PG progression booklet

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Progress to postgraduate study and get

20% off your fees*

Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/pgfees

Daniel Crawford Progressed from an Illustration degree to a Master’s in Illustration

“I went straight into a master’s from my undergraduate degree as I felt I had finally discovered my own authentic style and I wanted to develop it.

This course gives you the time, space and equipment to experiment but also think more professionally about your work.”

Is postgraduate study right for you?

Would you like to develop your specialist knowledge of a subject you love, open up more career opportunities or increase your earning potential?

There are many reasons you may choose to progress through to postgraduate study at the University of Gloucestershire. Not only will you benefit from world-leading research and remain part of a community of experienced practitioners and industry professionals, you’ll also receive continued support through Your Future Plan, from 24/7 access to placements and work experience to one-to-one expert career guidance.

Why stay on to study?

Learn from our academic experts and grow your professional network 20% discount on tuition fees*

Postgraduates earn up to £6,000 more than

graduates per year (2018 Graduate Labour Market Statistics) Switch to a new subject area Build your career with Your Future Plan support Receive a loan of £10,906**

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*Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/pgfees for more details. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more information.

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Emilie Duperret Progressed from a Business Management and Strategy degree to a Master’s in Business Administration

“Having already built a relationship with my tutors, as well as the familiarity of the place and making use of contacts I made really helped my transition to postgraduate. Because you’re studying at a higher level it’s more challenging, so already having foundations here and knowing how things work have been really helpful.”

Stay in the flow Building on the foundations of your undergraduate experience, progressing to postgraduate study with us means you can easily transition and stay in the flow of your studies. Whether you want to develop in-depth expertise of your subject or pursue other areas of interest, you’ll benefit from the continuity of staying part of our on-campus community and joining an active network of over 1,000 postgraduate students, staff and industry partners.

We’ll continue to support you and your professional development through our dedicated student services including Helpzones, Your Future Plan and Student Achievement.

As a thriving centre for national and global businesses, entrepreneurs and inspiring brands, Gloucestershire is a great place to start your career and The Growth Hub at Oxstalls Campus offers a wealth of business resources, access to local networks and free business workshops.

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Postgraduate accommodation If you need accommodation, our Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham and halls in Gloucester include dedicated postgraduate areas.

“I live in a Pittville townhouse with other postgraduate students. It’s a great way to meet friends and join a group of like-minded individuals.”

Christopher Thomas MSc Forensic Psychology

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Yao Wang

Progressed from an International Business Management degree to a Master’s in Business Administration “If I had gone to a new university I would have had to spend valuable time getting to know a new campus and staff rather than being able to settle down into studying on my course right away.”

Your future, our experts We’re ranked 6th globally in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2019.

Our degrees are underpinned by research rated as worldleading and internationally excellent*

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Our research informs our curriculum and enhances your learning opportunities. Lecturers bring real-world knowledge, experience and expertise into 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 such as the Chartered Management Institute and British Psychological Society, meaning you can gain exemptions towards professional qualifications while studying.

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Photos: 1. Dr. Eve Tandoi, Lecturer in MA Education 2. Prof. Shujun Zhang, Professor in Applied Computing and Technology 3. Dr. Matthew Lovett, Course Leader for MA Creative Music Practice 4. Prof. Anne Goodenough, Course Leader for MSc Applied Ecology

*Research Excellence Framework 2014

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Sodrul Hussain Progressed from a Sports Strength and Conditioning degree to a Master’s in Marketing “The university want you to stay on for the right reasons.

My tutors listened to what I wanted to do, gave me great advice and helped me through step by step. It made sense financially with the discount and, with services like Your Future Plan, the university guarantees to support me years after I graduate.�

Switch it up Postgraduate study is an opportunity to stay and pursue a new subject or area of interest (in a familiar environment).

Whatever your reasons for wanting to switch things up we can provide helpful advice if you’re considering a change from your undergraduate subject.

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A popular choice when progressing with postgraduate study is a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), which you can receive funding for.

UK and EU students can apply 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, contact our Money Advice Team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.

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Find out about entry requirements and whether you need to have an interview.

Book a meeting with your future lecturer at glos.ac.uk/meet.

This is your chance to learn more about the course and how it can help you achieve your goals.

Course research

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Investigate your funding options

Postgraduate study is a sound investment and can be more affordable than you think.

Check in with the money advice team at moneyadvice@glos ac.uk or call 01242 714535 to find out more.

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Remember to ask…

What are the entry requirements and/or relevant experience required for your course?

Will there be an interview?

Are references required?

How will the course be delivered/number of contact hours and days of the week?

How will I be assessed?

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Apply by visiting the course webpage (glos.ac.uk/pgapply) and clicking on the ‘apply now’ button. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. You can apply earlier than March if you wish.

What topics are covered on each module?

Which lecturers will teach each module?

How will the course help me grow my professional network?

What professional bodies is the course accredited by or associated with?

Which career paths does the postgraduate course lend itself to?

What advice can the course leader give you when making your application?

Are there opportunities to work with lecturers on research projects?

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Post application

You can track the progress of your application via your student portal. A member of our admissions team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Enrolment This is the start of your postgraduate study.

Check out your course induction pages on our website in August. You will be asked to enrol during the first week of the academic term.

If you are applying for entry to PGCE Primary or Secondary teacher training courses than you should make your application online through UCAS.

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Funding Stay with us and save 20% off your tuition fees* If you 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 following year you will receive a 20% discount off your course tuition fees*.

Postgraduate loans

Students applying for taught master’s courses can benefit from a non-means tested loan of £10,906**. If you’re studying for 2, 3 or 4 academic years, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your course. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and paid directly into your bank account. Whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs will be at your own discretion.

Money advice

Our dedicated Money Advice team can offer information, advice and guidance on all aspects of student finance, the application process and offer a check and send service.

The team provides a confidential service and is always happy to help.

Contact them on 01242 714535 or email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

*Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/pgfees for more details. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more information.

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Home/EU Students Postgraduate Taught Degrees

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

Full Master’s Degree

£6,700 - £9,600

£9,600

£9,250

PG Certificate

£2,200 - £3,200

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PG Diploma

£4,500 - £6,400

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-

Master’s Stage Award

£2,800 - £4,000

£4,000

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Research Degrees

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

Fees listed above are per academic year

Professional Doctorates Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4+

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) full and part-time fees

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

£2,885

Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

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International Students Postgraduate Taught Degrees

MA/MSc

MBA

PGCE

Full Master’s Degree

£14,700 - £15,300

£15,300

£14,700

PG Certificate

£4,900 - £5,100

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-

PG Diploma

£9,800 - £10,200

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Master’s Stage Award

£5,100

£5,100

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Research Degrees

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

Fees listed above are per academic year

Professional Doctorates Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Full and Part-time fees

£11,350

£9,800

£4,650

£2,885

Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

£6,600**

£4,750

£2,885

£2,885

Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)

£3,610

£3,610

£3,000

£3,000

Doctor of Education

£5,160

£5,160

£4,125

£3,000

Doctorate in Design (DDes)

TBC

TBC

TBC

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/pgfees 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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Pearl Liu Master’s Landscape Architecture student “The university helped me a lot. The staff eased my concerns and I had a personal tutor who was really supportive and helped me a lot with my professional practice and career guidance.”

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Book a chat with your future lecturer at glos.ac.uk/meet Book onto our next postgraduate open event at glos.ac.uk/pgopen Apply for your postgraduate degree at glos.ac.uk/pgapply

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