean Technologies course aims to equip you with the ability to work in the growing environmental and clean technologies sector, where there is increasing global demand for skilled graduates.

On successful completion of this course, you can apply to become a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management.

ABOUT THE COURSE The global market in environmental goods and services is currently worth about £3 trillion. Global investment attracted by ‘green technologies’ for electrical power generation recently exceeded that for coal and natural gas. This area is being actively promoted in the UK and Scottish context for economic development.

The course develops core skills in environmental management, coupled with an understanding of technologies that enhance the sustainable use of natural resources and minimise the environmental impact of economic activities, exploiting value from industrial process byproducts and waste materials.

It is delivered by a multidisciplinary team from across science and engineering, led by research active academics. The teaching team is experienced in projects monitoring and assessing environmental impacts, developing innovative treatment technologies and working with industry and business. They have also been involved in support for and development of environmental policy and regulation in the UK, the EU and internationally. Research undertaken by members of the programme team includes international projects addressing topics such as regional pesticide pollution, aquatic ecotoxicology, nutrition and maternal health, and climate change. In addition, current projects include waste and environmental audits, environmental impact assessments and waste treatment facility siting.

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YOUR LEARNING The Postgraduate Diploma comprises six taught modules. All MSc candidates undertake a research project/dissertation in Trimester 3.

Subjects include: • Environmental Systems • Sustainable Environmental Management • Concepts & Tools in Environmental Technology • Pollution Control • Waste Management Techniques • Process Principles for Clean Technologies MSc You will also undertake a Waste Masters dissertation.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Future employment opportunities for graduates will be across all industrial sectors and within both public and private sector bodies dealing with environment, pollution control, waste management, regulation and enforcement in the emerging technologies to improve environmental performance.

This includes process based operations as well as management, audit and impact assessment.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION On joining this course, students can apply to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) to become a Student Member.

On successful completion of this course, students can apply to CIWM to become a Graduate Member and use the designatory letters Grad MCIWM.

ENTRY Campus Paisley School Science

For the Postgraduate Diploma, applicants must normally hold a relevant science or engineering degree or other equivalent professional qualification or have equivalent experience gained in industry.

Intake September (February entry may be possible – applicants should consult with the Admissions Officer)

Applicants who have previously completed a Postgraduate Diploma in an appropriate discipline may be admitted at an appropriate stage.

Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year*/24 months Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months

Please see page 178 for more details.

*To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Simon Cuthbert/ Jennifer McQuaid-Cook 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

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Social Sciences

Social Sciences examine the world we live in – from the way we think and behave to the decisions that shape our social and political environment. The field of Social Sciences is diverse and the subjects offered at UWS reflect this. Applied research, collaboration with industry professionals and work-related learning combine to ensure we equip you with the right skills for your chosen career.

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Kirsty Fraser

“The lecturers told us by the end of the course we would be different people, and it’s true.

The support and guidance I’ve received has been amazing. I would say to any new student, take opportunities that come your way, listen to the guidance your tutor gives you and be confident and get involved. You will make some amazing friends and it really does make the whole experience so much better!”

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Social Sciences NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (NonEU) will be required to study full-time.

SECTION CONTENTS

SOCIAL SCIENCES AT UWS

Alcohol and Drug Studies

166

Applied Social Science

167

Applied Social Science (Civil Society and Public Affairs) 167 Applied Social Science (Criminal Justice)

167

Applied Social Science (Applied Psychology)

167

Applied Social Science (Global Social Work and Social Policy)

167

Career Guidance and Development 168

In the 2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience survey the School of Social Sciences was given a 93% overall student satisfaction rating. Social sciences examine the world we live in – from the way we think and behave to the decisions and policies that shape our society. Applied research collaboration with the social and healthcare sectors, local and central government, the private and not-for-profit (‘third’) sectors, coupled with work-related learning ensures you are ready to enter a range of rewarding careers.

THE SCHOOL With a comprehensive range of teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities extending over three campuses, we continue to build upon the University’s considerable pedigree in social science to meet the contemporary needs of our students and communities. Our work is based around distinct subject groupings in a culture that produces strong, inter-disciplinary collaborations.

OUR COURSES Practical, flexible and designed to fit around your lifestyle – many of our courses offer part-time and online options. At postgraduate level, our courses cover a range of areas, including Applied Social Science (with a variety of specialist pathways); Alcohol and Drug Studies; and Career Guidance and Development.

NEW FOR 2014 In addition to the single subject awards, the School is expanding its postgraduate portfolio and will be offering the new MSc in Applied Social Science with a number of named pathways including: Civil Society and Public Affairs; Applied Psychology; Criminal Justice; and Global Social Work and Social Policy – (see page 167 for details).

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE Research carried out by staff in the School underpins all of our teaching activity, which means you’ll directly benefit from our extensive expertise in a variety of fascinating, relevant areas.

We have enjoyed impressive external quality ratings in areas including applied social and health research, psychology, politics, social policy, sociology, policing and criminal justice. Research from the School submitted to the Research Assessment Exercise 2008 was rated as internationally excellent, with some sections as world-leading.

We are building upon this success with our submissions to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Our research outputs span academic publications and a range of contributions to official reports.

The School’s research work is coordinated through a set of interdisciplinary Research Groups in Applied Psychology, Civil Society

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and Governance, Health Behaviours and Policy, and Social Work.

Projects include: • Working with Oxfam Scotland to deliver new solutions for a fairer Scotland. A policy forum, bringing together key contributors from across a range of public, private and voluntary bodies, will be created with the aim of contributing to the development of a more equitable and sustainable Scotland.

• Research on the social dimensions of healthcare including work on the social and behavioural aspects of drug use. Alcohol and drug related issues are examined by a team of researchers whose work has clear societal and policy implications.

• Research conducted within the School spans a wide variety of areas, for example, child and adolescent employment issues, health and wellbeing, environmental psychology, deliberative democracy, governance and accountability, social and political impacts of health inequalities, public services modernisation, critical political theory, education policy, welfare policy, the politics of identity, bioethics, migration, the sociology of sport, policing and criminal justice, community safety, anti social behaviour, and fraud.

RESEARCH STUDY We would be interested to hear from anyone who might be interested in pursuing postgraduate studies linked to any aspect of our research work. In addition, we offer a range of research based modules and short courses for continuing professional development. The School’s portfolio of research-led taught postgraduate courses is now expanding across the full range of our subject areas.

We have a large and vibrant community of postgraduate research students, who benefit from expert supervision based on our proven research strengths. Students interested in research degrees at MPhil and PhD level may apply direct with their own research proposal – see page 21 and www.uws.ac.uk/ research/research-degrees/apply/ or you may apply for a UWS funded research studentship – see page 21 and www.uws.ac.uk/studentships

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition, financial support and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience through a placement option.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Selected courses are recognised by professional bodies – see course entries for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Many course entries are offered parttime – see course entries for details.

93% 93% overall student satisfaction*

“I have a passion for research and the work I am doing at UWS. The guidance I am receiving from my colleagues and supervisors will help me long-term to secure a position in academia.

To be a successful postgraduate student you have to enjoy learning and have a real desire to improve and want the best out of yourself.”

Mike Eynon, School of Social Sciences PhD student

ONLINE LEARNING A number of our courses are offered online making it easier for you to fit study into your lifestyle – see course entries for details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT Home/EU students (excluding RUK) may be eligible to apply to SAAS for a student loan towards tuition fees depending on their chosen course and mode of study – see course entries for details.

*2013 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey

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ALCOHOL AND DRUG STUDIES A critical approach is taken by lecturers towards all policies on alcohol and drugs, whether local, national or international and incorporated into teaching. The course will equip you with an understanding of the processes involved in individuals becoming substance users and problematic substance users. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an assessed placement in a research or service environment.

ABOUT THE COURSE The philosophy which underpins the course is that all drug problems, including alcohol or other related problems, involve an interaction between the drug, the individual and the environment, providing a critical perspective on substance use.

The evidence base for policies and interventions such as harm reduction and abstinence based recovery are also scrutinised. The course offers flexibility and can be studied full-time or part-time via distance learning.

All study modes are supported by the virtual learning environment, Moodle.

• Change and Intervention Methods – linked to a service setting • Research Philosophy – linked to the research placement • Responding to Substance Use and Addiction – explores policy and treatment responses • Placement – (based in your current workplace, or in an alcohol/drug setting, or in a research setting such as a university) • Literature Review – investigates specialist literature • Research Methods – investigates research design and application

The Pg Certificate is studied parttime over one academic year while the Pg Diploma can be studied full-time over one year or two years part-time. Entry to the Masters’ research project is based on successful completion of the Pg Diploma; it can be studied in Trimester 3 during the summer, or in Trimester 1 and 2.

MSc (9 modules at SCQF Level 11) In addition to the six Postgraduate Diploma modules, students will complete a triple module research project with guidance from an individual supervisor and write up their findings in a thesis.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE You will have the opportunity to practice intervention methods and complete a placement in either a research setting or a service setting including options on work-based learning.

YOUR LEARNING Postgraduate Certificate (3 modules at SCQF Level 11) You will study Understanding Substance Use and Addiction and any other two modules from the Diploma programme (see below).

Postgraduate Diploma (6 modules at SCQF Level 11) • Understanding Substance Use and Addiction – explores models of addiction

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OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Many full-time students gain employment soon after graduation.

Many part-time and distance learning students are currently employed and use their qualification for career enhancement, confirmation of a specialist role within, for example, social work, health/medicine or criminal justice. The opportunity to complete an assessed placement in a research or service setting supports the employability focus of the course.

ENTRY Campus Paisley, online/distance learning School Social Sciences Intake September Duration Postgraduate Certificate (part-time) 9–21 months Postgraduate Diploma (full-time) 9 months/ (part-time) up to 36 months MSc 11 months full-time (available only to graduates with a relevant 2:1 Honours degree); or 11 months part-time for those who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma: (at an average grade in diploma at B1 or above); or who can enter the MSc direct, based on recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer. Members of the medical professions have used this route to access the MSc programme in Alcohol and Drug Studies with advanced standing.

Contact Alison Fitzpatrick +44 (0)141 848 3788 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outside UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

FINANCIAL SUPPORT For home students, funding is available to cover fees on a loan basis from SAAS for all on campus students studying the Postgraduate Diploma full or part-time. Applicants with an unconditional offer can apply direct to SAAS. Many part-time and distance learning students seek funding support from their employers.

Independent application may also be made to Alcohol Research UK for either full-time or part-time/ distance learning study routes: http://alcoholresearchuk.org/

Applicants should hold a relevant degree (any social science; medicine; health; law; social work).

Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training plus three years’ experience of working with alcohol and/or drug-related issues.

Such applicants will be required to complete written work in order to demonstrate their academic ability.

Please see page 178 for more details.

“Being a clinician, I found that the course helped broaden my knowledge base and my views. The reading material for the first year modules was particularly interesting.

The experience of conducting a research study with an experienced supervisor was invaluable.”

Saket Priyadarshi MSc Alcohol and Drug Studies graduate

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Social Sciences

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE (Civil Society and Public Affairs)/ (Criminal Justice)/(Applied Psychology)/ (Global Social Work and Social Policy)

The MSc in Applied Social Science provides innovative and applied training in a number of specialisms, and you can study for a named degree in Civil Society and Public Affairs; Criminal Justice; Applied Psychology; or Global Social Work and Social Policy.

In an era of rapid social change, with the on-going restructuring of public services and an increasing number of charities and voluntary organisations involved in delivering social services, there is high demand for qualified graduates who can promote equity, justice and sustainability.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course is characterised by an interdisciplinary and partnership approach. Teaching is organised around intensive workshops delivered primarily by academic experts.

Throughout the course there is input from expert practitioners and non-academic specialists, drawn for nationally recognised campaigning and charity groups.

You may have the opportunity to work with selected non-academic organisations on research, advocacy and evaluation projects that ground your academic study in applied and real-world contexts.

YOUR LEARNING You will study a blend of core and specialist modules. Core modules include: • Social Research Today • Contemporary Social Issues • Research Methods • Dissertation In addition, students of the generic Applied Social Science course can study three specialist electives.

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For students studying for the various named degrees specialist classes will be prescribed: Civil Society and Public Affairs: • Theories of State and Civil Society • Politics, Power and Civil Society • Policy and Practice Criminal Justice: • Philosophy of Crime and Justice • Policing; Youth Violence • Policy and Practice Applied Psychology: • Psychology Applied to Public Health • Psychology in the Workplace • Psychology Applied to Education Global Social Work and Social Policy: • Comparative Social Policy • Social Work in a Global Context; Migration and Human Rights • Policy and Practice OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course offers applied training in specialist areas of study that prepares graduates for employment in a range of roles – particularly related to research, campaigning and advocacy across public, private, voluntary and charity sectors. It is expected that part-time students enrolled on this course may already be in employment in a role related to one of the specialist areas of study.

ENTRY Campus Paisley, Hamilton, e-learning School Social Sciences Intake September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 12 months/24 months Contact Dr William Dinan +44 (0)1698 2838613 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith the UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Applicants should hold a relevant Honours degree (any social science; medicine; health; law; or social work).

Applications will also be considered from those with a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to programme specialisms (accredited or recognised prior experiential learning related to civil society, public affairs, criminal justice, applied psychology, social work or social policy). Such applicants will be required to complete written work in order to demonstrate their academic ability, and may be invited to attend an interview prior to acceptance onto the course.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Social Sciences

CAREER GUIDANCE AND DEVELOPMENT This professionally accredited^ course, which includes placement opportunities*, qualifies you to work as a careers guidance practitioner in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

ABOUT THE COURSE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE The provision of career guidance The Postgraduate Diploma combines and career related learning has university-based study with a become increasingly complex in the range of work-based learning, with light of rapid changes in the labour opportunities to experience the work market, education and training. The of career guidance practitioners in course offers flexibility with the organisations including schools, choice to study on campus or via colleges, universities, social inclusion e-learning and the option to gain a projects, community guidance professionally accredited qualification services and training providers. from the Career Development In addition, students on the Institute^. Depending on your full-time programme undertake method of study, you will undertake at least three weeks of placement work-based learning and at least in Skills Development Scotland, three weeks placement experience and with other guidance providers in Skills Development Scotland such as colleges, universities and and other guidance providers. community guidance organisations.

Career guidance practitioners are expected to provide accurate and up-to-date advice on employment, education and training opportunities to an ever-widening client group, from young people making their first career decisions and students in tertiary education, to adults and those facing redundancy or career change. They are also increasingly expected to offer extra support to people experiencing additional difficulties in entering or retaining employment, education and training, often through the use of coaching skills and methods.

YOUR LEARNING Certificate and Diploma The Certificate consists of three modules and the Diploma six. At these levels students will study a range of core topics including professional and reflective practice and the theories which underpin thinking on career choice, career development and career decision-making. Other modules cover such areas as labour market intelligence and the policy context for the development and delivery of career education and guidance. We also offer a CPD module titled Support for Career Related Learning aimed at people working in an education setting who are supporting their students or pupils in making future career decisions.

Throughout the course there is a strong focus on practice-based learning, personal reflection and critical analysis of practice. The Masters option is designed to articulate with the Postgraduate Diploma to allow guidance practitioners to undertake research and evaluation of their work as part of their on-going professional development.

Modules include: • Professional Practice 1 • Professional Practice 2 • Career-related Policy • Career Development Theory • Reflective Guidance Practice • Labour Market Studies

All of the modules in the course are also delivered in e-learning mode, accessed via the University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle. This unique feature develops a community of students who are full-time and distance learners who are able to share a range of experiences with each other.

MSc Students can undertake up to two years of further part-time study towards a Masters award, the MSc. There are two routes, one focusing on research, which involves the completion of a dissertation, while the second route is based on taught

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modules in Advanced Professional Practice and Communities and Networks and Partnerships. Entry to the MSc is restricted to holders of the Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Institute of Career Guidance.

PART-TIME AND E-LEARNING Those who are employed in a career or educational guidance setting may wish to study for the Certificate, Diploma or MSc on a part-time or e-learning basis. To achieve this they need to have access to clients to undertake practical assessments and to a mentor (normally another employee with guidance experience).

If seeking professional accreditation in addition to the Postgraduate Diploma award, candidates will have to undertake a two-week placement in another guidance organisation in the second year of the course.

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS Students undertaking the Diploma are qualified to work as career guidance practitioners in guidance settings in the public, private and voluntary sectors within the UK. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION^ The Postgraduate Diploma can include completion of the Qualification in Career Guidance and Development (QCGD) which is professionally accredited by the Career Development Institute UK (CDIUK).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT In session 2013/14 the Pg Diploma element of this course carried SAAS postgraduate loan funding for eligible students.

Check www.saas.gov.uk for 2014/15 loan info.

Campus Paisley, e-learning School Social Sciences Intake February and September Duration MSc (e-learning) up to 2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time/e-learning) 1 year/2 years Certificate (part-time/e-learning) up to 2 years Contact Graham Allan or Janet Moffett +44 (0)141 848 3950/3792 or 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk ENTRY The normal entrance requirement for the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma is a degree or similar qualification.

Applications from candidates who do not possess the qualifications above may also be considered. Such applicants may have completed a workplace qualification such as an S/NVQ in Advice and Guidance, and in all cases should be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, experience and maturity, and satisfy the University that they have the potential to reach the academic standards required of a course at postgraduate level by holding at least an HNC in Social Sciences, Career Guidance or an equivalent qualification.

The University welcomes applications from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those groups which have been traditionally under represented in the career guidance profession.

Applicants for the part-time and e-learning Certificate and Diploma are expected to be employed for the whole duration of their course in a career or educational guidance context, or in an organisation whose main function is to give educational or careers guidance to adults.

Please see page 178 for more details. * Depending on your method of study

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“The School’s academics are at the top of their field and they strive to help you develop your potential. There’s a real opportunity to develop engaging relationships with both lecturers and students. Achieving a degree equips you with skills for life and with the current job situation gives you a head start. My advice to new students would be enjoy your studies and be enthusiastic.”

Graeme Smith School of Social Sciences PhD student

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Sport and Exercise

First-class facilities, a wealth of sporting expertise, and links with industry partners makes UWS the ideal choice if you’re considering a career in sport or exercise. With an emphasis on research and a focus on practical experience we can help you get ahead in the sport and leisure industries.

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“Studying at UWS has given me the opportunity to be a student ambassador for Lead 2014. To be able to participate in such a great event has been a wonderful experience. Lead 2014 has been fun and I feel I’ve learned a lot – having it on my CV will help me in the future.”

Alan Wright SCHOOL OF SCIENCE STUDENT

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Sport and Exercise SECTION CONTENTS

SPORT AND EXERCISE AT UWS

Exercise and Health Science

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Sports Coaching

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NB Please be aware in order to secure a student visa, overseas students (Non-EU) will be required to study full-time.

We have a wealth of expertise in delivering sport education and research. Our first-rate facilities, extensive links with professional bodies and teaching from lecturers with experience of working with major sporting bodies makes UWS the ideal choice for postgraduate study.

TEACHING EXPERTISE Our academics are experts in their field, many with international profiles in science, health and sport and experience with organisations such as the Olympic and Commonwealth bodies and the Welsh Rugby Union.

We also work with a range of partners including Glasgow School of Sport, the Scottish Football Association and we have links with organisations such as Sport Scotland, BASES, UK Sport and many more.

FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES Newly developed facilities, spanning four floors of the Almada building at Hamilton Campus, is equipped to carry out cutting-edge research and deliver state-of-the-art instruction.

Labs and learning areas include an exercise physiology laboratory, strength and conditioning laboratory, blood analysis laboratory, EMGECG and vascular ultrasound laboratory, biomechanics laboratory, social psychology laboratory, a computer laboratory equipped with the latest in student research and learning software, along with a traditional sports hall.

Students can have supervised access and experience with: • health assessment • ergometric fitness assessment • electromyography, electrocardiography, and ultrasonography • sports event management • commercial fitness practice • community fitness intervention • sport performance analysis • social and psychological analysis • coaching practice

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LEAD 2014 UWS recently hosted a prestigious Lead 2014 conference at Hamilton Campus which saw secondary school young leaders being mentored

by UWS academics and student tutors, in how to plan, organise and manage a Commonwealth Games themed sports festival. Lead 2014, a partnership between Sport Scotland, Youth Sports Trust, and Glasgow 2014, aims to develop skills of youth leaders in the build up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The intention is to use sport as a springboard to hone and develop leadership ability among young people and in turn provide an opportunity for children across the region to engage with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE (ICEHS) Our research focuses on the health agenda, integrating the multifaceted areas of physical activity such as physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and sociology; as well as having an ecological perspective.

There are three sub-divisions of research activity within ICEHS: • Scottish Sports Academy (SSA) • Scottish Centre for Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitative Science (SCCERS) • Scottish Centre for Exercise & Wellbeing in the Community (SCEWC) The Institute has expertise in physiology, biomechanics, biochemistry, psychology, sociology, sports coaching, health, sports management and sports development.

We have recently created new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for research in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, cardiovascular measurements and clinical rehabilitation. Further additions to expand provision of biochemistry and biomechanical facilities are expected to follow shortly. This will enhance our current collaborations with athletic groups such as the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and the Scottish Football Association (SFA), and will offer highly developed scientific support to these groups which can contribute to improvements in performance.

In addition, the group can improve coaching performance to advanced levels and sports development.

For further information on the Institute visit www.uws.ac.uk/icehs

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RESEARCH WITH REAL-WORLD IMPACT Recent projects include: • Health of the Nation Research – UK government guidelines suggest that we should exercise for thirty minutes, at a moderate pace, five times a week. Our research shows that the same, if not more beneficial, results are obtainable by performing intermittent activities that are very high in intensity for just four minutes a day, five times a week.

This could have major positive effects on obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes – diseases that are most prevalent in Scotland.

• UWS research has challenged current dietary advice and emphasised the need for people to consume more natural fats.

• Independent research of a new product to aid teenagers’ fitness.

The Shoogle is an instability trainer that helps to tone the core and lower body while raising the heart rate to the ‘fat burning zone’.

• A recent research project revealed the benefits of beetroot juice in boosting athletic performance at altitude.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Practical experience, professional recognition and flexible study options are highlighted in course entries – see key below:

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Depending on your chosen course you may have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The MSc Sports Coaching provides the necessary foundation knowledge and skills for professional accreditation with a number of bodies – see course entry for details.

PART-TIME OPTIONS Our courses can also be studied parttime – see course entries for details.

Sport and Exercise

EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE Physical inactivity is a major factor in the national and international epidemic of preventable diseases. The MSc examines the effectiveness of exercise health interventions and investigates the use of exercise as a tool to assess future health risks. It focuses on equipping you with the high level skills required to implement and interpret all types of exercise based data. With a strong emphasis on research, the course also offers practical experience.

ABOUT THE COURSE To be effective, professionals must have a strong knowledge of the debilitating effects of disease, understand the physiological rationale for exercise testing and exercise interventions, understand how to engender behaviour change and be able to effectively practice and manage exercise interventions.

The MSc will train graduates in each of these disciplines.

There is also a strong focus on research informed practice within the course. Consequently there are modules that will aid in the design and implementation of exercise and health research as well as in the data analyses of such research. These units are key not only in enhancing your ability to find, interpret and critically appraise literature from an expert standpoint, but also in preparation for your MSc project.

The course includes modules which address each of these critical and demanding areas. It looks at analysis of individuals behaviour in the context of their exercise and health choices and uses the growing area of network analyses as a novel method of investigation. Allied to this is a strong emphasis on health screening and the understanding of medical data, covering the theory and interpretation of the tests that patients with chronic lifestyle diseases may have undergone; such as oral glucose tolerance testing, vascular ultrasound analyses of endothelial function, measures of visceral adiposity, exercise tolerance testing as well as a variety of bloodborne markers for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

You will be taught by academic staff who are research active and have published research papers in the area of exercise and health science, including professors who have published key books and research evidence within their domains.

You will have opportunities to gain practical experience in all of these measures within specific modules, and, if appropriate, within your MSc project. In addition, you will cover exercise prescription for a variety of hypokinetic diseases and for special populations who may also suffer from chronic conditions. The course also includes skills training for delivering, monitoring and enhancing exercise protocols using our newly redeveloped strength and conditioning suite.

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YOUR LEARNING Postgraduate Diploma • Research Methods for Exercise

and Health Science • Health Behaviour and Network Analyses • Epidemiology and Health Screening • Data Analyses for Exercise Science • Applied Strength and Conditioning • Exercise Prescription for

Special Populations MSc Upon successful completion of the taught modules, students can undertake a project which will lead to the award of the MSc. FURTHER STUDY Graduates from the course may wish to pursue further studies i.e. a PhD within the area of Exercise and Health.

ENTRY Campus Hamilton School Science Intake September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year^/2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months ^To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Nick Sculthorpe 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The Exercise and Health Science MSc is especially suited to those who work in, or wish to move into, private or public health care, health promotion, or into the health and fitness industry. Careers for graduates could include exercise physiologist or exercise specialist with the NHS, in community health provision, or the private sector.

Normally 2:1 in Sport Science, Exercise Science, Nursing, Physiotherapy or related area.

Applicants with a 2:2 and relevant experience in the exercise and health sector may also be considered.

Applicants returning to education with a science based first degree and relevant experience in the exercise and health sector may also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details.

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SPORTS COACHING The MSc Sports Coaching prepares you for a career as a coach, strength and conditioner, or for working in sport science support. The course is delivered by experts with extensive experience in sports research and encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to sport performance.

ABOUT THE COURSE The course enables current practitioners to develop their conceptual and theoretical understanding in the field of sports coaching. Practical skills in a range of scientific disciplines will be further developed in order to enhance the coaching process. Students are required to critically reflect upon contemporary principles and practices in sports coaching. There is an emphasis on students becoming effective and reflective practitioners and a significant proportion of the course is vocationally focused and student driven.

TEACHING/LEARNING The curriculum will increase knowledge and apply understanding of sport science and/or coaching to develop experience of performance sport. In the taught part of the course, lectures will normally account for 50% of class contact time. The remainder will consist of seminars, practical sessions, laboratory sessions, oral presentations, case studies and poster presentations. Teaching is delivered by subject specific experts with extensive experience in sport and exercise research.

Practical sessions are supervised and take place in the recently upgraded exercise physiology, strength and conditioning and sports analysis laboratories. These sessions are specifically designed to create a learning environment where both group and individual learning will take place, involving observation, demonstration, participation, problem-solving and reporting. Other practical sessions will be field-based, providing necessary practical skills to successfully intervene in an athlete’s physical development. All course units are explicitly devised to address the optimisation of performance.

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YOUR LEARNING Modules currently include: • Coaching Process • Peak Performance • Research Process in Sport • Team Performance • Applied Strength and Conditioning • Instructional Issues for Coaches • Sports Coaching dissertation Students usually complete 6 modules over 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally undertake an additional 3 month research project to complete the MSc. OUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS The course is designed to provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills for those who wish to work with performers as a coach, strength and conditioner or in sport science support. In addition, it offers an avenue for elite performers to study their own performance and to develop the necessary skills to help their future performance, or prepare them for work opportunities after retirement from sport.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The course also provides the necessary foundation knowledge and skills for professional accreditation with a number of bodies including the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) or appropriate higher coaching awards (Level 3 or above).

ENTRY Campus Hamilton School Science Intake September Duration MSc (full-time/part-time) 1 year^/2 years Diploma (full-time/part-time) 9 months/18 months ^To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the Pg Diploma and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

Contact Dr Chris Easton 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 out with UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

Minimum entry requirement 2:2 honours degree in a related sport/exercise science area.

Individuals with professional related experience will also be considered.

Please see page 178 for more details.

Applying to UWS

APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS Applications for most taught* and research courses can be made online at www.uws.ac.uk/apply For further course information please contact University Direct on 0800 027 1000 (+44 141 849 4101 outwith UK).

Students must provide two references as part of their online application.

References should be supplied on headed note paper by someone who knows you in an educational or work capacity. For further information about higher degrees by research (MPhil, PhD or MRes) contact the Innovation and Research Office (IRO) on +44 (0)141 848 3576. Details of research studentships (where applicable) can also be obtained by visiting www.uws.ac.uk/research Applications for PGDE Primary and Secondary can also be made through UCAS Teacher Training online at www. ucas.com/apply/teacher-training Once you register your details through UCAS Teacher Training you will be able to choose where, when and how you plan to study.

Applicants have two opportunities to secure a place – Apply 1 and Apply 2 with applicants being able to submit applications through Apply 1 from 21st November 2013 or Apply 2 (from 2nd January 2014). The application fee for UCAS Teacher Training for entry in 2014 is £19. For more information please visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.com *Please note applications for Adult Nursing leading to registration (page 128), Mental Health Nursing leading to registration (page 128), Msc Midwifery leading to registration (page 134), and the BA Integrated Public Service (page 145) should be made via UCAS – see individual course entries for details.

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS Entrance qualifications are included in each course entry. Where a degree is asked for, this refers to a degree from a UK institution or an equivalent qualification from an international university recognised by the National Recognition Information Centre for the UK. Qualifications can be uploaded as part of your online application and will be checked upon receipt of your completed application form.

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OVERSEAS APPLICANTS Applicants resident overseas should visit the UK Border Agency website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk to find out more about studying in the UK and applying for a student visa. As the level of overseas tuition fees is substantial, prospective students should ascertain the approximate amount of these fees for the duration of their study, and the maintenance costs to cover books, accommodation and living expenses should also be considered. Further information on maintenance costs can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS) This Home Office scheme applies to some courses in specific areas, such as engineering, science and computing.

Overseas students who apply for a particular programme may need to apply for an ATAS certificate – you will need to quote the course JACS code when applying. Contact us on 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) or for more information on ATAS visit www.fco.gov.uk/atas Please note you will be required to produce your ATAS Certificate at enrolment.

SCOTTISH BAPTIST COLLEGE APPLICATIONS The Scottish Baptist College is located on Paisley Campus and its courses are validated by the University. Courses on offer include the Degree of Bachelor of Divinity in Theology with Pastoral Studies, and the Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Studies with Work Based Learning. The College is the primary denominational training facility for ministry in Scottish Baptist churches, but is increasingly attracting nonBaptists who are looking to train for full-time ministry, chaplaincy or RE teaching. The College also offers a range of part-time courses, both on-site and in churches.

For further information, please visit www.scottishbaptistcollege.org or give the College a call on 0141 848 3988 or e-mail joyce.holloway@uws.ac.uk PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOANS Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans that can be used to help pay for work-related learning.

You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Skills Funding Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries.

Because the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, they should only be considered as an option once all other student funding options have been investigated.

For more information visit www.gov. uk/career-development-loans or call 0800 585 505. Our learning provider registration number is 3917.

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FINANCE

POSTGRADUATE FEES The figures for the 2014/15 cohort are intended as a guide to our postgraduate tuition fees, and are subject to annual review. To check on any fee updates contact the University Finance Office on +44 (0)141 848 3196/3351/3190, e-mail uni-direct@uws.ac.uk or visit our website www.uws.ac.uk/tuition-fees Postgraduate Fees (February 2014) International students from outwith the EU: Arts-based £10,000 Science-based £10,500 UK students outwith Scotland: £7,250 (full-time) £1,210 (per module) Scottish students and students from non-UK EU member states: £3,400 (full-time) £555 (per module) Postgraduate Fees (September 2014) International students from outwith the EU: Arts-based £10,300 Science-based £10,815 UK students outwith Scotland: £3,400 (full-time) £555 (per module) Scottish students and students from non-UK EU member states: £3,400 (full-time) £555 (per module) MBA Fees MBA fee for full-time/part-time for all students studying at one of the UWS campuses £14,500* For distance learning and offcampus fees check the fees section of the UWS website. *Our new MBA launches February 2014 (see page 79) with an impressive funding package available to celebrate the programme’s introduction. The range of support offered could provide £6000 in scholarship to students.

Further information Visit the UWS website at www.uws. ac.uk/tuition-fees for full details of the standard and non-standard fee rates or contact the Finance Office on +44 (0)141 848 3196/3351/3190.

NB All students will be required to pay a £40 graduation registration fee before they graduate.

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Information for International (Non EU) Students The fees shown include all tuition, registration, and examination costs.

International (non EU) students will be required to pay a £3,500 deposit before their CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is issued. The remaining 50% of the fee has to be paid at enrolment with the second 50% payable by 10th January (for September enrolments or equivalent) or 10th August (for February enrolments or equivalent).

There is a 10% fee discount offered to those full-time, full-fee paying international (non EU) students paying their full tuition fee prior to or on enrolment, provided this is within one week of formal classes commencing.

No discounts will be given in the event of late arrival for any courses or to students undertaking discounted courses.

ACCOMMODATION FEES The contract for UWS accommodation covers a 40-week period. All students in UWS accommodation are required to pay the first accommodation instalment prior to moving in.

Please note: students are required to pay by monthly instalments for accommodation only: • Full-time students (2 Trimesters) – pay 7 instalments, 10th October until 10th April • Full-time students (Trimester 1 only) – pay 3 instalments, 10th October until 10th December • Full-time students (Trimester 2 only) – pay 3 instalments, 10th February until 10th April STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY FOR SCOTLAND (SAAS) SAAS; Scottish students SAAS administers a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan for selected postgraduate courses. You can find a comprehensive list of these courses on the SAAS website. Applicants can apply from early April and should visit the SAAS website (www.saas.gov.uk) for application instructions. The Tuition Fee Loan is repayable under the same rules as the student loan for living costs you may have received as an undergraduate.

Other UK students outwith Scotland should contact their local authority for funding information.

An international student accommodation bursary is offered to full-time, full-fee paying international (non EU) students living in University accommodation – this gives £1,000 reduction in the 40-week accommodation contract costs.

(NB Students are advised to contact SAAS for information on their eligibility on 0300 555 0505. For further details on relevant programmes contact University Direct on +44 (0)141 848 7044 outside UK).

A 5% discount on the full accommodation fee, after deduction of any bursary, is offered to all students staying in the University’s residential accommodation for a 40 week tenancy, as long as accommodation fees are paid in full prior to or on enrolment, provided this is within one week of formal classes commencing. The prepayment for students starting in September must be received by 22nd August, or immediately after the offer is made if it’s past this date. For all other students, starting outwith September, the prepayment must be paid immediately after the offer is made. Eligibility conditions apply – for further details see our website. For further information see our website or email accommodation@uws.ac.uk

Please see adjacent for details of Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship or for details of other scholarship and incentive schemes available for international students visit www. uws.ac.uk/internationalfinance

SCOTLAND’S SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Amount The scholarship amount is for £2,000 and can be awarded for one year of study on an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD programme.

Eligibility The scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals and is aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hardworking individuals to live, work and study in Scotland.

You must be able to demonstrate that you can meet the cost of living and the cost of the remaining tuition fees.

Details of award The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning and science nation, and are therefore, targeted at the priority sectors of: • Creative industries • Life sciences • Technology • Financial services • Renewable and clean energy This includes a wide range of subjects across all of Scotland’s universities and higher education institutions.

Application procedure You must first apply to University of the West of Scotland and then to the scholarship programme. The scholarship offer will be subject to obtaining a confirmed offer of admission from a Scottish university. For an application form please visit the website below.

Further information Please visit the scholarship section of the website: www.scotland.org/ index.php/study-in-scotland/ scholarships/saltire-scholarships For details of other scholarship and incentive schemes that may be available for international students visit www.uws.ac.uk

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS It is essential that you have a good command of written and spoken English if you wish to succeed in your studies.

The Home Office requires a minimum entry level of B2 in the European Common Framework, and there are several English Language Tests which can be taken to show this – for example, an overall IELTS score of 6 or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) is usually acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English, but please check with the individual School or Department to which you are applying, as this may vary. A sample of English language requirements accepted by UWS is detailed in the table opposite.* Tests should normally be taken no more than two years before the date of admission. In addition to satisfying UWS requirements, students applying for a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK must also comply with the guidelines set by the Home Office. Further information is available at www.ukba. homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/ studying/adult-students/evidence/cas/

UWS entry requirements conform to the Home Office’s list of accepted English language test providers, which is subject to change (see http:// www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visasimmigration/studying/adult-students/ can-you-apply/english-language/) click on the ‘List of approved English language tests’ on the right-hand side of the page. These requirements are also subject to University review and updates which can be checked at www.uws.ac.uk/english-language/

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Qualification

Minimum requirement

International English (IELTS) Academic

Overall score of 6, with 5.5 for each component

Cambridge ESOL Certificate Advanced English (CAE)

Grade C

Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Grade C

Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet based test (TOEFL IBT)

80, with Listening – 17 Reading – 18 Speaking – 20 Writing – 17

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

51 in each skill

Students who do not meet UWS English language requirements may wish to consider undertaking the University’s English Language Foundation course, designed to improve ability to understand and use English for general communication and for academic study. The course normally lasts one academic year (from September to May) plus attendance at one of the University’s summer pre-sessional English courses. Students are required to have a level of English equivalent to IELTS 4 to start the course, with no less than 4 in each component.

*Please note that this information is for guidance only.

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Important notice to all applicants

UNIVERSITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All students will be required, as a condition of enrolment, to abide by, and submit to, the procedures of the University’s Regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the current regulations, including the disciplinary regulations, can be consulted in the University Library and is available at www.uws.ac.uk/ regulatoryframework or on request from the Court & Senate Office, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, PA1 2BE, Scotland.

The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver programmes in accordance with the descriptions as set out in the prospectus. In exceptional circumstances, for example due to severe weather, industrial action, construction works, regulatory/compliance matters or other circumstances beyond the University’s control which may impact on the University’s ability to deliver normal services, while every effort will be made to put in place contingency arrangements to minimise disruption to students this may not always be avoidable.

The University intends to offer the range of provision outlined in the University prospectus but as this is produced up to a year before our programmes are offered there may need to be changes from time to time.

The University therefore: • reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of programmes including campus location, to discontinue modules and programmes and to merge and combine programmes, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University.

If the University discontinues any programme on which students are already enrolled, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative programme.

If it makes major changes to any programme on which students are already enrolled it will advise the students as soon as the University believes it is in a position to usefully do so and provide full academic guidance • reserves the right to make amendments to its Regulatory Framework which govern its academic awards with the aim of maintaining high standards and with the student experience in mind. The University publishes its Regulations

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with a summary of all changes each year. Students will be bound by the regulations currently approved

by Senate for implementation during the session in which the student is enrolled. By enrolling on an annual basis students confirm their acceptance of the University Regulations cannot accept any responsibility, and expressly excludes liability, for damage to students’ property and transfer of computer viruses to students’ equipment

In line with the University Tuition Fee Management Policy and Procedure, (www.uws.ac.uk/debtpolicy) students may not be able to participate in a graduation ceremony if they remain in debt to the University.

The University collects and processes information about its applicants, potential applicants and students for academic, administrative, management, pastoral and health and safety reasons and some of this information may constitute sensitive personal data in terms of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Agreement to this is necessary by all enrolled applicants and students and the information will be processed in accordance with the University’s Notification with the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998, and is disclosed to third parties only with the student’s consent, or to meet a statutory obligation or in accordance with the said Notification.

The University is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its activities and, working with applicants, students and staff, it will strive to create an even more environmentally friendly ethos.

YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your rights • to have access to current and accurate information on the following: – your modules and programmes of study – student representation on University Committees – where relevant, arrangements for industrial placement on course/programme of study – University Regulations – University Complaints Procedure – University Single Equality Scheme – University facilities • to be provided with teaching and learning programmes in accordance with published programme specifications and module descriptors • to be informed of the nature, method and scheduling of assessments to be completed during the programme of study • to be assessed and re-assessed in accordance with the appropriate programme and University regulations • to have access to the University’s information, advice and guidance services • to have enquiries dealt with courteously and promptly • to have formal complaints and appeals processed through fair and efficient complaints and appeals procedures • to have the opportunity to provide feedback and express views on the standard and operation of programmes and teaching throughout the University

Your responsibilities Each student of the University has the following responsibilities: • to take your studies seriously, use the Library and other education support facilities, seek advice from your tutors where appropriate, and to notify your tutors of any difficulties you may be experiencing • to attend, unless with good reason for absence, in line with the University’s Student Engagement Policy, all taught elements of the programme of study and all assessments for the programme of study • to submit all coursework and assessments by the specified deadline • to provide medical certification or other documentation relating to any period of absence from the programme of study, in line with the University’s Student Engagement Policy • to be familiar with and abide by the University Regulations • to contribute to the University’s continuing monitoring procedures by providing feedback when requested on the standard and operation of programmes and teaching throughout the University • to pay fees (or arrange for them to be paid) promptly as required by the University • all University staff and students deserve to be treated with respect.

Students should display good conduct and respect for all members of the University community and also show respect for University property and equipment • to maintain the good name of the University when outside its precincts • to act in accordance with relevant University policies as they apply to students. These are referenced in student handbooks and on our website

Important notice to all applicants

UNIVERSITY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 The University is registered as a data user with the Office of the Information Commissioner and undertakes to maintain student data in secure conditions and to process and disclose data only within the terms of its registration. The Student Privacy Notice details the purposes for which data relating to its student population are processed and to whom student data may be disclosed, see www. uws.ac.uk/dataprotection/ Under the Data Protection Act 1998 students have a right to access their personal information held by the University and a right to object to data processing that causes damage and distress. For details of these procedures please contact the University Data Protection Officer (tel +44 (0)141 848 3699).

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE The University is committed to providing the highest level of service for its students and members of the public who may have contact with the University. However, the University recognises that, on occasion, legitimate complaints may be raised by students or members of the public. Therefore, the University has a Complaints Handling Procedure which should be used in these instances. Further details on this procedure are available from www.uws.ac.uk/complaints Once all stages of the University’s complaints procedures have been exhausted, the complainant is entitled to ask the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman (SPSO) to look at their complaint. The SPSO considers complaints from people who remain dissatisfied at the conclusion of the University’s Complaints Handling Procedure. The SPSO looks at issues such as service failure and maladministration (administrative fault) as well as the way the University has handled the complaint. Information on how to complain to the SPSO and how it handles complaints can be found on the SPSO website – www. scottishombudsman.org.uk/

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international students from all over the world each year, many through institutional partners in China, partnership working in South East Asia or through student exchange agreements with institutions in the US and across Europe. For more information visit our website or contact University Direct, tel +44 (0)141 849 4101 or e-mail uni-direct@uws.ac.uk

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Applicants should contact the appropriate admissions staff listed if they require further information about their chosen course of study. Applicants are also advised to contact the Disability Service via the Student Link, who support students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. It is important that the University is notified of students’ disabilities in advance, to allow individual support arrangements to be discussed prior to commencement of studies. More information about the service can be found at the website www.uws.ac.uk/disabilityservice or contact our staff on: Ayr +44 (0)1292 886005 or disabilityservice.ayr@uws.ac.uk Dumfries +44 (0)1387 345825 or studentservices-dumfries@uws.ac.uk Hamilton +44 (0)1698 894448 or disabilityservice.hamilton@uws.ac.uk Paisley +44 (0)141 848 3518 or disabilityservice.paisley@uws.ac.uk

SMOKE-FREE POLICY The University operates a smoke-free policy at Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley campuses. In Dumfries, because the campus does not belong to UWS, the policy cannot apply in the same way. However, the University strongly advocates maintaining a smoke-free environment at Dumfries Campus. Visit www.uws.ac.uk/ smokefree for more details.

Postgraduate and Post-experience Prospectus 2014

INDEX A Accommodation Acute and Critical Care Adult Nursing (Leading to Professional Registration) Advanced Biomedical Science Advanced Clinical Practice Advanced Computer Systems Development Alcohol and Drug Studies Applications Applied Social Science Applied Social Science (Civil Society and Public Affairs) Applied Social Science (Criminal Justice) Applied Social Science (Applied Psychology) Applied Social Science (Global Social Work and Social Policy) Ayr Campus

44 140 128 152 138 86 166 178 167 167 167 167 167 36

B Biotechnology Broadcast Journalism

153 96

C Campuses Cancer Care Cancer and Palliative Care Career Guidance and Development Child Protection Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Computer-Aided Engineering Creative Media Practice

34 140 138 168 139 139 120 97

D Data Protection Drug Design and Discovery Dumfries Campus

182 154 38

E Education – Career-long Professional Learning Options Education – Childhood Practice Education – Primary Education – Secondary Education – Teaching and Learning in Higher Education English language requirements Enterprise Software Systems Exercise and Health Science

106 109 110 111 112 180 87 176

F Finance

179

H Hamilton Campus Health Studies (BSc) Health Studies (MSc) Health Studies (Family Health) Health Studies (Maternal and Child Health) Human Resource Management

40 145 129 130 131 72

I Information Technology Integrated Public Service (BSc) International applications International Financial Management International Human Resource Management International Management International Marketing Management IT Academy

88 145 178 73 74 75 76 85, 88

L Later Life Studies* Lifelong Learning Academy Logistics and Supply Chain Management

132 25 77

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M Management and New Technology Managing Respiratory Disorders Maternal and Child Health in Advanced Neonatal Practice Maternal and Child Health in Advanced Paediatric Practice MBA Mental Health Nursing (Leading to Professional Registration) Midwifery (Leading to Professional Registration) Mobile Web Development Music: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

78 141 133 133 79 128 134 89 98

N Neonatal Nursing Nursing

141 135

O Occupational Safety and Health Orthopaedic Care

155 142

P Paisley Campus Palliative Care Project Management Project Management (International) Psychosocial Interventions

42 142 156 158 136

Q Quality Management Quality Management (International)

157 158

R Research

20

S Scholarships Scottish Baptist College Sensor Design Sexual and Reproductive Health Songwriting and Performance Sport at UWS Sports Coaching Student Link Student support Students’ Association Students with disabilities Study in Scotland Supporting Clinical Research*

21, 29, 58, 60, 179 178 121 143 99 58 177 29 29 56 182 60 143

U UKCISA University terms and conditions Unscheduled Care

60 182 144

V Vulnerability

137

W Waste and Clean Technologies Working with Older People

159 144

*At time of print, course offered subject to final University approval.

Further information

AN INCLUSIVE INSTITUTION

The University has a tradition of widening access to Higher Education from all sectors of the community and in attracting students from under represented socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment extends to applicants and students, regardless of their background, culture or other protected equality characteristic. Our staff work to promote understanding and integration and will not tolerate exclusion, bullying, harassment or victimisation of students.

Students have a responsibility to abide by the University’s commitment to eliminate discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote understanding between people of diverse backgrounds.

Full details are available at www.uws.ac.uk/equality

CAMPUSES Ayr Campus University Avenue, Ayr KA8 0SX Scotland Tel +44 (0)1292 886000 Dumfries Campus Dudgeon House, Dumfries DG1 4ZN Scotland Tel +44 (0)1387 345800 Hamilton Campus Almada Street, Hamilton ML3 0JB Scotland Tel +44 (0)1698 283100 Paisley Campus Paisley PA1 2BE Scotland Tel +44 (0)141 848 3000 Contact us University Direct 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk www.uws.ac.uk

Photography John Barnes, Gordon Burniston, Armando Ferrari, Keith Hunter, Daniel Ibbotson, iStock, Brian Sweeney, RED 10 Design and Art Direction GraphicalHouse www.graphicalhouse.com

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CAMPUSES AYR CAMPUS

DUMFRIES CAMPUS

HAMILTON CAMPUS

PAISLEY CAMPUS

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DUDGEON HOUSE

ALMADA STREET

PAISLEY

AYR

DUMFRIES

HAMILTON

PA1 2BE

KA8 0SX

DG1 4ZN

ML3 0JB

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TEL +44 (0)1387 345800

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