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ABOUT DMU Vice Chancellor’s Welcome...... 4 Royal approval...... 6 10 reasons to choose DMU...... 8 Inspired by industry...... 9 Outstanding faculties...... 10 Academic Excellence...... 11 A creative place...... 12 Renowned research...... 13 Making a difference ...... 14 #DMUglobal ...... 15 Employability ...... 16 Graduate Success ...... 17 A fun place ...... 18 Why choose Leicester...... 20 UK map ...... 21 Campus map...... 22 Accommodation...... 24 Applying to DMU Entry criteria...... 30 How to apply...... 31 Visa advice...... 32 English language...... 34 Leicester International Pathway College (LIPC)...... 36 Support services...... 38 International student support...... 38 Study support ...... 40 COURSES Applied Sciences...... 42 Applied Social Sciences...... 54 Art, Design and Architecture...... 72 Business...... 94 Computer Sciences...... 122 Creative Technologies and Media...... 138 Engineering and Energy Sustainability...... 152 Fashion and Textiles...... 160 Humanities...... 172 International Relations and Politics...... 180 Law...... 190 Mathematics and Physics...... 200 Music...... 208 Nursing and Midwifery...... 216 Performance and Arts Management...... 228 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences...... 236 INDEX Course directory...... 242 Legal information...... 248 04 THIS IS DMU

DMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard (front, left) at the launch of #DMUglobal’s departure board, with John Cridland, the Director General of the Confederation for British Industry 05 THIS IS DMU

THIS IS ) DE MONTFORT(DMU UNIVERSITY

I understand how important this time is for you. Choosing De Montfort University (DMU) means you’ll live, learn and grow in an environment alive with opportunity. We define success as giving you a great student experience, so that you can shape the life you want.

We do things our own way, nurturing confident, impact on others. Square Mile won a Guardian University independent spirits fit for the turbulent times ahead. It Award for its community contribution. works: in the 2015 Times and Sunday Times league table, We are a university with a global outlook, shaping true DMU was the most improved university in the UK. The world citizens. Students from 130 countries are part 2015 Complete University Guide put DMU in the top 40 of the DMU family and 155 international partnerships universities for student experience. provide exciting openings around the world. Student Our outstanding teaching, ground-breaking research experience with an international dimension is what our and travel programmes mean that you’ll learn to succeed, sector-leading #DMUglobal programme is all about. assembling the skills, experience and attitude that let you We’ve committed £2 million so 11,000 of you can enjoy achieve whatever you choose to. a meaningful international experience. Recent returnees had life-changing times in Brazil, China and The Gambia – DMU is one of the top 50 universities in the country when experiences that add distinctiveness to a CV and ensure it comes to graduates finding jobs*. Our alumni have you make your mark in the world. designed for Beyoncé, are scientists in NHS pathology centres, take top prizes at European video game festivals Choosing DMU now also means being part of our and win prestigious legal scholarships. They go on to work most exciting chapter so far. Our £136 million campus for the likes of NASA, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft, transformation is creating the modern, inspiring the BBC, BMW, L’Oréal and Gucci, among others. environment you demand. Courses begin to move into our newest building during 2015. Industry partnerships mean you’ll be working with leading international businesses while you study. Internships, Our campus is in the centre of Leicester, one of the UK’s volunteering and placements have put our graduates most vibrant, forward-looking multicultural cities with a on the road to work with legal firms, sports brands and place at the heart of English history. Leicester is confident Premier League football clubs. and colourful – big enough to offer new experiences, yet small enough to quickly call home. DMU’s spirit of exploring new paths means graduates have also found dream roles away from big-name brands. Our long and successful association with the Sunwah Some 96.6 per cent of DMU postgraduates and 93.8 per Foundation will have a lasting legacy through the creation cent of DMU undergraduates are in full-time employment of a dynamic new business school, built on our reputation or further education within six months of completing their for fresh, creative thinking and entrepreneurship which course*. DMU fosters an entrepreneurial spirit; we’re one will challenge the conventions of traditional, established of Britain’s top 20 universities for graduate start-ups**. business education. The majority of DMU’s research activity is world-leading Where you study next will shape the rest of your life. DMU or internationally excellent. We aim to make people’s has everything in place to help you become your very lives better and this approach informs the work of our 50 best. There are exciting times ahead. I hope we will share specialist research groups and institutes. them together. The same attitude drives our work for the public good and support for DMU’s local community. As a student, you can Professor Dominic Shellard be part of DMU’s Square Mile project and make a positive Vice Chancellor

** Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Report 2012–13 ** Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey. 06 ROYAL CONNECTIONS

ROYAL APPROVAL

2015

Prince William visits DMU at GREAT 2013 Prince William worked with Footwear Design students from De Montfort University Leicester to create a pair of children’s shoes, as part of the British Government’s GREAT Festival of Creativity in Shanghai as part of a VIP HRH Prince Edward opens tour. The Duke of Cambridge opened the event where the Leisure Centre DMU’s talented students and academics presented their Prince Edward came to Leicester to officially work to the Chinese market. open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre – an £8 million sports facility at the heart of DMU’s campus.

2012

Queen’s Jubilee fashion show DMU was incredibly honoured to have been chosen as the first stop on the Queen’s tour of the United Kingdom to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee Year in 2012. Her Majesty was accompanied by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge who was treated to a fashion show, showcasing collections designed by four of DMU’s graduates. 07 ROYAL CONNECTIONS

Letter from the Royal Family

1993

Opening of the Queens Building In 1993 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited our campus to officially open Queens Building, home to the Faculty of Technology. Her Majesty opened the building, met staff and students, and saw demonstrations of some of the faculty’s advanced technology which included zero-emission vehicles and making energy from crops.

1966

Opening Fletcher Building In November 1966 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother officially opened the Fletcher Building, then simply known as ‘the new tower block’. During the visit she was taken to the top floor of the tower. On seeing the city panorama for the first time, she was heard to exclaim: “Marvellous!” 08 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

DMU is a truly international university. Our 22,000-strong student body is made up of more than 130 nationalities, creating a diverse environment that enhances cultural awareness and enriches academic study. 09 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

1 INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY 170 courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning you can gain significant exemptions from professional qualifications after graduation. Professional qualifications are often sought after by graduate Every course at DMU is carefully employers. designed to equip students with dmu.ac.uk/industry the skills they need to enter today’s competitive jobs market and flourish in their chosen careers.

Many of our courses are developed in partnership with leading national and international organisations to give our students a genuine head start. For example, we worked with the world’s largest technology company, HP, and one of the ‘big four’ professional services firms, Deloitte, to develop courses in business informatics and cyber security. 10 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

2 OUTSTANDING

• A multi-million-pound healthcare teaching facility FACILITIES equipped with lecture theatres packed with the very latest technologies • The award-winning Hugh Aston Building, purpose-built DMU is spending £136 million for business and law students, which comes with a mock courtroom, modern computer labs and lecture transforming the campus into one theatres, and a dedicated law library of the finest higher education • The Performance Arts Centre for Excellence (PACE) complexes in the country. building, which holds studio and rehearsal spaces with state-of-the-art sound, full lighting rigs and We offer outstanding facilities, industry standard equipment, sprung floors state-of-the-art studio spaces and modern accommodation. Our campus is a mix of traditional and modern buildings, • Get active and keep fit in the state-of-the-art, creating the inspiring environment that our students deserve. £8 million Sports Centre with a 25m swimming pool, Here are just a few things we have to offer: sauna, climbing wall, fitness suite, weights area dmu.ac.uk/facilities and dance studio Some of the highlights awaiting you at DMU include: • Specialist game development studios to help design and test challenging video games, including an HD • The transformed Fletcher complex, housing the 3D projector university’s internationally renowned schools of Art, Design and Architecture, as well as the Confucius • Our learning zones provide more than 1,600 study Institute, which promotes Chinese language places and 550 computer workstations, as well as and culture desks with power points for laptops. For group work or practising a presentation, bookable syndicate rooms offer plasma screens, laptops and DVD facilities 11 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMAU 3 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

DMU academic staff have earned 18 National Teaching Fellowships in recognition of the high standard of their teaching, making DMU one of the top three universities in the UK for teaching excellence. Excellent teaching is at the heart of DMU courses are taught by passionate and enthusiastic DMU’s commitment to professional, lecturers whose student-focused teaching is inspired by creative and vocational education. their own research. 12 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

4 Our graduates have designed shoes for the Duchess A CREATIVEof Cambridge and lingerie for Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Paloma Faith. Many work for world-leading creative companies like Warner Bros, Nike, Gucci, Abercrombie and Fitch, BMW, Levi’s, Disney, IBM and Adidas. • International megastar Beyoncé opened the Grammy PLACE Awards wearing a bodysuit designed by Contour Fashion graduate Nichole de Carle • DMU is the only higher education partner in the Rated highly for our creativity in government’s flagship GREAT campaign, linking creativity and commerce to showcase the very best of the Which? University Student Britain abroad Survey, we have a Performing • Multimedia Design graduate Ben Frost is part of the Arts Centre for Excellence, the creative team conjuring FX magic at Disney, including world-renowned Contour Fashion the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Frozen course and internationally • DMU graduate Alex Stewart was recently named recognised departments of Young Furniture Maker of the Year Design, Art and Architecture. dmu.ac.uk/creativity 13 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU 5 RENOWNED RESEARCH

Our ground-breaking research includes: • An artificial pancreas created by Professor Joan Taylor We are home to many internationally – Gadget Show Live’s British Inventor of the Year – which has the potential to help millions of people living renowned research groups whose with diabetes innovative, life-changing research • Ongoing work by the Cinema and Television History has a direct and positive impact on group that shines a light on the real-world impact of students, the wider economy and cultural research, including the under-researched role society at large. Many of DMU’s of women in the film and entertainment industries research units were rated as four- • The Wattbox, an intelligent heating device that learns star or ‘world-leading’ in the most householders’ energy habits and helps to make substantial home energy savings. It was created by recent research league tables researchers at DMU’s acclaimed Institute of Energy from the Research Excellence and Sustainable Development. Framework Exercise. dmu.ac.uk/research 14 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

6 MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Through Square Mile:

• Local people gained access to free hearing tests, Move Together dance sessions, English language lessons, SQUARE MILE football coaching and first aid classes Square Mile is DMU’s multi-award- • More than 500 students took part in the Homework Club last year, helping primary school children to winning volunteering programme, improve their reading and maths running more than 40 projects to • 4,000 people were recruited to the stem cell register, enhance the education and improve leading to four life-saving matches the lives of 5,500 local residents. • Pharmacy students diagnosed more than 130 people Last year, the scheme – recipient of with diabetes • 30 students taught IT in schools and the community The Guardian’s University Award • BusinessWorks saw 100 students put forward for Outstanding Contribution to the innovative business ideas to local companies Community – saw 1,500 students dmu.ac.uk/squaremile volunteer more than 30,000 hours of their time. 15 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU global 7 #DMU

To stand out from the crowd in today’s global jobs market, students would benefit from an international experience. Our ground-breaking #DMUglobal programme will give The programme responds to the needs of businesses, you that experience and enhance which seek graduates with experience of different cultures, who have gathered real-world insights about your employability. other countries and have proactively set out to learn a new skill such as another language. A #DMUglobal #DMUglobal offers students the chance to enjoy a experience also helps students to develop sought-after valuable international experience during their studies personal attributes, such as independence, resilience either overseas, on campus or elsewhere in the UK. and confidence. The types of experience on offer range from faculty-led When it comes to your future employment, a #DMUglobal field trips, built around specific course modules during international experience will significantly help term time, to volunteering opportunities during the your chances. holidays, as well as studying abroad at one of DMU’s partner universities or taking up an international internship. dmuglobal.com 16 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU I WAS SO EXCITED TO WORK WITH SUCH AN AMAZING COMPANY AND TO BE A NEW YORKER,” SAID KEZIA, WHO TOOK UP A FULL-TIME POSITION AT GAP AFTER COMPLETING A SUMMER PLACEMENT. KEZIA MERENDEZ, CONTOUR FASHION BA (HONS)

8 ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE EMPLOYABILITYFrontrunners, DMU’s campus-based work placement scheme, offers paid internships within the university, giving students the opportunity to work alongside DMU staff to develop transferable employability skills. Internships of three, six or nine months, are available across the university. DMU’s courses are designed in dmu.ac.uk/frontrunners partnership with leading national and international employers to equip our UNITEMPS students with the skills they need For students looking to earn while they learn, Unitemps, the campus-based recruitment agency, offers a range of paid work to succeed in today’s competitive both inside the university and in the local area. Whether you jobs market. want a part-time job for a couple of hours a week or a full-time position for a short period, Unitemps offers a wide range of Guest lectures, work placements and projects involving opportunities. top industry figures are just a few of the ways DMU students gain knowledge and experience to prepare them dmu.ac.uk/unitemps for their chosen careers. dmu.ac.uk/careers JOB HUNTING ONLINE All students and graduates can automatically access our online CAREER SUPPORT jobs board where thousands of employers advertise work placements, internships, graduate vacancies and graduate Our dedicated Careers and Employability team offers one- training schemes. to-one and group coaching sessions to all students and recent graduates, either face to face or on the phone. mygateway.dmu.ac.uk dmu.ac.uk/CEO PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS Throughout the year, DMU students have the chance to gain invaluable real-world experience at a range of high-profile Paid work placements are one of the best ways to boost your events. In the Fox’s Lair!, Business and Management students skills and experience while studying, and they often lead to pitch their business ideas to potential investors in a Dragons’ a graduate job. Through strong ties with some of the most Den-style contest and receive practical, constructive feedback. successful organisations in the world, DMU finds placements Arts and Festivals Management students gain essential that suit our students’ abilities and aspirations. hands-on experience organising one of Leicester’s most dmu.ac.uk/placements exciting annual events, Cultural eXchanges. 17 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

Ben Frost, Lead FX Artist, Disney Animation Studios Ben Frost, who graduated in Multimedia Design at DMU, has been with Disney for more than a year helping to create the FX magic in its movies. “I had a great time at DMU. I completed the Art Foundation program, and also a BA in Multimedia Design, both of which contributed to my career path.” 9 GRADUATE Nichole de Carle graduated with a SUCCESS 1st class honours from DMU’s world renowned Contour Fashion course. Within six months of graduating, Nichole specialised 93.8 per cent of our students are in body contour in full-time employment or further and fit, within lingerie, swimwear, education. These employment rates corsetry and bridal place DMU in the top 25 universities wear and after for graduate employability*. graduating went on to work for fashion Our graduates do remarkable things too; they work at houses Alexander world-leading companies, create Oscar-winning movies, McQueen and win Emmy awards for spectacular 3D imagery, design Donna Karan. shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge and clothes for Lady The music superstar Beyonce wore Nichole’s Onyx Gaga and Beyoncé. Tuxedo in Black bodysuit when she took centre stage to Top magazine The Economist has revealed that DMU sing her hit single ‘Drunk In Love’ at the spectacular graduates are helping Leicester match London for new opening of the Grammy Awards Ceremony in business start-ups. January 2014.

* Destination of Leavers from Higher Education report for 2012/13 (based on the results of the most recent graduate survey, at the time of going to print, conducted six months after course completion). 18 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE DMU

10 A FUN PLACE EXPLORE AND DISCOVER The Explore UK programme runs a different trip each month to interesting towns, cities and attractions throughout in the UK and Europe. Previous trips have included visiting the cities of Oxford, Liverpool and York, TRY SOMETHING NEW visiting the awesome Stonehenge, and even the rolling We have more than 140 societies and sports teams, hills of Wales and iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. from dodgeball (the clue is in the name!) to learning new skills such as first aid. All of our societies provide a great opportunity to meet new people, try something new WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN… and ignite a passion for something you may never have Leicester is a great place to be if you enjoy a vibrant known existed! nightlife. You will have a variety of clubs, bars and pubs to choose from - ranging from themed bars, traditional demontfortstudents.com/societies English pubs and fantastic music venues. Many clubs have student nights where they provide special offers to students looking to have fun, dance and relax! demontfortstudents.com 19 YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

CALLING ALL FITNESS FANS! DMU’s £8 million QEII Leisure Centre provides our students, staff and members of the public with state of the art leisure facilities. We also have a wide range of sports clubs you can join. why not try your hand at martial arts, rowing or even horse FESTIVALS AND EVENTS riding? You can even be nominated to take part in DMU’s There is always something going on in Leicester, from annual sporting awards ceremony, a great night in addition Riverfest in the summer to the magical Christmas lights to our exciting and busy sporting calendar. switch on and Diwali. We also hold many events on dmu.ac.uk/leisure campus, such as engaging talks and workshops, and opportunities to have fun with friends at events such as the Winter Ball. Get involved and make some memories! MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Join our students union for the chance in influencing how your union should be run, the union has plenty of exciting events, clubs and volunteering opportunities on offer, whether it’s tv, radio or online there are plenty of ways to express your opinion! 20 HOW TO FIND US

WHY CHOOSE LEICESTER? 21 HOW TO FIND US VIBRANT,

MODERN, DIVERSE Aberdeen

Leicester is just over an hour away from London via highspeed train and is close to airports including Edinburgh Glasgow Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow. Newcastle upon Tyne COUNTRYSIDE Belfast Visit Abbey Park’s open spaces and landscaped York gardens or the sprawling, elegant 850-acre Leeds Bradgate Park that includes the ruins of one Manchester Dublin of the oldest brick-built country houses in Sheffield Liverpool England and the childhood home of a Queen East Midlands of England, Lady Jane Grey. Further away the remarkable National Forest has lots to offer, Birmingham including wonderful woodland walks, forest Cambridge experiences, historic houses, exciting visitor centres, sparkling lakes, cosy guesthouses, as Cardiff Luton Stansted well as fantastic seasonal festivals. London Heathrow LONDON London SPORTS Plymouth Gatwick In 2014, Leicester Riders retained basketball’s BBL Cup and Leicester City FC won a promotion to the Premier League. Sport is never far away at the DMU campus either. De Montfort Students’ Union sports teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues and all 35 sports clubs are open to every student. Our £8 million leisure centre offers a six-lane swimming pool, modern gym, bookable sports hall and sauna.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES HISTORY Renowned for serving some of the best curries in the Rich in history, Leicester always has a story to tell. Most world, the Belgrave area of the city – known locally as the recently it grabbed headlines around the world when Golden Mile – offers an unrivalled range of Indian cuisine. archaeologists unearthed the remains of the long-dead King Richard III. Now, a new museum a stone’s throw from Elsewhere, Leicester’s international cuisine can be the DMU campus tells his 500-year tale. sampled at award-winning Chutney Ivy and Thai Five, the stylish eateries in St Peter’s Square at Highcross, as well as affordable restaurants on every street corner. Leicester SHOPPING also has one of the biggest covered markets in Europe For shoppers, Leicester ticks all the boxes; the selling fresh produce , as well as a number of specialty £350 million Highcross shopping centre is a delight for supermarkets selling food items from around the world, those in search of big brand names while Leicester Lanes’ allowing you to make your favourite dishes whenever you eclectic collection of independent shops and boutiques miss the taste of home. satisfy even the most ardent bargain hunter.

dmu.ac.uk/guidetoleicester 22 HOW TO FIND US CAMPUS MAP

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Northgate St St. Margarets Way

Abbey St Sanvey Gate Burleys Way A50 St. Margarets Bus Station Belgrave Gate

Police Highcross St Station Church Gate CAMPUS KEY Haymarket Bus Station 1 25 Cinema Art Factory Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber of de Lux 41 (Art, Design and Humanities) Commerce and the Centre for English 40 2 Language Learning) Bede Hall (hall of residence) Vaughan Way

Bath Lane 26 Mill StudiosKEY Gallowtree Gate 3 1. Art Factory (Art, Design and Humanities) Welles St

Bede Island (Technology) Tutor Rd (Art, Design2. Bede Hall (halland of residence) Humanities) High St Market 3. Bede Island Leicester Visitor Centre 4 Campus Centre Building incorporating 4. Campus Centre Building incorporating Students’ Union St. Nicholas Circle Cathedral 42 27 5. Chantry Building Guildhall Greyfriars Granby St New Wharf (hall of residence) King Richards Road St. Martins De Montfort Students’ Union 6. Clephan Building, Art, Design and Humanities New St 37 Vaughan Way Market Place 28 7. De Montfort Surgery St. Augustine Rd Newarke8. Edith Point Murphy House, Health and Life Sciences Horsefair St Town Hall 5 Chantry Building 9. Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone Bowling Green St (private10. Estateshall Developmentof residence) Building 17 Market St 11. Estates Services Building including Security O ce Pocklingtons Walk Friar Lane Narborough RdNew Park St 27 6 Clephan Building 12. Filbert Village (private hall of residence) 35 8 29 PACE13. Building Fletcher Building, (Performance Art, Design and Humanities Arts Centre for Millstone Lane Belvoir St 14. Forensic Science Facility M (Art, Design and Humanities) 21 Library Excellence)15. Gateway (Art, House, Technology, Design Student and Gateway Humanities) Castle Gardens Newarke St 16. Hawthorn Building, Health and Life Sciences 36 18 7 17. Heritage House De Montfort Surgery 30 22 29 Portland18. Hugh Building Aston Building, Business and Law Braunstone Gate 5 Welford Road Wellington St The Newarke 39 19. Innovation Centre 16 25 8 Edith Murphy House (Art, Design20. Confucius and Institute Humanities) 28 30 6 21. John Sandford Building 10 22. John Whitehead Building (Health and Life Sciences) 31 13 34 1 Queens23. Kimberlin Building Library (Technology) BonnersGrange LaneLane19 24. Liberty Park (private hall of residence) The Gateway26 4 Oxford St 9 Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone 25. Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and the Centre for English Language Learning) 3 13 32 26. Mill Studios Art, Design and Humanities 15 Staff and visitor car park (advance booking only) 13 27. New Wharf (hall of residence) 9 10 28. Newarke Point (private hall of residence) 31 Estates Development Building 33 Bede Park 20 The Grange29. PACE Building (Performance Arts Centre for Excellence) Art, Design and Humanities 23 30. Portland Building, Art, Design and Humanities 7 Deacon St 33 Mill Lane 11 11 31. Queens Building, Technology2020 Estates Services Building including Security Office (private hall of residence) Havelock St 32. Sta and visitor car park (advance booking only) 33. The Grange (private hall of residence) Western Blvd Jarrom St 12 34 34. The Greenhouse and Accommodation O ce Filbert Village The Greenhouse and Accommodation Office 14 32 35. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre Grasmere St (private hall of residence) 35 36. Transdisciplinary Common Room The Queen37. Trinity HouseElizabeth II Ullswater St 38. Victoria Hall (private hall of residence) 13 2 Eastern Blvd Fletcher Building Diamond39. Waterway Jubilee Gardens Leisure (hall of residence) Centre Rydal St 40. Wellesley House 43 (Art, Design and Humanities) 36 41. Highcross Shopping Centre Trinity42. House Haymarket Shopping Centre Havelock St Jarrom St 43. St. Martin’s Square 38 14 Forensic Science Facility 44. Royal Inrmary Hospital 37 VictoriaM. The Hall Magazine Gateway

15 (private hall of residence) Upperton Rd Gateway House (Technology, Student Gateway) Windemere St

16 38 Waterway Gardens Thirlmere St Hawthorn Building Walnut St (Health and Life Sciences) (hall of residence) 24 17 Heritage House 39 Wellesley House

(Art, Design and Humanities) (Art, Design and Humanities) Filbert St

Raw Dykes Rd Aylestone Rd 18 Hugh Aston Building (Business and Law) 40 Highcross Shopping Centre Filbert St E 12 19 Innovation Centre 41 Haymarket Shopping Centre Burnmoor St 20 Confucius Institute 42 St. Martin’s Square Sawday St 21 John Sandford Building 43 Royal Infirmary Hospital 22 John Whitehead Building M The Magazine Gateway 23 Kimberlin Library Pedestrianised area 24 Liberty Park (private hall of residence) 23 HOW TO FIND US

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Abbey St Sanvey Gate Burleys Way A50 St. Margarets Bus Station Belgrave Gate

Police Highcross St Station Church Gate Haymarket Bus Station

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Bath Lane KEY Gallowtree Gate 1. Art Factory (Art, Design and Humanities) Welles St 2. Bede Hall (hall of residence) Tutor Rd High St Market 3. Bede Island Leicester Visitor Centre 4. Campus Centre Building incorporating Students’ Union St. Nicholas Circle Cathedral 42 5. Chantry Building Guildhall Greyfriars Granby St King Richards Road St. Martins 6. Clephan Building, Art, Design and Humanities New St 37 Market Place 7. De Montfort Surgery St. Augustine Rd Vaughan Way 8. Edith Murphy House, Health and Life Sciences Horsefair St Town Hall 9. Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone Bowling Green St 10. Estates Development Building 17 Market St 11. Estates Services Building including Security O ce Pocklingtons Walk Friar Lane Narborough RdNew Park St 27 12. Filbert Village (private hall of residence) 35 8 13. Fletcher Building, Art, Design and Humanities Millstone Lane Belvoir St 14. Forensic Science Facility M 21 Library 15. Gateway House, Technology, Student Gateway Castle Gardens Newarke St 16. Hawthorn Building, Health and Life Sciences 36 18 17. Heritage House 22 29 18. Hugh Aston Building, Business and Law Braunstone Gate 5 Welford Road Wellington St The Newarke 39 19. Innovation Centre 16 25 20. Confucius Institute 28 30 6 21. John Sandford Building 10 22. John Whitehead Building 13 34 1 23. Kimberlin Library BonnersGrange LaneLane19 24. Liberty Park (private hall of residence) The Gateway26 4 Oxford St 25. Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce and the Centre for English Language Learning) 3 13 26. Mill Studios Art, Design and Humanities 15 13 27. New Wharf (hall of residence) 9 28. Newarke Point (private hall of residence) 31 Bede Park 20 29. PACE Building (Performance Arts Centre for Excellence) Art, Design and Humanities 23 30. Portland Building, Art, Design and Humanities 7 Deacon St 33 Mill Lane 11 31. Queens Building, Technology2020 Havelock St 32. Sta and visitor car park (advance booking only) 33. The Grange (private hall of residence) Western Blvd Jarrom St 34. The Greenhouse and Accommodation O ce 14 32 35. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre Grasmere St 36. Transdisciplinary Common Room

37. Trinity House Ullswater St 38. Victoria Hall (private hall of residence) Eastern Blvd 39. Waterway Gardens (hall of residence) 2 Rydal St 40. Wellesley House 43 41. Highcross Shopping Centre 42. Haymarket Shopping Centre Havelock St Jarrom St 43. St. Martin’s Square 38 44. Royal Inrmary Hospital M. The Magazine Gateway

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Raw Dykes Rd Aylestone Rd

Filbert St E 12

Burnmoor St

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As a city-centre university, the DMU campus is less than ten minutes’ walk from hundreds of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and a world-class theatre. 24 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION

OUR HALLS OF RESIDENCE CODES OF STANDARDS All of our halls are self-catered and fully furnished, offering All DMU halls of residence are signed up to national shared kitchens, laundry facilities and internet access*. student accommodation codes. DMU adheres to the With on-site or on-call security, halls also have on-site hall UUK Student Accommodation Code of Practice managers, CCTV and/or electronic door entry systems. (thesac.org.uk), which ensures student accommodation is safe and of a high quality. All privately managed halls No hall is more than 10 minutes’ walk from campus offered to students adhere to the ANUK National Code and there are a wide range of room options available, (nationalcode.org), the equivalent standards authority as well as halls with common rooms/Sky TV and even for private halls. self-contained studio apartments. * additional charges may apply. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? dmu.ac.uk/internationalaccommodation Weekly prices range from £89 for a standard room with a shared bathroom to £157 for a studio apartment.

BOOK ONLINE DMU’s online booking system makes reserving accommodation a quick and easy process. You will receive an email with your login instructions, then you simply select the room you want and receive confirmation of your hall and room number immediately. Applications can be made in March for students with an unconditional, firm offer and in May for students with a conditional, firm offer. chooseyourhallroom.dmu.ac.uk 25 ACCOMMODATION 26 ACCOMMODATION A B

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D 27 ACCOMMODATION OUR HALLS OF RESIDENCE FILBERT VILLAGE 12 VICTORIA HALL 37 A Privately managed – The Unite Group E Offers summer accommodation for pre-sessional English students 10-minute walk from campus Privately managed – Victoria Hall Five-bedroom flats Five-minute walk from campus A total of 65 bedrooms Two to six-bedroom flats Classic and premium rooms Standard, semi-deluxe and deluxe rooms En-suite rooms A total of 378 bedrooms En-suite rooms LIBERTY PARK 24 B Offers summer accommodation for Communal areas with widescreen TV and free pre-sessional English students satellite channels Privately managed – Liberty Living Five to 10-minute walk from campus KEY: Map Reference Four or five-bedroom flats www.dmu.ac.uk/internationalaccommodation A total of 526 bedrooms Standard and deluxe rooms En-suite rooms Common room offering Sky TV and vending machines An outdoor area

NEW WHARF HALL 27 C University managed Five-minute walk from campus Four, seven or 10-bedroom flats A total of 215 bedrooms Shared bathrooms (wash basin in bedrooms) Natasha Osaro, Overlooking Castle Gardens Fashion Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons) NEWARKE POINT 28 “There is a great range of accommodation on offer, with D Privately managed – The Unite Group something to suit every budget. SU On campus Lets is also really good at vetting private landlords and following up if Four or five-bedroom flats there has been a problem. I love my Classic and premium en-suites and studios accommodation!” A total of 557 bedrooms En-suite rooms Common room with widescreen TV and vending machines

TO SEE WHERE HALLS ARE LOCATED SEE THE CAMPUS MAP ON PAGES 22–23 28 FEES AND FUNDING

FEES AND LIVING COSTS

The following pages contain TUITION FEES valuable information on fees At the time of going to print we are in the process of and scholarships that may be confirming our tuition fees for 2016 entry. However, for 2015 entry, we set our undergraduate tuition fees for available to you. international students as follows:

BA/BSc (Hons)/MPharm/MDes degree £11,750 per year for classroom based courses £12,250 per year for laboratory based courses

Foundation/Year Zero £11,750 per year for classroom based courses £12,250 per year for laboratory based courses

Placement year £750 per year

SCHOLARSHIPS Each year we offer a range of international scholarships and discounts. For the most up to date scholarship information visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalscholarships

We set our fees at a level that makes sure every student receives a degree experience that is high quality and distinctive, while enjoying first-rate facilities and a fantastic student experience. Our 2016 tuition fees will be released on our website once details are confirmed. dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees 29 FEES AND FUNDING

WEEKLY BUDGET MONEY ADVICE As a rough guide to costs, a typical student’s basic weekly Once at DMU, you may find that you have to organise your expenditure is shown below. No costs have been included money carefully and you might want further guidance on for social life, as this can vary from student to student, or financial issues. The Student Finance and Welfare service international travel to and from your home country. Please provides a free and confidential advice service and are note that these are approximate guidelines only and not a based in the Student Gateway in Gateway House. precise estimate of how much you will spend. We offer friendly advice on money management, budgeting and guidance on alternative payment plans. Rent £75–£130 Please contact the welfare team on: T: +44(0)116 257 7595 Food and toiletries £35–£50 E: [email protected] Books and stationery £10 Laundry £4 Telephone/postage/internet £10 Miscellaneous £10

THE MAIN REASON I CHOSE DMU WAS BECAUSE IT OFFERS A VERY UNIQUE PROGRAMME, RELEVANT TO MY INTERESTS, AND OF COURSE BECAUSE OF THE GHANA GOLD AWARD WHICH ENABLED ME TO COME AND STUDY IN UK. FINANCIALLY, WITHOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP I WOULDN’T BE HERE. PHYLLIS BASIGYE GHANA GOLD AWARD WINNER 30 HOW TO APPLY ENTRY INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CRITERIA Each DMU course requires a specific number of IB points, and some may require you to have studied a particular subject at standard or higher level. See individual course We welcome a broad range of pages for specific IB entry criteria. international qualifications. To find out the entry criteria OTHER INTERNATIONAL for a specific country, visit QUALIFICATIONS dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry DMU accepts a wide range of other high school certificates and diplomas. To check the entry criteria for DMU expresses its entry criteria using the UCAS your country visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry Your offer tariff points system or the International Baccalaureate to study at DMU will be expressed according to your own points system. country qualifications. If you would like to check if your high school qualification A-LEVELS is accepted for study at DMU, please contact the The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, International Admissions Office at [email protected] or more commonly known as the A Level, is a UK school leaving qualification that is awarded after a student has ADVANCED ENTRY completed 13 years of high school. If you are studying A levels, then your offer will be expressed in UCAS tariff We consider all applications to enter the second or third points. The points awarded for A-level are as follows: year of a degree course on an individual basis. You will need to supply details of the courses you studied, your grades, your syllabus and a grading guide. Our course A* = 140 leaders look for a close match between first degree A = 120 subjects and our own DMU qualifications.

B = 100 ENGLISH LANGUAGE C = 80 REQUIREMENTS D = 60 The majority of our courses require an IELTS of 6.0 or 6.5, however some require a higher IELTS score due to E = 40 professional accreditation requirements. See individual course pages for specific English language requirements.

If your English language ability does not meet the entry criteria, you may want to consider studying a pre-sessional English language course (see page 34).

FOUNDATION COURSES If your academic ability does not meet the entry criteria, you may want to consider studying a foundation course at our International Pathways College (see page 36). 31 HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION PROCESS HOW MUCH DOES IT COST The first decision you should make is whether you want TO APPLY? to apply independently or use an education agent to DMU does not charge for direct applications or support you. applications made via the DMU Online Portal. UCAS International students can apply for undergraduate study charge for applications and for 2015 entry the cost was at DMU in three different ways: £12 for one course and £23 for multiple courses. This cost may change for 2016 entry so visit ucas.com for the latest information. OPTION 1: Download the application form at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return it, along with copies of your documents, to the International Admissions Office at PROCESSING YOUR [email protected] APPLICATION We will log your application and decide whether to either: OPTION 2: Apply and submit your documents via the • Make an unconditional offer if you meet the entry DMU Online Portal dmu.ac.uk/howtoapply criteria. Your place will be reserved until you accept or decline your offer. OPTION 3: Apply and submit your documents via the conditional offer Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). To • Make a . Your place will be reserved apply to DMU you will need the UCAS Institution Code: until you meet the rest of the entry criteria. DEM/ D26 • Offer an alternative course if you do not qualify for the course you applied for. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS • Reject your application if you do not qualify for You will also be asked to supply copies of the following our courses. documents: We will always offer an alternative course where possible. • Your school or university transcripts Our dedicated International Admissions Office will process your application and verify your support documents as • Two academic or work-related references on quickly as possible and send your offer to you by email. letterheaded paper • Evidence of your English language ability ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER • A copy of your passport You need to advise DMU that you would like to accept your offer. Students who require a Tier 4 visa will also be • A supporting statement which describes your suitability required to make a £3,000 pre-payment to accept a place for the course at DMU. Once you have accepted your offer you can begin making preparations to apply for your visa and choose your accommodation. 32 HOW TO APPLY

VISA CONDITIONS TO BECOME A STUDENT IN THE UK ADVICE You should provide the following information to support your visa application: • Your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) DO YOU NEED A VISA? number from DMU. Once you have an unconditional If you are not a British citizen, or are not a citizen of one of offer and we receive the tuition fee pre-payment, we the European Economic Area (EEA) countries, you need will email you your CAS number. a visa to study in the UK. To check if you need a visa, visit • Copies of the academic qualifications we based your ukvisas.gov.uk offer on. This includes evidence of both your academic ability and your English language test score (if APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA appropriate). These documents must match those that have been written on your CAS statement. The UK government operates a points-based immigration systems for all overseas students. • Bank statements to show that you can pay for your studies and stay in the UK. The account can be in your If you are applying for a DMU course, you must apply as a name, or in your parents or legal guardian’s name. Tier 4 (general) student. You will need to score 40 points There must be cash funds in the bank for a period of to be awarded a student visa. In particular, you will need to 28 days, ending no more than one month before the show that you: date of your visa application. Not having the correct • Can pay for one year of tuition fees and living costs in financial evidence is a common reason for visa refusals. the UK (10 points) • Hold an unconditional offer of a place on a course at an institution holding a sponsor licence, such as DMU (30 points) • Have a proved record of studying • Hold a valid passport 33 HOW TO APPLY

HEALTHCARE CHARGE Students who want to apply for a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK will need to pay a fee to use the National Health SPONSORED STUDENTS Service (NHS) – this is called a ‘migrant health surcharge’. If you are a sponsored student, you will need to show The NHS is the UK’s state health service, which provides evidence of government or employer sponsorship and treatment through a wide range of healthcare services, a letter of confirmation from a Home Office recognised including doctors’ consultations; and paying the surcharge financial sponsor, on the organisation’s letter-headed gives you access to these services – you cannot obtain a paper. The should show: Tier 4 visa without making this payment. • Your name For further information visit • The date dmu.ac.uk/visaadvice • The name and contact details of the official financial sponsor • The length of the sponsorship • The amount of money the sponsor is giving or a statement that they will cover all of your fees and living costs

CREDIBILITY INTERVIEW Please make sure that you take all of the original papers to the visa interview. You will be expected to talk knowledgeably about your course and demonstrate your motivation for studying it. Visit dmu.ac.uk/credibilityinterviewquestions for example questions. 34 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ENGLISH PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH COURSES (ROUTE 1 AND 2) This course offers two 4-week blocks of English, each of LANGUAGE which will improve your English by IELTS 0.5. Your existing IELTS score will be used to determine where you will join The Centre for English Language this course. DMU offers two routes for the pre-sessional Learning (CELL) offers a range English course. of courses designed to help you Route 1 is for students who need to achieve IELTS 6.5 to improve your language skills, before begin their degree course at DMU. and during your studies. PRE-SESSIONAL A will raise your IELTS from 5.5 to 6.0 PRE-SESSIONAL B will raise your IELTS from 6.0 to 6.5 The centre is accredited by the British Council for the quality of its teaching, so you can be sure you are Route 2 is for students who need to achieve IELTS 6.0 to receiving the highest standard of English language tuition. begin their degree. It is also a member of English UK, the national association PRE-SESSIONAL A will raise your IELTS from 5.0 to 5.5 of accredited English Language Centres. Our highly- PRE-SESSIONAL B will raise your IELTS from 5.5 to 6.0 experienced tutors have travelled the world teaching English language to students and teachers. For further information and to book your place on an English language course visit: IELTS SCORE dmu.ac.uk/cell IELTS is the English language qualification that we use to show the level of English required for each course.

INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE (IGEC) This intensive English course runs from October to February and will raise your English from IELTS 3.0 to 4.0.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME (ELPP) This course offers three blocks of English, each of which will improve your English by IELTS 0.5. Your existing IELTS score will be used to determine where you will join this course. ELPP A will raise your IELTS from 4.0 to 4.5 ELPP B will raise your IELTS from 4.5 to 5.0 ELPP C will raise your IELTS from 5.0 to 5.5 35 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COURSE DATES AND FEES 2015/16 INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE (IGEC)

Course Entry IELTS Exit IELTS Start Date End Date Duration Total Cost

IGEC Autumn 3.0 3.5 19 October 2015 18 December 2015 9 weeks £2340

IGEC Spring 3.5 4.0 4 January 2016 12 February 2016 6 weeks £1560 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME (ELPP)

Course Entry IELTS Exit IELTS Start Date End Date Duration Total Cost

ELPP A 4.0 4.5 15 February 2016 18 March 2016 5 weeks £1300

ELPP B 4.5 5.0 18 April 2016 27 May 2016 6 weeks £1560

ELPP C 5.0 5.5 13 June 2016 8 July 2016 4 weeks £1300 PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH (ROUTE 1)

Course Entry IELTS Exit IELTS Start Date End Date Duration Total Cost

Pre-sessional A 5.5 6.0 11 July 2016 5 August 2016 4 weeks £1300

Pre-sessional B 6.0 6.5 8 August 2016 2 September 2016 4 weeks £1000* *Pre-sessional cost for students not continuing at DMU is £1300 PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH (ROUTE 2)

Course Entry IELTS Exit IELTS Start Date End Date Duration Total Cost

Pre-sessional A 5.0 5.5 11 July 2016 5 August 2016 4 weeks £1300

Pre-sessional B 5.5 6.0 8 August 2016 2 September 2016 4 weeks £1000* *Pre-sessional cost for students not continuing at DMU is £1300 36 LIPC

LIPC LEICESTER INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY COLLEGE

LIPC offers pathways for The courses at LIPC are designed to give international students who need you the best preparation for life at DMU. additional support to meet all the With small class sizes and experienced requirements to qualify for a DMU teachers, you will receive excellent degree course. academic teaching and support at our centre in the heart of the DMU campus. 37 LIPC

INTERNATIONAL FIRST YEAR (IFY) The IFY is for international students who meet some of the entry requirements to start a degree at DMU but need INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION some extra preparation. The IFY allows you to study the CERTIFICATE (IFC) first year of a degree alongside English language skills and study skills. The IFC is for international students who do not yet meet the entry requirements to start a degree at DMU. You will When you successfully complete the IFY, you will progress spend one year preparing for your degree studies with to the second year of your chosen degree at DMU. English lessons, academic classes and study skills. PATHWAYS: When you successfully complete the IFC, you will progress • Business and Management to the first year of your chosen degree at DMU. • Engineering and Computing PATHWAYS: • Art and Design ENTRY CRITERIA • Business and Law • High school certificate or equivalent from your • Engineering and Computing home country • Life Sciences • IELTS 5.0 • Media • Pharmacy FEES International Foundation Certificate £11,750* International First Year £11,750 *International Foundation Certificate in Pharmacy is £12,250 38 SUPPORTING YOU

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

We have plenty of activities on campus T: (0116) 250 6388 that support students in their studies. E: [email protected] From our welcome week to counselling and wellbeing services we make sure you feel at home here at DMU. 39 SUPPORTING YOU

COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING The counselling team at DMU is here to help you manage or resolve personal problems so that they don’t get in the way. As well as traditional face-to-face counselling, there WELCOME WEEK is also e-counselling, coaching and an extensive range of self-help materials. A week of activities designed to help you meet other students, make new friends and take advantage of dmu.ac.uk/counselling our free sight seeing tours. You will also find out more about the support available for issues such as housing, HEALTH SERVICES healthcare, money and welfare, library services, and a We have a Health Centre for DMU students on campus, whole lot more. providing a full NHS service. It is very important that you register with the Health Centre as soon as you have HEATHROW COACH enrolled on your course. It is FREE to register. PICK-UP SERVICE If your course is for six months or more, you will qualify for DMU operates a coach pick-up service to coincide with NHS treatment from the beginning of your stay on the same key arrival dates, including the English language courses basis as anyone who is a UK resident. If your course is for in July and August and International Welcome Week in less than six months, we still recommend visiting the Health September. Centre to get advice about healthcare during your stay. We recommend this service because it is free and More information about UK healthcare and NHS services because the coach can take you directly to the DMU visit ukcisa.org.uk campus, or to your accommodation if you are staying in a DMU-sourced hall of residence. RELIGIOUS SUPPORT dmu.ac.uk/heathrow DMU provides a wide range of practical and spiritual support as well as resources to students of all faiths or none. There is both a chapel and a Muslim prayer room I-BUDDIES (with ablution facilities) on campus. The i-Buddies scheme links newly-arrived international Anyone can visit the chaplaincy for non-denominational students with existing current students – it’s great way to religious support, while the Christian chaplains and Muslim meet new people when new on campus. The scheme runs imam provides students with advice and guidance on twice a year. matters relating to faith and religion, alongside spiritual, dmu.ac.uk/buddyscheme pastoral, moral and social care. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAFE MENTAL HEALTH The International Students Café is an opportunity to meet Our Mental Health Inclusion team are here to assist and talk to both international and UK students and helps students with the practical and mental health conditions in you to develop your confidence with spoken English in a a university environment. We recommend you notify us of friendly environment. any conditions you may have at the earliest opportunity, as there is a range of support we can put in place for you. The café takes place in term-time, every Wednesday from 2pm until 4pm in the DSU Lounge, on the first floor of the Campus Centre. DISABILITY SUPPORT Our Disability Advice and Support service is here to help students with a wide range of physical and sensory disabilities, medical conditions and Specific Learning Differences. dmu.ac.uk/das 40 STUDY SUPPORT

STUDY CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND STUDY SUPPORT (CLASS) SUPPORT Based in Kimberlin Library, the CLaSS service provides help and support for students with their studies. Areas where the service provides help include: JUST ASK • Learning about simple strategies to help plan that first assignment The ‘Just Ask’ library service provides help and information • Discovering practical approaches to critical analysis in via email and telephone. your academic writing • Administered by Library and Learning Services • Providing guidance and support for your final year • Provides a dedicated librarian for each subject area dissertation • Library Disability Team for specialist help Support is delivered in a number of ways so it’s easy to Each library has enquiry points whose expert staff find the approach that suits you best. These include: also run: • Online publications • Drop-in sessions • Study support tutorials • Workshops • Writing development advice • One-to-one sessions to help you learn -how to use • Workshops covering writing advice library and learning resources • Study skills • Dedicated support for you • How to look after yourself • Starting your dissertation In addition to course support, the library also provides • Maths Learning Centre (MLC) advice, guidance and resources on many study skills including: • Approaches to academic writing • Literature searching and reference management • Strategies for managing research • Mathematical skills for non-maths students • IT skills to support your study 41 STUDY SUPPORT

LIBRARIES FACULTY SUPPORT There are two libraries at DMU. The main library is the Each faculty has its own Student Advice Centre, the Kimberlin, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during first point of call for all learning support enquiries. term time. In addition, the library offers a range of online They help with printing and binding work, borrowing resources, including ebooks and journals, all of which can equipment and offer advice on IT software and e-learning be remotely accessed any time anywhere. resources. More importantly, this is where you hand in and collect coursework. The library is run by dedicated staff who offer additional support to students, including help with academic writing, research strategies, literature searching and reference management, as well as mathematical skills for non-maths students. There is also a Just Ask service for help and advice via email or telephone. DMU is also one of only a few universities able to offer students a dedicated Law Library and Legal Practice library, housed adjacent to the School of Law, in the £35m Hugh Aston building. dmu.ac.uk/yourlibrary Applied Sciences

42 APPLIED SCIENCES 43 Applied Sciences Applied Many of our Applied Sciences courses are accredited or endorsed by professional bodies, ensuring you receive teaching of the highest quality.

Combining high-quality teaching with industry- standard facilities and work placements in recognised organisations in the sector means you can apply theory to practice - increasing your skills and employability when you graduate. You will also benefit from studying a course that has input from professionals working in the sector, giving you an insight into what the job entails through real-life examples - fully preparing you to be able to apply your skills to your profession. Our Forensic Science course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and developed and delivered in collaboration with Leicestershire Police. 44 Applied Sciences

Facilities Investment of £12 million into the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences has created additional practical areas, as well as improved the technology in classrooms and lecture theatres to enhance your student experience. You will learn in new laboratories, practical suites and clinical areas in one of the most historical buildings on campus. Benefit from traditional versus contemporary learning environments. Develop your practical skills with equipment that equals that found in industry. You will also benefit from specific course facilities including our crime-scene house, forensic DNA laboratories, audiology booths and speech and language computer suites - all of which allow you to put theory into practice.

Graduate careers Students have gone on to work in globally recognised companies and organisations such as 3M, The Ministry of Defence and the NHS, to name just a few. If you'd like to continue learning beyond undergraduate studies, then we have a range of postgraduate courses on offer, enabling you to build upon your existing skills and knowledge - further enhancing your employability and job prospects.

Placement opportunities Integrated placements, optional work placements, and voluntary opportunities provide you with the chance to learn and work alongside professionals in the sector. This supports our employability agenda to ensure we are making you much more employable in the competitive job market. 45

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 46

Forensic Science BSc (Hons) 47 Sciences Applied

Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) 49

Health Studies BA (Hons) 50

Human Communication – 51 Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons)

Medical Science BMedSci (Hons) 52

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, visit dmu.ac.uk/hls Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 46 Accredited by Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Three years full-time You will gain a fundamental Recent extensive investment in our understanding of cell and organ first-class facilities, including our Location: De Montfort University function, cellular biochemistry, modernised Microbiology laboratory, UCAS course code: B940w microbiology and the basic analytical allows you to develop your practical

Applied Sciences skills of modern biomedical science; as laboratory experience. Our Virtual Entry and admissions criteria: well as an understanding of common Analytical Laboratory (VAL) skills Five GCSEs at grade C or above, diseases such as cancer and diabetes. package also enables you to develop including Maths and English, plus In the final year, you will complete an practical laboratory skills in a one of the following, or equivalent: extensive individual research module. virtual environment. - Normally 260 UCAS points from at Learning and teaching Graduate careers least two A-levels with Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology at Benefit from around 20 hours of Our graduates are highly sought after grade C or above OR timetabled sessions each week, by NHS pathology centres; working including lectures, tutorials, seminars, in diagnostic laboratories in both the - International Baccalaureate: e-learning and extensive laboratory- public and private sectors, as well 28+ points, with a minimum of based work. You are also expected to as in research institutions and the six higher level points in Chemistry undertake independent study. biotechnology industry. or Biology. Assessment includes coursework, Recent graduates have progressed If you have any other equivalent group assessment, presentations into roles such as biomedical qualifications, please visit and exams. scientists, laboratory assistants, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email associate practitioners and [email protected] to check your Placements pharmacology technicians in eligibility. The optional work placement year, NHS pathology centres. Many of usually in approved NHS pathology our graduates also continue their English Language: IELTS 6.5 centres, research or industrial professional development with or equivalent laboratories, allows you to gain postgraduate study, such as the hands-on experience; developing your Advanced Biomedical Science MSc. practical and professional skills. Interview required: No You may also be interested in: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons), Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) and Medical Science BMedSci (Hons)

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Basic Microbiology • Molecular Genetics and • Clinical Biochemistry • Structure and Function of Genomics • Histopathology and Cells and Tissues • Biochemical Disease Cytopathology • Biochemistry and Cell Processes • Immunopathology Biology • Organ Systems Physiology • Medical Microbiology • Molecular Sciences • Inflammation and • Transfusion Science • Professional and Immunobiology • Haematology Quantitative Skills • Professional Skills 2 • Research Project • Bioanalytical Instrumentation and Techniques - Optional work placement year Accredited by In collaboration with 47 Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Applied Sciences Applied

About this course cutting-edge research specialisms; and Key facts will have the opportunity to be involved • Professionally accredited by The Duration: Three years full-time, in a research group during your final Chartered Society of Forensic four years with a work placement year project. Sciences and sought after by (optional) graduate employers Assessment includes coursework, Location: De Montfort University • Developed in collaboration with practical reports, written and Leicestershire Police, your learning practical exams, presentations, phase UCAS course code: F410 remains relevant to current practice tests, traditional essays and case study evaluations. Entry and admissions criteria: • Develop your practical and Five GCSEs at grade C or above, professional skills in our dedicated Placements including Maths and English, plus mock crime-scene house, one of the following, or equivalent: mock courtroom and forensic Our strong links with industry allow science laboratories you to develop your practical and - Normally 260 UCAS points professional skills and undertake from at least two A-levels with • Over 96 per cent of our graduates an optional work placement year in a science subject at grade C are in employment or further study internationally-recognised companies, within six months of graduating such as Pfizer. or above OR and we provide specially tailored - International Baccalaureate: employability and careers advice Facilities 28+ Points with six higher level throughout the course Extensive recent investment in our points in a science subject (DLHE 2012/13). first-class facilities ensures you are If you have any other equivalent You will benefit from a sound practically competent in a wide range education in all aspects of forensic of techniques and skills that are valued qualifications, please visit science, focusing on the fundamental by employers. You will benefit from dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email subjects of forensic biology and specific facilities including: [email protected] to check your chemistry, using forensically relevant eligibility. • Mock crime-scene house examples throughout the course. You English Language: IELTS 6.5 will also develop broader skills and an • Specialist laboratories; Physical or equivalent understanding of criminal law, DNA Evidence, Forensic DNA, and profiling, evidence analysis, crime- Analytical Chemistry Specialist Interview required: No scene photography and processing, equipment; Scanning Electron and forensic IT. and Atomic Force microscopy, You may also be interested in: Gas Chromatography – Mass Criminology and Criminal Justice You will study several cases in-depth Spectrometry, Capillary BA (Hons), Pharmaceutical and and experience a mock cross- Electrophoresis and NMR Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) examination, as well as carrying out your own supervised forensic Graduate careers science research. Graduates are equipped to work Learning and teaching in a variety of fields, including forensic science, scene-of-crime You will undertake approximately 17 work, analytical chemistry, general hours each week in lectures (and scientific analysis, health and safety, specialist guest lecturers), tutorials, the insurance industry and law workshops, personal tutoring and enforcement. Many of our recent practical sessions, which form a large graduates have progressed to work for part of your learning, plus an additional globally-recognised organisations, such 20 hours self-directed study. as LGC Forensics, Orchid Cellmark, You will be taught by an experienced 3M and national constabularies. team of academics, with a range of

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Forensic Chemistry • Bodies, Tissues and Fluids • Forensic Case Studies • Forensic Biology • Materials ID and the Presentation • Forensic Imaging and • Drugs of Abuse of Evidence Photography • Molecules Have • Fire, Arson and Explosions • Essentials of Forensic Fingerprints Too! • Authenticity and Fraud Investigations • Forensic IT • DNA Profiling • Professional and • Issues in Criminal Justice • Forensic Chemical Quantitative Scientific Pathology Skills • Project and Professional Skills 48 Applied Sciences 49 Approved by Professionally Validated by Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) Applied Sciences Applied

About this course guest lecturers, ensuring your learning Key facts is relevant to current practice. • Professionally validated by Health Duration: Three years full-time Education England (HEE) and Teaching includes lectures, seminars, Location: De Montfort University approved by the Health and Care tutorials, practical workshops (with Professions Council (HCPC) service users, parents and carers) UCAS course code: B61A • Audiology graduates working and inter-professional learning with Entry and admissions criteria: students from other healthcare in the NHS can expect to earn Five GCSEs at grade C or above, professions, normally for 15 hours a starting salary of more than including Maths, English and each week, as well as time spent on £21,388 per year (NHS Pay Rates) Science, plus one of the following, placements or practical sessions. or equivalent: • As an applied course, you will Assessments include a mixture of develop practical and professional essays, exams, the production of - Normally 300 UCAS points skills that are directly applicable to posters and use of other media to from at least two A-levels with practice present work. a Science subject at grade B • Our students and staff are making or above OR a real difference to people’s lives Placements - International baccalaureate: 30+ by offering free hearing tests to Compulsory work placements in the local residents as part of DMU’s points with a minimum of 6 higher NHS and private sector, working with points in a science subject Square Mile initiative. a range of people from diverse cultural This is a pre-registration route for and ethnic backgrounds, develop your If you have any other equivalent becoming a specialist practitioner in clinical and professional skills. qualifications, please visit audiology, the study of hearing and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email balance. The course is designed to Facilities [email protected] to check your develop your understanding of how Extensive recent investment in our eligibility. we hear and maintain our balance purpose-built audiology facilities, English Language: IELTS 7.0 from birth onwards. including rehabilitation and diagnostic or equivalent You will work with the latest suites, allows you to apply theory to You will need to submit a criminal equipment and be taught by expert practice in simulated real-life settings. record certificate from your home practitioners developing skills in country before starting the course, social care, psychology and emotional Graduate careers which needs to be cleared in support, ensuring you take a holistic As an applied subject, graduate accordance with DMU admission approach to practise as a clinician. careers are normally within Audiology, policy. Contact us for up-to-date A broad subject providing a balance healthcare, education and research information before starting of theory and practice, you may settings. Many of our recent graduates the course. consider specialising in a particular become Audiologists in the NHS, subject area through final year charitable institutions and private Interview required: No. specialist modules. healthcare companies. You may also be interested in: Biomedical Science BSc (Hons), Learning and teaching Medical Science BMedSci (Hons), Our teaching staff have a wealth of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic clinical and academic experience, and Science BSc (Hons) you will also benefit from specialist

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Scientific Basis of • Adult Aural • Clinical Practice 1 Healthcare Science Rehabilitation 1 • Professional Healthcare • Medical Science • Adult Aural Science Practice 2 • Physics for Clinical Rehabilitation 2 • Clinical Practice 2 Measurement • Applied Physiological • Research Project • Neurosensory Physiology Measurement and and Pathophysiology Instrumentation • Clinical Measurement • Auditory Science 1 and Treatment • Auditory Science 2 • Clinical Practice • Paediatric Audiology • Professional Healthcare • Balance Science Science Practice 1 • Research Methods and Ethics 50

Health Studies BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Learning and teaching Duration: Three years full-time • An academic and work-focused Teaching includes lectures, student- approach to understanding led seminars, workshops, group work, Location: De Montfort University contemporary health and social care e-learning, guided reading, problem UCAS course code: B991 • Course academics have a wealth solving, problem‑based learning,

Applied Sciences visiting speakers and tutorial support. Entry and admissions criteria: of experience in a range of health Five GCSEs at grade C or above, and social care disciplines, ensuring You will normally attend 12 hours per you develop transferable skills and week of timetabled taught sessions including English, plus one of the specialist knowledge for a diverse each week as well as 20 hours of following, or equivalent: range of career opportunities independent study. - Normally 260 UCAS points with a • You will be taught by expert Placements subject at grade C or above OR academics who have a world - International Baccalaureate: renowned reputation for making a Dedicated optional work placements, 28+points real difference; including supporting including shadowing NHS managers, the supported formulation of enhance your practical and If you have any other equivalent Finland’s National Carers Strategy professional skills, and employability qualifications, please visit • Current research shapes and upon graduation. Opportunities to dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email informs the course content, ensuring undertake our Erasmus exchange [email protected] to check your your learning is at the forefront of scheme in Greece and Finland allow eligibility. developments, issues and debates you to develop your knowledge of global issues and practice. English Language: IELTS 6.5 in the sector. or equivalent This course introduces you to a Facilities variety of disciplines that provide Interview required: No Extensive recent investment in our the knowledge and skills for first-class teaching and learning You may also be interested in: understanding contemporary health facilities will develop your practical Psychology with Health Studies and social care, including: sociology, and professional experience BSc (Hons), Sociology BA (Hons) psychology, health and social care and enhance your employability management, social policy, health upon graduation. economics, research, biology, public health, epidemiology and health Graduate careers promotion. Due to the diversity of the course You will benefit from the opportunity content, a broad range of career to tailor your learning relevant to your opportunities are available. Many of own career interests. our recent graduates have begun their In the third year you will also be careers in NHS graduate schemes able to choose modules that further and have gone on to fulfilling careers explore your career interests and build in the NHS, private healthcare the specialist skills sought after by sectors and related fields nationally graduate employers, such as health and internationally. promotion or management.

First year modules Optional modules • Gender, Health and • Psychological Theory in • Health and Disease Healthcare Health and Illness in Communities • Health Promotion and • Sociological Context • Healthcare Management Public Health of Healthcare • Psychological Aspects • International • Health and Welfare of Health Perspectives 1: • Management and • Social Aspects of Health Globalisation and Health Organisational Theory • Debates and Dilemmas in • International Perspectives in Healthcare Health and Healthcare 2: Comparative Systems in Healthcare • Foundations for Third year modules Health Improvement • Ethnicity, Health Core module and Healthcare Second year modules • Social Exclusion • Health and Social Care Management Core module and Health • Health Studies • Applied Social Research • Optional modules • Counselling in Dissertation the Workplace 51 Approved by Human Communication – Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) Sciences Applied

About this course assignments, presentations, a Key facts • Approved by the Royal College of portfolio and a dissertation; ensuring Duration: Three and a half years Speech and Language Therapists, your learning is closely linked to the full-time HCPC Standards of Proficiency. successful graduates are eligible Location: De Montfort University to register with the Health Placements UCAS course code: B620 and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as speech and You will develop your clinical and Entry and admissions criteria: language therapists professional skills in a variety of Five GCSEs at grade C or above weekly and block placements, working • Speech and language therapists including Maths and English with a range of people from diverse assess and treat speech, language Language or Literature, plus one of cultural and ethnic backgrounds the following, or equivalent: and communication problems in at nurseries, schools, clinics and people of all ages - Normally ABB from three A-levels, hospitals. You will receive regular and (excluding General Studies) taken • Our strong links and integrated structured, support from personal at one sitting OR work placements with East tutors and clinical members of the Midlands NHS and independent - International Baccalaureate: teaching team. 30+ points service providers ensure a dynamic and clinically current curriculum Facilities If you have any other equivalent • Excellent Inter-Professional Extensive recent investment in our qualifications, please visit Education (IPE) allows you to first-class teaching and learning dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email gain a broader view of issues facilities includes a purpose-built, [email protected] to check your and debates in the healthcare, computerised speech laboratory and eligibility. education and social sectors. a dedicated speech and language English Language: IELTS 7.5 therapy assessment library, allowing or equivalent Learning and teaching you to apply theory to practice in You will need to submit a criminal Our experienced teaching staff are simulated real-life settings. record certificate from your home engaged in clinical work and research, country before starting the course, ensuring you develop a diverse Graduate careers which needs to be cleared in range of specialist skills used in As an applied subject, graduate accordance with DMU�s admission current practice. You will also benefit careers are normally within speech policy. Contact us for up-to-date from visiting lecturers from health, and language therapy, healthcare, information. education and social care sectors. education and research settings. Interview required: Yes, Timetabled taught study is normally Many of our recent graduates become international students will be 15 hours each week and typically speech and language therapists in interviewed by Skype or telephone. includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, the NHS, charitable institutions and practical workshops (with service private healthcare companies. users, parents and carers) and IPE events with other students from healthcare, education and social care. Assessment includes written and video exams, coursework,

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Medical Sciences • Medical Sciences for • Personal and Professional • Applied Linguistics and Intervention Development English Grammar • Acoustics for Speech and • Research for Speech and • Introduction to Phonetics Hearing Language Therapists and Phonology • Clinical Linguistic (Project Part 1) • Professional Practice: Assessments • Language Use in Social Foundations • Psychology for Speech and Clinical Contexts • Introduction to and Language Therapists • Intervention for Speech Research Methods and • Intervention for Speech and Language Therapy Communication Disability and Language therapy • Clinical Practice • Lifespan and • Personal and Professional Communication Development Fourth year modules Development • Clinical Practice • Clinical Practice • Personal and Professional Development • Speech and Language Therapy Project Part 2 52

Medical Science BMedSci (Hons)

Key facts About this course Learning and teaching Duration: Three years full-time, • Combining laboratory and clinical Our highly practical content ensures four years with a work placement approaches to investigating the you develop the knowledge and skills (optional) human body, you will develop a being used in current practice. diverse range of transferable skills Teaching will make up approximately 17 Location: De Montfort University Applied Sciences sought after by graduate employers hours of study each week and typically UCAS course code: B902 • Our e-learning capabilities have includes; lectures, seminars, tutorials. In addition, you will be expected to Entry and admissions criteria: been recognised for excellence in engage in independent study. Five GCSEs at grade C or above, learning and teaching, ensuring you benefit from innovative learning including Maths and English, plus Placements one of the following, or equivalent: alongside expert practitioner staff • Optional sandwich placements Our strong links with industry provide - Normally 260 UCAS points allow you to apply theory to the opportunity to undertake an from at least two A-levels with practice in an industry setting optional work placement, typically Chemistry, Biology or Human and enhance your employability within hospital laboratories, Biology at grade C or above OR pharmaceutical businesses and other upon graduation related organisations. - International Baccalaureate: 28+ • Develop your practical and points, with a minimum of six professional skills in our Facilities higher level points in Chemistry dedicated first-class facilities and or Biology Extensive recent investment in laboratory environments dedicated laboratories, including If you have any other equivalent • Our world-leading medical our Clinical Sciences laboratory, qualifications, please visit research shapes and informs our enables you to develop your practical dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email teaching and is at the heart of experience and specialist skills [email protected] to check your everything we do; ensuring your with industry-standard equipment eligibility. learning is at the cutting-edge of that simulate real-life clinical global developments. settings; ensuring you are ready for English Language: IELTS 6.5 employment upon graduation. or equivalent Medical Science is ideal for careers in the medical or healthcare Graduate careers Interview required: No. professions, integrating scientific You may also be interested in: knowledge, cutting-edge research You will develop the necessary skills Biomedical Science BSc (Hons), and clinical practice in areas such required for a range of medical science careers and related fields, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic as cardiovascular and respiratory such as medical research, writing, Science BSc (Hons), Healthcare physiology, nutrition, immunology education, commerce and sales. Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) and genetics. Many of our graduates progress Based on the research expertise to further study in graduate entry of our academic staff, the course medicine or dentistry. Please note, provides a thorough knowledge of a this course does not guarantee range of research skills; allowing you direct entry to any medical or to specialise your learning in a final dental course. Many of our recent year project. graduates also choose to continue their professional development with further study on one of our postgraduate opportunities.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Basic Anatomy and • Cardiovascular, • Research Project Physiology Respiratory and Sleep • Clinical Perspectives 2 • Biochemistry and Cell Science • Quality Management Biology • Evidence-Based Medicine • Nutrition through the • Molecular Science • Genetics and Genomics Lifespan • Personal and Professional • Immunobiology and • Pharmacology and Skills Inflammation Therapeutics • Clinical Perspectives 1 • Clinical Biochemistry • Endocrinology

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APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Professional accreditations and endorsements, together with vocational, research and teaching partnerships ensure innovative courses of the highest quality. In addition to professional and academic training, you will benefit from contact with working professionals and opportunities to gain placement experience; take up voluntary work or undertake real research. You will be able to acquire a range of invaluable transferable skills relevant to a wide variety of future careers and occupations.

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Graduate careers: You will also benefit from specific course facilities Some of our graduates progress into professional including fully-equipped Psychology computer careers, for example in Social Work, Youth Work and laboratories, individual research cubicles and interview Community Development or teaching. Others find rooms, as well as an observation suite with video themselves well equipped for a range of graduate recording and remote viewing facilities. training opportunities across all public, private and/or voluntary sectors. Placement opportunities: Integrated placements, work placement, and voluntary We also offer postgraduate courses that build upon your opportunities provide you with the chance to learn from existing skills and knowledge, further enhancing your professionals in the sector, for example within the NHS, employability and job prospects.

Applied Social Sciences Social Applied local community centres, schools, or the criminal justice sector. Our subjects can provide opportunities for real- Facilities: life research alongside professional researchers. These Investment of £12 million into the faculty of Health options are intended to enhance your employability in the and Life Sciences has created more social areas competitive job market. for group study, as well as improving the technology in classrooms and lecture theatres to enhance your student experience. 57 Applied Social Sciences Fees: Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) 58 For tuition fee information, visit Criminology and Criminal Justice with dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees 59 Psychology BA (Hons) How to apply: Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp 60 and return by email to [email protected] BA (Hons)

For more information on all of the courses in this Education Studies BA (Hons) 61 section, visit dmu.ac.uk/hls Education Studies with French or Mandarin 62 Contact details: BA (Hons) T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 Education Studies with Psychology E: [email protected] 63 BA (Hons)

Psychology BSc (Hons) 65

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) 66

Psychology with Education Studies 67 BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Health Studies BSc (Hons) 68

Social Work BA (Hons) 69

Youth Work and Community Development 70 BA (Hons) 58

Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course your learning experience. This includes research projects such Duration: Three years full-time • Home to one of the UK’s largest practice-based criminologist teams as Communities, Crime and Social Location: De Montfort University in the country Cohesion and research on policing and criminal justice reform in St Lucia. UCAS course code: L390 • Choose one of two specialist Timetabled, taught time is usually Entry and admissions criteria: pathways and focus your learning relevant to your career aspirations 12–14 hours on average per week, Five GCSEs at grade C or above, which includes lectures, workshops, • Academic staff with links to the including English, plus one of the seminars and personal tutorials. Applied Social Sciences Social Applied British Society of Criminology keep following, or equivalent: You are expected to engage in an you up-to-date with contemporary - Normally 260 UCAS points with a additional 24–26 hours independent issues and debates subject at grade C or above OR study each week. Assessment • One of the few criminology methods are varied and include essays, - International Baccalaureate: courses in the UK which is group and individual presentations, 28+ points practice-based, so your expertise research, exams and case If you have any other equivalent can be transferred directly to the study projects. qualifications, please visit workplace upon graduation dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • Volunteering opportunities with Placements [email protected] to check your local agencies in the community Although there are no dedicated eligibility. and criminal justice sector develops work placements, there are a wide your practical and professional range of volunteering and research English Language: IELTS 6.5 skills, and strengthens your opportunities available to students in or equivalent employability upon graduation local criminal justice agencies including Interview required: No • Join DMU’s Criminology Society HM Prison Service, the National Probation Service, Youth Offending You may also be interested in: enhancing your university Services and Victim Support. Criminal Investigation with Policing experience through stimulating seminars and social events. BA (Hons), Criminology and Facilities Criminal Justice with Psychology This course provides a broad Recent extensive investment in our BA (Hons) understanding of the causes, legal first-class teaching and learning framework and responses to crime, facilities helps you to develop your while providing the opportunity to practical and professional experience, achieve a deeper understanding in a enhancing your employability specialist area. upon graduation. In the first year you will gain a good foundation across all aspects of Graduate careers criminology and criminal justice. For the Graduates find work not only within following two years you will be required the sector, but within a number of to choose one of two pathways: Core related fields including policing, youth or Working with Offenders; each justice, community safety and crime offering a particular perspective of prevention, domestic violence and the criminal justice system. victim support, prisons and probation Learning and teaching and drug and alcohol services. Many of our recent graduates Our staff undertake national and choose to continue their professional international research, which shapes development by enrolling on one of our and informs our teaching, enhancing postgraduate courses.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to • Research for Practice • Dissertation Criminology • Crime, Risk and • Young People and the • Diversity, Values Community Safety Criminal Justice System and Ethics • Punishment and Society • Theory, Policy • Introduction to the Plus a range of optional and Practice Criminal Justice System and pathway-specific • Victimology • Study and Research Skills modules • Legislation • Preparing for Practice

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Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences

About this course study each week. Assessment Key facts methods are varied and include • Home to one of the UK’s largest Duration: Three years full-time practice-based criminologist teams essays, group and individual in the country presentations, research, exams and Location: De Montfort University case study projects. • Benefit from the experience and UCAS course code: L3C8 expertise offered across the Placements Entry and admissions criteria: two complementary disciplines, There are a wide range of volunteering Five GCSEs at grade C or above, developing your transferable skills and research opportunities available including English, plus one of the for a range of career opportunities to students in local criminal justice following, or equivalent: • Our experienced academic staff agencies including HM Prison Service, - Normally 260 UCAS points with a have links to the British Society the National Probation Service, subject at grade C or above OR of Criminology and the British Youth Offending Services and Victim Psychological Society, providing Support. You are also encouraged - International Baccalaureate: you with an understanding of to visit the local magistrates’ courts 28+ points real-life issues and contemporary and prisons to further develop your If you have any other equivalent debates at the forefront of understanding of current practice. qualifications, please visit criminological research All of these experiences give you an dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • Volunteering opportunities extremely valuable chance to put your [email protected] to check your with local agencies in the learning into practice and to develop eligibility. community and criminal justice the skills that are highly sought after sector develops your practical by employers. English Language: IELTS 6.5 and professional skills, and or equivalent strengthens your employability Facilities Interview required: No upon graduation. Recent extensive investment in our You may also be interested in: first-class teaching and learning This course will give you a broad Criminology and Criminal facilities will help you to develop understanding of the causes, legal Justice BA (Hons), Psychology your practical and professional framework and responses to crime, BSc (Hons), Psychology with experience, enhancing your while providing the opportunity Criminology BSc (Hons) to combine it with the study of employability upon graduation. The human psychology. Psychology department offers two dedicated computer laboratories Learning and teaching with the latest analysis software, Our staff undertake national and recording and testing resources, six international research, which shapes individual research cubicles, interview and informs our teaching; enhancing rooms, a fully-equipped observation your learning experience. This suite and full support from our includes research projects such psychology technicians. as Communities, Crime and Social Graduate careers Cohesion and research on policing and criminal justice reform in St Lucia. Graduates find work not only within the sector, but within a number of Timetabled, taught time is usually related fields including policing, 12–14 hours on average each week, teaching, youth justice, social which includes lectures, workshops, work, community safety and crime seminars and personal tutorials. prevention, domestic violence and You are expected to engage in an victim support, prisons and probation additional 24–26 hours independent and drug and alcohol services.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to • Research for Practice • Dissertation Criminology • Crime, Risk and • Young People and the • Diversity, Values Community Safety Criminal Justice System and Ethics • Punishment and Society • Theory, Policy • Introduction to the • Personality and and Practice Criminal Justice System Intelligence • Criminological and • Study and Research Skills • Social Psychology Forensic Psychology • Core Areas in Psychology

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Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Typical teaching time is approximately 14 hours each week and you will Duration: Three years full-time • Home to one of the UK’s largest practice-based criminology teaching also be expected to undertake Location: De Montfort University and research teams, with strong links approximately 20 hours of UCAS course code: 5LN3 to the British Society of Criminology self-directed study. Entry and admissions criteria: • Links with Society of Evidence- Placements - Five GCSEs at grade C or above, Based Policing You will have the opportunity to including English, plus one of the • Specialise your focus with a choice undertake a practice placement, if Applied Social Sciences Social Applied following, or equivalent: of two pathways. secured, in semester three of year two, along with an international placement in - Normally 260 UCAS Points, with This programme has been designed the summer after year two. This will be a specified subject at grade C for the broad contemporary policing either at a university, law enforcement or above OR employment market; enabling you to become a professional and reflective agency or investigation agency and - International Baccalaureate: practitioner in the public or private will be arranged and supported by our 28+ points policing sector. This is suitable for Work-Based Learning Team and the new #DMUglobal initiative. If you have any other equivalent those who wish to study policing qualifications, please visit or criminal investigation, but who Facilities do not necessarily want to join the dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Extensive recent investment in our police service. It will enable students [email protected] to check your first-class teaching and learning to consider a range of investigative eligibility. facilities; including computer-aided roles in the public and private sector interactive teaching screens and English Language: IELTS 6.5 and broadens opportunities for learning resources, available in or equivalent those seeking careers in policing collaboration with Leicestershire and investigation. Interview required: No Police, The College of Policing and The You may also be interested in: Learning and teaching Society of Evidence-Based Policing, Criminology and Criminal Justice There are a variety of teaching methods helps you to develop your practical and BA (Hons), Criminology and including lectures, case studies, professional experience, and enhance Criminal Justice with Psychology seminars, workshops, e-learning, your employability. BA (Hons) specialist guest lectures from Graduate careers practitioners and visits to practitioners Graduates will have opportunities for in action. Assessment methods include employment within public and private presentations, desktop exercises, law and regulatory enforcement essays, exams, computer-based and fields. Opportunities also exist within multiple-choice phase tests. Critical a number of other agencies and reflection, analysis and deep learning related fields including youth justice, will be developed as you progress community safety and crime prevention through the course. and domestic violence and victim support, prisons and probation, drug and alcohol services.

First year modules • Researching Third year modules Contemporary Issues in • Diversity, Value and Ethics • Dissertation Policing • The Criminal Justice • Leadership and System and its Legislative Choose either Management of Context Contemporary Policing Contemporary Issues in • Introduction to pathway Criminology • Critical Incident Policing (II) • The Profession of Policing Management and • Contemporary Policing Leadership (I) pathway – Critical Second year modules Or, Policing and Criminal Incident Management and • Multi-Agency Working investigation pathway Leadership (II) • Leadership and • Investigative Management • Policing and Criminal Management of and Leadership (I) Investigation pathway – Contemporary Issues in Policing (I) Investigative Management and Leadership (II) • Electives

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Education Studies BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences

About this course seminars and workshops. In addition Key facts you will be expected to undertake • Our strong links with education Duration: Three years full-time providers and dedicated work between 30–40 hours independent placement opportunities allow you study each week. Assessment is by Location: De Montfort University to explore and apply your studies in coursework, book reviews, reflective UCAS course code: X300 practical real-world contexts writing, seminar papers, group presentations, exams and dissertation. Entry and admissions criteria: • Academic staff include experienced Five GCSEs at grade C or above, educationalists ensuring the Placements including English, plus one of the skills you develop are current to Our strong links with education following, or equivalent: professional practice. providers give you the opportunity - Normally 300 UCAS points with Enhance your university experience to undertake a placement in a local a subject at grade B or above OR by joining the DMU Education Studies educational setting, preparing you for society. Education Studies provides initial teacher education programmes - International Baccalaureate: a stimulating opportunity to engage after graduation. 30+ points in current key debates on childhood If you have any other equivalent and children’s learning from a variety Facilities of theoretical perspectives. It focuses qualifications, please visit Recent extensive investment in our on current approaches to children’s dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email first-class teaching and learning education and well-being, and how [email protected] to check your facilities helps you to develop your childhood is shaped by culture and eligibility. practical experience and enhance society. It is ideal preparation for those your employability. English Language: IELTS 6.5 interested in going on to study for or equivalent initial teacher education programmes Graduate careers in the primary sector. Interview required: No This course develops a broad You may also be interested in: range of skills that are useful for Learning and teaching Education Studies with Languages many socially‑oriented professions; Our staff are experienced in all stages BA (Hons), Education Studies with particularly for students who intend of schooling, and are actively engaged to embark on a career working Psychology BA (Hons) in leading research projects, which with young children, such as in inspires our teaching, ensuring your primary schools, nurseries and other learning is at the forefront of current pre‑school and after-school settings. debate and development. Each year you will take 120 credits comprising Recent graduates have started their four modules per year with all core careers in teaching (PGCE), education modules in the first year, and a mixture practice, nurseries, youth work and of core and optional modules in years educational publishing. Many also two and three. choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses. Timetabled teaching is normally eight hours a week and includes lectures,

First year modules • Teaching Diversity: • You can choose three • Perspectives in Education Inclusive Education modules from: • Historical and Internationally • Education and Equality: Contemporary Issues • Development of the Class, Race and Ethnicity • Teaching and Learning in Individual Child • Gender and Education the Primary Sector • Music in the Life of the • Radical Educations • Children and Social Justice Primary School • Global Comparative • Computer Programming as Education Second year modules a Tool for Learning • Adult Learners and • Contemporary Cultural Learning Core module: Perspectives on Education • Placement/Project • Researching Children • Technological • Education and the Arts and Learning Transformations • Special Educational You can choose three or in Learning Needs in Primary and four modules from: Secondary Schools • Philosophy of Education Third year modules • Young Learners and Core module: English as a Second • Education Studies Language • Dissertation

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Education Studies with French or Mandarin BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Our staff are experienced in all stages of schooling and are also Duration: Three years full-time • Enhance your global employability with the knowledge of Education actively engaged in leading research Location: De Montfort University Studies combined with projects that underpin our teaching. Entry and admissions criteria: another language Timetabled, taught time is on average eight hours per week. Five GCSEs at grade C or above, • Academic staff includes including English, plus one of the ** Common European Framework of Reference experienced practitioners, for Languages following, or equivalent: ensuring the skills you develop are Applied Social Sciences Social Applied - Normally 300 UCAS points with current to professional practice Placements a subject at grade B or above OR • Our strong links with education Our strong links with education - International Baccalaureate: providers and dedicated work providers give you opportunities 30+ points placement opportunities allow you to undertake a placement in a to explore and apply your studies local school. There may also be If you have any other equivalent in practical real-world contexts. opportunities where you can benefit qualifications, please visit from an Erasmus exchange or Education Studies with Languages dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email improving your language skills and is distinctive as it combines the study [email protected] to check your personal development. of Education with a foreign language eligibility. (currently French or Mandarin). The Facilities English Language: IELTS 6.5 course is of interest to students who Extensive recent investment in our or equivalent have no background in languages first-class teaching and learning but realise the potential of skills Interview required: No facilities, helps you to develop your in a foreign language for future practical experience and enhance You may also be interested in: employment prospects. Education Studies BA (Hons), your employability. Education Studies with Psychology Learning and teaching Graduate careers BA (Hons), Education Studies The language module focuses on with French (XR40) OR Education Upon graduation, you may choose to language competence. In the final Studies with Mandarin (XR41) study for a PGCE. While you would year there may be an opportunity not be able to teach languages at to study language for specific secondary level with this degree, purposes (e.g., business language). competence in a foreign language You may take the following language is useful for primary teaching. Many routes depending on the languages students follow a career in teaching; background/level on entry: however, the degree opens up • Beginner in French or Mandarin: opportunities to work in a number of Basic User (A1/A2) wider educational environments. • Post-GCSE in French: Independent We also offer a range of postgraduate User (B1/B2)** opportunities, including the Education Practice MA.

First year modules • You can choose two or Third year modules • Language Module 1 three modules from: Core module: • Perspectives in Education • Philosophy of Education • Language Module 3 • Teaching and Learning in • Young Learners and English • Education Studies the Primary Sector as a Second Language Dissertation • Children and Social Justice • Teaching Diversity: Inclusive • You can choose three Education Internationally modules from: Second year modules • Development of the • Education and Equality: Individual Child Core module: Class, Race and Ethnicity • Music in the Life of the • Language Module 2 • Gender and Education Primary School • Researching Children • Radical Educations • Computer Programming as and Learning • Global Comparative a Tool for Learning Education • Contemporary Cultural • Adult Learners and Learning Perspectives on Education • Placement/Project • Technological • Education and the Arts Transformations in Learning • Special Educational Needs in Primary and Secondary Schools

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Education Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences

About this course is by coursework, book reviews, Key facts reflective writing, seminar papers, • Dedicated study facilities and Duration: Three years full-time student volunteer schemes enhance group presentations, placements, exam your practical experience and and dissertation. Location: De Montfort University employability upon graduation In addition you will be expected to UCAS course code: X3C8 undertake between 30–40 hours • Our strong links with education Entry and admissions criteria: independent study each week. providers and dedicated work Five GCSEs at grade C or above, placement opportunities allow you Placements including English, plus one of the to explore and apply your studies in following, or equivalent: practical real-world contexts Our strong links with education providers offer opportunities to - Normally 300 UCAS points, with • Our expert academic staff include undertake a dedicated placement in a experienced practitioners ensuring a subject at grade B or above OR local school or educational setting. You the skills you develop are current to - International Baccalaureate: will also be encouraged to engage in professional practice. 30+ points voluntary work throughout the course, Education Studies with Psychology preparing you for a wide range of If you have any other equivalent is distinctive because it makes careers, including initial teacher training qualifications, please visit connections between education, upon graduation. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email learning and the domains [email protected] to check your of psychology. Facilities eligibility. There is an emphasis on childhood The Psychology department offers two English Language: IELTS 6.5 and you will examine how childhood dedicated computer laboratories with or equivalent is understood and shaped by society, the latest analysis software, recording how a modern child’s lifestyle and and testing resources, six individual Interview required: No experiences differ from those of the research cubicles, interview rooms, and You may also be interested in: past, and how educationalists and a fully-equipped observation suite. Education Studies BA (Hons), psychologists theorise personal, social, Psychology with Education Studies emotional and intellectual development. Graduate careers BSc (Hons), Education Studies Many students follow a career in Learning and teaching with Languages BA (Hons) teaching and career opportunities Our staff are experienced in all stages also exist in a number of wider of schooling and are also actively educational environments, including; engaged in leading research projects. youth and community work, social and Timetabled, taught time is on average educational research and early years nine hours and includes: lectures, settings. We also offer a range of tutorials, research seminars, workshops postgraduate opportunities, including and self-directed study. Assessment Education Practice MA.

First year modules • Development of the You can choose two • Historical and Individual Child modules from: Contemporary Issues • Music in the Life of the • Education and Equality: • Teaching and Learning in Primary School Class, Race and Ethnicity the Primary Sector • Computer Programming as • Gender and Education • Children and Social Justice a Tool for Learning • Radical Educations • Core Areas of psychology • Contemporary Cultural • Global Comparative Perspectives on Education Education Second year modules • Technological • Adult Learners and Transformations in Learning Core Education module: Learning • Placement/Project • Researching Children and • Education and the Arts Learning You can choose one psychology module from: • Special Educational You can choose two • Social Psychology Needs in Primary and Education modules from: • Abnormal Psychology Secondary Schools • Philosophy of Education You can choose two • Young Learners and Third year modules psychology modules from: English as a Second • Counselling Psychology Language Core module: • Well-Being and • Teaching Diversity: • Education Studies Positive Psychology Inclusive Education Dissertation • Psychology and Education Internationally

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Psychology BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences

About this course Facilities Key facts • This programme is accredited by the • Two dedicated computer Duration: Three years full-time British Psychological Society laboratories used for teaching and Location: De Montfort University • Variety of optional modules allows independent learning you to tailor your learning to • Six individual research cubicles UCAS course code: C800 your interests • Two interview rooms for use in Entry and admissions criteria: • 94 per cent of our Psychology non-experimental research Five GCSEs at grade C or above, students expressed overall • An observation suite, complete including Maths and English, plus satisfaction in the latest National with two-way mirror and recording one of the following, or equivalent: Student Survey equipment - Normally 300 UCAS points with a This course focuses on psychology • The latest statistical software and subject at grade B or above OR as an academic subject, exploring physiological recording equipment its impact in our everyday lives, and - International Baccalaureate: • Dedicated full-time support from providing an introduction to current 30+ points two Psychology technicians psychology research methods. If you have any other equivalent Graduate careers qualifications, please visit Learning and teaching dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email A professionally accredited Our teaching is informed by the psychology degree is the essential [email protected] to check your world‑leading research activity of first step to postgraduate study and eligibility. our experienced staff, ensuring a career as a psychologist. As a your learning is at the forefront of English Language: IELTS 6.5 graduate you are also equipped with a global developments. Typical contact or equivalent variety of employability skills that are time is approximately 12–14 hours crucial in today’s competitive climate. Interview required: No each week; additionally you are Careers in police services, teaching, expected to engage in 24–26 hours You may also be interested in: social work, human resources and of independent study. Assessment Psychology with Criminology BSc healthcare are typical of where such a combines essays and exams with (Hons), Psychology with Health degree is useful. Many students also more innovative methods. Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology choose to continue their professional with Education Studies BSc (Hons) Placements development with a range of postgraduate courses. As many of the professional positions open to psychologists require additional qualifications beyond undergraduate study, there are no formal opportunities for placements. However there are a variety of opportunities to enhance and reflect on your employability skills in our dedicated psychology student volunteer scheme.

First year modules • Cognitive Psychology • Criminological and • Introductory Research • Developmental Forensic Psychology Methods in Psychology Psychology • Counselling Psychology • Core Areas in Psychology • Personality and • Employability Skills • Theories and Historical Intelligence and Psychology Perspectives in • Social Psychology • The Psychology of Sexuality Psychology Third year modules • Psychology in Context • Cognitive • Empirical Psychology Core modules Neuropsychology • Psychology Project • Work Psychology Second year modules • Conceptual Issues • Psychology of Chronic Illness • Further Research and Critical Debates • Well-being and Methods for Psychologists in Psychology Positive Psychology • Abnormal Psychology Plus four from the • Stress, Coping and Health • Biological Psychology following optional • Psychology and Education • Clinical Psychology: Modules: • Mental Health and Society Theory and Practice

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Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course including lectures and workshops. You are also expected to engage in 24–26 Duration: Three years full-time • This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society hours of independent study. Location: De Montfort University as conferring eligibility for graduate Placements UCAS course code: C8L3 membership of the society with the Graduate Basis for Chartered As many of the professional positions Entry and admissions criteria: Membership (GBC), provided the open to psychologists require Five GCSEs at grade C or above, minimum standard of a second class additional qualifications beyond including Maths and English, plus honours is achieved. This is the first undergraduate study, there are no Applied Social Sciences Social Applied one of the following, or equivalent: step towards becoming a Chartered formal opportunities for placements. - Normally 300 UCAS points with a Psychologist However there are opportunities to enhance and reflect on your subject at grade B or above OR • Benefit from the experience employability skills, work with different and expertise offered across - International Baccalaureate: organisations and experience cutting- two complementary disciplines, 30+ points edge research alongside professionals developing your transferable skills in our dedicated psychology student If you have any other equivalent and career opportunities volunteer scheme. qualifications, please visit • 94 per cent of our Psychology dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email students expressed overall Facilities [email protected] to check your satisfaction in the latest National Facilities include two dedicated eligibility. Student Survey. computer laboratories with the English Language: IELTS 6.5 This course provides a good foundation latest analysis software, recording or equivalent across all aspects of psychology as and testing resources, six individual Interview required: No well as introducing key aspects of research cubicles, interview rooms, criminology. The final year provides an a fully-equipped observation You may also be interested in: opportunity to explore psychology and suite, and full support from our Psychology BSc (Hons), criminology through a range of optional psychology technicians. Psychology with Health Studies specialist modules. BSc (Hons) Criminology and Graduate careers Learning and teaching Criminal Justice with Psychology A degree in psychology is well BA (Hons) Our teaching is informed by the respected in many sectors and research activity of staff at national provides graduates with the and international levels. transferable skills to enter a wide We offer lectures, seminars, tutorials, range of career opportunities, laboratory work and experimental including police services, teaching, workshops, involving both directed social work, human resources, and self-directed study. Assessment healthcare, research and advertising. combines essays and exams with more Students also choose to continue innovative methods. their professional development with a range of postgraduate and Typical timetabled teaching is research opportunities. approximately 12–14 hours each week,

First year modules • Personality and Plus two of the following • Introductory Research Intelligence optional modules Methods in Psychology • Social Psychology • Counselling Psychology • Core Areas in Psychology • Domestic Abuse • Employability Skills and Psychology • Theories and Third year modules Historical Perspectives • The Psychology in Psychology Core modules of Sexuality • Introduction to • Psychology Project • Cognitive Criminology • Conceptual Issues Neuropsychology and Critical Debates • Work Psychology Second year modules in Psychology • Psychology of Chronic Illness • Further Research • Criminological and • Well-being and Methods for Psychologists Forensic Psychology Positive Psychology • Biological Psychology • Victimology • Stress, Coping and Health • Cognitive Psychology • Psychology and Education • Developmental Psychology

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Psychology with Education Studies BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences

About this course Placements Key facts • This programme is accredited by As many of the professional positions Duration: Three years full-time the British Psychological Society open to psychologists require (BPS) additional qualifications beyond Location: De Montfort University • 94 per cent of our Psychology undergraduate study, there are no UCAS course code: C8X3 formal opportunities for placements. students expressed overall Entry and admissions criteria: However there are a variety of satisfaction in the latest National Five GCSEs at grade C or above, Student Survey opportunities to enhance and reflect on your employability skills through including Maths and English, plus • Our strong links with education our dedicated psychology student one of the following, or equivalent: providers and dedicated work volunteer scheme. - Normally 300 UCAS points with a placement opportunities allow you subject at grade B or above OR to explore and apply your studies Facilities in practical real-world contexts. - International Baccalaureate: Facilities include two dedicated 30+ points This course is unique in offering computer laboratories with the latest you a comprehensive programme analysis software, recording and If you have any other equivalent of learning across core areas of testing resources, research cubicles, qualifications, please visit psychology, while also achieving a interview rooms and a fully-equipped dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email deeper understanding in specialised observation suite. [email protected] to check your areas of learning and teaching in a eligibility. variety of contexts. Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 6.5 A degree in psychology is well Learning and teaching or equivalent respected in a variety of sectors Our teaching is informed by the and provides graduates with the Interview required: No research activity of staff at national transferable skills to enter a wide and international levels. You may also be interested in: range of career opportunities, Education Studies BA (Hons), We offer lectures, seminars, tutorials, such as police services, teaching, Education Studies with Psychology laboratory work and experimental social work, human resources, BA (Hons), Psychology BSc (Hons) workshops, involving both directed healthcare, research and Psychology with Criminology BSc and self-directed study. Assessment advertising. Students also choose (Hons), Psychology with Health combines essays and exams with to continue their professional Studies BSc (Hons) more innovative methods such as development with postgraduate and presentations and critical reviews. research opportunities. Typical timetabled teaching is approximately 12–14 hours each week, including seminars. Additionally you are expected to engage in 24–26 hours of independent study each week.

First year modules • Cognitive Psychology • Conceptual Issues • Introductory Research • Developmental and Critical Debates in Methods for Psychologists Psychology Psychology • Core Areas of Psychology • Personality and • Psychology and Education • Historical Perspectives in Intelligence You can choose one Psychology • Social Psychology module from a range • Historical and • Contemporary Cultural of specific psychology Contemporary Issues in Perspectives on Education topics Education Third year modules You can choose one Education module from: Second year modules Core psychology • Education and Equality: • Further Research modules: • Psychology Project Class, Race and Ethnicity Methods for Psychologists • Gender and Education • Biological Psychology • Employability Skills and Psychology

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Psychology with Health Studies BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time • This programme is accredited by As many of the professional positions the British Psychological Society open to psychologists require Location: De Montfort University • Benefit from the experience and additional qualifications beyond UCAS course code: C8B9 expertise offered across the undergraduate study, there are no formal opportunities for placements. Entry and admissions criteria: two complementary disciplines, However there are a variety of Five GCSEs at grade C or above, developing your transferable skills for a range of career opportunities opportunities to enhance and reflect including Maths and English, plus on your employability skills through our Applied Social Sciences Social Applied one of the following, or equivalent: • 94 per cent of our Psychology dedicated student volunteer scheme. students expressed overall - Normally 300 UCAS points with satisfaction in the latest National Facilities a subject at grade B or above OR Student Survey Facilities include two dedicated - International Baccalaureate: • Our experienced academics have computer laboratories with the 30+ points an established reputation for latest analysis software, recording If you have any other equivalent making a difference worldwide. and testing resources, six individual qualifications, please visit This course offers students a research cubicles, interview rooms, an dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email comprehensive programme of learning observation suite, and full support from [email protected] to check your across core areas of psychology, while our psychology technicians. eligibility. offering an opportunity to achieve a deeper understanding in specialist Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 6.5 health-related areas. A degree in psychology is well or equivalent respected in many sectors and Interview required: No Learning and teaching provides graduates with the You may also be interested in: We offer lectures, seminars, tutorials, transferable skills to enter a wide Psychology BSc (Hons), laboratory work and experimental range of career opportunities, workshops, involving both directed including careers in police services, Psychology with Criminology BSc and self-directed study. Assessment teaching, social work, human (Hons), Psychology with Education combines essays and exams with resources, healthcare, research Studies BSc (Hons), Health more innovative methods. and advertising. Many of our recent Studies BA (Hons) Timetabled teaching is approximately graduates choose to continue their 12–14 hours each week, and includes professional development with a range seminars, lectures and workshops. You of postgraduate opportunities. are also expected to engage in 24–26 hours of independent study.

First year modules • Personality and Plus either • Introductory Research Intelligence • Health and Methods in Psychology • Social Psychology Social Exclusion • Core Areas of Psychology • Social Aspects of Health Or • Gender, Health • Theories and Historical Third year modules Perspectives in Psychology and Healthcare • Sociological Context of Core modules • Ethnicity and Health Health • Psychology Project Plus one of the following • Management and • Conceptual Issues optional modules: Organisational Theory and Critical Debates • Counselling Psychology in Healthcare in Psychology • The Psychology • Employability Skills of Sexuality Second year modules and Psychology • Cognitive • Further Research Plus either Neuropsychology Methods for Psychologists • Stress, Coping and Health • Work Psychology • Biological Psychology Or • Well-being and • Cognitive Psychology • Psychology of Positive Psychology • Developmental Chronic Illness • Psychology and Education Psychology

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About this course most days. In the second and third Key facts years, there may be one to two days • Recently re-designed to meet the Duration: Three years full-time changing demands of the sector, of independent study each week. Location: De Montfort University the course benefits from approval A range of assessment methods by the Health and Care Professions are used, including coursework, UCAS course code: L502 presentations to peers, video work, Council (HCPC) Entry and admissions criteria: open book exams, a dissertation, • Our established reputation of more Five GCSEs at grade C or above, analysis of practice, direct observation than 30 years’ social work teaching, including Maths and English, plus of practice and placement work. and extensive experience in social one of the following, or equivalent: Teaching and learning approaches work practice and research, ensures - Normally 300 UCAS points, with a include individual work, group work your learning is directly relevant and subject at grade B or above OR applicable to practice and learning from peers, shadowing, problem-based learning, lectures - International Baccalaureate: • Develop your transferable skills and tutorials, skills development and 30+ Points with inter-professional learning, practice learning. working alongside students and If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit practitioners from other professions Placements including nurses, doctors, criminal dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email As a requirement of the course, justice workers, health visitors, [email protected] to check your you will undertake two placements teachers, police, physiotherapists, eligibility. of approximately 100 days each speech and language therapists and English Language: IELTS 7.0 to prepare you to become an youth workers. or equivalent effective practitioner. Placements Social work is an established are located in statutory, voluntary Work experience required: Three professional discipline, regulated by and private agencies, for example months or 450 hours experience in law, and has a clear preventative role in hospitals, in residential care, in a social work/care setting involving within the community. fieldwork settings and in housing and direct work with service users or The key aim of this course is homelessness projects. carers and where a reference can be to train workers who will be provided. (Not including observational confident, effective, resilient and Facilities placements gained during college). safe practitioners, and who are Recent extensive investment in our You will need to submit a criminal able to uphold a positive image of first-class teaching and learning record certificate from your home the profession. facilities helps you to develop your country before starting the course, practical and professional experience, which needs to be cleared in Learning and teaching enhancing your employability accordance with DMU's admission We provide an environment that is both upon graduation. policy. Contact us for up-to-date stimulating and challenging, preparing information. social workers who are able to meet Graduate careers Interview required: the challenges of the profession. Our graduates have progressed into Yes, international students will be We have an established reputation in fulfilling careers in the social work interviewed via Skype or telephone the field of social work practice and profession and related fields. world-leading research that shapes Many of our recent graduates You may also be interested in: and informs our teaching; enriching also choose to continue their Health Studies BA (Hons), your learning experience. professional development with Sociology BA (Hons), Youth Work In the first year you can expect to our range of postgraduate and and Community Development be in formal taught sessions on research opportunities. BA (Hons)

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Preparation for Social • Placement One • Research Project Work practice • Law for Social Work • Professional Judgement • Introduction to Law, Practice and Decision Making Rights and Policy • Social Work Theories, • The Developing • Understanding the Processes and Skills in Professional Practitioner Lifespan Practice • Placement Two • Introduction to Social • Research Informed Work Theories and Skills Practice • Inter-Professional Education

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Youth Work and Community Development BA (Hons) with JNC Professional Qualification in Youth Work

Key facts About this course of taught sessions, plus 18 hours of placements or voluntary work, and 5.5 Duration: Three years full-time • Validated by the National Youth Agency and as the nationally hours of independent learning and Location: De Montfort University recognised professional qualification group work tasks per week. UCAS course code: L530 in youth work, by the Joint Module assessments include essays, Entry and admissions criteria: Negotiating Committee presentations, group projects, reports, • One of the UK’s largest youth work observation and an accompanying - Five GCSEs at grade C or above, teaching and research teams, we portfolio of evidence. including English, plus one of the

Applied Social Sciences Social Applied have an established reputation of following, or equivalent: Placements more than 50 years’ experience. We - Normally 260 UCAS points, with a aim to make a global difference – Compulsory work placements subject at grade C or above OR our current students have worked provide the opportunity to achieve hands-on experience working - International Baccalaureate: on projects to combat inequality alongside professionals.In the first 28+ Points in the Gambia and we are working alongside the Japanese Prime year you will carry out voluntary If you have any other equivalent Minister’s Policy Advisor to address work to support and empower young qualifications, please visit youth labour issues in Japan people, in settings such as youth and community centres, schools and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • More than 94 per cent of our Youth voluntary organisations. The second [email protected] to check your Work and Community Development and third years involve assessed eligibility. graduates are in full-time practice placements, where you gain English Language: IELTS 6.5 employment or further education experience in an exciting range of within six months of completing their or equivalent organisations and projects including course (DLHE 2012/13). Work experience required: Direct mentoring, guidance, youth justice, experience of working with young This course develops your knowledge, homelessness, drug and alcohol people (usually 12 months – voluntary skills and experience to support and misuse, global youth work and arts or paid) prior to the start of the course. empower young people. The first year and sports-based work. explores the history and development You will need to submit a criminal of youth and community work, Facilities record certificate from your explores self, groups and learning Recent extensive investment in our home country before starting and develops your social science first-class teaching and learning the course, which needs to be understanding. The second year facilities helps you to develop your cleared in accordance with DMU�s enhances your understanding of youth practical and professional experience, admission policy. Contact us for and community work, oppression, enhancing your employability up-to-date information. society and social policy, promoting a upon graduation. Interview required: Yes, greater understanding of inter-agency international students will be work, community development and Graduate careers management. The final year focuses interviewed via Skype or telephone on enhancing your research skills, Employment opportunities include understanding of social issues and detached youth work, community extending your range of practical and development, Connexions, children’s managerial skills. trusts and schools, mentoring, the arts, health and youth justice Learning and teaching work. Many of our graduates also choose to continue their Teaching methods include lectures, professional development with one role play, group discussions and of our dedicated postgraduate and practical work-based projects. You research opportunities. will normally attend around 14 hours

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Learning, Education and • Black Perspectives • Globalisation and Global Youth Work • Context, Management and Youth Work • Youth and Community Governance • Practice-Related Work in Context • Research Methods Research • The Self in Context • Developing the • Professional Formation • Developing the Professional Practitioner 2 and Action Learning Professional Practitioner 1 • Developing the Professional Practitioner 3

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Our art, design and architecture courses nurture creativity and encourage experimentation by offering industry-standard facilities complete with cutting-edge technologies such as high-spec PCs, CAD and digital editing suites as well as dedicated drawing and modelling studios.

Become one of our award-winning students by Showcase your work to potential employers at major entering national and international competitions, such events and exhibitions such as the DMU Degree Show, as the prestigious RSA Student Design Awards, the New Designers, Ingenious Media, Free Range and National Art Mercury Prize and the D&AD Student GameCity. Design Awards. Engage with our staff whose teaching is inspired by their research. Forge links with potential employers, Art, Design Architecture and designers and artists by working on real projects set by industry.

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Art, Design and Architecture 73 Art, Design and Architecture

74 75 Art, Design and Architecture Design Art, Fees: Animation BA (Hons) 76 For tuition fee information, visit Architecture BA (Hons) 77 dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) 78 How to apply: Art and Design (Foundation Studies) Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and 79 BTEC Diploma return by email to [email protected] Design Crafts BA (Hons) 80 Contact details: Design Products MDes (Hons) 81 T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] Fine Art BA (Hons) 82 For more information on all of the courses in this Furniture Design BA (Hons) 83 dmu.ac.uk/ugcourses section, go to Game Art Design BA (Hons) 85 Please note that the course information is correct Graphic Design BA (Hons) 86 at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons) 87

Interior Design BA (Hons) 88

Interior Design MDes (Hons) 89

Photography and Video BA (Hons) 90

Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) 91

Product Design BA (Hons) 92

Product Design BSc (Hons) 93 76

Animation BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Three years full-time Animation at DMU is an exciting Practical sessions are conducted course with opportunities for by an Autodesk-certified Maya Location: De Montfort University exploring and experimenting professional. We have excellent UCAS course code: W615 with a wide range of techniques specialist facilities including and approaches to animated animation, recording and sound Entry and admissions criteria: moving images. You are also studios and editing suites. There A good portfolio and normally: encouraged to develop your own are also dedicated studios and - Art and Design Foundation or individual styles. The course offers computer suites for lectures and - 260 UCAS points, from at least real‑world production experience practical workshops, as well as and professional practice as you screening rooms for viewing dailies Art, Design Architecture and two A-levels or equivalent, including a grade C or above in develop your skills in 2D animation, and presentations as well as green/ Art and Design or 3D character/creature animation, blue screens. Using the latest drawing, creative storytelling, software and motion capture facilities - International Baccalaureate: compositing and Visual Effects ensures you achieve the high level 28+ points with a 5 in higher level (VFX). of professional skills required Art and Design by industry. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C Learning and teaching including English Language or Our vibrant studio culture encourages Student opportunities Literature at grade C or above you to achieve your full potential. There are opportunities to gain If you have any other equivalent Taught using a variety of engaging industry experience and understand qualifications, please visit teaching methods alongside access professional practice by undertaking dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email to keynote lectures and industry placements, which have previously [email protected] to check your mentors, your practical classes will been offered by companies including eligibility. provide hands-on experience of RJDM Studios and CITV. There creating animation and manipulating are also opportunities to network English Language: IELTS 6.0 VFX tools. Extensive use is made of and visit studios and work on live or equivalent web-based tools, including Facebook project briefs set by industry within a Interview required: No. Portfolio to support an enthusiastic course studio environment. submission required as part of community. Tutorials are used to application provide feedback and a framework Graduate careers for ensuring you see improvements You may also be interested in: Our graduates are working as in your work. Game Art Design BA (Hons), animators, producers, high-flying VFX Graphic Design BA (Hons), Assessments for most of the technical directors, lead technical Graphic Design and Illustration modules are through practical runners, colourists, compositors, BA (Hons) projects and include regular modellers and effects designers on presentations of artwork and reports TV series and films. They are working for peer, tutor and industry critique. with international companies like You will produce your own showreel Double Negative, Ubisoft (Shanghai), of professional-standard work, Jagex, MPC, The Mill, Blue Zoo, guided by experts from industry and Natural Motion, Cubic Motion, the teaching team. We work closely Character Shop, RJDM Studios and with leading companies such as Linney Group. They have worked CITV, Double Negative and RJDM on major films includingJupiter Studios. Industry representatives Ascending, Hercules, Les Miserables, make regular visits to give talks, Superman Man of Steel, Thor: Dark presentations, to review showreels World and The Hunger Games: and provide job opportunities to Catching Fire. our graduates.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Animation 1 • Animation 2 • Professional Brief • Critical Studies 1 • Critical Studies 2 • Major Project • Animation Production 1 • Animation Production 2 • Visual Communication 1 • Visual Communication 2 • VFX – Visual Effects 77 Accredited by Architecture BA (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course You are required to be independently Key facts proactive in learning and will typically Architecture at DMU offers uniquely Duration: Three years full-time crafted integrated studies that have 18 hours’ timetabled taught develop emerging architectural sessions, and undertake 25 hours of Location: De Montfort University designers. We orientate and develop independent study each week. UCAS course code: K100 your creative design abilities within the design studio; this is the focus of Student opportunities Entry and admissions criteria: our teaching and learning. You will gain design experience A good portfolio and normally: through workshops offered in event Our course is based on a carefully - Art and Design Foundation or weeks and through our links with sequenced curriculum that will - 320 UCAS points, from at least practice in our mentoring schemes. challenge you to demonstrate two A-levels or equivalent or knowledge, acquire skills and measure your abilities. Completing Facilities - International Baccalaureate complex projects will see you achieve As part of DMU’s campus 30+ points internationally benchmarked targets transformation, the Leicester School - Five GCSEs grades A*-C while developing employable of Architecture will be moving including English Language or and transferable skills. You will into purpose-built facilities with Literature and Maths or Science also discover the attributes new studios, teaching spaces and at grade C or above of an insightful, sensitive and state-of-the-art digital support. ethical designer. If you have any other equivalent The school is collectively grouped qualifications, please visit The Architecture BA (Hons) is in the Arts, Design and Humanities dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email validated by the RIBA and prescribed Faculty and offers immediate access [email protected] to check your by the ARB for exemption from to workshops enabling students to eligibility. ARB/RIBA Part I examinations; work with metals, plastics, glass, and our course is also a CAA timber and the latest technology English Language: IELTS 6.0 approved course. in digital fabrication, from CNC or equivalent multi-axis milling, to 3D printing. The Interview required: No Learning and teaching school is supported with the multiple CAD stations where current 2D, You may also be interested in: We recognise and support a variety 3D, NURBS/Spline, environmental Interior Design BA (Hons), of learning situations that a modern and building performance modelling Architectural Technology architectural education demands are taught. BSc (Hons) including traditional academic engagement both individually and in groups, peer-to-peer learning, Graduate careers hands-on craft, reflective learning Upon completion of the Architecture and research. BA (Hons), you may continue in the professional pathway and progress You will be immersed in a rich onto the MArch course. Graduates environment of architectural may also find employment in the conversation – through encounters architectural profession or in the with professional architects, alumni wider design, construction and and peer mentoring, guest lecturing, property industries, academic opportunities to study abroad, and a research, heritage and history variety of events and exhibitions. studies, digital animation and strategic management.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Architecture Studio 1 • Architecture Studio 3 • Architecture Studio 5 • Architecture Studio 2 • Architecture Studio 4 • Architecture Studio 6 • Architectural History and • Architectural Theories • Cultural & Contextual Philosophy • Architectural Studies • Architectural Communication 2 • Practice, Profession & Communication 1 • Building Performance & Ethics • Building Performance & Technology 2 • Technology & Environment Technology 1 Studies 78

Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)

Key facts About the course You will have contact with tutors through lectures, seminars, tutorials Duration: Three years full-time Architectural Technology at DMU will develop the skills you need and workshops. Typically, you will Location: De Montfort University to be a specialist in the science have 16 hours of timetabled taught UCAS course code: K130 of architecture, building design sessions and 24 hours of self- and construction. You will gain independent learning each week. Entry and admission the technical ability to analyse, criteria 2015 synthesise and evaluate the technical Placement and student - Art and Design Foundation or side of design to ensure that a opportunities building performs successfully. - 280 points from at least two There will be opportunities to gain valuable work experience by doing a Art, Design Architecture and A-levels or equivalent or • You will learn how to bring together all aspects of the design process, year’s industrial placement between - International Baccalaureate: years two and three. 28+ Points from concept through to completion • You will focus on appropriate - Five GCSEs grades A*–C Facilities methods of sustainability to inform including English Language or architectural design, including the You will learn in large multi-purpose Literature and Maths or Science use of environmental simulation studio spaces supported by at grade C or above. tools to ensure sustainable visualisation and craft facilities. If you have any other equivalent outcomes The LSA has a wide range of CAD qualifications, please visit stations where you learn drafting, 2D, The course has the support of one dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email 3D, NURBS/Spline, environmental of the region’s leading practices, [email protected] to check your and building performance modelling, Stephen George and Partners. They eligibility. rendering, animation, imaging and said: “There is a greater need for publishing software. English Language: IELTS 6.0 or technically competent employees equivalent who can bring together all aspects of You will learn how to use manual the design process into a cohesive mechanised and digitally controlled Interview required: No response. The above course is workshops offering metal, wood, You may also be interested in: absolutely viable and is very much plastics, timber, fabric and glass craft and fabrication capabilities. Architecture BA (Hons), Interior welcome to keep the UK construction industry current and competitive”. We have the latest rapid prototyping Design BA (Hons) machines and 2D/3D printing, as well Learning and Teaching as laser, water-jet cutting and CNC multi-axis milling. Our integrated team of architects and built environment professionals Graduate careers teach and research architecture, technology and sustainability. The You will have a wide range of careers course draws on the wide range of open to you working alongside research expertise in the Leicester design professionals in construction School of Architecture (LSA), ranging companies, architectural, civil and from architectural design, urban building practices and component or design, technology and sustainability material manufacturers. to the history and philosophy of You could also continue your studies architecture. You will also benefit at postgraduate level and progress from the input of industrial specialists to the Architecture and Sustainability and visiting guest lecturers. MSc at DMU.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Architectural • Architectural • Building Information Communication 1 Communication 2 Technology & Modelling • Building Performance and • Building Performance and • Integrated Design Project Technology 1 Technology 2 • Practice, Profession and • Introduction to Building • Building Economics and Ethics Economics Project Management • Design, Technological & • Sustainable Building • Professional Practice for Environmental Innovation Principles Sustainable Development • Dissertation • Building Design 1 • Building Design 2 79

Art and Design (Foundation Studies) BTEC Diploma and Architecture Design Art,

About this course visits from industry professionals and Key facts other institutions. This course prepares you for a variety Duration: One year full-time of specialist art and design courses, You will study five days a week Location: De Montfort University including BA/BSc (Hons) degrees between 9am and 5pm. Part‑time and teacher training. study takes place over two years UCAS course code: Apply You will study a wide range of art and and can be arranged to suit directly to DMU. your circumstances. design skills, and produce a strong Entry and admissions criteria: art and design portfolio at the end The course culminates in a final - A portfolio of work, or evidence of the course. Specialist subjects exhibition with a private view for of recent experience in art include painting, sculpture, print, family and friends, which is then and design computer graphics, textiles, fashion, open to the public for a week. footwear, furniture, theatre design, - Five GCSEs grades A*-C jewellery, and lens-based media. including English Language or Student opportunities IT and workshop skills are also Literature at grade C or above embedded into the qualification. You are encouraged to develop your own understanding of the - One A level or equivalent in an Art You will study in three stages: subject by visiting exhibitions and Design or • Stage one: introduces and enables and venues. This complements - International Baccalaureate: you to explore basic art and design our planned programme of study 24+ points skills. This includes working in visits, which have recently included 2D and 3D with a range of basic London, Birmingham and Oxford. If you have any other equivalent material, media and methods The optional international trip has qualifications, please visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • Stage two: follows a programme of previously visited New York, Paris, [email protected] to check your specialist studio activities including Barcelona and Berlin. During these eligibility. pathways in fine art, graphic design, visits you will view major collections of art and design as well as 2D and 3D multi-disciplinary English Language: IELTS 6.0 contemporary exhibitions. design. This provides an or equivalent opportunity for you to identify your chosen specialist subject Facilities Interview Required: No • Stage three: provides an You will have your own studio space You may also be interested in: opportunity to confirm your as well as access to a large main Fine Art BA (Hons) direction in art and design and studio. You will also have access to maximise your potential. You will other studios along with a seminar develop an individual portfolio room for meetings, assessments along with an understanding of and tutorials. There is a fully- the contemporary context in which equipped darkroom for processing artists and designers work black and white film, as well as IT and CAD facilities. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for direct You will also have access to our entry onto many of our art and design excellent workshop facilities degrees here at DMU (subject to including glass, woodwork, entry requirements). metalwork, jewellery, plaster, photography, printmaking, textiles, Learning and teaching print, garment making and ceramics, which are all supported You will be taught by practising by expert technicians. In addition, artists and designers with extensive you will also have weekly life experience of teaching and active drawing sessions in dedicated professional practices. There are also rooms with professional models.

Art and Design (Foundation Studies) BTEC Diploma modules • Researching, Recording and Responding • Media Experimentation • Preparation and Progression • Information and Interpretation • Personal Experimental Studies • Extended Media Development • Final Major Project 80

Design Crafts BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course others and to work on live briefs with external clients. Duration: Three years full-time, Design Crafts at DMU emerged four years with a work placement from our long-standing craft You will also have the opportunity to go (optional) provision in ceramics, glass, textiles on study visits to major UK exhibitions and metalwork. It covers a range and fairs and a study trip abroad. Location: De Montfort University of directions leading to careers in designing and making. UCAS course code: W200 Facilities Entry and admissions criteria: You will have opportunities to design As well as providing you with individual A good portfolio and normally: and make objects using traditional studio space throughout the course, and emerging technologies, reflecting we have excellent workshop facilities - Art and Design Foundation or

Art, Design Architecture and the changes in digital manufacturing in hot glass, kiln-formed and cold - 280 UCAS points, from at least and realisation technologies. You will glass, ceramics, jewellery, fine and two A-levels or equivalent, also be able to work with industry large-scale metalwork, textiles, digital including a grade C or above in an through live projects, placements and embroidery, engineering, digital and Art and Design related subject or competitions. You can also manipulate 3D printing, CNC milling, waterjet a variety of materials, including and laser cutting, woodwork, plaster - International Baccalaureate textiles, plaster, paper, glass, clay, fine work, resin and plastics, print and 28+ points, including Art metals, plastics, resin, foam, wood book-making, and mould-making and and Design and veneers. casting. Our workshops are supported - Five GCSEs grades A*-C by highly-skilled technicians. including English Language or Learning and teaching Literature at grade C or above The course is delivered through a Graduate careers range of activities including practical Graduates often combine employed If you have any other equivalent workshops, lectures, seminars, group and self-employed careers, while some qualifications, please visit and one-to-one tutorials, and practical students go on to postgraduate study. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email and theoretical talks. You can expect Many become specialist technicians [email protected] to check your to spend most of your time in practical in schools and colleges, while others eligibility. workshops or studios, working go on to work in design studios English Language: IELTS 6.0 independently with staff support. with well-respected names such as or equivalent Feedback is continuous through Sainsbury’s, John Lewis and Next, or for organisations like Brother Sewing Interview required: No tutorials, seminars, workshops and in more formal written feedback notes. Machines, and in various roles with You may also be interested in: Typically we assess your work in galleries and museums. Our graduates Fashion Textiles and sketchbooks, design sheets, physical have won many awards and prizes, Accessories BA (Hons), Fine objects, maquettes, models and including the Embroiderers’ Guild Art BA (Hons), Textile Design samples, portfolios and log books. We Scholar 18-30 2012/2013, UK Young Artist, the Royal Overseas League of BA (Hons) assess a small amount of written work in the form of technical notes, reports Music Trophy 2012, the Goldsmith’s and essays. Precious Metals Bursary, Craft & Design Silver Award and have also won awards and funding for business ideas. Placements and student opportunities Our graduating students can also There are opportunities throughout apply for a one-year residency, the course for placements and giving access to workshops and the exchanges, to collaborate with university facilities while setting up their own practice.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Workshop • Materials and Processes • Design Craft Practice Materials & Processes • Design: Live Projects • Design Crafts Personal • Design: From Thought to • Critical & Cultural Studies: Project Thing Making Connections • Critical & Cultural Studies: • Design Crafts Critical & • Professional Practice and Extended Essay Cultural Studies PDP • Professional Debut • Introduction to Professional • Studio Practice: Practice and PDP Negotiated Project • Design and Making for Audiences 81 Accredited by Design Products MDes (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course Design, Marshall Specialist Vehicles, Key facts Hammonds, BMW, and ALLOY. Design Products MDes at DMU is a Duration: Four years full-time four-year course that develops your There are also opportunities to go on Location: De Montfort University commercial awareness of design and industrial visits and take part in live gives you a strong vocational focus. design projects; which have recently UCAS course code: WH21 The course has achieved accreditation included Sealy, Lynx, Howdens and Entry and admissions criteria: (MIED) from the Institution of Seymourpowell; and competition A good portfolio and normally: Engineering Designers (IED), with briefs such as the D&AD and RSA - Art and Design Foundation or graduates being able to apply for Student Design Competition. Engineering Council registration. - 300 UCAS points, from at Facilities least two A-levels or equivalent The course allows you to focus on including a grade C or above in an specialist areas and take a work In year one you are provided with a Art and Design related subject or placement during the summer of the dedicated workspace and in years third year. You will have a choice of two, three and four you will move into - International Baccalaureate: product or furniture briefs for the first our open studios to enjoy collaborative 30+ points, including Art three years and in the fourth year you working with other students from and Design will specialise and become an expert different years. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C in your chosen design area. The main workshops include including English Language or plastics, wood and metal machining, Literature at grade C or above Learning and teaching fabrication, soft model-making, If you have any other equivalent You will study advanced drawing spray painting and rapid prototyping qualifications, please visit and presentation techniques, 3D facilities that include 3D printers, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email CAD modelling and technical CNC milling, laser and waterjet drawing, while gaining a detailed cutting, vacuum casting and rapid [email protected] to check your understanding of materials and metal casting. You will have access eligibility. manufacturing processes. to a dedicated CAD facility equipped English Language: IELTS 6.0 with interactive drawing screens and or equivalent You will be taught by academic staff networked to large format printers. and visiting lecturers who all have Interview required: No extensive design industry experience. Graduate careers You may also be interested in: Recent visiting lecturers have included Furniture Design BA (Hons), Matthew Cockerill (Seymourpowell), Recent graduates are working for a Product and Furniture Design BA Steve Mosley (Mosley&) and Marcus wide range of companies, including Atkin (Out of the Bubble Design). DS Smith Correx, Games Workshop, (Hons), Product Design BA (Hons), HJC Design, Peers Hardy Group, Product Design BSc (Hons) Modules are taught through lectures, Seymourpowell, Shore Design and seminars, tutorials, demonstrations Zonica Mobile. and workshops.

Placements and student opportunities You will undertake a work placement between your second and third year at companies such as Howdens, HJC

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Visual Communication • 3D CAD for Product • Graphical and Digital • Principles of Three Definition Communications Dimensional Design • Innovation and New • Personal (Major) Project • Technical Definition and Product Development • Student Design Illustration • Advanced Visual Competitions • Manufacturing Technology Communications • Research for Design and Culture • Advanced Manufacturing • Workshop Practice Technology and Culture Fourth year modules • Design Futures • Design Practice • Professional Practice 82

Fine Art BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course course throughout all three years. A professional project forms part of the Duration: Three years full-time Fine Art has been studied in Leicester for more than 100 years final year and typically might involve Location: De Montfort University and maintains an established an exhibition, placement or other type of professional experience. UCAS course code: W100 reputation for quality and flexibility of study, allowing you to specialise Entry and admissions criteria: You will have the opportunity to in one discipline or opt for a broad A good portfolio and normally: study abroad in Europe during part of pattern of study within fine art. your second year with universities in - Art and Design Foundation or First year studies include options France, Holland, Belgium and Spain. - 280 UCAS points, from at in painting, sculpture, print-making, Fine Art students have shown at

Art, Design Architecture and least two A-levels or equivalent video, photography, and digital major exhibitions held at Ingenious including a grade C or above in an media. In addition, all first year Media in London. Competition Art and Design related subject or students undertake a course in success includes selection for the drawing that includes drawing from - International Baccalaureate National Art Mercury Prize and an the figure, as well as experimental 28+ points, including Art award to a second-year student to and contemporary forms of and Design exhibit in Berlin alongside a group of graphic expression. renowned artists. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C The second year develops individual including English Language or studio practice in one or more of Facilities Literature at grade C or above these areas, allowing you to explore You will have a dedicated studio If you have any other equivalent a range of approaches to fine art space throughout the course. Our qualifications, please visit through projects and workshops. excellent workshops cover the dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email practical aspects of printmaking, In the final year, you will develop [email protected] to check your sculpture, photography, video, your individual creative practice and eligibility. digital media techniques and the showcase your work in the DMU Art skills associated with contemporary English Language: IELTS 6.0 and Design Degree Show. approaches to painting. All of our or equivalent facilities are supported by a team of Learning and teaching Interview required: No expert technical staff. Individual studio practice, group You may also be interested in: projects, workshops, group criticisms, Art and Design (Foundation Graduate careers lectures, seminars, study trips and Graduates are equipped for a wide Studies) BTEC one-to-one tutorials form the basis of range of careers, including those this studio-based course. that are related directly to art and Although the balance of your time culture, and also more diverse forms will vary, you will typically have of graduate level employment and 15 timetabled taught hours and self-employment. undertake 25 hours of independent While many graduates pursue study each week. postgraduate study and develop You will be taught by practising careers as professional artists or artists and art historians whose designers, others enter a variety teaching is inspired by their research, of fields including teaching, arts as well as visiting artists renown for administration, conservation and cutting-edge work. restoration, art therapy, theatre design, film and television production, Placements and student illustration, publishing, gallery opportunities management and crafts. Employability and professional practice are a key part of the

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Studio • Studio Practice • Art Practice and Practice Development Presentation • Contextual and • Contextual and • Contextual and Professional Studies Professional Studies 2 Professional Studies 3 83 Accredited by Furniture Design BA (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course offers you the opportunity to study in Key facts mainland Europe for an additional year. Furniture Design at DMU has a Duration: Three years full-time, strong practical focus, combining Within the design modules, industrial four years with work placement technical skill, creative thinking and visits, live design projects and (optional) intellectual endeavour. competition briefs are common. In Location: De Montfort University The course has achieved accreditation recent years our students have won UCAS course code: W261 (MIED) from the Institution of the FIRA Student Design Award, the Engineering Designers (IED), with British Furniture Industry Award and Entry and admissions criteria: graduates being able to apply for the RSA Student Design Competitions A good portfolio and normally: Engineering Council registration. The with students also engaging with - Art and Design Foundation or course is focused on contemporary live projects from Willis & Gambier, design for mass manufacture and you Sealy, Howdens, Hammonds and - 280 UCAS points, from at least will gain a keen commercial awareness Sector Display. two A-levels or equivalent, of the furniture industry with the ability including a grade C or above in an to design for a variety of competitive Facilities Art and Design related subject or retail environments and specialist In year one you will have access to - International Baccalaureate markets. dedicated workspace. In years two 28+ points, including Art and three you will move into our and Design Learning and teaching open studios to enjoy collaborative You will be taught by academic staff working with other students from - Five GCSEs grades A*-C and visiting lecturers who all have different years. including English Language or Literature at grade C or above extensive design industry experience. You will have access to a dedicated If you have any other equivalent Recent visiting lecturers have included CAD facility equipped with interactive Mosley&, Out of the Bubble Design drawing screens and networked qualifications, please visit and Prospect IP. to large format printers, as well as dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email computer workstations and printers [email protected] to check your You will establish and develop your within the studios. The main workshops eligibility. core design skills in years one and two, include plastics, wood and metal English Language: IELTS 6.0 before applying this knowledge with machining, fabrications, soft model- or equivalent more purposeful, autonomous learning making, spray painting. There are also in year three. rapid prototyping facilities that include Interview required: No 3D printers, CNC milling, laser and Each module is taught through You may also be interested in: waterjet cutting, vacuum and rapid combinations of lectures, seminars, Design Products MDes (Hons), metal casting. tutorials, demonstrations, workshops Product Design BA (Hons), Product and independent study. and Furniture Design BA (Hons), Graduate careers Product Design BSc (Hons) Placements and student Recent graduates are working for opportunities an exciting wide range of companies as part of in-house design teams Students have enjoyed work or consultancies, including Next, placements at companies such as Sixteen3, Martin Brudnizki, and Hammonds, Established & Sons, BMA Nomique. and Howdens. The Erasmus scheme

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Visual Communication • 3D CAD for Product • Graphical and Digital • Principles of Three Definition Communications Dimensional Design • Innovation and New • Personal (Major) Project • Technical Definition and Product Development • Student Design Illustration • Advanced Visual Competitions • Manufacturing Technology Communications and Culture • Advanced Manufacturing • Workshop Practice Technology and Culture • Placement Year (optional) • Erasmus Year (optional) Art, Design and Architecture

84 85 Accredited by Game Art Design BA (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course Student opportunities Key facts Game Art Design at DMU nurtures a You will undertake at least three Duration: Three years full-time distinctive mix of creativity and talent industry set briefs, that will give you embracing the very latest technology. an opportunity to work with current Location: De Montfort University industry professionals and gain an UCAS course code: W291 It was the first industry-accredited insight and experience into current game art design course in England. industry trends and techniques. You Entry and admissions criteria: The course, accredited by Creative will also have the opportunity to apply A good portfolio and normally: Skillset, provides an opportunity to for a variety of three, six or twelve - Art and Design Foundation or experience first-hand what it takes month internships. to design successful game content. - 260 UCAS points, from at least You will graduate with a portfolio Many of our students have two A-levels or equivalent, demonstrating your technical skill and successfully competed in a creative talents. You will also benefit variety of creative events, such as including a grade C or above in from regular guest lectures with Dominance War, Game Artisans Art and Design or professional artists, producers, art minicomps, Comicon, 3DTotal and - International Baccalaureate: directors and studio heads. Photoreal challenges. Recently, 28+ points with a 5 in higher level second year students working as Art and Design Learning and teaching ‘Pudding Lane Productions’ won the The course has a vibrant studio culture prestigious Crytek/British Library - Five GCSEs grades A*-C that encourages individuals to achieve Off the Map competition. including English Language or their full potential. Teaching and Literature at grade C or above learning is primarily through practical Graduate careers If you have any other equivalent workshops, seminars and lectures Our graduates work for companies qualifications, please visit and all students are encouraged to such as Artificial Life, Blitz Games fulfil a 37-hour week, comprising Studios, BMW, Codemasters, Code dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email contact time, informal mentoring and Monkeys, Crytek, Eurocom, Gusto [email protected] to check your self-directed study. Final year students Games, Headstrong, Jagex, Konami, eligibility. also mentor new students in our Outso, Razorworks, Rebellion Studios, English Language: IELTS 6.0 ‘Gurus and Grasshoppers’ scheme. Rock Star North, SEGA, Sony and or equivalent Ubisoft to name just a few. They are Assessment includes regular also working as producers, studio Interview required: No. presentations of artwork and practical assistants, concept artists, character You may also be interested in: projects for peer, tutor and industry artists, environment artists, lead critique. You will produce your own artists, technical artists and directors. Animation Design BA (Hons), portfolio of professional-standard Graphic Design BA (Hons), work, guided by artists from the game Application process Graphic Design and Illustration industry and the teaching team. When you apply for this course you BA (Hons) Facilities should also submit a link to an online portfolio. Once we have looked We have excellent specialist facilities through this we may ask you to attend that include a games studio with a an interview to which you should bring range of software and high spec your full portfolio and supporting PCs for producing 3D game content sketchbooks. The interview is a and for studying games on PC, PS3, chance for you to have a look around Xbox as well as the next generation campus, try some taster activities hardware as it becomes available. The and ask us any questions as well 2D elements of the course benefit as a chance for us to find out more from a dedicated drawing studio and about you. there are fully AV-equipped lecture/ seminar rooms to support other Some of the exercises will include learning and teaching activities. giving a short presentation on one piece of your work, and a short, timed drawing exercise.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Critical Studies 1 • Critical Studies 2 • Game Production 3, • Visual Design 1 • Visual Design 2 Professional Briefs • Game Production 1 • Game Production 2 • Game Production 4, Personal Project 86

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course undertake approximately 25 hours of independent study each week. Duration: Three years full-time Graphic Design at DMU encourages you to explore and establish your Location: De Montfort University skills through projects in graphic Student opportunities UCAS course code: W219 communication, with an emphasis on You are encouraged to seek work creativity, visualisation, graphic literacy Entry and admissions criteria: placements in graphic design during and problem solving. A good portfolio and normally: the summer. This is also a four-year sandwich option available – either You will work on a series of - Art and Design Foundation or by undertaking an industrial work major personal projects to build placement or the Erasmus+ exchange - 260 UCAS points, with at least your portfolio and professional programme to study abroad for a year. Art, Design Architecture and 160 points from two full A-levels, skills. You will undertake live including a grade C or above in briefs from the design industry You will also work on a live project Art and Design or and participate in national and brief set by real clients and have the - International Baccalaureate: international competitions such as the opportunity to enter national and 28+ points with a 5 in higher level Starpack Awards, YCN and D&AD international competitions, such competitions. You will get a unique Art and Design as the Young Creatives Network opportunity to experience what it and The International Society of - Five GCSEs grades A*-C takes to be a successful graphic Typographic Designers. including English Language or designer and graduate with a portfolio Literature at grade C or above demonstrating your capabilities Facilities and talents. If you have any other equivalent We have excellent open access qualifications, please visit multi-purpose studios with specialist Learning and teaching dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email facilities, including iMacs and [email protected] to check your Taught by practising designers in a large format printing, letterpress, eligibility. vibrant studio culture, teaching takes screening facilities, access to green place through workshops, seminars, English Language: IELTS 6.0 screen studios, video and audio team and individual tutorials, and or equivalent editing suites, drawing studios and interactive lectures from leading large photography and printmaking Interview required: No. practitioners. You can spend time workshops. You may also be interested in: working with professional clients through the F10 design society. Animation Design BA (Hons), Graduate careers ‘Gurus and Grasshoppers’ – a buddy Game Art Design BA (Hons), system where final year students Our graduates can be found working Graphic Design and Illustration mentor new students, which is a at some of today’s top design BA (Hons), Photography and Video unique point of difference and leads agencies and businesses including BA (Hons) to a significant and cohesive collective Disney Studios, Cite, Bulb Studios, identity on this course. Morse Studio, Dale Studios, Havas Worldwide, Landor Associates You can choose from a wide range Hamburg, Fontshop, Yahoo, Adtrak, of specialist topics in professional GlaxoSmithKline, Nicole Farhi, graphic design such as advertising, Burberry, Next, Six, Un.titled. interactive media, editorial typography, packaging, photography and creative They work throughout the graphic book making. communication sector as staff designers, consultants or freelancers, Assessment is continuous, with in areas such as information, feedback provided as your work advertising, promotional design, and develops. You will typically have interactive and multimedia design. 15 timetabled taught hours and

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Graphic Studies: Context • Integrated Graphic • Major Negotiated Pathway and Communication Studies Projects • Image-Making for Graphic • Applied Graphic Studies • Creative Competition Design • Media and Communication Projects • Media and Communication Technology for Graphic • Applied Professional Technology for Graphic Design 2 Practice Studies Design 1 87

Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course Assessment is continuous, with Key facts feedback provided as your work Graphic Design and Illustration Duration: Three years full-time at DMU covers a variety of develops. You will typically have Location: Queens Building, image-making including drawing, 15 timetabled taught hours and De Montfort University printmaking and animation as well as undertake approximately 25 hours of visual problem solving and digitally independent study each week. UCAS course code: W221 produced imagery. This gives you the Entry and admissions criteria: opportunity to go into a wide range of Student opportunities A good portfolio and normally: careers in animation, illustration and You are encouraged to seek work graphic design. placements in graphic design during - Art and Design Foundation or the summer and there is an option You will learn from teaching staff - 260 UCAS points, from at least to undertake a work placement who are practising illustrators two A-Levels or equivalent, sandwich year lasting up to a year. and designers working in textiles, including a grade C or above in Art and Design or children’s book illustration, creative You will also work on a live project writing, poetry, photography, brief set by real clients and have the - International Baccalaureate: animation, mural painting opportunity to enter national and 28+ points with a 5 in higher level and printmaking. international competitions, such Art and Design as the Young Creatives Network - Five GCSEs grades A*-C Learning and teaching and The International Society of including English Language or Typographic Designers. Teaching takes place through Literature at grade C or above workshops, seminars, and interactive If you have any other equivalent lectures from leading practitioners Facilities qualifications, please visit and experts. There is a vibrant studio We have excellent specialist facilities dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email culture, with projects supported including Mac-equipped computer [email protected] to check your by tutors on a one-to-one or small suites, open access multi-purpose eligibility. group basis. You can choose from studios with excellent natural light, a wide range of specialist topics dedicated drawing and visualisation English Language: IELTS 6.0 and develop personal critical skills studios and large photography and or equivalent through a series of critiques and printmaking workshops. Interview required: No. presentations of work to tutors, peers You may also be interested in: and industry experts. Graduate careers Animation Design BA (Hons), The teaching staff have close links Illustrators are in high demand in Game Art Design BA (Hons), with industry that allow you to spend many fields of communication and Graphic Design BA (Hons) time working with professional entertainment. Past graduates’ clients, through the student-led FD10 careers have included freelance Design Society. You also have the illustration, animation, illustration for opportunity to gain ownership of advertising, editorial and publishing. significant parts of the course on the They are producing work for a range ‘Gurus and Grasshoppers’ mentoring of media, including digital media and scheme, where final year students the internet. mentor new students. Assessment Recent graduates have gone on to is continuous, with specialist work for Orange, O2, Warner Music, staff providing feedback as your George, Next, Imperial GB, Untitled work develops. and Jupiter Design.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Graphic Studies: Context • Integrated Graphic • Major Negotiated and Communication Studies Pathway Projects • Image-Making • Applied Illustration • Creative Competition for Illustration Studies (options Projects • Media and Communication and electives) • Applied Professional Technology for • Media and Communication Practice Studies Illustration 1 Technology for Illustration 2 88

Interior Design BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course There is also the option of the This long-established Interior Design Erasmus scheme which offers you Duration: Three years full-time, the opportunity to study in mainland four years full time with a work course allows you to explore the values of social and cultural identity in design, Europe between years two and three of placement or study abroad year and communicate contemporary the course. (optional) environments relevant in a fast- Each year our graduating students Location: De Montfort University changing global world. exhibit their work at DMU’s Art and Design Degree Show and the national UCAS course code: W250 You will explore different fields of interior design and develop Free Range show in London, our Entry and admissions criteria: high levels of technical skill and students have won the Interior Design A good portfolio and normally: design knowledge, supporting your Association’s, Gensler Award and

Art, Design Architecture and individual creative processes and were named Best Stand in Show at - Art and Design Foundation or becoming prepared for employment New Designers. - 280 UCAS points, from at as a professional designer or for National and local design competitions least two A-levels or equivalent further study. and, where possible, live projects including a grade C or above in an expand your awareness of the wider Art and Design related subject or Learning and teaching opportunities that industry presents to Course tutors are specialists in young designers. Our students have - International Baccalaureate: designing interior environments, been very successful recently, creating 28+ points, including Art having designed and run important designs for the Multi-faith Centre at the and Design commercial projects covering many Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and the Heritage Centre at DMU which - Five GCSEs grades A*-C fields of interior design. They are is now under construction using the including English Language or highly knowledgeable about industry advances and maintain close links with student’s designs. Other competition Literature at grade C or above industry, which feed into many aspects success has included RSA and If you have any other equivalent of the course content; including Sector Design. qualifications, please visit industrial visits, lectures from visiting dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email designers and live projects. Facilities [email protected] to check your Recent visiting lecturers have come You will have access to a dedicated eligibility. from companies such as Blueprint digital media studio and specialist Design, Sector, and Portland Design workshops with a modelscope and English Language: IELTS 6.0 Associates. Visitors provide inspiration chroma-key room; where design can or equivalent by sharing their experiences and be interrogated and presentations can be refined through the use of specialist Interview required: No discussing how they achieved their professional goals. digital cameras and equipment. You may also be interested in: We also have wood, metal, glass, plastics and ceramics workshops, Architecture BA (Hons), Design Placements and student which allow the effective and exciting Products MDes (Hons), Interior opportunities exploration of space to support your Design MDes (Hons), Product Students have enjoyed work individual approach. and Furniture Design BA (Hons), placements at companies such as Product Design BA (Hons) Heterarchy, Sector, and Gensler. Graduate careers Placements can either be undertaken as a sandwich year or during the Our graduates are now working for summer between the second and a range of large, medium and small third years of study. Staff will provide design practices including Blueprint, support when you are applying for Creative Ideas Ltd, Edge Interiors, work placements and will recommend Gensler, Heterarchy, Pope Wainwright, you for specific interviews and and Sector. opportunities once the formal This is a broad course which develops preparatory criteria have been met. key transferable skills, offering wider career opportunities in areas associated with interior design.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Workshop Practice • Cross Media Techniques • Project Realisation • Project Exploration • Technology and Context • Interior Design in Practice • Culture, Context • Specialist Pathway • Advanced Cross Media and Forum Modules • Technology and Materials • Placement Year (optional) • Cross Media • Erasmus Year (optional) 89

Interior Design MDes (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course Placements and student Key facts opportunities Interior Design MDes is a four-year Duration: Four years full-time course that puts you on the fast track You will undertake a work placement to becoming a senior designer, design between your third and fourth year Location: De Montfort University consultant or design manager, and at companies such as Chelford, UCAS course code: W253 allows you to pursue interior design Driscoll Brothers, and Honky Interior projects and enjoy potential careers Design, London. Entry and admissions criteria: with companies such as Checkland A good portfolio and normally: You will have opportunities to go on Kindleysides, Sheridan Design, and - Art and Design Foundation or Portland Associates. study trips, including visits to specialist exhibitions in London, museums, art - 300 UCAS points, from at You will firstly study on the Interior galleries, key interior and architectural least two A-levels or equivalent Design BA (Hons), and will then locations, theatre and TV studios. including a grade C or above in an study a single major design project Art and Design related subject or in your fourth year, and learn about Valued national and local design design business and emerging competitions are structured into your - International Baccalaureate: digital technologies. learning, such as RSA, Sector Design 30+ points, including Art and Curve Theatre in Leicester. and Design Learning and teaching Graduating students will exhibit - Five GCSEs grades A*-C You will be taught by tutors who their work at DMU’s Art and Design including English Language or are highly knowledgeable about Degree Show. The show gives you Literature at grade C or above the opportunity to network with industry advances and maintain If you have any other equivalent industry professionals and seek direct close links with industry, which feeds qualifications, please visit employment opportunities. into many aspects of the course dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email content, including industrial visits, [email protected] to check your Facilities lectures from visiting designers and eligibility. live projects. You will have access to studio English Language: IELTS 6.0 space including a dedicated digital The School of Design holds keynote or equivalent lectures by nationally renowned media studio, printing facilities, and designers and manufacturers such as a model-scope room. You will also Interview required: No have access to extensive workshop Matthew Cockerill (Seymourpowell), You may also be interested in: facilities including wood, metal, glass, Steve Mosley (Mosley&), Marcus Atkin Architecture BA (Hons), Design plastics and ceramics. (Out of the Bubble Design), Prospect Products MDes (Hons), Interior IP, and designers and model-makers Design BA (Hons), Furniture Graduate careers from Redline Studios. Design BA (Hons), Product Design Our Interior Design graduates are Assessments are set at critical points BA (Hons), Furniture and Product now working in practices including within your assignments and include Design BA (Hons) Blueprint, Creative Ideas Ltd, Edge traditional pin-up, presentations and Interiors, Gensler, Heterarchy, Pope digital submissions, along with report Wainwright, and Sector. writing and documentation.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Workshop Practice • Cross Media Techniques • Project Realisation • Project Exploration • Technology and Context • Interior Design in Practice • Culture, Context • Specialist Pathway • Advanced Cross Media and Forum Modules • Research for Design • Technology and Materials • Cross Media Fourth year modules • Digital Design Futures • Professional Practice • Interior Design in Practice 90

Photography and Video BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course programme within Europe and to take advantage of #DMUglobal Duration: Three years full-time Photography and Video at DMU offers a unique programme of still and opportunities. Location: De Montfort University moving image with sound, to meet The course includes an annual trip to UCAS course code: W640 the changing demands of the creative Paris Photo in France and there are industries and the arts. Entry and admissions criteria: visits to exhibitions and screenings in A good portfolio and normally: You will be able to develop a specialist the UK. focus as well as learning core - Art and Design Foundation or Students exhibit annually at Free skills. You will also develop valuable Range in London and the DMU - 280 UCAS points, from at transferable skills, enabling you Art and Design Degree Show, and

Art, Design Architecture and least two A-levels or equivalent to work flexibly across a range of have been featured at film festivals including a grade C or above in an artistic and creative production roles, and in competitions both nationally Art and Design related subject or maximising your career options. and internationally. - International Baccalaureate: Our students have won competitions 28+ points, including Art for Channel 4 and BBC Three Fresh, Facilities and Design have been invited by Canon to shoot DMU has purpose-built facilities at London Fashion Weekend and have - Five GCSEs grades A*-C including video editing suites, been selected to exhibit at Float Art including English Language or photography and video studios, and GX Gallery. Literature at grade C or above darkrooms and dedicated digital photography labs featuring large If you have any other equivalent Learning and teaching format printing and scanning. A qualifications, please visit You will work on practice-based dedicated team of expert technical dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email creative projects, supported by instructors are on hand to help. [email protected] to check your research, theory and technique. You are also able to borrow an eligibility. extensive range of state-of-the-art Teaching is led by successful still and HD video equipment from a English Language: IELTS 6.0 practitioners with extensive range of professional manufacturers. or equivalent experience. Modules are taught Interview required: No through combinations of lectures, Graduate careers seminars, tutorials, demonstrations, workshops, and independent study. Our graduates go on to pursue a wide variety of exciting careers of freelance Guest lecturers from a variety of still and moving image creatives, backgrounds give you an insight into roles in independent production, the realities of commercial and artistic teaching, curatorial work, multimedia professional practice. industries, publishing, advertising, journalism, picture research, and arts Placements and student administration. opportunities Recent graduates have gone on to In year two you will work on an work for companies such as Nike, external client brief, working within the Universal Pictures, Sky, Lacoste, demands of professional production. John Lewis Partnership, the BBC, Year three offers an option to Mail Online, Apple, Rolling Stone, compete for work experience The Independent, i-D Magazine, by pitching ideas in response to and Vogue. client briefs. You will have the opportunity to study abroad via an Erasmus exchange

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Constructing the • Still and Moving Image: • Creative Professional Moving Image Research and Practice Practice • Photography and • Professional Studies • Experimental and Camera Vision • Lens-Based Choice Analytical Production with • Concepts of Digital Media a Major Project • Lens-Based Studies 91 Accredited by Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course such as Vivobarefoot and Willis Key facts & Gambier, we will prepare you Product and Furniture Design at Duration: Three years full-time, DMU has a strong vocational focus, for the workplace as you develop your portfolio. four years with a work placement or combining technical skills, creative year abroad (optional) thinking and intellectual enterprise. It leads to exciting careers in companies Placements and student Location: De Montfort University such as Bethan Gray, Vax, Sixteen3, opportunities UCAS course code: W293 and Mamas & Papas. Our students have undertaken work Entry and admissions criteria: The course has achieved accreditation placements at companies such as A good portfolio and normally: (MIED) from the Institution of Hammonds, BMW, Established & Sons, Triumph Motorcycles Engineering Designers (IED), with - Art and Design Foundation or graduates being able to apply for and Howdens. - 280 UCAS points, from at Engineering Council registration. The There are opportunities to go least two A-levels or equivalent course is focused on contemporary on industrial visits, work on live design for mass manufacture and design projects and enter national including a grade C or above in an you will gain a keen commercial and international competitions. Art and Design related subject or awareness of the furniture industry Recent years have seen winners - International Baccalaureate: with the ability to design for a variety in the Seymourpowell placement 28+ points, including Art of competitive retail environments and competition, D&AD and RSA Student and Design specialist markets. Design Competitions and students - Five GCSEs grades A*-C You will have the opportunity to study engaging with live projects from Sealy, a range of product and furniture Lynx, Howdens, RNID, Invicta Plastics including English Language or design briefs, advanced drawing and and Sector Display. Literature at grade C or above presentation techniques, and 3D CAD If you have any other equivalent Facilities modelling. The depth and breadth of qualifications, please visit the teaching will help you to develop In year one you are provided with a dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email both technically and aesthetically dedicated workspace, then in years [email protected] to check your sophisticated designs that are two and three you will move into open eligibility. commercially viable. studios to enjoy collaborative working with other students and year groups. English Language: IELTS 6.0 Learning and teaching or equivalent You will have access to a dedicated You will be taught by academic CAD facility equipped with interactive Interview required: No staff and visiting lecturers who have drawing screens, as well as extensive You may also be interested in: extensive design industry experience. specialist workshops including plastics, wood, metal machining, Design Products MDes (Hons), Visiting lecturers include Steve Mosley Furniture Design BA (Hons), (Mosley&), Marcus Atkin (Out of the fabrication, soft model-making, and Interior Design BA (Hons), Interior Bubble Design), Prospect IP, and spray painting. We also house rapid Design MDes (Hons), Product designers and model-makers from prototyping facilities with 3D printers, Redline Studios. CNC milling, laser and waterjet Design BA (Hons), Product Design cutting, vacuum casting and rapid BSc (Hons) Modules are taught through a metal casting. combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, demonstrations Graduate careers and workshops. Recent graduates are working for a With live design projects, competition wide range of companies including briefs, work placement opportunities Vax, Mothercare, Hozelock, Sixteen3, and lectures from industry partners Martin Brudnizki, and BMA Nomique.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Visual Communication • 3D CAD for Product • Graphical and Digital • Principles of Three- Definition Communications Dimensional Design • Innovation and New • Personal (Major) Project • Technical Definition Product Development • Student Design and Illustration • Advanced Visual Competitions • Manufacturing Technology Communications and Culture • Advanced Manufacturing • Workshop Practice Technology and Culture • Placement Year (optional) • Erasmus Year (optional) 92 Accredited by Product Design BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course There are opportunities to go on industrial visits, work on live Duration: Three years full-time, This highly vocational course design projects and enter national four years with a work placement or produces highly employable, and international competitions. year abroad (optional) resourceful graduates who are recognised for their ability to realise Recent years have seen winners Location: De Montfort University ideas through real-world design skills in the Seymourpowell Placement Competition, D&AD and RSA Student UCAS course code: W240 as well as their in-depth knowledge of materials. Design Competitions and students Entry and admissions criteria: engaging with live projects from Sealy, A good portfolio and normally: The course has achieved accreditation Lynx, Howdens, RNID, Invicta Plastics (MIED) from the Institution of and Sector Display. - Art and Design Foundation or

Art, Design Architecture and Engineering Designers (IED), with - 280 UCAS points, from at graduates being able to apply for Facilities least two A-levels or equivalent Engineering Council registration. In year one you are provided with a including a grade C or above in an You will have the opportunity to study dedicated workspace, and in years Art and Design related subject or a range of product design briefs, a two and three you will move into our - International Baccalaureate: detailed understanding of materials open studios to enjoy collaborative 28+ points, including Art and manufacturing processes while working with other students in and Design being taught advanced drawing and different year groups. presentation techniques. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C You will have access to a dedicated including English Language or CAD facility equipped with interactive Learning and teaching Literature at grade C or above drawing screens as well as extensive You will be taught by a combination of workshops including plastics, wood, If you have any other equivalent academic staff and visiting lecturers, metal machining, fabrication, soft qualifications, please visit all of whom have extensive design model-making, spray painting and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email industry experience. rapid prototyping facilities with 3D [email protected] to check your printers, CNC milling, laser and Visiting lecturers include Mosley&, eligibility. waterjet cutting, vacuum casting and Seymourpowell, Out of the Bubble English Language: IELTS 6.0 rapid metal casting. Design and Prospect IP. or equivalent Modules are taught through a Interview required: No Graduate careers combination of lectures, seminars, Recent graduates are working You may also be interested in: tutorials, demonstrations for a wide range of companies Design Products MDes (Hons), and workshops. including Philips Design Hong Kong, Furniture Design BA (Hons), Carterbench, Smart Design New York, Product and Furniture Design Placements and student Magmatic, and Hummel in Denmark. BA (Hons), Product Design opportunities BSc (Hons) Students have completed work placements at companies such as BMW, Hodges & Drake, Lewis Associates, and Artform International.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Visual Communication • 3D CAD for • Graphical and • Principles of Three- Product Definition Digital Communications Dimensional Design • Innovation and New • Personal (Major) Project • Technical Definition Product Development • Student Design and Illustration • Advanced Visual Competitions • Manufacturing Technology Communications and Culture • Advanced Manufacturing • Workshop Practice Technology and Culture • Placement Year (optional) • Erasmus Year (optional) 93 Accredited by Product Design BSc (Hons) Art, Design and Architecture Design Art,

About this course You will also have the opportunity to Key facts enter competitions. Our graduates Product Design BSc (Hons) offers a Duration: Four years full‑time have won the James Dyson Product unique blend of Product Design and with work placement included as Design Award at New Designers and Engineering modules, with a strong standard but with the option for exhibit annually at this prestigious emphasis on industrial links. three years full-time London show. The course is accredited by the Location: De Montfort University Institution of Engineering Designers Facilities (IED), with graduates being able to UCAS course code: W242 Our engineering laboratories bring apply for Chartered Engineering Entry and admissions criteria: together a wide range of equipment Designer and Incorporated A good portfolio and normally: Engineer status. used in engineering design, manufacture, prototyping and testing. - Art and Design Foundation or You will gain a detailed understanding The design studios have packages - 280 UCAS points, from at of engineering design and that support all engineering disciplines least two A-levels or equivalent manufacturing processes, which is including, 3D modelling, finite element including a grade C or above in an then applied and practised through analysis and material selection. Art and Design related subject or design projects. You will have access to a dedicated - International Baccalaureate: CAD facility equipped with interactive Learning and teaching 28+ points, including Art drawing screens and extensive and Design You will be taught by academics workshops which include plastics, and visiting design consultants wood and metal fabrication, soft - Five GCSEs grades A*-C with specialist knowledge and model-making, spray painting and including English Language or skills. Engineering modules rapid prototyping facilities with Literature at grade C or above are delivered through lecture additive manufacturing machines and Maths at grade B or above programmes, laboratory exercises (3D printers), CNC centres, laser If you have any other equivalent and demonstrations encompassing cutters, vacuum casting facilities, rapid qualifications, please visit a broad range of engineering, metal casting, waterjet cutters and a dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry electronic, manufacturing and lamination machine. or email software disciplines. Design modules [email protected] to check your eligibility. revolve around lectures and tutorials Graduate careers that cover aspects of design practice. Our graduates are now working English Language: IELTS 6.0 In addition to external visits, a for companies as diverse as BMW, or equivalent programme of lectures and visits Dyson, Nissan and Jaguar Cars, as Interview required: No from industry professionals take well as smaller design houses and place annually. manufacturers such as FilmLight, You may also be interested in: and AESSEAL. Design Products MDes (Hons), Furniture Design BA (Hons), Placements and student Product Design BA (Hons), opportunities Product and Furniture Design You are encouraged to take a BA (Hons) supervised industrial placement year. Graduate destinations have included BMW, Dyson, Nissan and Jaguar. Placements last for 48 weeks with an option to start between June to September.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Principles of Three‑ • Innovation and Design • Industrial Design Projects Dimensional Design Technology Integration • Electronic and • Manufacturing Technology • 3D CAD for Mechanic Systems and Material Culture Product Definition • Virtual Prototyping • Technical Definition • Design for Manufacture • Fundamentals of • Computer Aided Design Mathematics and Science and Analysis • Placement Year (optional) 94 Business

BUSINESS

Leicester Business School is made up of several Departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research courses and expertise: • Accounting and Finance • Business and Management • Economics • Human Resource Management • Marketing 95 Business

Leicester Business School is one of the larger providers of business and management education in the UK. Our courses are directly relevant to the business world and we maintain strong links with major professional bodies and employers both in the UK and worldwide.

These links enable the Business School to offer students CV-enhancing, paid placements with top UK and multinational organisations, including Microsoft, Volkswagen, Experian, 3M and the NHS. • Study in our £35 million faculty building offering leading-edge study facilities • Strong links with professional bodies, such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), enable us to offer significant added-value exemptions from professional qualifications • With over 5,000 students represented from 60 nationalities, we are a truly global business school DMU's growing reputation for applied research which benefits society had been confirmed with the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results, the UK-wide initiative to assess the quality of research in UK universities. Leicester Business School has been ranked top modern university in the Midlands, third overall among modern universities in the UK and has had research classed as ‘world-leading’, confirming our commitment to providing research-informed teaching. 96

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Accounting and Business Management 98 BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Economics BA (Hons) 99

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) 100

Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) 101

Advertising and Marketing 103 Communications BA (Hons)

Business and Management BA (Hons) 104

Business and Management (MBus) 105

Business and Marketing BA (Hons) 106

Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation 107 BA (Hons)

Business Management and Economics 108 BA (Hons)

Business Management and Finance 109 BA (Hons)

Business Management and Human 110 Resource Management BA (Hons)

Business Studies (Economics/Finance/ 111 Strategy) BSc (Hons)

Economics BA (Hons) 112

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) 113

Economics and International Relations 114

Economics and Politics BA (Hons) 115

Finance BSc (Hons) 116

Global Accounting and Financial 117 Management BA/BSc (Hons)

Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 118

International Business BA (Hons) 119

International Marketing and Business 120 BA (Hons)

Marketing BA (Hons) 121 98

Accounting and Business Management BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course industry professionals and your fellow students. Business Duration: Three years full-time, Accounting plays an essential role in four years with a work placement business and being able to discuss Placements (optional) finance and accounting concepts competently is a skill highly sought An optional paid placement year Location: De Montfort University after by employers in all sectors. offers invaluable professional UCAS course code: NN14 Studying Accounting alongside experience. For further details see dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Entry and admissions criteria: Business Management will uniquely position graduates for roles across all - Typical offers at 280 UCAS business sectors. This joint honours Erasmus/study abroad points from at least two A-levels degree will help you develop a deep Fantastic opportunities are available or equivalent understanding of accounting practices throughout Europe and further afield - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C embedded within a broader business through schemes such as Erasmus including English Language and setting, providing you with the skill set and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Maths to give you a head-start in your career. educational, work-related and cultural - International Baccalaureate: • Leicester Business School experiences for up to a year. 28+ points is a Gold Status ACCA See dmuglobal.com for more Learning Partner information. If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit • Outstanding opportunities to Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email undertake a fully-paid placement [email protected] to check your year offering real value adding Accounting offers essential skills eligibility. experience with employers such as that are valued in careers in many VW, Microsoft, Bosch, IBM, Pfizer, fields and can enhance your career English Language: IELTS 6.5 HSBC and Siemens prospects when combined with or equivalent business management. This joint Interview required: No Learning and teaching honours option does not, however, give significant exemptions from You may also be interested in: You will be exposed to leading-edge professional accounting body exams Finance BSc, Economics and activities that will provide you with the (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW). If you wish Finance BA, Accounting and opportunities to network, collaborate to gain these, you should study our Economics BA and engage with leading academics, Accounting and Finance BA (Hons).

First year modules • Business Research Issues Plus options from the • Introduction to Accounting and Analysis following: • Professional • European Business • Crisis and Business Communications Issues- Progressive Continuity Management • Understanding Business Franchising • Strategy and Management • Principles of Marketing • Financial Markets and Dissertation • Quantitative Methods Institutions • Strategic Management • Introduction to Law • Organisational • Reflective Business Management Practice* Second year modules • HRM in the Workplace • Public Sector Accounting • People Management and Finance • Management and Strategy • Business and Finance • Forensic Accounting • Performance Essentials • Managerial Development Measurement in • Corporate Finance and Control Organisations • Business Taxation • Audit and Assurance Plus options from the • International following: Third year modules Developments in • Environmental • Contemporary Business Accounting Management Issues • Advanced Corporate • Contemporary Taxation Management and • Advanced Corporate Operations Finance • Accounting and Finance Project • Governance and Sustainability

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 99

Accounting and Economics BA (Hons) Business

About this course Placements Key facts • The Accounting and Economics An optional paid placement year Duration: Three years full-time, BA offers a broad grounding offers invaluable professional four years with a work placement in economics along with an experience. For further details see (optional) understanding of the way in which dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University political choices, processes and ideas shape government and Erasmus/study abroad UCAS course code: NL41 public life Fantastic opportunities are available Entry and admissions criteria: • Leicester Business School throughout Europe and further afield - Typical offers at 280 UCAS is a Gold Status ACCA through schemes such as Erasmus points from at least two A-levels Learning Partner and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable or equivalent educational, work-related and cultural • An optional paid placement year experiences for up to a year. - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C offers invaluable experience with including English Language and See dmuglobal.com for more employers such as IBM, Intel, Maths Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S, Siemens information. and Xerox - International Baccalaureate: Graduate careers 28+ points Learning and teaching You will be prepared for a career If you have any other equivalent Lectures, tutorials and seminars, in business in the public or private qualifications, please visit group work and self-directed study sectors. Give yourself a competitive dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email are used for teaching and learning. edge in the graduate job market [email protected] to check your Assessment will include coursework, by completing the optional eligibility. presentations, essays, reports, and placement year. English Language: IELTS 6.5 normally an exam. You will attend or equivalent around 15 hours of timetabled, taught sessions each week and you are You may also be interested in: expected to undertake at least 15 Accounting and Finance BA, further hours of independent study to Economics and Finance BA complete project work and research.

First year modules • Intermediate Micro and Third year modules • Introduction to Accounting Macroeconomics • Forensic Accounting • Quantitative Methods • European Business Issues • Contemporary Business • Introduction to Law • Financial Markets and Issues • Applied Economic Institutions • Audit and Assurance Analysis Plus options from the • Advanced Corporate • Economics following: Finance • Financial Markets and • Applied Economic Theory Second year modules Institutions • Dissertation • Environmental • European Business Issues • Decision Analysis Management • Economics History • International Trade and • Performance • Econometrics Development Issues Management in • Business Research Issues • Developments in Organisations and Analysis Advanced • Corporate Finance • Business Taxation • Microeconomics • Open Economy Macroeconomics • Advanced Corporate Taxation 100

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Placements

Business Duration: Three years full-time, This course is ideal if you are An optional paid placement year four years with a work placement interested in a professional career offers invaluable professional (optional) in accounting and want to maximise experience. For further details see exemptions from the following dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University professional body exams: Erasmus/study abroad UCAS course code: N420 • Leicester Business School Entry and admissions criteria: is a Gold Status ACCA Fantastic opportunities are available - Typical offers at 300 UCAS Learning Partner throughout Europe and further afield through schemes such as Erasmus points from at least two A-levels • Association of Chartered Certified and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable or equivalent Accountants (ACCA) educational, work-related and cultural - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C • Institute of Chartered Accountants experiences for up to a year. including English Language in England and Wales (ICAEW) See dmuglobal.com for more and Maths. • Chartered Institute of information. - International Baccalaureate: Management Accountants (CIMA) 30+ points • Chartered Institute of Public Student Case Study If you have any other equivalent Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Bhavesh Fatania qualifications, please visit • Certified Practicing Accountants Treasury Senior dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Australia (CPA) Associate – [email protected] to check your Business Recovery eligibility. Graduate careers Services English Language: IELTS 6.5 A degree in accounting and finance PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP opens up a variety of career or equivalent DMU is innovative in its teaching; opportunities and provides financial in my current job I have to think out Interview required: No management skills highly sought of the box and continually improve after by employers in all sectors. You You may also be interested in: the work we do and how we do it. My can gain a competitive edge in the Accounting and Business time at DMU allowed me to be more graduate job market by completing Management BA, Finance BSc, creative through the assignments the optional placement year. Economics and Finance BSc that we were set. This really helped me put my mind in the right place for a career at PwC.

First year modules Plus options from the Plus options from the • Financial Accounting following: following: • Management Accounting • Environmental • Public Sector Accounting • Professional Management and and Finance Communications Auditing1 • Forensic Accounting • Global Financial Issues • Corporate Finance* • Managerial Development • Quantitative Methods • Business Taxation* and Control • Introduction to Law • Organisation • International Management1 Developments in Second year modules Accounting Third year modules • Advanced Corporate • Financial Reporting Taxation* • Accounting Standards and • Advanced Financial • Advanced Corporate Theory Reporting Finance* • Decision Management • Advanced Decision • International Business • Management and Strategy Management Taxation • Company Law • Audit and Assurance • Liquidity and Financial Risk Management* • Governance and Sustainability

* : ACCA Exemption Module 1 : CIMA Exemption Module 101

Accounting and Finance (MAccFin) Business

About the course Placements Key facts Following the successful completion An optional paid placement year Duration: Four years full-time, of the BA (Hons) Accounting and offers invaluable professional five years with a work placement Finance degree, students can transfer experience. For further details see (Optional) to the MAccFin Integrated Masters in dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University Accounting and Finance. Erasmus/study abroad UCAS course code: 9N49 This additional year provides an inclusive course of study for students Fantastic opportunities are available Entry and admissions criteria: with a particular interest in extending throughout Europe and further afield - Typical offers at 320 UCAS points their accounting and finance through schemes such as Erasmus from at least two A-levels or knowledge, with a professional and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable equivalent emphasis on the ACCA. educational, work-related and cultural - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C experiences for up to a year. This course will appeal to students including English Language aspiring to a career in the financial See dmuglobal.com for more and Maths. world as it provides a fast-track route information. - International Baccalaureate: 30+ to completing their professional - A 2:1 in the final year of the BA Graduate careers examinations. (Hons) Accounting and Finance A degree in accounting and finance programme or a minimum average Learning and teaching opens up a variety of career of 55 per cent in both the second Lectures, tutorials, workshops, group opportunities and provides financial and final year of the BA (Hons) work and independent self-study management skills highly sought Accounting and Finance programme after by employers in all sectors. will be used to deliver and assimilate If you have any other equivalent By studying an integrated master’s material. Assessment will include qualifications, please visit programme you will help distinguish essays, reports, presentations, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email yourself in the market place and financial analysis, portfolios [email protected] to check your boost your employability. and examinations. eligibility. Normal attendance will be around 14 English Language: IELTS 6.5 hours of timetabled, taught sessions or equivalent each week and students will be expected to undertake at least 16 Interview required: No hours of additional, independent You may also be interested in: learning and assessment preparation. Accounting and Finance BA, Accounting and Economics BA, Accounting and Business Management BA, Finance BSc, Economics and Finance BSc, Business Management and First year modules Third year modules Fourth year modules Finance BA. • Financial Accounting • Advanced Financial • Governance, Risk and • Management Accounting Reporting Ethics • Quantitative Methods • Advanced Decision • Further Corporate • Business Environment Management Reporting • Introduction to Law • Audit and Assurance • Further Business Analysis • Advanced Corporate • Further Financial Second year modules Taxation Management • Financial Reporting • Advanced Corporate • Further Performance • Accounting Standards and Finance Management Theory • Liquidity and Financial • Further Taxation • Business Taxation Risk Management • Further Audit and • Decision Management Plus options from the Assurance • Corporate Finance following: • Understanding Research • Management and Strategy • Forensic Accounting to Inform Practice • Company Law • International • Professional Developments in Competencies Accounting • Public Sector Accounting • Governance and Sustainability. 102 Business

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UK EU World 103

Advertising and Marketing Communications BA (Hons) Business

About this course Erasmus/study abroad Key facts This course focuses on advertising Fantastic opportunities are available Duration: Three years full-time, and communications theory and throughout Europe and further afield four years with a work placement practice. It explores this exciting through schemes such as Erasmus (optional) discipline within the wider subject area and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Location: De Montfort University of marketing and examines all areas of educational, work-related and cultural traditional and digital communications. experiences for up to a year. UCAS course code: N561 You will be taught by an team of See dmuglobal.com for more Entry and admissions criteria: industry professionals with a wealth information. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS of practical, real-world experience points from at least two A-levels and leading academics involved in key Graduate careers or equivalent communications research. This degree opens up a whole - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C range of career opportunities • Accredited by The Chartered including English Language and in communications agencies or Institute of Marketing (CIM) for a Maths Dual Award company marketing departments. Recent graduates are now working - International Baccalaureate: • The Institute of Direct and for companies including IBM, Warner 28+ points Digital Marketing (IDM) Key Bros, Mattel, Neo@Ogilvy and Ogilvy Educational Partner If you have any other equivalent & Mather, MindShare, Publicis and qualifications, please visit Learning and teaching Big Communications. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Lectures, tutorials and seminars, [email protected] to check your group work and self-directed study Student Case Study eligibility. Gordon Farquhar are used for teaching and learning. English Language: IELTS 6.5 Advertising Assessments will include: or equivalent and Marketing • Creating complete Communications Interview required: No advertising campaigns Placement: Microsoft Xbox You may also be interested in: • Developing conceptual International Marketing and new products The placement at Microsoft has helped me to get on to my chosen Business BA, Marketing BA • Carrying out your own career ladder. It has inspired me market research to go into game publishing and I You will work on real projects hope to work with companies such with advertising and marketing as Ubisoft or EA Games once I communications agencies, exposing have graduated. you to the fast-paced world of advertising.

First year modules Second year modules Plus options from the • Principles of Marketing • Advertising and Promotion following: • Financial Decision Making • Brand Management • Interactive Marketing • Employability, • Interactive and Direct Campaign Professionalism and Marketing • E-Marketing Academic Study Skills • Marketing Research • Global Marketing • Introduction to • Buyer Behaviour Strategies Entrepreneurship and • Customer Management Plus options from the • Strategic Marketing Enterprise following: • Introduction to Work and Management • International Marketing • Reflective Business Organisations • Sports Marketing • Marketing Information and Practice* Decision Making Third year modules • Creative Customer • The Digital and Social Communications • Campaign Planning Media Context of • Contemporary Issues in Business Advertising and PR • Business Sustainability • Marketing Communications Project or The Brand Portfolio

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 104

Business and Management BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course by The Complete University Guide 2015 Business Duration: Three years full-time, The Business and Management BA is four years with a placement a highly practical course specifically Learning and teaching (optional) designed to put you in pole position in the job market when you graduate. You will be exposed to leading-edge Location: De Montfort University activities that will provide you with the You can either study a general opportunities to network, collaborate UCAS course code: NN12 pathway, giving you the skills you need and engage with leading academics, Entry and admissions criteria: to understand all elements of what industry professionals and your - Typical offers at 280 UCAS makes a business work, or specialise fellow students. points from at least two A-levels in business strategy, accounting or equivalent and finance, human resource Erasmus/study abroad management or marketing. You Fantastic opportunities are available - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C choose how to structure your course throughout Europe and further afield including English Language to best reflect your own interests and through schemes such as Erasmus and Maths career ambitions. and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable - International Baccalaureate: The broad-based nature of this degree educational, work-related and cultural 28+ points will enhance your employability across experiences for up to a year. If you have any other equivalent a wide section of business disciplines. See dmuglobal.com for more qualifications, please visit • Give yourself a competitive edge information. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email in the graduate job market by Graduate careers [email protected] to check your completing the optional paid You will be prepared for a career eligibility. placement year with employers in business in the public or private such as Microsoft, Bosch, IBM, English Language: IELTS 6.5 sectors. Our graduates are highly Pfizer, HSBC, Vauxhall Motors and or equivalent rated by industry. Siemens Interview required: No • The course is rated in the top 10 You may also be interested in: in the UK for student satisfaction Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA, Business Management and Economics BA, Business and Management MBus First year modules • Financial Markets and • E-Marketing • Financial Decision Making Institutions • Forensic Accounting • Employability, • The Creative Arts of • Service Operations Professionalism and Selling and Negotiation Management Academic Study Skills • HRM in the Workplace • Crisis and Business • Introduction to • Business Law Continuity Management Entrepreneurship and • Buyer Behaviour • Creative Management and Enterprise • International Marketing Marketing • Global Business Issues • Retail Business • Greening Business • Introduction to Work and • Government and Business • Organising HRM Organisations • Brand Management • Marketing of Services • Principles of Marketing • Advertising and Promotion • Retail Marketing • Business and Finance • Customer Management Second year modules Essentials • Managing Equality and • Work Based Portfolio/ Diversity • Contemporary Case Study • Globalisation and Management • Customer Insight International HRM • Plus options from the • Electronic Commercial following: Third year modules Law • Performance • Managing the Measurement in • Contemporary Business Environment Organisations Issues • Health Strategy and • Business Research Issues • Strategic Management Management and Analysis • Plus options from the • Strategy and Management • Progressive Franchising following: Dissertation • European Business Issues • International Development in Accounting • Critical HRM • Reflective Business Practice*

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 105

Business and Management (MBus) Business

About this course and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Key facts educational, work-related and cultural The Business and Management Duration: Four years full-time, experiences for up to a year. (MBus) programme has been created five years with a placement to offer students an integrated route See dmuglobal.com for more (optional) to postgraduate study to enhance information. Location: De Montfort University their employability after graduation. You can choose to study either a Student Case Study UCAS course code: NN1F broad pathway, giving you a solid Adele Tilley Entry and admissions criteria: understanding of all the elements of Business and - Typical offers at 320 UCAS business, or a more specialised route, Management MBus, points from at least two A-levels offering a greater focus on business Leicester Mercury or equivalent strategy, accounting and finance, Student - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C human resource management or of the Year 2013 including English Language marketing. The Business and Management and Maths You choose how to structure your MBus is a fantastic course to gain course to best reflect your own - International Baccalaureate: an understanding of a broad range 30+ points interests and career ambitions. of business aspects. This has By choosing to follow an integrated allowed me to tailor my degree to If you have any other equivalent master’s programme, you will graduate the subjects I enjoy and what I will qualifications, please visit with a full postgraduate degree that need the most for my future career in dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email will enhance your career opportunities business. I enjoy the new challenges [email protected] to check your in the workplace. that I face every week and being at a eligibility. supportive university has shown me English Language: IELTS 6.5 Erasmus/study abroad that I am capable of much more than or equivalent Fantastic opportunities are available I thought. Interview required: No throughout Europe and further afield through schemes such as Erasmus You may also be interested in: Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA, Business Studies First year modules • Business Research Issues • Crisis and Business (Economics/Strategy/Finance) BSc • Financial Decision Making and Analysis Continuity • Employability, • Progressive Franchising ManagementCreative Professionalism and • Financial Markets and Action in Organisations Academic Study Skills Institutions • Greening Business • Introduction to • Business Law • Reflective Practice in Entrepreneurship and • Buyer Behaviour Business* Enterprise • International Marketing • Managing Equality and • Global Business Issues • Retail Business Diversity • Globalisation and • Introduction to Work and Third year modules Organisations International HRM • Principles of Marketing • Contemporary Business • Marketing of Services Issues • Retail Marketing Second year modules • Strategic Management Fourth year modules • Contemporary Plus options from the Management following: • Critical Perspectives in Management Plus options from the • Strategy and Management Dissertation • Research Methodology following: • Dissertation • Performance • Organising HRM Measurement in • Issues in Internet Sales Plus options from the Organisations Law following: • European Business Issues • Managing the • The Creative Art of Selling • The Creative Art of Selling Environment and Negotiation and Negotiation • Forensic Accounting • Brand Management • Developing Enterprise • International • Forensic Accounting • HRM in the Workplace Developments in • Issues in Internet Sales • Brand Management Accounting Law • Advertising and Promotion • Service Operations • Leading, Managing and • Government and Business Management Developing People

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 106

Business and Marketing BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course You will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled, taught sessions Business Duration: Three years full-time, This courses provides a thorough each week and are expected to four years with a placement foundation in the key principles undertake at least 15 further hours of (optional) of business and marketing and the opportunity to develop your independent study to complete project Location: De Montfort University entrepreneurial skills. work and research. UCAS course code: NN15 As all marketing and advertising Erasmus/study abroad Entry and admissions criteria: courses share a common first Fantastic opportunities are available - Typical offers at 280 UCAS year, there is some flexibility to throughout Europe and further afield points from at least two A-levels change programmes. through schemes such as Erasmus or equivalent • We are a Chartered Institute of and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C Marketing (CIM) Accredited Study educational, work-related and cultural including English Language Centre, and an Institute of Direct experiences for up to a year. and Digital Marketing (IDM) Key and Maths See dmuglobal.com for more Educational Partner - International Baccalaureate: information. 28+ points Learning and teaching Placements If you have any other equivalent You will learn through lectures, An optional paid placement year qualifications, please visit tutorials and seminars, group work offers invaluable professional dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email and self-directed study. Assessments experience. For further details see [email protected] to check your will include: dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements eligibility. • Working on live projects with real English Language: IELTS 6.5 companies Graduate careers or equivalent • Creating your own company On completion of the course you Interview Required: No • Developing excellent verbal and can go into various industries as a written communication skills business or marketing specialist. You may also be interested in: Advertising and Marketing A number of modules use active Communications BA, International assessments, role-plays and Marketing and Business BA, simulations. This course prepares Marketing BA creative individuals for the challenges of the business world.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Contemporary • Contemporary Business • Employability, Management Issues Professionalism & Plus options from the • Strategic Marketing Academic Study Skills following: Management • Introduction to • Business Research Issues Plus options from the Entrepreneurship and and Analysis following: Enterprise • European Business Issues • Crisis & Business • World Management Issues • Brand Management Continuity Management • Principles of Marketing • The Creative Art of Selling • Strategy and Management • Marketing Information and and Negotiation Dissertation Decision Making • Business Law • Creative Action in • Buyer Behaviour Organisations • Interactive and Direct • Greening Business Marketing • Marketing of Services • International Marketing • Retail Marketing • Advertising and Promotion • Marketing Project • Retail Business • E-Marketing • Customer Insight • Global Marketing • Sports marketing Strategies • Sustainable marketing • Customer Management • Reflective Business Practice* • Brand portfolio

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 107

Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA (Hons) Business

About this course indeed create new industries. Key facts Preliminary research shows how vital Business Entrepreneurship and Duration: Three years full-time, entrepreneurial thinking is in driving Innovation is not about starting your four years with a placement national prosperity. own business – it is about practising (optional) the entrepreneurial and creative skills Learning and teaching that make you different and special. Location: De Montfort University Teaching will be through lectures, This pathway digs deep and gets to UCAS course code: NN21 tutorials and seminars, group work the roots of issues, taking you on a and self-directed study. Assessment Entry and admissions criteria: journey of learning about business will include coursework, presentations, - Typical offers at 280 UCAS and how to develop, change and adapt essays, reports, trade exhibitions and points from at least two A-levels to dynamic environments. exams or tests. or equivalent In the first year you will take part in our You will attend around 15 hours - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C entrepreneurial themed competition, of timetabled, taught sessions including English Language ‘Fox’s Lair!’®. This task builds each week and are expected to and Maths confidence, creativity, and inspiration, undertake at least 15 further hours of with student teams presenting a new - International Baccalaureate: independent study to complete project business idea to real entrepreneurs. 28+ points work and research. In the following years of study, you If you have any other equivalent will take part in a range of novel Graduate careers qualifications, please visit and interesting business projects Employers are looking for graduates dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email that challenge, stimulate, and foster who possess the types of enterprising [email protected] to check your transferable skills to prepare you for skills and attitudes taught on this eligibility. the working world. course. Get a competitive edge in the English Language: IELTS 6.5 The course aims to give you a quality graduate job market by completing the or equivalent education that enables you to reach optional placement year. your full potential, maximise your Interview required: No strengths and help you manage You may also be interested in: your weaknesses. Business and Management BA Innovation and creativity are key. Great minds are constantly refining ways to produce and deliver existing goods and services, or develop new products and services, or

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Contemporary • Creative Management & • Introduction to Management Marketing Entrepreneurship and • Work Based Portfolio/ • Strategic Management Enterprise Case study • Perspectives on Creative • Business Communications Plus options from the Leadership and Creativity following: Plus options from the • Global Business Issues • Business Research Issues following: • Principles of Marketing and Analysis • Crisis and Business • Digital and Social Media • Progressive Franchising Continuity Management Context of Business • The Creative Art of Selling • Enterprise Dissertation and Negotiation • Greening Business • Digital Marketing and • E-Marketing Social Media Management • Customer Management • HRM in the Workplace • International • Business Law Developments in • Buyer Behaviour Accounting • Interactive and Direct • Forensic Accounting Marketing • Reflective Business • International Marketing Practice* • Performance • Globalisation and Measurement in International HRM Organisations • Marketing of Services

* : only applicable to those students who have under taken a placement year 108

Business Management and Economics BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course opportunities to network, collaborate and engage with leading academics, Business Duration: Three years full-time, This course offers you an industry professionals and your four years with a placement unique opportunity to study fellow students. (optional) the complementary disciplines of business management and Location: De Montfort University Erasmus/study abroad economics. It allows you to develop UCAS course code: NL21 rigorous and highly desirable skills in Fantastic opportunities are available throughout Europe and further afield Entry and admissions criteria: these subject areas, that will equip you with an exceedingly valued degree through schemes such as Erasmus - Typical offers at 280 UCAS and strong transferable skills. and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable points from at least two A-levels educational, work-related and cultural or equivalent A key attraction of the course is the experiences for up to a year. flexibility offered by the wide range - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C of optional modules on offer. This See dmuglobal.com for more including English Language and allow you to develop the skills and information. Maths knowledge you need to achieve your - International Baccalaureate: future career ambitions. Placements 28+ points The Business Management side of An optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional If you have any other equivalent the course will equip you with cutting- experience. For further details see qualifications, please visit edge academic knowledge that can dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email readily be applied across the full range [email protected] to check your of business and organisational activity. Graduate careers eligibility. The Economics side of this course Our graduates are highly rated by will deepen your analytical and critical English Language: IELTS 6.5 industry and have an employment evaluation skills and understanding or equivalent record consistently above the national of internal organisational decision average. Get a competitive edge in the Interview required: No making in a macroeconomic context. graduate job market by completing the You may also be interested in: optional placement year. Economics and Finance BSc, Learning and teaching Business and Management BA, You will be exposed to leading-edge Economics and Politics BA, activities that will provide you with the Economics BA

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Intermediate Micro and • Developments in • Economics Macro Economics Advanced • Applied Economic • Contemporary • Microeconomics Analysis Management • Open Economy • Principles of Marketing Plus options from the Macroeconomics • Employability, following: • Strategic Management Professionalism and • Performance Plus options from the • Academic Study Skills Measurement in following: • Marketing Information and Organisations • Service Operations Decision Making • HRM in the Workplace Management • International Marketing • Strategy and Management • Buyer Behaviour Dissertation • Brand Management • Organising HRM • Government and Business • Retail Marketing • Business Research Issues • Customer Management and Analysis • Managing the • European Business Issues Environment • Financial Markets and • Financial Markets and the Institutions Central Bank • International Trade and Development Issues • Economics Dissertation • Decision Analysis • Greening Business • Political Economy 109

Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) Business

About this course Erasmus/study abroad Key facts This career-focused and practical Fantastic opportunities are available Duration: Three years full-time, course allows you to study a range throughout Europe and further afield four years with a placement of subjects from different disciplines through schemes such as Erasmus (optional) within Leicester Business School. and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Location: De Montfort University The course is designed to equip you educational, work-related and cultural with both the knowledge and skills experiences for up to a year. UCAS course code: NN31 you need to succeed in a wide range See dmuglobal.com for more Entry and admissions criteria: of business and management careers, information. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS and an understanding of the academic points from at least two A-levels, and technical aspects of finance. Graduate careers including an AS or A-level in Students have access to the same A degree in business and finance Maths, Physics, Statistics or information as leading decision opens up a variety of career Economics, or equivalent opportunities and provides financial makers in finance, business and - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C management skills which are highly government through Bloomberg including English Language plus sought after by employers in all software, bringing the real world Maths at grade B of finance and business into sectors. You can gain a further the classroom. competitive edge in the graduate job - International Baccalaureate: 28+ market by completing the optional points including a quantitative Learning and teaching placement year. subject at standard or higher level You will be exposed to leading-edge, If you have any other equivalent class-based activities, that will provide qualifications, please visit you with opportunities to network, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email collaborate and engage with leading [email protected] to check your academics, industry professionals and eligibility. your fellow students. English Language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent Placements An optional paid placement year Interview required: No offers invaluable professional You may also be interested in: experience. For further details see Economics and Finance BSc, dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Accounting and Finance BA, Finance BSc

First Year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Accounting • Management and Strategy • Contemporary Business • Mathematics for Finance • Econometrics Issues • Statistics and Probability • Corporate Finance • Investments and portfolio Theory for Finance • Equity and Fixed Income Management • Employability, Valuation • Financial Econometrics Professionalism and Plus options from the • Financial Derivatives Academic Study Skills following: • Advanced Corporate • Understanding Business • Business Research Issues Finance • Principles of Marketing and Analysis Plus options from the • European Business Issues following: • Progressive Franchising • Crisis and Business • Financial Markets and Continuity Management Institutions • Strategy and Management • Organisational Dissertation Management • Strategic Management • HRM in the Workplace • Reflective Business • Contemporary Practice* Management • People ManagementWorking Capital Management • Risk Management

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 110

Business Management and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Learning and teaching

Business Duration: Three years full-time, This joint honours degree will You will be exposed to modern and four years with a placement provide you with a foundation in core leading-edge class-based activities, (optional) business concepts, ideas, practices that will provide you with the and methods, as well as giving opportunities to network, collaborate Location: De Montfort University you a specialised focus in Human and engage with leading academics, UCAS course code: NN61 Resource Management. industry professionals and your fellow students. Entry and admissions criteria: You can combine study in areas as diverse as marketing, finance and - Typical offers at 280 UCAS strategy, while also specialising in HR Erasmus/study abroad points from at least two A-levels subjects such as employment issues, Fantastic opportunities are available - Five GCSEs grades A*–C managing change, employment throughout Europe and further afield including English Language relations, culture, motivation through schemes such as Erasmus and Maths and leadership. and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable • The programme is accredited educational, work-related and cultural - International Baccalaureate: experiences for up to a year. 28+ points by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development See dmuglobal.com for more If you have any other equivalent (CIPD) and graduates will be information. qualifications, please visit entitled to Associate membership Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email (subject to options studied). [email protected] to check your Graduates are well-equipped for a • Human Resource Management eligibility. career in business and especially was placed joint first in England for in HR-related roles, which can take English Language: IELTS 6.5 student satisfaction in the latest or equivalent them to the highest levels of corporate National Student Survey. decision making. Interview required: No You may also be interested in: Business and Management BA, Human Resource Management BA

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Employability, • Contemporary • Service Operations Professionalism and Management Management Academic Study Skills • HRM in the workplace • Contemporary Business • Global Business Issues Plus options from the Issues • Introduction to HRM following: Plus options from the • Understanding Organising • Critical HRM following: • Financial Decision Making • Employment Relations • Organising HRM • Politics in Business • Resolving Individual • Business and Disputes within the Environmental Workplace Sustainability • Business Research Issues • Crisis and Business and Analysis Continuity Management • European Business Issues • Strategy and Management • Progressive Franchising Dissertation • Reflective Business Practice* • HRM Project • Managing Equality and Diversity • Globalisation and International HRM • Greening Business

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year 111

Business Studies (Economics/Finance/Strategy) BSc (Hons) Business

About this course industry professionals and your Key facts fellow students. This course will appeal to those who Duration: Three years full-time, are passionate about understanding four years with a placement Placements how global finance and economic (optional) activity impacts upon business An optional paid placement year Location: De Montfort University strategy and how organisations offers invaluable professional compete with each other throughout experience. For further details see UCAS course code: N102 dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements the world. Entry and admissions criteria: This course provides a unique Erasmus/study abroad - Typical offers at 280 UCAS opportunity to focus your studies points from at least two A-levels Fantastic opportunities are available during your second and final year on or equivalent a specialist area of interest in either throughout Europe and further afield - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C economics, finance or strategy. through schemes such as Erasmus and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable including English Language and • Outstanding opportunities to educational, work-related and cultural Maths undertake a fully-paid placement experiences for up to a year. year offering value-adding - International Baccalaureate: experience with employers such as See dmuglobal.com for more 28+ points information. VW, Microsoft, Bosch, IBM, Pfizer, If you have any other equivalent HSBC and Siemens qualifications, please visit Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Learning and teaching You will be prepared for a career [email protected] to check your You will be exposed to leading-edge in business in the public or private eligibility. activities that will provide you with the sectors. Our graduates have gone on English Language: IELTS 6.5 opportunities to network, collaborate to work at world-leading brands such or equivalent and engage with leading academics, as IBM, Toyota, and L'Oreal. Interview required: No You may also be interested in: Business and Management BA, Economics and Finance BSc First year modules Second year modules Plus options from the • Financial Decision Making • Intermediate Macro and following: • Employability, Microeconomics • Economics Stream Professionalism and • Business Research Issues • Financial Markets and Academic Study Skills and Analysis Services • Economics • Contemporary • Applied Economic Theory • Global Business Issues Management • International Trade and • Quantitative Analysis for Development Issues Plus options from the • Economics Business Decisions following: • Principles of Marketing DissertationsStrategy • Performance Stream Measurement in • Service Operations Organisations* Management • Corporate Finance* • Crisis and Business • European Business Issues Continuity Management • Financial Markets and • Strategy and Management Institutions Dissertation • People Management • Managing the • Business Law Environment • Brand Management • Finance Stream** • Advertising and Promotion • Investments and Portfolio Third year modules Management • Advanced Corporate • Strategic Management Finance • Contemporary Business • Accounting and Finance Issues Project • Financial Markets and Services

*: You must choose one of these modules if you want to study the finance stream in year three. **The Finance Stream is available only to students with a grade ‘B’ or above in GCSE Mathematics and an A-level in Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent. 112

Economics BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Placements

Business Duration: Three years full-time, This course will give you a broad An optional paid placement year four years with a placement overview of economics and develop offers invaluable professional (optional) your proficiency in the core disciplines experience. For further details see of macro and microeconomics in an dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University international context. Erasmus/study abroad UCAS course code: L100 You will learn to analyse and measure Entry and admissions criteria: real economic issues based on a Fantastic opportunities are available - Typical offers at 280 UCAS knowledge of economic theory, throughout Europe and further afield points from at least two A-levels develop an understanding of how through schemes such as Erasmus or equivalent economic policy is formulated, and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable and gain the analytical and critical educational, work-related and cultural - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C evaluation skills to recognise how experiences for up to a year. including English Language and national and global issues affect the See dmuglobal.com for more Maths performance of a business. information. - International Baccalaureate: 28+ points Learning and teaching If you have any other equivalent Teaching includes lectures, tutorials qualifications, please visit and seminars, group work and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email self-directed study. Assessment will [email protected] to check your include coursework, presentations, eligibility. essays and reports, and normally an exam or test. English Language: IELTS 6.5 You will attend around 15 hours or equivalent of timetabled, taught sessions Interview required: No each week and are expected to You may also be interested in: undertake at least 15 further hours of Economics and Finance BSc, independent study to complete project Accounting and Economics BA work and research.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Applied Economic • New Directions in • Developments Analysis Economics in Advanced • Economics • Economic Decision Microeconomics • Applied Techniques for Making • Open Economy Economists • Intermediate Micro and Macroeconomics • Financial Decision Making Macroeconomics Plus options from the • Principles of Marketing Plus options from the following: • Employability, following: • Financial Markets and the Professionalism and • Financial Markets and Central Bank Academic Study Skills Institutions • International Trade and • Principles of Marketing • European Business Issues Development Issues • Economics History • Labour Economics • Econometrics • Political Economy • Business Research Issues • Financial Econometrics and Analysis • Economics Dissertation • Decision Analysis 113

Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) Business

About this course You will attend around 15 hours Key facts of timetabled, taught sessions The course begins by focusing on a Duration: Three years full-time, each week and are expected to basic mathematical and statistical four years with a placement undertake at least 15 further hours of theory for finance, complemented by (optional) the theoretical study of economics, independent study to complete project Location: De Montfort University practical computer applications and work and research. business skills for economists. UCAS course code: LN13 Placements Students have access to the same Entry and admissions criteria: An optional paid placement information as leading decision - Typical offers at 280 UCAS year offers invaluable makers in finance, business and points from at least two A-levels, professional experience. government through Bloomberg including an AS or A-level in software, bringing the real world For further details see Maths, Physics, Statistics or of finance and business into dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Economics, or equivalent the classroom. Erasmus/study abroad - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C There is also an opportunity to gain including English Language plus Fantastic opportunities are available exemptions from Chartered Institute Maths at grade B of Management Accounts (CIMA), throughout Europe and further afield dependent on module selection. through schemes such as Erasmus - International Baccalaureate: 28+ and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable points including a quantitative • This course offers an excellent educational, work-related and cultural subject at standard or higher level education in both economics experiences for up to a year. and finance, with the added If you have any other equivalent opportunity to specialise in areas See dmuglobal.com for more qualifications, please visit of interest or career aspirations. information. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email [email protected] to check your • Optional paid placement year eligibility. offers experience with employers Student Case Study such as IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, the Daniel Wylie English Language: IELTS 6.5 Audit Commission, HSBC, M&S Economics and Finance or equivalent and Siemens Student Economist Interview required: No HM Treasury Learning and teaching You may also be interested in: The placement allowed me to Business Management and Teaching includes lectures, tutorials apply my academic studies to the Economics BA, Accounting and seminars, group work and self- real world. directed study. Assessment is covered and Finance BA, Finance BSc by coursework, presentations, essays and reports, and normally an exam or test.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Accounting • Intermediate Micro and • Developments • Mathematics for Finance Macroeconomics in Advanced • Statistics and Probability • Econometrics Microeconomics Theory for Finance • Corporate Finance • Open Economy • Applied Economic • Equity and Fixed Income Macroeconomics Analysis Valuation • Investments and Portfolio • Economics Plus options from the Management following: • Financial Econometrics • Business Research Issues • Financial Derivatives and Analysis • Advanced Corporate • European Business Issues Finance • Financial Markets and Plus options from the Institutions following: • Working Capital • Financial Markets and the Management Central Bank • Risk Management • International Trade and Development Issues • Economics Dissertation • Political Economy 114

Economics and International Relations BA (Hons) New for 2016

Key facts About this course Placements

Business Duration: Three years full-time, This programme helps you gain a An optional paid placement year four years with a placement broad grounding in economics and an offers invaluable professional (optional) understanding of the ways in which experience. For further details see international political developments dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University affect and are affected by the UCAS course code: L100 world economy. Erasmus/study abroad Entry and admissions criteria: Studying Economics and International Fantastic opportunities are available - Typical offers at 280 UCAS Relations together develops skills throughout Europe and further afield points from at least two A-levels employers look for – commercial through schemes such as Erasmus or equivalent awareness, communication, team and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable working, independent research and educational, work-related and cultural - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C critical analysis. experiences for up to a year. See including English Language and dmuglobal.com for more information. Maths Learning and teaching - International Baccalaureate: 28+ You will be taught through a points combination of lectures, tutorials, If you have any other equivalent seminars, group work and self- qualifications, please visit directed study. Assessment is through dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email coursework (presentations, essays [email protected] to check your and reports) and usually an exam eligibility. or test. You will normally attend around 15 English Language: IELTS 6.5 or hours of timetabled taught sessions equivalent (lectures and tutorials) each week, Interview required: No and we expect you to undertake at You may also be interested in: least 15 further hours of independent Economics BA, Economics and study to complete project work Politics BA, International Relations and research. BA, International Relations and Politics BA First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Economics • Intermediate Micro and • Developments • Applied Economic Macro Economics in Advanced Analysis • Themes and Debates in Microeconomics • Introduction to International Relations • Open Economy Contemporary Theory Macroeconomics International Relations Plus options from the Plus options from the • Introduction to following: following: Globalisation • Business Research Issues • Decision Analysis and Analysis • Developments in Advance • Economic History Microeconomics • European Economic • Economic Development Issues • Economics Dissertation • Financial Markets and • Financial Markets and the Institutions Central Bank • New Directions in • International Trade Economics • Open Economic • Political Analysis Macroeconomics Political • Politics in Action Economy • The Cold War • Globalisation and • The Making of a Global Democracy World • Government and Policy • The Politics of the in China European Union • International Security in a Globalised World • Politics Dissertation 115

Economics and Politics BA (Hons) Business

About this course You will normally attend around 15 Key facts hours of timetabled, taught sessions • One of the Top 10 Politics and Duration: Three years full-time, each week and are expected to Public Policy departments in four years with a placement undertake at least 15 further hours of UK universities (optional) independent study to complete project This programme helps you gain a work and research. Location: De Montfort University broad grounding in economics and UCAS course code: LL12 an understanding of the way in which Placements political choices, processes and ideas Entry and admissions criteria: An optional paid placement year shape government and public life. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS offers invaluable professional points from at least two A-levels Emphasis is placed on real-world experience. For further details see or equivalent applications of the theories being dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements taught, with an optional paid - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C placement year providing invaluable Erasmus/study abroad including English Language experience with employers such as Fantastic opportunities are available and Maths IBM, Intel, Audi, VW, HSBC, M&S, throughout Europe and further afield Siemens and Xerox. - International Baccalaureate: through schemes such as Erasmus 28+ points and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Learning and teaching educational, work-related and cultural If you have any other equivalent Teaching includes lectures, tutorials experiences for up to a year. qualifications, please visit and seminars, group work and self- dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email See dmuglobal.com for more directed study. Assessments cover [email protected] to check your information. coursework, presentations, essays eligibility. and reports, and normally an exam English Language: IELTS 6.5 or test. or equivalent Interview required: No You may also be interested in: Business Management and Economics BA, Finance BSc, Accounting and Finance BA, Economics BA First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Economics • Intermediate Micro and • Developments • Applied Economic Macro Economics in Advanced Analysis • Political Thought Microeconomics • Introduction to Politics Plus options from the • Open Economy • British Government and following: Macroeconomics Politics • European Business Issues Plus options from the • Financial Markets and following: Institutions • Political Dissertation • Business Research Issues • American Presidency and Analysis • Politics of Nationalism • The Politics of the • Power, Politics and European Union Morality • Unity and Diversity in • Financial Markets and Contemporary America Central Bank • Governance • International Trade and • Financial Markets and Development Issues Institutions • Economics Dissertation • European Business Issues • Decision Analysis • Economics History • Political Economy • Econometrics • Financial Markets and the • Business Research Issues Central Bank and Analysis • International Trade and Development Issues • Labour Economics • Political Economy • Financial Econometrics • Economics Dissertation • Decision Analysis 116

Finance BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self- Business Duration: Three years full-time, This course seeks to develop your directed study. Assessment is covered four years with a placement analytical and problem-solving skills by coursework, presentations, essays (optional) in dynamic environments such as investments, banking, insurance, and reports, and normally an exam. Location: De Montfort University pensions and treasury management. You will attend around 15 hours UCAS course code: N300 This programme has IMC Advantage of timetabled, taught sessions Entry and admissions criteria: accreditation from the Chartered each week and are expected to undertake at least 15 further hours of - Typical offers at 280 UCAS Financial Analysts Society UK and independent study to complete project points from at least two A-levels, offers ACCA and CIMA exemptions. work and research. including an AS or A-level in You will address many of the Maths, Physics, Statistics or requirements of professional finance Placements Economics, or equivalent bodies and gain a range of learning An optional paid placement year experiences tailored to careers in the - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C offers invaluable professional UK and overseas financial sectors. On Maths at grade B or above and experience. For further details see successful completion of the course English Language dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements you will receives exemptions from the - International Baccalaureate: Cert Fin level of the Association of Erasmus/study abroad 28+ points Corporate Treasurers. Fantastic opportunities are available If you have any other equivalent • Explore the discipline of finance throughout Europe and further afield qualifications, please visit in-depth and develop links with through schemes such as Erasmus dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email other related disciplines such as and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable [email protected] to check your accounting and economics educational, work-related and cultural eligibility. • There is a mathematical emphasis experiences for up to a year. English Language: IELTS 6.5 on the subject See dmuglobal.com for more or equivalent information. Learning and teaching Interview required: No Students have access to the same You may also be interested in: information as leading decision Accounting and Finance BA, makers in finance, business and Economics and Finance BSc government through Bloomberg software, bringing the real world of finance and business into the classroom.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Accounting • Financial Institutions and • Investments and Portfolio • Management Accounting Markets Management • Mathematics for Finance • Econometrics • Financial Econometrics • Statistics and Probability • Corporate Finance* • Financial Derivatives Theory for Finance • Equity and Fixed Income • Advanced Corporate • Economics Valuation Finance* • Introduction to Law • Working Capital • International Financial Management Management • Risk Management • Advanced Financial • Financial Reporting* Reporting* • Business Taxation* • Advanced Corporate Taxation* • Behavioural Finance • International Business Taxation

* ACCA Exemption module 117

Global Accounting and Financial Management Business BA/BSc (Hons)* New for 2016

About this course studied at Niels Brock Business Key facts College, Copenhagen. This exciting course will provide you Duration: Three years full-time, with a 21st century international You will be taught through a four years with a placement experience underpinned by combination of lectures, tutorials, (optional) contemporary global accounting and seminars, group work and self- Location: De Montfort University finance content. You will benefit from: directed study. You will normally • Personal enrichment through attend around 15 hours of timetabled UCAS course code: NN13 taught sessions (lectures and immersion in other cultures, Entry and admissions criteria: tutorials) each week, and we expect languages and networks, thereby - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points you to undertake at least 15 further developing cultural awareness and from at least two A-levels or hours of independent study to a world view equivalent complete project work and research. • Enhanced employment prospects - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C through a meaningful international Placements including English Language and experience to add to your CV An optional paid placement year Maths • Global Citizenship skills; in an offers invaluable professional - International Baccalaureate: increasingly global world, the experience. For further details see 28+ points opportunity to study an international dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements curriculum in an international If you have any other equivalent context will add value to Erasmus/study abroad qualifications, please visit academic development dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Fantastic opportunities are available [email protected] to check your • Outstanding opportunities to throughout Europe and further afield eligibility. undertake a fully-paid placement through schemes such as Erasmus year offering real, value-adding and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable English Language: IELTS 6.5 experience with employers such educational, work-related and cultural or equivalent as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, experiences for up to a year. Interview required: No Microsoft, IBM, Pfizer, Walt Disney See dmuglobal.com for more and Siemens You may also be interested in: information. Business and Globalisation Accounting plays an essential role in BA, International Marketing BA, business and being able to discuss Graduate careers Accounting and Finance BA finance and accounting concepts Accounting offers essential skills that competently is a skill highly sought can enhance your career prospects. after by employers in all sectors. This course does not, however, give significant exemptions from Learning and teaching professional accounting body exams Year one and the final year of the (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). If you wish to programme will be taught at DMU, gain these, you should study our Leicester. The second year will be Accounting and Finance BA (Hons).

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Accounting • Performance • Global Corporate • Global Financial Issues Measurement in Accounting • Economics Organisations • Global Accounting/ • Quantitative Methods • Global Issues in Strategic Finance Project • Professional Financial Planning* • Advanced Corporate Communications • Corporate Finance Finance* • International Financial • International Financial Markets and Institutions Management • Working Capital • Forensic Accounting* Management* • Audit and Assurance* • Risk Management* • International Accounting • Business Intelligence Developments* using Excel* • Public Sector Accounting • Equity Valuation* and Finance* • Environmental • International Financial Management* Derivatives* • Governance and * Optional module Sustainability* 118

Human Resource Management BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course through schemes such as Erasmus and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Business Duration: Three years full-time, Managing people has always been educational, work-related and cultural four years with a placement one of the most challenging and experiences for up to a year. (optional) crucial aspects of business. This course introduces you to employment See dmuglobal.com for more Location: De Montfort University issues and develops key business information. UCAS course code: N600 skills. You will study issues including Placements Entry and admissions criteria: the impact of HRM practices on firms’ performance, managing change, - Typical offers at 280 UCAS An optional paid placement year business law, employment relations, points from at least two A-levels offers invaluable professional organisational culture, motivation or equivalent experience. For further details see and leadership. dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C • The programme is accredited including English Language by the Chartered Institute of Graduate careers and Maths Personnel and Development A degree in HRM is an excellent - International Baccalaureate: (CIPD) and graduates will be starting point for a career in 28+ points entitled to Associate membership HR, training and development, (subject to options studied). employment relations or other If you have any other equivalent areas of management and qualifications, please visit • Human Resource Management professional administration. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email was placed joint first in England for [email protected] to check your student satisfaction in the latest eligibility. National Student Survey. Student Case Study Sophie Jupp English Language: IELTS 6.5 • Staff include authors of some of HRM Joint programme or equivalent the leading HRM textbooks used by many UK universities Placement: E.ON Interview required: No Germany • Optional paid placement year with You may also be interested in: employers such as IBM, Intel, Audi, DMU helped me to hone my Business and Management BA, VW, HSBC, M&S and Siemens critical-thinking skills through the Business Studies BA, Business • Successful completion of this tutorials and through my lecturers Management and Economics BA course will gain the competencies being willing and available to discuss needed to enter a wide range assignments before they were due in. of careers. Erasmus/study abroad Fantastic opportunities are available throughout Europe and further afield

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Understanding Business • HRM in the Workplace • Critical HRM • Employability, • Organisational Behaviour Plus options from the Professionalism and • Employment Relations following: Academic Study Skills • Resolving Individual • Managing Equality and • Global Business Issues Disputes within the Diversity • Introduction to HRM Workplace • Globalisation and • Introduction to Work and Plus options from the International HRM Organisations following: • HRM Dissertation • Politics in Business • Business Law • Strategic Management • Organisational • Strategic Management Management Project • Management and Strategy • Public Policy Making • Public Sector Strategic Management • Comparative Public Administration • Labour Law

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year. For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 119

International Business BA (Hons) Business

About this course industry professionals and your Key facts fellow students. This course will appeal to those with Duration: Three years full-time, an interest in understanding and four years with a placement Placements exploring how organisations compete (optional) and co-operate around the world. An optional paid placement year Location: De Montfort University The course focuses on organisational offers invaluable professional activity and the supporting experience. For further details see UCAS course code: N578 dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements regulatory, legislative, and political Entry and admissions criteria: environments that help facilitate - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points trade between companies and across Erasmus/study abroad from at least two A-levels or international boundaries. Fantastic opportunities are available equivalent The course is designed to allow you to throughout Europe and further afield - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C focus on the international dimensions through schemes such as Erasmus including English Language of each subject area, enabling you to and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable and Maths understand the complexities of doing educational, work-related and cultural business overseas. experiences for up to a year. - International Baccalaureate: Studying this course will provide you See dmuglobal.com for more 28+ points information. with an exciting and value-adding If you have any other equivalent opportunity to enhance your future qualifications, please visit Graduate careers graduate employability through an dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email optional one-year overseas study or This course develops highly [email protected] to check your work placement. employable graduates sought after eligibility. by companies who need a global Learning and teaching understanding of business. Your English Language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent You will be exposed to leading-edge course will equip you with the skills activities that will provide you with the necessary to work internationally. Give Interview required: No yourself a further competitive edge in opportunities to network, collaborate You may also be interested in: the graduate job market by completing and engage with leading academics, Business and Globalisation the optional placement year. BA, International Marketing BA, International Marketing and Business BA First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Contemporary • Strategic Management • Employability, Management Plus options from the Professionalism and • The Politics of the following: Academic Study Skills European Union • Contemporary Business • Introduction to Plus options from the Issues Entrepreneurship and following: • Globalisation and Enterprise • Business and Finance Democracy • Global Business Issues Essentials • Forensic Accounting • Introduction to Work and • Performance • International Development Organisations Measurement in in Accounting • Principles of Marketing Organisations • Crisis and Business • Business Research Issues Continuity Management and Analysis • Strategy and Management • European Business Issues Dissertation • Financial Markets and • Creative Management and Institutions Marketing • Progressive Franchising • Globalisation and • HRM in the Workplace International HRM • Business Law • Customer Management • International Marketing • Reflective Business • Brand Management Practice** • Government and Business • The Making of a Global World

**Only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year. For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 120

International Marketing and Business BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course With languages

Business Duration: Three years full-time, This course links international This programme offers students four years with a placement marketing and business theories the chance to learn a language (optional) with the realities of operating in the while studying for their International commercial world as a marketer Marketing and Business degree. Location: De Montfort University and the need to keep pace with Courses start at beginner or UCAS course code: NNM1 the continuous challenges of a intermediate level, making them global economy. Entry and admissions criteria: ideal for students who never studied - Typical offers at 280 UCAS By working in partnership with languages at school or who dropped points from at least two A-levels the leading professional body for them early. Modules will take up or equivalent marketers worldwide, the Chartered to two hours of language classes Institute of Marketing (CIM), we offer and one hour of cultural studies per - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C DMU students the opportunity to week, learning about the country including English Language and gain CIM professional qualifications and its people. We currently offer the Maths through their Multi Award following languages: - International Baccalaureate: Pathway (MAP). • with French (at beginner or 28+ points CIM qualifications are highly sought post‑GCSE level) If you have any other equivalent after by employers and MAP ensures • with Mandarin Chinese qualifications, please visit we are equipping our students with (at beginner level only) dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email the best opportunities for a successful [email protected] to check your marketing career. Graduate careers eligibility. • A Chartered Institute of Marketing This course develops highly English Language: IELTS 6.5 (CIM) Accredited Study Centre employable graduates sought after or equivalent and an Institute of Direct and by companies who need a global Digital Marketing (IDM) Key understanding of business. Recent Interview required: No Educational Partner graduates can be found in companies You may also be interested in: • Accredited by The Chartered including HP, Ricoh, L’Oreal, IBM and Advertising and Marketing Institute of Marketing (CIM) for a Warner Bros. Communications BA, Dual Award Marketing Management BA

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Global consumer • Global Marketing • Employability, • European Business Issues Strategies Professionalism and • Marketing Research • Strategic Marketing Academic Study • International Marketing Management • Introduction to Work and Plus options from the • Contemporary Business Organisations following: Issues • Principles of Marketing • Business Law Plus options from the • Marketing Information and • Buyer Behaviour following: Decision Making • Interactive and Direct • Creative Management and • Global Business Issues Marketing Marketing • Digital and Social Media • Advertising and Promotion • Reflective Business Context of Business • Brand Management Practice* • HRM in the Workplace • Globalisation and • Contemporary International HRM Management • Interactive Marketing • Sustainable Business Campaign • E-Marketing • Customer Management • International Marketing Project • Strategy and Management Dissertation

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year. For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 121

Marketing BA (Hons) Business

About this course • Optional paid placement year offers Key facts experience with employers such as This course covers both traditional Duration: Three years full-time, Disney, Bosch, Warner Bros, Vauxhall, and digital marketing principles and four years with a placement Porsche, Mattel, Waitrose, Coty teaches how to apply them to real- (optional) world situations. It offers an excellent Graduate careers Location: De Montfort University preparation for a career in all areas of business and marketing. With a wide A degree in marketing opens up a UCAS course code: N500 whole range of opportunities in careers choice of modules incorporating the Entry and admissions criteria: latest digital practices, you can tailor such brand management, advertising, - Typical offers at 280 UCAS your course to your chosen specialism marketing communications, market points from at least two A-levels or career path. research, PR and digital marketing. or equivalent Our close links with industry will - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C enhance your learning experience and Student Case Study including English Language ensure you are up to date in the latest George Hedley and Maths developments in marketing. Marketing Management By working in partnership with the Placement: Volkswagen - International Baccalaureate: leading professional body for marketers Commercial Vehicles 28+ points worldwide, the Chartered Institute At Leicester Business School I If you have any other equivalent of Marketing (CIM), we offer DMU have had a fantastic opportunity to qualifications, please visit students the opportunity to gain CIM learn about the marketing industry dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email professional qualifications through their with an enthusiastic lecturing [email protected] to check your Multi Award Pathway (MAP). team. The skills I have gained eligibility. CIM qualifications are highly sought will be valuable and will raise my English Language: IELTS 6.5 after by employers and MAP ensures employment prospects. or equivalent we are equipping our students with In my first year I got the opportunity the best opportunities for a successful Interview required: No to prepare a presentation on the marketing career. launch of Volkswagen's Up! and You may also be interested • Accredited by The Chartered Institute this is something I used to help me in: International Marketing and of Marketing (CIM) for a Dual Award secure my placement position. Business BA • The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) Key Educational Partner

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Marketing Research • Marketing Project or • Employability, • Buyer Behaviour Brand Portfolio Professionalism and • Brand Management • Strategic Marketing Academic Study Skills • Advertising and Promotion Management • An Introduction to Plus options from the Plus options from the Entrepreneurship and following: following: Enterprise • Interactive and Digital • Customer Management • Introduction to Work and Marketing • E-Marketing Organisations • International Marketing • Global Marketing • Principles of Marketing • Sports Marketing Strategies • Marketing Information and • Business Law • Interactive Marketing Decision Making • Business Sustainability Campaign • The Digital and Social • Marketing of Services Media Context of • Retail Marketing Business • Reflective Business Practice* • Creative Customer Communications • Retail Buying and Merchandising • Business Works

*: only applicable to those students who have undertaken a placement year. Computer Sciences

COMPUTER 122 SCIENCES 123 Computer Sciences Computer

De Montfort University has a long history in the development of computing, with over 50 years’ experience of teaching and research within the subject area.

Benefit from partnerships with world-leading organisations such as Hewlett Packard, SAS and the British Computer Society (BCS) ensuring you have all the knowledge you need to forge a successful career. Discover high-quality research which directly informs teaching to ensure all of our courses are at the cutting edge of new developments; from our collaborative work with space agencies, to cyber security and intelligent systems. Work toward professional accreditation to enhance your career with the BCS, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Projects in Controlled Environments 2 (Prince2) Project Management. Computer Sciences

124 125 Computer Sciences Computer Facilities: Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) 126 Access leading-edge facilities including our high specification computing laboratories, equipped with the Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) 127 latest PCs which have the ability to dual boot Microsoft Windows XP and Linux. Our Games Development Computer Science BSc (Hons) 128 studios feature Alienware and Dell XPS machines and Computer Security BSc (Hons) 129 we have dedicated forensic and security laboratories. Computing BSc (Hons) 130 Graduate careers: As a computing graduate, you will have a broad range of Computing for Business BSc (Hons) 131 career paths to follow, including: software and hardware Forensic Computing BSc (Hons) 132 development, information architecture, security programming and game development, to name just a few. Foundation Year in Computing 133

Placement opportunities: Information and Communication Technology 134 All full-time degree students have the opportunity to BSc (Hons) undertake a 12-month work placement. We offer a dedicated placement unit to help you with your CV, Intelligent Systems BSc/MComp (Hons) 135 interview skills and placement application. Students Software Engineering BSc (Hons) 136 have undertaken work placements at a number of local and national companies, including: Syngenta, Jagew Ltd, Pepsi Co, ESSO and Honda Racing.

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, go to dmu.ac.uk/technology

Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 126 In partnership with Business Information Systems BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Assessments are via individual assignments, group work, projects, Duration: Three years full-time, This course is specifically tailored tests and exams. four years with placement (optional) to meet the computing needs of commerce and industry, teaching Location: Gateway House, you the knowledge and practical Facilities De Montfort University skills you need to participate in Our high specification computing

Computer Sciences UCAS course code: IN21 the development, implementation laboratories contain an advanced Entry and admissions criteria: and management of business network of Windows and Unix - Normally 260 UCAS points from computing projects. This course is workstations with multi-boot least two A-levels or equivalent or taught in association with Hewlett capabilities. You will also benefit from Packard (HP). state-of-the-art display facilities in - International Baccalaureate: labs and lecture theatres. 28+ points This ground-breaking partnership allows you to benefit from DMU’s - Five GCSEs at grade C or world-class academic research, Student opportunities above including English and leading-edge information technology Students have taken part in work Mathematics facilities and industry-standard experience placements at a vast If you have any other equivalent professionalism exemplified by number of local, national and qualifications, please visit HP's renowned business solutions international companies over dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email and services. HP provides 15 per the past three years, including; [email protected] to check your cent of the teaching input, whilst HP, Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd, eligibility. also offering a personal mentoring Thomson Reuters, E.ON UK plc, scheme, preferred placement GlaxoSmithKline, TNT Express, English Language: IELTS 6.0 opportunities and professional AstraZeneca and JP Morgan. or equivalent qualifications, to include PRINCE2 Interview required: No. project management accreditation Graduate careers You may also be interested in: and foundation studies in Information Recent graduates are now working Computing for Business Technology Information Library (ITIL). as systems developers, software BSc (Hons), Information and analysts, IT account managers, Communication Technology Learning and teaching IT consultants, IT development BSc (Hons) A variety of learning and teaching managers, software developers methods are used, including lectures, and CRM database executives tutorials, computer laboratory for companies including: HP, VRL sessions and independent study. The Financial News, T2 Logistics, final year of the course includes an PepsiCo, IFC Fleet Outsourcing individual project, completed by all and Debenhams. students, and a range of modules which allow you to pursue your own interests. The choice varies from technical subjects to more business oriented topics, including information systems strategy and services, and systems building: methods and management.

First year modules Strategy Methods and • Information Systems • Agile Methods and Management Development Development • Computing Project • Mathematics and • Database Design • Computing Ethics Business Management • OO Systems Analysis and • Advanced Database • Visual Web Development Design Management • Devices and Networks • Introduction to Research • Information Systems • Introduction to ICT and Ethics Strategy and Services • Privacy and Second year modules Third year modules Data Protection • Research Methods • ITIL IT Service • Project Management • Database Management Management (HP) PRINCE 2 • Data Mining • Systems Thinking and • Systems Building: 127 Accredited by Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) Computer Sciences Computer

About this course at home. The studios are continually Key facts updated to ensure our facilities are in This innovative course is dedicated to Duration: Three years full-time, line with the emerging technologies games and entertainment computing. four years with placement (optional) It is designed for anyone who wants and games industry. Location: Gateway House, to learn the industry-standard De Montfort University programming skills required to pursue Student opportunities a technical career in the creative Students have taken part in work UCAS course code: G624 games and entertainment industry. experience placements at a number Entry and admissions criteria: of local and national companies over Recent developments in computer - Normally 260 UCAS points from the past three years, including; IBM and network technology have given at least two A-levels or equivalent (UK) Ltd, Microsoft, Jagex Games rise to significant advances in the or Studios, Intel, PayPoint Ltd, Netready interactive entertainment industry, in Ltd, Proactive, Accenture, Tours Ltd - International Baccalaureate: areas such as robotics, online, video and Exel Computer Systems plc. 28+ points and mobile gaming. - Five GCSEs at grade C or In addition to specialist experience Graduate careers above including English and relevant to the games industry, the The computer games and leisure Mathematics course provides a solid background software industry has grown If you have any other equivalent in computer science expertise and dramatically in recent years and qualifications, please visit is accredited by the BCS – the now matches the film industry in dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Chartered Institute for IT. terms of financial output. Many [email protected] to check your of the world's most famous and eligibility. Learning and teaching respected names are based in the English Language: IELTS 6.0 Teaching is through a combination UK, including Rockstar North, Rare, or equivalent of lectures, tutorials and practical Codemasters and Lionhead, creating laboratory work. Continuous exciting possibilities for careers Interview required: No. evaluation forms the major part in this fast-moving and creatively You may also be interested in: of the assessment process and stimulating environment. Computer Science BSc (Hons), there are many opportunities for Graduates can pursue careers Software Engineering BSc (Hons), practical development. as games programmers, artificial Intelligent Systems BSc (Hons)/ intelligence programmers, graphics MComp Facilities programmers, 3D modellers and The Game Development Studios web systems developers. The course feature the latest technology for also equips you with core computing playing and developing games skills so that you can pursue more on a range of platforms. They are traditional computing careers outside equipped with a mixture of Predator of the games industry. Recent and Alienware high specification graduates are now working as gaming PCs (ranging from quad to programmers both in and out of the deca-core). We have cutting-edge games industry and also as mobile consoles with game development or web developers. software. You will have access to industry-standard development software, some of which can be used

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Programming in C++ • Mechanics and Artificial • Computing Project • Game Architecture, Intelligence for Simulation • Advanced Games Design and Development • Object Oriented Design Programming • HTML and Javascript and Development • Mathematics for with C++ Scientific Computing • Introduction to Computer • Elements of Computing Graphics and Interactive 3D Modelling • Mobile Games Programming 128 Accredited by Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course The final year’s software development project forms a major part of the Duration: Three years full-time, This course is a traditional computing practical assessment. four years with placement (optional) degree programme with a successful history dating back more than Location: Gateway House, 45 years. Facilities De Montfort University The Computer Science laboratories Accredited by the British Computer

Computer Sciences UCAS course code: G400 have 80 computer workstations. The Society (The Chartered Institute space is divided into four laboratories, Entry and admissions criteria: for IT), the course gives students a each with 20 machines. The space is - Normally 260 UCAS points from solid foundation in the major themes used for timetabled sessions, but you at least two A-levels or equivalent of technical computing, including are also encouraged to make use of or software development, database these facilities at other times. - International Baccalaureate: design and web technologies, 28+ points theoretical and practical foundations, The laboratories include a study computer security and an awareness space which you can use individually - Five GCSEs at grade C or above of professional practice and social or in groups – this study space is not including English and Mathematic responsibility. timetabled and is available on a casual If you have any other equivalent basis throughout the year. The course combines core theoretical qualifications, please visit computing principles with relevant dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email practical experience, teaching the Student opportunities [email protected] to check your concepts and techniques you need Recent placements have been at local, eligibility. to pursue a career in this rapidly national and international companies English Language: IELTS 6.0 developing field. including; Syngenta, Jagex Ltd, or equivalent PepsiCo UK and Ireland, MMT Digital, Esso Petroleum Company Ltd, Honda Interview required: No. Learning and teaching Racing and Avis Europe plc. You may also be interested in: In the first year, you will have approximately 17 hours timetabled Software Engineering BSc (Hons), The course is accredited by the taught sessions a week, split across Intelligent Systems BSc (Hons)/ BCS. Once you have graduated and lectures, small group activities and MComp begun to work as an IT professional practical laboratory work. There are you can apply to become a full a variety of assessment methods, member of the BCS and, as your including short tests and formal career develops, gain the status of exams, which are held at the end of Chartered IT Professional. each academic year. You will develop a portfolio, which will give you important Graduate careers experience of practical development. Recent graduates are now working In the second year, the emphasis as computer engineers, systems moves towards more substantive engineers, database managers and practical assignments as modern software developers for companies software development techniques including HSBC Bank plc, RR are practised and research and Donnelley and Serck Controls. presentation skills are assessed.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Computer Ethics • Internet Protocols • Individual Software • Computer Law • Databases Development Project • Portfolio • Secure Scripting • Software Development • Operating Systems • Object-oriented Analysis Methods • Networks and Design • Computer Architecture • Data Structures • Programming in C • Organisations • Analysis and Testing • Project Management • Discrete Mathematics • Research • Functional Programming 129

Computer Security BSc (Hons) Computer Sciences Computer

About this course examination, with core material being Key facts assessed by coursework. Computer security is about Duration: Three years full-time, appropriate access to digital four years with placement (optional) assets and this course covers a Facilities mix of technical computing and Faculty computing laboratories Location: Gateway House, professional practice in a modern and use a range of virtualisation De Montfort University varied curriculum. environments, so you can experiment UCAS course code: G550 Abuses of digital technology are with both straightforward and Entry and admissions criteria: studied, along with the skills needed complex systems. - Normally 260 UCAS points from to investigate them. Computational You will also use specialist forensic at least two A-levels or equivalent theory is exercised in a range of and security laboratories with or experimental playgrounds and customised PCs configured you will learn to interpret complex with multiple operating systems, - International Baccalaureate: scenarios and explain them to virtualisation and removable hard 28+ points non‑specialists. The course has been drives, as well as specialised servers, designed for students who want to wired and wireless networking - Five GCSEs at grade C or pursue a career in either forensic equipment and a wide variety of other above including English and computing or computer security. hardware and software components. Mathematics Standard investigative software is If you have any other equivalent Learning and teaching used to support the forensic analysis qualifications, please visit of digital devices. The course is part of DMU’s Cyber dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Security Centre, which has a national [email protected] to check your Student opportunities and international reputation in eligibility. computer forensics and computer You will be encouraged to spend your security, and influences the third year on work placement. You will English Language: IELTS 6.0 government and corporations in their be supported in this by the faculty’s or equivalent approach to digital forensics and work-based learning unit. Students Interview required: No. security. This shapes the curriculum have taken part in work experience so that you learn what is important. It placements at many local and You may also be interested in: also grants you privileged access to national companies in recent years, Forensic Computing BSc (Hons), career opportunities. including; Viglen Ltd, Syngenta, Computer Science BSc (Hons), Assessment is made up of roughly Jagex Ltd, Capgemini UK, CY4OR Software Engineering BSc (Hons) 50 per cent end-of-year examination Ltd, PepsiCo. and 50 per cent coursework in each year. The coursework takes a variety Graduate careers of forms, with frequent laboratory- Graduates will be able to pursue based phase tests providing early careers as computer security feedback on progress. Assessed specialists within a wide range of essays will be set for some topics industries, including law enforcement, and you will put together a portfolio government agencies and security to showcase your abilities. consultancies, or within commercial IT departments and other computing In the second year, more substantial positions where computer security is assignments are set, including an issue. a research study. In the final year, assessment is typically by

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Computer Ethics • Internet Protocols • Topics in Security • Computer Law • Databases • Professionalism • Portfolio (Forensics • Secure Scripting • Individual Project and Security) • Linux Security • Operating Systems • Windows Forensics • Network Security • Organisations • Computer Architecture • Project Management • Programming in C • Research • Algorithms • Data structures • Scientific Testing • Concurrent and • Mathematics Parallel Systems • Functional Programming 130

Computing BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Three years full-time, This course allows you to develop Teaching will be delivered in four years with placement (optional) technical and practical skills in appropriate learning spaces a range of computing subjects equipped with modern PCs and AV Location: Gateway House, including computer technology, equipment. There will be plenty of De Montfort University database design, internet technology, opportunity for hands-on work with

Computer Sciences UCAS Course Code: I100 programming, multimedia, modern PCs. DMU has licensing Entry and admissions criteria: interactive systems design and agreements with Microsoft ensuring systems development. In the final that the latest software is available. - Normally 260 UCAS points from year students select from a range A wide range of software is available at least two A-levels or + or of options and also complete a to students for free via Microsoft’s - International Baccalaureate: computing project. DreamSpark. 28 + points The modules have been very carefully Student opportunities/ - Five GCSEs at grade C or above, designed to provide a fully integrated work experience including Maths and English course of study. Key skills in English and Maths, business skills including You will be encouraged to spend your If you have any other equivalent report writing, group work, planning third year on work placement. You will qualifications, please visit projects and making presentations be supported in this by the faculty’s dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email are fully contextualised within the work-based learning unit. [email protected] to check your academic subject content. eligibility. Opportunities will be available for international placements along with English Language: IELTS 6.0 Learning and teaching shorter work-based learning. or equivalent This course uses a variety of teaching Interview required: No. methods including lectures, tutorials, Graduate careers computer laboratory sessions, You may also be interested in: Recent graduates are now working collaborative learning and self- Business Information Systems as computer engineers, systems directed study. A number of modules BSc (Hons), Information and engineers, database managers, are assessed by coursework only and Communications Technology BSc software developers, development involve group work. (Hons), Computing for Business and support officers and in teaching BSc (Hons) Assessment in each module is in Computing and ICT. designed to meet its specified For example, one recent graduate learning outcomes. Methods of is working as a software developer/ assessment will include time engineer for a company that creates constrained phase tests, portfolios personal identity security software of work, laboratory exercises, exams, for smart cards and smart phones reports and presentations. coding in C# and C++ using You will normally attend around web services. 12–16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 14–16 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

First year modules Design and Evaluation • Telematics • Visual Web Development • Multimedia and Internet • Multi-Service Networks • Information Systems Technology • Fuzzy Logic and Development • Advanced Programming in Knowledge Based • Database Management Visual Studio Systems • Systems Building Methods and Reporting Third year modules • Business Technology and Management • Computing Project • Information Systems Second year modules (Mandatory) Strategy and Service • Privacy and Data • Project Management and Optional modules Protection Development • Secure Web Application • Data Mining • Interactive Systems Development • Computing Ethics 131

Computing for Business BSc (Hons) Computer Sciences Computer

About this course Facilities Key facts This course is specifically designed Our high specification computing Duration: Three years full-time, to give you the practical information laboratories are equipped with four years with placement (optional) technology skills you need to PCs with the ability to dual boot Location: Gateway House, become a specialist who can manage Windows and Linux. The computer De Montfort University and interpret data from business laboratories include a study space information technology systems. area, equivalent in size to one of the UCAS course code: G521 individual laboratories, in which you You will develop your practical IT Entry and admissions criteria: can work individually or in groups – expertise and learn how to create - Normally 260 UCAS points from this study space is not timetabled so and extract information from systems at least two A-levels or equivalent is available for you to use on a casual in business, government and society. or basis throughout the year. You will learn to expertly develop - International Baccalaureate: models and uncover previously Student opportunities 28 points unknown trends and patterns to support decision making. You will The faculty's dedicated Work-Based - Five GCSEs at grade C or become experienced in the use of Learning Unit provides support to all above including English and industry-standard business analytics of our students looking to integrate Mathematics and business intelligence software, a placement within their university If you have any other equivalent helping you to positively contribute career. Students have taken part in qualifications, please visit and lead companies in improving work experience placements at a dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email their business intelligence. vast number of local, national and [email protected] to check your international companies over the eligibility. Learning and teaching past three years, including; Hewlett Packard, Intel Corporation (UK) English Language: IELTS 6.0 Course modules are informed by Ltd, Thomson Reuters, E.ON UK or equivalent current industrial practice and our plc, GlaxoSmithKline, TNT Express, Interview required: No. own cutting-edge research, ensuring AstraZeneca and Caterpillar. that you are at the forefront of the You may also be interested in: latest developments. You will be Business Information Systems Graduate careers taught through a variety of methods BSc (Hons), Information and including formal lectures, tutorials, There is an increasing demand Communications Technology computer laboratory sessions and in industry for skilled specialists BSc (Hons) self-directed study. who can manage and interpret data from business information Assessment is typically through technology systems. The combination a combination of individual of computing skills and business assignments, group work, projects, knowledge taught on the course tests and exams. enables you to enter a diverse The final year includes an individual range of careers in areas such project and a range of modules as business analyst, analytics you can choose from, with options consultant, statistical programmer, ranging from technical subjects statistical analyst, SAS programmer, to more business oriented topics, data management analyst and including advanced management research analyst. decision-making and data mining.

First year modules Statistics • Advanced Management • Mathematics and • Systems Thinking Decision Making Business Management and Strategy • Computing Project • Information Systems • Database Design • Systems Building: Development • Introduction to Research Methods and • Introduction to ICT and Ethics Management • Visual Web • ITIL IT Service • Computer Ethics Development (C#) Management • Privacy and • Devices and • Management Decision Data Protection Making • Research Methods NetworksSecond year • Database Management Third year modules Second year modules • Project Management • Data Mining PRINCE2 • Data Management 132 Accredited by Forensic Computing BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course year, assessment is typically by examination, with core material being Duration: Three years full-time, This course includes a mix of technical assessed by coursework. four years with placement (optional) computing and professional practice, developing your ability to investigate Location: Gateway House, digital technology abuse. Placements De Montfort University You will be encouraged to spend The course has been refined over your third year on work placement, Computer Sciences UCAS course code: FG45 the years to help an investigator supported by our Work-Based understand precisely what digital Entry and admissions criteria: Learning Unit. Students have recently devices do, and how digital evidence - Normally 260 UCAS points from taken part in work experience can be investigated in a forensically placements at many local and national at least two A-levels or equivalent sound manner. or companies, including; Viglen Ltd, Computational theory is used across Syngenta, Jagex Ltd, Capgemini UK, - International Baccalaureate: a range of experimental playgrounds CY4OR Ltd and PepsiCo UK. 28 points and you will learn to interpret complex Facilities - Five GCSEs at grade C or scenarios so a non-specialist can above including English and understand. The course has been Practical activities take place in designed for students interested in a faculty computing laboratories, Mathematics career in either computer security or using a range of virtualisation If you have any other equivalent forensic computing. environments, so you can experiment qualifications, please visit with both straightforward and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Learning and teaching complex systems in both staffed [email protected] to check your The course is part of DMU’s Cyber and unstaffed sessions. eligibility. Security Centre, which has a national You will also use specialist and international reputation in English Language: IELTS 6.0 forensic and security laboratories computer forensics and computer equipped with customised PCs or equivalent security, and influences the that are configured with multiple Interview required: No. government and corporations in their operating systems, virtualisation approach to digital forensics and and removable hard drives, as well You may also be interested in: security. This shapes the curriculum as specialised servers, wired and Computer Security BSc (Hons), so that you learn what is important. It wireless networking equipment and Computer Science BSc (Hons), also grants you privileged access to a wide variety of other hardware and Software Engineering BSc (Hons) career opportunities. software components. Standard Assessment is made up of roughly 50 investigative software supports per cent end-of-year examination and the forensic analysis of various 50 per cent coursework in each year. digital devices. The coursework takes a variety of forms, with frequent laboratory-based Graduate careers phase tests providing early feedback Graduates pursue careers as forensic on progress. Assessed essays will computing specialists for government be set for some topics and you will agencies, security consultancies and put together a portfolio to showcase commercial IT departments. Recent your abilities. graduates are working for companies In the second year, more substantial including Santander and CCL assignments are set, including Forensics Ltd. a research study. In the final

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Computer Ethics • Internet Protocols • Digital Evidence • Computer Law • Databases • Professionalism • Portfolio (Forensics • Secure Scripting • Individual Project and Security) • Linux Security • Operating Systems • Windows Forensics • Network Security • Organisations • Computer Architecture • Project Management • Programming in C • Research • Algorithms • Issues in Criminal Justice • Scientific Testing • Mathematics • Functional Programming 133

Foundation Year in Computing Computer Sciences Computer

About this course You will normally attend around Key facts 12–16 hours of timetabled taught This full-time, one-year foundation Duration: One year full-time course provides an introduction sessions each week, and are Location: Gateway House, to computing and information expected to undertake at least 14–16 De Montfort University technology and gives students further hours of directed independent without the necessary qualifications study and assignments as required. UCAS course code: G403 the skills required to study an Entry and admissions criteria: undergraduate computing course. Facilities - Normally 140 UCAS tariff points You will study in a dedicated The course introduces a wide range from at least one A-level or computer laboratory, equipped of IT, communication and study skills equivalent or with high specification PCs and that will prepare you for a degree in professional-standard software. - International Baccalaureate: computing, enabling you to progress 24 points onto more advanced study. The computer science laboratories - Five GCSEs at grade C or in Gateway House also provide 80 The course covers the basics of above including English and computer workstations for students cutting-edge IT topics, such as Mathematics to use. computer animation, as well as more If you have any other equivalent familiar office applications, such All laboratories have printing qualifications, please visit as spreadsheets and databases. facilities, internet, internal network dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Staff and students work together access and digital projectors to aid [email protected] to check your in a friendly and supportive in teaching. All the machines are eligibility. workshop environment. connected via the faculty network to a dedicated, high-performance English Language: IELTS 6.0 The course is particularly well-suited file server for storage and backup of or equivalent to mature students and is ideal for students' work. those who missed the chance to go Interview required: No. to university after leaving school, The computer science laboratories people looking for a change of include a study space area, career and parents planning to return equivalent in size to one of the to employment. individual laboratories, in which you can work individually or in groups – Learning and teaching this study space is not timetabled so The course is taught by dedicated is available for you to use on a casual staff with experience of dealing with basis throughout the year. students who need additional help and support. You will work together Graduate careers with staff in a friendly and supportive The natural route upon successful environment in small groups of up to completion of the course is to 20 students. progress to the first year of one of our undergraduate degrees. Those The four modules on the course who perform exceptionally well will run over the two academic terms. have access to the more specialist Assessments across the four degrees at the discretion of the modules consist of both individual course leader. and group work. There are no formal exams but there are phase tests held under exam conditions. The majority of the work is assessed through time constrained coursework, which will be issued at regular intervals across the two terms.

Foundation Year in Computing modules • Problem Solving and Programming • Creative Computing and Technology • Computing Skills and Research • E-commerce Computing 134

Information and Communication Technology BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course of-the-art computing laboratories, tutorials, lectures and self-directed Duration: Three years full-time, This course draws on a wide range study using worksheets. four years with placement (optional) of academic disciplines, with a focus on understanding organisational, Location: Gateway House, technical and business problems Placements De Montfort University and searching for appropriate The faculty's dedicated Work-Based solutions in a global information Computer Sciences UCAS course code: HG64 Learning Unit provides support and communication technology to all of our students looking to Entry and admissions criteria: (ICT) environment. integrate a placement within their - Normally 140 UCAS tariff points university career. from at least one A-level or The course concentrates on equivalent or developing your ability to understand Students have recently taken part a client’s needs for information, in work experience placements - International Baccalaureate: systems and services, analysing their at a number of local and national 24 points business, services and technology companies, including: TNT, Caterpillar - Five GCSEs at grade C or requirements and assembling the and GlaxoSmithKline. above including English and hardware, software and people Mathematics resources to respond appropriately. Facilities If you have any other equivalent Technically, the emphasis is on the The newly refurbished computing qualifications, please visit overall design of information systems, laboratories in Gateway House dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email the creation of tailored web front- provide 80 computer workstations for [email protected] to check your ends for systems and the linking of students to use. The space is divided eligibility. systems and resources together to into four interconnected laboratories create coherent ICT solutions and each with 20 machines (20 HP PCs) English Language: IELTS 6.0 services. There is also a focus on the running Windows/Linux. or equivalent continuous delivery of quality ICT services within the organisation from The computer laboratories include a Interview required: No. a management point of view. study space area, equivalent in size You may also be interested in: to one of the individual laboratories, Business Information Systems BSc You will be part of a new generation in which you can work individually or (Hons), Computing for Business of graduates with specialist ICT skills in groups – this study space is not which are widely applicable across BSc (Hons) timetabled so is available for you to most organisations. You will also use on a casual basis throughout attain leading project management the year. qualifications in PRINCE2 project management and Information Graduate careers Technology Information Library (ITIL). You will graduate with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a variety of Learning and teaching ICT roles within public sector, private You will be taught by experts who sector and voluntary organisations. are researching at the forefront of Roles such as IT project manager, IT ICT professionalism, services and services manager, project analyst, IT software practice. Teaching takes infrastructure manager, project co- place through sessions in state- ordinator and operations manager.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Information Systems • Management of ICT • Computing Ethics Development • Systems Thinking • Information Systems • Introduction to ICT and Strategy Strategy and Services • Visual Web • Project Management • Information Security Development (C#) and Development Management • Mathematics and • Database Design • Systems Building: Business Management • Introduction to Methods and • Devices and Networks Research and Ethics Management • ITIL IT Service • Computing Project Management • Privacy and Data Protection • Research Methods • database Management • Data Mining • Project Management PRINCE2 135

Intelligent Systems BSc/MComp (Hons) Computer Sciences Computer

About this course disposal. This facility provides Key facts excellent resources for teaching This course is designed for those Duration: Three years full-time, and research. who want to study an exciting four years with placement (optional) combination of computer science, or with top up to MComp artificial intelligence and robotics, Student opportunities and develop the theoretical You will have the option of a Location: Gateway House, knowledge and practical skills to 12-month work placement; students De Montfort University provide intelligent solutions for have taken part in placements at UCAS course code: G7H6 commerce and industry. a number of local and national Entry and admissions criteria: You will learn to develop basic companies recently, including: IBM hardware and software models and (UK) Ltd, PayPoint Ltd, Netready - Normally 260 UCAS points from programs, whilst developing artificial Ltd, Proactive Tours Ltd and Exel at least two A-levels or equivalent intelligence code that allows you to Computer Systems plc. or accomplish various tasks, including The university runs a dedicated - International Baccalaureate: controlling advanced mobile robots in Robot club as part of the Square 28+ points our purpose-built laboratory. Mile project, which works with local secondary schools to give young - Five GCSEs at grade C or Learning and teaching people a chance to experience above including English and Taught by experienced staff from our robotics at a much earlier age. Mathematics Students taking part also have the internationally recognised Centre If you have any other equivalent opportunity to solidify the skills for Computational Intelligence (CCI) qualifications, please visit teaching methods include lectures, learnt on their course by instructing the secondary school children on dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email tutorials and laboratory work. You [email protected] to check your will also experience collaborative and how to construct the robots, with eligibility. group-based learning, supervised the opportunity for the best robots project work and independent study. to go to Vienna to compete in an English Language: IELTS 6.0 international robotics competition. or equivalent Assessment is designed to match your specific module and will include Graduate careers Interview required: No. timed tests, portfolios of work, laboratory exercises, written exams There are employment opportunities You may also be interested in: and oral examinations, individual and in artificial intelligence in both the Computer Science BSc (Hons), group work, project work, reports public and private sectors in areas Software Engineering BSc (Hons) and presentations. such as market intelligence, imaging techniques, data mining and in the medical and pharmaceutical Facilities industries. Graduates wishing The university has its own Advanced to specialise in robotics are well Mobile Robotics and Intelligent placed to pursue careers in mobile Agents Laboratory situated in communications and gaming Gateway House. It contains a systems. Graduates are also variety of mobile robots ranging equipped to pursue a range of more from the Lego Mindstorm™ to traditional IT positions in the wider the Wheelbarrow robot for bomb commercial and public sectors.

First year modules Third year modules Fourth year 1st Semester • Computing, Ethics, Law and Portfolio • Fuzzy Logic and Knowledge Based • Research Methods • Programming C++ Systems Two Optional modules from • Elements of Computing • Mobile Robotics • Artificial Intelligence Programming • Computational Modelling • Computing Project • Fuzzy Logic Second year modules Optional modules: • Mobile Robotics • Systems Building: Methods and • Object Oriented Design and Development Management Fourth year 2nd Semester with C++ • Data Mining Three Optional modules from • Agile Methods and Development • Multi-service Networks • Computational intelligence Optimisation • Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence for • Telematics • Intelligent Mobile Robotics Simulation • Privacy and Data Protection • Artificial Neural Networks • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and • Rigorous Systems • Data Mining Techniques and Applications Mobile Robotics • Systems Integration • Computer Games Programming • Secure Web Application Development 136 Accredited by Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course presentation skills are also developed and practised in the second year. Duration: Three years full-time, This course is accredited by the four years with placement (optional) BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) In the final year, the individual and has been successfully providing Location: Gateway House, software development project students with a foundation in the De Montfort University forms a major part of the major themes of technical computing practical assessment.

Computer Sciences UCAS course code: G600 for 25 years. Entry and admissions criteria: You will learn about software Facilities - Normally 260 UCAS points from development, database design The Computer Science Laboratories at least two A-levels or equivalent and web technologies, gaining an provide 80 computer workstations, or awareness of professional practice divided into four interconnected - International Baccalaureate: and social responsibility. laboratories, each with 20 machines. This space is used for timetabled 28+ points The course aligns with the Computer laboratory sessions but you are - Five GCSEs at grade C or Science BSc for the first two years encouraged to make use of these above including English and and also shares a common first year facilities at other times. Mathematics with the Computer Security BSc and Forensic Computing BSc, providing If you have any other equivalent you with the flexibility to transfer Student opportunities qualifications, please visit between courses after the first year. Recent students have taken part dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email in work experience placements [email protected] to check your Learning and teaching at a number of local and national eligibility. companies, including; Syngenta, In the first year, you will have English Language: IELTS 6.0 PepsiCo UK and Ireland, Thomson timetabled taught sessions for or equivalent Reuters, EchoStar Europe, Bostik approximately 17 hours each week, (UK) Ltd, Exel Computer Systems Interview required: No. split across a variety of lectures, plc, Synectics Solutions Ltd and small group activities and practical You may also be interested in: MMT Digital. laboratory work. Computer Science BSc (Hons), Once students have graduated and Intelligent Systems BSc/MComp A variety of assessment methods are begin working as an IT professional, (Hons), Computer Games used on the course, including short they can apply to become full Programming BSc (Hons) tests to provide rapid feedback and members of the BCS and, as their formal exams, held at the end of each career develops, gain the status of academic year. Chartered IT Professional (CITP). Your written and academic reading skills will be developed in the ethics Graduate careers and law topics and you will develop a Recent graduates are working as portfolio that will give you experience business intelligence analysts, of practical development. In the international business analysts, second year, the emphasis moves software application developers and towards more substantive practical software engineers for companies assignments and you will practise including Lorien, Royal Bank modern software development of Scotland, LHA ASRA Group techniques. Research and and MISCO.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Computer Ethics • Internet Protocols • Individual Software • Computer Law • Databases Development Project • Portfolio • Secure Scripting • Software Development • Operating Systems • Object-oriented Analysis methods • Network security and Design • Rigorous Systems • Computer Architecture • Data Structures • Programming in C • Organisations • Analysis and Testing • Project Management • Discrete Mathematics • Research • Functional Programming

Computer Sciences 137 Creative Technologies and Media

138 CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND MEDIA

139 Creative Technologies and Media Creative Leading-edge facilities, including; filmmaking, staging and editing equipment, industry-standard music and radio production suites, television studios, dedicated newsrooms, and photographic and sound workspaces, to equip you with the skills to give your career a flying start. Increase your employability and get a head start as a graduate. Gain practical experience in industry standard facilities while you study with our Media Production Course. Our Single Honours Journalism course is also accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). Take a year in industry as part of your studies and increase your employment prospects, with some of our degree courses giving you the opportunity to complete an optional twelve-month work placement. 140

Facilities: As a production student you will benefit from our Creative Technology Studios which house a number of industry-standard production laboratories, broadcast- standard radio production studios and video edit suites. If you choose to study film and media you will be able to make use of DMU’s excellent library facilities and collections, as well as our state-of-the-art computing and projection facilities. For practical filmmaking, you will benefit from a range of digital-imaging facilities and production equipment. Film screenings at Phoenix Square are shown in the latest digital high-definition formats and Xpand 3D.

Creative Media Technologies and Undertaking a Journalism course provides you with access to our dedicated newsroom as well as a number of computing laboratories. You can also use the university’s Creative Technology Studios including high- tech radio and TV studios as part of your studies and for extra-curricular activities with Demon Media.

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, go to dmu.ac.uk/technology Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 141 Creative Technologies and Media Creative

Communication Arts BA (Hons) 142

Film Studies BA (Hons) 143 (Single Honours/With Languages)

Film Studies BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 144

Journalism BA (Hons) NCTJ Accredited 145

Journalism BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 146

Media and Communication BA (Hons) 147 (Single Honours/With Languages)

Media and Communication BA (Hons) 148 (Joint Honours)

Media Production BA (Hons) 149

Media Production BSc (Hons) 150 142

Communication Arts BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Teaching takes place in lecture and seminar rooms equipped with Duration: Three years full-time Communication Arts prepares you for a variety of roles within the media HD projection screens. Practical Location: De Montfort University and cultural sectors by providing workshops are taught using the latest technology in our media laboratories, UCAS Course Code: 845F you with the opportunity to study a wide range of options based on your equipped with the latest software for Entry and admissions criteria: interests and strengths. Apple iMac and PC computers with - Normally 260 UCAS points from cinema or dual screens. You will study the theory and practice at least two A-levels including at of media and culture in relation to Students also have the opportunity least one grade B+ or professional industries such as social to work with Demon Media, the media, film, radio, journalism, public student-run media group at DMU. - International Baccalaureate: Winner of Best Student Media at 28+points. relations and music. These areas are examined with a focus on their the NUS Awards 2013, this exciting - Plus five GCSEs at grade A–C or relationships with new technology student body has its own newspaper, Creative Media Technologies and above, including English and creativity. online and TV presence; as well as a full-time community radio station, If you have any other equivalent The course stands out by offering Demon FM. Engaging with Demon qualifications, please visit a community media specialism that Media outside of timetabled teaching dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email creates a strong civic element where can help enhance your specialist [email protected] to check your students can undergo work-based skills further. learning with local organisations. You eligibility. will also be offered the opportunity Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 6.0 to receive professional training and Many career opportunities exist in the or equivalent practical guidance from an industry practitioner on techniques of creative creative industries for graduates with Interview required: No. scriptwriting for television and film in good communication and technical one of your third year modules. skills. Potential areas of work in You may also be interested in: charity and the community media Media Production BA (Hons), sector are also available. Within the Media and Communication BA Learning and teaching wider communications industries, our (Hons), Film Studies BA (Hons), Teaching consists of a combination students are finding employment in Journalism BA (Hons), Media of lectures, tutorials, group work, the digital sector where their ability to Production BSc (Hons) practical laboratory sessions and communicate effectively on a variety self-directed study, taught by of platforms is valued. established academics and creative industry practitioners. Graduates are likely to pursue careers in both the public and private sector and go on to work Facilities in advertising, sales, teaching, TV Our Creative Technology Studios production, journalism, independent include high-definition video media, film, teaching and production laboratories, broadcast public relations. standard radio production studios and various other production suites.

First year modules • Video and Imaging • Community Media • Communication Practice 1 Techniques Leadership (Compulsory) (Compulsory) • Radio Production • Media and Cultural • Introduction to Community • Social Media Production Identities; Activist Media Media (Compulsory) • Journalism 1 • Post Production for Video • Core Concepts in Media • Public Relations 1 and Film and Communication • Television Studies • Advanced Radio (Compulsory) • World Cinema, Concepts Production • Media Capture and and Debates • Advanced Social Media Processing (Compulsory) • Disney Production • Film and TV Genres • Journalism 2 Second year modules • Ideas in Music and Sonic • Public Relations 2 Art • Writing for the Screen • Communication Practice 2 • Performing with • Cult Film (Compulsory) Technology • Audiences and Fandom • Community Media • Music, Media and Production (Compulsory) Third year modules Community Arts • Media, Gender and • Installation Art Identity • Technology Project (Compulsory) 143

Film Studies BA (Hons) Single Honours/With Languages Technologies and Media Creative

About this course varied and imaginative assessment Key facts methods develop a range of critical, Our distinctive Film Studies BA Duration: Three years full-time (Hons) combines the academic creative and communication skills. study of cinema with a focus on They include essays, research reports, Location: Clephan Building, practical filmmaking skills, industry presentations, creative work, film De Montfort University reviews, edited collections and other understanding and experience of the UCAS course codes: development of skills suited to a variety group projects. Film Studies P303 of careers in the creative industries Film Studies with French P3R9 and beyond. Facilities You will be able to make use of Film Studies and Mandarin P3T1 In 2014, the UK government’s DMU’s excellent library facilities and Research Excellence Framework collections, as well as our state-of-the- Entry and admissions criteria: (REF) found that the Film Studies team art computing and projection facilities. - Normally 260 UCAS points, from at DMU had produced more world- For practical filmmaking, you will at least two A-levels or leading publications than any other film benefit from a range of digital-imaging - International Baccalaureate: department in the UK. You will join a facilities and production equipment. department committed to pioneering Film screenings at Phoenix Square 28+ points research, and highly innovative are shown in the latest digital high- - Five GCSEs grades A*-C teaching. Elements of the course are definition formats and Xpand 3D. including English Language or taught at the Phoenix Square cinema Literature at grade C or above where you will learn in Student opportunities a real cinema environment. Our teaching team has close If you have any other equivalent You can also study the Single Honours connections with film directors, writers, qualifications, please visit film degree with a languages pathway. distributors and journalists who give dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Students taking this route will study guest lectures. [email protected] to check your one 30 credit module of their chosen eligibility. Staff will guide you to find placements language each year. Language options and work experience opportunities in English Language: IELTS 6.5 include French and Mandarin Chinese. a range of film-related fields, and you or equivalent Please contact the faculty for more also have the option of a twelve-month information. Interview required: No. work placement. You may also be interested in: Learning and teaching Our close affiliation with Phoenix Media and Communication BA Square also provides you with the Film Studies at DMU is taught by (Hons), Film Studies BA (Hons) opportunity to develop your practical renowned world-class scholars based (Joint Honours) in our prestigious Centre for the Study and commercial experience of the of Cinema and Television History film industry. (CATH). The teaching team is made Graduate careers up of widely published academics, film journalists, filmmakers and The course provides a broad grounding industry professionals. in film history, criticism, practice and industry skills. On graduation, you Taught using a mix of lectures, film may use the skills you have gained screenings, small group discussions, to pursue a variety of careers in the group and practice-led projects, film and cultural industries or beyond, individual tutorials and private study, or go on to study or research at you will be provided with lecture postgraduate level. support materials through Blackboard, our interactive teaching resource. Our

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to • World Cinemas • Film Studies Film Studies • The New Hollywood Dissertation or Major • Introduction to • Script to Screen Filmmaking Project Film History • Professional Practice in • Cult Film • Constructing the Moving British Cinema • Filmmakers Image • Media, Gender and • Writing for the Screen • Writing, Reviewing and Identity • Audiences and Fandom Film Criticism • Film and TV Genres • Film Exhibition and • Film and New Media • Disney Consumption • The Past on Screen 144

Film Studies BA (Hons) Joint Honours

Key facts About this course and communication skills. They include essays, research reports, Duration: Three years full-time Our distinctive Film Studies Joint Honours combines the academic presentations, creative work, film Location: Clephan Building, study of cinema with a focus on reviews, edited collections and other De Montfort University practical filmmaking skills, industry group projects. UCAS course codes: understanding and experience of the development of skills suited to Facilities Film Studies and: a variety of careers in the creative Creative Writing WP83 You will be able to make use of industries and beyond. Film Studies English WQ63 DMU’s excellent library facilities and be studied in combination with Journalism PP35 and collections, as well as our Creative Writing, English, Journalism Media P390 state-of-the-art computing and or Media as a joint honours. projection facilities. For practical Entry and admissions criteria: filmmaking, you will benefit from a Creative Media Technologies and Film Studies at DMU has an excellent - Normally 260 UCAS points, from range of digital-imaging facilities reputation and has been praised at least two A-levels or + or and production equipment. Film for its ‘integrity and quality’. It is screenings at Phoenix Square are - International Baccalaureate: considered to be ‘among the very shown in the latest digital high- 28+ points best undergraduate Film Studies definition formats and Xpand 3D. courses’ (External Examiner’s report, - Five GCSEs grades A*-C 2012). You will also benefit from our including English Language or relationship with Leicester’s Phoenix Student opportunities Literature at grade C or above Square cinema and from selected Our teaching team has close Please be aware that some teaching and screenings delivered in connections with film directors, joint honours combinations a real cinema environment. writers, distributors and journalists may have specific entry who give guest lectures. There are requirements, visit our website Learning and teaching also a number of regular trips to the Warner Bros Studios, museums and for more information. Film Studies at DMU is taught by to see IMAX releases. If you have any other equivalent renowned world-class scholars qualifications, please visit based in our prestigious Centre Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email for the Study of Cinema and [email protected] to check your Television History (CATH). The Over the past five years, graduates eligibility. teaching team is made up of from our joint honours courses have widely-published academics, gone on to work for employers such English Language: IELTS 6.5 film journalists, filmmakers and as BBC Films, BBC Sport and Odeon or equivalent industry professionals. Entertainment. They work in roles Interview required: No. such as film and television production The course is taught using a mix of staff and researchers, writers for film lectures, film screenings, small group You may also be interested in: news media, public relations writers discussions, group and practice-led Media and Communication BA and executives, film journalists in projects, individual tutorials and (Hons), Film Studies BA (Hons) print and online, including Little private study. You will be provided (Single Honours) White Lies magazine, independent with lecture support materials filmmakers and camera-people, through Blackboard, our interactive commercial managers, and as teaching resource. Our varied and teachers and academics. imaginative assessment methods develop a range of critical, creative

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to • World Cinemas • Film Studies Dissertation Film Studies • The New Hollywood or Major Filmmaking • Introduction to • Disney Project Film History • Film and TV Genres • Cult Film • Film Exhibition and Consumption • The Past on Screen • Audiences and Fandom • Hollywood Now 145 Accredited by Journalism BA (Hons) NCTJ Accredited Creative Technologies and Media Creative

About this course The highly-experienced journalists Key facts running the course are supplemented This exciting and challenging degree Duration: Three years full-time is one of the top five undergraduate by a range of top guest lecturers from Location: Clephan Building, courses accredited by the National across the industry. De Montfort University Council for the Training of Journalists Placements and student (NCTJ) and prepares students for UCAS course code: P500 opportunities employment in professional journalism. Entry and admissions criteria: Journalism students participate in You will learn how to become an a vast range of work experience - Normally 260 UCAS points, with effective, professionally qualified, opportunities, ranging from their own at least 160 points from two full multi-platform journalist, while also local newspaper, to local, regional A-levels or learning about the fascinating practice and national broadcasters and a wide - International Baccalaureate: and theory of journalism. variety of magazines. 28+ points Featuring a range of prestigious and Students also have the chance - Five GCSEs grades A*-C exciting work experience options, the to contribute to Demon Media’s including English Language or course also allows our award-winning multi-media platforms, The Demon Literature at grade C or above. students to contribute to an on- newspaper, Demon FM community campus student newspaper, radio and radio station, Demon TV and The If you have any other equivalent TV stations and student news website. Demon website. qualifications, please visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Learning and teaching Facilities [email protected] to check your eligibility. Journalism at DMU is extremely You will have access to excellent practical and is taught by a range facilities, including five computer suites English Language: IELTS 6.5 of respected and award-winning within the Centre of Journalism and or equivalent professionals and academic experts. your own dedicated newsroom. Its lecturers are active in newspaper, Interview required: Yes and radio, magazine and digital journalism. You can also use the university’s NCTJ entrance exam. If you are Creative Technology Studios including able to attend an interview, you This course has much more contact high-tech radio and TV studios as part should apply for the non accredited time than similar or standard courses, of your studies and for extra-curricular course. with three-hour workshops being the activities with Demon Media. You may also be interested in: teaching format of choice. First year Journalism BA (Hons) students have 13 timetabled hours Graduate careers (Joint Honours), Media and each week in addition to self-guided, Journalism students go on to work Communication BA (Hons), independent study. for some of the UK’s biggest media Communication Arts BA (Hons) A wide variety of assessment methods companies, including major newspaper are used, including practical sessions, groups, magazines, PR companies and essays, presentations, group work, the wider communications and digital portfolios and presentations. Most media industries. NCTJ qualifications are exam-based. Our students increasingly find Journalism lecturers have won four employment in the digital economy, university-wide awards for teaching where their ability to communicate excellence in the last seven years. effectively on a variety of platforms gives them a significant advantage.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Reporting 1 • Reporting 2 • Journalism Dissertation • Journalism Skills • News-writing • Reporting 3 • Media Law • Political Reporting • Sub-editing and Design • Inside Journalism 1 • Inside Journalism 2 • Sports Journalism • Magazine Publishing • Broadcast Journalism • Arts and Entertainment Journalism • Political Communication 146

Journalism BA (Hons) Joint Honours

Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time This exciting and enjoyable course You will be able to participate in allows you to learn about the a vast range of work experience Location: Clephan Building, fascinating world of journalism. opportunities, ranging from local De Montfort University newspapers, through to local, You will develop valuable practical UCAS course codes: regional and national broadcasters journalism skills and have the Journalism and: and a wide variety of magazines. opportunity to contribute to a DMU Creative Writing WP85 student newspaper, radio station, You will also have the chance English PQ53 TV station and a news website to contribute to Demon Media’s English Language QP35 throughout your studies. multi-media platforms; The Demon Film Studies PP35 newspaper, Demon FM community History PV51 The course is available to study radio station, Demon TV and The International Relations LP25 alongside Creative Writing, English, Creative Media Technologies and Demon website. Media PPH5 English Language, Film Studies, Politics LPF5 History, International Relations, Students regularly participate in Entry and admissions criteria: Politics and Media. exchange programmes to other - Normally 260 UCAS points, with countries. Recent destinations have at least 160 points from two full Learning and teaching included Baltimore, South Carolina and Prague. A-levels or Journalism at DMU has a strong - International Baccalaureate practical focus and is taught by Facilities 28+ points a range of respected and award- winning professionals and academic You will have access to excellent - Five GCSEs grades A*-C experts, including five former facilities, including five dedicated including English Language or newspaper editors. Lecturers are computer suites. Literature at grade C or above. active in newspaper, radio, magazine You will also be able to use the Please be aware that some and digital journalism and staff have University’s creative technologies joint honours combinations won four university-wide awards suite of high-tech radio and TV may have specific entry for teaching excellence in the last studios as part of your studies, requirements, visit our website seven years. and as part of your extra-curricular for more information. Three-hour workshops are a popular activities with Demon Media. If you have any other equivalent teaching format. A wide variety of qualifications, please visit assessment methods are used, Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email especially practicals, including; Journalism graduates go on [email protected] to check your essays, presentations, group work, to work for some of the UK’s eligibility. portfolios, presentations and biggest media companies, an exam. English Language: IELTS 6.5 including major newspaper groups, or equivalent You will also learn from a range of PR companies and the wider communications industries. Interview required: No. experienced guest lecturers from across the industry. You may also be interested in: Increasingly our students are finding Media and Communication BA employment in the digital sector, (Hons), Journalism BA (Hons), where their ability to communicate Politics BA (Hons) effectively on a variety of platforms gives them a substantial advantage.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Practical Journalism 1 • Practical Journalism 2 • Practical Journalism 3 • Journalism and Society • Issues in Journalism • Journalism Dissertation • Plus core and optional • Critical Perspectives • Magazine Publishing modules from your chosen on Journalism • Arts and Joint subject area Entertainment Journalism • Political Communication 147

Media and Communication BA (Hons) Single Honours/With Languages Technologies and Media Creative

About this course Assessed work includes essays, Key facts analytical portfolios, scripts, Media and Communication brings Duration: Three years full-time together world-leading researchers news articles, online work, mini in Media, Television and Cultural research tasks, presentations and Location: Clephan Building, Studies, with experienced practitioners practical projects. De Montfort University in the fields of public relations and Facilities UCAS course codes: new media. The teaching team’s Media and Communication P300 Teaching takes place in lecture essential skills and insights make our and seminar rooms equipped with Media and Communication students not only aware of the media HD projection screens. Practical with Languages: environment and the employment workshops are taught using the latest French P3RX opportunities it provides, but also gives technology in our media laboratories, Mandarin Chinese P37C them the opportunity to explore new equipped with the latest Apple iMac dimensions of theory and research. Entry and admissions criteria: computers with cinema screens. Established for over twenty years, - Normally 260 UCAS points, with this dynamic and forward-looking Students on creative media modules at least 160 points from two full subject has a reputation for applied have full access to a range of facilities, A-levels or research, outstanding teaching, and including editing suites, TV studios, - International Baccalaureate: state-of-the-art facilities. radio studios, dark rooms, blue and 28+ points green screen studios and video You can also study single honours production laboratories. -Five GCSEs grades A*-C Media and Communication with including English Language or specialist language pathways. If you Student opportunities Literature at grade C or above. take this route, you will study one You can benefit from placement 30 credit module of your chosen If you have any other equivalent opportunities through our close links language each year. Language qualifications, please visit with BBC Radio Leicester, community options include French and Mandarin dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email media organisations and Leicester’s Chinese. Please contact the faculty for [email protected] to check your independent arts and cinema complex, more information. eligibility. Phoenix Square, along with employers Learning and teaching in the media industries in the UK English Language: IELTS 6.5 and abroad. or equivalent The course is taught by established academics and creative industry Graduate careers Interview required: No. practitioners. DMU’s research in media Recent graduates have gone on You may also be interested in: was recognised as first in the UK to work for Cosmopolitan, the Film Studies BA (Hons), for research output in the Research BBC, CBeebies, MentornMedia Journalism BA (Hons), Media Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. (Question Time), Hewlett Packard and Communication BA (Hons) You will be taught through a series of and News International. (Joint Honours) one or two-hour lectures, seminars, Graduates have also pursued careers in screenings and two-hour tutor both the public and private sector and supported workshops. There are also have gone on to work in advertising, regular visiting lecturers from both SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, industry and academic research fields. independent media, film, teaching and public relations agencies.

First year modules • Media Discourse Consumption • Core Concepts in Media • Media, Gender • Writing for the Screen and Communication and Identity • New Media 2: • Media Cultures and • Television Studies Creative Project Everyday Life • Journalism 1 • Public Relations 2 • Media Institutions: • Script to Screen • Broadcast Journalism National and Global • Public Relations 1 • Political Communication Perspectives • New Media 1: • Identities • Media Capture Design and Production • Audiences and Fandom and Processing • Paranormal Media Third year modules • Cybernetic Media Second year modules • Dissertation • Film Exhibition and Consumption • Researching Media and Optional modules: • Sport and the Media Communication • Advertising and 148

Media and Communication BA (Hons) Joint Honours

Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time Media and Communication brings You can benefit from placement together world-leading researchers opportunities through our close links Location: Clephan Building, in Media, Television and Cultural with BBC Radio Leicester, community De Montfort University Studies, with experienced practitioners media organisations and Leicester’s UCAS course codes: in the fields of public relations and independent arts and cinema complex, Media and: Drama Studies PWH4 new media. The teaching team’s Phoenix Square, along with employers English PQ33 essential skills and insights make our in the media industries in the UK English Language QP33 students not only aware of the media and abroad. Film Studies P390 environment and the employment Journalism PPH5 opportunities it provides, but also gives Facilities them the opportunity to explore new Entry and admissions criteria: Teaching takes place in lecture and dimensions of theory and research.

Creative Media Technologies and - Normally 260 UCAS points, with seminar rooms equipped with HD Established for over twenty years, at least 160 points from two full projection screens. this dynamic and forward-looking A-levels or subject has a reputation for applied Practical workshops are taught using - International Baccalaureate: research, outstanding teaching, and the latest technology in our media 28+ points state-of-the-art facilities laboratories, equipped with the latest Apple iMac computers with cinema - Five GCSEs grades A*-C The course is available as a Joint screens. including English Language or Honours degree with Drama Studies, Literature at grade C or above English, English Language, Film Students on creative media modules Please be aware that some Studies or Journalism. have full access to a range of facilities, joint honours combinations including editing suites, TV studios, may have specific entry Learning and teaching radio studios, dark rooms, blue and green screen studios and video requirements, visit our website The course is taught by established production laboratories. for more information. academics and creative industry If you have any other equivalent practitioners. DMU’s research in media Graduate careers qualifications, please visit was recognised as first in the UK dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email for research output in the Research Our recent graduates have gone on [email protected] to check your Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. to work for Cosmopolitan, the BBC, eligibility. CBeebies, MentornMedia (Question You will be taught through a series of Time), Hewlett Packard, AKQA, The English Language: IELTS 6.5 one or two-hour lectures, seminars, World Anti-Doping Agency and News or equivalent screenings and two-hour tutor International. supported workshops. There are also Interview required: No. regular visiting lecturers from both Graduates have also pursued careers in You may also be interested in: industry and academic research fields. both the public and private sector and Film Studies BA (Hons), have gone on to work in advertising, Assessed work includes essays, Journalism BA (Hons), Media SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, analytical portfolios, scripts, and Communication BA (Hons) independent media, film, teaching and news articles, online work, mini (Single Honours) public relations. research tasks, presentations and practical projects.

First year modules • Television Studies • Writing for the Screen • Core Concepts in Media • Journalism 1 • New Media 2: and Communication • Script to Screen Creative Project • Media Cultures and • Public Relations 1 • Public Relations 2 Everyday Life • New Media 1: • Broadcast Journalism Design and Production • Political Communication Second year modules • Identities Third year modules • Audiences and Fandom • Researching Media and • Paranormal Media Communication • Dissertation • Cybernetic Media • Media Discourse Optional modules: • Film Exhibition • Media, Gender • Advertising and Consumption and Identity and Consumption • Sport and the Media 149

Media Production BA (Hons) NEW FOR 2016 Subject to Validation Technologies and Media Creative

About this course Placements Key facts Media Production BA (Hons) is a new You will benefit from coaching and Duration: Three years full-time course, bringing together technical guidance for achieving industry and editorial media production placements from our dedicated work- Location: Bede Island, Queens systems and processes with media based learning unit and academic Building, Clephan Building, De discourse, contextual and critical staff. Placements can enhance Montfort University studies normally associated with your career prospects and give you media studies programmes. the chance to use theory from the UCAS course code: WG4M classroom in a real-world scenario Entry and admissions criteria: This course focuses on editorially- before you have graduated. led production, from a journalistic, - Normally 260 UCAS points storytelling perspective, while from at least two A-levels + or the BSc (Hons) focuses more on Facilities equivalent or technically-led production. You will have access to state-of- the-art, fully digitally equipped - International Baccalaureate: It gives students editorial grounding performance and teaching spaces; 28+ Points or by providing the opportunity to study including a multi-million pound the institutions and organisation of - Plus five GCSEs at grade A–C or Performance Arts Centre for above, including English the media on national and global Excellence building. DMU has superb levels. Journalism, public relations recording studios within our Creative If you have any other equivalent and media entrepreneurship Technology. qualifications, please visit complete the rounded offer, which dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email provides learners with a 360-degree Graduate careers perspective on media matters. [email protected] to check your Graduates from related courses eligibility. Learning and teaching now work for some of the biggest English Language: IELTS 6.0 names in the global media industry, or equivalent The course is taught by an from Capital Radio to Channel 4, via experienced team of academics BBC television and radio, to Endemol Interview required: No. and well-connected practitioners, Productions. Graduate careers have journalists, filmmakers and industry been forged with Cosmopolitan, You may also be interested in: professionals. Students benefit from BBC, CBeebies, MentornMedia Media Production BSc (Hons) teaching by regular visiting lecturers (Question Time), Hewlett Packard, (Single Honours), Media and from both industry and relevant News International, BBC Sport, Communication BA (Hons) (Single academic research fields. FilmFour, Odeon Entertainment, and Joint Honours), Film Studies Teaching consists of a combination Lime Pictures, the Guardian and BA (Hons) (Single and Joint of lectures, seminars, screenings, the Telegraph. Honours) tutorials, group work, practical The course also leads to a wide laboratory sessions and variety of career paths including self-directed study. careers in advertising, TV and film Our varied and imaginative production, journalism, independent assessment methods develop media, teaching and public relations a range of critical, creative and agencies meaning that graduates communication skills. They are not limited in which direction include essays, research reports, to take once they have completed presentations, creative work, film their studies. reviews, edited collections and other group projects.

First year modules • Radio Production Entrepreneurship • Social Media and • Journalism 1 • Journalism 2 Technology • New Media Design and • New Media Creative • Media Capture and Production Project Processing • Public Relations 1 • Writing for the Screen • Core Concepts in Media • Script to Screen • Public Relations 2 • Media Cultures and Final year modules Final year dissertation Everyday Life and project options • Advanced Radio Second year modules Production • Dissertation • Technology project • Social Media Production • Advanced Social Media Production • Negotiated Filmmaking • Video and Imaging Project Techniques • Creative Media 150

Media Production BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course In the final year, you will work on a practice-based project enabling Duration: Three years full-time This industry-focused course provides you with the technical you to capitalise on your skills Location: Queens Building and foundations and practical skills and experience. Bede Island, De Montfort University needed to gain a leading role in You will normally attend 13–17 hours UCAS course code: P310 digital broadcast or social media of timetabled sessions each week, production of digital media. and are expected to achieve at least Entry and admissions criteria: A technical approach to media 20–25 further hours of directed - Normally 260 UCAS points from production is increasingly important independent study and assignments at least two A-levelsor equivalent and this course makes sure you as required. or enter the workplace with knowledge of the latest tools and techniques Placements - International Baccalaureate: for making and distributing Students have recently taken part 28 + Points Creative Media Technologies and media products. in work experience placements - Plus five GCSEs at grade A–C or This course focuses on technically- at several local, national and above, including English led production while the Media international companies, including Production BA (Hons) focuses more the BBC, and worked on creating If you have any other equivalent television programmes for ITV. qualifications, please visit on editorially led production, from a journalistic, storytelling perspective. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Facilities [email protected] to check your Access to DMU’s studios and the Our Creative Technology Studios eligibility. excellent training facilities provide an include high-definition video unrivalled opportunity to work with English Language: IELTS 6.0 production laboratories, broadcast- cutting-edge technologies and gain standard radio production studios or equivalent valuable experience in a professional and various other production suites. Interview required: No. environment. Our television studios include a full Employability and career You may also be interested in: lighting set-up and gallery. In this development are embedded Audio and Recording Technology setting students will learn to replicate throughout this course, ensuring BSc (Hons), Media and a newsroom, shopping channels and students are in a strong position to Communication BA (Hons), Music chat show environments. enter the media industry with a wide Technology BSc (Hons), Media range of transferable skills. Production BA (Hons) Graduate careers Learning and teaching Recent graduates are working as camera operators, producers, Teaching consists of a combination photographers, technical operators, of lectures, tutorials, group work, broadcast engineers, graphic practical laboratory sessions and designers, video editors and self-directed study. producers, independent video The television production modules, company directors, television are taught with external partners presenters and web designers. from the broadcast industry, covering Companies include Endemol, topics including television systems Ideal World TV, Lime Pictures, and workflow, studio practice, and the Guardian, the Telegraph and the television gallery, cameras, sound the BBC. and lighting.

First year modules • Social media production • Advanced imaging • Media capture and • Multimedia II technology processing • Principles of audio • Advanced television • Technology fundamentals production production • Social media and • Radio production • Advanced social media technology • 3D Modelling and production • Multimedia I Animation • Multimedia III • Advanced 3D modelling Second year modules Third year modules and animation • Advanced radio • Television Production • Technology project production • Video and imaging • Post-production for video • Creative media techniques and film entrepreneurship

Creative Technologies and Media 151 Engineering and Energy Sustainability

ENGINEERING 152 AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY 153 Engineering and Energy Sustainability Energy and Engineering

The Engineering and Sustainability courses focus on exploring cutting-edge new developments and regularly work with organisations at the forefront of research including space agencies and international manufacturing businesses. We are also part of Formula Student, an Institute of Mechanical Engineers' initiative that challenges universities from across the world to design, build and race a single-seat racing car in one year. Benefit from our relationships with world-leading organisations such as Airbus UK, BMW, Cummins Generator Technologies Ltd and Siemens ensuring you have all the knowledge you need to forge a successful career. 154

Facilities: We place a strong emphasis on practical skills and project-based learning. The facilities for engineering include dedicated laboratories ranging from the study of thermo-fluids, solids and dynamics, through physics laboratories to power electronics and communications systems. Mechanical construction work may be undertaken in our workshops with its machine tools, including CNC. The Rohde and Schwarz Embedded Systems Laboratory is a comprehensive facility for testing and modifying electronic circuits. We can produce in-house Printed Circuit Boards ranging from simple through-hole, single or double sided to complicated Surface mount boards. We also have an Engine Test Cell, which is a purpose-built facility, instrumented to measure engine performance and emissions. A facility that is currently being designed and commissioned is the multi-disciplinary Energy Laboratory.

Graduate careers: Increasingly, employers are looking for graduates with a range of transferable skills, combined with the ability to work competently in electronics, mechanics and solve real problems. There are a broad range of careers and industries you could enter including aerospace, defence and energy as well as the Engineering and Energy Sustainability manufacturing of industrial and domestic products, pharmaceuticals, furniture and foods. You will also have the ability to work in areas of design, research, development, marketing, sales, production management and quality.

Placement opportunities: All full-time degree students have the opportunity to undertake a twelve-month work placement. We have a dedicated placement unit to help you with your CV, interview skills and placement application. Students have undertaken placements at a range of organisations, from small businesses through to multinational companies across the world. These include Airbus UK, BMW, Cummins Generator Technologies Ltd and Siemens. Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world scenario before you have graduated.

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, go to dmu.ac.uk/technology Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 155 Engineering and Energy Sustainability Energy and Engineering

Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) 156

Engineering Year Zero 157

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) 158

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons) 159 156

Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Designed with the support of senior Electrical and electronic experimental For BEng: Three years full-time, industrialists, Electronic Engineering facilities are divided into five main puts you at the forefront of advanced areas: general electronics and four years with placement (optional) systems that contribute to developing assembly, digital electronics and For MEng: Four years full-time, the way in which we live and the microprocessor engineering, power five years with placement (optional) technology that is around us. electronics, control systems and Location: De Montfort University communications engineering. You The MEng programme is a four-year will also have access to specialist UCAS course code: programme and the BEng programme facilities including CAD design For BEng: H610 is a three-year programme. This suite, radio frequency reverberation For MEng: H936 course will give you the skills and chamber, Faraday cage and abilities to become a professional Entry and admissions criteria communication laboratory. engineer. The difference between for BSc: this course and our BEng route is Student opportunities that as well as specialising in more - Normally 260 UCAS points from Between the second and third year

Engineering and Energy Sustainability advanced topics, you will fully meet at least two A-levels or equivalent, of the programme, the option exists the UKSPEC academic requirements to include Mathematics, Physics to undertake a year-long industrial for professional registration at the or an Engineering subject or placement, assisted by our Work Chartered Engineer level. - International Baccalaureate: Based Learning Unit. Previous student placements have been at companies 28+ points with higher level Learning and teaching such as Cummins Generators, iTS Mathematics or Physics Our courses are taught by experienced Designs and GE Druck. - Plus five GCSEs at grade C staff who are willing to help you gain a or above including English and sound understanding of engineering Graduate careers principles along with personal skills Mathematics Increasingly, employers need graduates that will enable you to embark on a with a range of transferable skills Entry and admissions criteria rewarding career. combined with the ability to work for MEng: A variety of techniques are used competently in electronics and use - Normally 260 UCAS points from throughout the course with an the tools of electronic engineering. at least two A-levels or equivalent, emphasis on becoming a competent Electronic engineering links into to include Mathematics, Physics industrial practitioner of electronic many industries, with past graduates or an Engineering subject or engineering. Student-centred pursuing careers in electronic learning takes place through product design, radio frequency - International Baccalaureate: research and presentation of findings, design and mobile communications, 28+ points with higher level report writing, individual and group signal processing, control and power Mathematics or Physics assignments and practical work-based electronics, electronic control systems, - Plus five GCSEs at grade C exercises for development of skills telecommunications, military and or above including English and and understanding. aeronautical electronics and education. Mathematics If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email [email protected] to check your First year modules Optional modules: • Communication Networks eligibility. • Engineering Mathematics • Embedded Systems • Mobile Communications • Electronic • Principles of Final year modules English Language: IELTS 6.0 Engineering Design Communications or equivalent • Mechanical Principles Engineering • Group Project • Electrical Principles • Business Management Interview required: No. Third year modules • CAD and Programming Society and Accounting • Two core modules with You may also be interested in: Optional modules: Second year modules two option modules Mechanical Engineering BEng/ • Digital Signal Processing • Advanced Engineering • Final Year Project • Control and Integration MEng (Hons), Mechatronics BEng/ Mathematics • Advanced Digital Design • Data Networks MEng (Hons) • Control and Optional modules: • Electromagnetic Instrumentation • Signal Processing compatibility • Electromagnetism • High Frequency • Power Electronics • Applied Electronics Technology • Mobile Wireless • Project Management • Power Electronics Communications • Systems Integration 157

Engineering Year Zero Engineering and Energy Sustainability Energy and Engineering

About this course You will normally attend around Key facts 12–16 hours of timetabled taught This full-time, one-year course Duration: One year full-time is ideal if you want to become a sessions each week and are Location: De Montfort University professional engineer, but do not expected to undertake at least have the relevant subject grades to 14–18 further hours of independent UCAS course code: H108 study. This time can be used to study Engineering at degree level. Entry and admissions criteria: The course gives you the core skills complete assignments and to review in science, mathematics, design the material you have been taught - Normally 120 UCAS points from and IT that are required to study in classes. at least one A-level or equivalent engineering at undergraduate level. or Facilities On completion of the Engineering - International Baccalaureate: You will have access to excellent Year Zero course, you can progress 24+ points engineering facilities to support your to one of our undergraduate courses. - Plus five GCSEs at grade C or study. These include mechanical and The emphasis of this course is to give above, including English and electronic laboratories to carry out you a solid understanding of the area Mathematics experiments as well as computer and an ability to use mathematical facilities with industry-standard If you have any other equivalent and scientific skills that are needed software for completion of technical qualifications, please visit in the first year of your engineering reports and design drawings. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email degree programme. [email protected] to check your Career opportunities eligibility. Learning and teaching After completing Engineering English Language: IELTS 6.0 A variety of teaching techniques are Year Zero you can progress to the or equivalent used, including lectures, tutorials first year of DMU’s undergraduate and laboratory classes. The course Interview required: No. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, is taught by expert staff with many Mechatronics and Electronic You may also be interested in: years’ experience in teaching Engineering. An engineering Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng students who may find maths and undergraduate programme will (Hons), Mechanical Engineering physics difficult. Help and support prepare you for a career in your BEng/MEng (Hons), Mechatronics is always available and there will preferred field of engineering. BEng/MEng (Hons) be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn new concepts. Continuous assessment forms a major part of the course.

Engineering Year Zero modules • Quantitative Methods • Engineering Applications • ICT and Business Practice • Design and Technology 158

Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Key facts About this course emphasis on lectures, supporting tutorials and laboratory classes. Duration: Mechanical engineering is vital to all aspects of our everyday lives, For BEng: Three years full-time, incorporating the design, development, Student opportunities four years with placement (optional) installation, operation and maintenance Engineering students have taken For MEng: Four years full-time, of just about anything that has part in work experience placements five years with placement (optional) movable parts. at a number of local, national and Location: De Montfort University international companies including Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng BMW AG, Airbus UK and Siemens. UCAS course code: at DMU has three streams: a traditional For BEng: H301 mechanical engineering stream, Facilities For MEng: H747 a design-biased mechanical The main mechanical lab is a engineering stream and an energy- Entry and admissions criteria large open-plan space designed biased mechanical engineering to accommodate the study of for BEng: stream. The Mechanical Engineering thermo-fluids, solid mechanics and - Normally 260 UCAS points from and Mechanical Engineering (Design) dynamics. It also has an area with at least two A-levels or equivalent, streams can be studied to MEng Level

Engineering and Energy Sustainability machine tools for the manufacture of to include Mathematics, Physics and the Energy stream is available up student designs. or an Engineering subject or to BEng Level. - International Baccalaureate: MEng programmes are four- Graduate careers 28+ points with higher level year programmes and the BEng The range of specialist modules Mathematics or Physics programmes are three-year studied on this course is reflected by programmes. At the end of year the diversity of careers achievable. - Plus five GCSEs at grade C two students have the option of You could go into industries including or above including English and undertaking a placement in industry. aerospace, defence and energy as well Mathematics as the manufacturing of industrial and Learning and teaching Entry and admissions criteria domestic products, pharmaceuticals, Taught by knowledgeable, experienced for MEng: furniture and foods. You will have staff, this course has a unique - Normally 260 UCAS points from the ability to work in areas of design, balance of key analytical subjects and at least two A-levels or equivalent, research and development, marketing, professional skills, ensuring that you sales, production management to include Mathematics, Physics graduate with the confidence to face and quality control. or an Engineering subject or challenging engineering situations - International Baccalaureate: in industry. The management skills 28+ points with higher level necessary to operate successfully in modern industry are promoted and Mathematics or Physics developed at all stages of the course. - Plus five GCSEs at grade C A variety of techniques are used or above including English and throughout the course with an Mathematics If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit First year modules • Design for Manufacturing • Systems Integration • Engineering Mathematics (Design Stream) (Design Stream) dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • Low Carbon Technologies • Electrical and Electronic MEng year modules [email protected] to check your Principles (Energy Stream) eligibility. • Mechanical Principles • Energy Policy • Group Project • Principles of Design and and Management • Business, Management, English Language: IELTS 6.0 Manufacture (Energy stream) Society accounting and or equivalent • CAE and programming Ethics Third year modules • Advanced Solid Interview required: No. Second year modules Individual project Mechanics You may also be interested in: • Theory of Machines • Solid Mechanics (Mechanical Stream) Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons), Thermo‑dynamics (Mechanical Stream) • Advanced • Strength of Materials • Plant Analysis and Thermodynamics Electronic Engineering BEng/ • Product Design and Sustainability (Mechanical and Heat Transfer MEng (Hons) Development and Energy Streams) (Mechanical Stream) • Advanced Engineering • Dynamics and Control • Rapid Prototyping Mathematics (Mechanical Stream) Techniques (Mechanical Stream) • Virtual Prototyping (Design Stream) • Project Management (Design Stream) • Product Development (Design Stream) • Engineering Design Management Analysis (Design Stream) (Design Stream) 159

Mechatronics BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering and Energy Sustainability Energy and Engineering

About this course Student opportunities Key facts Mechatronics gives you the opportunity Engineering students have the Duration: to become a professional engineer opportunity to take part in a dedicated For BEng: Three years full-time, with sound analytical proficiencies in work experience placements at four years with placement (optional) mechanical, electronics and software a number of local, national and For MEng: Four years full-time, engineering including embedded international companies including; five years with placement (optional) systems, dynamics and control, and BMW AG, Airbus UK and Siemens. system integration. These will be Location: De Montfort University complemented by management skills Facilities UCAS course code: necessary to work as a multidisciplinary The main mechanical laboratory is a For BEng: HH36 engineer in modern industry. large open-plan space designed to accommodate the study of thermo- For MEng: H675 Mechatronics MEng (Hons) is a four- fluids, solid mechanics and dynamics. Entry and admissions criteria year programme and the BEng (Hons) This main laboratory is complemented is a three-year course. Subject to for BEng: by specialist laboratories in material progression requirements, at the end of - Normally 260 UCAS points from science, dynamics and control, and an the third year you can either leave with at least two A-levels or equivalent, engine test cell. a BEng (Hons) or continue to study for to include Mathematics, Physics a MEng (Hons). Electrical and electronic experimental or an Engineering subject or facilities are divided into five main At the end of the second year, students - International Baccalaureate: areas: general electronics and have the option of undertaking a 28+ points with higher level assembly, digital electronics and placement in industry, which will Mathematics or Physics microprocessor engineering, power extend the respective programme by a electronics, control systems and - Plus five GCSEs at grade C further year. communications engineering. or above including English and Mathematics Learning and teaching Taught by knowledgeable, experienced Graduate careers Entry and admissions criteria staff, this course has a unique Multidisciplinary engineers are for MEng: balance of key analytical subjects and valued within industry and can - Normally 300 UCAS points from professional skills, ensuring that you expect significantly enhanced job at least two A-levels or equivalent, graduate with the confidence to face prospects worldwide. You could work to include Mathematics, Physics challenging engineering situations in industries including aerospace, or an Engineering subject or in industry. The management skills defence and energy as well as in necessary to operate successfully in large manufacturing industries and - International Baccalaureate: modern industry are promoted and domestic/consumer product industries. 28+ points with higher level developed at all stages of the course. Mathematics or Physics A variety of techniques are used - Plus five GCSEs at grade C throughout the course with an or above including English and emphasis on lectures, supporting Mathematics tutorials and laboratory classes. If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit First year modules Third year modules Optional modules dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email • Engineering Mathematics • Individual Project (students may select [email protected] to check your • Mechanical Principles • Power Electronics one module) eligibility. • Electrical and • Systems Integration • Electromechanics Electronic Principles • Dynamics and Control • Mechatronic Systems English Language: IELTS 6.0 • Principles of Design Engineering or equivalent and Manufacture MEng year modules • Programming and Software Engineering Interview required: • CAE and Programming • Group Project No. • Business, Management, Optional modules You may also be interested in: Second year modules (students may select Society, Accounting Mechanical Engineering BEng/ • Applied Electronics and Ethics one module): • Embedded Systems • Machine Vision, Robotics MEng (Hons), Electronic and Drives and Flexible automation Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) • Dynamics and • Engineering Systems: Thermodynamics Dynamics and Control • Electromagnetics • Microprocessor • Project Management Applications and Digital • Advanced Engineering Signal Processing • Mathematics Fashion and Textiles

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Become one of our award-winning students by entering national and international competitions, such as BDC New Designer of the Year Award, ASBCI Award, Drapers Footwear Award and New York SURTEX Exhibition Design Competition.

Increase your employability by undertaking work placements with our close industry contacts, which have recently included Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Marks & Spencer. Opportunities to showcase your work at major events such as the DMU Art and Design Degree Show, MODA, New Designers, Graduate Fashion Week, Indigo Paris, The Discerning Eye, and Interfiliere, Paris. Benefit from our extensive range of specialist facilities including professionally equipped studio space with extensive pattern tables, print rooms, CAD suites, textiles testing labs, and shoemaking, weaving, sewing and knitting workshops. Fashion and Textiles

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Contour Fashion BA (Hons) 164

Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons) 165 Fashion Buying with Marketing BA (Hons)

Fashion Design BA (Hons) 167

Fashion Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons) 168

Footwear Design BA (Hons) 169

Textile Design BA (Hons) 170 164

Contour Fashion BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course presentation to an industry panel and the completion of a portfolio. Duration: Three years full-time Established in 1947 by the British corset industry, Contour Fashion at Location: De Montfort University DMU is the original and the premier Placements and student UCAS course code: W235 intimate apparel course in the world. opportunities Entry and admissions criteria: We work closely with key international Students have previously enjoyed placement opportunities with

Fashion and Textiles A good portfolio and normally: brands, suppliers and manufacturers, and produce graduates who are Abercrombie & Fitch, Agent - Art and Design Foundation or specialist designers and technical Provocateur, Courtaulds, Curvy - 280 UCAS points, from at specialists for industry roles both in Kate, Donna Karan USA, GAP USA, least two A-levels or equivalent the UK and worldwide. Gossard, Nicole de Carle, Speedo, including a grade C or above in an Tommy Hilfiger, and Triumph. You will gain an introduction to the Art and Design related subject or academic, professional, industrial There are opportunities to take part in - International Baccalaureate: and commercial challenges of overseas trips and exhibit your work at 28+ points, including design practice, with opportunities major fashion shows. Art and Design to specialise in lingerie, nightwear, corsetry, swimwear, bodywear Facilities - Five GCSEs grades A*-C and sportswear. including English Language or You will work in studios with full-size pattern cutting tables, a Lectra Literature at grade C or above. You will have the opportunity to work pattern generation system, the with companies on live projects, work If you have any other equivalent latest computerised lockstitch placements and competitions with qualifications, please visit sewing machines, specialist contour international brands and designers, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email sewing machines, and visualiser and and develop skills in design, pattern [email protected] to check your projection equipment. cutting, grading and fit methodologies. eligibility. Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 6.0 or Learning and teaching equivalent The course produces highly The course is directed by highly employable graduates, acclaimed Interview required: No experienced staff who advise contour for their technical skills and design fashion companies globally and assist excellence. DMU graduates work You may also be interested in: in re-training industry for small brands for national and international brands Fashion Buying (with Design/ to multinational industry at home such as Abercrombie & Fitch USA, Marketing) BA (Hons), Fashion and overseas. Bordelle, Boudoir London, Clover Design BA (Hons), Fashion Textiles Teaching includes formal lectures, Hong Kong, Coco de Mer, Crystal and Accessories BA (Hons) group seminars, tutorials, Martin China, Figleaves, Fleur T, presentations, practical workshops George at Asda, Heidi Klein, House and studio-based activities. of Fraser, Intimas Group, John Lewis, Karen Millen, Marks & Spencer, Assessment is usually at the end of Moving Comfort USA, Pistol Panties, each term with verbal evaluations at Seafolly Swimwear Australia, Stella appropriate times throughout the year McCartney, Stretchline Sri Lanka, and occasional formal presentations Superdry, Ted Baker Intimates, to external clients. Final year choices Tommy Hilfiger Holland and Victoria’s include the technical route; to develop Secret USA. new products/research for the intimates market, or the aesthetic route; which pursues innovation, creativity and fit for fashion forward design concepts. Students on both routes complete their work with a

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Complete Contour • Progressive Contour • Advanced Contour Fashion Studies Studies Studies • Integrated Contour • Contour Design and • Major Project Studies Technology • Applied Contour Design 165

Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons) Fashion Buying with Marketing BA (Hons) Textiles and Fashion

About this course practice what they have learnt, as well Key facts Fashion Buying at DMU has been as gaining more in-depth and hands- on experience. Previous placements Duration: Three years full-time, created to meet the needs of four years with a work placement the highly dynamic, fast-moving include Amanda Wakeley, Arcadia, (optional) and exciting fashion buying and ASOS, BHS, George, Jenny Packham, merchandising sector, and covers Matalan, Marks & Spencer, Next, Location: De Montfort University womenswear, childrenswear O'Neill, Tesco and Timberland. UCAS course codes: Fashion and menswear. Fashion Buying works closely with the Buying with Design W224 You will develop excellent knowledge university's #DMUglobal programme. This provides funded opportunities for Fashion Buying with Marketing of materials, trends and commercial WN25 garment production, gain skills in students to experience overseas travel producing professional presentations to places such as New York, Paris and Entry and admissions criteria: though CAD, and will be introduced Antwerp to name but a few. A good portfolio for the Design to the roles and responsibilities in a In addition to field trips and work pathway and normally: typical buying office. placements, we also offer the - Art and Design Foundation or The design route is a creative opportunity for students to partake pathway and focuses on design, in Erasmus where they can opt to - 260 UCAS points, from at range planning, creating collections study for a term at Izmir University of least two A-levels or equivalent and trends, while the marketing route Economics in Turkey. including a grade C or above in an focuses on product development, Live projects with industry are a key Art and Design related subject for consumer behaviour, marketing element of the course across years the Design pathway or and promotion. two and three. Previous examples - International Baccalaureate: 28+ are an industrial project on social points (including Art and Design Learning and teaching responsibility with George, range for the Design pathway) Fashion Buying with Design covers reviews with Tesco F&F, a Marks & design studio practice, formal Spencer menswear competition and a - Five GCSEs grades A*-C lectures, group seminars, tutorials, trend forecasting project with Next. including English Language or lab work and practical workshops. Literature at grade C or above. In the final year, you will design a full Facilities If you have any other equivalent collection and produce a selection of We have excellent facilities, including finished garments. pattern cutting studios with a wide qualifications, please visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or Fashion Buying with Marketing is range of industrial sewing machines, email [email protected] to check more theory-led with a small element wet and dry textile testing labs, of design. In the final year, the major knitting machines, weaving looms, your eligibility. dyeing facilities, designated CAD labs project is a dissertation. English Language: IELTS 6.0 and visual merchandising software. Each year we have several visiting or equivalent lecturers from industry. Retail Graduate careers Interview required: No consultants regularly deliver lectures or run tutorials to enhance Most of our graduates progress You may also be interested in: your employability. to careers in fashion retail head Fashion Design BA (Hons) offices as trainee buyers, commercial designers, garment technologists, or Placements and student merchandisers at companies such as opportunities ASOS, BHS, George, Matalan, Marks At the end of year two, there is an & Spencer, Mothercare, Next, Ralph optional placement year where Lauren, Sainsbury's Tu and Tesco. students can work in industry and

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Buying Skills • Core Buying • Sourcing and Supply • Textile Technology Design pathway Design pathway • Fashion Communication • Range Planning • Major Project – Design pathway • Style and Colour Final collection • Pattern Technology Marketing pathway • Merchandising and Marketing pathway • Fashion Marketing Product Development • Fashion Technology • Product Development Marketing pathway • Major Project – Dissertation • Fashion Management Fashion and Textiles

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Fashion Design BA (Hons)Key facts Fashion and Textiles and Fashion

About this course George, Harrods, River Island and Key facts Warehouse. Fashion Design concentrates on Duration: Three years full-time the relationship between design and Every year we showcase our Location: De Montfort University technology. The aim of the programme graduates' talent at Graduate is to develop designers who are Fashion Week and events evolved UCAS course code: W230 not only technically accomplished, around London Fashion Week. More but who are also visually literate recently, we showcased a selection of Entry and admissions criteria: and articulate. Fostering creativity graduates' collections and exhibited A good portfolio and normally: within a theoretical and philosophical as part of Fashion weeks in Shanghai, - Art and Design Foundation or framework supported by technical skill Mumbai and Delhi. and accomplishment, blending theory - 280 UCAS points, from at Students regularly showcase and with practice. least two A-levels or equivalent present a ‘pop-up shop’ at the annual You will have the opportunity to Clothes Show Live, where we have including a grade C or above in an specialise in projects for womenswear, celebrated many student successes Art and Design related subject or menswear or fashion knitwear, gaining over time such as Clothes Show specialist design and technical - International Baccalaureate: 28+ Knitter and Designer of the Year points, including Art and Design expertise relevant to a range of Awards and most recently winner of fashion activities. the Made in Britain Award sponsored - Five GCSEs grades A*-C You will also have the chance to work by Jack Masters Ltd. including English Language or on project briefs and enter prestigious Literature at grade C or above. competitions set by organisations Facilities If you have any other equivalent such as the British Fashion Council, The fashion area has its own Association of Suppliers to the British qualifications, please visit dedicated studio space, with pattern dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or Clothing Industry, and Graduate tables, tailored dummies, specialist email [email protected] to check Fashion Week. industrial sewing machinery and domestic and industrial knitting your eligibility. Learning and teaching machine workshop resources. English Language: IELTS 6.0 or Experienced practitioners, designers You will have access to our extensive equivalent and artists such as Karen Millen OBE, CAD suites and digital fabric printing Interview required: No Jo Cope, and Martha Zmpounou facilities for natural and manmade support the course team, offering a fabrics, heat transfer and laser cutting. You may also be interested in: diverse range of skills and specialisms. Contour Fashion BA (Hons), Teaching includes design Graduate careers Fashion Buying (with Design/ studio practice, lectures, group Graduates pursue work in a variety Marketing) BA (Hons), Fashion seminars, tutorials, exhibition and of areas within the fashion industry Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons) store visits, presentations and such as design through to technical practical workshops. roles, as well as often launching their own businesses. Placements and student opportunities Recent employers include Burberry, Gap New York, H&M in Scandinavia, You will work on live project briefs Mark Fast, River Island and set by industry, allowing you to gain Vivienne Westwood. a diverse range of relevant skills for your portfolio. Previous projects have been for companies such as Burberry,

First year modules and textiles • Textiles for Fashion • Complete Fashion Studies • Creative knitwear • Group project work • Integrated • Contextual and • Experimental and Fashion Studies cultural studies conventional pattern cutting Typical areas of study Second year modules • Fashion knitwear include: • Practical Fashion Studies • Directional outerwear/ • Fashion design • Fashion Design Studies tailoring development • Portfolio creation • Fashion illustration Typical areas of study • Pattern cutting and include: Third year modules • Design and 3D garment manufacture • Advanced Fashion Studies • CAD for fashion development • Live project work • Major Project 168

Fashion Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course with trips to London, Paris (Premiere Vision) and Florence (Pitti Filati). Duration: Three years full-time This course provides opportunities for you to investigate textile and There are many opportunities for Location: De Montfort University accessory specialisms focused on work experience and to work on UCAS course code: WW2R the fashion industry. live projects set by industry, as well as personal promotion assistance Entry and admissions criteria: You will explore and combine a (CV writing, portfolio support, online

Fashion and Textiles A good portfolio and normally: range of practical skills, including strategies and branding). - Art and Design Foundation or printed textiles for fashion, mixed media textiles, knit and accessory Opportunities are provided every - 260 UCAS points, from at product design. You will also year to take part in the stand at least two A-levels or equivalent develop expertise in the design and Indigo Paris. This show, along with including a grade C or above in an manufacture of fashion accessories, the annual graduate shows at New Art and Design related subject or including bag and luggage Designers, London and Graduate Fashion Week, puts you in front of - International Baccalaureate: 28+ concepts, body adornment and an international and contemporary points, including Art and Design fashion jewellery. industry audience each year. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C Our students also have the including English Language or opportunity to enter competitions, Facilities Literature at grade C or above. with previous winners including You will have full access to all the Texprint 2012 finalist, runner-up for If you have any other equivalent fashion and textile workshops, the Graduate Fashion Week Mulberry qualifications, please visit covering screen and digital print, Accessories Award 2013 and 2014, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or mixed media, knit and weave, and New Designer of the Year 2013. email [email protected] to check colouration and fashion construction. your eligibility. We also support work with plastics, Learning and teaching English Language: IELTS 6.0 or woods, metal and ceramics. Our expert course team covers a equivalent range of multidisciplinary specialisms You will have access to your own Interview required: No in the area of textiles for fashion and personal studio space. The dedicated base creates a strong working You may also be interested in: accessory design. community and course identity. Design Crafts BA (Hons), Fashion You will meet and network with Buying BA (Hons), Fashion Design our many visiting lecturers, such as Graduate careers (with Design/Marketing) BA (Hons), Nicola Taylor, Jane Bowler, Rosie Our graduates have gone on to Textile Design BA (Hons) Hawley, Kat Marks, Sarah Williams, enjoy careers for Acorn, Calvin Karen Nicol and Oliver Ruuger. Klein, Cocomo-Italy, George, Jaguar, Practical coursework includes visual Major London 05, Marks & Spencer, research, sketchbooks and design Secretopia-Australia and The development work, 3D prototyping, Cambridge Satchel Company. final products/samples, portfolio Many of our graduates also go on to work and reports. study a postgraduate course here at DMU or at prestigious institutions Placements and student including Central Saint Martins, Royal opportunities College of Art and London College You will participate in a range of of Fashion. activities and projects that support the development of your professional practice knowledge such as material sourcing and research skills, along

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Textiles Studies • Creative Fashion Fabrics • Portfolio Development • Observation and • Creative Design • Major Project Interpretation Communication • Design Practice • Contemporary and Context Fashion Artefact 169

Footwear Design BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles and Fashion

About this course Placements and student Key facts opportunities Footwear Design at DMU has a Duration: Three years full-time rich heritage going back to the very Work experience and placement Location: De Montfort University beginning of contemporary footwear opportunities are provided by as we know today. Our course companies such as Adidas, UCAS course code: WWF7 covers the unique and complex shoe Alexandra McQueen, Churches, El Entry and admissions criteria: design process, and will enable you Naturalista (Spain), GAP (New York), A good portfolio and normally: to acquire the knowledge and skills George, Hudson Shoes, Jacobson that set you apart from others in the Group, Modartech (Italy), Next, Nike - Art and Design Foundation or fashion sector. and Pentland Brands. - 280 UCAS points, from at You will benefit from strong You will also work on live projects set least two A-levels or equivalent industry links and take part in work by companies such as Clarks, Jeffery including a grade C or above in an experience and internships. Many West, Irregular Choice, Base London, Art and Design related subject or of our students have been given Gola, GAP, Start-rite, New Balance, - International Baccalaureate 28+ once-in-a-lifetime opportunities Kurt Geiger, Office Shoes, and points, including Art and Design including the chance to design the George, as well as going on annual - Five GCSEs grades A*-C shoes for Tinker Bell in London’s trips to shoe factories and tanneries including English Language or West End and New York’s Broadway in Italy, Paris and Spain. Literature at grade C or above. shows of 'Finding Neverland', as well as designing a pair of shoes for the Facilities If you have any other equivalent Duchess of Cambridge. qualifications, please visit There is a large open plan studio, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email with individual desk space. You will [email protected] to check your Learning and teaching have access to specialist shoemaking eligibility. Teaching includes formal lectures, workshops that are available for the group seminars, tutorials, production of individual prototype English Language: IELTS 6.0 or presentations, practical workshops components such as soles, heels and equivalent and studio-based activities. trims along with specialist technical Interview required: No equipment. Computer facilities Assessment and feedback is include a dedicated, fully-integrated You may also be interested in: provided throughout the course, and footwear 3D design and technical Fashion Design BA (Hons), you will have opportunities to take CAD programme. Fashion Textiles and Accessories part in various competitions such BA (Hons), Footwear Foundation as CERCAL International, I.T.S. and Graduate careers Degree (Leicester College) Draper’s Designer of the Year. The course leads to successful The Footwear Design course has careers in footwear design, buying a unique series of guest speaker and marketing, and teaches practical events, which take place throughout skills and shoemaking expertise for the course. Recent speakers have production and technical areas of the included Dan Sullivan (Irregular footwear industry. Choice), Guy West, and Liam Fahy (winner of the Fringe Award and Recent graduates are working as Newgen Award from the British Style designers, buyers or agents for Council). You will also benefit from companies such as Adidas, Clarks regular visiting professionals such as Shoes, Dr Martin, Dune, Jeffery Base London, Katie Greenyer (Red or West, Jimmy Choo, Kurt Geiger, Next, Dead) and bespoke shoe makers. Nike, Office Shoes, Ted Baker and Vivienne Westwood.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Complete Footwear • Progressive Footwear • Advanced Footwear Studies Studies Studies • Integrated Footwear • Technical Footwear • Major Project Studies Studies • Essay 170

Textile Design BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Placements and student opportunities Duration: Three years full-time This course allows you to specialise in one of four areas of textile Our students have undertaken work Location: De Montfort University design: mixed media, print, knit placements at Marks & Spencer, Irisa, UCAS course code: W231 and weave. Through one of these Studio Roam, Karen Nicols, Alison specialisms you will explore creative Willoughby, Amtico flooring and Jane Entry and admissions criteria: and ambitious design solutions, Bowler. They have also worked on

Fashion and Textiles A good portfolio and normally: develop innovative visual research live projects for Amtico flooring and - Art and Design Foundation or and personal interpretation to build Carmac wallcovering. strong design practice and individual - 260 UCAS points, from at You may have the opportunity to textile skills for a career in textiles for least two A-levels or equivalent exhibit at New Designers in London fashion, interior or lifestyle. including a grade C or above in an and at the Textile Trade show, Indigo Art and Design related subject or You will learn traditional and in Paris. - International Baccalaureate 28+ innovative skills and processes, and You will also carry out material points, including Art and Design create unique responses to market- sourcing trips to London, along relevant briefs, developing exciting - Five GCSEs grades A*-C with research trips to Birmingham and dynamic design collections for a including English Language or Botanical Gardens and Snibston variety of uses. Literature at grade C or above. Manor. Alongside a work placement year, If you have any other equivalent you will benefit from visiting guest qualifications, please visit Facilities lecturers, take part in competitions, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email You will have access to the print complete industry briefs, develop [email protected] to check your workshop, knit machines, table branding through promotional eligibility. and floor looms, domestic sewing packages, and create your own machines and digital embroidery English Language: IELTS 6.0 or personal website; all enhancing machines. We have heat setting equivalent your employability. and laser cutting equipment, and Interview required: No you will be taught the latest CAD Learning and teaching You may also be interested in: packages and have access to digital Design Crafts BA (Hons), Fashion There is a strong emphasis on skill- printers. The skills you will learn from Textiles and Accessories BA (Hons) based learning through workshops using such facilities will underpin and technical support. You will also your design work and knowledge of receive design advice by lecturers the industry. who are active in their subject area, ensuring your support is Graduate careers contemporary and relevant. Our graduates progress into many You will be taught through design careers from teaching and buying, to lectures, one-to-one tutorials, designer and trend roles. Students practical workshops and studio work. have gone on to set up designer You will be assessed on design businesses as well as working as collections, promotional packages freelancers for textile agents such as and verbal presentations. Larch Rose. We welcome many guest lecturers Many students also progress onto who in the past have included Karen postgraduate study at DMU or Nicol, Jane Bowler, Nicola Taylor, institutions such as the Royal College Charlotte Mann, Jane Askey and of Art. Debbie Smyth.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Textile Design • Technical Design • Portfolio Development • Observation and Innovation • Final Major Project Interpretation • Contemporary • Professional Practice • Design in Context Design Practice • Textile Visions

Fashion and Textiles 171 Humanities

HUMANITIES 172 173 Humanities

Access our extensive 24-hour library which houses all the books, journals and electronic resources needed to support you with your studies.

Engage with our world-leading research staff and make links with award-winning novelists, screenwriters and poets through regular guest speakers. Participate in events such as our Cultural eXchanges festival or our States of Independence publishers fair, co-hosted by DMU and offering you a fantastic networking opportunity. Humanities

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Creative Writing BA (Hons) 176

English BA (Hons) Single Honours/ 177 Joint Honours/With Languages

English Language BA (Hons) 178

History BA (Hons) Single Honours/ 179 Joint Honours/With Languages 176

Creative Writing BA (Hons) Joint Honours

Key facts About this course successful States of Independence. This independent book publishers Duration: Three years full-time Creative Writing at DMU encourages you to experiment in new areas book fair is an ideal opportunity to Humanities Location: De Montfort University of writing including poetry, fiction, participate and gain experience UCAS course codes: creative non-fiction, audio writing and managing arts events – as well as building up invaluable contacts Creative Writing and: new media. within the region and beyond. You Drama Studies WW84 You will graduate with valuable can also submit work for our annual English WQ83 skills in oral presentation, editing Demon Crew publication, and read English Language QW38 and drafting, desktop and web- and perform at Cultural eXchanges, Film Studies WP83 based publication, which will DMU’s annual public festival. Journalism WP85 make you adaptable to the Our students successfully publish in Entry and admissions criteria: ever‑changing workplace. literary magazines, have won poetry - Normally 260-280 UCAS points, competitions run by NASA, and from at least two A-levels or Learning and teaching even set up their own magazines equivalent including a grade C Teaching is centred on two-hour and publishing presses. They have or above preferably in English workshops that enable you to give also been commissioned by local Language, English Literature or and receive feedback in a supportive presses such as Nine Arches, to Creative Writing or environment, and take part in undertake research into digital - International Baccalaureate: innovative tasks to inspire creativity. publishing. Several of our students 28 + points, including English You will experience opportunities have taken the opportunity to study abroad in Cyprus, America, Japan - Five GCSEs grades A*-C out of the classroom on walking workshops around Leicester and into and Germany as part of international including English Language or exchange programmes during their Literature at grade C or above. environments, such as a chapel or museum, to stimulate your writing. time at DMU. If you have any other equivalent qualifications, please visit You will benefit from a range Facilities of visiting writers and industry dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email We have the latest IT equipment professionals. Recent visitors have [email protected] to check your and support, which are vital for included crime writer Jane Adams, eligibility. multimedia and web-based writing. novelist Judith Allnatt, poet and We also have a 24-hour library English Language: IELTS 6.5 director of Writing West Midlands available during term time. or equivalent Jonathan Davidson, ex-BBC producer and freelance stage and Please be aware that some Graduate careers joint honours combinations audio director Peter Leslie Wild and may have specific entry publisher Ross Bradshaw. Creative Writing graduates enter an ever-changing job market with requirements, visit our website an impressive range of transferable for more information. Placements and student opportunities skills. Employers need positive Interview required: No. communicators who are confident We integrate students into local and with technology, capable of thinking You may also be interested in: national writing communities, making independently and can work as part English BA (Hons), English them feel like writers amongst other of a team. Language BA (Hons) writers, rather than merely students. Through our newly-formed Leicester Our graduates have gone on to Centre for Creative Writing you have work in publishing, journalism, public ongoing opportunities to participate relations and digital marketing. They in Leicester’s lively spoken word have also undertaken postgraduate scene at regular public events like qualifications, which lead on to Shindig, Word! The Centre also professional fields such as teaching co-hosts events such as the highly and PR.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Exploring Creative Writing • Writing and Context • Portfolio • Writing Identity • Writing Place Or • Specialism and Negotiated Study • Professional Writing Skills 177

English BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours/With Languages Humanities

About this course an ability to think critically Key facts and independently. English at DMU introduces you Duration: Three years full-time to an exciting combination of traditional and innovative modules, Placements and student Location: De Montfort University from Chaucer and Shakespeare opportunities UCAS course codes: to contemporary literature, film In year three, single honours students English Q300 adaptations, and texts technologies. have the opportunity to opt for a work English and: placement module. Recent placement Creative Writing WQ83 You have the opportunity to meet providers include the Leicester Drama Studies QWJ4 visiting writers and improve your Mercury, the National Space Centre, English Language Q390 employability with work placements, the English Association, Association CV building, and careers workshops. Film Studies WQ63 for Language Learning, Age Concern, History QV31 There is also a student English and local schools and colleges. society, which organises events such Journalism PQ53 as poetry readings. There are also opportunities for Media PQ33 overseas study through our Erasmus English with Languages: French QR39 With Languages pathway and international exchange schemes. Mandarin Chinese Q3T1 You can also choose to study English Facilities with a language. Students taking this Entry and admissions criteria: pathway will study one module of You will learn in spacious, well- - Normally 260-280 UCAS points, their chosen language each year at equipped classrooms and lecture from at least two A-levels or either beginner or post-GCSE level. theatres, and a dedicated student equivalent including a grade C French and Mandarin Chinese are computer lab. The Kimberlin Library or above in English Language or offered, subject to availability. is also open 24 hours a day during Literature or term time. - International Baccalaureate Learning and teaching 28+ points, including English Graduate careers The course is taught by a team of - Five GCSEs grades A*-C internationally-renowned scholars. English graduates are highly employable and have a variety of including English Language or You will learn through lectures, Literature at grade C or above. seminars and workshops. You will transferable skills. They go into a wide normally have eight to ten hours range of careers including the civil If you have any other equivalent of scheduled contact time per service, library services, marketing, qualifications, please visit media, public relations, publishing, week, usually consisting of one dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email teaching, and many progress onto lecture and one seminar, or one [email protected] to check your postgraduate study. two-hour workshop. eligibility. You will experience a wide range English Language: IELTS 6.5 of assessment methods, including or equivalent essays, presentations, preparation Please be aware that some worksheets, journals, examinations, joint honours combinations website production and creative may have specific entry work. This will help you to develop a requirements, visit our website broad spectrum of communication for more information. and technological skills alongside Interview required: No. You may also be interested in: First year modules • Romantic and • Modernism and Modernity Creative Writing BA (Hons), • Introduction to the Novel Victorian Literature • Postcolonial Writing English Language BA (Hons) • Poetry and Society • 20th and 21st • Sex and Death in Century Literature Romantic Writing Single honours only: • Ways of Reading • Sex, Belief and Society in • Introduction to Drama • Rewriting Film 17th Century Poetry • Reading, Writing and and Literature • Shakespeare and Marlowe Filming Literature • Studies in Literature Third year modules Second year modules and Film • Dissertation • Text Technologies • History of English: • Contemporary Poetry • The Working Class in Medieval to • English in the Workplace Literature and Film Augustan Literature • Medieval.com • Writing the Self 178

English Language BA (Hons) Joint Honours

Key facts About this course semantics and meaning, and propaganda and counter-terrorism. Duration: Three years full-time English Language at DMU is a

Humanities stimulating, thought-provoking Location: De Montfort University You will benefit from a range of course designed to make you think visiting speakers throughout the UCAS course codes: about how language in general and course. Previous guest lecturers have English Language and: English in particular functions in the included world experts in subjects Creative Writing QW38 world today. such as forensic linguistics. English Literature Q390 You will examine where English Journalism QP35 has come from and how it may Placements and student Media QP33 evolve in an era of global change opportunities Entry and admissions criteria: and technological innovation. You You will have the opportunity to seek - Normally 260 UCAS points, from will discover how it works, both as a work placement in your final year. at least two A-levels or equivalent, a complex system for embodying including a grade C or above in ideas, emotions and beliefs, and as a Students have previously worked in English Language or Literature or means of influencing, persuading and marketing, retail and journalism, as well as classroom assistants or within - International Baccalaureate moving others. the voluntary sector. 28+ points, including English You will develop a set of linguistic You can also participate in the - Five GCSEs grades A*-C and analytical skills, which will US Exchange Scheme and the including English Language or help you become a highly-skilled Erasmus exchange scheme. Our Literature at grade C or above. communicator. This is a course about how language shapes your world; students have experienced university If you have any other equivalent learn how language works, and the life in countries such as Cyprus qualifications, please visit world will open up to you. and Finland. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email [email protected] to check your Learning and teaching Facilities eligibility. Each module on the course entails a Working in our Clephan Building English Language: IELTS 6.5 minimum of two hours class time per and Kimberlin Library, you will or equivalent week. You will learn through lectures, have access to a wide range of IT Please be aware that some workshops and seminars; maximising equipment, learning spaces, teaching joint honours combinations the opportunity for you to contribute rooms and publications. may have specific entry and develop your own ideas through requirements, visit our website debate and discussion. Graduate careers for more information. A graduate in English Language Assessments are made through has a huge range of future career Interview required: No. essays, class tests, group and opportunities. Recent graduates have individual presentations, short reports You may also be interested in: gone on to postgraduate research, and reviews, and group and individual Creative Writing BA (Hons), teaching at primary and secondary fieldwork-based research projects. English BA (Hons) level, speech and language therapy, Our staff are experts in fields as teaching English as a foreign diverse as online communication and language (TEFL), marketing, identity, language and globalisation, counselling and retail.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Adventures in Language • Sociolinguistics • English Language - An Introduction to • Varieties and Styles - Dissertation Grammar and Linguistics Stylistics of Language • Psycholinguistics • Evolving Languages - An • Teaching English • English Language in Introduction to Histories Language the Workplace of Language • Language, Power and Identity 179

History BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours/With Languages Humanities

About this course where you are encouraged to Key facts interact with your peers through This is a dynamic modern history Duration: Three years full-time course taught by leading scholars presentations; and working in small specialising in British, European and groups and individual tutorials. Location: De Montfort University Colonial history. You will learn about Assessment takes place through a UCAS course codes: key developments that have shaped variety of methods, including essays, History V100 the modern world over the last two exams, presentations, book reviews History and: centuries and span social, cultural and a third year dissertation. English QV31 political and economic history. International Relations LVF1 During your studies you will develop Placements and student Journalism PV51 critical and creative analytical opportunities Politics LV21 skills that will prepare you for a life The History team organises visits History with Languages: beyond university. to local archives as well as trips French V1R9 to places such as Munich, Berlin, Mandarin Chinese V1T1 With Languages pathway Serbia, Moscow and St Petersburg. Entry and admissions criteria: You can also choose to study History There are also opportunities to spend - Normally 260-280 UCAS points, with a language. Students taking this time in one of our partner institutions from at least two A-levels or pathway will study one module of in Georgia, North Carolina, Baltimore, equivalent, including a grade C their chosen language each year at Cyprus and Istanbul. or above in English Language or either beginner or post-GCSE level. Literature or Facilities French and Mandarin Chinese are - International Baccalaureate offered, subject to availability. You will have access to the full range 28+ points, including English of audio-visual and IT facilities, - Five GCSEs grades A*-C Learning and teaching including sound files, video and web- including English Language or based learning, and our teaching Our staff have been awarded Literature at grade C or above. teaching prizes on many occasions spaces are designed to meet these from the Higher Education Academy. needs. The Kimberlin Library also If you have any other equivalent History at DMU also has world- has an extensive range of learning qualifications, please visit leading research centres in sports spaces and materials to support dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email history (The International Centre your studies. [email protected] to check your for Sports History and Culture) and eligibility. Photographic History (Photographic Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 6.5 History Research Centre). History at DMU has a strong or equivalent track record in terms of graduate Teaching at DMU is interactive, Please be aware that some informal and enjoyable. We employment. Past students have gone on to a variety of careers and joint honours combinations encourage you to develop your own may have specific entry thoughts, ideas and viewpoints. professions, including teaching, museums and heritage, law, university requirements, visit our website Learning takes place in lectures, lecturing, journalism, business and for more information. where you are introduced to key marketing or postgraduate study. Interview required: No. themes and debates; seminars, You may also be interested in: International Relations BA (Hons), First year modules Second year modules Third year modules Journalism BA (Hons), Politics • Presenting and • Visualising the • Dissertation BA (Hons), Sports History and Representing the Past Modern World • Borders and Boundaries: • The Making of the • The Transformation Transformation of India Culture BA (Hons) Modern World of Modern Britain and Pakistan Single honours only: since 1939 • Transatlantic Sport: • 20th Century Europe • Englishmen and Europe and the USA • Britain in Transition, Foreigners • Nationalism, Racism 1760‑1939 • US Ethnic History and Genocide in 20th • World War Two Century Europe • Cold War • Yugoslavia and Beyond • Sport and Popular Culture • Rural Britain in 20th Century Britain • Orwell and the English • British India 1857-1947 • Advanced Photographic Single honours only: History • History in the Workplace • Indian Oceans - A History 180 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS International Relations and Politics 181 International Relations and Politics and Relations International

The Department of Politics and Public Policy is internationally recognised for the quality of our teaching and research. Over 60% of our research has been confirmed as ‘internationally excellent’ and ‘world leading’ by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, the UK-wide initiative to assess the quality of research in UK universities. The Department has teaching and research strengths in comparative politics, governance, foreign policy analysis and European integration. We are the only Politics Department in the UK to have two National Teaching Fellows, recognising our outstanding achievement in learning and teaching. We are one of only a few universities in the UK to be named a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence by the European Commission in recognition of our research and teaching excellence in the field of European governance studies.

Advantages of studying in the Department of Politics and Public Policy include: • Study in our £35 million faculty building offering leading-edge study facilities. • UK field trips to the House of Commons and international field trips to EU institutions and Hong Kong • Participation in an annual policy commission where you will have an opportunity to make your ideas become policies. In 2014, our students launched their ‘100 Ideas to Change Britain’ at the House of Lords. • Regular events such as lectures by former members of US Congress, a debate presided over by The Speaker of the House of Commons and our very own ‘European Question Time’ with former MEPs. • Get involved in an active Politics Society • Explore opportunities for Frontrunner internships within the department • 93% of our Politics and International Relations graduates are employed or enrolled in further study within six months of completing their course (DLHE 2012/13). 182

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Business and Globalisation BA (Hons) 184

International Relations BA (Hons) 185 (Single Honours/Joint Honours)

International Relations and Politics 187 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours)

Politics BA (Hons) 188 (Single Honours/Joint Honours)

Public Administration and 189 Management BA (Hons) 184

Business and Globalisation BA (Hons)

Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time, This fascinating subject helps you An optional paid placement year four years with a placement understand how global issues are offers invaluable professional (optional) changing our lives. You will develop an experience. For further details see in-depth knowledge of a wide range dmu.ac.uk/businessplacements Location: De Montfort University of business and globalisation issues UCAS course code: N120 and have opportunities to gain work Erasmus/study abroad experience, conduct research, meet Entry and admissions criteria: Fantastic opportunities are available practitioners and travel overseas. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points throughout Europe and further afield from at least two A-levels or • Optional paid placement year through schemes such as Erasmus equivalent or offering professional experience and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable with employers such as IBM, Intel, educational, work-related and cultural - International Baccalaureate: VW, HSBC, M&S and Siemens experiences for up to a year. 28+ points International Relations and Politics • Optional study exchange year in See dmuglobal.com for more - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C Europe or the USA information. including English Language and Maths Learning and teaching Graduate careers If you have any other equivalent You will attend weekly lectures, Few businesses can escape the qualifications, please visit seminars and workshops. effect of global forces on their dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Assessment includes assignments, operations and employers are looking [email protected] to check your essays, exams, class presentations, for people with a knowledge and eligibility. seminar contributions, portfolio understanding of the global business and your dissertation. You will also environment. English Language: IELTS 6.5 be challenged with simulation or equivalent games, problem-solving exercises, Interview required: No online collaborative projects and You may also be interested in: policy papers. Politics BA, International Relations BA, International Business BA

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Financial Decision Making • Business Research Issues • Contemporary Business • Introduction to Work and and Analysis Issues Organisations • European Business Issues • Globalisation and • Principles of Marketing • The Making of a Global Democracy • Introduction to World Plus options from the Comparative Politics • Politics in Action following: • Introduction to Plus options from the • Strategy and Management Globalisation following: Dissertation • Politics in Business • Business Finance • Public Policy Dissertation Essentials • Public Sector Accounting • Contemporary and Finance Management • International • Environmental Developments in Management and Auditing Accounting • Performance • Strategic Management Measurement in • Greening Business Organisations • Globalisation and • HRM in the Workplace International HRM • Business Law • Global Marketing • International Marketing Strategies • Government and Business • International Security in a • The Politics of the Globalised World European Union • Public Policy Making • Managing the Environment • Health and Strategy Management 185

International Relations BA (Hons) Single Honour/Joint Honours Politics and Relations International

About this course Learning and teaching Key facts International relations, the rise of China, Teaching includes lectures, tutorials Duration: Three years full-time, security studies, development, climate and seminars, group work and self- four years with a placement change and human rights; these are directed study. Assessment is covered (optional) just some of the most pressing issues through coursework, presentations, Location: De Montfort University in contemporary international politics essays and reports, and sometimes that have a strong appeal to a variety of an exam. UCAS course code: overseas organisations. You will attend around 15 hours of International Relations L250 • One of the Top 10 Politics and Public timetabled taught sessions each week, International Relations and Policy departments in UK universities and are expected to undertake at least History LVF1 International Relations and • Suited to those wanting to make a 15 further hours of independent study Journalism LP25 difference to government, business to complete project work and research. and society Entry and admissions criteria: Erasmus/study abroad - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points • Superb placement opportunities in Fantastic opportunities are available from at least two A-levels or the public and private sector throughout Europe and further afield equivalent or De Montfort University was one of through schemes such as Erasmus - International Baccalaureate: only three universities in the UK to and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable 28+ points be named a Jean Monnet Centre of educational, work-related and cultural Excellence in 2013 in recognition of experiences for up to a year. - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C research and teaching excellence in including English Language See dmuglobal.com for more European studies. and Maths information. Our Politics and Public Policy If you have any other equivalent department not only provides first- Graduate careers qualifications, please visit class teaching, it also plays a key role in This course prepares you for dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email shaping policy in the UK and Europe. In senior roles in public and private [email protected] to check your 2014 a new DMU Policy Commission organisations where you can influence eligibility. was launched to capture students’ major decisions. Recent graduates are policy ideas that will be given to English Language: IELTS 6.5 employed by NHS trusts, education, politicians ahead of the 2015 General or equivalent health and police authorities and civil Election. As a university dedicated to service agencies, as well as in private Interview required: No the public good, DMU wants to give its sector business and management. You may also be interested students a voice that will be heard by in: Politics BA, Economics and those in power. Politics BA

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Politics • Political Analysis • International Relations • Introduction to • Themes and Debates Dissertation Contemporary in Contemporary Plus options from the International Relations International Relations following: • Global Comparative Theory • International Security in a Politics Plus options from the Globalised World • Introduction to following: • Politics of Nationalism Globalisation • The Politics of the • Globalisation and European Union Democracy • The Making of a Global • Power, Politics and World Morality • Political Thought • Government and Politics • The Cold War of China • Unity and Diversity in • American Presidency Contemporary America

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Suitable for applicants from

UK EU World 187

International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) Joint Honours Politics and Relations International

About this course Erasmus/study abroad Key facts The joint honours programme allows Fantastic opportunities are available Duration: Three years full-time, you to choose modules from both throughout Europe and further afield four years with a placement International Relations and Politics through schemes such as Erasmus (optional) to create your own academic profile. and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Location: De Montfort University The programme will develop your educational, work-related and cultural understanding of critical ideas about experiences for up to a year. UCAS course code: L245 politics from the local to the global. See dmuglobal.com for more Entry and admissions criteria: • One of the Top 10 Politics and information. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points Public Policy departments in from at least two A-levels or UK Universities Graduate careers equivalent or De Montfort University was one of Our graduates have well-developed - International Baccalaureate: only three universities in the UK to research and communication skills, 28+ points be named a Jean Monnet Centre of as well as a good knowledge of Excellence in 2013 in recognition of international trends. Recent graduates - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C research and teaching excellence in have gone into roles in the Civil including English Language European studies. Service, charities, journalism and and Maths Our Politics and Public Policy working for MPs. If you have any other equivalent department not only provides first- qualifications, please visit class teaching, it also plays a key Student Case Study dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email role in shaping policy in the UK and Oli Jacob [email protected] to check your Europe. In 2014 a new DMU Policy Government and Politics eligibility. Commission was launched to capture Placement: IBM students’ policy ideas that will be English Language: IELTS 6.5 given to politicians ahead of the 2015 Oli was one of just four or equivalent graduates from the UK to be accepted General Election. As a university Interview required: No dedicated to the public good, DMU onto global giant IBM’s fast-track HR wants to give its students a voice that Leadership Development Programme. You may also be interested in: will be heard by those in power. International Relations BA, I believe DMU's placements Politics BA scheme has given me the edge in a highly competitive jobs market.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Politics • Politics Thought and • International Relations • Introduction to Analysis Dissertation Contemporary • Themes and Debates in Plus options from the International Relations International Relations following: • Global Comparative Theory • Globalisation and Politics Plus options from the Democracy • Introduction to following: • International Security in a Globalisation • The Politics of the Globalised World European Union • American Presidency • The Cold War • Politics and International • Developments in British Relations at Work Politics • Nationalism • Unity and Diversity in • Power, Politics and Contemporary America Morality • The Making of a Global • Public Policy Making World • Government and Politics • Political Analysis of China • Fundamentals of Public • Managing The Policy (Practice) Environment 188

Politics BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours

Key facts About this course dedicated to the public good, DMU wants to give its students a voice that Duration: Three years full-time, This course will help you understand will be heard by those in power. four years with a placement events and issues that shape our (optional) world, from local to global. The skills Erasmus/study abroad you learn on this course will open a Location: De Montfort University huge range of opportunities beyond Fantastic opportunities are available UCAS course code: Politics L200 the discipline. throughout Europe and further afield through schemes such as Erasmus Politics and History LV21 • Optional paid placement and #DMUglobal, offering invaluable Politics and Journalism LPF5 year offers invaluable educational, work-related and cultural Entry and admissions criteria: professional experience experiences for up to a year. - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points • One of the Top 10 Politics and See dmuglobal.com for more from at least two A-levels or Public Policy departments in information. equivalent or UK Universities International Relations and Politics - International Baccalaureate: • High-quality teaching, student Graduate careers 28+ points support and facilities The valuable analytical and - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C • Extensive specialist politics communication skills developed on including English Language staff expertise this course help our graduates go and Maths De Montfort University was one of on to work in the private and public sector at organisations including NHS If you have any other equivalent only three universities in the UK to trusts, education, health and police qualifications, please visit be named a Jean Monnet Centre of authorities, and work as researchers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Excellence in 2013 in recognition of in British and European parliaments. [email protected] to check your research and teaching excellence in eligibility. European studies. Our Politics and Public Policy Student Case Study English Language: IELTS 6.5 department not only provides first- Lottie Faver or equivalent class teaching, it also plays a key Journalism and Politics Interview required: No role in shaping policy in the UK and The module Europe. In 2014 a new DMU Policy You may also be interested choice on the course is Commission was launched to capture in: Public Administration and extensive. Each one helps to create a students’ policy ideas that will be Management BA, International clearer picture of how politics works, given to politicians ahead of the 2015 Relations BA who its main thinkers are and where General Election. As a university it has the most impact.

First year modules Politics Joint Hons: Third year modules • Political Thought • Dissertation Politics Single Honours: • Governance • Introduction to Politics Plus options from the • Introduction to Plus options from the following: Contemporary following: • Globalisation and International Relations • Governance Democracy • Global Comparative • Public Administration and • American Presidency Politics Management • International Security in • British Government and • Politics of the European a Globalised World Politics Union • Power, Politics and • Unity and Diversity in Morality Second year modules Contemporary America • Politics of Nationalism • Government and Business Politics Single Honours: • Managing the • Contemporary Environment • Political Theory Developments in British • Health Strategy and • Political Analysis Politics Management • Politics in Action • British Foreign Policy • International Organisations and Politics of Underdevelopment

For Joint honours options please see the relevant course page. For a full list of all optional and joint modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 189

Public Administration and Management BA (Hons) Politics and Relations International

About this course it also plays a key role in shaping Key facts policy in the UK and Europe. In 2014, Taught by world-leading academics Duration: Three years full-time, the Department launched a new in the field of public administration, four years with a placement DMU Policy Commission to capture this course is suitable for those (optional) who want to obtain the skills and students' policy ideas that were Location: De Montfort University subject knowledge that will enable presented to politicians in the House them to undertake management of Lords. UCAS course code: LN2F positions in the public sector or Students will benefit from guest Entry and admissions criteria: for private organisations working speaker events such as the annual - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points with government. US Congress to Campus and the from at least two A-levels or European Parliament to Campus This degree: equivalent or where high-profile politicians share • Offers an exciting opportunity their experiences of politics and invite - International Baccalaureate: to combine the study of applied questions from our students. 28+ points politics with the management of - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C modern society Learning and teaching including English Language • Combines practical knowledge Teaching includes lectures, tutorials and Maths of management practices and seminars, group work and and the public sector with an self-directed study. Assessment If you have any other equivalent understanding of global affairs includes coursework, presentations, qualifications, please visit • Provides a challenging alternative essays and reports, and normally dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email to standard business-related an exam. You will attend around 15 [email protected] to check your degree courses hours of timetabled taught sessions eligibility. • Offers an opportunity to undertake each week, and are expected to English Language: IELTS 6.5 a field trip to Hong Kong undertake at least 15 further hours of or equivalent independent study to complete project • Provides superb placement Interview required: No work and research. opportunities in the public and You may also be interested private sector Graduate careers in: Politics BA, International De Montfort University was one of The course prepares you for Relations BA only three universities in the UK to senior roles in public and private be named a Jean Monnet Centre of organisations where you can influence Excellence in 2013 in recognition of major decisions that affect us all. research and teaching excellence in Recent graduates are employed by European studies. NHS trusts, education, health and Our Politics and Public Policy police authorities and civil service department not only provides agencies, as well as in private sector first‑class teaching, business and management.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Introduction to Politics • Governance • Public Policy Making • British Government and • Political Thought and • Public Sector Strategic Politics Analysis Management • Comparative Politics • Political Analysis • Comparative Public • Introduction to • Government and Business Administration Globalisation • Making of a Global World Plus options from the • Politics in Action following: • Dissertation • Managing the Environment • Health Strategy and Management • Government and Policy in China 190

Fully qualifying law degrees designed to kick start your legal career and give you essential transferable Law skills for other professions.

Leicester De Montfort Law School has an excellent reputation for teaching an extensive range of quality legal courses. In fact, the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 ranks our courses in the top 15 of universities in England for student satisfaction.

DMU's growing reputation for applied research which benefits society had been confirmed with the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results, the UK-wide initiative to assess the quality of research in UK universities. Leicester De Montfort Law School has been ranked top modern university in the midlands, sixth overall among modern universities in the UK and has had research classed as ‘world-leading’, confirming our commitment to providing research-informed teaching. We place a strong emphasis on developing professional skills through activities such as mooting and client interviewing, which ensures that our graduates are well- equipped for future careers or further study. Leicester De Montfort Law School offers: • Pro-bono activities such as Street Law and our Law Clinic to enhance your employability • Fantastic facilities – our £35 million faculty building features an integrated law library, mock law courtroom and client interview room • A guaranteed place on our Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you wish to go on to qualify as a solicitor LAW (subject to conditions). • Our unique Careers Project, dedicated to enhancing your employability • Strong pastoral support and a focus on individual needs

Law 191 192 Law

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Business Law LLB 194

Business Management and Law BA (Hons) 195

Law LLB 196

Law and Criminal Justice LLB 197

Law and Economics BA (Hons) 198

Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB 199 194

Business Law LLB Law Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time The law permeates all aspects of A range of pro bono activities business, whether it is contracts, including Law Clinic and Street Law, Location: De Montfort University employment issues, property, will help you gain relevant work UCAS course code: M221 acquisitions and mergers or sales experience. and marketing. This qualifying law Entry and admissions criteria: For further details see: degree allows you to focus on all - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points dmu.ac.uk/placements aspects of business and commercial from at least two A-levels or law. You can specialise in areas equivalent or Graduate careers including international trade law, - International Baccalaureate: competition law and company law, The skills that you will develop during 28+ points giving you the breadth of knowledge your degree include analytical skills, - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C you need to start your career as a project management and problem including English Language business legal professional. solving, all of which are essential skills required in a wide variety of • As a qualifying law degree, this If you have any other equivalent professions including, Law, Business, course provides full exemption qualifications, please visit Banking and Finance and the from the academic stage of the dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Civil Service. professional qualification for [email protected] to check your solicitors and barristers eligibility. • Our philosophy is to respect and Student Case Study English Language: IELTS 6.5 or support individuals both through Thomas Harrison equivalent the nature of the course itself and LLB Law Interview required: No by means of our well-established personal tutor system You may also be interested I have really enjoyed my course; in: Law LLB, Law and Criminal • Our emphasis is on developing I found it interesting learning Justice LLB, Law, Human Rights key skills and preparing you for an about different areas of the law. and Social Justice LLB, and our attractive range of graduate careers I also enjoyed taking part in client joint degrees. • There are many opportunities to interviewing and mooting. Accreditation: participate in co-curricular activities This course meets the such as client interviewing, mooting, requirements of the Solicitors Street Law, and a number of Regulation Authority and the Bar student-led initiatives Standards Board.

First year modules • Law and Lawyering: • E-commerce Law • Constitutional and International Perspectives • Equity and Trusts* Administrative Law • Law of European Law* • Immigration and • Criminal Law • Law and Religion Refugee Law • English and European • Law of Tort* • Intellectual Property Law Legal Contexts • Lawyer and the • International Child Law • Law of Contract Marketplace • International Law • Police Powers • Labour Law Second year modules • Law and Medicine Third year modules • Law of Evidence • Business Entities Choose optional • Lawyering: Theory, Skills Plus optional modules: modules: and Ethics • Civil Liberties • Advanced Criminal Law • Legal History • Consumer Law • Commercial Law • Legal Research Project** • Criminology • Company Law • Penology • Family Law • Contemporary Issues in • Social Justice • Human Rights Jurisprudence • Sports Law • Land Law*

* You must select these modules if you want to gain a qualifying law degree recognised as such by the legal professions ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 195

Business Management and Law BA (Hons) Joint Honours Law

About this course Placements Key facts Studying both Business and A range of pro bono activities Duration: Three years full-time Law provides a wealth of career including Law Clinic and Street Law, Location: De Montfort University opportunities. Legal issues permeate will help you gain relevant work all aspects of work today, so experience and placements. UCAS course code: MN11 entering a legally focused career For further details see: Entry and admissions criteria: means you will often operate in a dmu.ac.uk/placements - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points business environment. from at least two A-levels or • A joint degree programme studying Graduate careers equivalent or both Business and Law modules The skills that you will develop during - International Baccalaureate: • An opportunity to transfer your degree include analytical skills, 28+ points to the Law LLB programme project management and problem - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C following a successful first year solving, all of which are essential (conditions apply) including English Language skills required in a wide variety of and Maths • Our philosophy is to respect and professions, including Law Business, support individuals both through Banking and Finance and the If you have any other equivalent the nature of the course itself and Civil Service. qualifications, please visit by means of our well-established dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email [email protected] to check your personal tutor system Student Case Study eligibility. • Our emphasis is on developing Jaideep Singh key skills and preparing you for an Business Management English Language: IELTS 6.5 or attractive range of graduate careers and Law equivalent There are many opportunities to Interview required: No My future career aspiration participate in co-curricular activities has changed over the years. I have You may also be interested in: such as client interviewing, mooting, always been fascinated by crime Law LLB, Law and Criminal Justice Street Law, and a number of student- and investigation and the role LLB, Law, Human Rights and led initiatives of a detective has always been Social Justice LLB, and our joint something I would love to do. I am degrees. now more focused on becoming a Accreditation: solicitor and with hard work, I hope This course meets the to get there one day soon. requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar First year modules • Consumer Law – Law options Standards Board. • Financial Decision Making • Civil Liberties • Advanced Criminal Law • Employability, • Criminology • Commercial Law Professionalism and • Family Law • Company Law Academic Study Skills • Human Rights • Contemporary Issues in • Global Business Issues • Land Law* Jurisprudence • Constitutional and • Law of European Law* • E-commerce Law Administrative Law • Law of Tort* • Equity and Trusts* • Law of Contract • Immigration and Third year modules Refugee Law Second year modules • Contemporary Business • Intellectual Property Law • Operations and Issues • International Child Law Contemporary Plus optional modules: • International Law Management – Business options • Labour Law • Service Operations • Law and Medicine Plus optional modules: • Law Dissertation** – Business options Management • Crisis & Business • Law of Evidence • Business Research Issues • Lawyering: Theory, Skills and Analysis Continuity Management • Strategy and Management and Ethics • European Business Issues • Legal History • Progressive Franchising Dissertation • Strategic Management • Penology – Law options • Social Justice • Business Entities • Sports Law

* You must select these modules if you want to gain an LLB fully qualifying degree ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 196

Law LLB Law Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time This course is the first stepping A range of pro bono activities stone to your legal career. You will including Law Clinic and Street Law, Location: De Montfort University develop your academic knowledge will help you gain relevant work UCAS course code: M100 and gain valuable transferable experience and placements. skills in problem solving, research Entry and admissions criteria: For further details see: and communication, which are in - Typical offers at 300 UCAS points dmu.ac.uk/placements demand by all employers, not just from at least two A-levels or in the legal profession. At Leicester equivalent or Graduate careers De Montfort Law School you will gain - International Baccalaureate: all the knowledge and expertise you The skills that you will develop during 30+ points need to become a successful lawyer, your degree include analytical skills, project management and problem - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C delivered by industry professionals solving, all of which are essential including English Language who will support and nurture your legal training. skills required in a wide variety of If you have any other equivalent professions, including Law, Business, • As a qualifying law degree, this qualifications, please visit Banking and Finance and the Civil course provides full exemption dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Service. Many graduates go into the from the academic stage of the [email protected] to check your legal profession and we guarantee professional qualification for eligibility. successful graduates a place on our solicitors and barristers Legal Practice Course. English Language: IELTS 6.5 or • Our philosophy is to respect and equivalent support individuals both through Student Case Study Interview required: No the nature of the course itself and Thomas Wyatt by means of our well-established You may also be interested LLB Law in: Business Law LLB, Law and personal tutor system Criminal Justice LLB, Law, Human • Our emphasis is on developing Rights and Social Justice LLB and key skills and preparing you for an Law is a fascinating subject and our joint degrees. attractive range of graduate careers I am never disappointed. Accreditation: • There are many opportunities to After finishing my degree I want This course meets the participate in co-curricular activities to go into teaching. The skills I’ve requirements of the Solicitors such as client interviewing, mooting, learnt during the course will be Regulation Authority and the Bar Street Law, and a number of invaluable. I took part in client Standards Board. student-led initiatives interviewing sessions and they taught me to think on my feet. They enhanced my interpersonal skills and ability to speak to people in a professional manner.

First year modules • Family Law • Equity and Trusts* • Constitutional and • Human Rights • Immigration and Administrative Law • Land Law* Refugee Law • English and European • Law of European Law* • Intellectual Property Law Legal Contexts • Law of Tort* • International Child Law • International Law • Law of Contract Third year modules • Criminal Law • Labour Law Choose optional • Law and Medicine Second year modules modules: • Law of Evidence • Lawyering: Theory, Skills Choose optional • Advanced Criminal Law and Ethics modules: • Commercial Law • Legal History • Business Entities • Company Law • Legal Research Project** • Consumer Law • Contemporary Issues • Penology • Civil Liberties in Jurisprudence • Social Justice • Criminology • E-commerce Law • Sports Law

* You must select these modules if you want to gain an LLB fully qualifying degree ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 197

Law and Criminal Justice LLB Law

About this course Placements Key facts This specialised, fully qualifying A range of pro bono activities Duration: Three years full-time Law degree focuses on criminal law including Law Clinic and Street Law, Location: De Montfort University and criminal justice. You will gain a will help you gain relevant work thorough understanding of how the experience and placements. UCAS course code: M211 criminal justice system works, look For further details see: dmu.ac.uk/ Entry and admissions criteria: at and understand crime and its placements - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points effect on society, and how the legal from at least two A-levels or profession can develop strategies to Graduate careers equivalent or combat or prosecute against it. This course will open up the legal - International Baccalaureate: • As a qualifying law degree, this profession but also a host of other 28+ points course provides full exemption roles within the Crown Prosecution from the academic stage of the - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C Service, the Probation Service and professional qualification for including English Language the Police. We guarantee successful solicitors and barristers graduates a place on our Legal If you have any other equivalent • Specialist options such as Practice Course. qualifications, please visit criminology, essentials of forensic dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email investigations and penology Student Case Study [email protected] to check your • Our philosophy is to respect and Yasmin Burgess eligibility. support individuals both through Year 3 English Language: IELTS 6.5 or the nature of the course itself and Law and Criminal equivalent by means of our well-established Justice LLB personal tutor system Interview required: No • Our emphasis is on developing The course and the lectures You may also be interested in: key skills and preparing you for an are fascinating. The dedicated Law Business Law LLB, Law LLB, Law, attractive range of graduate careers library has made studying a pleasure Law, Human Rights and Social and there is even a mock courtroom Justice LLB and our joint degrees. • There are many opportunities to and a client interview room where participate in co-curricular activities Accreditation: I have gained practical experience, such as client interviewing, mooting, This course meets the requirements giving me the competitive edge in Street Law, and a number of of the Solicitors Regulation the job market. student-led initiatives Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

First year modules • Human Rights • E-commerce Law • Constitutional and • Land Law* • Equity and Trusts* Administrative Law • Law of European Law* • Immigration and • Law of Contract • Law of Tort* Refugee Law • Criminal Law • Law and Religion • Intellectual Property Law • English and European • Police Powers • International Child Law Legal Contexts • Lawyer and the • International Law Marketplace • Labour Law Second year modules • Lawyer and International • Law and Medicine Perspectives • Law of Evidence Choose optional • Lawyering: Theory, Skills modules: Third year modules and Ethics • Business Entities • Legal History • Consumer Law Choose optional • Legal Research Project** • Civil Liberties modules: • Penology • Criminology • Advanced Criminal Law • Social Justice • Essentials of Forensic • Commercial Law • Sports Law Investigations • Company Law • Family Law • Contemporary Issues in Jurisprudence

* You must select these modules if you want to gain a qualifying law degree recognised as such by the legal professions ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 198

Law and Economics BA (Hons) Joint Honours Law Key facts About this course Placements Duration: Three years full-time This course is designed to give A range of pro bono activities you a broad understanding of both including Law Clinic and Street Law, Location: De Montfort University Law and Economics. You will apply will help you gain relevant work UCAS course code: ML21 economic strategies alongside legal experience and placements. principles to contemporary business Entry and admissions criteria: For further details see: issues, developing your analytical and - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points dmu.ac.uk/placements decision-making skills, allowing you from at least two A-levels or to confidently enter the next stage of equivalent or Graduate careers your career. - International Baccalaureate: The skills that you will develop during • An opportunity to transfer 28+ points your degree include analytical skills, to the Law LLB programme project management and problem - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C following a successful first year solving, all of which are essential including English Language (conditions apply) skills required in a wide variety of and Maths • Our philosophy is to respect and professions, including Law, Business, If you have any other equivalent support individuals both through Banking and Finance and the qualifications, please visit the nature of the course itself and Civil Service. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email by means of our well-established [email protected] to check your personal tutor system eligibility. • Our emphasis is on developing English Language: IELTS 6.5 or key skills and preparing you for an equivalent attractive range of graduate careers • There are many opportunities to Interview required: No participate in co-curricular activities You may also be interested such as client interviewing, mooting, in: Law LLB, Law and Criminal Street Law, and a number of Justice LLB, Law, Human Rights student-led initiatives and Social Justice LLB, and our joint degrees

First year modules • Family Law • Immigration and • Law Modules • Human Rights Refugee Law • Law of Obligations • Land Law* • Intellectual Property Law • Public Law • Law of European Law* • International Child Law • Economics Modules • Law of Tort* • International Law • Applied Economics • Economics options • Labour Law • Employability, • European Business Issues • Law and Medicine Professionalism and • Financial Markets • Law of Evidence Academic Study and Institutions • Lawyering: Theory, Skills • Financial Decision Making and Ethics Third year modules • Legal History Second year modules • Applied Economic Theory • Legal Research Project** • Penology • Business and Managerial Plus optional modules: • Social Justice Economics • Law options • Sports Law • Advanced Criminal Law Plus optional modules: • Economic options • Commercial Law • Law options • Financial Markets and the • Company Law • Business Entities Central Bank • Contemporary Issues • Consumer Law • International Trade and in Jurisprudence • Civil Liberties Development Issues • E-commerce Law • Criminology • Economics Dissertation • Equity and Trusts*

* You must select these modules if you want to gain an LLB fully qualifying degree ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk 199

Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB Law

About this course will help you gain relevant work Key facts experience and placements. This law degree is ideal if you want Duration: Three years full-time to focus on how individuals are For further details see: Location: Leicester De Montfort protected and interact on issues dmu.ac.uk/placements Law School, De Montfort University such as immigration, housing and UCAS course code: M200 state benefits. The course also Graduate careers prepares you for a career in housing, Entry and admissions criteria: immigration, social welfare, charities The skills that our students develop - Typical offers at 280 UCAS points and the voluntary sector. during their degree include analytical ability, project management and from at least two A-levels or • As a qualifying law degree, this problem solving, all of which are equivalent or course provides full exemption essential skills required in a wide - International Baccalaureate: from the academic stage of the variety of professions, including Law 28+ points professional qualification for Business, Civil Service, Banking solicitors and barristers - Five GCSEs at grades A*–C and Finance and Government and including English Language • Specialist options such as the public sector. We guarantee human rights, social justice, and successful graduates a place on our If you have any other equivalent immigration and refugee law Legal Practice Course. qualifications, please visit • Our philosophy is to respect and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email [email protected] to check your support individuals both through Student Case Study eligibility. the nature of the course itself and Amanda Rogowska by means of our well-established Year 3 English Language: IELTS 6.5 or personal tutor system Law, Human Rights and equivalent • Our emphasis is on developing Social Justice LLB Interview required: No key skills and preparing you for an attractive range of graduate careers I have had a great experience You may also be interested in: at De Montfort Law School for a Business Law LLB, Law LLB, Law • There are many opportunities to number of reasons. The lecturers and Criminal Justice LLB and our participate in co-curricular activities have been incredibly supportive, joint degrees. such as client interviewing, mooting, and most importantly, I have had Street Law, and a number of Accreditation: the opportunities to participate in student-led initiatives This course meets the various law-related extracurricular requirements of the Solicitors activities, which have strengthened Placements Regulation Authority and the Bar my CV significantly. Standards Board. A range of pro bono activities including Law Clinic and Street Law,

First year modules • Law of European Law* • E-commerce Law • Constitutional and • Law of Tort* • Equity and Trusts* Administrative Law • Law and Religion • Immigration and • Law of Contract • Police Powers Refugee Law • Criminal Law • Lawyer and the • Intellectual Property Law • English and European Marketplace • International Child Law Legal Contexts • Lawyer and International • International Law Perspectives • Labour Law Second year modules • Law and Medicine Third year modules • Law of Evidence • Human Rights • Social Justice • Lawyering: Theory, Skills Plus optional modules: Plus optional modules: and Ethics • Business Entities • Legal History • Advanced Criminal Law • Consumer Law • Legal Research Project** • Commercial Law • Civil Liberties • Penology • Company Law • Criminology • Social Justice • Contemporary Issues in • Family Law • Sports Law • Land Law* Jurisprudence

* You must select these modules if you want to gain a qualifying law degree recognised as such by the legal professions. ** You may substitute one of the listed modules for a self study research project For a full list of all optional modules visit the course page at dmu.ac.uk Mathematics and Physics

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201 Mathematics and Physics and Mathematics

Our courses are designed to develop your technical and practical skills, enabling you to apply mathematics and physics to solve real-life problems in the work environment.

Discover high-quality research, which directly informs teaching to ensure all of courses are at the cutting-edge of new developments. Take a year in industry as part of your studies and increase your employment prospects. All of our degree courses provide you with the opportunity to complete an optional twelve-month work placement. 202

Specialist facilities: Graduate careers: We have a number of laboratories and areas equipped to Mathematics and Physics graduates are in high demand. facilitate your studies across a wide range of aspects of At the end of your course, you will have logical and physics and mathematics including: analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities, good computing techniques and the employability • A mechanics laboratory for the study of thermo-fluids, skills to enter a wide range of careers. These include: solid mechanics and dynamics research and development, design and production, • The new optics laboratory is equipped to study various medical physics, geophysics, biophysics, astronomy, optical phenomena nanotechnology, teaching, patent law (UK and European), meteorology, computing (hardware and software), • State-of-the-art electrical and electronic administration and management, accountancy, banking experimental facilities and science journalism. • A spacious radio frequency reverberation chamber

Mathematics and Physics and Faraday cage for use in radio frequency (RF) engineering and electromagnetics experiments Placement opportunities: • A digital design suite equipped with the latest 8 and All full-time degree students have the opportunity to 32‑bit embedded microprocessor platforms undertake a twelve-month work placement. We have • The communications laboratory equipped for a dedicated placement unit to help you with your CV, RF engineering interview skills and placement application. Placements can enhance your career prospects and give you the • A purpose-built engine testing facility with full chance to use theory from the classroom in a real-world instrumentation to measure engine performance scenario before you graduate. and emissions • Computing laboratories that provide a range of platforms including Windows, Linux and Apple OSX 203

Fees:

For tuition fee information, visit Physics and Mathematics dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, go to dmu.ac.uk/technology

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Mathematics BSc (Hons) 205

Physics BSc (Hons) 206

Physics MPhys (Hons) 207 Mathematics and Physics

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Mathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics and Mathematics

About this course computer-based laboratory sessions. Key facts The choice of software used in This course has been developed to Duration: Three years full-time, modules is informed by industrial enable you to develop your technical four years with placement (optional) and practical skills, allowing you to practice, ensuring your technical Location: De Montfort University use mathematics to solve real-life and practical skills are up-to-date problems in the workplace. The and relevant. UCAS course code: G100 course has a strong emphasis on Assessment is typically a combination Entry and admissions criteria: the applications of mathematics, of individual assignments, time- - Normally 280 UCAS points from statistics and operational research constrained phase tests, a portfolio at least two A-levels or equivalent with a solid theoretical background. of tutorial and lab work, reports, including A-level Mathematics at You will be taught to use industry- presentations and exams. grade B or above or standard software such as Minitab, - International Baccalaureate: Facilities SPSS, SAS, Matlab and you will 28+ points with a 6 in higher work on scenario-based examples Our high-specification computing level mathematics allowing you to apply and develop laboratories are equipped with the - Plus five GCSEs at grade C your mathematical and practical skills latest PCs and Macs running current or above including English via written reports, lab assessments professional-standard software and Mathematics and verbal presentations. including Windows, Linux and OS X. If you have any other equivalent Normally four modules are studied All the machines are interconnected qualifications, please visit each year. The first year includes via the faculty network to a dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email core modules in mathematics, dedicated high-performance file [email protected] to check your statistics, operational research and server for storage and backup of eligibility. computer modelling. In the second students’ work. and final years, mathematics, English Language: IELTS 6.0 or statistics and operational research There are also a number of study equivalent content is further developed. To spaces that are available for you to Interview required: No tailor your degree to your specific use on a casual basis throughout requirements and interests, you the year. You may also be interested in: will have the option of choosing a Computing for Business BSc module from a range of mathematical Student opportunities (Hons), Physics BSc (Hons) application areas. You can choose to take an optional twelve-month work placement as Learning and teaching part of your course. Our Work- The course is taught by friendly, Based Learning Unit offers CV and knowledgeable and experienced interview workshops, helps you staff who use a variety of teaching to obtain a relevant professional and learning methods including placement as well as monitoring your formal lectures, tutorials and progress during the placement year.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Foundations and Algebra • Linear Algebra and • Final year project • Mathematical Methods Discrete Mathematics Optional modules: • Statistics and Operational • Further Mathematical • Nonlinear dynamical Research I Methods systems • Computer modelling • Statistics and Operational • Statistical Modelling Research II • Advanced Operational Optional modules: Research • Data Management • Mobile games (option • C++ Programming module) • Data Mining (option Module) • Mobile robotics, fuzzy logic and knowledge based systems 206

Physics BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course Assessment is typically through exams, phase tests, laboratory Duration: Physics is considered by many to be the most important of all the natural exercises, reports and presentations, BSc: Three years full-time or sciences; its theories attempt to along with individual and group four years with work placement describe the behaviour of the smallest coursework. There is an emphasis (optional) building blocks of matter, light, the on practical skills underpinned by theoretical understanding. Location: De Montfort University universe and everything in between. UCAS course code: 52F1 Recognised by the Institute of Facilities Physics, this course is designed to We have a number of laboratories Entry and admissions criteria: help graduates develop the skills

Mathematics and Physics equipped to facilitate the study of - Normally 280 UCAS points from sought by employers including the many aspects of physics. Alongside at least two A-levels or equivalent, ability to state and solve problems, our electronic and mechanical one of which should be in to think clearly and logically and to engineering facilities, there is an Mathematics or Physics at grade communicate complex ideas. optics laboratory, a radio frequency C or above or As a physics student, you will (RF) reverberation chamber and Faraday cage, a communications - International Baccalaureate: benefit from our strong research across computing, engineering and laboratory equipped for RF 28+ points with a 5 in higher level technology disciplines. This course engineering and a purpose-built mathematics or physics will also enable you to develop an engine test cell. There is also a digital design studio. - Plus five GCSEs at grade C understanding of the technological or above, including English and engineering applications of Our rapid product development and and Mathematics physics. Graduates will have a head manufacturing facilities are among start in a range of industrial and the best in the UK. We have an If you have any other equivalent scientific careers. extensive range of machines capable qualifications, please visit of producing prototype and production dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Teaching and assessment parts, along with specialised CAD/ [email protected] to check your The course is taught by CAM software, reverse engineering eligibility. knowledgeable, experienced staff and material test equipment. who will help you to gain a sound English Language: IELTS 6.0 or understanding of the fundamental Student opportunities equivalent laws of physics, along with the You can choose to take an optional personal skills that will enable you to Interview required: No twelve-month work placement as study successfully and embark on a part of your course. Our Work-Based You may also be interested in: rewarding career. Learning Unit offers CV and interview Mathematics BSc (Hons), Study takes place through lectures, workshops, helping you to obtain a Physics MPhys (Hons) supporting tutorials and laboratory relevant professional placement as classes. Learning takes place through well as monitoring your progress the research and the presentation during the placement year. of findings, report writing, individual and group assignments and practical, work-based exercises.

First year modules Optional modules: • Signal Processing • Physics Fundamentals • Engineering Science I • High Frequency • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science II Technology • Electrical and Electronic • Embedded Systems and • Solid Mechanics Principles Drives • Mobile Communication • Mechanical Principles • Electronic Communication • Power Electronics Engineering • Systems Integration Second year modules • Control and • Dynamics and Control instrumentation • Mobile Robotics • Quantum Physics • Fuzzy logic and • Optics Third year modules Knowledge Based • Electromagnetics Systems • Advanced Engineering • Individual Project • Nonlinear Dynamic Mathematics Optional modules: Systems • Medical Physics 207

Physics MPhys (Hons) Mathematics and Physics and Mathematics

About this course for students who aspire to a career as Key facts Physics is considered by many to be a professional physicist. The course Duration: the most important of all the natural provides a broad and deep exposure sciences; its theories attempt to to the subject. MPhys: Four years full-time, describe the behaviour of the smallest five years with work placement building blocks of matter, light, the Teaching and assessment (optional) universe, and everything in between. The course is taught by knowledgeable, experienced staff who will help you Location: De Montfort University The four-year Physics MPhys to gain a sound understanding of the (Hons) includes an integrated year UCAS course code: 52F2 fundamental laws of physics, along with of Master's level study, in addition the personal skills that will enable you to the three-year BSc (Hons). The Entry and admissions criteria: to study successfully and embark on a fourth year gives you a deeper - Normally 300 UCAS points from rewarding career. understanding of physics and allows at least two A-levels or equivalent, you to focus more specifically on your Study takes place through lectures, one of which should be in area of interest. supporting tutorials and laboratory Mathematics or Physics at grade classes. Assessment is typically After you have completed the C or above or through exams, phase tests, three-year BSc (Hons), as part of laboratory exercises, reports and the MPhys (Hons) final year, you - International Baccalaureate: presentations, along with individual will carry out an advanced research 28+ points with a 5 in higher level and group coursework. project in an area of physics or a mathematics or physics relevant area related to your personal Facilities and career interest, as well as study - Plus five GCSEs at grade C We have a number of laboratories a choice of master’s-level module or above, including English equipped to facilitate the study of many options in pure and applied physics. and Mathematics aspects of physics. Alongside our By expanding the knowledge gained electronic and mechanical engineering If you have any other equivalent in the BSc (Hons) you will have facilities, there is an optics laboratory, developed the relevant advanced qualifications, please visit a radio frequency (RF) reverberation skills and knowledge to continue dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email chamber and Faraday cage, a into a research career or establish communications laboratory equipped [email protected] to check your yourself in industry. for RF engineering and a purpose-built eligibility. Recognised by the Institute of Physics, engine test cell. There is also a digital English Language: IELTS 6.0 or this course is designed to help design studio. graduates develop the skills sought by equivalent employers including the ability to state Student opportunities Interview required: No and solve problems, to think clearly You can choose to take an optional and logically and to communicate twelve-month work placement as You may also be interested in: complex ideas. part of your course. Our Work-Based Physics BSc (Hons), As a physics student you will benefit Learning Unit offers CV and interview Mathematics BSc (Hons) from our strong research across workshops, helping you to obtain a computing, engineering and technology relevant professional placement as well disciplines. The four-year MPhys as monitoring your progress during the degree has been designed primarily placement year.

First year modules • Control and Fourth year modules • Physics Fundamentals instrumentation • Physics Project • Engineering Mathematics Third year modules Optional modules: • Electrical and Electronic • Individual Project • Holographic Imaging Principles • Physics of • Mechanical Principles Optional modules: Semiconductors Devices • Medical Physics Second year modules • Nanomaterials and • Signal Processing Nanoelectronics • Quantum Physics • High Frequency • Rapid Prototyping • Optics Technology Techniques • Electromagnetics • Solid Mechanics • Physical and Electrical • Advanced Engineering • Mobile Communication Measurements Mathematics • Power Electronics • Fabrication Technologies Optional modules: • Systems Integration • Artificial Intelligence • Engineering Science I • Dynamics and Control • Mobile Robotics • Engineering Science II • Mobile Robotics • Intelligent Mobile Robotics • Embedded Systems and • Fuzzy logic and Drives Knowledge Based • Electronic Communication Systems Engineering • Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Music

208 MUSIC 209 Music

Whether your passion is to work in the media or music industry, we can provide you with the skills needed to succeed. Our industry-focused courses and vibrant culture give you the technical knowledge and creative freedom to develop your artistic talents.

Experience our state-of-the-art facilities including industry-standard performance and teaching spaces, recording studios, music and radio production suites, acoustically treated workshops, isolated booths and multi-user audio laboratories; providing you with the real-world skills and experience to give your career a flying start. Benefit from industrial partnerships with organisations the James industry accreditation body which actively provides industry support and links between education and media. Take a year in industry as part of your studies and increase your employment prospects. Many of our degree courses provide you with the opportunity to complete an optional 12-month work placement. Learn from expert staff, who are all active musicians and researchers, regularly publishing and presenting their world-leading work in concerts at both a national and international level. Engage with guest speakers, including distinguished composers, producers and other practitioners from the UK and abroad. Music

210 211 Music Facilities: Audio and Recording Technology BSc (Hons) 212 Our multi-million pound Creative Technology Studios and Courtyard Studio boast a range of industry-standard Music Technology BSc (Hons) 213 equipment. You will benefit from a suite of recording studios and control rooms equipped with the latest digital Music, Technology and Innovation BA (Hons) 214 and analogue equipment, Mac and PC-based systems, Music, Technology and Performance BA running industry-standard software for recording, 215 creation and manipulation of sound, purpose-built (Hons) audio test laboratories, HD video editing facilities, a broadcast-standard radio station and an extensive range of portable equipment and microphones. You will also have access to state-of-the-art, fully digitally equipped performance and teaching spaces, including a multi-million pound Performance Arts Centre for Excellence building.

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

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Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 212 Accredited by In partnership with Audio and Recording Technology BSc (Hons)

Music Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Three years full-time, This industry-focused course is ideal Our multi-million pound Creative four years with placement for those with a passion for audio Technology Studios feature a host of production who want to develop a industry-standard video, audio and Location: De Montfort University portfolio of the technical and creative radio production suites, and two fully UCAS course code: J930 skills needed to pursue a successful equipped recording studios, featuring Entry and admissions criteria: career in the music industries. analogue and digital recording systems and surround-sound monitoring. - Five GCSEs at grade C or above, The course – accredited by JAMES including Maths and English, plus (Joint Audio Media Educations The studios give you the opportunity one of the following: Support) – covers the science and to study in a new technology-led - 260 UCAS points from at least technology of audio and recording environment and gain the knowledge two A-levels or equivalent systems and how these can be and experience of creative used effectively in recording, mixing, technologies to support your academic - International Baccalaureate: mastering and sound design. study. The studios are also supported 28+ points by a team of academic specialists Delivered in conjunction with If you have any other equivalent delivering teaching in the principles commercial recording studio qualifications, please visit and techniques of media technology the Confetti Institute of Creative dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email and production. Technologies in Nottingham, you will [email protected] to check your gain valuable, practical experience in a Facilities at Confetti include state- eligibility. real studio with professional recording of-the-art recording, mixing and English Language: IELTS 6.0 or specialists and musicians. mastering suites and recording studios. equivalent This course is run in partnership with Placements Interview required: No JAMES on behalf of the Association Students have taken part in work You may also be interested in: of Professional Recording Services experience placements at a number Music Technology BSc (Hons) (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG) and the UK Screen Association. of local, national and international companies recently, including Dean Learning and teaching Street Studio and our own Creative Technology Studios. You will develop skills in audio mixing and mastering, learn the principles of Graduate careers electronics and acoustics, study the measurement and design of recording Recent graduates are now pursuing and audio production environments, careers as freelance audio engineers, and produce sound for digital media, music producers, studio engineers including radio, video, multimedia and technical operators, and work and online. for companies including The Sound Company Ltd and the Ideal World Course modules are taught using a Home Shopping Channel. variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and work-based exercises, enabling you to share knowledge and information, and demonstrate practical techniques. Project-based learning is also used to develop your research, presentation and communication skills. Assessment includes exams, practical projects and assignments.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Recording Technology 1 • Recording Technology 2 • Mastering and Post- • Midi Systems • Audio Synthesis Production • Audio Technology 1 Technology • Studio Technology • Multimedia 1 • Audio Technology 2 • Final Year Project 213

Music Technology BSc (Hons) Music

About this course acoustics. You will normally attend Key facts around 12–16 hours of timetabled Music and sound make a significant Duration: Three years full-time, taught sessions each week, and are contribution to the British economy four years with placement (optional) through the creative industries, expected to undertake at least 14–16 Location: De Montfort University which require qualified graduates further hours of directed independent possessing the right mix of creativity study and assignments as required. UCAS course code: JW9H and technical proficiency. You will be assessed through a variety of methods including practical Entry and admissions criteria: This course will give you a thorough assignments, exams, technical - Normally 260 UCAS points from understanding of the science and reports, essays and presentations. at least two A-levels or equivalent, technological skills that underpin the with five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and music and audio industries. Placements Maths, or; There is a strong emphasis on Students have taken part in work the application of knowledge and experience placements at a vast - International Baccalaureate: professional practice, leading to number of local, national and 28+ points practical and marketable skills international companies including If you have any other equivalent for a variety of music and audio- the BBC. qualifications, please visit related careers. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Facilities [email protected] to check your You will learn about the complete eligibility. music and audio production process Our multi-million pound Creative from creation to delivery and will Technology Studios boast a English Language: IELTS 6.0 or have the opportunity to create music wide range of industry-standard equivalent and manipulate sound alongside equipment. You will benefit from a Interview required: No established composers. You will suite of recording studios and control record, mix and master in our suite of rooms equipped with the latest digital You may also be interested in: comprehensively equipped studios, and analogue equipment, Mac and Audio and Recording Technology while learning about the important PC-based systems, running industry- BSc (Hons) underlying electronic and computing standard software for recording, technologies. creation and manipulation of sound, purpose-built audio test laboratories, With optional modules in the final HD video editing facilities, a year, you can further develop your broadcast-standard radio station specific interests and tailor your and an extensive range of portable degree to your intended career path. equipment and microphones.

Learning and teaching Graduate careers Teaching involves a mixture of Graduates have the key skills to lectures, studio sessions, practical pursue a variety of careers in the classes and laboratory work. creative and media industries. Typical Emphasis is placed upon gaining areas of employment include studio practical experience and applying engineering, radio and television it in a professional context. Areas production, music for film and video, of study include sound engineering, post-production, computer game composition and performance, audio sound design, technical sales and technology, music programming support, audiovisual installation, and computing, digital media and multimedia and web design.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Creating with Technology • Composing with • Studio Engineering • Introduction to Technology • Technology Project Audio Production • Audio Production Optional modules: • Audio Technology I • Audio Technology II • Creating and Composing • Multimedia • Computer Music • Studio Technology Software Systems • AV Post Production • Radio Production 214

Music, Technology and Innovation BA (Hons)

Music Key facts About this course attend concerts and performances with an engaged and critical ear. Duration: Three years full-time Music, Technology and Innovation focuses on composition and Location: De Montfort University production, and explores the Facilities UCAS course code: J932 extraordinary musical possibilities You will have access to state-of-the-art, offered by new technologies. It is ideal fully digitally equipped performance Entry and admissions criteria: for forward-thinking and imaginative and teaching spaces, including the - Normally 260 UCAS points, with individuals whose passion is to create multi-million pound Performance Arts at least 160 points from two full exceptional music and forge a unique Centre for Excellence. A-levels including a grade C or voice within the arts and creative above in Music/Music Technology, industries. DMU has superb recording studios or; within our Creative Technology You will explore an extensive range of Studios and excellent laboratories - International Baccalaureate: approaches to creating and performing, and rehearsal spaces, all of which are 28+ points such as multi-track recording and available outside class times through production, sound synthesis theory and - Five GCSEs grades A*-C our online booking system. There is practice, music and sound for moving including English Language or also an extensive equipment loans image, site-specific and installation Literature at grade C or above. facility for off-campus work. work, computer coding for the creative If you have any other equivalent artist, and advanced surround sound Student opportunities qualifications, please visit and diffusion. We have numerous research dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email You will study digital and post-digital collaborations and exchanges [email protected] to check your history and aesthetics to inspire your with universities and institutions eligibility. creative vision and link your music internationally including Université English Language: IELTS 6.5 or meaningfully to the world. Based on de Paris (Sorbonne), Université de equivalent your goals, you will choose specific Montreal, the Royal College of Music, compositional, technical and theoretical Stockholm, and Ionian University, Corfu, Interview required: No topics to research more deeply, and you may choose to study at some You may also be interested in: particularly as you enter our highly of these. Music, Technology and flexible third year of study. Performance BA (Hons), Graduate careers Performing Arts BA (Hons) Learning and teaching The creative industries are a huge Our internationally recognised staff economic growth area and digital provide you with wide-ranging musical music and audio are central to and technological expertise. Teaching contemporary media. is carried out through lectures, seminars, practical workshops and Graduates have found employment rehearsals and you will have extensive with large companies such as the BBC individual contact. Assessment is (radio and television), ITV, Sony Music, primarily through musical, practical and Sony Computer Entertainment, Warner written coursework. Self-motivation is a Music Group, Ableton and Babel Media key ingredient and outside set teaching (Toronto). Smaller genre-based labels times you are expected to research and have included Ninja Tune and K7, as develop your own projects as well as to well as wide range of content and post- production companies.

First year modules Optional modules: Optional modules: • Foundations of Music • Creative Coding for Music • Advanced Creative • Introduction to • Sound and Image Projects Audio Production • Electronic Musical • Music, Media and • Digital Cultures Instrument Building Community Arts • Creating with Technology • Sound in Space • Composing with Dance • Audio Production • Installation Art Second year modules • Music Industry Third year modules Management • Composing with • Media Industry Technology • Dissertation or Final Management • Ideas in Music and Sonic Project • Studio Engineering Arts • Performance, Interaction and Digital Technologies 215

Music, Technology and Performance BA (Hons) Music

About this course Each year, a wide range of guest Key facts speakers from the UK and abroad The Music, Technology and Duration: Three years full-time Performance degree will help you to share insights from their professional develop new performance approaches experience. Recent visitors include: Location: De Montfort University Martyn Ware (Human League), Chris and skills, through investigating recent UCAS course code: JW93 and emerging technologies. Watson and Evelyn Glennie. Entry and admissions criteria: It is aimed at musicians experienced Facilities Five GCSEs at grade C or above, in performance and music technology, We offer state-of-the-art performance including Maths and English, plus who are interested in how technology and teaching spaces, including a one of the following: can enable innovative ways of multi-million pound Performance Arts - 260 UCAS points from at least performing and interacting with Centre for Excellence. You have access two A-levels or equivalent, other musicians and artists and to superb recording and foley studios how it can give rise to new forms of within DMU’s Creative Technology including a grade C in musical expression. Studios and excellent laboratories Music/Music Technology Taught by internationally recognised and rehearsal spaces, all of which are - International Baccalaureate: staff, you will explore improvisation, available outside class times through 28+ points our online booking system. There is human-computer interaction, the role If you have any other equivalent of the human body in performance, also an extensive equipment loans qualifications, please visit site-specific and installation work, facility for off-campus work. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email appropriated technology, digital and Graduate careers [email protected] to check your post-digital aesthetics, interacting (including through technology) with The creative industries are a huge eligibility. artists in other art forms and the economic growth area, and digital English Language: IELTS 6.5 or relationship between the recording music is central to contemporary media. equivalent and performing musician. Recent graduates are now composers, Interview required: No Learning and teaching sound designers, performing and recording artists and session You may also be interested in: Teaching is carried out through musicians, recording engineers, Music, Technology and Innovation lectures, seminars, practical workshops producers, and audio technicians. BA (Hons), Performing Arts BA and rehearsals and assessment is They also work in music management, (Hons) primarily through musical, practical and theatre, radio content and production, written coursework. Self-motivation is a television, music retail, music key ingredient and outside set teaching and internet publishing, software times you are expected to research and development and music education at develop your own projects, as well as to all levels. attend concerts and performances with an engaged and critical ear.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Foundations of Music • Performing with • Music, Technology • Techniques of Technology and Performance Digital Audio • Ideas in Music and Sonic Dissertation or Final • Digital Cultures Arts Performance Project • Creating with Technology Optional modules: Optional modules: • Composing with • Advanced Creative Technology Projects • Creative Coding for Music • Performance, Interaction • Electronic Musical and Digital Technologies Instrument Building • Installation Art • Sound in Space • Music, Media and Community Arts • Music Industry Management • Media Industry Management • Composing with Dance • Studio Engineering 216

Our pre and post-registration courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), making sure you are learning to the high-quality standards required to work in the dynamic and exciting nursing and midwifery professions.

100 per cent of our Nursing graduates are in New courses have been developed in conjunction employment or further study within six months of with NHS practitioners to make sure our provision graduating, earning an average salary of more than is aligned with the requirements of the healthcare sector. £21,634 (DLHE 2012/13). You will be taught by expert healthcare professionals, making sure you are equipped with the skills needed

Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing We have developed regional and national partnerships, for when you graduate. including with the local charity LOROS, enabling us to create The Centre for the Promotion of Excellence in Palliative Care (CPEP), as well as with the cancer support charity Macmillan. These links impact our teaching ethos, attitude and focus, meaning you will learn real-world practices in a first-class teaching environment.

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Facilities: Graduate careers: A £12 million investment means that you will learn in Upon successful completion of the course, you will be new clinical skills suites, a moving and handling laboratory, eligible to apply for jobs in the health sector in the the cardiopulmonary resuscitation area, and the sensory UK, EU, Australia, Canada and the USA (subject to room. All of which have been built and designed with you country-specific criteria). in mind. Once qualified, our postgraduate study opportunities Our facilities replicate that found in clinical settings further enhance your knowledge and skills; including meaning that you can work in safe practical settings Master’s degrees, Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) with the support of our academics before going out on modules and professional doctorates. your placement. Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing 219

Midwifery BSc (Hons) 220 Nursing and Midwifery (Pre-Registration Midwifery)

Nursing with Registration (Adult Nursing) 221 BSc (Hons)

Nursing with Registration (Child Nursing) 222 BSc (Hons)

Nursing with Registration BSc (Hons) 224 (Dual Registration)

Nursing with Registration (Learning 225 Disability Nursing) BSc (Hons)

Nursing with Registration (Mental Health 226 Nursing) BSc (Hons)

Fees: For tuition fee information, visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalfees

How to apply: Download a direct application at dmu.ac.uk/intapp and return by email to [email protected]

Contact details: T: +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70 E: [email protected] For more information on all of the courses in this section, visit dmu.ac.uk/hls

Please note that the course information is correct at the time of print and is subject to review each year so may vary. 220 Accredited by Midwifery BSc (Hons) (Pre-Registration Midwifery)

Key facts About this course Facilities Duration: Three years full-time • 100 per cent of graduates Extensive recent investment in (45 week year) seeking to enter employment our first-class facilities include or further study are successful purpose-built clinical skills areas Location: De Montfort University within six months of graduating and Home Environment Suites UCAS course code: B720 (DLHE 2013/14) providing practical learning in a safe environment. Entry and admissions criteria: • Professionally accredited by the

Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing - Six GCSEs at grade C with Nursing and Midwifery Council at least two at grade B, or (NMC) Graduate careers above, including Maths, English • Once qualified, graduate Upon graduation you will be eligible and Science, plus one of the Midwives can expect to start on to register with the NMC, allowing following, or equivalent: a salary of more than £22,234 you to practise as a midwife in the UK. Midwives can then apply - 300 UCAS points from a (nhscareers.nhs.uk) to work in the EU, as well as in maximum of three A-levels with A midwife is the lead professional Commonwealth countries such as at least one subject to include at normal births. This course Canada and Australia. Health and Social Care, Biology, develops competent and confident Sports Science, Chemistry, professionals, able to practise Recent graduates also choose Physics, Psychology or Sociology midwifery upon qualification. to continue their professional at grade B or above or development with further study - International Baccalaureate: Learning and teaching on one of our postgraduate and research courses, including the 28+ Points Theoretical teaching is on average Midwifery Practice MSc and 30 hours each week, but varies If you have any other equivalent our range of Learning Beyond as the course progresses with qualifications, please visit Registration (LBR) opportunities; more independent learning dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email which enhance your career prospects encouraged. Theory is assessed [email protected] to check your and help you prepare you for senior by exams, assignments and eligibility. roles in the NHS or at higher presentations throughout. English Language: IELTS 7.0 in education institutions. all components, or equivalent Clinical practice placements are currently based on a minimum of Additional information You must be able to demonstrate 37.5 hours per week. the qualities, skills and attributes You will need to submit a criminal commensurate with the records certificate from your home requirements and competencies Placements country, which needs to be cleared of the course, evidenced by Placements are based in NHS in accordance with DMU's admission transferability of life skills or work/ hospitals, midwifery-led units and policy. Contact us to up-to-date voluntary experience. community areas. information. Interview required: Yes, overseas You will be individually mentored students will be interviewed via by a different midwife on each Skype or telephone. placement and will work the same You may also be interested in: off-duty, which can include nights, Nursing with Registration weekends and on-call duties. Midwifery lecturers are all practising midwives, and participate in student assessment.

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Caring and Compassion: • Evidence-Based • Dissertation Introduction to Midwifery Holistic Midwifery • Continuity and and Professional Practice • Complexity in Midwifery Practice • Communication and Childbearing • Midwife as Leader Contextual issues • Critical Skills for for Childbearing Midwifery Practice • Scientific Underpinnings of Midwifery Care 221 Accredited by Nursing with Registration (Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons) Nursing and Midwifery

About this course You will complete blocks of clinical Key facts placements of 37.5 hours per week, • Professionally accredited by the Duration: Three years full-time Nursing and Midwifery Council and blocks of theory up to 16 hours (45-week year) (NMC). Registered nurses can each week. There will also be time allocated for independent study. expect to start on a salary of more Location: De Montfort University than £21,000 (NHS pay scales) Facilities UCAS course code: • 100 per cent of our Nursing graduates seeking to enter You will benefit from first-class Adult – B700 (Sept/Jan) and purpose-built nursing facilities employment or further study are Entry and admissions criteria: successful within six months which replicate health and social of completing their course care environments and include our - Five GCSEs at grade C and (DLHE 2013/14) clinical skills and cardiopulmonary above, including Maths, English resuscitation suites, moving and and Science, plus: • Strong links and integrated work handling and home environment placements with local health and suites. - 280 UCAS points from a minimum social care providers allow you to of two A-levels, including at least put theory into practice beyond Placements the classroom and develop a wide two subjects at a grade C or range of transferable skills 50 per cent of the programme is above or equivalent. based in clinical practice, including • Extensive career opportunities; 24-hour compulsory shift patterns. - International Baccalaureate: UK-trained Adult nurses are sought We have strong links with a variety of 28+ points after across the world placement providers in the NHS, the • Additional intakes available in independent and voluntary sectors If you have any other equivalent January. across Leicester, Leicestershire, qualifications, please visit Rutland, Nottingham and dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Adult nurses play a key role in Nottinghamshire. [email protected] to check your primary and secondary care eligibility. settings; restoring and promoting Graduate careers health, supporting patients and their English Language: IELTS 7.0 in families and responding to the varied Register with the NMC to practise healthcare needs of communities. in a range of UK and EU NHS and all components, or equivalent private healthcare trusts, with the The Nursing with Registration opportunity to apply for international You must be able to demonstrate (Adult Nursing) degree combines employment in Commonwealth the qualities, skills and attributes theoretical study with invaluable countries such as Australia commensurate with the clinical experience in a range of and Canada. requirements and competencies settings; working within the NHS, of the course, evidenced by independent and voluntary sectors. Opportunities for nurses extend far outside the traditional hospital transferability of life skills or work/ Learning and teaching setting and careers can be found in voluntary experience. community care, schools, medical Learning is supported by a robust charities to voluntary organisations. Interview required: Yes, overseas system of personal tutors and students will be interviewed via teaching teams, clinical work Additional information Skype or telephone. placements and enthusiastic mentors, allowing you to gain a wide variety of You will need to submit a criminal learning and work experiences. records certificate from your home country, which needs to be cleared Teaching and learning methods in accordance with DMU's admission include lectures, seminars, policy. Contact us to up-to-date presentations, tutorials, enquiry information. based/problem solving and independent e-learning techniques.

First year modules Second year modules • Becoming an Accountable • Professional • Professional Practitioner Responsibility 1 Responsibility 2 • International Perspectives • Skills and Evidence for • Analysing Evidence form Third year modules Professional Practice Healthcare • Foundations of Nursing • Complex Care Needs • Professional Practice • Responding to Altered Responsibility 3 • Promotion of Health and Health Needs • Dissertation Well-being • Working in Partnership Plus choose one with Service • Holistic Nursing specialist module from: Interventions • Users and Carers • Policy, Politics and Health • Transitions to Professional • Human Rights and Ethics Practice • Diversity and Healthcare Practice 222 Accredited by Nursing with Registration (Child Nursing) BSc (Hons)

Key facts About the course You will complete blocks of clinical • Professionally accredited by the placements of 37.5 hours per week, Duration: Three years full-time and blocks of theory up to 16 hours (45-week year) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Registered nurses can each week. There will also be time Location: De Montfort University expect to start on a salary of more allocated for independent study. than £21,000 (NHS pay scales) UCAS course code: Facilities Child – B702 • 100 per cent of our Nursing graduates seeking to enter You will benefit from first-class and purpose-built nursing facilities Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing Entry and admissions criteria: employment or further study - Five GCSEs at grade C and are successful within six weeks which replicate health and social care environments and include our above, including Maths, English of completing their course (DLHE 2013/14) clinical skills and cardiopulmonary and Science, plus: resuscitation suites, moving and • Strong links and integrated work - 280 UCAS points from a handling and home environment suites. placements with local healthcare minimum of two A-levels, providers allow you to put theory Placements including at least two subjects into practice beyond the classroom at a grade C or equivalent and develop a wide range of 50 per cent of the programme is transferable skills based in clinical practice, including - International Baccalaureate: 24-hour compulsory shift patterns. 28+ points • Extensive career opportunities; We have strong links with a UK-trained Child nurses are sought variety of placement providers in If you have any other equivalent after across the world. the NHS, the independent and qualifications, please visit voluntary sectors across Leicester, dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email The Nursing with Registration (Child Nursing) degree prepares Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottingham [email protected] to check your you for a fulfilling and rewarding and Nottinghamshire. eligibility. career in specialist nursing care Graduate careers English Language: IELTS 7.0 in for children aged 0–19, who have all components, or equivalent a range of acute, chronic and Register with the NMC to practise in a complex healthcare needs. Combine range of UK and EU NHS and private You must be able to demonstrate theoretical study with clinical healthcare trusts, the opportunity to the qualities, skills and attributes experience in a range of settings apply for international employment commensurate with the working within the NHS, independent in Commonwealth countries such as requirements and competencies and voluntary sectors. Australia and Canada. of the course, evidenced by Learning and teaching Opportunities for nurses extend transferability of life skills or work/ far outside the traditional hospital voluntary experience. Learning is supported by a robust setting and careers can be found in system of personal tutors and community care, schools, medical Interview required: Yes, overseas teaching teams, clinical work charities to voluntary organisations. students will be interviewed via placements and enthusiastic mentors, Skype or telephone. allowing you to gain a wide variety of Additional information learning and work experiences. You will need to submit a criminal Teaching and learning methods records certificate from your home include lectures, seminars, country, which needs to be cleared presentations, tutorials, enquiry in accordance with DMU's admission based/problem solving and policy. Contact us to up-to-date independent e-learning techniques. information.

First year modules Second year modules • Becoming an Accountable • Professional • Professional Practitioner Responsibility 1 Responsibility 2 • International Perspectives • Skills and Evidence for • Analysing Evidence for Third year modules Professional Practice Healthcare • Foundations of Nursing • Complex Care Needs • Professional Practice • Responding to Altered Responsibility 3 • Promotion of Health and Health Needs • Dissertation Well-being • Working in Partnership Plus choose one with Service Users and • Holistic Nursing specialist module from: Interventions Carers • Policy, Politics and Health • Transitions to Professional • Human Rights and Ethics Practice • Diversity and Healthcare Practice

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Key facts About this course You will complete blocks of clinical Duration: Four years full-time One of only a few universities in the placements of 37.5 hours per week, and blocks of theory hours (45-week year) country to offer a four year programme which allows you to combine any up to 16 plus hours each week. Location: De Montfort University two fields of practice of nursing. For There will also be time allocated for UCAS course code: September intakes, you can choose independent study. Adult/Child – B990 from Adult, Mental Health, Child Adult/Learning Disability – B99A or Learning Disability nursing. For Placements January intakes this can be between Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing Adult/Mental Health – B99B 50 per cent of the programme is based (Sept/Jan) Adult and Mental Health Nursing. in clinical practice, including 24-hour Child/Learning Disability – B99C • Professionally accredited by the compulsory shift patterns. We have Mental Health/Child – B99F Nursing and Midwifery Council strong links with a variety of placement Mental Health/Learning (NMC), successful graduates are providers in the NHS, the independent Disability – B992 eligible to register and practise as and voluntary sectors across Leicester, a nurse in the UK Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottingham Entry and admissions criteria: and Nottinghamshire. All fields of practice: • Registered nurses can expect to start on a salary of more than - Five GCSEs at grade C and above £21,000 (NHS Pay Scales). Facilities including English, Maths and Science, plus: • 100 per cent of our Nursing Our purpose-built nursing facilities graduates seeking to enter replicate health and social care - 280 UCAS points from a minimum employment or further study are environments, including our of two A-levels, including at least successful within six months of clinical skills and cardiopulmonary two subjects at a grade C or above, completing their course resuscitation suites, moving and or (DLHE 2013/14). handling and home environment suites; allowing you to apply theory to practice - International Baccalaureate: in a safe environment. 28+ points Learning and teaching Learning is supported by a robust If you have any other equivalent Graduate careers system of personal tutors and teaching qualifications, please visit teams, clinical work placements and Upon successful completion, graduate dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email enthusiastic mentors, allowing you nurses can register with the NMC [email protected] to check your to gain a wide variety of learning and to practise in a range of UK, EU and eligibility. work experiences. international health and social care environments. English Language: IELTS 7.0 in Inter-professional learning allows you all components, or equivalent to mix with other healthcare students Additional entry criteria and professionals and to understand You must be able to demonstrate information wider issues in the health and social the qualities, skills and attributes care sector. You will need to submit a criminal commensurate with the records certificate from your home requirements and competencies Teaching and learning methods country, which needs to be cleared of the course, evidenced by include lectures, seminars, in accordance with DMU's admission transferability of life skills or work/ presentations, tutorials, enquiry- policy. Contact us to up-to-date based/problem solving and voluntary experience. information. independent e-learning techniques. Interview required: Yes, overseas students will be interviewed via First year modules Second year modules Third year modules Skype or telephone. • Professional • Professional • Professional Responsibility 1 Responsibility 2 Responsibility 3 • Skills for Evidence for • Analysing Evidence • Complex Care Needs Professional Practice for Healthcare • Responding to Altered • Foundations of • Holistic Nursing Health Needs Nursing Practice Interventions • Working in Partnership • Promotion of Health Plus choose one of the with Service Users and Well-being following specialist and Carers optional modules: Fourth year modules • Policy, Politics and Health • Human Rights and Ethics • Professional • Diversity and Responsibility 4 Healthcare Practice • Dissertation • Becoming an • Transitions to Accountable Practitioner Professional Practice • International Perspectives 225 Accredited by Nursing with Registration (Learning Disability Nursing) BSc (Hons) Nursing and Midwifery

About the course Facilities Key facts • Professionally accredited by the You will benefit from first-class Duration: Three years full-time Nursing and Midwifery Council and purpose-built nursing facilities (45-week year) (NMC). Registered nurses can which replicate health and social expect to start on a salary of more care environments and include our Location: De Montfort University than £21,000 (NHS pay scales) clinical skills and cardiopulmonary UCAS course code: • 100 per cent of our Nursing resuscitation suites, moving and graduates seeking to enter handling and home environment B761 employment or further study suites; enabling you to put theory into practice. Entry and admissions criteria: are successful within six weeks - Five GCSEs at grade C and of completing their course (DLHE 2013/14) Placements above, including Maths, English and Science, plus: • Equips you with the transferable 50 per cent of the programme is skills you need to work across the based in practice, including 24-hour - 280 UCAS points from a minimum healthcare sector compulsory shift patterns. Placement opportunities range from hospitals, of two A-levels, including at least • Excellent links with local, national community care, clinics to social two subjects at a grade C or and international service providers – care settings. above (excluding General Studies) enabling you to care for a variety of or equivalent patients from child and adolescents You will benefit from strong links to the older adult with a diverse with a variety of placement providers - International Baccalaureate: range of learning disabilities in the NHS, the independent and 28+ points voluntary sectors across Leicester, Learning disability nursing is a Leicestershire and Rutland. If you have any other equivalent rewarding career supporting the well- qualifications, please visit being and social inclusion of people Graduate careers with learning disabilities across all dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email age groups; through improving or Register with the NMC to practise in a [email protected] to check your maintaining physical and mental range of UK and EU NHS and private eligibility. health to live full and rewarding lives healthcare trusts, with the opportunity within their communities. to apply for international employment English Language: IELTS 7.0 in in Commonwealth countries such as all components, or equivalent Australia and Canada. Learning and teaching You must be able to demonstrate Learning is supported by a robust Working as part of a multidisciplinary the qualities, skills and attributes system of personal tutors and team, learning disability nurses commensurate with the teaching teams, clinical work are sought after in a diverse range placements and enthusiastic mentors; of essential roles and clinical requirements and competencies allowing you to gain a wide variety of specialities across the health and of the course, evidenced by learning and work experiences. social care sector. transferability of life skills or work/ voluntary experience. Teaching and learning methods Additional information include lectures, seminars, Interview required: Yes, overseas presentations, tutorials, enquiry You will need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home students will be interviewed via based/problem solving and Skype or telephone. independent e-learning techniques. country, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU's admission You will complete blocks of clinical policy. Contact us to up-to-date placements of 37.5 hours per week, information. and blocks of theory up to 16 hours each week. There will also be time allocated for independent study.

First year modules Second year modules • Becoming an Accountable • Professional • Professional Practitioner Responsibility 1 Responsibility 2 • International Perspectives • Skills and Evidence for • Analysing Evidence for Third year modules Professional Practice Healthcare • Foundations of Nursing • Complex Care Needs • Professional Practice • Responding to Altered Responsibility 3 • Promotion of Health and Health Needs • Dissertation Well-being • Working in Partnership Plus choose one with Service Users and • Holistic Nursing specialist module from: Interventions Carers • Policy, Politics and Health • Transitions to Professional • Human Rights and Ethics Practice • Diversity and Healthcare Practice 226 Accredited by Nursing with Registration (Mental Health Nursing) BSc (Hons)

Key facts About the course You will complete blocks of clinical placements of 37.5 hours per week, Duration: Three years full-time • Professionally accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and blocks of theory up to 16 hours (45-week year) (NMC). Registered nurses can each week. There will also be time allocated for independent study. Location: De Montfort University expect to start on a salary of more than £21,000 (NHS pay scales) Facilities UCAS course code: • 100 per cent of our Nursing B701 (Sept/Jan) graduates seeking to enter You will benefit from first-class employment or further study and purpose-built nursing facilities which replicate health Nursing and Midwifery and Nursing Entry and admissions criteria: are successful within six weeks - Five GCSEs at grade C and of completing their course and social care environments (DLHE 2013/14) and include our clinical skills and above, including Maths, English cardiopulmonary resuscitation suites, and Science, plus: • Develop specialist nursing care moving and handling and home skills for mental health service users environment suites. - 280 UCAS points from a minimum with a variety of conditions such of two A-levels, including at least as anxiety, post-traumatic stress Placements disorder, obsessive compulsive two subjects at a grade C or disorder, personality disorder, mood 50 per cent of the programme is above (excluding General Studies) disorders, psychotic disorders, based in practice, including 24-hour or equivalent. eating disorders and addiction compulsory shift patterns. Placement opportunities range from hospitals to • Benefit from excellent links with - International Baccalaureate: community care, and clinics to social local, national and international care settings. 28+ points service providers and access specialist placements – enabling If you have any other equivalent Strong links exist with a variety of you to care for a variety of patients placement providers in the NHS, the qualifications, please visit from child and adolescents to the independent and voluntary sectors dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email older adult with a diverse range of across Leicester, Leicestershire, [email protected] to check your mental health conditions Rutland, Nottingham and eligibility. • Additional intakes available in Nottinghamshire. January English Language: IELTS 7.0 in Graduate careers The Nursing with Registration all components, or equivalent Register with the NMC to practise in a (Mental Health Nursing) degree range of UK and EU NHS and private You must be able to demonstrate will equip you with practical and healthcare trusts, with the opportunity interpersonal skills, theoretical to apply for international employment the qualities, skills and attributes knowledge and the attitude commensurate with the in Commonwealth countries such as necessary to deliver high-quality, Australia and Canada. requirements and competencies evidence-based mental health care of the course, evidenced by throughout your future career. Working as part of a multidisciplinary transferability of life skills or work/ team, mental health nurses are Learning and teaching sought after in a diverse range voluntary experience. Learning is supported by a robust of essential roles and clinical Interview required: Yes, overseas system of personal tutors and specialities across the health and social care sector. students will be interviewed via teaching teams, clinical work placements and enthusiastic mentors, Skype or telephone. allowing you to gain a wide variety of Additional information learning and work experiences. You will need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home Teaching and learning methods country, which needs to be cleared include lectures, seminars, in accordance with DMU's admission presentations, tutorials, enquiry policy. Contact us to up-to-date based/problem solving and information. independent e-learning techniques.

First year modules Second year modules • Becoming an Accountable • Professional • Professional Practitioner Responsibility 1 Responsibility 2 • International Perspectives • Skills and Evidence for • Analysing Evidence for Third year modules Professional Practice Healthcare • Foundations of Nursing • Complex Care Needs • Professional Practice • Responding to Altered Responsibility 3 • Promotion of Health and Health Needs • Dissertation Well-being • Working in Partnership Plus choose one with Service Users and • Holistic Nursing specialist module from: Interventions Carers • Policy, Politics and Health • Transitions to Professional • Human Rights and Ethics Practice • Diversity and Healthcare. Practice

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PERFORMANCE AND ARTS MANAGEMENT Performance Arts and Management

Study performance at DMU, which is nationally recognised as a higher education Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts.

Perform in our outstanding and state-of-the-art rehearsal spaces located within the purpose-built Performance Arts Centre for Excellence (PACE) building. Organise and run prestigious events, including Cultural Exchanges, a nationally recognised festival with previous guests including Trevor Nelson, Jamal Edwards and Germaine Greer. Showcase your work at major events including University Dance Festival, Glorious Collisions and Exit Souls: the Drama Festival. Benefit from our strong links with Curve Theatre and Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival, as well as other national and international organisations.

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Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours

Key facts About this course Most assessment is continuous and ranges from reports to presentations, Duration: Three years full-time Established in 1979, Arts and Festivals Management is the as well as individual and group Location: De Montfort University longest-running degree course of performance in the delivery of UCAS course codes: its kind in the UK and has an practical projects and placements. Arts and Festivals Management excellent reputation for the quality N820 of its graduates among employers in Placements Arts and Festivals Management and the industry. You will have the opportunity to apply Dance WW59 management theory to a variety of You will also organise and manage Arts and Festivals Management and practical settings through industry your own venue at Dave’s Leicester Drama Studies WW94 placements in years two and three. Comedy festival, plan and deliver Previous placements have included Entry and admissions criteria: our nationally recognised week-long the Joseph Papp Theatre in New - Normally 280 UCAS points from Cultural eXchanges festival, and at least two A-levels or equivalent York and Glastonbury Festival.

Performance Arts and Management attend a number of trips, including or a week-long research project in a There is also a research trip to a - International Baccalaureate: major European city. major European city in the second year as part of the Changing 28+ points You will graduate fully prepared for Agendas in Cultural Policy and - Five GCSEs grades A*-C the delivery and management of Politics module. including English Language or events on any scale and complexity, Literature at grade C or above. and be ready to work within the arts and festivals sector. Facilities Please be aware that some We have a dedicated resources joint honours combinations With our strong links to organisations room with access to computers, may have specific entry such as Dave’s Leicester Comedy telephones, printers and other requirements, visit our website Festival, Curve Theatre, and Phoenix necessary resources for various for more information. Square Digital and Media Centre, practical projects to be planned you will develop practical skills in If you have any other equivalent and delivered. project management. qualifications, please visit dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email Graduate careers [email protected] to check your Learning and teaching Over 500 students have graduated eligibility. Our course is taught by staff with to key positions across a wide range recognised expertise in their field, English Language: IELTS 6.5 of industries and roles, including complemented by lectures from or equivalent. Quest Management (Sir Paul visiting practitioners and arts McCartney’s PR company), West Interview required: managers. Yorkshire Playhouse, SBTV, The Applicants for single honours Barbican, Ballet Rambert, Wembley Arts and Festivals Management Modules are delivered through Arena, the BBC, St Paul’s Cathedral, and joint honours Arts and lectures and seminars, which are Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival, Festival Management and typically two hours each week per and Glastonbury Festival. Other Dance will be interviewed via module. In some modules you will graduates have worked in a freelance Skype. take part in group work and have workshop time in order to give you capacity or have even set up their the opportunity to deliver events and own events management companies. You may also be interested in: gain valuable practical experience. Dance BA (Hons), Drama Studies BA (Hons), First year modules • Research Methods: Third year modules Performing Arts BA (Hons) • Running and Promoting Dissertation and • Dissertation a Venue Placement • Event and Festivals • Creative Arts Manager Single honours only: Management Single honours only: • Art, Community • Media Industry • Perspectives in the Arts and Audiences Management • Cultural Leadership • Changing Agendas • Music Industry in Cultural Policy and Management Second year modules Politics: European Single honours only: Perspectives • Creative Management: • Creative Enterprise and Finance and Law Joint honours only: Advanced Placement • Engaging Audiences 233

Dance BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours Management and Arts Performance

About this course Placements Key facts DMU is home to one of the most We enjoy close links with artists Duration: Three years full-time established dance degrees in the and professional organisations country, and it gained national who contribute to teaching and Location: De Montfort University recognition as a Centre for Excellence offer student internships and work UCAS course codes: in Teaching and Learning in experience opportunities. Dance W500 Performance Arts. In your final year, you will have Dance and Arts and Festivals This course offers high-quality practical opportunities to work Management WW59 teaching and research, excellent with professional, educational or Entry and admissions criteria: facilities and resources, together with community organisations to develop - Normally 280 UCAS points from opportunities to engage in forward- skills in dance teaching, leading at least two A-levels or equivalent looking dance. and promotion. You may join DMU’s or Dance Company, working with a You will study from a range of choreographer to make new work - International Baccalaureate: contemporary dance techniques, for public performance. There are 28+ points improvisation, performance, also opportunities to perform at a - Five GCSEs grades A*-C choreography, dance in education number of venues in the city including and community, contemporary dance including English Language or Embrace Arts and Leicester’s Curve Literature at grade C or above. history and dance promotion. Theatre. Please be aware that some joint honours combinations Learning and teaching Facilities may have specific entry You will be taught by staff who are DMU offers some of the finest recognised for the exceptional quality requirements, visit our website facilities in the sector to support your for more information. of their teaching. World-renowned studies. The Performing Arts Centre choreographer and former student, for Excellence (PACE) building has If you have any other equivalent Akram Khan, has acknowledged the spacious purpose-built dance studios qualifications, please visit ‘inspirational teaching’ he experienced and rehearsal rooms, and large fully- dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email at DMU. equipped performance spaces. The [email protected] to check your Studio-based teaching includes dance library provision for dance is one of eligibility. technique, improvisation, performance, the most extensive in the country. English Language: IELTS 6.5 choreography and practical or equivalent. investigation into your practice. Graduate careers Interview required: No, however Classroom-based teaching includes Our graduates are creative, international students will be lectures, workshops and small group entrepreneurial practitioners equipped asked to submit a copy of their discussions. to work in a range of dance-related performance via email. You are assessed through coursework careers. They work as performers, that includes performance, presentation choreographers, managers, producers and educators. and written assignments. You may also be interested in: Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons), Drama Studies BA (Hons), Performing Arts BA (Hons)

First year modules • Image, Movement, • Choreography for • Dance Practice Performance Performance • Understanding Dance • Dance Artists in Education • Teaching and and Community Leading Dance Single honours only: • Promoting Dance • Dance Management • Rethinking Choreography Single honours only: • Dance as History • Exploring the Dance • Improvisation and Profession • Understanding Balance and Co-ordination Performance • Improving Performance • Performance, Interaction Second year modules Third year modules and Digital Technologies • Dance Research Project/ • Dance Practice • Dance Practice Negotiated Study/ • University Dance • Understanding Dance Negotiated Placement Company Single honours only: • A Philosophical Approach to Use 234

Drama Studies BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours

Key facts About this course You are invited to take part in talks and workshops run by actors, Duration: Three years full-time Drama Studies BA (Hons) combines practical and theoretical explorations practitioners, directors and theatre Location: De Montfort University of drama, theatre and performance in companies, and there are regular UCAS course codes: a wide variety of modules. organised visits to local, London Drama Studies W400 and Stratford theatres. Trips further The lively curriculum gives you an Drama Studies and: afield have been to Berlin, New York, opportunity to engage critically with and Paris. Arts and Festivals the research and practices of drama, Management WW94 whether devised or scripted, informed Creative Writing WW84 Placements by current thinking, historical traditions DMU is a key creative and educational English QWJ4 or contemporary methods. Media PWH4 partner with Curve, where you are The programme offers you the ability able to take part in internships and Entry and admissions criteria: to choose your own pathway through work placements. You will be assigned - Normally 280 UCAS points from Performance Arts and Management years two and three and to develop to particular productions and work at least two A-levels or equivalent your own learning strategies and with the director and the production or personal interests. team on a range of activities. - International Baccalaureate 28+ points Learning and teaching Facilities - Five GCSEs grades A*-C You will be taught through practical DMU offers some of the finest including English Language or studio workshops, lectures, seminars facilities in the sector to support Literature at grade C or above and classroom-based activities. studies in drama. The Performance Arts Centre for Excellence (PACE) If you have any other equivalent A wide range of assessment building provides four studios qualifications, please visit develops your skills in writing and and rehearsal spaces designed dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email communication, presentation, specifically for performance-based independent practice and group work. [email protected] to check your learning activities. eligibility. You will have the opportunity to English Language: IELTS 6.5 audition and perform in productions at Graduate careers or equivalent. Leicester's Curve Theatre. Examples The course will prepare you for Interview required: of recent productions include Caryl employment in a range of arts and Churchill's Yes, if UK based, with audition for Fen and Serious Money industry-related careers, and will (2013), Mark Ravenhill's Mother Clap’s Drama Studies (single honours). equip you with a valuable set of Molly House (2014) and Timberlake transferable skills. You may also be interested in: Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good Dance BA (Hons), Performing Arts (2015). Working with a theatre Graduates go on to create their own BA (Hons) director allows you to develop your professional practice, work in theatre skills in a professional setting. You companies, become teachers, adopt can also showcase your work at the roles in various aspects of media and annual Exit Souls: The Drama Festival, technical theatre production, and which celebrates your work with a work in theatres and community arts public performance. organisations around the country.

First year modules • Shakespeare in • Key Practitioners and • Acting, Scripting, Performance Dramatists Directing: A Practical • Devising • Writing for Performance Introduction to Drama • Carnival and the • Live Art • Texts and Stages Carnivalesque • Engaging with • Contemporary Theatre Creative Industries Single honours only: in Britain • Narrative and • A Contextual Introduction Single honours only: Performance to Performance • Popular and • Making Performance • Directing • Drama Performance Political Theatre Second year modules Project 1 • Independent Performance Practice • Drama and Theory Third year modules Single honours only: • Naturalism and • Drama Performance Anti‑Naturalism • Drama Research Project Project 2 235

Performing Arts BA (Hons) Performance and Arts Management and Arts Performance

About this course Many of your major assessments are Key facts public performances, including an Performing Arts at DMU is a Duration: Three years full-time distinctive course that immerses annual performance festival and the you in cutting-edge, contemporary, opportunity to create performances Location: De Montfort University for the Brighton Fringe Festival. interdisciplinary practice. UCAS course code: WW45 Drawing from dance, theatre, music Placements Entry and admissions criteria: technology and digital video, the There are placement opportunities in - Normally 280 UCAS points from course is concerned with the interplay at least two A-levels or equivalent between live and digital arts and and around Leicester. Our excellent or teaches you how to manage yourself, links with the local performing and others, within the performing arts arts industry mean you have the - International Baccalaureate: industry. opportunity to undertake internships 28+ points with various performance companies, A broad selection of optional modules community arts groups and schools. - Five GCSEs grades A*-C allows you to tailor your degree down You can also audition for Leicester’s including English Language or a specific pathway, or to choose from Curve Theatre. Literature at grade C or above. across all of them. The pathways If you have any other equivalent are: Contemporary Performance, Facilities Digital Performance, Applied Arts qualifications, please visit DMU offers some of the finest and Education. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or email facilities in the sector to support your [email protected] to check your DMU also gained national recognition studies. The Performing Arts Centre eligibility. as a Centre for Excellence in for Excellence (PACE) building has Performance Arts, awarded for spacious dance studios and large, English Language: IELTS 6.5 teaching and learning, and the course fully-equipped performance spaces. or equivalent. takes place in a superb suite of Your creative work is supported by Interview required: No, however studios. expert technicians and you are able to book rehearsal space and equipment, international students will be asked to submit a copy of their Learning and teaching including digital video cameras, sound recording equipment and edit suites. performance via email. The teaching team consists of tutors who are nationally and internationally You may also be interested in: recognised for creative and scholarly Graduate careers Arts and Festivals Management BA work within the performing arts. You This degree is designed with (Hons), Dance BA (Hons), Drama will have many opportunities to work employability in mind and gives you Studies BA (Hons) with visiting professional practitioners real-life experience of working as a such as Imitating the Dog, creative practitioner and manager. Punchdrunk, and Frantic Assembly. Current graduates are undertaking The course has a practical emphasis, Masters level study, teaching in underpinned with rigorous theory that primary and secondary schools, as informs studio practice. Theoretical well as private dance and theatre modules involve lectures and seminars schools, and making and performing in which you are actively involved in their own work as a new company. discussion and debate.

First year modules Arts 2 • Improvisation and • Performance and Digital • Performance Making in Performance Arts Lab the City • Performance, Interaction • Contemporary • Applied Theatre and Digital Technologies Performance Making • Dance Artists in Education • Education and the • Marketing and Managing and the Community Performing Arts the Arts • Promoting Dance • Teaching and Leading • Perspectives on • Devising Dance Performance and Digital • Performing with • Dance Management Arts 1 Technology • Live Art • Music, Media and Second year modules Third year modules Community Arts • Music Industry • Advanced Performance • Performance Research Management Lab Project • Media Industry • Perspectives on • Major Performance Management Performance and Digital Project Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHARMACY AND 236 PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 237 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy

A history of teaching Pharmacy for more than 100 years ensures we produce graduates of the highest quality.

97 per cent of our Pharmacy graduates are successful in finding employment within six months of graduating, with Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science students working in internationally recognised companies such as 3M, Boots, and Catalent (DLHE 2012/13). Professional accreditation with the General Pharmaceutical Council and a global reputation of teaching excellence makes our courses of the highest quality. Our unique Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Course was one of the first of its kind in the UK to combine pharmaceutics and cosmetics into one course. Our world-leading pharmaceutical research includes the development of an artificial pancreas, a skin cancer detection tool and the development of a blood test that could save the lives of sick babies and adults. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

238 239 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Graduate careers: You will also benefit from purpose-built facilities including Upon completion of the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic a Pharmacy Practice Suite which mimics a real-life Science course students have gone into positions in pharmacy counter, a Sterile Products Suite, a unique major pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca, Good Manufacturing Practice suite and customised GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer undertaking roles as such as laboratories for Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Scientists, Senior Analysts and Quality Pharmacology and Microbiology. Control Managers. Those graduating from the MPharm programme to register as Pharmacists have careers in Placement opportunities: the hospital and community pharmacy sector working Integrated placements in the MPharm and optional for companies like Boots, Lloyds and other multiples or sandwich placements in the Pharmaceutical and independent pharmacies. Cosmetic Science degree provide you with opportunities to learn and work alongside professional staff in leading Facilities: pharmaceutical companies making you much more As part of a £12 million investment, you will learn in employable in the competitive jobs market. new laboratories in one of the most historic buildings Practise your theory with the same on campus. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science equipment that is found in industry. 240 BSc (Hons)

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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons)

Key facts About this course each week. You will also be expected to achieve approximately 17 hours of self- Duration: Three years full-time, • One of only a few courses directed study. Assessment methods four years including one year worldwide to offer a combination include unseen exams, computer-based industrial placement (optional) of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science skills assessments and practical reports. Location: De Montfort University • It is an intensive and comprehensive Placements UCAS Course Code: B204 course that provides you with the specialised knowledge, skills and Placements offer enhanced Entry and Admissions Criteria: techniques required for the design, employment opportunities in global Five GCSEs at grade C or above, formulation, manufacture, quality companies, including Unilever and including Maths and English assurance, regulatory activities and GlaxoSmithKline, as well as medium Language, plus one of the marketing of both pharmaceutical and and small scale pharmaceutical and following, or equivalent: cosmetic products cosmetic industries. - Normally 260 UCAS points • You will be introduced to the principles from at least two A-levels, with behind the formulation of medicines Facilities Chemistry at grade C or above and the techniques involved in Recent extensive investment in our

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and another science subject or their design, preparation, testing dedicated pharmaceutical laboratories and packaging and industry-standard equipment allows - International Baccalaureate: for the unique opportunity to develop 28+ with six higher level points in • Our strong collaboration with your practical and professional skills Chemistry and another Science at pharmaceutical and cosmetic which would give you an employability higher level (preferably Biology) industries offers continuous review of our curriculum to ensure graduates advantage upon graduation. If you have any other equivalent are equipped with advanced qualifications, please visit pharmaceutical and cosmetic skills Graduate careers dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or needed by the industry. Our graduates are employed in email [email protected] to check a wide range of careers such as your eligibility. Learning and teaching Pharmaceutical Scientists, Product English Language: IELTS 6.5 or Our research-active academics have Development Scientists, Laboratory equivalent experience in the fields of pharmacy, Technicians, Quality Control Managers, engineering, chemistry, pharmacology in internationally recognised companies Interview required: No and microbiology. Current research such as 3M, Catalent and Boots. You may also be interested in: projects include: You also have a privileged opportunity Biomedical ScienceBSc (Hons), • Novel techniques in dried blood to further your education on one Medical Science BMedSci, spot analysis of our postgraduate and research Forensic Science BSc (Hons), • The development of a skin cancer opportunities, including the Pharmacy MPharm with Honours detection tool Pharmaceutical Quality by Design • Development of an artificial pancreas MSc and the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc. Teaching activities include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials with up to 17 hours of face-to-face contact time

First year modules Second year modules Third year modules • Compounding • Product Formulation Core modules • Formulation Chemistry • Chemical Analysis, Quality • Quality Assurance and • Pharmaceutical and Stability Quality by Design Processes and • Process Technology 2 • Project Technologies • Applied Microbiology • Development and • Basic Microbiology • Product Development Manufacture of • Professional and • Applied Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Products Quantitative Science Skills • Industrial Placement Year • Cosmetic Science • Cell Biology and (Optional) • Materials Science Biochemistry Elective modules include: • Drug Discovery and Design • New Approaches to Drug Delivery • Advanced Process Technology • Biopharmaceutics 241

Pharmacy MPharm with Honours Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy

About this course of pharmaceutical data and objective Key facts structured clinical examinations. • We are among the most well- Duration: Four years full-time established UK Schools of Pharmacy, Research within the School of Location: De Montfort University having been teaching in Leicester Pharmacy is internationally significant for over 100 years. During that time and informs our teaching. UCAS course code: B230 many distinguished pharmacists have graduated from Leicester Placements Entry and admissions criteria: You will undertake structured Five GCSEs at grade C or above, • Ranked in the top five in England including Maths and English for Pharmacy for overall student experience of practice, with visits to community pharmacies and Language, plus one of the following, satisfaction in the latest National or equivalent: Student Survey. hospitals. You will also take part in inter‑professional education events • Accredited by the General - Normally 300 UCAS points from where you will learn with students Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for three A-levels including Chemistry from other disciplines, gaining the full six years with no conditions and at least one of Biology, Maths an understanding of the roles or recommendations. The course or Physics at grade C or above played by other health and social meets the latest GPhC standards for (excluding General Studies) or care professionals. the initial education and training of - International Baccalaureate: 30+ pharmacists Facilities points, with a minimum of six higher • 97 per cent of our Pharmacy Benefit from teaching and learning level points in Chemistry and graduates seeking employment or in our dedicated pharmacy practice another Science (Biology, Physics further study are successful within suites, as well as numerous modern or Maths) six months of completing their course science laboratories, where you will If you have any other equivalent (DLHE 2012/13) develop the skills to prepare you for qualifications, please visit • Nationally recognised as offering employment. dmu.ac.uk/yourcountry or exceptional inter-professional Graduate careers email [email protected] to check education opportunities. your eligibility. As the gateway to becoming a The MPharm degree places the registered pharmacist, our MPharm English Language: IELTS 7.0 or way in which a pharmacist can course will lead to a wide range of equivalent serve the needs of patients as rewarding and stimulating careers You will need to submit a criminal central to the ethos of the students’ opportunities. There is a high level record certificate from your home learning experience. of employment in the sector, with our graduates working in community country before starting the course, Learning and teaching pharmacy, in hospitals as part of which needs to be cleared in Teaching methods include lectures, the healthcare teams and in the top accordance with DMU's admission tutorials, laboratory and clinical work, pharmaceutical companies. policy. Contact us for up-to-date problem solving workshops, group work information. The pre-registration co-ordinator for and placement visits. Each week you Interview required: Yes, will have approximately 16 hours of hospital pharmacy in the East Midlands is based within The Leicester School international students will be taught sessions, supported by at least interviewed by telephone or Skype 16 hours of independent study. of Pharmacy. We deliver postgraduate pharmacy education to all of the Assessment methods include hospitals in the East Midlands, as well examinations and coursework, as by distance learning nationally. problem solving, critical assessment

First year modules • Principles of Physiology • Drug Discovery • Fundamental Aspects of and Pharmacology and Delivery Pharmaceutical Science • The Central Nervous • Skills for Practice System, Endocrinology • Professional and Fourth year modules Scientific Skills I and Immunity • Fundamental Cell Biology • Medicine Development Application of Pharmacy and Physiology and Manufacture Knowledge and Skills • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Law, Ethics and Practice • Professional and Scientific Skills 4 • Fundamentals of Third year modules Medicine Design • Evidence-Based Medicine • Foundation Skills in The Pharmacist as a • Public Health and Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Patient Safety • Professional and • Project Second year modules Scientific Skills 3 • Elective Module Medicines Delivery • Pharmacotherapy: from • Professional and Person to Population Scientific Skills 2 • Inflammation, Cancer and Infection 242 COURSE DIRECTORY

A-Z Index

Business Management and Law A BA (Hons) 195 Accounting and Business Management Business Studies BA (Hons) 98 (Economics/Finance/Strategy) B S c (H o ns) 111 Accounting and Economics BA (Hons) 99 C Accounting and Finance Communication Arts (MAccFin) 101 BA 142 Computer Games Programming Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) 127 BA (Hons) 100 Computer Science Advertising and Marketing Communications BSc (Hons) 128 BA (Hons) 103 Computer Security Animation BSc (Hons) 129 BA (Hons) 76 Computing Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) 130 BSc (Hons) 78 Computing for Business Architecture BSc (Hons) 131 BA (Hons) 77 Contour Fashion Art and Design (Foundation Studies) BA (Hons) 164 BTEC Diploma 79 Creative Writing Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons) 176 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 232 Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies Audio and Recording Technology BA (Hons) 60 BSc (Hons) 212 Criminology and Criminal Justice B BA (Hons) 58 Biomedical Science Criminology and Criminal Justice with BSc (Hons) 46 Psychology BA (Hons) 59 Business and Globalisation 184 BA (Hons) 184 D Dance Business and Management BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 233 (MBus) 105 Design Crafts Business and Management BA (Hons) 80 BA (Hons) 104 Design Products Business and Marketing MDes (Hons) 81 BA (Hons) 106 Drama Studies Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 234 BA (Hons) 107 Business Information Systems E BSc (Hons) 126 Economics and Finance Business Law BSc (Hons) 113 LLB 194 Economics and International Relations Business Management and Economics BA (Hons) 114 BA (Hons) 108 Economics and Politics Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) 115 BA (Hons) 109 Economics Business Management and BA (Hons) 112 Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 110 243 COURSE DIRECTORY

Education Studies BA (Hons) 61 H Education Studies with French or Mandarin Healthcare Science (Audiology) BA (Hons) 62 BSc (Hons) 49 Education Studies with Psychology Health Studies BA (Hons) 63 BA (Hons) 50 Electronic Engineering History BA (Hons) Single Honours/ BEng /MEng (Hons) 156 Joint Honours/With Languages 179 Engineering Year Zero 157 Human Communication – Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) 51 English BA (Hons) Single Honours/Joint Honours/ Human Resource Management With Languages 177 BA (Hons) 118 English Language I BA (Hons) 178 Information and F Communication Technology BSc (Hons) 134 Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons)/ Intelligent Systems Fashion Buying with Marketing BA (Hons) 165 BSc/MComp (Hons) 135 Fashion Design Interior Design BA (Hons) 167 BA (Hons) 88 Fashion Textiles and Accessories Interior Design BA (Hons) 168 MDes (Hons) 89 Film Studies International Business BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 144 BA (Hons) 119 Film Studies International Marketing and Business BA (Hons) (Single Honours/With Languages) 143 BA (Hons) 120 Finance International Relations and Politics BSc (Hons) 116 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 187 Fine Art International Relations BA (Hons) 83 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 185 Footwear Design J BA (Hons) 169 Journalism Forensic Computing BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 146 BSc (Hons) 132 Journalism Forensic Science BA (Hons) NCTJ Accredited 145 BSc (Hons) 47 Foundation Year in Computing 133 L Furniture Design Law BA (Hons) 83 LLB 196 Law and Criminal Justice G LLB 197 Game Art Design Law and Economics BA (Hons) 85 BA (Hons) 198 Global Accounting and Financial Management Law, Human Rights and Social Justice BA/BSc (Hons) 117 LLB 199 Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons) 87 Graphic Design BA (Hons) 86 244 COURSE DIRECTORY

Photography and Video M BA (Hons) 90 Marketing Physics BA (Hons) 121 BSc (Hons) 206 Mathematics Physics BSc (Hons) 205 MPhys (Hons) 207 Mechanical Engineering Politics BEng/MEng (Hons) 158 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 188 Mechatronics Product and Furniture Design BEng/MEng (Hons) 159 BA (Hons) 91 Media and Communication Product Design BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 148 BA (Hons) 92 Media and Communication Product Design BA (Hons) (Single Honours/With Languages) 147 BSc (Hons) 93 Media Production Psychology BA (Hons) (Single Honours) 149 BSc (Hons) 65 Media Production Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) 150 BSc (Hons) 66 Medical Science Psychology with Education Studies BMedSci (Hons) 52 BSc (Hons) 67 Midwifery Psychology with Health Studies BSc (Hons) (Pre-Registration Midwifery) 220 BSc (Hons) 68 Music Technology Public Administration and Management BSc (Hons) 213 BA (Hons) 189 Music, Technology and Innovation BA (Hons) 214 S Music, Technology and Performance Social Work BA (Hons) 215 BA (Hons) 69 Software Engineering N BSc (Hons) 136 Nursing with Registration (Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons) 221 T Nursing with Registration (Child Nursing) Textile Design BSc (Hons) 222 BA (Hons) 170 Nursing with Registration (Learning Disability Nursing) BSc (Hons) 225 Y Nursing with Registration Youth Work and Community Development (Mental Health Nursing) BSc (Hons) 226 BA (Hons) 70 Nursing with Registration BSc (Hons) (Dual Registration) 224 P Performing Arts BA (Hons) 235 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) 240 Pharmacy MPharm with Honours 241 245 COURSE DIRECTORY

Course index clustered by subject

Applied Sciences Art and Design (Foundation Studies) BTEC Diploma 79 Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 46 Design Crafts BA (Hons) 80 Forensic Science BSc (Hons) 47 Design Products MDes (Hons) 81 Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc (Hons) 48 Fine Art BA (Hons) 82 Health Studies BA (Hons) 49 Furniture Design BA (Hons) 83 Human Communication – Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) 51 Game Art Design BA (Hons) 85 Medical Science BMedSci (Hons) 52 Graphic Design BA (Hons) 86 Graphic Design and Illustration Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) 87 Criminology and Criminal Justice Interior Design BA (Hons) 58 BA (Hons) 88 Criminology and Criminal Justice Interior Design with Psychology BA (Hons) 59 MDes (Hons) 89 Criminal Investigation with Photography and Video Policing Studies BA (Hons) 60 BA (Hons) 90 Education Studies Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) 61 BA (Hons) 91 Education Studies with French or Mandarin Product Design BA (Hons) 62 BA (Hons) 92 Education Studies with Psychology Product Design BA (Hons) 63 BSc (Hons) 93 Psychology BSc (Hons) 65 Business Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) 66 Accounting and Psychology with Education Studies Business Management BA (Hons) 98 BSc (Hons) 67 Accounting and Economics Psychology with Health Studies BA (Hons) 99 BSc (Hons) 68 Accounting and Finance Social Work (MAccFin) 100 BA (Hons) 69 Accounting and Finance Youth Work and Community Development BA (Hons) 101 BA (Hons) 70 Advertising and Marketing Communications BA (Hons) 103 Art, Design and Architecture Business and Management Animation BA (Hons) 104 BA (Hons) 76 Business and Management Architecture (MBus) 105 BA (Hons) 77 Business and Marketing Architectural Technology BA (Hons) 106 BSc (Hons) 78 246 COURSE DIRECTORY

Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Intelligent Systems BA (Hons) 107 BSc/MComp (Hons) 135 Business Management and Economics Software Engineering BA (Hons) 108 BSc (Hons) 136 Business Management and Finance BA (Hons) 109 Creative Technologies and Media Business Management and Communication Arts Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 110 BA 142 Business Studies Film Studies (Economics/Finance/Strategy) B S c (H o ns) 111 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/With Languages) 143 Economics Film Studies BA (Hons) 112 BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 144 Economics and Finance Journalism BSc (Hons) 113 BA (Hons) NCTJ Accredited 145 Economics and International Relations Journalism BA (Hons) 114 BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 146 Economics and Politics Media and Communication BA (Hons) 115 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/With Languages) 147 Finance Media and Communication BSc (Hons) 116 BA (Hons) (Joint Honours) 148 Global Accounting and Financial Management Media Production BA/BSc (Hons) 117 BA (Hons) (Single Honours) 149 Human Resource Management Media Production BA (Hons) 118 BSc (Hons) 150 International Business BA (Hons) 119 Engineering and International Marketing and Business BA (Hons) 120 Energy Sustainability Marketing Electronic Engineering BA (Hons) 121 BEng MEng/(Hons) 156 Engineering Year Zero 157 Computer Sciences Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) 158 Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) 126 Mechatronics BEng MEng/(Hons) 159 Computer Games Programming BSc (Hons) 127 Computer Science Fashion and Textiles BSc (Hons) 128 Contour Fashion BA (Hons) 164 Computer Security Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) 129 Fashion Buying with Marketing BA (Hons) 165 Computing Fashion Design BSc (Hons) 130 BA (Hons) 167 Computing for Business Fashion Textiles and Accessories BSc (Hons) 131 BA (Hons) 168 Forensic Computing Footwear Design BSc (Hons) 132 BA (Hons) 169 Foundation Year in Computing 133 Textile Design Information and BA (Hons) 170 Communication Technology BSc (Hons) 134 247 COURSE DIRECTORY

Humanities Music

Creative Writing Audio and Recording Technology BA (Hons) 176 BSc (Hons) 212 English BA (Hons) Single Honours/ Music Technology Joint Honours/With Languages 177 BSc (Hons) 213 English Language Music, Technology and Innovation BA (Hons) 178 BA (Hons) 214 History BA (Hons) Single Honours/ Music, Technology and Performance Joint Honours/With Languages 179 BA (Hons) 215

International Relations Nursing and Midwifery and Politics Midwifery Business and Globalisation BSc (Hons) (Pre-Registration Midwifery) 220 BA (Hons) 184 Nursing with Registration (Adult Nursing) International Relations BSc (Hons) 221 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 185 Nursing with Registration (Child Nursing) International Relations and Politics BSc (Hons) 222 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 187 Nursing with Registration Politics BSc (Hons) (Dual Registration) 224 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 188 Nursing with Registration Public Administration and Management (Learning Disability Nursing) BSc (Hons) 225 BA (Hons) 189 Nursing with Registration (Mental Health Nursing) BSc (Hons) 226 Law Performance and Business Law LLB 194 Arts Management Business Management and Law Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons) 195 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 232 Law Dance LLB 196 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 233 Law and Criminal Justice Drama Studies LLB 197 BA (Hons) (Single Honours/Joint Honours) 234 Law and Economics Performing Arts BA (Hons) 198 BA (Hons) 235 Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB 199 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Mathematics and Physics Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science Mathematics BSc (Hons) 240 BSc (Hons) 205 Pharmacy Physics MPharm with Honours 241 BSc (Hons) 206 Physics MPhys (Hons) 207 248 LEGAL INFORMATION

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