PG Guide: Education, Humanities and Health & Social Care by University of Gloucestershire

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Education & Humanities, Health & Social Care Postgraduate Guide 2020/21

Education Health & Social Work Literary & Critical Studies Religious, Philosophical & Historical Studies Teacher Training

Contents Our expertise Connecting you How we support you Location and the local area Our campuses Accommodation International students Postgraduate degrees explained How to apply Fees Funding School of Education & Humanities Education Taught degrees Research degrees Humanities Taught degrees Research degrees School of Health & Social Care Health and Social Care Taught degrees Research degrees

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Expertise Our expertise is the knowledge, research, facilities, services and partnerships that enrich your learning experience and enhance your career prospects. Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge, experience and expertise into their teaching and research. You’ll study alongside professionals from different backgrounds and apply your learning to examine topics from a variety of perspectives. Each of our academic schools contributes to our learning-led, research-informed environment. We embed research in all our activities, ensuring students and staff benefit from and contribute to vibrant subject communities, engaged in fundamental and applied research. Our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted research areas. More than 25% of the work in all 6 of the university’s submissions to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) was recognised as internationally excellent or world leading.

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The university’s Research Priority Areas build on our strengths and recognise the opportunities to contribute to contemporary challenges. These include: Applied Business & Technology Being Human: Past, Present and Future Creative Practice as Research Environmental Dynamics and Governance Learning & Professional Contexts Sport, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing

Ranked 6th globally in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2019

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Connected

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We’ll connect you to a community of experienced practitioners and industry professionals who will provide you with a rich learning experience, enhance your career prospects and help grow your professional network. We challenge students to question their assumptions and we encourage collaboration to produce insightful innovators, creators and leaders. We apply real-world experience to our teaching, ensuring your learning is relevant to your career. Many of our lecturers and professors are active in their industry and bring the latest knowledge to their teaching. They’ll provide you with opportunities to connect and network with industry contacts.

A number of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning you can gain exemptions towards professional qualifications while studying for your degree. And based at our Oxstalls Campus is The Growth Hub – a partnership between the university and Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The Growth Hub offers a wealth of business resources and access to networks within the local community, and also hosts a series of free business workshops. Led by external speakers, these cover topics such as marketing planning, GDPR guidance and social media for SMEs.

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Support The support we provide involves a network of people and tools to empower individuals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; providing them with the confidence and capacity to capitalise on opportunities. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be joining a vibrant and active community of lecturers, professors and students, here to challenge and support you to become a better practitioner, enhancing your learning and career prospects. Our support is flexible, accommodating your lifestyle to facilitate your learning. Our Helpzone staff are trained advisers who offer confidential advice and support on both academic and personal challenges. We have dedicated staff who can advise on a range of areas, from studying with a learning or physical disability to managing your time and responsibilities around your studies. Our counsellors and trained mental health advisers offer free and confidential advice for all. Helpzones are open every weekday, and you can use the drop-in service or book an appointment.

For postgraduate students we recognise this may be your first experience of university and that you could be returning to study after a long period away. From childcare advice to help with academic queries and academic writing skills, the Student Experience Team is here to support you throughout your time here, and to make sure you have access to and are aware of our support, opportunities and services. We welcome students from all faiths, spirituality and none. We have dedicated faith spaces on campus and regular events such as weekly prayer breakfasts and the international cafĂŠ.

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Postgraduate degrees explained Taught degrees As a taught master’s degree student, you’ll study an intensive higher level academic qualification with a similar learning style to an undergraduate degree, including a significant dissertation or project. You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and tutorials, as well as essays and group project work. Taught master’s degrees – Master of Arts (MA) – Master of Design (MDes) – Master of Science (MSc) – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Awards Many taught master’s degrees can be taken as 1 qualification or split into 3 stand-alone awards: postgraduate certificate; postgraduate diploma; master’s stage award. The postgraduate certificate is the first stage and the postgraduate diploma is the first and second stages combined, after which you can top up to a full master’s degree with a master’s stage award. Delivery and study modes – Full-time (1 year), part-time (2-3 years) – International students are required to study on a full-time basis; however, we do offer distance learning in some degrees, including part-time study options – Lectures and tutorials delivered in the daytime, evenings and at weekends – Enrolment is in September and January

Research degrees Research degrees support you to conduct a significant piece of research, contribute to knowledge and advancement in your chosen field, benefiting from professional and personal advancement. Our degrees are underpinned by

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research that has been rated in the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014) as world leading and internationally excellent and many of our programmes involve collaborations with and funding from industry partners. Master’s by research degrees – Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research) – Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) – Master of Research (MRes) – Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctorate degrees – Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) – Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) – Doctorate of Design (DDes)* – Doctor of Education (EdD) – Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE) Awards A master’s by research degree is the first level of postgraduate research. A step on from this, a doctorate qualification is the highest level of degree awarded by UK universities and is considered to be an international benchmark for university study. Doctorate qualifications require significant research and contribution to knowledge. The work produced must be of a publishable standard, which requires rigorous commitment to academia. Delivery and study modes – Full-time 3-4 years, part-time 5-6 years – UK and EU students may choose to study on either a full-time or a part-time basis, or away from the university, where appropriate to the subject of your research – International students studying in the UK on a student visa are required to study on a full-time basis – Enrolment takes place in October and February *subject to validation

Applying We recognise that everyone’s journey is unique. Here is an outline of the key steps in applying for a postgraduate taught programme at the university. For more information on how to apply for a postgraduate research degree, visit glos.ac.uk/pgapply 1: Course research

2: Visit us

Begin your online search using glos.ac.uk

Take a look at our campuses and study environment, and meet the teaching and support team at an open event. Check glos.ac.uk/opendays for the next available date or email us to arrange a visit. If you’re unable to visit you can take a virtual tour of our campuses at virtualtours.glos.ac.uk

You can also email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk to be put in touch directly with the Academic Course Leader.

4: Finances and funding

3: Try us

Find out if you’re eligible and apply for a postgraduate loan at gov.uk/postgraduateloan

Some courses give you the opportunity to take a module as a taster, before deciding if you want to apply. Email enquiries@glos.ac.uk for more information.

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5: Time to apply

6: Receive an offer

7: Enrolment

Apply direct* to us at glos.ac.uk/pgapply Depending on the course, you may be invited to an interview or asked to submit a creative portfolio.

If your application is successful you will receive an offer from us. You’ll need to accept your offer before enrolling. If you have any questions about your application or offer please contact admissions and enquiries on 03330 141414 or email admissions@glos.ac.uk

Congratulations – your offer has been accepted and you’re able to enrol on your degree with the University of Gloucestershire.

*PGCE applications should be made via UCAS.

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Location Gloucestershire is as vibrant and future-facing as it is historic and beautiful. We have 3 campuses across the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester, offering industrystandard facilities and connections with our vast professional network.

Cheltenham and the surrounding area hosts over 45 festivals a year, including the internationally renowned Cheltenham Jazz and Literature festivals. Whether you prefer independent boutiques or high street brands, theatre productions or the Gold Cup races, there’s always something to entertain. With its renovated historic docks offering a cinema, outlet shopping and quayside dining, Gloucester is the perfect place to live and work. Cheer on the ‘cherry and whites’ of Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm, browse the latest brands at Gloucester Quays, or hit the slopes at the city’s very own ski and snowboard centre.

Cheltenham town centre

Cheltenham Promenade

Gloucester Quays

Gloucester Cathedral

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By coach Cheltenham and Gloucester can be reached by the National Express coach service. By rail Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester train stations are both within walking distance of the campus and city centre, or a short bus or taxi ride. By road

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Cheltenham and Gloucester are within commutable reach of major cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford. Both locations are well connected and just a short distance off the M5 J10 (Cheltenham) or J11 (Gloucester). By air The nearest airports are Birmingham International and Bristol airport, 90km from the university. London Heathrow is less than 150km away (approximately 2 hours by road) with easy connection links through National Express and national rail services.

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Our campuses Francis Close Hall

Park

With us from the very beginning, Francis Close Hall has been part of our heritage for over 150 years. Its historic buildings are home to all-new facilities. – Dedicated illustration and landscape architecture studios – Crime scene simulator and forensic interviewing suite – Electroencephalography lab and virtual reality suite – Fully equipped biological, geographical and environmental science labs – Innovative teaching spaces

Home to our design, media, engineering and computing courses. With its modern £1.5 million media centre and £1 million computing and technology suite, this creative campus is a design and technological hub just a few minutes’ walk from Cheltenham town centre.

Hardwick A thriving hub of creativity with its own photography and art studios and gallery.

Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Oxstalls Home to our £18 million Business School and Growth Hub, giving students the chance to work with real businesses alongside their studies, while the nurses of tomorrow get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art clinical simulators. Sports students analyse elite athletes and develop coaching skills in their own international-standard sports arena and top-spec sport science labs – and our performing arts centre offers specialist studio spaces for actors, dancers and singers to rehearse.

Hardwick, Cheltenham

Book an open day

Park, Cheltenham

Our open events give you a chance to find out more about our courses and the flexible modes of study available to you, and you can meet your lecturers and hear from current students.

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Oxstalls, Gloucester

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Accommodation If you’re enrolling as a full-time student and moving to the area, our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas at Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham and Upper Quay halls in Gloucester. Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Lodgings

Opened in 2017 and managed by Uliving, our student village has a refectory and shop, bar, gym, multi-use studio, faith space and 24/7 on-site security. We have almost 800 rooms, many en-suite, in villa-style flats, townhouses and studio apartments. Stagecoach’s subsidised university bus (the 94U) can take you from the village to all campuses and Cheltenham town centre, which is only a 20 minute walk or short cycle ride away.

These are rooms to rent in a landlord’s own home and offer flexibility, with no fixed tenancy agreement. You’ll have your own study bedroom and will share bathroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. The majority of landlords offer selfcatering, although some offer half board.

Upper Quay Upper Quay is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, around 20 minutes’ walk from Oxstalls Campus. It’s among the most historic and interesting areas in the city, with the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral on the doorstep. You can also enjoy the new shops, bars and restaurants on the waterfront. Blackfriars, Gloucester In addition to accommodation at Pittville and Upper Quay, the Blackfriars Residences, run by our partners, Cityheart, offers city-centre living close to the vibrant Gloucester Quays with its designer outlet shopping centre, restaurants, bars and cinema. There are over 300 rooms split across flats, townhouses and studio apartments – all just a short walk from the bus station, offering easy access to Oxstalls Campus.

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University approved housing If you want to live with other postgraduate students in a house share, you’ll need to register on the StudentPad website. StudentPad gives you access to a list of approved housing, which is only available to our students. Not only can you look at available housing but you can also get in touch with other postgraduate students via the digital message board. Each property on the database has been inspected by our housing support team and meets the university’s mandatory registration criteria and safety standards. Halls of residence for international students If you are a new international postgraduate student and you firmly accept your offer and complete the online halls of residence application process by Sunday 2 August 2020, you will be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence or managed housing. glos.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation@glos.ac.uk +44 (0) 1242 714544

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

“I live in a Pittville townhouse with other postgraduate students. It is a great way to meet friends and join a group of like-minded individuals. Learning at postgraduate level means we’re at the same life stage, with a similar outlook, working incredibly hard whilst having the perfect balance between study and social.” Christopher Thomas MSc Forensic Psychology

Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham

Blackfriars, Gloucester

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International Our vibrant and inclusive community welcomes students from around the globe. Industry contacts and expert staff will help you shape your future, ensuring that you are well placed to start your career. The university attracts students from over 60 countries across more than 100 subjects. Our International Team, supported by a global network of agents and partners, is here to help you with every step of your journey. Internationalisation is important to. We work with our students, staff and partners towards improving international relations and solving some of the global challenges of the 21st Century. The University of Gloucestershire is committed to supporting international students and offer the following packages designed to make life here a little easier. International bursaries

International Merit Scholarship

If you’re an international student living in one of our key priority countries (listed below), you may be eligible for an automatic fee waiver off your first year tuition fees.

We have a number of International Merit Scholarships available for postgraduate students who can demonstrate academic excellence. To qualify, students must have achieved a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent. Scholarships are available across all full-time postgraduate taught programmes delivered at the University of Gloucestershire and are awarded as a 50% fee waiver, up to the value of £7,650.

Country of domicile Fee waiver amount Middle East, China, Taiwan, Korea, £2,000 Japan, USA, Non-EU Europe, Caribbean, Central Asia, Rest of World (if not listed below) Canada, Hong Kong, Latin America, £3,000 Macau, South Asia, UK domicile (international fee paying) Africa, South East Asia

£4,000

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Terms and conditions apply. Please visit glos.ac.uk/international to find out more.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started university a little late so had a few questions when I arrived. The university helped me a lot. The staff eased my concerns and told me exactly what I needed to do. At the same time I had a personal tutor who was really supportive and helped me a lot with my professional practice and career guidance.â&#x20AC;? Pearl Liu MA Landscape Architecture student

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Fees The annual tuition fee you pay will depend on whether you’re from the UK/EU or elsewhere. Find further details at glos.ac.uk/pgfees Home/EU students

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£2,200 - £3,200

PG Diploma

£4,500 - £6,400

Master’s Stage Award

£2,800 - £4,000

£4,000

Full Degree

£6,700 - £9,600

£9,600

£9,250

Research degrees – fees per year**

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

Postgraduate taught degrees*

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

PG Certificate

£4,900 - £5,100

PG Diploma

£9,800 - £10,200

Master’s Stage Award

£5,100

Full Degree

£14,700 - £15,300

£15,300

£14,700

Research degrees – fees per year

Full-time

Part-time

MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)

£5,800***

£3,000***

Master’s of Research

£5,315

£2,660

Professional doctorates

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885 £2,885

International students

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

*The Postgraduate Taught fees above are based on 2020/21 entry. **Please note that 2020/21 Postgraduate Research and Professional Doctorate fees are not available at time of print, though we have provided the 2019/20 fees as a guide (these are likely to be subject to inflationary uplifts). Please check glos.ac.uk/fees for the latest information or contact us before submitting your application. Please note that some courses offer an international field trip and costs are in addition to tuition fees. Please refer to the website for further information. ***Where the first year of PG Cert Research Methods is delivered outside of the UK there is a surcharge of £3,000 if delivered in the EU and £3,500 if delivered outside of the EU.

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Funding

Money Advice Team

Postgraduate doctoral loan

The university has a dedicated Money Advice Team to offer information and guidance on all aspects of postgraduate student finance. They also advise on the application process and offer a check and send service. The team provides a confidential service to prospective and current students and is always happy to help. E: moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk T: 01242 714535

A postgraduate doctoral loan up to the value of £25,700 (non-means tested) is available to help towards the payment of tuition fees and/or living costs. For more information and eligibility details, visit gov.uk/doctoral-loan

Alumni discount Students who have successfully completed a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate degree in 2019/20 and opt to study a postgraduate master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the academic year 2020/21, will receive a 20% discount off the course tuition fee. Students who completed their undergraduate course in 2018/19 or earlier will receive a 10%* discount. Postgraduate loan scheme For the academic year 2020/21, students applying for master’s degrees can benefit from a non-means tested loan of up to £10,906**. If you’re studying for 2, 3 or 4 academic years, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your degree. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and paid directly into your bank account.

PGCE and teacher training PGCE students can receive the same financial support from the government as undergraduate students. UK and EU students can apply to the government for a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees and a maintenance loan to assist with living costs. For more information on funding for PGCE programmes, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk Other funding sources There are many additional funding sources available; including studentships, bursaries, grants, loans and scholarships, and you may be able to get help from your employer. If you’d like to learn more about funding options, please contact the Money Advice Team on 01242 714535 or email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

*Note re exclusions: 20% discount refers to all postgraduate diploma or master’s (including master’s by research) programmes excluding graduate diplomas and professional courses. Figures are correct at time of print (August 2019), visit glos.ac.uk/fees for latest information. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more details

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Education

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Whether new to the world of education or an active practitioner, you’ll be joining a supportive, inspirational community of experienced teachers, researchers and experts. We’ve been training teachers since 1847 and our initial teacher education in the primary and secondary phases is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2015/16). Next generation teaching

Learning community

We believe in the transformational potential of education, the centrality of social justice to our actions, the value of community and that diversity enriches learning. Whether you are currently a leader in education, striving to become one or simply seeking to improve your practice, our courses will give you the opportunity to reflect on your experience, explore the latest research and innovations, and develop the strategic thinking required to improve and guide your practice. You’ll also have access to hub networks such as Computing at School (CAS) and the GLOWMaths Hub.

Providing exceptional support, specialist subject expertise and a network of over 400 schools for first-rate placement opportunities, we are a close-knit community of educators. As well as joining that community, you can meet and engage with like-minded teachers through the LeARN network, and we also offer tailored Continuing Professional Development modules for schools. Education experts We have been making a significant contribution to education in Gloucestershire and beyond for over 150 years. Leading the way in high-quality research, teaching and professional education, we have earned an excellent reputation both in terms of student satisfaction and quality of course delivery. Our specialisms include curriculum studies, early years, special educational needs, educational leadership, learning for sustainability and professional development. We also have expertise in education policy, emotional health and wellbeing, extremism, children’s literature, family studies and values in education.

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Research Clare Harris Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies

Clare Harris is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the Early Childhood Studies BA. Clare’s career started as a class teacher in Key Stage 2 but her passion for early years grew when she moved into the Early Years Foundation Stage. Fascinated by this experience, she undertook further studies and completed an MEd in Early Years. This opportunity afforded her the opportunity of examining parental partnership, in particular within her study on mothers’ perceptions of support groups. The findings of this study and the desire to promote the voice of mothers became the catalyst for embarking on her PhD. Employed mothers Clare’s PhD research utilises interpretive phenomenological analysis to explore mature, professionally employed mothers’ experience of motherhood. The study is underpinned by the notion that critical to an early years professional’s ability to work effectively with parents is having an understanding of their perspective. The aim is to foreground the mothers’ voice by investigating their life world of being in employment with parental commitments. The interdisciplinary nature of the study, as well as its methodological approach, will contribute to the current early years discourse. Clare is also leading a Learning Innovative for Tomorrow project within the university, aimed at developing the cultural lens for globally-literate early years professionals.

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Lynda Kay Academic Course Leader: MA Education, Inclusion and Leadership and PG Cert NASENCO Award

Dr Eve Tandoi Academic Course Leader: Master’s of Research

Lynda Kay worked as a mainstream primary school teacher, SENCO and senior leader for over 26 years. After completing her MEd Inclusive Education, Lynda worked for a local authority specialist SEN advisory team supporting schools and parents/carers with meeting the requirements of children with communication and interaction needs.

As a teacher working at primary schools in London, Eve became increasingly interested in the role that high-quality children’s literature could play in promoting critical and creative thinking. This interest has remained with her over the years, as she completed her postgraduate study and began lecturing. Eve has presented at conferences and symposia on subjects as diverse as 21st-century literature, reading for pleasure, hybrid novels, embodied metaphors and dialogism. Her research draws on a range of theorists from the fields of education, literature and philosophy to examine reading transactions and explore the impact reading has on children’s cognitive development.

Effective pedagogy for children with speech, language and communication needs Lynda’s PhD research is focused on exploring effective pedagogy for children with speech, language and communication needs who present with challenging behaviour in school. The impetus for this research focus has arisen from evidence which suggests that teachers express greatest apprehension with regard to the inclusion of learners who present with severe emotional and behavioural needs. The proposed research seeks to challenge negative perceptions regarding the inclusion of this focused group. In the early stages of this research, Lynda has designed a model of the strata of gatekeepers to be consulted for permission for research with children and other vulnerable participants to support research. Additionally, she has designed a framework to support researchers with decision-making in their designing of ethical research involving children in educational contexts.

Deconstructing semantic and iconic representations of evolution in children’s literature Charles Darwin’s work captured the public imagination and revolutionised the study of science. However, although his theory of evolution is accepted by the scientific community, there is still ongoing debate about how it should be taught within schools. Working in collaboration with colleagues in Canada, this study analyses how key concepts of evolutionary thinking, such as survival of the fittest, are represented in the burgeoning number of picturebooks on the topic. As researchers, we are excited to be working with young people in two continents to explore how developing an understanding of evolution affects their understanding of themselves and to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue through the use of video conferencing.

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EDUCATION

Academic Practice

Postgraduate Certificate

TAUGHT DEGREE

The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) has been designed to support you in developing your higher education teaching practice.

The PGCAP will provide you with the opportunity to reflect on your role in higher education in the company of others facing similar challenges. You’ll explore the latest teaching practices in higher education and how these are applicable in your own context. The PGCAP will not ‘transmit’ a model of teaching that’s considered to be effective, but rather will actively support you to develop your own philosophical position and establish your own style that’s honed by the demands of the subject, the learning needs of your students and the constraints of the learning environment. The course will also support you in developing your ability to reflect critically on your practice, drawing on theory as well as feedback from others, including your students. The emphasis of the course is on the ongoing development of your practice, and those successfully completing the PGCAP will be recognised as Higher Education Academy Fellows.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

The course comprises of two 30-credit modules: – Academic Practice: Learning and Teaching in Higher Education This module focuses on higher education teaching, including how students learn, how to design learning and assessment, and how to be a reflective practitioner – Academic Practice: Learning Environments in Higher Education This module focuses on the learning environment, including exploring the needs of a diverse student body, how to design teaching inclusively, and the role of learning technology in teaching

– GSCE grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English – A good honours degree or similar professional qualification – A teaching role in higher education (of at least 40 hours’ teaching over the duration of the course)

See university website for full details and course map.

Career paths – Lecturer in higher education institutions – Librarian or professional services member of staff working with higher education students – Lecturer teaching higher education students in a further education context

Teaching and assessment – 2 day teaching block, 5 workshops, and online e-tutoring – Assessment is 100% by coursework, with observations of your teaching and reflective narrative of your practice, including an action plan – The PGCAP is now a component of an Academic Professional Degree Apprenticeship, which will involve further training and support, and an end-point assessment

Study options Part-time (1 year)

Campus Park, Cheltenham

Professional accreditations Higher Education Academy accredited

EDUCATION

Assessment-Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

The Assessment-Only pathway is available to unqualified teachers who have a minimum of 2 years full-time experience, taught in at least 2 schools, early years and/ or further education settings. To proceed on this route, candidates must have the full support of a school that has experience of their teaching. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient breadth and variety of experience to meet all of the Teachers’ Standards without further training. We provide pre-interview guidance, a comprehensive handbook, and online and telephone support. Experienced tutors guide candidates in compiling evidence towards QTS.

Benefits

Entry requirements

– There are multiple entry points each academic year, giving you some flexibility – University staff will work closely with you and your school-based colleagues to support and advise you on an individual basis

– Only available to unqualified teachers with a degree. Most candidates will have a 2:2 honours degree or above – GCSE English, maths and science at grade 4 (C) or above, or an equivalent qualification – Minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience (part-time teaching will be assessed on a case by case basis) – Ability to teach learners from diverse backgrounds, across the whole ability range – To have the full support of the school

TAUGHT DEGREE

The University of Gloucestershire is a successful and experienced provider of the Assessment-Only route. We have a team of specialist assessors and comprehensive documentation to support your learning.

Teaching and assessment – 100% assessment

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EDUCATION

Early Years with EYTS Postgraduate Certificate

TAUGHT DEGREE

Designed for professionals working in an early years setting, this course will enable you to become a specialist in early childhood development while gaining Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) and a recognised qualification in early years.

With endorsement from the Government, this course recognises practitioners who have the skills needed to lead highquality early years practice. The course takes a strong practical focus and is designed to be studied alongside working in an early years setting, enabling you to continue with your current employment while you study. If you do not currently have a role in an early years setting, we’ll support you to find suitable employment. You’ll explore concepts of leadership and management, including managing and measuring the impact of change. Contemporary and controversial issues will also be examined, to strengthen your ability to engage critically with information sources. The course is completely funded, including £7,000 for your employer, enabling them to release you for 10% of the time and to fund supply cover. You’ll gain experience of varied placements and a range of age groups – providing you with different routes into becoming a teacher. For further information visit: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/ explore-my-options

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Advanced Practice in Early Years Engage critically with the latest issues, research and debates within the sector – Child Development in Early Years Develop a deeper understanding of child development theories

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Successful completion of the literacy and numeracy professional skills tests – Employment in the early years sector – At least grade 4 (C) GCSE in maths, English and science, or equivalent

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Career paths – Teaching within early years settings, free schools and independent schools – Education role with local authority – Lecturer in further education

Teaching and assessment – Placement experience, lectures, workshops and reflective study – 100% coursework

Study options Full-time (1 year) Delivered 1 day per week

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“I didn’t know how much I didn’t know, but the university helps you address gaps in your knowledge to make you a better teacher and practitioner. The tutors treat us like grownups – we all have other commitments (such as jobs and family), but they are available to us when we need them.” Sarah Steel Early Years with EYTS graduate

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EDUCATION

Education MA

TAUGHT DEGREE

This flexible course will develop your practice and critical thinking as you explore a range of key areas in education.

The MA Education provides education practitioners, and policymakers working in relevant organisations within the third and private sectors, with key knowledge, skills and abilities. The master’s supports you in sustaining and enhancing the effectiveness of your practice to pursue your career aspirations. With a wide range of modules and the chance to specialise, you can tailor your learning to your professional aims, while developing your practice. The flexible curriculum reflects the latest developments in education and is delivered by a team of dedicated and experienced teaching staff with specialist areas of expertise. In the final stage of the MA, you’ll complete a dissertation focusing on a research topic of your choice. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your own practice, taking the skills and knowledge you gain to implement strategies that meet the needs of your learners.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Critical Perspectives on Education Policy Analyse current policy and consider theories underpinning the socio-cultural context of education to reflect on your own experiences – Research in Education Gain a thorough understanding of research methods in professional educational fields – Advanced Practice in Teaching, Learning and Assessment Discover the process to allow continuing professional development – Education and Sustainability Introduces a values-based approach to education in relation to a wide range of social and environmental issues

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification and/or appropriate work experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

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Campus

Career paths – Middle and senior leadership roles – Learning and development roles – Teachers and lecturers wishing to develop their practice – Progression for further study onto PhD/EdD

Teaching and assessment – Taught by lectures (including guest lecturers), seminars and workshops, while some modules are available online for flexible learning – 100% coursework

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years) Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“The course is aimed at anybody who has to engage with learners, from teaching assistants to industry trainers. It is not just about formal lectures, it’s about discussions – we love the challenging conversations and seeing the students using their increased skills and confidence to really help their learners.” Lynda Kay Academic Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Education

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EDUCATION

Educational Leadership MA

TAUGHT DEGREE

This course is an essential basis for school leaders who would like to understand what the academic field has to contribute to their understanding of leadership.

Leadership is seen as essential for the achievement of educational reform across the globe. This explains how leaders, leading and leadership have moved from obscurity to centre stage over recent years. The purpose of the course is to develop a deep criticality of leadership as applied to educational settings. It’s designed to explore how we lead people and organisations from multiple perspectives, such as psychology, sociology, management and organisational theory. This will allow you to consider and reflect on new ideas and critique your own practice in light of theory and research. Examples of topics from the programme: – exploring interactions between leadership and management – organisational theories and influence on leadership – the question of values & purposes – what can leadership discourses from the business sector tell us about leadership in education? – identifying leadership in your own organisation – recognising and using leadership theory in practice – the role of psychology in leadership – evaluating the value of leadership models – strategy and change

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Leadership and Context Examine leadership and its limitations – Leading and Managing Change Gain a critical understanding and the capacity to create effective change – Coaching and Mentoring in Educational Organisations Develop a deep understanding of personal, social and organisational learning processes – Social, Emotional and Mental Health Focus on the theory and policy underpinning practice with children who have additional social and emotional health needs – A Supervised Dissertation On an agreed aspect of leadership, or coaching and mentoring

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification – Or a substantial experience in a relevant professional field – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

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Career paths Depending on your experience you could progress into one of these roles: – Subject leader or co-ordinator – Assistant head teacher – Deputy or head teacher

Teaching and assessment – Discussion, reflection and case study analysis – 100% coursework

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (3 years)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

EDUCATION

Inclusive Education MEd

Working with experienced education professionals, explore the policies and philosophies of inclusion in relation to special educational needs and wider inclusion groups.

We’ll consider how to evaluate and develop policy and practices in individual educational institutions, and analyse how far current educational contexts of performativity and highstakes accountability may affect developments in inclusionary thinking and practice. The programme is suitable for serving teachers at all career stages and from all sectors of education, and includes: – Perspectives on inclusion, human rights, diversity, social justice, equity and equality - Impacts of social class, gender and ethnicity on achievement and underachievement – Debates on ‘inclusionary pedagogy’ – Theories of change and improvement for inclusionary practice – Parental involvement and pupil participation – Meeting diverse needs of learners – Social, emotional and mental health needs in the mainstream classroom

– Theories and practices of behaviour management

Typical modules – Inclusive Education: Policy, Dimensions and Trends Critically consider a range of perspectives about mainstream, special and inclusive education – The Role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in the Mainstream School Hone the practical skills required by special educational needs coordinator – Supporting learners with SEMH needs Focus on the theory and policy underpinning practice with children with additional social and emotional health needs – A Supervised Dissertation On a relevant topic of your choosing

Entry requirements – At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification – And/or appropriate work experience – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

TAUGHT DEGREE

The course begins with a discussion about how the term ‘inclusion’ can be interpreted. You’ll explore policies and philosophies of inclusion in relation to both special educational needs and special provision, as well as theories of social justice and equality for all students.

Teaching and assessment – 100% assessment

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (3 years)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Career paths – Subject leader role/SENCO – Senior or middle leadership role with a responsibility for inclusion – Practitioners with a specific responsibility for inclusive pedagogy development throughout a school group – Teachers, leaders and practitioners wanting to enhance their inclusive practice

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EDUCATION

PGCE Primary

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/ School Direct PGCE

TAUGHT DEGREE

If you’re looking for a lifelong, challenging and exciting career, teaching may be for you. We were rated Outstanding in our most recent OFSTED inspection (2015/16) and we offer our students an exceptional training experience.

Strong collaboration between outstanding professionals across the university and our partnership schools promotes inspirational research-informed training for aspirational teachers. Our highly professional trainees take responsibility for their own learning and make an immediate impact on pupil progress. We want all of our trainees to make a significant contribution to children’s lives and to feel enriched by successful careers in teaching. Our PGCE Primary Teacher Education course aims to prepare you for entry into the teaching profession, developing your expertise in teaching children aged either 3–7 years or 5–11 years. Successful completion includes recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This PGCE gives a high priority to school-based learning and to developing your analysis, evaluation and autonomous learning and development skills. We work with a range of primary schools and early years settings, enabling us to place trainees in at least 2 different schools throughout the course of training.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– School Experience Placements are organised with the support of very experienced partnership schools and contribute to your development as a professional teacher. – Curriculum subjects You’ll develop your subject knowledge in a full range of National Curriculum subjects.

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – A minimum grade 4 (C) in GCSE English language, maths and science – Successful completion of the professional skills tests in English and maths – All applications should be made through UCAS ucas.com

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Teaching and assessment

Career paths – Primary school teaching, which may lead to and include subject leadership and the opportunity to progress to roles in the senior leadership team of a school – Further study to achieve a postgraduate diploma or master’s

– School placements are assessed through the scrutiny of evidence by university tutors, school staff and students – Professional development and subject knowledge are also assessed through written assignments

Study options Full-time (1 year)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“The PGCE is the ‘gold standard’ route to qualified teacher status. For us, it’s all about supporting students to become fantastic teachers. They arrive in September and they’re not teachers: 10 months later, they are.” Dr Colin Forster Senior Lecturer in Primary Sciences

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EDUCATION

PGCE Secondary

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

TAUGHT DEGREE

We award secondary PGCEs in art & design, mathematics, physical education, computing, biology, english, history, geography and religious education. Our vision is for all of our students to become globally employable, leaders of learning, outstanding teachers and subject experts. You’ll be supported by a range of experienced professionals, both during school placements and by academic staff at the university. This programme aims to help you become an engaging and effective teacher of your subject within the 11–16 age range, with additional opportunities to teach post-16. You’ll spend a minimum of 24 weeks in at least 2 schools, returning to central provision throughout the year for professional development and subject training. Employment rates have been consistently high for our graduates and we offer you the opportunity to undertake master’s-level modules to gain master’s credits. These can be used subsequently to take your career to the next level. If you pass all elements of the course at master’s level, the award title will carry 60 master’s credits and qualified teacher status (QTS).

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Course content

Entry requirements

– School Experience Support your development as a teacher towards the Teachers’ Standards through 3 school placements in at least 2 secondary schools – Professional Studies Support your professional development by gaining a critical understanding of contemporary issues – Subject Knowledge Develop your subject knowledge in your specialist secondary subject

– A minimum grade 4 (C) in English language and maths at GCSE or equivalent – Normally at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in an area that supports your subject specialism – You must pass the professional skills tests in literacy and numeracy prior to commencing the course – All applications should be made through ucas.com

See university website for full details and course map.

– School placements involve self-evaluation and are jointly assessed by school-based and university staff – There are written assignments to support your teaching – Please access our website for the latest information.

Career paths – Secondary school teaching – Educational psychology – Museum and gallery education – Special schools teaching – Further study to complete a postgraduate diploma or master’s degree

Teaching and assessment

Study options Full-time (1 year)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham Oxstalls, Gloucester Park, Cheltenham

“Since completing my PGCE, I have worked as a PE teacher and head of PE, and am now a deputy head. When you finish the course, you’re still part of the community – I’ve kept in touch with my tutors and mentor the university’s students who come to us on placements.” Scott Albon PGCE graduate

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EDUCATION

Special Educational Needs Co-ordination Postgraduate Certificate/National SENCO Award

TAUGHT DEGREE

Develop your critical thinking skills to enrich your practice as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Co-ordinator on this government-approved course for part-time learners.

This course leads to the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (a statutory requirement for new SENCOs in post since 2009) for students with QTS/QLS (Qualified Teacher Status). Students will be supported by highly experienced and research-active teaching staff, who are attuned to the needs of part-time students. The course content is designed to suit those who are currently working. Students come from a wide range of settings, from early years to further education, and are encouraged to bring their own professional experiences into the learning environment. Current research underpins the teaching on this dynamic course, which combines theory with practical exercises. Students also benefit from guest speakers, both the university’s own alumni and professionals from different areas of education related to SEN. There are two outcomes for this course: the Postgraduate Certificate SEN Co-ordination; and the National SENCO Award. Those students who are qualified teachers and gain the Postgraduate Certificate can convert their award to a National SENCO Award within 5 years on completion of their SENCO portfolio.

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Topics

Entry requirements

This programme comprises 2 30-credit master’s-level modules. Topics include: – the changing contexts for SEN including recent legislative framework and the Code of Practice (2015) – SEN policy development and implementation – leadership for SENCOs – coordinating provision: developing and using monitoring systems, mapping provision and analysing data – a critical consideration of the causes of underachievement related to SEND – communicating and working with parents, LEA and support agencies, colleagues and the pupil voice – high-incidence SEN including dyslexia and autism.

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification and/or appropriate work experience

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Teaching and assessment – The curriculum consists of direct teaching plus guided independent study – 100% coursework

Study options Part-time (1 year) This course is not available to international students.

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

Associated professional accreditations

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This course gives SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs the opportunity to move their practice forward through critically reflecting upon how they can lead learning for children and young people with special educational needs.â&#x20AC;? Tristan Middleton Academic Course Leader

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EDUCATION

Early Years and Education MA by Research/MRes/PhD

RESEARCH DEGREE

Our research strengths lie in curriculum studies, early years, leadership and diversity in education, learning for sustainability and professional development. We also have expertise in education policy, extremism and education, and values in education.

The School of Education and Humanities provides a stimulating and supportive environment with a blend of extensive professional expertise in different learning contexts, spanning early years to higher education. As a research degree candidate, you’ll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree deepens your understanding of your own professional practice and may open the door to work in full-time research and higher education.

Research environment Our research environment has strong national and international links. This active background means that research students, whether studying full-time or part-time, join a group of engaged researchers involved in pushing forward both new knowledge and professional practice. You’re encouraged to attend national and international academic conferences and, in the latter stages of your research, present your ideas and receive feedback at such events. The university also encourages publication opportunities, where, with the help of your supervisors, you may want to submit

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journal articles as part of your development as a researcher. All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

Research areas Some of our recent research includes: – the application of constructivist learning theory to homework practice – how coursework and exam-based study affect the learning of pupils in secondary science education – primary trainee teachers’ choice of mathematical examples for learning and the relationship with mathematics subject knowledge – pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning in science and environmental education within Initial Teacher Education – the role of support workers in the learning of students with disabilities in higher education. We may also be able to offer you effective supervision for cross-disciplinary projects that link to a range of other disciplines, such as psychology, management and health.

Entry requirements – MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Early Years and Education Studies

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am researching ICT use in English language teaching in secondary schools in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam. This will be helpful in my professional development but also, with the knowledge gained from the UK, I can help develop the education and training in my province and other areas in Vietnam.â&#x20AC;? Vu Hung Le Education PhD student

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Education EdD

RESEARCH DEGREE

The Doctor of Education (EdD) attracts a diverse range of educational professionals. Students work across a range of education sectors, including higher education, local authorities, schools and colleges, and early years settings.

The EdD differs from a PhD in that it is primarily focused on professional rather than theoretical issues and is aimed at those who have already been employed in the education sector for a number of years, as lecturers, teachers, consultants, advisers or inspectors. It enables students to both challenge and enhance their practice through engagement with relevant theory, policy and empirical research. There are taught sessions in groups and individual 1 to 1 supervisions, in addition to visiting international professors and fellows, who enhance provision. The EdD is structured in 2 phases: the taught phase and the thesis phase. The taught phase comprises a range of modules that introduce you to methodological, political, philosophical, sociological and epistemological concepts that will underpin issues that emerge from the professional context. This taught phase immerses you in a supportive community and comprises 4 modules – 3 with academic content and 1 focused on research methods. During the thesis phase, students work on a subject area of their choice and are supported by 2 supervisors.

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On successful completion, participants will be able to: – demonstrate a critical awareness of the conceptual frameworks and policy background relevant to their chosen focus of study (eg inclusive education, educational leadership or other aspect of education), and show a critical review of alternative models – develop strategic thinking and critical analytical thought to improve and guide their own, and others’ practice.

Entry requirements – A master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject – Professional experience of an educational role or setting – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band) or equivalent

Study options Part-time (6 years)

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Humanities

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Whether studying our Creative and Critical Writing taught degree or conducting your own research in a broad range of subjects, from theology and religious studies to English and history, you’ll be joining a creative community of published authors and experts. Explore a subject you’re passionate about and develop new skills while being supported to make a valuable contribution to humanity’s knowledge and understanding of our past, present and future. Critical thinking

Explore your passion

Learning from and working with published authors and respected experts, you’ll be encouraged to enhance your own creative and critical thinking. You’ll be joining a rich community of scholars and practitioners, from playwrights and poets to historians and theologians, all of whom will support you to grow and develop your own voice and creative skills.

You’ll be surrounded by active researchers in everything from creative writing to religion, philosophy and ethics. Develop your own understanding and explore an area that interests you in great depth, enabling you to make a very real contribution to new knowledge. Shine brightly Whether performing your own work at the Cheltenham Poetry Festival or meeting international broadcasters, dramatists and historians at guest lectures, you’ll be given opportunities to connect with, be inspired by and share your ideas with a wide range of incredible people.

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Research Professor Philip Esler Portland Chair in New Testament Studies

Philip Esler specialises in the socialscientific interpretation of biblical and extra-biblical texts and ancient legal papyri, and in biblical theology and the Bible and the visual arts. He has been Portland Chair in New Testament Studies since September 2013. Prior to his appointment here he had been Professor of Biblical Criticism and the Vice-Principal for Research at the University of St Andrews, Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Principal of St Mary’s University College, Twickenham. His first career was as a solicitor and barrister in Sydney, Australia. He holds a D. Phil and a DD from Oxford University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Babatha’s Orchard In 2017 Oxford University Press published Philip’s Babatha’s Orchard: The Yadin Papyri and An Ancient Jewish Family Tale Retold. Babatha was a Jewish woman who hid her legal documents in a Dead Sea cave in ad135, where they were found in 1961. In this book, Philip shows that underlying the oldest 4 documents (written in Nabatean Aramaic) is a remarkable chain of events from ad99 by which Babatha’s father came to buy a date-palm orchard on the Dead Sea shore that he later gave to her. Most ancient sources only focus on elite people and a story like this, of ordinary villagers, is very rare.

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Professor Melanie Ilic Professor of Soviet History

Professor Arran Stibbe Professor in Ecological Linguistics

Dr Angela France Academic Course Leader: Creative and Critical Writing

Melanie has published widely in the areas of Soviet women’s history and victim studies of the Great Terror under Stalin. She has edited several volumes of essays relating to these topics, including most recently The Palgrave Handbook of Women and Gender in Twentieth-Century Russia and the Soviet Union (2018).

Arran is one of the leading ecolinguists in the world. He is founder of the International Ecolinguistics Association, which has more than 650 members. Arran has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for excellence in teaching.

Angela has an MA and a PhD from the University of Gloucestershire; she has had poems published in many of the leading journals and has been anthologised a number of times. Her publications include Occupation, Lessons in Mallemaroking, Hide and The Hill.

Inspiring forms of language

The Hill

Arran’s latest research examines global literature in the search for inspiring forms of language to help us reconnect with the natural world. As it becomes increasingly clear that the current stories that industrial society is based on are leading towards inequality and environmental destruction, the task of searching for new stories to live by becomes increasingly urgent. Literature is a key source for these new stories since it provides gateways to other possible worlds.

Angela’s latest research piece, The Hill, is a poetic psychogeography of Leckhampton Hill, which she has walked for 50 years, blending her own experience with its layered history. Angela has developed the book into a multimedia show, using photographs, film and a voice actor framed by her own reading of the poems.

Soviet women’s experiences In her study, Women’s Experiences of 1937: Everyday Legacies on the Purges and the Great Terror in the Soviet Union, (2018), Melanie examines the experiences of repression recounted in a broad selection of Soviet women’s life narratives in primary source documentation. The study shows how the purges had a lifelong impact that reverberated across generations.

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HUMANITIES

Creative and Critical Writing

Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA

TAUGHT DEGREE

Work with practising authors, poets, playwrights and leaders in the field of literary criticism to develop your own distinctive voice. Become a writer in the world, not only in the classroom, and learn more about routes to publication.

This highly successful MA in Creative and Critical Writing was one of the first in the UK to offer modules dedicated to the theory and practice of teaching creative writing and the theoretical and practical analysis of the creative process. Become a writer prepared for the modern professional arenas in which you may find yourself. You’ll be able to focus on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both, while modules of a more academic nature will allow you to engage with literary theory and the study of influential writers’ work. With monthly public open readings, you’ll be joining a vibrant, creative and supportive community of writers and researchers. Our students have gone on to careers as published writers, editors, arts administrators and teachers of creative writing. Come and be part of our success story. Find out more about the degree on our course blog: uniofglos.blog/creativewriting

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Creative Projects Identify and begin the first draft of an independent creative project – Teaching Creative Writing Gain a wide variety of practical techniques for teaching creative writing at school and university levels – Independent Project Design your own critical or creative project and complete it with guidance from specialists in your chosen area – Critical History An overview of the history of Literary Criticism, designed to provide a solid grounding in the discipline for a critical pathway through the MA – Creativity Develop your understanding of the creative process as described by practising writers and theorists – Creative Industries Be introduced to the writer’s relationship with the creative industries and examine routes to publication See university website for full details and course map.

– At least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Applicants will be considered on an individual basis – You’ll be required to submit a portfolio to evidence your writing. The portfolio should be 3,000 words of creative prose (eg a short story or novel extract) or 12 poems or 30 minutes of dramatic writing in standard format – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Career paths – Writer  – Editor   – Teacher of creative writing   – Community arts management

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Teaching and assessment – Learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent study – Coursework and presentations

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (1 year)/distance learning (master’s stage only) Day and evening attendance

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

Senja teaches creative writing and has previously completed an MA in Creative and Critical Writing at the university. Her work has been published in The Lampeter Review, The Wrong Quarterly, Scrutiny Journal, The Dawntreader, Literary Mama, Brain, Child, Storgy and other magazines. Her plays have successfully reached long-lists and short-lists of several national competitions, such as the Bruntwood Prize and Bristol Old Vic Open Session, and her work has been performed at the Everyman Studio in Cheltenham. Senja Andrejevic-Bullock Lecturer in Creative Writing

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EDUCATION

Creative Writing

MA by Research/MRes/PhD

Join our diverse postgraduate community of dedicated and talented writers. Our teaching staff’s research expertise ranges across all the major genres and mixed genre writing, offering an extensive supervision experience in contemporary writing.

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas Research topics include: contemporary poetry and poetics; novel and short story writing; drama, radio and screenwriting; hybrid writing; transgressive writing; and the creative process. The research undertaken will have a strong practical creative focus. The aim will be to produce a thesis which contains a groundbreaking and original text of publishable standard and a complementary discourse which contextualises its critical and creative aspects. As well as research students at MA and PhD levels, there’s a very strong taught MA by research programme in creative and critical writing in the department, which provides a healthy and diverse postgraduate community of dedicated and talented writers. We enjoy an established research reputation, having been recognised for our world-leading and internationally excellent research output in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. There’s also a thriving and vibrant extracurricular cultural and literary scene in the county, which further enriches our research environment. For example, students benefit from the Dymock Poets Archive and Study Centre, containing manuscripts, first editions and other materials relating to Robert Frost, Lascelles Abercrombie,

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Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke, Wilfrid Gibson and Eleanor Farjeon. The university library also includes a wide selection of contemporary writing and creative writing journals.

Entry requirements

– Training in Research Methods All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

– MA by Research/MRes: a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. On successful completion you can normally progress to a PhD – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Benefits

Study options

– Work with published writers on your research project – Opportunities to publish – Links with Cheltenham Poetry Festival and The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

Full-time/part-time PhD (up to 4 years full-time or 7 years part-time)

Applications for interdisciplinary research degrees in creative writing and in other areas are also possible. Our system of using a supervisory team, as opposed to an individual supervisor, makes this mode of study particularly appropriate for interdisciplinary study.

Subject community Literary and Critical Studies

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EDUCATION

English

MA by Research/MRes/PhD

We’re recognised for world-leading and internationally excellent research (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and offer strong links with prestigious festivals and writers.

Research opportunities in English language and English literature are available for either full-time or part-time study, and are offered at all levels, enabling you to be innovative, critical and original. In English language, our research expertise covers: critical discourse analysis; language variation and change; language and identity; rhetoric, language and ecology; ecolinguistics; sociolinguistics; language and gender; dialectology; and new media literacy. Other topics include: the Renaissance and Caroline drama; 19th-century literature and culture; textual editing; children’s literature; American literature; women’s writing; and psychoanalysis. We especially welcome research proposals on regional writers. In English literature, our research ranges from Renaissance to the present day and staff boast extensive supervision experience in contemporary writing and theory. Along with our libraries and university archives, we offer first-class resources, such as the Dymock Poets Archive and Study Centre, containing manuscripts, first editions and other materials relating to Robert Frost, Lascelles Abercrombie, Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke, Wilfrid Gibson and Eleanor Farjeon.

We maintain close links with The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, and sponsors the annual Laurie Lee Memorial Lecture in tribute to this famous Gloucestershire writer. Cheltenham’s vibrant cultural life enriches our research environment. We offer seminars by visiting lecturers, and you’ll be encouraged to attend and participate in research conferences. You’ll be well supported by your supervisory team through regular tutorials, combined with peer-group seminars and discussions. – Training in Research Methods All students are required to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support their project and their education as researchers.

Benefits – First-class resources such as the Dymock Poets Archive – Staff have a wide range of research interests – Links with Cheltenham Poetry Festival and The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

Entry requirements – MA by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research areas

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Literary and Critical Studies

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History

MA by Research/MRes/PhD

RESEARCH DEGREE

We offer a wealth of opportunities to develop your knowledge and facilitate your research in a number of specialist areas covering Britain, Europe, Russia and North America. Through links with local organisations and archives, Cheltenham also offers opportunities for developing focused research projects on local history through the Cotswold Centre for History & Heritage. Research opportunities in history are available for either full-time or part-time study. Research degrees in history enable you to extend your knowledge in a selected area at MA, and MRes levels and, in the case of a PhD, make an original contribution to knowledge through an individual piece of research. We have an established research reputation, being recognised for world-leading and internationally excellent research output in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Research areas We have particular research strengths in: early modern Britain and Europe; Russian and Soviet history; American history; Modern Europe; and local history. We also have research expertise in gender and women’s history; oral history and memory studies; intellectual history and the history of ideas; and African American history and culture. Our lively research environment includes access to open lecture programmes and seminars across the university, and we’ll expect you to contribute to the research culture and experience. You’ll be well supported by your supervisory team and can expect regular individual tutorials with supervisors, combined with peer-group seminars and discussions.

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We offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research within humanities and across the university, and our system of using a supervisory team as opposed to an individual supervisor makes this mode of study particularly appropriate. Applications for interdisciplinary research degrees in British studies, gender/women’s studies, American Studies, memory studies, and in other areas are welcome. – Training in Research Methods All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

Benefits – Staff have a wide range of research interests and will work with you to refine your project – We encourage collaboration between staff and students – We have partnerships with prestigious festivals such as The Gloucester History Festival and enjoy extensive regional study materials, including the library of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society in the university’s archival collection

Entry requirements – MA by Research/MRes: at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Religious, Philosophical and Historical Studies

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Philosophy and Ethics

MA by Research/MRes/PhD

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research in philosophy and ethics encourages an appreciation of the complexity of different mentalities and social behaviours, as well as a sensitivity to other traditions and beliefs.

You’ll develop valuable skills in your chosen path, including problem-solving, analysis of complex issues and arguments, and thinking independently and creatively. We’ll enable you to complete a survey of existing knowledge in your selected area. In the case of a PhD, you’ll also make an original contribution to knowledge. Many students follow a research degree out of personal interest. However, for some it’s also an important step towards lecturing in higher education. The opportunities in philosophy allow you to move into an independent and detailed study of a specific area. This means taking your existing interests further, seeing where lines of thinking and argument lead, and working closely with your supervisors to develop higher-level philosophical research and writing skills.

Research environment

Entry requirements

The School of Liberal and Performing Arts is a vibrant learning community. The staff have established an international reputation through their research, publications, research supervisions and presentations at academic conferences. Their expertise covers a wide range of topics in areas such as ethics, continental philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, Islamic philosophy, and the philosophy of religion and aesthetics. The team’s underlying ethos is that philosophy is transformational and practical, and is a living tradition of engagement with the wider world.

– MA by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area – PhD: we actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

We offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research within humanities and also across the university. Our system of using a supervisory team, as opposed to an individual supervisor, makes this mode of study particularly appropriate. – Training in Research Methods All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

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Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Religious, Philosophical and Historical Studies

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

HUMANITIES

Theology and Religious Studies MA by Research/MRes/PhD

Theology and religious studies is a vibrant learning community within a university that has an established research reputation, being recognised for world-leading and internationally excellent research output (REF, 2014).

Many of our students follow a research degree out of personal interest. However, for some it’s an important step towards lecturing in higher education or for achieving a new career in religious studies or other areas.

Research environment There’s an ethos of collaboration between students and staff. Our staff have established an international reputation through their research, publications, research supervisions and presentations at academic conferences. Their expertise covers a wide range of topics in areas such as theology, Old Testament, New Testament, Buddhist philosophy, Islam and contemporary Judaism. We have special interests in: socio-scientific approaches to biblical studies; New Testament theology; the Bible and the visual arts; and the Bible and spirituality. We welcome applications in these areas.

The research areas of theology, biblical studies and religious studies at the university attract research students from around the world. Recent students have come from the USA, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, Japan, Germany and South Korea, as well as the UK. Our strengths in biblical studies led to the development of the International Centre for Biblical Interpretation. We offer opportunities for interdisciplinary research within humanities and also across the university. It’s possible, under certain conditions, to do a research degree in theology and religious studies by international distance learning (in your own country).

Research areas Research areas include: Biblical studies; Buddhist philosophy; contemporary Judaism; Islamic political philosophy; and gender and religion. – Training in Research Methods All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.

Entry requirements – MA by Research/MRes: a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent

RESEARCH DEGREE

Research in biblical studies, religious studies or theology will enable you to complete a survey of existing knowledge in your selected area. In the case of a PhD, you’ll make an original contribution to knowledge.

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time) Distance learning

Subject community Religious, Philosophical and Historical Studies

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Learning from experienced health and social care professionals, you’ll be supported to develop yourself professionally and gain new skills and knowledge to change people’s lives for the better. Our courses are designed to be flexible, working around your professional and personal commitments, and by studying with us you’ll be joining an inspiring, supportive community of practitioners and researchers. Healthy connections

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You’ll learn from, and work with, experienced health and social care professionals with excellent industry connections. You’ll be supported in your studies by active researchers and will be joining a rich community of fellow health and social care workers from a variety of backgrounds and career stages.

People are at the core of all of our courses, and you’ll be encouraged to make an active difference while you study. You’ll be given the opportunity to work with real service users and help develop new practices to enhance professional care. Lead the way We don’t just teach theories – we empower our students to lead and drive innovation in practice. As one of our students, you’ll be encouraged and supported to present your projects and research to local, national and international audiences.

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Research

The School of Health and Social Care manages several funded research programmes including: Arts for health There has been a developing awareness of the relationship between art and health. Research at the university has added to this growing area through collaborations with local health and arts providers. Our work has been used to modify practice, been presented at a celebration event at the House of Lords and appeared in a summary report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Arts and Health. We also have research interests in the use of arts for people living with and beyond cancer and in understanding more about the commissioning of arts and cultural activities in health services. Mental health first aid There are increasing concerns about mental health in our society and in strategies and interventions to support people in mental health awareness. Research at

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the university has investigated the role of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in a number of populations, including a UK armed forces community and front-line health services. Furthermore, we’re currently working with colleagues in Bangladesh to develop an evidence base for supporting mental health promotion, through MHFA programmes. Research4Gloucestershire We’re committed to supporting organisations to develop Gloucestershire-based, context-specific evidence for the improvements of health and wellbeing across the county. ‘Research4Gloucestershire’ is a formal collaboration between local health and social care organisations and the university, which aims to share resources, develop networks for research collaborations and improve the services in the county. A number of successful partnerships have developed, resulting in securing research grants, joint published output and mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Dr Mark Redmond Senior Lecturer in Social Care

Steve Bullock Academic Course Leader in Youth Work

Mark’s career has focused on working with vulnerable and older people, split equally between time spent in practice and in the higher education sector. He has owned and run a number of social care businesses, and has also worked in consultancy roles, closing down failing services and managing organisational reconfiguration.

As a qualified youth worker, Steve has substantial experience of working with young people in different ways and settings – he still volunteers today. His specialised areas include community settings, models of youth provision, faith-based work, spirituality, residential activities and event planning. His academic studies have been complemented by practice.

Financial abuse of older people by charities and religious institutions Mark’s latest work explores the complex and hidden world of how older people donate to religious organisations. Mark identifies that clergy are perhaps the only professional group that has ‘Shipman-like’ access to older people, and raises the need for external scrutiny of clergy who inherit money and property from their congregation.

Austerity and youth services Austerity and changes in funding hit public services hard from 2010 onwards. Some of the first areas that saw large changes were community youth services, which faced many communities with the reality – to either fund local youth provision or see it closed. Steve’s PhD research explores the response that 4 communities made to this challenge.

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TAUGHT DEGREE

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

This programme enables experienced healthcare professionals to develop skills and knowledge inherent to the core and specialist capabilities and competencies across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. This programme will develop your confidence, mastery and skills to become an effective leader within clinical practice, promoting and enabling patientcentred care, innovative treatment models and clinical effectiveness. Critical reflection on patient care is provided within a political, social and environmental context, utilising knowledge of public health data of patients. You’ll learn to engage with an increased complexity of clinical decisionmaking, arriving at safe and well justifiable outcomes. Modules are mapped against national standards for advancing practice and are designed to support your transition into an advanced clinical practitioner. You’ll critically explore, evaluate and apply theory from the classroom into clinical practice, reflecting upon, and identifying your own learning needs to enhance your practice in the workplace.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Personal and professional development for advanced clinical practice – Non medical prescribing – Teaching, coaching and supervision for clinical practice – Assessment, diagnosis and decision-making for advanced clinical practice – Leadership, management and professionalism for advanced clinical practice – Advanced independent inquiry

– Be a registered healthcare professional with a minimum of 2 years’ experience – Employment in a relevant professional role with employer support and agreement from a suitable workplace clinical mentor – At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject. – EU and international students need to demonstrate equivalence to a first or second-class honours degree OR experience and qualifications equivalent to this and IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element

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Career paths Following completion of the MSc students can use the title Advanced Clinical Practitioner and be able to apply for roles within their speciality demanding this level of clinical practice. Students can also study most modules as stand-alone units, enabling the enrichment of their clinical practice and increased career opportunities.

Teaching and assessment – Learning will take place in the classroom, in the clinical area and online – You’ll maintain a reflective portfolio of evidence throughout the course to help with transition to ACP level – Each module has an individual assessment, including project design, closed book and practical examinations, and written work

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

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Advanced Professional Practice MSc

Designed to meet the development needs of a range of health and allied health professions, develop in-depth knowledge and expertise required to become an advanced professional health and social care practitioner.

The MSc Advanced Professional Practice (APP) runs parallel to the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP). It has been developed in close collaboration with commissioning providers of health and social care, and other key stakeholders including students, service users and partners in practice to ensure that it meets contemporary workforce needs and practice standards. This programme also recognises you may already have a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (including clinically focused level 7 modules from the University of Gloucestershire and other higher education institutions), but not yet had the opportunity to register for a full master`s level award. You’ll have the potential to transfer credit into the programme, providing a coherent route to completing an MSc Advanced Professional Practice. You’ll challenge received wisdom and be encouraged to look beyond your professional field, to theory from a range of other disciplines, including sociology, philosophy, psychology and law. The MSc will provide you with the tools to challenge embedded norms and have an in-depth awareness of local, national and international issues which may impact upon your advanced professional practice.

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Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Personal impact and professional development for advanced practice; – Building your authority: leading and driving service delivery and development; – Teaching, coaching and supervision for clinical practice – Pharmacology for prescribing – Assessment, diagnosis and decision-making for advanced clinical practice – Leadership, management and professionalism for advanced clinical practice – Advanced independent inquiry – Specialist clinical practice – Promoting health and well-being

– Be a registered healthcare professional with a minimum of 2 years experience – Employment in a relevant professional role with employer support and agreement from a suitable workplace clinical mentor – At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject – EU and international students need to demonstrate equivalence to a first or second-class honours degree OR experience and qualifications equivalent to this and IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element

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Teaching and assessment – Lectures, seminars, work-based tutorials, university-based tutorials, dissertation meetings, demonstrations, practical workshops, simulation-based education, seminar discussions, service-user led sessions, key-note lectures, studentled seminars, critical incident reviews and tutorials - Guided independent learning - Work based learning

Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TAUGHT DEGREE

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Certificate in Professional Studies (NMC Award) Level 7

This course aims to equip Advanced Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Therapeutic Radiographers, Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors with the skills and competencies required to be able to prescribe medication safely, appropriately and cost effectively. By attending 15 taught days you can study this module as a stand-alone Certificate in Professional Studies (Level 7, 30 CATS). If you then choose to continue postgraduate education this module can contribute to the Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or Master’s in Advanced Professional Practice.

Topics Topics covered by this module include: – clinical pharmacology – prescribing for different client groups – structured consultation and therapy decisions processes. See university website for full details and course map.

Benefits – Understand roles, responsibilities qualities, skills and other attributes of an independent/ supplementary prescriber – Understand and apply knowledge of the pharmacology of drug actions in prescribing practice, expanding on your knowledge of the impact of co-existing diseases and medications – Become confident in conducting a holistic consultation to inform diagnosis and prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively

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– Use all diagnostic aids relevant to the conditions for which you intend to prescribe, including modification and cessation of therapy – Understand and be able to apply the relevant legislation to the practice of independent and supplementary prescribing – Critically appraise, use sources of information/advice and decision support systems in prescribing practice and apply the principles of evidence-based practice within legislative requirements – Meet the expectations of professional behaviour as set out by the Professional Statutory Registering Body including standards of conduct, performance and ethics – Practice within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility as part of your on-going Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Entry requirements – Current professional Registration either in parts 1 of the NMC professional register or HCPC registration with legislative rights to prescribe – A minimum of 1 year’s postregistration experience in a clinically relevant field – NMC registrants must have secured two Designated Prescribing Practitioners, a Practice Assessor and a Practice Supervisor – HCPC registrants must have secured a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) with relevant experience and qualifications in the clinical specialist field you have chosen to study – A successful interview with the Academic Course Lead for the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing course

Teaching and assessment – Reflective case study – Essay – Portfolio of evidence against RPS competency framework – Numeracy exam – Pharmacology exam

Study options Blended/part-time (1 year)

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TAUGHT DEGREE

Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma/MA

This intensive course is a fast track to becoming a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)* registered social worker. The programme balances an interactive study programme with practical work experience in a social care setting to complement theory with practice. This programme will enable you to become qualified as a generic social work practitioner, allowing you to practise in your chosen field of children and families or adults, and across a range of areas, including statutory, voluntary, private and independent sector. The course has been designed in partnership with agencies and service users, and you’ll be supported by a team of committed, experienced, registered social workers. The learning experience is dynamic, interactive and experiential. You’ll learn about all areas of social work practice with adults and children, acquiring your knowledge with a variety of learning styles. The placements you undertake must be in different service areas, to broaden your perspective and experience. The university has good connections and there’s a wide scope of opportunity for placements within Gloucestershire and beyond.

Typical modules

Entry requirements

– Law and Policy Discover more about the legal and policy context social workers operate in – Skills for Social Work Build the skills that are vital to being a successful social worker – Practice Placement (year one: 70-day placement; year two: 100-day placement) Gain real world experience in a range of social work settings – Balancing Rights and Risks Explore a variety of intervention and assessment approaches

– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject – Or a relevant level 6 qualification – At least 3 months’ work experience in a social care setting, contributing to some understanding of social work – GCSE maths and English at grade C or above or an equivalent numeracy and literacy qualification – An enhanced DBS – EU and international students need IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and in any other component) or equivalent

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Career paths – HCPC*- registered social worker

On completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a social worker. *HCPC-approved programme. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It is a legal requirement that anyone who wishes to practise using a title protected by the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 is on the HCPC Register. For more information, please see the HCPC website at hcpc-uk.org

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Teaching and assessment – The course is delivered in blocks of teaching followed by periods of practical work experience. Studies also include small tutorial groups, simulations, role play and group work – Assessment is done in a variety of ways, including assignments, exams and group presentations

Study options Full-time (20 months)

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE RESEARCH DEGREE

Social Work and Social Care

MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD

With a wide range of staff expertise in nursing, allied health professions, social work and social care, the team is able to supervise research across a range of subject areas, and tailored to your discipline.

We provide a broad research environment for candidates from a range of health and care settings. You will be supported by our researchers, who have active leadership roles across the health and care communities in the county. Their involvement in the community means our students, join a group of engaged researchers involved in pushing forward both new knowledge and professional practice. We offer supervision for cross-disciplinary projects linking to management, public health, health promotion, education and social care. Our particular strengths lie in workforce development, health and wellbeing, mental health, intervention design and evaluation, and public health. The university offers a range of research training events and students are encouraged to attend national and international academic conferences. To support the development of your research skills, you’re required to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods and you’ll be encouraged and supported to publish in both academic and professional outlets.

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Research areas

Entry requirements

– Workforce development – Health and wellbeing – Professional development – Mental health nursing – Physical activity promotion in health care and community settings – Intervention pathways and effectiveness for patient care – Public health – Intervention design and evaluation

– MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other band) or equivalent

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. It is a legal requirement that anyone who wishes to practise using a title protected by the Health and Social Work Professions Order 2001 is on the HCPC Register. For more information, please see the HCPC website at hcpc-uk.org

Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)

Subject community Allied Health Nursing Social Work and Social Care

Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

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