Lancaster University Postgraduate Prospectus Welcome to Lancaster University

Welcome to Lancaster University, an international community of scholars. Thank you for considering us for your postgraduate study. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Contents 02/03

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Why Lancaster? 04 Arts and Social 42 Linguistics and 92 Management 150 Management Learning 178 Essential information 246 Vice-Chancellor’s Sciences English Language Accounting and Finance154 and Leadership Campus map 248 Welcome 06 Applied Social Science 46 Politics, Philosophy 102 Economics 160 Management Science 182 Travel details 250 and Religion Academia 08 Contemporary Arts: 52 Graduate Management 166 Marketing 190 Taught programme 252 Inspiring research 10 Lancaster Institute The Ruskin Library 114 School, including: Organisation, Work 194 index for Contemporary and Research Centre and teaching E-Business 170 and Technology Contacts 256 Arts (LICA) Centre for Science 116 Doctoral Training 12 and Innovation Postgraduate 257 Educational Research 58 Studies Centres Information 168/170 Science and 198 Open Day Study facilities 14 English and 62 Sociology 118 Technology, Technology Creative Writing Study options 16 Management and Computing and 200 European Languages 68 International 18 Health and Medicine 122 Organisational Communications and Cultures community Biomedical and Life 124 Change (ITMOC) Engineering 206 Gender and 74 International students 22 Sciences International 168/171 Lancaster Environment 212 Women’s Studies Business Lancaster life 24 Centre for Training and 130 Centre (LEC) History 78 Development (CETAD) Management 172 Accommodation 26 Mathematics 226 Law 82 Health Research 136 The Lancaster 173/174 Supporting you 28 and Statistics Lancaster Medical 144 MBA(Full-timeand Physics 234 Supporting your future 30 Executive mode) School Psychology 238 Recreation and culture 32 Management 176 Finance and funding 34 Development Division Applying to Lancaster 36 OOcial overseas 38 representatives Our programmes 40 For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Why Lancaster? 04/05

Why Lancaster? Wearecommittedtoprovidingyouwiththeverybestacademic experience.Ourcampuslocatednearareasofoutstanding naturalbeautyandnearkeycitiesispackedwithsocialand culturalopportunities.What’smoreitisasafeplaceinwhich tolive,learnandtakeyournextsteptoasuccessfulfuture. £400 million 92% Learning We have invested more than £400 million in 92% of research at Lancaster was recognised as transforming our campus including award- being world leading or internationallysigniMcant facilities winning accommodation and research and in the latest Research Assessment Exercise The University’slearning infrastructure includes teaching space (2008). Some keyareas of research are ranked 1,000 PCs, 24 hr Nexible and informal learning top in the UK spaces in the Learning Zone, and the Library with nearlya million print items and access to more than 26,000 electronic journals and Student 300,000 electronic books Live at LICA satisfaction Live at LICA (Lancaster Institute for the Student satisfaction is high, a measure which ContemporaryArts) brings a wealth of contributes to Lancaster’sstrong performance professional theatre, dance, exhibitions and in all major league tables concerts to campus everyyear and our newly opened £20m Sports Centre oLers superb facilities for sport and leisure 50% 50% of our students are members of one of over 150 LUSU aOliated societies supporting their interests and hobbies, around 30 of which Doctoral are international groups Training Centres 1+3 degrees 12,000 Our commitment to DoctoralTraining Centres Several of our courses oLer students the option 12,000 undergraduate and postgraduate represent a new approach to postgraduate study, to take a bridging approach to postgraduate students, including 2,500 international students attracting and nurturing talented and skilled study.Known as Integrated Degrees, or 1+3 from 100 countries, studyat the Lancaster researchers and securing the future supply degrees, theycan be followed at a Masters campus adding to its cultural diversityand the of graduates in speciMc disciplinaryareas level before progressing directlyto PhD level learning experience For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome 06/07

Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome LancasterisundoubtedlyoneoftheUK’stop universities.ConsistentlyrankinghighlyintheUK leaguetables,Lancasterisalsoestablishedasa worldplayerinresearchandteaching,asreBected inourrisinggloballeaguetableposition.Overall, 92%ofresearchatLancasterwasrecognised asbeingofaninternationalstandardinthelatest ResearchAssessmentExercise(2008).

We oLer a wide range of research and taught programmes at our beautiful campus close to the historic city of Lancaster. Here you will be taught and supported by people who are leaders in their Meld; encouraged to be entrepreneurial problem solvers; and, beneMt from the high regard in which our alumni are held by employers. The University provides a mutually respectful and friendly environment that is conducive to learning for a culturally and ethnically diverse student population. Students from more than one hundred countries make up a thriving community based around a college system, with a dedicated college for postgraduates. A third of Lancaster’s staL are from overseas and we believe that this cultural mix enhances the student experience at Lancaster. Our community extends far beyond the campus with research, teaching and student exchange partnerships with leading universities and institutions around the world. This oLers our students a global platform for both studies and employment. We look forward to welcoming you to our international community of scholars. Professor Mark E. Smith Vice-Chancellor For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Academia 08/09

Academia Sinceitsfoundationin1964the Universityhasbuiltareputationbased onresearchquality,teachingexcellence, Arst-classtechnologytransferand businessleadershipadvice.

Postgraduate study secures transferable skills, improves your research techniques, develops your conMdence and enhances your employability.We oLer a wide range of Nexible postgraduate degrees and programmes so that you can deepen your subject knowledge, tailor your degree to match your interests, and achieve your future goals. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008, the University was ranked joint 15th out of 147 UK institutions for its research, while the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has conMrmed that our teaching and the student learning experience at Lancaster University is excellent. This research and teaching excellence ensures that the world’s leading academics are attracted to the University,which means that our departments are able to oLer innovative and pioneering postgraduate programmes directed by experts at the cutting-edge of their specialist Melds. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Academia – Inspiring research and teaching 10/11

Inspiring research and teaching

Ourhighqualityresearchfeedsintoourhighqualityteaching Pain medication in europe Thegroup’smodellingofphysiological The group headed by Professor Legal controls over opioid systems within the body has led TonyKrier works to create specialised withnineofoursta@winnersofindividualawardsinthe medications make it very diZcult to clinical studies of hypertension, materials with highly speciXc prestigiousNationalTeachingFellowSchemeorganised to prescribe pain relief drugs in some congestive heart failure and diabetes properties. Using a high vacuum European countries, even when mellitus. Their studies of bodily states growth reactor, layers of atoms are bytheHigherEducationAcademy. they could be of signiXcant beneXt include the depth of anaesthesia, deposited in a precise sequence. in palliative care. response to exercise, and breath The atoms used in this process and holding. Future work planned includes the order in which they are introduced But it’s not just the league tables The research was funded by the By calculating typical greenhouse The International Observatory of clinical studies of Cancer, Autism result in the formation of ‘Quantum and awards that conXrm our European Union as part of the gas emissions associated with the EndofLifeCareatLancasterUniversity and brain dynamics. Dots’, three-dimensional clusters standing, the projects that follow are SOILSERVICE project, which production of 61 diWerent categories is working with a consortium of of atoms which have very small testament to the passion for world involves partners across Europe of food, using supermarket data, academic institutions and public Games as motivators dimensions and unique physical changing research and teaching and investigates conYicting demands the authors were able to assign health organisations through the Research at Lancaster University properties. excellence at the heart of Lancaster of land use, soil biodiversity,and the typical emissions to a number ATOME Project (Access to Opioid into the nature and potential of The work done by Professor Krier University’s ethos. They’re also sustainable delivery of ecosystem of diWerent diets. Medication in Europe) to address this gaming is currently being undertaken and his team is being applied to a taste of what’s to come should goods and services. issue. The project’s focus includes in the School of Computing and improve the eZciency of solar you choose to study here. Improving stroke care legislative, medical and social barriers Communications by Dr Paul Coulton Professor Richard Bardgett of Recent research undertaken by to pain medication access, ranging and colleagues. Dr Coulton’s work cells by implementing novel Grasslands soils o@er Lancaster University’s Environment Professor Sheila Payne, Director of from speciXc legal constraints to looks at the phenomena of computer semiconductor material containing some insurance against Centre was also part of the research the International Observatory on End misperceptions around opioids and games and game mechanics and Quantum Dots. Researchers in the climate change team and principal investigator of Life Care, has shown the value that dependence in end of life care. their potential as motivators beyond group are also working to create The earth beneath our feet plays for Lancaster’s component of palliative care techniques could bring pure entertainment. a laser containing Quantum Dots an important role in carbon storage this project. to stroke care. The study,performed A thermometer within the active region that will The success of a collaborative and is a key factor in climate change. on behalf of the Stroke Association, for the 21st century have signiXcantly reduced Research reveals the project with Let’s Go Global and Folly, revealed that people who have had In medical science, diagnostic temperature sensitivity,removing Research published in Nature Climate true cost of a burger in which two groups of 14-18 year a stroke, and their families, are not measurements of activity within the need for energy-intensive Change and led by Dr Franciska The UK could reduce its carbon olds from socially-deprived areas being given the chance to prepare the body tend to be represented thermo-electric cooling. deVries of Lancaster University footprint if more of us became of Lancaster and Manchester were properly for death and to decide as averages. Key metrics such as investigated the eWects of land vegetarian,accordingtonewresearch brought together, highlights the whether to die at home. heart rate, blood pressure and use on soil food webs resistance to by Professor Nick Hewitt of Lancaster respiration are typicallyrecorded potential for engaging people using drought. The results showed that University and Mike Berners-Lee The study found that care for as meanvalues. The Nonlinear computer games and gaming. in drought conditions soil under of Small World Consulting. stroke patients was focused Biomedical Physics group at agricultural grasslands continued on rehabilitation, which, though Quantum dots for The report ‘Relative greenhouse Lancaster University is exploring to contain carbon rather than release successful in some cases, did not energy eBciency gas impacts of realistic dietary new non-invasive techniques which it into the atmosphere, whereas soil take into account that approximately Researchers within the choices’ published in the Energy monitor oscillations within the body. under intensively managed wheat 30% of stroke patients die in the Xrst Semiconductor Physics and Policy journal says that if everyone Xelds was not so eZcient. 28 days. The care of stroke patients One application, being developed Nanostructures Research in the UK swapped their current could be greatly assisted by the by Professor Aneta Stefanovska and Group atLancasterUniversity eating habits for a vegetarian or adoption of a routine test to diagnose Dr Bernjack at Lancaster University, areaddressing energy supply vegan diet, ourgreenhousegas whether someone is likely to die; is the non-invasive and painless and eZciency in usage though emissionsavingswouldbe40million pain management skills and best Endotheliometer.This new device the atomic-scale engineering tonnes(equivalent to a 50% reduction practice; and, preparation for death, measures activity within the of materials. in exhaust pipe emissions from the from which many cancer patients endothelium – a layer of cells coating entire UK passenger car Yeet). already beneXt. the inside of every blood vessel in the body.The wide range of information capturedgivesthisdevicethepotential to become a commonplace tool for monitoring physiological health – a new thermometer for the twenty-Xrst century. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Academia – Doctoral Training Centres 12/13

£5m in funding comes from the NOWNano The centre is funded by the Digital Economy Innovation Lancaster University is an Biotechnology and Biological Doctoral Training Centres programme, which is part of the active partner in the North West Sciences Research Council, and Engineering and Physical Sciences Nanoscience (NOWNano) Doctoral oWers training and supervision DoctoralTrainingCentresrepresentanewapproachto Research Council (EPSRC). HighWire Training Centre, which builds leading to the award of a PhD in is also supported by a range of on the world-leading expertise each of its constituent universities. postgraduatestudy.Oneoftheiraimsistoattractand companies including: AT&T,BBC, within Lancaster and Manchester AHRC North West Consortium BT,CliWord Chance, CSMTC, HP Labs, universities to oWer a broad nurturetalentedandskilledresearcherstosecurethe Knowledge Partners, Microsoft, interdisciplinary Doctoral In collaboration with the Arts and Mott MacDonald, O2 and Sony,in Training Centre. Humanities Research Council futuresupplyofgraduatesinspeciAcdisciplinaryareas. addition to 20 micro businesses (AHRC), Lancaster University and SMEs in the North West. A major aim of NOWNano is to is working with other academic create a cohort of researchers that institutions in the northwest of Students based in Doctoral Training The following doctoral research HighWire HighWire will provide fully funded are able to draw on knowledge from England to seek out and nurture Centres carry out a research project centres oWer studentships at Lancaster University is home studentships to at least 50 PhD a broad spectrum of sciences and outstanding postgraduate research at PhD level together with taught Lancaster: to HighWire: a world-class, students over Xve years. to work in interdisciplinary teams. students and provide world-class coursework in a supportive and cross-disciplinary and user centric The challenge is to enable our training in the arts and humanities. exciting environment. North West Doctoral Training STOR-i Centre (NWDTC) Doctoral Training Centre which students to understand the diWerent places innovation at the heart STOR-i aims to grow the national languages and philosophies of Funded by the AHRC, PhD There are real beneXts to The NWDTC, a collaboration between of its curriculum and ethos. research base in Statistics and disciplines as diverse as theoretical studentships may be based wholly undertaking a PhD through theuniversitiesofLancaster,Liverpool Operational Research, two areas physics, astronomy and medicine. at Lancaster or, where appropriate, a Doctoral Training Centre: and Manchester, was created by We go beyond traditional which have long been acknowledged collaboratively supervised with a An innovative, exciting and vibrant the Economic and Social Research multidisciplinary approaches by EPSRC as shortage subjects. NOWNano involves top rated partner institution. Either way,every four year training programme Council (ESRC) and is the largest by seeking a creative fusion between research groups from the top student will enjoy access to a broad Based at Lancaster University, developed to produce high quality DoctoralTrainingCentreinEnglandfor three key disciplines, namely ranked Department of Physics range of resources and training at with a ground-breaking approach to researchers postgraduate social science training. computer science, management at Lancaster University and the Lancaster and at partner institutions statistics and operational research, and design. We do this by integrating Schools of Physics and Astronomy, across the region. A funded scheme with substantial The Centre will award up to 63 new the knowledge, skills and expertise STOR-i’s unique training programme Chemistry,Computer Science, Government and industry backing postgraduate studentships each of Lancaster’s School of Computing will develop a new generation of Materials, Electrical and Electronic Eco-Innovation providing a large number of year for the next Xve years to support and Communications, our researcher capable of making a real Engineering, Pharmacy and Medicine The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation studentships with greatly researchandtrainingatadoctorallevel Management School (LUMS) impact in academic, scientiXc and at Manchester University. is the only centre of its kind in Europe enhanced stipends acrossthethreeuniversities(equating and Lancaster Institute for the industrial Xelds. and is part Xnanced by the European The integral involvement of leading to more than £15m of investment). Contemporary Arts (LICA). Initial teaching takes place at Regional Development Fund. It brings industry partners in both training The Doctoral Training Centre Manchester, followed by research Studentships will be available together the expertise, resources and research Our emphasis is on producing a provides the suZcient critical mass in Lancaster’s world-leading across the full range of social and global contacts of Lancaster new breed of innovative people of students to justify the delivery nanoscience laboratories. A great student experience science disciplines and may also University and the University of who understand and are able to of a novel and exciting training from training as part of a group, oWer the opportunity to collaborate Liverpool, together with international make advances in technical, programme integrating statistics, NOWNano has 20 PhD places cooperating and interacting with colleagues from other disciplines commercialisation consultancy design and business innovation: operational research and industry. and holds over £2m of EPSRC with like-minded peers such as medicine and the arts. The Inventya Ltd. SME-led collaborative innovative people prepared to work In particular, it is this critical mass of grants, including the EPSRC Portfolio Researching important ESRC has also identiXed particular R&D partnership with two world- in challenging roles in organisations like-minded students who are keen Partnership, and during the last four cross-disciplinary problems areas of study that would beneXt ranking universities underpin the and ready to drive radical change to engage with industry which make years participated in six FP6-EC and to ensure that your research from further development across the development of new products, in the digital economy. STOR-i so attractive to industrial ESF networks, three of which were makes an impact UK, including Language Based Area stakeholders. Lancaster led. processes and services for the global marketplace, which byvirtue of their The development of skills Studies, Economics, Management HighWire is closely aligned with the STOR-i has committed support from BBSRC Doctoral Training use, manufacture, raw materials, and experiences, which are and Business Studies. needs and goals of business and industry,which ensures the relevance leading industry partners including Partnership in Food Security reuse or disposal, deliver positive required for a rapid career A number of studentships will be of our programme and encourages BT,Shell, Unilever and the Met OZce. The BBSRC is a doctoral training environmental impacts. progression set aside for these particular areas technology exchange and early The £4.3m EPSRC funding provides partnership between the universities An environment in which students to help ensure that social sciences At the heart of the centre is a team of adoption of emerging technologies fully funded studentships to at least of Reading, Southampton, Lancaster can access the best specialist continue to contribute to the 50graduatesworkingoncollaborative and ideas. 40 PhD students until 2013. andSurrey,andRothamstedResearch. research across all universities development of society and the research and development projects within the consortium economy.This builds on Lancaster’s This builds on the strengths of We have no doubt, given the quality OWering studentships in the with business. The graduates use considerable research strengths in Lancaster University’s InfoLab21 and focus of our training programme area of food security,the research these collaborations as the basis social science and management. initiative to seek a more value added and the current scarcity of broadly conducted in this centre focuses on of a PhD programme of study and and marketable pathway from the trained STOR graduates, that our the global challenges posed by an are supported by senior academic digital laboratory to the marketplace. graduates will be in great demand expanding population, pressure on members of staW, all internationally- across a wide range of sectors. agricultural land, climate change and recognised experts in their Xelds. the diminution of scarce resources. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Academia – Study facilities 14/15

Study facilities Ourstudentshaveaccesstoexcellentstudyfacilities. IT facilities The Library Every aspect is represented of his www.lancaster.ac.uk/iss www.lancaster.ac.uk/library wide ranging intellectual interests, FromtheLibraryandtheLearningZonetooure-learning from religion and the arts to political AccesstoITiscrucialtopostgraduate The Library is at the centre of the economy,geology and the resourcesandtheunrivalledserviceandsupportprovided life,andInformationSystemsServices campus, in Alexandra Square, and environment. Electronic and digitised (ISS)isdedicatedtoprovidingthebest has extensive opening hours during resources include the Library Edition byourInformationSystemsServicesteam,wehaveinvested facilities for all Lancaster students: both term and vacation periods. It of Ruskin’s Works as well as Ruskin’s has nearly a million print items and inthelatesttechnologyandequipmentinsupportofyour High bandwidth connectivity in diaries,Venetian Notebooks and oWers access to more than 26,000 your residence and at wireless other manuscripts. electronic journals and 300,000 learningexperience. hotspots across campus electronic books. The Library has In the public galleries we display Lancaster University email with 1,000 reader places and 230 PC changing selections from over access to calendars and the workstations. 2,000 drawings, of which 1,000 are by University address book Ruskin. Others are by his friends and Special collections include: the Jack Secure, personal network storage associates, including Samuel Prout, Hylton Archive, The Patten Second space for your work (also Edward Burne-Jones and Francesca World War Collection, early books accessible oW campus) Alexander. We also regularly exhibit from the libraries of Beetham Parish, work by contemporary artists Online collaboration spaces Burnley Grammar School and inspired by Ruskin. for joint research work Cartmel Priory,archives relating to Personalised online learning the 2001 foot and mouth epidemic Student Portal spaces for taught courses, in North Cumbria, Cinema Culture www.portal.lancaster.ac.uk including your timetable, in 1930s Britain, the Legal History The Student Portal gives you access course materials, discussion Collection, the Business Histories to your email, timetable, notes and boards and more Collection, the Jean Piaget Archive, Quaker books, and theological books much more.You can even check A wide range of academic, from Trinity College, Cambridge. when your library books are due back business and accessibility or sign up for learning activities. software The Ruskin Library One of the useful things you will Xnd Over 1,000 PCs across campus www.lancaster.ac.uk/ruskin on the portal is a list of your taught plus scanners and printers, many or research training modules and of which are accessible 24/7 The Ruskin Library houses the foremost collection of the nineteenth access to related online resources. Free iLancaster mobile app with century’s most famous English critic Your interactions with the portal access to timetables, library of art, architecture and society – will diWer according to your tutor’s searches, campus maps, bus John Ruskin (1819–1900). The main preferences but it will usually include timetables and more holding of the Ruskin Library is the library resource lists, video and Flexible informal learning spaces Whitehouse Collection of material audio materials, discussion boards, in the Learning Zone and Library, relating to John Ruskin and his circle. and collaborative activities. plus a laptop loan service The Collection, which belongs to Support and assistance from Education Trust Ltd, is in the care the ISS Service Desk or online of the Ruskin Foundation, based at Access to free online or face-to- Lancaster University.The Foundation face IT training also manages Brantwood, Ruskin’s home on the eastern shore of Cost-eWective hardware support Coniston Water. at ‘The Workshop’, a University owned store on campus Whatever your subject, whatever you’reaimingtoachieve,theITfacilities provided by ISS will support you in getting there. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Academia – Study options 16/17

Study options

1. Research degrees ProfessionalDoctorates 2. Integrated degrees (1+3) Researchdegrees–lengthofstudy Our postgraduate students are We oWer three types of professional Several of our courses oWer Research awards – an important part of our research doctorates: Doctor of Medicine students the option to take a bridging length of study Mode Duration culture and make up a third of (MD), Doctor of Clinical Psychology approach to postgraduate study. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Full-time 3 years our student population. (DClinPsy), and the Engineering Known as Integrated degrees, or (DClinPsy) Part-time N/A Doctorate (EngD). Some of our PhD 1+3 degrees, they can be followed Doctorate in Engineering (DEng) Full-time 3 years Internationallyacclaimedasaresearch programmes also have variants that at a Masters level before progressing Part-time N/A led university,we pride ourselves on make them particularly suitable directly to PhD level. This progression our ability to produce world-changing for part-time study. is subject to reaching pre-agreed Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Full-time 2 years research that is recognised to be entry requirements during your Part-time N/A cutting-edge, innovative and relevant Supervisorsand Masters studies. Masters by Research Full-time 1 year by government, funding bodies, researchtraining (LLM, MA, MSc by Research) Part-time 2 years policy agencies and industry.Our As a research student you will be Although there is a taught component postgraduate students are vital to allocated an academic supervisory to these courses, they are ideal for Master of Philosophy Full-time 2–4 years our research activities and derive team to help you formulate your those students who already have a (MPhil) Part-time 4 years (max 7) the beneXts of working alongside research topic, oWer advice as clear idea of the Xeld they would like PhD (via publication, thesis Full-time 3–4 years experts at the forefront of their you carry out and write up your to research and they are assessed or alternate format, including Part-time 4 years (max 7) specialist Xelds. research and ensure that any primarily by dissertation. integrated and professional) problems are resolved at the DoctorofPhilosophy(PhD) earliest possible stage. Integrated degree courses Most doctoral students at Lancaster are clearly indicated in our Taughtpostgraduatedegrees–lengthofstudy work on a traditional PhD byResearch, Alongside all research students, programme listings. Taught awards – including research training and an you will attend our research training length of study Mode Duration programmes, which are designed 3. Taught postgraduate degrees emphasis on conducting original Masters degree (integrated) Full-time 4 years (UG/PG) to support you through your studies Our taught postgraduate degrees research leading to a written thesis. (e.g. MEng, MChem, MPhys, Part-time N/A and help you to develop skills for normally involve a combination of MPharm) It is also possible to conduct original your future career. More details of taught modules, coursework and research and produce a series of our Research Training Programme a research dissertation. Some Postgraduate CertiXcate Full-time Under 1 year peer refereed academic papers can be found in the ‘Supporting programmes enable you to carry of Achievement (PGCertA) Part-time Under 1 year for publication, rather than a thesis. your Future’ section, see page 30. out a real life research project for Postgraduate CertiXcate Full-time 1 year This leads to the degree of PhD a company or organisation in place (PGCert) Part-time 1 or 2 years You will also undergo a development by Alternative Format. of the dissertation. needs assessment guided byyour Postgraduate Diploma Full-time 1 year MasterofPhilosophy(MPhil) supervisor, when you Xrst register, While most taught courses (PGDip) Part-time 1 or 2 years An MPhil normally takes two years which will help in making sound enable you to build upon your Masters degree Full-time 1 year of full-time study,with an emphasis decisions about what particular undergraduate studies some (LLM, MA, MSc, MBA) Part-time 2 years on conducting original research and training is most appropriate for academic programmes are open Masters in Research (MRes) Full-time 1 year writing up a research project that is you. It will be updated annually to students with little or no prior Part-time 2 years of similar quality but smaller in size and your training programme academic experience in the subject. and scope than a PhD thesis. revised accordingly. Some faculties also oWer specialised research degrees such as PhD by Thesis and Coursework, Master of Laws (LLM), and MSc/MA (by Research).You can Xnd full details of these research degrees in the relevant academic sections of the prospectus. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk International community 18/19

International community Internationalstudentsfrommorethan100 countriesformoverhalfourgraduateschool, whileinternationalstaff from60countriesconstitute almostonethirdofouracademicsta@.

Our academic staL, many with international reputations, continue to provide the highest standards of teaching to more than 12,000 students. We have a diverse academic community,with a third of our staL originating from overseas and over half of students in the Graduate School coming from outside of the United Kingdom. At our diverse international and multicultural universityyou will have an opportunity to mix with people from all over the UK and abroad, bringing you a world of diWerent ideas and experiences to broaden your horizons and develop your intercultural skills ready for a future international career. The University is committed to solving major global problems through research and teaching. Collaborating with other universities and sharing knowledge with academic institutions and communities throughout the world is a key part of Lancaster’s mission. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk International community 20/21

Lancaster academics publish Lancaster recently opened a work of international signiXcance. prestigious Confucius Institute, They also maintain strong ties to a major new hub for Chinese institutions across the world and language and culture on campus participate in many of the leading which will complement the extensive networks of scholars and policy China research and teaching makers. For example, our scientists activities across the University. in the Lancaster Environment Centre Upon graduation all Lancaster work with China to tackle drought students join a community of alumni and world food shortage and their spread acrosstheworldwiththriving research also targets treatment in-countrynetworks. for tropical disease such as river blindness; we play a leading role This international community in graphene research and shaping includes high proXle alumni working future EU policy on innovation based overseas who support the University upon this ‘wonder material’. and add value by sharing their knowledge and expertise with Lancaster’s international community current students. also extends far beyond the campus with research, teaching, and student exchange partnerships with leading universities and institutions in 26 countries across the world. Lancaster’s degree programmes are currently taught in collaboration Lancaster’s international community with institutions in China, India, Jordan, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and also extends far beyond the campus with Pakistan. Lancaster currently has research, teaching, and student exchange 2,000 students based abroad studying for a Lancaster degree partnerships with leading universities and at one of its partner institutions. In institutions in 26 countries across the world. 2011, Prime Minister David Cameron highlighted the collaboration with Comsats (Pakistan)inhisAprilvisitto Islamabad. Lancaster has the highest level of student volunteering in the UK and this extends to the partner institutions abroad. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk International community – International students 22/23

International students Ourinternationalreputationforacademicexcellence, combinedwithourworld-classfacilities,attractsmore than2,000internationalstudentsfromaroundtheworld. Weo@eravastrangeofnationallyandinternationally acclaimedpostgraduateprogrammes.

How to apply If you have taken an approved English Accommodation Support Alumni Contact All prospective international language test but do not meet the www.lancaster.ac.uk/ www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/ Once you have completed your The International OZce postgraduate students should follow minimum entry requirements for your PGAccommodation international studies you will join Lancaster’s Lancaster University the application procedure outlined chosen degree programme, you can global network of over 100,000 University House As an international postgraduate Our range of services covers in the section ‘Applying to Lancaster’ take one of our Postgraduate English alumni from 150 countries. Our Lancaster LA1 4YW student from outside the European pre-arrival preparations and support on page 36. Language Preparation Courses. The Alumni Relations Programme Union you are guaranteed single on throughout your studies.You will Tel: +44 (0) 1524 592037 courses are designed to help you will provide continued support campus accommodation for your receive pre-departure information Email: [email protected] Entry requirements increase your English level to IELTS for you. We oWer a wide range of Xrst year of your study provided on visa procedures and immigration www.lancaster.ac.uk/international If you have any questions about 6.5 or 7.0 and also develop your alumni activities and networking you meet all the conditions. and you’ll be oWered a pick-up service qualiXcation requirements please academic study skills. opportunities and you will also be contact the International OZce or from Manchester Airport. Courses are between four and 30 Details about accommodation will eligible to become part of one of one of our overseas representatives weeks in length and require IELTS be sent to you automatically from Alongside our full range of support our many alumni groups around (see page 38).You can also Xnd 5.0 overall or equivalent. If you do May onwards once you have services for all postgraduates, we the world. country speciXc information on our not meet the minimum English accepted your oWer of a study place. oWer speciXc support to international website www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Further information entry requirement for your degree OW campus accommodation is also students including free academic &nd-your-country www.lancaster.ac.uk/depts/ programme, you will automatically be available and you can get help with learning support, English language Xnding it from the Students’ Union. support, immigration advice and international/luyour English entry requirements sent information about the courses. Please see http://housing.lusu.co.uk family support. We also organise a If your native language is not English Our International OZce staW regularly for further information. number of social events throughout travel to over 20 countries to meet you will need to ensure that you meet the year. our minimum English language students interested in studying here. standards. These mayvary by faculty: Please also see our ‘Supporting On these visits you can meet us You’ and ‘SupportingYour Future’ and get advice and guidance IELTS: 6.5 –7.0 on pages 28 to 31. about applying to Lancaster; check ToEFL: 93–100 (IBT) our online schedule for details. Pearson (PTE Academic): 62–70 Cambridge CPE: Grade C Please note: Minimum scores in individual test elements also apply. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life 24/25

Lancaster life TheUniversityprovidesanoutstandingand welcomingpostgraduateexperience.Located inabeautifulsetting,our360acrecampusisjust threemilesfromthehistoriccityofLancaster.

Our campus has recently beneMted from investment in new college, residential and social facilities, new and refurbished teaching spaces and new research facilities. We are committed to continued investment for the future (£420m to 2017) to ensure we continue to exceed expectations. The Graduate College www.lancaster.ac.uk/graduatecollege Lancaster has a vibrant collegiate system of nine colleges. The Graduate College comprises more than 2,000 postgraduate students from over 100 countries and is self-contained, purpose-built, and speciMcally designed to cater for the needs of a diverse community of postgraduate students. The Graduate College will provide a range of services to support you during your time at Lancaster, including aLordable accommodation, social and study facilities (common room, games room, TVroom and computer lab), and its own bar dedicated to postgraduate students. The Graduate College’s friendly,international community celebrates and encourages diversity and provides members with an ideal opportunity to broaden their horizons and make lasting friendships. It also provides an unrivalled environment for members to develop academically,and the extracurricular activities and opportunities provided ensure that each postgraduate student’s experience is rewarding. In the city www.visitlancaster.co.uk Lancaster city is buzzing with charm and friendliness and boasts trendy cafes, cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants and pubs, as well as small independent boutiques and well known high street outlets. A vibrant music scene, live theatre throughout the year and an annual literature festival add to the cultural picture. City, coast and countryside www.lancaster.ac.uk/explore Lancaster students can revel in the knowledge that they are not only studying in one of the safest self-contained campuses in the UK, but also have some of the country's most unspoilt spots on their doorsteps – from countryvillages, seaside resorts and the lush countryside of the Lake District and Forest of Bowland to the historic and vibrant City of Lancaster. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – Accommodation 26/27

Accommodation Manyofourpostgraduatestudentsliveoncampus inthepurpose-builtGraduateCollege,whichissituated onAlexandraParkinthesouth-westofcampusando@ers excellentaccommodationoptions.

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Supporting you LancasterUniversitysupportseverystudentinmaking themostoftheireducationandlifeatLancaster.We o@erarangeofservicesthatareeasyandfreetoaccess throughoutyourtimehere.

The Students’ Union (LUSU) Disability Chaplaincy Centre www.lusu.co.uk www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/disabilities www.chaplancs.org.uk We provide representation, advice, Support is available on disability The Chaplaincy Centre is a place services, and opportunities for issues relating to all aspects of living where you can pray and worship, students and ensure that students’ and learning at Lancaster, including reYect and contemplate, explore voices are heard within the University. assessment and support for dyslexia, faith issues and ask questions, Xnd And of course, we’re here to help assessments for study aids, funding support and encouragement and you expand your social network. applications and social care support. meet others. There are many ways for Funding Pre-School Centre postgraduates to get involved – from attending our forums to www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/funding www.lancaster- preschoolcentre.co.uk becoming a departmental academic We can provide information, advice representative; it’s a good way of and guidance on student funding With excellent Ofsted reports, fully meeting people and developing and Xnancial aid, including help with qualiXed staW and 158 places split skills.You can also be involved by Government and University funding, between two age groups – three standing for an elected position administration of Xnancial aid months to two years and over two within the Graduate College. schemes, guidance on living costs, years – the Pre-School Centre is and help with budgeting. here to provide high quality childcare Student Based Services in support of students and staW www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs Registry with young children. Whilst fees are Student Based Services provides www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/registry charged, we can advise you on how to claim back some of the costs. easy access to support that StaW can provide assistance with enhances your postgraduate academicrecordmatters,registration, Health services experience. We work closely with module enrolment, academic review www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/health colleagues across the University and appeals and provide student www.naturalhealthcare.org.uk to provide advice and guidance status letters. on a range of academic and non- All students must register with academic issues from welfare to International Student the Bailrigg Health Centre (surgeries funding, health to accommodation. Advice Service on campus and in Lancaster) or All services are available via The www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/ with another local GP.We also have Base, our one stop enquiry desk at international a DENPLAN-accredited dentist the front of University House, where Our International Student Advice and a pharmacy on campus. The friendly staW will do their best to help Service can help with pre-arrival Natural Health Care Centre oWers you or arrange an appointment with needs, cultural adjustment, visa complementary health treatment a specialist adviser. information, social activities, Xnancial including Acupuncture, Alexander issues, debt problems, and working Technique, Aromatherapy and Counselling and mental health in the UK. ReYexology. www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/counselling www.lancaster.ac.uk/sbs/mentalhealth Our private and conXdential service covers all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – Supporting your future 30/31

Supporting your future

Whetheryouwishtoopenthedoortofastercareer Jobshop LUSU Involve http://jobshop.lusu.co.uk A dedicated employer liaison http://involve.lusu.co.uk progressionorlaythefoundationsforabrightfuture team, responsible for advertising LUSU provides an online jobshop LUSU Involve oWers worthwhile hundreds of graduate vacancies inacademia,theUniversityo@ersmanylevelsof for postgraduates seeking part-time and interesting volunteering and and maintaining close relationships work whilst studying at Lancaster. enterprise opportunities to students practicalandspecialistsupporttogetyouthere. with industries and businesses The service is designed to assist you such as helping in schools and to ensure we can keep you up to in Xnding opportunities to boost your community organisations, working date with the latest recruitment income and help you to gain those with museums and charities or Departmental support Personal development The programme covers subject opportunities and required vital extra skills for your CV– part- volunteering with young oWenders. From the simple, practical things like portal.lancaster.ac.uk speciXc material and skills, including: competencies time work, full-time vacation work, Green Lancaster is another initiative photocopying, computer, telephone Lancaster University provides knowledge and intellectual or voluntary work. Access to thousands of vacancies in which you can volunteer to and fax facilities to specialist support structured support for you to reYect activities from all sectors, circulated via our make a positive diWerence to the such as research supervision and on your learning and development personal eWectiveness Centre for Employment, electronic vacancy service environment and gain valuable personal development planning, your through an online personal space. Enterprise and Careers (CEEC) ‘CEEC4jobs’ transferrable skills in the process. department will play a pivotal role in research governance and This provides opportunities to www.lancaster.ac.uk/employability An annual Career Opportunities Many of our events are run at the your postgraduate experience. organisation write about and reYect upon your Fair and programmes of employer weekend so that you can Xt your engagement, inYuence Lancaster University is proud of You can expect excellent resources, experience – learning, research, and presentations throughout the year participation around your studies. and impact its reputation for creating highly high quality supervision, access to teaching – and to share with peers, qualiXed, employable postgraduates LUSU Involve can also support you world-class academics (Lancaster’s tutors or supervisors. It provides The Lancaster Award The programme ensures that our and our careers support will help you in becoming an entrepreneur; if you own and visiting), expertise and you with a means to enhance your www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers/award graduates are ideally equipped with negotiate and succeed in an ever are thinking of setting up your own experience of producing world- awareness of the skills and qualities the attributes needed to enter high more complex and competitive job The Lancaster Award recognises business, we can help turn your ideas changing research, and a you are developing, gain feedback level employment. Much of this market. CEEC provides an extensive your extra-curricular achievements into reality with start-up funds and departmental and faculty research from others on your progress, and training takes place face-to-face range of services and activities to and demonstrates your skills to links to business professionals. seminar series at which leading to develop a record to inform future within the faculties. Some takes help you make informed decisions employers.You take the award researchers from other universities research and career choices. place elsewhere on campus, for about your career options: alongside your postgraduate Our international opportunities present their latest work. example, in the library,in the Centre studies by completing activities are about much more than a Research Training Programme for Employability,Enterprise A range of career development simple ‘exchange’ with our partner Yourdepartmentcanhelpwithfunding in employability and career www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ and Careers (CEEC), or in the programmes designed to meet institutions around the world. to support your research activities development, campus and gradschool/training Postgraduate Statistics Centre. the speciXc needs of postgraduate You’ll gain a real understanding (external training courses and community involvement, work www.lancaster.ac.uk/ students ofthecountryyouvisitbyvolunteering conference attendance, for example). Some training materials are available experience and additional skills. sci-tech/postgraduate/rdp Individual Careers Adviser on established projects, meeting And of course you will always have through Doctoral Training Centres support in career choice, job Education and support with local government, networking full student representation in the www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/phd/ such as NWDTC, STOR-i, HighWire search, recruitment and selection with major corporate companies and University’s decision making through PhDProgTypes/ResTrain and NOWNano. We also provide http://advice.lusu.co.uk processes, psychometric testing, learning about important international departmentalandfacultycommittees. online training. Undertakingresearchatpostgraduate self-employment, enterprise skills LUSU also have a specialist team of issues from leading academics. level is a considerable challenge Postgraduate research students and commercial awareness advisers with expertise in supporting and requires a wide variety of skills – are encouraged to attend research development postgraduates with educational both subject skills and skills of a issues. We oWer guidance and training events regardless of where Access to job vacancies, work more general, transferable nature. support regarding your rights and they are organised. The modules experience and placements In line with the National Researcher responsibilities and can help with a on each faculty’s research training with potential employers. Development Framework, each programme are open to students broad range of issues from research A Careers Resource Centre faculty at Lancaster oWers a right across the University. students’ supervision to taught comprehensive Research Training and website students’ teaching provision. Programme to support the The Postgraduate Employability development of our research Portal which provides electronic postgraduates. access to a suite of postgraduate career development and job vacancy opportunities For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – Recreation and culture 32/33

Recreation and culture

Sports Centre LU Cinema Music www.sportscentrelancaster.co.uk http://cinema.lusu.co.uk www.liveatlica.org Opened in 2011, the sports centre Lancaster University is one of the Live at LICA is a major provider of boasts a 25m swimming pool with few universities with its own student classical and world music in north thelatesttouchpadtimingequipment, cinema located on campus. The Lancashire. We present a varied a personal training area, and Xtness best equipped student cinema in programme of music including areas oWering an extensive range the country,it shows a broad range orchestral concerts, chamber music, of supervised cardio and resistance of movies from recently released jazz, world music, opera and new machines and free weights. blockbusters through to world music. Our ‘Meet the Artist’ sessions cinema Xlms and old classics. take place before events, providing The 10m climbing wall includes an insight into the creative process. bouldering challenges designed with Societies Recent visiting orchestras include input from renowned mountaineer, http://activities.lusu.co.uk the BBC Philharmonic, Opera North Sir Chris Bonington, as well as areas and Tchaikovsky Symphony for all climbers, from complete Nearly half of our students are Orchestra of Moscow Radio. beginners to rock athletes. members of one of our various student groups. There are now Theatre and dance The sports hall accommodates all over 150 LUSU aZliated societies www.liveatlica.org traditional indoor sports plus a few (around 30 international groups) less traditional activities. Martial arts, and they exist to support the The NuZeld Theatre is one of the spinning, dance, pilates and yoga interests and hobbies of students largest professional studio theatres classes all take place in The Studio. – if we don’t currently oWer a society in Europe, focusing on new and Other facilities include a steam you’re interested in, it’s very easy experimental work. According to The room and sauna, four squash to set one up. They are a great way Guardian Insider’s Guide to the Arts courts, a meetingroom,aphysio/ to make friends and get involved. 2010, it is “the place [in England] to sportsinjuries clinic, grass pitches see the most innovative new work.” Live at LICA for rugby and football, eight tennis It hosts public performances of courts,Xvenetballcourts,twoartiXcial Live at LICA (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts) brings theatre, contemporary dance and live pitches, two multi use games areas, art from some of the best known and a trim trail, and a woodland walk. a wealth of professional theatre, dance, exhibitions and concerts respected professional companies LUSU sports onto campus. It plays a nationally from the UK and abroad. The theatre also presents public performances http://activities.lusu.co.uk important role in developing innovative contemporary arts, by Lancaster students and societies, Our LUSU sports clubs compete nurturing generations of artists and plus a range of local community in the British Universities and delivering a range of projects with organisations. Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues, young people and local residents. competitions and tournaments Exhibitions and there are plenty of weekend Sited within the Great Hall complex www.liveatlica.org at the north end of campus, Live opportunities to play sport. The The Peter Scott Galleryis a small gem at LICA venues include Lancaster ‘Roses’weekend,avarsitytournament of a contemporaryart gallery,hosting International Concerts, the Peter pitting Lancaster University against visualartexhibitionsandanannual Scott Gallery and the NuZeld rivalsYork University is an annual seriesofartists’talks,opentothe Theatre – all open to the public, highlight alongside the inter college public free of charge. It is home to the staW and students. Follow us on sports calendar. University’sinternationalartcollection, Twitter or Facebook to Xnd out including Japanese and Chinese art, what’s on, and book tickets online antiquities,worksbytwentiethcentury at www.liveatlica.org British artists, and prints bysigniXcant European names such as Dürer,Miró, Ernst andVasarely.It is also thevenue for the LICA Fine Art undergraduate and postgraduate art exhibitions. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – Finance and funding 34/35

Finance and funding

Living costs and budgeting Under the UK points based Fees for postgraduate study All fees (both standard and non- Further details Further details While living expenses vary depending immigration system, if you are All candidates must make standard) are likely to increase Additional sources of funding You may Xnd the following link on your lifestyle and needs, rents an international (Non UK/EU) arrangements for their Xnancial annually.2013–14 fees will are available, especially for speciXc to a specialist postgraduate and some living expenses do tend student, you will be required to support and the payment of their be announced in the spring programmes and for students from funding website helpful: to be lower at Lancaster than in have a minimum amount to support fees throughout their studies at of 2013 and will be published particular countries/regions. For www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/ some urban centres. yourself and additional sums for each the University before entry.Prior on the University website at detailed listings of awards available at organization/general of your dependants (adult or child). to registration, you will be required www.lancaster.ac.uk/PGfees Lancaster, and for information about There are a variety of Xnancial Alternatively,you can visit their For more information please see to sign a declaration that you have how to apply for them, please consult: awards at Lancaster for which you All students are classiXed for fees Masters or PhD funding pages using www.ukba.homeo'ce.gov.uk suZcient funds to cover fees may be eligible to apply.Awards are purposes as UK, EU or Overseas. www.lancaster.ac.uk/pgfunding the following links and then browse to StaW in Student Based Services and living expenses. If you feel you have been incorrectly strictly limited and you must make A member of staW in your subject your subject area, and Xlter the results and the Students’ Union can classiXed, please send your passport provision to meet all your study The annual tuition fee covers area to Xnd out how previous for Charities and other funding: related costs for the duration provide practical advice on funding, registration, tuition and examination. and supporting documents along students have paid for their studies Masters: of your course. Please see budgeting and debt. For guidance It does not include residential with a re-classiXcation request to: on student living costs and an www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/ www.lancaster.ac.uk/funding accommodation, living expenses, Postgraduate Management Charities, trust and interactive budget planner, subject/1/pgt or charges for re-examination. All OEce (Admissions) other general funders please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/ fees may be revised and as much University House A wide variety of charitable and PhD: sbs/funding/costsandbudgeting notice as possible will be given of Lancaster University other organisations have funds www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/ any changes. Lancaster LA1 4YW they make available to intending subject/1/pgr postgraduate students at both You need to do this before the masters and PhD level. The amounts 31 December in the year you Xrst they make available as grants range HomeandEUannualfees:2012–2013examples register with Lancaster University. from £500 to several thousand Taught degrees Research degrees* pounds. Most award the funding Funding and awards Full-time at the University £5,500 (Arts & Social Sciences) £3,828 on a competitive basis, and have £6,500 (Sciences) At Xrst sight, Xnding sources of criteria related to either academic Xnancial support might seem Full-time away from the University £2,750 (Arts & Social Sciences) £1,914 excellence or Xnancial need. Many daunting. However, with the advice £3,250 (Sciences) have additional criteria related to and guidance you’ll receive from the wider charitable aims of the Part-time £2,750 (Arts & Social Sciences) £1,914 our staW, both at university level and organisation. Their application £3,250 (Sciences) within faculties and departments, deadline dates, and application you can be assured that we’ll do processes are varyvaried and some our utmost to help you in your Overseasstudentsannualfees:2012–2013examples have a number of diWerent deadlines applications for funding. at times throughout the year. Taught degrees Research degrees* We recommend that you start Full-time at the University (1) £15,650 £15,320 planning the Xnancing of your studies (2) Full-time at the University £12,100 £12,000 12–18 months in advance of your Full-time away from the University **(1) £7,825 £7,660 programme start date, as some Full-time away from the University **(2) £6,050 £6,000 external awards will have application deadlines this early in the process. Part-time as per full-time away fee

* MPhil/PhD, MRes and MSc (by research). ** Applicable to those students whose research is being conducted full-time away from Lancaster and who have had this status approved. (1) For courses and research within the departments of LEC (Biological and Environmental disciplines; Physical Geography), Communication Systems, Computing, Engineering, Physics and Psychology. (2) Fee for LEC (Human Geographical disciplines) and all other departments. Please note: the tuition fee rates outlined are only applicable to those programmes, which attract the standard fee rate. A full listing of those courses which attract the non-standard fees can be found on our website. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – Applying to Lancaster 36/37

Applying to Lancaster Ouraimistomaketheapplicationprocessassimple andeCcientaspossibleforyou.Withthisinmind, wewouldencourageyoutoapplyonlineusingour dedicated‘MyLancaster’admissionsportal: www.postgraduate.lancs.ac.uk

Using MyLancaster Requireddocuments Facultycontactpoints admissions to apply willusuallyinclude: Arts, Humanities and Social Using the MyLancaster admissions transcripts of previous higher Science Programmes site, you are able to submit education (college/university) Postgraduate Admissions applications for the programme(s) degrees or other courses that you Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which you wish to study,upload have completed/for which you are Lancaster University supporting documentation currently studying. Note that, for Lancaster LA1 4YL and provide us with information transcripts in languages other Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 880 about referees. than English, a certiXed English Email: fass-pg-admissions@ translation will be required Once you have created a user lancaster.ac.uk references account, you may apply for any Business and Management Lancaster University postgraduate copies of English language test (LUMS) Programmes programme you wish using this results for those for whom English Postgraduate Admissions method except for the PgDip/MA is not their Xrst language Graduate Management School in Social Work and the Doctorate CurrentLancasterUniversitystudents Management School in Clinical Psychology.These may use our Fast Track application Lancaster University two programmes are administered route on the MyLancaster admissions Lancaster LA1 4YX by external agencies – please refer portal; these applicants will not need Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 to the course listings on pages 51 to provide their Lancaster degree Email: [email protected] and 140 for further details. transcript and only need to provide Health and Medicine Programmes Using our web service, you will be the name of one referee. Postgraduate Admissions advised which documentation you Faculty of Health and Medicine need to upload or send to us. We Other ways to apply Lancaster University will also automatically contact your If you are unable to use the Lancaster LA1 4YN referees once you have submitted MyLancaster web service, please your application should you wish contact the appropriate Faculty Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 936 us to do so. The supporting Admissions OZce for your intended Email: fhm-pg-admissions@ documentation screen will provide programme of study (see right). lancaster.ac.uk you with a list of required documents. Please note that only applications on oZcial Lancaster University Science, Engineering and postgraduate application forms Technology Programmes will be accepted. Postgraduate Admissions Faculty of Science and Technology Please also refer to the relevant Lancaster University course listing to ensure that you Lancaster LA1 4YR include all necessary documentation Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 795 for your chosen programme of study. Email: fst-pg-admissions@ lancaster.ac.uk For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Lancaster life – O*cial overseas representatives 38/39

Official overseas representatives WehaveoCcialrepresentativesinthefollowingcountries. Pleasecontactthemdirectlyforfurtherinformation.

Lancaster oBces Overseas representatives HongKong Kazakhstan Russia Thailand Cyprus Botswana Education UK ICC Plus Agency – Almaty Znaniye-Centre Study Group Hands on Education Mr Andros Papadopoulos Mr John Luke Tel: +852 252 59849 Tel: +7 727 263 54 18 Tel: + 7495 225 4443 Consultants – Bangkok Tel: +357 2235 3321 Tel: +44 29 2075 8032 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +66 2635 5230 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.edu-uk.net www.iccplus.kz www.znaniye.ru Email: info@hands- onconsultants.com Amber Education Intellect Consulting – Almaty ITEC (Head OZce Moscow) Nigeria China www.hands-onconsultants.com Mr Nom Habu UKEAS Shanghai (Head OZce) Tel: + 852 237 79115 Tel: +7 727 375 17 08 or 375 30 38 Tel: + 7495 708 4242/4200 Nigeria Regional OZce Tel: +86 21 6468 3535 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mentor International – Bangkok Study Group Regional OZce Email: [email protected] India www.intellect.kz www.itec.com.ru Tel: +66 2255 5157 9 First Business Alliance Suites www.ukeas.com.cn Email: [email protected] Chopra Consultants Malaysia SaudiArabia 2nd Floor Plot 5 www.mentor.ac Beijing JJL (Head OZce – Delhi) MABECS Sdn Bhd, IGEC – Riyadh ChiefYesuf Abiodun Street Tel: +86 10 6568 5656 Tel: +91 11 4160 8466 Tel: +603 795 67655/7439 Tel: + 966 1 419 9060 UAE OW Ligali Ayorinde Street Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] IQ Education Consultants Adjacent City of David Church www.jjl.cn www.chopraconsultants.com www.mabecs.com Tel: +971 454 1599 Victoria Island, Lagos A2Z Management Ltd Email: dubai@iqeducation Nigeria Edwise International Mexico Tel: +966 1419 7662 D & LTHarbin consultants.com (Head OZce – Mumbai) Email: [email protected] Tel: +234 7098103529 Tel: +86 451 8230 7080 Across The Pond www.iqeducationconsultants.com Mobile: +234 8067348725 Email: [email protected] Tel: +91 22 2200 3338 Tel: +52 222 1414941 SouthAmerica www.edubridge.com Email: mumbai@edwise Email: mark@studyacross USA Email: [email protected] Across the Pond international.com thepond.com Across The Pond www.lancs.ac.ukq Tel: +47 21 520 069 EIC Group Guangzhou (Head OZce) www.edwiseinternational.com www.studyacrossthepond.com Tel: +1 1 978 662 5200 www.lancaster.ac.uk/Nigeria Email: info@studyacross Tel: +86 20 2833 9966 Email: info@studyacross Japan Norway thepond.com Email: [email protected] thepond.com British Education OZce www.studyacrossthepond.com www.eic.org.cn Across The Pond www.studyacrossthepond.com (Head OZce – Tokyo) Tel: +47 4140 8093 Greece SouthKorea Tel: +81(0)3 5367 3315 Email: info@studyacross Vietnam EDM Education Mr DimitrisValsamis Email: [email protected] thepond.com ISC – UKEAS (Head OZce – Hanoi) Tel: +82 2 562 5091 Tel: +30 210 524 8300 www.beo.co.jp www.studyacrossthepond.com Tel: +84 8 3941 190 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Jordan Pakistan www.edmedu.com www.fcollege.gr www.isc-ukeas.com GESCO for Academic Services Preparation for Life (Head OZce) Taiwan Jordan Tel: +92 51 285 0994/0995 If your country is not listed above UKEAS Taichung (Head OZce) Tel: +962 2777 308 761 Email: islamabad@preparation please contact the International Tel: +886 4 2328 5946 Email: admin@global- forlife.com OZce: [email protected] Email: [email protected] education.co.uk www.preparationforlife.com www.global-education.co.uk www.ukeas.com.tw For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Our programmes 40/41

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At the heart of our mission is our aim to pursue research at the highest international level, create new knowledge and share the beneXts of this with our students, partners and users of research. If you come to Lancaster you will be joining a University that is in the research elite in the UK and among the best in the world and this will stand you in good stead as your future career develops. Our thriving research community contributes signiXcantly to advancing knowledge and understanding across a variety of disciplines and makes major contributions to the Arts and Social Sciences, Management, Health and Medicine and Science and Technology.Lancaster research helps to inform public policy making, developing and delivering public services and improving Government decision making. Lancaster trains innovative people through government funded doctoral and postgraduate training centres in computing, design and management, statistics and operational research and the social sciences. These are closely aligned with the needs and goals of business and industry to ensure the relevance of the programmes and to encourage technology exchange and early adoption of emerging technologies, processes and ideas. Lancaster works with more than 1,000 businesses per year. We foster a distinctive and holistic approach to research which brings together academics from diWerent disciplines to share their expertise and make positive impact in solving many serious global challenges that are increasingly shaping our everyday lives. Researchers at Lancaster are involved in large scale teams which cross institutional and international boundaries. Understanding the impact of religion in society,tackling climate change and ensuring lifelong health and wellbeingarejustsomeofcritical challengesthatourresearchers strive to meet, while meeting the high ethical standards which underpin everything we do. Our academics are leading Xgures in their Xelds and we pride ourselves in our commitment to recognising the needs of our students and delivering an experience that gives the knowledge and skills needed for our students to become leaders in their own right. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and internationally focused community of postgraduate students. Professor Geraint Johnes, Dean of Graduate Studies (left) Professor Trevor J McMillan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (right) For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 42/43

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences TheFacultyofArtsandSocialSciencespridesitselfon Departments researchexcellence,puttinghighqualityresearchprovision 46 Applied Social Science 52 Contemporary Arts: atthecentreofitsculture.LancasterUniversityisranked Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) 44thgloballyforArtsandHumanitiesandtheFaculty 58 Educational Research bene6tsfromitspositioninthetoptierofuniversities 62 English and Creative Writing receivingresearchgrantsfromfundingagencies. 68 European Languages and Cultures We are home to many internationally Our success is highlighted in DeanofFaculty 74 Gender and Women’s renowned scholars and to a number international rankings, and in the Professor Tony McEnery Studies of major research centres including: funding available. In the 2008 RAE 78 History the Centre for the Economic and at least 85% of research activity in DeputyDeanandAssociate DeanforPostgraduateStudies 82 Law Social Aspects of Genomics, the most of the Faculty’s departments Literacy Research Centre, the Centre was of an international standard. Professor Emma Rose 92 Linguistics and English for Gender and Women’s Studies, Sociology was ranked Tfth in the AssociateDeanforResearch Language the Centre for Mobilities Research, UK for research quality,while Professor Chakravarthi 102 Politics, Philosophy the Centre for Science Studies, the Lancaster Institute for the Ram-Prasad and Religion the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Arts (LICA) was AssociateDeanforEnterprise 114 The Ruskin Library and Environmental Change, the Ruskin ranked in the UK’s top three. Research Centre Centre, and the Wordsworth Centre. Professor Chris May The Faculty generates more than 116 Centre for Science Studies AssociateDeanfor £3.5m annually in externally funded 118 Sociology income including grants from: the UndergraduateStudies ArtsandHumanitiesResearchCouncil Professor Colin Rogers (AHRC), Economics and Social Numberofpostgraduate ResearchCouncil(ESRC),Engineering students and Physical Sciences Research 660 Research Council (EPSRC), United Nations, 639 Taught European Union, British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, British Council, Royal Society,NuVeld Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Local Authorities, and various commercial sponsors. Key fact We also have AHRC Masters and The Faculty of Arts and Doctoral studentships available Social Sciences oKers through a Block Grant Partnership £2m per annum to fund and many departments oSer ESRC postgraduate studentships and EPSRC studentships – both in and awards. conjunctionwithoutsideorganisations and through our role in the North West Doctoral Training Centre. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 44/45

As you might expect from a research Our support for research students Postgraduate study need not focused faculty,all departments is exemplary.We oSer a research be Trmly tied to the Teld of your oSer supervision at PhD level. training programme that oSers free undergraduate degree.You may As well as traditional style PhDs access to modules varying from want to explore a new discipline we oSer practice based research introductory to advanced levels, or an interdisciplinary area at the programmes within Creative Writing and from single sessions to full interface of several disciplines; you and LICA, which comprises Film, New courses. The modules are designed may wish to sharpen your research Media, Music, Music Technology and to support students’ development skills before tackling an ambitious Theatre Studies, and Art and Design. of research skills. SpeciTc courses PhD topic; or you may be seeking a Our Educational Research and mayvary from year to year, but they professional course that deepens Linguistics Departments also oSer typically address research, research your understanding of your Teld of professional doctorates, which focus methodologies (quantitative and work by engaging in advanced study. on coursework, assessment, and qualitative), writing, publishing, Whatever your reasons for studying a shorter thesis/research element communication skills, and more for a higher degree, we hope that than the traditional PhD. general guidance on how to you will Tnd a course in the Faculty undertake postgraduate work. of Arts and Social Sciences that Many students will want to embark meets your expectations. on an MA before launching into On a purely practical level, research further research, most departments students will normally have access therefore oSer one or more Masters to a range of shared facilities Programmes, including both including oVce space, photocopying, research focused MRes schemes and telephone. Some will be oSered and vocationally orientated MA teaching experience with training programmes such as Applied through the University’s Associate Research and Consultancy,Adult Teacher Programme. The FASS Literacy and Numeracy,Creative Enterprise Centre also oSers Writing, and Social Work. Many contacts and guidance for students programmes also oSer part-time interested in the application of options for study,and some are research to business sectors within available via distance learning. the local community and region. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Applied Social Science 46/47

Applied Social Science TheDepartmentofAppliedSocialSciencehasavery Ourresearchrecordiswellestablished Research degrees Research degrees in the Telds of drugs, crime and MPhil/PhD strongrecordinappliedsocialresearchincriminology, MPhil/PhD the criminal justice process, youth oSending, disability studies, theories DirectorofResearchStudies Integrated degrees socialwork,socialpolicy,healthandwelfare,disability of welfare, gender and sexuality, MRes in Criminology Dr Fiona Measham. child and family care, community studiesandappliedsociology. Entryrequirements care, social work, hate crime and MRes in Child Welfare A Masters degree or an upper racist violence. Recent work has been Taught programmes second class honours degree, informed by a growing emphasis on Throughout the Department’s The co-operative approach to MRes in Criminology research and teaching, considerable research which characterises the with a viable research proposal. issues of equal opportunities, social MRes in Child Welfare emphasis is placed on linking theory, Department means that we work Equivalents are accepted and justice, poverty and social exclusion. research, professional practice and across disciplinary boundaries support is given in completing We have various joint research MA/PgDip in Social Work projects with other departments service development. and topic areas, but the research research proposals. PgCert in Child Welfare Practice interests of staS can be divided and are interested in promoting The Department provides both staS IELTS into the following six broad areas: collaborative research. Number of postgraduate and research students with a collegial 6.5 or equivalent. children and young people The Applied Social Science Unit of students and supportive environment for a Assessment wide range of research activity.This drugs and alcohol Research and Evaluation (ASSURE) 90 Original research and thesis. is also based in the Department. covers both theoretically innovative disability Postgraduate enquiries work, for example, the processes Furtherinformation Members of staS have developed crime considerable expertise in community Head of Department: of global change and applied policy www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci Dr Paul Iganski orientated work with a focus on criminal justice including the based evaluation which provides Tel: +44 (0)1524 594 098 informing practice such as the Hate Crime Research Group Dr Carolyn Taylor We believe that matching well systematic information that will qualiTed, able, and enthusiastic strengthen projects during their Email: criminology@ eSectiveness of interventions critical analysis of social welfare, Senior Lecturer in Applied Social PhD and MPhil students with life cycle and provides outcome lancaster.ac.uk or with persistent juvenile oSenders. health policy and medical practices Science and Director of Study supervisors who have relevant data to assess the extent of change. [email protected] for the MA/PgDip in Social Work experience, expertise, and research The primary purposes of community www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Dr Taylor is a member of two interests, makes a healthy research based evaluation are to identify fass/apsocsci In the Department we maintain research groups within the department. Tothis end we design problems and opportunities in the Department: the childcare our procedures to give candidates as project’s host communities and a collegial and supportive environment research group, and the critical much information as possible about to provide staS and stakeholders for wide ranging research activity for analysis of social welfare, health research in the Department and to with reliable information from which policy and medical practices allow us to judge a candidate’s ability to address problems and build research students and sta1. There are group. She is author (with Sue to undertake research at this level. on strengths. White) of Practising Re%exivity opportunities to carry out theoretically in Health and Welfare: Making The Department welcomes informed work as well as applied, policy Knowledge (Buckingham applications from students wishing Open University 2000). to undertake their research degree oriented work, all of which are focused within this unit. on informing social work practice. Dr Carolyn Taylor For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Applied Social Science 48/49

Our research interests Academic staS in the Department Disability Research. Some members of Applied Social Science play of the Department have core roles in an active role in informing policy the University’s Centre for Disability formulation by engaging in strategic Research (CeDR) and organise the research partnerships with regional, biennial DisabilityStudies Conference national, statutory,and third sector held here. The conference is organisations, especially concerning internationally respected and makes social work with children and families, a signiTcant contribution to the disability,hate crimes, alcohol and University’s proTle and status in drugs use. By their very nature such Disability Studies. research collaborations are cross- Drugs and Alcohol Research. disciplinary and these types of Some members of the academic partnerships characterise the staS in the Department have Department’s distinctive research established a strong regional and proTle with a number of clusters of national proTle of research exploring research activity: and analysing emerging drug trends Children andYoung People is a long and the relationship between drugs established research concentration policy,law enforcement models and strength for the Department. and activities, and user motivations and behaviour.The research has The Hate Crime Research Group shaped strategic level activities is an alliance of academics, activists, in the region and nationally. policy makers, practitioners, researchers and students centred in the Department, but with most members external to Lancaster University. Evaluation Research. The Applied Social Science Unit for Research and Evaluation centred in the Department provides a concentration of expertise andexperienceinevaluationresearch. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Applied Social Science 50/51

Integrated degrees (1+3) Taught programmes MRes in Criminology Themodulesyouwilltake The course can be taken on a MRes in Criminology Thesocialworkprogramme Coremodules include(subjecttochange): full-time or Uexible part-time basis includesafocusupon: DirectorofStudies Advances in Child Protection: Research Design and Methodology and consists of six taught modules MRes in Child Welfare Policy and Legal Contexts learning from Serious Case Reviews, Dr Luca Follis. in Criminological Research plus a 15,000 word dissertation. of Social Work Please see entries under Integrated common pitfalls in reasoning, Duration Analysing and Interpreting Data This programme enables you to Degrees (1+3). SocialDivisionsandSocialDiversity investigative work and analysis, models of risk assessment, 12 months full-time, 24 months Interviewing and Analysis in gain the knowledge and analytical Social Work withYoung People part-time. updates in safeguarding policy. Qualitative Criminological skills needed to enhance child MA/PgDip in Social Work Social Work with Children Research welfare practice. Essential research Entryrequirements DirectorofStudies and Families Solution Focused Approaches training will allow you to make in Child Welfare: principles and At least an upper second class Secondary Data Analysis Professor Sue Wise. Social Work and Drug Use better use of agency data, undertake practice skills, evidence base, honours degree, or its equivalent, Questionnaire Design Social Work and Mental Health small scale agency based action Duration family group conferencing, safety in Criminology or Criminal Justice, Disability and the Life Course or related discipline with substantial Sampling Design research, and make informed MA: 24 months full-time planning, new research. The ReUexive Practitioner elements of Criminology or Analysing Talk and Text use of national and international PgDip: 21 months full-time. Social Pedagogy and Child Welfare: Criminal Justice. research for best practice. Preparation for Practice Evidence based Practice Entryrequirements theoretical approaches in social in Criminal Justice IELTS Given the current emphasis within An upper second class honours pedagogy,research evidence, children’s services on evidence PgCert in Child Welfare 6.5 or equivalent. In addition to the taught courses, you degree, or its equivalent and relevant reUexivity and relationships in based practice and robust analytic Practice will also complete (with the support experience. the residential space, developing Assessment skills, the MRes is ideal for increasing of a supervisor) a 17,500 word DirectorofStudies pedagogic tools with children Combination of coursework, employability.It is also an essential IELTS dissertation on a Criminological or Dr Karen Broadhurst. and young people. examinations and dissertation. stepping stone for further research 6.5 or equivalent. Criminal Justice topic of your choice. Duration Furtherinformation at doctoral level for those wanting Applicationprocedure to work in policy,research or teaching 12 months part-time. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci MRes in Child Welfare Applyvia UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk). by opening doors to funded Entryrequirements Key fact This programme provides you with DirectorofStudies PhD places. Assessment Undergraduate degree, or a range of skills to undertake, and The NHS Business Services Dr Karen Broadhurst. Compulsorymodules Fieldwork placements, coursework, signiTcant practical experience. critically evaluate, criminological presentations, examinations and Authority oKers some Duration Advances in Child Protection research as well as transferable skills dissertation. IELTS bursaries for Social Work to enhance your employability. 12 months full-time, 24–36 months Social Pedagogy and Childcare 6.5 or equivalent. study. See www.nhsbsa. Furtherinformation: part-time. Solution Focused Approaches nhs.uk/students.aspx It introduces you to a set of relevant www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci Assessment Entryrequirements in Child Welfare This course leads to theoretical resources which inform Assignments. professional accreditation decisionsaboutthedesignofresearch An upper second class honours Quantitative Methods in This programme, which oSers both Furtherinformation with the Health and Care and provide critical analytical degree, or its equivalent but Social Work Research anacademicawardandaprofessional Professions Council and perspectives on applied research exceptions may be made for Qualitative Methods in qualiTcationinSocialWork,prepares www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci candidates with substantial practice youforcareersinabroadrangeof the right to register as in the Teld. Social Sciences This is a part-time postgraduate experience or other relevant socialworkagenciesandsettings. a social worker. certiTcate that will enable you to qualiTcations. Optionalmodules(selectone) The teaching emphasis is on enhance both your theoretical Social Data Analysis IELTS issues relevant to social work knowledge and skills base in child 6.5 or equivalent. Analysing Text and Talk practice in contemporary Britain, welfare practice. The course will and explores the ways in which introduce you to the very latest Assessment sociology,law, social policy and research for practice including child Key fact Assignments and dissertation. psychology inform and enhance care and safeguarding discussions, Study online, and at nine Furtherinformation professional social work. new practice skills (especially in one-day workshops, for a emerging technologies), best PgCert in Child Welfare – www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci The Department works in partnership practice sharing, and knowledge great Mexibility to study with local stakeholders, including the exchange with service users. while you work for students main statutory and voluntary social interested in progressing to Upon successful completion of work agencies in the North-West, advanced/senior worker roles. and oSers 170 days of placement the certiTcate you can choose practice learning. to progress to the Masters in Child Welfare. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Lancaster Institute 52/53 for the Contemporary Arts (LICA)

Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) Research degrees Research degrees PhD PhD Applications are accepted for any area of study in the Contemporary HighWire PhD TheLancasterInstitutefortheContemporaryArts(LICA) DirectorofResearchStudies Arts provided that supervision is Creative Exchange PhD housespostgraduateresearchopportunitiesinComputerMusic, Frank Dawes. available from an appropriate Entryrequirements member of staS. LICA oSers you the Integrated degrees (1+3) Dance,Design,DesignManagement,DigitalArts,FilmandMedia, An upper second class honours opportunity to undertake research MA Art by Research degree, or its equivalent, and a integrating creative practice with MA Film Studies by Research FineArt,LiveArt,Music,andTheatreandPerformance. theoretical or historical work, as well research orientated Masters degree MA Music by Research in an appropriate discipline plus a as oSering more traditional research MA Theatre and Performance The disciplines can be studied The Playroom; a sprung Uoor viable research proposal. Practice programmes assessed by thesis by Research individually,or combined in any black box studio based applicants also require only.The relationship between theory and practice, whilst approached in permutation. We encourage practice Several small rehearsal rooms Key fact signiTcant professional experience. Taught programmes based research leading to exhibition, diSerent ways by diSerent students, A G5 Music Technology lab performance, DVDs, and websites Client organisations IELTS forms the central theme that links MA in Contemporary as much as academic thesis Tie lined recording spaces for the Contemporary 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each element) and shapes the Institute’s research Arts Consultancy or equivalent. development. A 900 seat concert hall, Arts Consultancy priorities and orientation. MA in Contemporary featuring a Tne organ, used for programme have included, Your research training will be Arts Practice LICA is committed to contemporary Assessment an International concert series FutureEverything festival, supported both by LICA and by practice and critical thinking in the Original research and thesis and/or MA in Design Management featuring innovative artists Grundy Art Gallery, Horse Research Training Programmes artsandhasathrivinginterdisciplinary creative practice. MA Art by Research and Bamboo Theatre, oSered by the Faculty.Our research research culture and outstanding Labs featuring Adobe CS and The National Trust, Dukes Furtherinformation is outward looking, involving the MA Film Studies by Research creative industry connections. We Apple Final Cut Studio running Theatre, NuNeld Theatre, www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica wider public, professionals, and MA Music by Research foster both traditional modes of on dual boot IMacs and other local and policy makers in the development scholarship, which theorise and The TVunit housing a range of MA Theatre and Performance regional community and beneTts of research. New engage with twentieth, and twenty- digital, internet and video facilities by Research arts organisations. research initiatives have Uourished Trst century art and culture and together with professional and we take a proactive approach to Number of postgraduate innovative approaches to the study production support increasing funding, linking research students of the more distant past. Fine art studios dedicated to to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 90 LICA is unique in its commitment individual use (accessible 24/7) and exploiting European and to the informed practitioner: the Fabrication workshops, Key fact international opportunities. Postgraduate enquiries contemporary artist working both photography lab and life room Lancaster Institute for the Director of Institute: independently and collaboratively, Equipment including casting and Contemporary Arts (Art, Dr Andrew Quick who not only creates resonant framing tools and cameras Design, Music, Theatre, Tel: +44(0)1524 510899 works, but also understands their and New Media) is ranked Email: lica-pgadmissions@ The Peter Scott Gallery with an practice critically,conceptually in the UK top three with 80% lancaster.ac.uk excellent exhibition programme and historically. of research classed as world www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica A number of dedicated music Our facilities include: or internationally leading. spaces (RAE 2008). A new £10m creative arts centre with seminar and teaching spaces, The University Library also has performance and acoustic labs, an extensive collection of books, public event spaces, workshops, scores and recordings and an unusual and design studios range of specialist papers, including resources dedicated to the history of The NuVeld Theatre; an jazz and broadcasting, collated with established professional Contemporary Arts students in mind. touring venue For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Lancaster Institute 54/55 for the Contemporary Arts (LICA)

Research degrees continued Our research interests HighWire PhD: Creating The programme spans four years LICA organises its research in Environments: Our work explores Languages of Process and Form: Innovative People for beginning with formal and practical three themes: environmental knowledge and We interrogate the relationship Radical Change in the training, leading to a Masters Culture, Theory,and Context: awarenessindialoguewithcommunity between thinking and making in Digital Economy of Research (MRes) and then The unifying theme is the advance in groups and wider users. Cross- speciTc creative practices and progressing to PhD study. critical understanding of art, design, disciplinary work focuses on the the artefacts that result. Research DirectorofStudies For more information on Lancaster’s Tlm, music, new media, theatre, landscape of natural and constructed includes ways of documenting Professor Gordon Blair. Doctoral Training Centres, please performance and dance in the spaces, as well as the development of intention and critical judgement Disciplinespeci0cadvice see page 12. twentieth and twenty Trst centuries, products and services. Our research within diSerent approaches to articulates concerns and debates in creative practice in visual and Professor Gordon Blair (Computing through interrogations alert to both the public sphere, regionally and inter-medial art and contemporary and Communications); Dr Leon Creative Exchange PhD shared and particular features of their internationally with attention to urban performance practice, as well as Cruickshank (Design); Dr Mike cultural,social,politicalandtheoretical The programme’s focus is knowledge Professor Rachel Cooper contexts. A recurring question, across futures and design for sustainability, exploring materials and forms as Chiasson (Management). exchange through project and ProfessorofDesignManagement the diSerent media and conceptual generating new understanding of the elements of creative language. practice led work to develop new Entryrequirements and critical discourses, is that of the roles for the artist and designer. We also explore the process experiences, products, services, My research considers Upper second class honours degree adequacy and appropriateness of and role of the designer (and design value and research with creative design decision making or Masters degree or equivalents in theory given the rapidly changing thinking) in changing technological, companies in something we are and design management in the one of the following disciplines; requirements of artistic practices organisational and social conditions calling digital public space. The urban environment. It addresses Computing, Design or Management. in response to changes in political, – with a focus on processes of digital public space is about the all aspects of sustainability; cultural, and technological interaction, knowledge exchange, IELTS ability of anyone, anywhere, anytime indeed the research direction environments and the increasingly conceptualising the future, 6.5 or equivalent. to access, explore and create with has taken me into the realms complex relationship between management and decision making. digital content. of design for wellbeing. Assessment popular and classic forms. LICA o9ers excellent opportunities Original research and thesis. This is a directed PhD addressing particular themes related to digital for postgraduate study – Furtherinformation public space, including participation, opportunities not only to cross http://highwire.lancaster.ac.uk experience, personalisation, disciplines within the arts, connectivity,narrative and identity but also with leading research HighWire is a world-class, andhowexchangebetweenacademic, centres within the Faculty of cross-disciplinary and user centric commercial partners can encourage Arts and Social Sciences, and Doctoral Training Centre at Lancaster innovation in this area. The doctoral across the University such as University which brings together student will develop their PhD around Management School, Lancaster our expertise in Computing, practice and reUection on case Environment Centre and Design and Management. studies of co-design experiments InfoLab21 as our interdisciplinary We go beyond multidisciplinary with companies and academics. approach lies at the heart of approaches by seeking a creative Doctoral students at Lancaster our activities. The new building fusion between three key disciplines, University may specialise either is a fantastic opportunity aiming to produce a new breed on practice based digital design of for postgraduates to of innovative people who are able products, services or experiences develop their research. to make advances in technical, or on knowledge exchange. design and business innovation. The three universities involved in The programme’s relevance is this collaborative project will each ensured by our close alignment have a distinct and complementary with the needs and goals of business focus: Lancaster University, and industry.We encourage designing experiences; Royal technology exchange and early College of Art, communication adoption of emerging technologies, innovation; and Newcastle processes and ideas. HighWire University,digital prototyping. graduates can work in challenging For more information please visit: roles in organisations, driving radical www.imagination.lancaster.ac.uk/ change in the digital economy. news/CX_Funded_PhD_Studentships For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Lancaster Institute 56/57 for the Contemporary Arts (LICA)

Integrated Taught programmes degrees (1+3) MA in Contemporary Typically client involvement is one This is also a professionally focused MA in Design Management Teaching focuses on how human to two days a week over four months, MA and is designed for practising centred design thinking can address MA Art by Research Arts Consultancy DirectorofStudies with lectures scheduled on only artists and graduates who wish to tomorrow’s challenges, preparing DirectorofStudies Dr Martyn Evans. MA Film Studies one or two days a week to allow develop portfolio careers in the students for leadership roles via Frank Dawes. Uexibility to carry out project work. arts. Students complete four Duration projects requiring complex problem by Research solving skills. Exploration of new Duration Students complete four modules, taught modules which develop 12 months full-time. directions for people, products, 12 months full-time, 24 months a consultancy project report, and their knowledge and skills in relation MA Music by Research Entryrequirements services and systems is supported part-time. a dissertation. to contemporary issues in the MA Theatre and arts, business planning, marketing, An upper second class honours through a programme of case Entryrequirements degree, or its equivalent, in Design studies, live projects and visiting Performance by Research MA in Contemporary event management and a placement An upper second class honours Arts Practice with an arts organisation. In addition or a cognate discipline. professionals. StaS who contribute DirectorofStudies to the course have broad and in degree, or its equivalent, or they will work on their arts practice IELTS Dr EdVenn. professional qualiTcations/ DirectorofStudies (with the support of a creative depth experience in design and 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each experience. Frank Dawes. mentor), and develop a professional design management and are leading Duration element) or equivalent. standard arts project which is Tnally experts within their particular Telds. 12 months full-time, 24 months IELTS Duration presented at a festival organised Assessment The course concludes with a self- part-time. 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each 12 months full-time. by the student cohort. Coursework, presentation directed major research project element) or equivalent. Entryrequirements Entryrequirements and major research project. often in line with career aspirations. The programme beneTts from the An upper second class honours Assessment An upper second class honours excellent Live at LICA public arts Furtherinformation degree, or its equivalent, Combinationofcoursework(including degree, or its equivalent, or an MA Art by Research provision at Lancaster University www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica in a relevant discipline. established arts/making practice projectproposal,projectmethodology/ (NuVeld Theatre, Lancaster in the relevant discipline. MA Film Studies IELTS design, personal development plan, International Concert Series and MA Design Management provides a personal development journal, client vibrant and design rich environment by Research 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each IELTS Peter Scott Gallery) as well as a project report) and dissertation. for design and associated graduates element) or equivalent. 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each wealth of national and international MA Music by Research Furtherinformation element) or equivalent. industry connections. to develop an understanding of Assessment contemporary design management. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica Coursework, presentation, thesis Assessment It prepares graduates for careers MA Theatre and and/or artwork or event. This is a professionally focused Art practice (performance, as design consultants, managers, Performance by Research exhibitions etc), portfolio (DVD, researchers and design led change Furtherinformation programme for graduates who Key fact Please see entries under Integrated wish to work in the cultural and website), audio visual presentation makers in private and public Degrees (1+3). www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica creative industries. Central to and placement report. Each year LICA has four organisations as well as for doctoral ThisprogrammeisspeciTcallydesigned the MA is a ‘live’ consultancy project Furtherinformation ‘fees only’ bursaries to study.You will develop modes of that is undertaken with an external cover the course fees for the thinking critical to the challenges for graduates who want to prepare for www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/lica doctoral study either by integrating organisation (with expenses covered). following types of awards: design managers face across a creative practice with theoretical The taught modules are designed Pathways range of real world situations. A •Two MA bursaries for or historical work, or by focusing to prepare you to tackle practical Music (Composition, Performance, thematic curriculum explores design International students on traditional theoretical research. problems faced by organisations Computer Music), Dance, Digital management from a range of future and, with advice and support from Arts, Film and Media, Fine Art, •One MA bursary for oriented perspectives typically One third of your work will be taught academic staS, totakeresponsibility Interdisciplinary Arts, Live Arts, UK/EU students including service design, design for modules, and two thirds will explore foraconsultancy based project. sustainability,design strategy,and a continuous overarching research Theatre and Performance. •One bursary to cover The project will help resolve practical design and branding. An Imagination project. Students will undertake four MA or PhD (1+3) fees Lab – an intensive project based taught modules in Research Methods, issues and problems faced by for UK/EU students design studio – enables students Critical Thinking, Contemporary a client organisation from the to undertake a deep dive into Issues in the Arts and Consultancy creative industries and the a complex design project. Skills and Practice. cultural and heritage centre. Youwillhavestrongsupervisorsupport throughout the course and will be involved in regular group seminars during the Trst two academic terms. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Educational Research 58/59

Educational Research TheDepartmentofEducationalResearchhasa Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD worldclassreputationandathrivingresearchculture. MPhil/PhD by Doctoral Programme Independent Study in Educational Research Doctoral Programme in Educational Research (Higher Education) (PhD) We oSer innovative, specialist The here@lancaster Centre The Centre for Technology DirectorofStudies (Higher Education) (PhD) postgraduate programmes that are supports a wide range of research Enhanced Learning (TEL) supports Professor Paul Trowler. DirectorofStudies Doctoral Programme in consistently rated as excellent by and evaluation work on higher research concerned with teaching Entryrequirements Professor Malcolm Tight. Educational Research students, external examiners and education in all its manifestations: and learning with digital technologies, An upper second class honours Duration (Teacher Education) (PhD) internal and external reviewers. The teaching; research; administration; and with widening digital participation degree, or its equivalent, and a viable 48–60 months part-time via distance Doctoral Programme in Department was recently ranked income generation. Areas of across a range of populations. We research proposal. study and residential teaching. E-Research and Technology 10th in the UK and top in the North expertise include: evaluative practice; seek to understand basic learning Enhanced Learning (PhD) West of England by the Guardian disciplinary diSerences; policy processes and the ways they relate IELTS Entryrequirements University Guide 2012. Our graduate implementation; learning and speciTcally to digital technologies, 6.5 or equivalent. An upper second class honours Number of postgraduate employment rates are outstanding teaching in H.E; discourse and and we focus on learning and Assessment degree, or its equivalent, and Masters students and the University has just been literacies; change management; pedagogical approaches using or three years’ practical experience Original research and thesis. 165 singled out for its high levels of and research as an activity. digital technologies and networks working in higher/further education. graduate employment in The Sunday to support learners from primary The Centre for Social Justice and Furtherinformation Postgraduate enquiries Times University Guide 2012. schooling to higher education, IELTS Wellbeing in Education explores www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/edres Head of Department: as well as in the workplace. 6.5 or equivalent. Dr Paul Ashwin The 2008 Research Assessment questions about equity,diversity, We welcome applications for Assessment Tel: +44 (0)1524 592 685 Exercise (RAE) conTrmed our status inclusion and wellbeing. We have Students can join us for traditional research degrees (PhD or MPhil) in Combination of assessed as one of the leading Education particular expertise in relation to: PhD study or taught doctoral any area of education in which our Postgraduate Coordinator: coursework and thesis. Departments in the country,with gender; literacy; disability; migration; programmes and we encourage staS have expertise. We aim to be Alison Sedgwick 80% of our research activity judged motivation; technologies; widening the involvement of PhD students Uexible and full or part-time research Furtherinformation Email: a.sedgwick@ to be of international standing, and participation; youth ‘at risk’; self- in all aspect of departmental life, study may commence at any time www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/edres lancaster.ac.uk 45% graded as world leading. esteem and wellbeing. Within this including teaching, reading groups of year. However a large number of Programme Coordinator Centre, we also have a group that and departmental seminars. We This part-time programme has been The Department has three areas postgraduate training courses are (for Doctoral Programme in specialises in Researching Equity, also use technology to include developed to meet the needs of of excellence: Higher Education provided (starting in October), and E-Research and Technology Access and Participation (REAP). regular participation from our experienced professionals in the Research and Evaluation; Social full-time students are normally Enhanced Learning): students based in NewYork, areas of higher education and further Justice and Wellbeing; Technology required to take some of these Alice Jesmont Paris, Greece and elsewhere. education. The aim is to provide an Enhanced Learning. Work in each during their Trst year of study. Email: [email protected] opportunity for participants to of these areas is facilitated by, www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/edres become autonomous researchers and organised through, three and to gain deeper and more critical centres: here@lancaster; Centre insight into their own and others’ for Social Justice and Wellbeing in professional practices and concerns Education; Centre for Technology by following a directed programme. Enhanced Learning. The four year course is structured, supported and assessed, through I am funded by the Turkish Government modules involving directed study who did not hesitate on being my sponsor when and residential teaching. The course is organised around a series I selected the Department of Educational of residentials, which enable participants to meet and socialise, Research at Lancaster University. Because engage in one to one tutorials, and Lancaster is among their suggested institutions, participate in seminars and lectures. Students focus on their Tnal research it means that this is one of the distinguished thesis from the third year onwards. universities in the UK, and now I know why. Tugba Ozturk, PhD Student For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Educational Research 60/61

Doctoral Programme Doctoral Programme in Our research in Educational Research E-Research and Technology interests (Teacher Education) (PhD) Enhanced Learning (PhD) DirectorofStudies DirectorofStudies Higher education: Our research and evaluative work onlearning, Professor Malcolm Tight. Professor Mary Hamilton. teachingandassessmentinHigher Duration Duration Educationisworldrenowned.We 48–60 months part-time via distance 48–60 months part-time via distance are commissioned internationally, study and residential teaching. study and residential teaching. nationallyandinstitutionallytoresearch and evaluate student experience, Entryrequirements Entryrequirements academic work, disciplinary An upper second class honours An upper second class honours diSerences, policy implementation degree, or its equivalent, and Masters degree, or its equivalent, and Masters and change in university settings. or three years’ practical experience or three years’ practical experience working in higher/further education. working in Learning and Technology. Social justice and wellbeing: Questions about equity,diversity and IELTS IELTS inclusion underpin our research in 6.5 or equivalent. 6.5 or equivalent. this sphere, which is multidisciplinary Assessment Assessment and spans a range of formal and Combination of assessed Combination of assessed informal education contexts. We coursework and thesis. coursework and thesis. have close links with the Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies and Furtherinformation Furtherinformation the Literacy Research Centre. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/edres www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/edres Technology enhanced learning: This part-time programme has This innovative, four year part-time Our research spans a wide range been developed, together with the taught Doctoral Programme of contexts and approaches: University of Cumbria, to meet the combines residential teaching with from primary schooling to higher needs of experienced professionals online learning for motivated, self- education; formal learning to informal in the area of teacher education. The managing individuals who work in settings; online communities to uses aim is to provide an opportunity for positions of inUuence in any sector of speciTc technologies. Our key participants to become autonomous of education wishing to develop their foci are: the ways that technologies researchers and to gain deeper and e-learning research and practice. support learning, how technologies more critical insight into their own are used by groups of learners, and Students receive training in and others’ professional practices how the development of digital research methodologies and and concerns by following a directed practices and literacies shape practice, followed by a period programme. learning. We are linked to the Centre of intensive individual research for Studies in Advanced Learning The four year course is structured, supervised by an expert in the Technologies. supported and assessed, through Teld. Participants beneTt from modules involving directed study a structured set of modules (over and residential teaching. The two years), residential events, and course is organised around a an online learning community within series of residentials, which enable which they receive support from participants to meet and socialise, other participants and tutors. engage in one to one tutorials, and participate in seminars and lectures. Students focus on their Tnal research thesis from the third year onwards. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – English and Creative Writing 62/63

English and Creative Writing TheDepartmentofEnglishandCreativeWritinghas Research degrees Research degrees EnglishLiteraryStudies English Literary Studies Assessment anexcellentreputationforresearchacrossawiderange MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD By thesis which should be a ofspecialismsrangingfromtheEarlyModernperiodto sustained piece of creative writing CreativeWriting DirectorofStudies of publishable standard and a MPhil/PhD contemporaryliteratureandliterary/culturaltheory.We Professor Lynne Pearce. substantial piece of reUective Integrated Degrees (1+3) alsoo5erasubstantialplatformoftaughtMasterscourses. Entryrequirements or critical writing. MA in English Literary Research An MA in a relevant discipline Furtherinformation and a viable research proposal. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english Taught programmes Integrated within the Department In addition to the individual expertise TheCentreforTranscultural is one of the longest established of our staS, we have three research WritingandResearch IELTS We oSer practice based MA in English Literary Studies creative writing schools in the centres with excellent reputations The Centre for Transcultural Writing 7.0 or equivalent. postgraduate study in Creative (with pathways) UK. Creative Writing at Lancaster based within the Department: and Research (CTWR) links Lancaster Assessment Writing and host a thriving MA in English Language oSers tuition in creative writing (both University’s postgraduate student international and transcultural and Literary Studies TheWordsworthCentre Original research and thesis. campus based and distance learning) community to extensive research constituency of PhD students This vibrant Research Centre makes MA in Gender and Women’s at both Masters and PhD level, and activity in creative writing and its Furtherinformation working across a range of literary full use of the Department’s physical Studies and English its staS supervise across a range impact on society.Our aim is to genres and research projects. proximity to the Lake District and www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english of literary modes including prose create a transnational and MA in Creative Writing access to the rich archive and Our pioneering virtual learning (Tction and non-Tction), poetry, interdisciplinary environment. Entry to our MPhil/PhD courses is for MA in Creative Writing manuscript collection held at and research facilities have enabled and screenplay. We are committed to promoting thosewhohavealreadydemonstrated (Distance Learning) Dove Cottage, Grasmere. We have the PhD by distance learning from creative writing across cultures potential for independent study It is also now possible to register a Tve year agreement with The overseas – and facilitated ‘blended’ and to studying the work of writers at MA level (preparation that is Number of postgraduate for ‘Creative-Critical’ PhDs which Wordsworth Trust and are committed now formally recognised by the learning on campus – bringing students from a wide range of social and together students working in English are assessed on a 50% creative to developing strong links through University’s new 1+3 Bursaries). cultural contexts. from all over the world to share 90 element and a 50% literary students working with the archive We accept proposals in all literary creative work and critical readings. criticism/theory element. and internships as well as an annual TheShakespeareProgramme Telds, but are particularly interested in Postgraduate enquiries ‘Immersive’ week for postgraduates. The Shakespeare Programme matching students with the expertise We have particular supervisory Director of Personal research interests are aims to further research on the in our centres and among our staS. strengths in contemporary poetry, Postgraduate Studies: currently in such areas as Romantic work of Shakespeare and his long Tction, short Tction and Students who are accepted are Professor Lynne Pearce Mountains; Romantic place and contemporaries (male and female) research that explores cultural Key fact oSered excellent support and Postgraduate Secretaries: space; mapping of literary spaces with reference to literary theory and tensions and synergies. An international cohort as well as a continuing interest to performance. Our website is the training, both through regular Leila Atkinson, English; means exciting links and in Wordsworth and the Literary host for the Northern Renaissance meetings with their supervisors This creative, critical and transcultural Lyn Kellett, Creative Writing nexus, together with the expertise opportunities for students. Lake District. Seminar and contains details of and dedicated seminars and English of supervising staS, has created a Each year we oKer two the latest research projects workshops (at both Departmental Tel: +44(0)1524592235;593089 vibrant and successful programme, scholarships for international undertaken by staS and students, and Faculty level). Fax: +44 (0)1524 594 247 resulting in publishing success for students to join this recent conferences and outreach Email: [email protected] programme, ensuring it our students. to schools and the community. Creative Writing Creative Writing reaches across the globe. The Shakespeare Programme also MPhil/PhD Former doctoral students include Tel: +44 (0)1524 594 169 coordinates postgraduates pursuing Alison MacLeod, Andrew Miller and Fax: +44 (0)1524 594 247 DirectorofStudies MPhil and PhD degree research Siri Reynolds whose doctoral novels Email: [email protected] in early modern studies, as well as Dr George Green. The Changeling (Macmillan), www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english providing enhanced opportunities Entryrequirements Ingenious Pain (Sceptre), House of for study,including workshops, Rooms (Polygon) were all published MA; previous publications theatre visits and interdisciplinary to wide acclaim. Poems from Nigel of high quality. research projects. McLoughlin’s doctoral study form IELTS the basis of his recently published 6.5 or equivalent. Bluechrome Press Collection, Blood, and Picador publishes Raymond Robinson’s novel, Electricity.Bantam Press publishes George Green’s novel, Hound. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – English and Creative Writing 64/65

Our research interests Integrated degrees (1+3) Creative Writing: The Creative Renaissance and Early Modern 20th Century Literature and Cultural MA in English Literary Our English Masters by Research Key fact Writing School is able to oSer Literature: StaS specialisms, Theory: The Department of English Research is a one year independent study supervision in poetry,Tction, short supported by the work of Lancaster’s and Creative Writing at Lancaster has programme, which is especially The Department of English Tction, creative non-Tction and internationallyrenownedShakespeare enjoyed a national and international Duration attractive to students who already and Creative Writing is able screenplays and writing for radio. Its Programme include: reputation for its research and 12 months full-time, 24 months know they want to study for a PhD to oKer a number of ‘fees only’ staS, all of them well known and highly teaching in contemporary literature part-time. and have a clear sense of their bursaries to both home/EU Feminist approaches to respected authors, have particular and literary theory for over thirty research interests. and overseas students on Shakespearean drama (including Entryrequirements specialisms in: contemporary British years. Current staS interests include: a competitive basis. These women’s drama); staging cities in the An upper second class honours The MA is an opportunity to ‘pilot’ this poetry; contemporary women’s include bursaries for MAs, plays of Richard Brome; seventeenth Literature and theology; literary degree, or its equivalent. research and undertake essential poetry; Irish writing; the historical PhDs and 1+3 schemes of century writing and feminist criticism; and cultural theory; representations preparatory research methodology novel; biography; graphic novels; IELTS study (i.e. for those students women writers from the radical of masculinity in Tction and in training (as required by the Arts and transcultural research and writing; 6.5 or equivalent. who plan to continue with religious sects of the seventeenth cinema; genre Tction; science Tction; Humanities Research Council). From memoir; ‘place writing’ ; and, creative- a PhD after the successful century; Early Modern writing – contemporary British and American Assessment 2012–13, the Department of English critical projects (which combine completion of their MA). especially translations into English. Tction; literature and cinema; Joseph Combination of coursework, and Creative Writing will have two a critical / theoretical dissertation In addition, for the 2013–14 Conrad; the contemporary novel research methodology portfolio ‘fees only’ 1+3 bursaries to award with a creative writing project). Women’s Writing and Feminist academic year we will be of ideas; postcolonial literatures and dissertation. each year to students planning to Theory: With long standing links to advertising one AHRC MA 19th Century Studies: The and theory; identity,memory and follow their MA with a PhD. the University’s Centre for Gender Furtherinformation Studentship and one AHRC Department has many colleagues community: ‘writing migrancy’; and Women’s Studies (now based Students may choose to pursue PhD studentship, which who work in and across ‘the Salman Rushdie; theories of reading www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english in the Department of Sociology) an MA by Research in any area of pay your fees and provide long Nineteenth Century’ and and reception; epistemology; colleagues based in English and Literary Studies providing a suitable a maintenance grant. specialisms include: mobility studies; T.S. Eliot; Creative Writing have wide ranging supervisor is available. Please see the Departmental modernism; mid-century writing; Writing of the Romantic period; interests in feminist theory and website for further details. life after theory; modernism and the literary and cultural responses women’s writing. These include: poetry of Wallace Stevens; gothic to Napoleon; Revolutionary and Women’s writing in 1550–1700 in literature, Tlm and popular culture; Napoleonic Wars; Wordsworth; (especially drama); seventeenth fashion and dress in literature and Cath Nichols Byron and Byronism; manuscript century writing (especially women’s popular culture; contemporary PhD Creative Writing work and textual editing of Romantic writing in the radical sects); American Tction and theology; andVictorian texts; composition I chose the MA in Creative postcolonial women’s writing; transcultural research and writing. and poetic process; the long poem Writing at Lancaster as contemporary Arab women’s in the eighteenth and nineteenth it gave me the opportunity to build writing; feminist theory/gender centuries; Wordsworth; Tennyson; up new networks in Cumbria and studies; romance studies; interdisciplinary connections Lancashire. It also encouraged contemporary women’s writing; of nineteenth century literature: me to think about the areas of fashion, gender and the body; Irish painting, book illustration, Tlm Key fact my research that I could develop women’s writing and Tlm scripts. which led me to the area I now and television; the history of At Lancaster we are less research for my PhD. Wordsworth’s reception; Ruskin than an hours’ drive from and romanticism; William Morris; the Lake District. Our I’ve always been interested in Victorian Tction and poetry; programmes in Romantic how poetry sounds so it seemed nineteenth century eccentricity; and Victorian Literature natural to make part of my Christian unreason; Gothic and take full advantage of this, research about radio. The Sensation Tction; fashion and dress with Leld trips to explore tutor I approached was equally in nineteenth century literature; the landscape that inspired enthusiastic and my studies Victorian literature and theology. Wordsworth, Coleridge, now include the poets’ Southey, De Quincey, perspectives, the history of the Ruskin and others. medium, and the perspectives of radio commissioners. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – English and Creative Writing 66/67

Taught programmes Please note these programmes All pathways have core modules Politics and Place in Early Modern MA in Gender and Women’s MA in Creative Writing are also eligible for 1+3 funding with a wide range of optional modules Literature Studies and English (Distance Learning) (see key facts, page 65). to choose from, but for generalists Post-Colonial Women’s Writing Please see entry under Department DirectorofStudies English Literary Studies also allows and Film MA in English you to take modules from any of the of Gender and Women’s Studies. Dr Graham Mort. Contemporary Literature Literary Studies other pathways, and approach and Technology Duration Duration literature through a range of diSerent MA in Creative Writing 24 months part-time. 12 months full-time, 24 months genres and forms. Our aim is to Contemporary Gothic: Duration ensure that all of our students can Text and Screen Entryrequirements part-time. 12 months full-time, 24 months craft a pathway that suits them. Portfolio of original writing Romanticism and LiteraryTheory part-time. Entryrequirements and undergraduate degree. 19th Century Literature An upper second class honours Compulsorymodules Entryrequirements (allpathways) and Technology IELTS degree, or its equivalent, in English Portfolio of original writing and any Dissertation 6.5 or equivalent. Literature or related subject. On Location in the Lakes undergraduate degree. Research Methodology TheVictorian Novel and Film IELTS IELTS Assessment Portfolio of creative work plus a piece 6.5 or equivalent. Additionalcompulsorymodules RomanceandRealism:TheEvolution 6.5 or equivalent. Contemporary Literary Studies – of 19th Century Fiction of self-critical reUective writing. Assessment Assessment option choices focused on period 19th Century Literary Siblings Furtherinformation Combination of coursework, Portfolio of creative work plus a piece Early Modern Literature – Bodies Literature and Film www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english dissertation and research of self-critical reUective writing. and Spirits in Early Modern methodology portfolio. Victorian Extremes: the Coming Literature; Politics and Place Furtherinformation Our distance learning MA is an of Modernity international programme linking Furtherinformation in Early Modern Literature www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english Fusions: Genres, Critical students in the UK and overseas www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/english Literary and Cultural Studies – and Creative This course allows students to pursue through virtual learning. The MA in English Literary Studies Critical Debates in Cultural Studies Subcultural Fictions awritingprojectintheirchosenliterary is the Department’s main taught Romantic andVictorian Literature – formsupportedbyarangeofspecialist The programme is mediated MA in English Literature. We oSer Option choices focused on period Writing the 19th CenturyCity tutors, a peer critiquing process in almost entirely by online tutorials Tve diSerent pathways specialising The Byron-Shelley Circle twice weekly workshops, and termly andconferences.Youwillbea Optionalmodules onlineconferencesviatheUniversity’s member of a cohort of 18–20 in a period or area of study: Rewriting theVictorians English Literary Studies students virtual learning environment. students, exchanging writing in a Contemporary Literary Studies may choose from any of the following Special Subject Module range of literary forms and critiquing including Film and Media modules (and also have access to A number of professional writers it from diSerent social and cultural Additionaloptionalmodules visit the course, running workshops Early Modern Literature including the above compulsory elements for perspectives.You will each be (Literature and Cultural Studies only) to produce new work or oSering Shakespeare and the Renaissance the other pathways). Other pathways allocated a personal tutor (an expert advice on work in progress. An may choose from a more limited Enjoyment, Technology, in your chosen genre), and our course English Literary Studies. This is intensive residential course is held subset, tied more closely to their Consumption the most Uexible pathway allowing over one week at TyNewydd or at site provides research training area of specialism. Modules oSered study across a range of periods Debates in Contemporary an Arvon Foundation Writing Centre. modules and a cybercafé where you and subjects are subject to change. Feminism: Feminism and This MA will develop your writing canmeetandcommunicateinformally. Post-Colonial Theory Literary and Cultural Studies American Fiction skills and promote reUection upon At the end of the Summer Term which is taught with LICA and the Film Theory and the Creative Feminist Cultural Theory the writing process, equipping you of your Trst year, a Tve day Summer to develop your experience and Department of Sociology and Process of Writing for the Screen PopularVisual Culture School is held on campus, consisting ideas into literary form. explores contemporary debates Locating Contemporary Poetry: of workshops, personal progress in cultural theory The Living Tradition We oSer structured advice on the reviews, reading and visits by agents, publishing industry,inviting leading publishers and writers. Romantic andVictorian Literature Contemporary British Fiction MA in English Language which allows a non-rigid approach and Literary Studies agents and publishers to visit the to genre boundaries Bodies and Spirits in Early course and advise students. Recent Modern Literature Please see entry under Department publishing successes include Justin of Linguistics and English Language. Hill’s novel The Drink and Dream Teahouse, Monique RoSey’s novel Sun Dog, and Ali Shaw’s novel The Girl with Glass Feet. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – European Languages and Cultures 68/69

European Languages and Cultures Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD Although our research spans the nineteenth century to the present TheDepartmentofEuropeanLanguagesandCultures Entryrequirements Integrated degrees (1+3) day we have particular strengths in MA Languages and Cultures (DELC)conductsresearchintothelanguages,culturesand Usually an MA degree (exceptionally modern European Cultural Studies. a 1st honours degree), and a viable Our themes embrace Modern Taught programmes societiesofFrance,GermanyandSpain(includingCatalonia). research proposal. Literary and Sociocultural Studies, IELTS MA European Union Institutions focusing on individual authors and and Policy Making 6.5 or equivalent. literatures of single national cultures, Our research explores both historical Language, cultural policy and We oSer exciting opportunities but with transnational implications. MA Languages and Cultures and theoretical perspectives, and identity,the concepts of society for all postgraduate students. Assessment is both transnational and speciTc and conUict, discourse and This includes training in research Original research and thesis. ModernLiteraryand Number of postgraduate to individual countries. We have nationhood, the nature of methodology,the Uexibility on taught Furtherinformation Socioculturalstudies students particular strengths in a number multiculturalism and intercultural MA programmes to take modules www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ French Studies: Nineteenth and 10 of Telds: experience in a global context from many other departments within eurolang/pg/phd twentieth century writers, notably the faculty,and opportunities for Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Gide, Sartre, Postgraduate enquiries Literary criticism and biography Performance studies and the We are interested in proposals research postgraduates to teach Vailland and the Canon; with particular reference to writers application of modern sociological from students working in any of our Head of Department: leading to the CertiTcate in Learning Francophone Africa and of the modern and contemporary theory to European theatre and departmental areas of strength.Your Dr Robert Crawshaw and Teaching in Higher Education. modernism/post modernism. periods cinema topic may be based entirely within Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 005 Fax: +44 (0)1524 593 942 European intellectual history: Gender Studies, Feminist theory We oSer particularly strong one of the four languages (French, German Studies: Modern novel; Email: [email protected] the development of philosophy and Women’s writing support in publishing and presenting German, Hispanic, Catalan), or it women writers; Austrian culture. www.lancaster.ac.uk/ and cultural theory from the at conferences, encouraging may be comparative or transcultural History: politics and culture of Spanish and Catalan Studies: fass/eurolang beginning of the nineteenth collaborative work between in scope. modern/contemporary Europe, in Twentieth century narrative and century to the present day staS and students. comparative or transnational terms It is also possible to receive cultural history; Republican exile, Regional/’peripheral’ European joint supervision by European Women’s writing, Catalan politics Cultures in a contemporary Languages and Cultures and and identity,and Latin American perspective another department in the Faculty culture and society. of Arts and Social Sciences. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – European Languages and Cultures 70/71

Our research interests Dr Robert Crawshaw Research in DELC is deTned by Francophone and Hispanic cultures Head of Department, DELC its diverse, interdisciplinary beyond Europe represent another There are two main character which, while emanating major strand of research in DELC. tracks for students from Europe, lies at the intersection The Department is actively involved wishing to undertake between language, culture and in an inter-faculty Africa Research postgraduate study in the society within an international Group and a national research Department of European context. It draws simultaneously networkonMasculinitiesandViolence Languages and Cultures at on the expertise of individual in Latin America. Meanwhile, other Lancaster University. The scholars in speciTc Telds and on expertise includes Latin American :rst is the MA in European collaborative, inter-departmental poetry and urban culture, and staS Institutions and Policy-Making, and inter-institutional networks. play a lead role in the Latin America- an exceptional, interdisciplinary focused research network Poetics Research within DELC on European programme which involves of Resistance. cultures and societies focuses on modules on EU law, international the cultural artefacts of individual, Researchoninterculturalencounters relations and political institutions, language speciTc societies within intheglobalcontextisalsoconducted a placement in a policy-making continental Europe, including: by a range of staS in the department o;ce in Brussels and a Nobel prize winning Austrian author and includes: cultural mediations dissertation. This selective, Elfriede Jelinek; gender, cinema between Europe and Africa; highly successful programme and cultural resistance to right wing performances of authorship and leads naturally to a career in movements in Austria; Catalan and the international culture of literary international relations with Spanish narrative, with particular prizes; pragmatics and intercultural particular reference to the EU. emphasis on the authors Gabriel communication,thecreativewritingof The second is the MA in Languages Miró and Baltasar Porcel; authorship, migrantauthorswithinBritain;andthe and Cultures, of which the main self-presentation and celebrity, communicationandimpactofcreative component is a dissertation on a speciTcally on Günter Grass; writersincrossculturalsettings. subject of the student’s choosing nineteenth century French literature which corresponds to the research and the history of ideas, focusing expertise of sta9. The dissertation on intersections between utopian builds on three taught modules thought and poetic discourse; and, chosen from a range of options cinema and cultural studies in the of which one may be self-directed German Democratic Republic. in that it consists of a single piece of work developed under the supervision of an individual member of sta9. It is especially attractive to students wishing to extend and consolidate their undergraduate studies and to graduates considering pursuing research into a particular :eld of language and culture. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – European Languages and Cultures 72/73

Integrated degrees (1+3) Taught programmes MA Languages and The course can be followed as a MA European Union In your placement you will observe Cultures (European Studies self-contained MA, but also forms Institutions and Policy the operations of EU institutions or African Studies or Latin an ideal ‘1 + 3’ bridging approach Making at close quarters while reUecting American Studies) to PhD study. more widely on contemporary issues. DirectorofStudies This is a work placement, with full In your Trst term you will settle on DirectorofStudies Dr Kostaninos Maronitis. professional oVce duties, and a research topic and be assigned Dr Greg Kerr. you will report to an oVce based line a supervisor with whom you will Duration manager as well as the MA course Duration agree a detailed work plan for your 12 months full-time. coordinator. 12 months full-time, 24 months dissertation.You will prepare for the Entryrequirements part-time. dissertation by taking the Faculty of Providing excellent access to An upper second class honours Arts and Social Sciences Research material needed to prepare a Entryrequirements degree, or its equivalent. Methodology courses and then Dr Greg Kerr dissertation, the placement is also An upper second class honours choose course modules either from IELTS a fabulous springboard into further degree, or its equivalent. Lecturer in French Studies and within the Department or from related 6.5 or equivalent. work in Europe, a career advising IELTS departments. DELC Director of Postgraduate businessesonEuropeanconnections, Studies Assessment or in similar multi and transnational 6.5 or equivalent. These include: DELC is very much Coursework, placement report work environments. Assessment The European Union: an outward looking and dissertation. Coursework and dissertation. Are we all ‘Europeans’ now? department, o9ering research Furtherinformation MA Languages and supervision within a supportive Furtherinformation Writing in the Margins: Narrating www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Cultures (European Studies environment where research www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Cross-cultural Experience eurolang/pg or African Studies or Latin specialisms both embrace the eurolang/pg Living against Franco literature and visual culture of This MA has been designed to American Studies) Although there is a taught speci:c European countries and provideyou with a special opportunity Please see entry under Integrated component to this course, it is extend beyond the boundaries to gain Trst-hand experience of EU Degrees (1+3). designed for those who already have of speci:c national contexts. operations and comprises taught a clear idea of the Teld they would like Current postgraduate research modules followed by an extended to research and is assessed primarily in the Department covers areas placement in various institutions in by dissertation. as diverse as French urbanist Brussels. The taught modules thought, the literature of the provide you with an academic Italian Resistance, and narrative grounding in European law; Political modernity in Catalan writing. Institutions – The European Union; An annual departmental or Europe and Globalisation. research colloquium, fortnightly departmental research seminars and a reading group on critical theory all ensure that there are many opportunities for involvement in research. Much of the work undertaken in the Department is interdisciplinary in character and there are plenty of opportunities for joint supervision of doctoral research with cognate departments across the Faculty. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Gender and Women’s Studies 74/75

Gender and Women’s Studies TheCentreforGenderandWomen’sStudiesisbasedinthe Research degrees Our research Research degrees MPhil/PhD DepartmentofSociologyandisacross-disciplinaryforum. MPhil/PhD interests Entryrequirements StaS research interests are diverse Taught programmes An upper second class honours reUecting the interdisciplinary and MA in Gender and Women’s Established in the early 1980’s, Some members of our core staS are degree, or its equivalent, in a post disciplinary nature of research Studies Gender and Women’s Studies at also members of research centres relevant subject and a viable in gender and women’s studies in the MA in Gender and Women’s Lancaster brings together more at Lancaster including the Centre for Key fact research proposal. Centre. They can be loosely grouped Studies and English than 40 staS and postgraduate Science Studies and Cesagen (ERSC under the following headings: students from 19 departments in the Centre for the Economic and Social The Department oKers IELTS MA in Gender and Women’s Arts and Social Sciences, as well as Aspects of Genomics). This further two very popular summer 6.5 or equivalent. Substantive topics include: Studies and Sociology from other faculties in the University. reinforces the interdisciplinary nature schools in feminist gendered bodies and embodiment; Assessment Number of postgraduate The Department’s excellence is of our work. technoscience studies. digital media, images and visual reUected in a ranking within the top Original research and thesis. culture; fashion; femininity; gender students Our postgraduates beneTt from all Tve in the UK (2008 RAE). Furtherinformation and health, medical care and 15 this and from specialist workshops, biomedicine; gender and religion www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ The centre is active in organising a research training programme, and spirituality; gender, science and Postgraduate enquiries centres/gws seminars with external speakers, Trst class supervision and teaching, technology; reproduction; gender Director: DrVicky Singleton promoting gender relations work in and formal and informal feedback. We accept PhD applicants whose and education; sexuality; gender and Tel: +44 (0)1524 594 178 departments across the University, Students carry forward the skills and interests dovetail with those performance art; multiculturalisms; Email: spgadmissions@ organising specialist reading groups, knowledge gained in the Department of our academic staS. These nation formation; gender, race and lancaster.ac.uk and coordinating Gender and and enter into a range of careers are wide ranging and can be citizenship; gender and criminology; www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Women’s Studies teaching and including journalism, teaching, equal described broadly as falling gender, intoxication and substance fass/centres/gws research. We publish research in opportunities, research, social care, within the following areas: use; gender, language and discourse; a series of interdisciplinary books and health care. Feminist Technoscience human/machine relations; gender, as well as in articles in leading chronic illness and disability; gender research journals. Bodies and social class; motherhood and ‘Race’ and Racisms pregnant bodies; gendered violence; Migration Studies gender and globalisation; inequalities. Postcolonial Studies Theoretical approaches include: Studies of Health and Science feminist cultural theory; postcolonial theory; critical discourse theory; Citizenship postcolonial studies; queer theory; Violence, ConUict and War feminist technoscience studies; Organisational and Management social studies of science and Studies technology; gender studies; Religious Practice, Religious feminist theory. Texts and Hermeneutics Feminist Media Studies Health and Medicine Studies of Technology Studies of Non-Human/ Human Relations For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Gender and Women’s Studies 76/77

Taught programmes MA in Gender and Feminist Cultural Theory Many literature students develop IELTS Women’s Studies Feminist Technoscience Studies an interest in Gender and Women’s 6.5 or equivalent. Studies, and many students of Gender and Language DirectorofStudies Gender discover that literature is Assessment DrVicky Singleton. Gender and Islam: Muslim Women a Teld to be explored. This MA Combination of coursework Duration and the Qur’an oSers a means of combining those and dissertation. 12 months full-time, 24 months Gender andViolence interests at an advanced level Furtherinformation through a selection of modules: part-time. Romance and Realism www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Entryrequirements The Construction of Gender Compulsorymodules centres/gws An upper second class honours in Asian Religions Debates in Feminist Research This MA scheme explores the degree, or its equivalent, in Sociology The Noir Thriller Plusoneofthe intersection between empirical sociological research and theoretical or Gender and Women’s Studies Women in Western followingmodules developments. It is ideal for those (or related Teld). Religious Traditions The Noir Thriller who wish to study Gender and IELTS Women and Sexuality Contemporary British Fiction Women’s Studies and Sociology 6.5 or equivalent. in the Christian Tradition Contemporary Literature at an advanced level. Assessment Women’s Studies Research Project and Technology Compulsorymodules Contemporary Gothic Coursework and dissertation. Plus a dissertation (15,000- Debates in Feminist Research Furtherinformation 20,000 words). Romance and Realism Gender, Sex and Bodies Bodies and Spirits www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Optionalmodules MA in Gender and Women’s centres/gws Optionalmodules Choose four from Gender Studies and English This MA is a modular programme Choose four from Gender and and Women’s Studies and designed for those wishing to DirectorofStudies Women’s Studies and English Sociology modules. DrVicky Singleton. modules. specialise in the multidisciplinary Plus a dissertation (15,000- subjects of Gender and Women’s Duration Plus a dissertation (15,000- 20,000 words). Studies. The course oSers a wide 12 months full-time, 24 months 20,000 words). choice of areas of study: part-time. Compulsorymodules Entryrequirements MA in Gender and Women’s Debates in Feminist Research An upper second class honours Studies and Sociology Gender, Sex and Bodies degree, or its equivalent, in Sociology, DirectorofStudies Optionalmodules or Gender and Women’s Studies DrVicky Singleton. or English (or related Teld). (Choose four; subject to change) Duration Beyond the Text IELTS 12 months full-time, 24 months 6.5 or equivalent. Bodies and Spirits part-time. Contemporary British Fiction Assessment Entryrequirements Contemporary Gothic Coursework and dissertation. An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in Sociology Contemporary Literature Furtherinformation or Gender and Women’s Studies. and Technology www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Engendered Education centres/gws For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – History 78/79

History TheHistoryDepartmentatLancasterUniversityisoneofthe Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD largestinthecountry.Wefosteroriginalresearchandsupport PhD/MPhil We are currently involved in a range of funded projects. Most of our DirectorofStudies Taught programmes medievalists have been closely collaborativerelationshipswithinandoutsideofthediscipline MA in History Professor Andrew Jotischky. involved in The Norman Edge: andenjoyathrivingresearchculture. Entryrequirements Identity and State – Formation Number of postgraduate An MA in History or related discipline, on the Frontiers of Europe, c.1050– students or previous high quality publications 1200, a major research programme Regular seminars, conferences Geographically our interests span 65 and a viable research proposal. supported by the Arts and and colloquia, an annual national the British Isles and central Europe, Humanities Research Council. Postgraduate enquiries postgraduate conference, ‘Histfest’ North America and the Caribbean, IELTS Key fact Postgraduate Administrator: and interdisciplinary links throughout North Africa and other Mediterranean 6.5 or equivalent. A second AHRC funded project, in the Faculty provide a stimulating lands, and India and Singapore. The Iredell Trust provides collaboration with the University of Ghislaine O’Neill and friendly environment in which funding for postgraduate Assessment Birmingham, is The Cultural Politics Tel: +44 (0)1524 592 549 Our research also embraces postgraduate students can achieve students within the Dissertation and oral viva voce of English Pantomime, 1837–1901. Fax: +44 (0)1524 846 102 socioeconomic, cultural, political, their full potential. Department of History. examination. The Dynamics of Memory Group, Email: [email protected] religious and intellectual history,and www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/history Applicants, who may be Furtherinformation whose membership is drawn from The wide variety of internationally has an innovative cross-disciplinary either MA or PhD students, diSerent disciplines, provides www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/history recognised research activity in emphasis. This breadth enables us should have, or expect to another research project. The the Department often involves to oSer supervision and teaching obtain, at least an upper The Department has a lively and Department is also associated with specialist research teams of in a wide range of medieval, early second class honours degree, cosmopolitan postgraduate research local research ventures such as the academic staS, research associates, modern and modern historical or its equivalent, in History community and we aim to help you Victoria County History of Cumbria. and visiting scholars, and we are research specialisms. or a cognate discipline. become Trst class researchers and Of course we also encourage involved in a number of exciting scholars. We accept applications applicants whose research interests externally funded projects (see our for a wide range of proposals and match those of individual staS. research degree section). oSer expert supervision from Our staS retain a strong commitment staS within the Department and, to individual research and scholarship where necessary,through close and through this the Department has relationships with other departments. developedexpertiseinareasextending from the early medieval era to the modern and postmodern periods.

The quality of the Lancaster MA convinced me to continue onto a PhD programme. My supervisors have displayed extraordinary expertise and I have found all members of the department, academic and administrative, to be helpful and enthusiastic. Tim Corbett, 1st year PhD student For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – History 80/81

Our research interests Taught programmes Lancaster’s History Department is a The Department is marked by Our main areas of research are: MA in History Modules thriving centre of historical learning. creative synergy and high standards medieval history; early modern DirectorofStudies (Subject to change, and not With 24 staS (including several new of scholarship, as well as strong British and Atlantic history and all available in a given year) appointments), our range is broad, collegiality,all manifested in our Oceania c. 1500-1800; Local, Professor Andrew Jotischky. Researching and Writing History well beyond what is found in several research groupings. regional and geographical history, Duration History for Life comparable universities. We oSer: Wehaveadeepcommitmentto with particular reference to the North 12 months full-time, 24 months a chronological range, from the engagement with the local West;andmodernandcontemporary part-time. Advanced Social History history,with particular focus on early medieval period to modernity community while aspiring to the Entryrequirements Historical Approaches highest professional standards, and cultural history. to Locality and Region exceptionally broad geographical An upper second class honours utmost reach. We are particularly scopes, including Western and degree, or its equivalent, in History Advanced Cultural History proud of our leading contribution Central Europe, North Africa, The or a related discipline. Advanced Political History Middle East, South and East Asia, to the history of the North West, Beyond the Text: Literature, Image Australasia, and the Americas and Lancaster. IELTS Dr Alex Metcalfe 6.5 or equivalent. andVoice as Historical Evidence methodological diversity,from Senior Lecturer, History Digital Humanities political history to medieval Assessment I’m lucky to be in a Sources for Medieval History cookery,and from quantitative Coursework and dissertation. Department with so methods to the history of and Palaeography Furtherinformation many world class medievalists. architecture and music Medieval Latin Translation We’ve been awarded a major www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/history for Historians AHRC grant to investigate This degree is designed to provide Landscape and Heritage state building and the formation you with the general and speciTc Historical Consultancy/ of European identity in the training necessary to pursue Placement Project ‘Norman world’ during the research at postgraduate level, 1100s. It’s ideal for me and for and is often a step to further my postgraduate students too; research. Our curriculum develops it feels as if we’re all working both theoretical and conceptual as part of a specialist team to understanding and practical skills crack di9erent bits of the same ranging from Information Technology problem. I’m not sure where to Medieval Latin depending on your else you could :nd this level individual needs. It is structured of expertise and support. so you can either take four modules and a 25,000 word dissertation or six modules and a 15,000 word dissertation. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Law 82/83

Law TheLancasterLawSchoolhasathrivingpostgraduate Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD programme,whichisprincipallycharacterisedby MPhil/PhD LLM by Research LLM by Research amultidisciplinaryapproachtothestudyoflaw Entryrequirements Duration A good second class honours 12 months full-time, 24 months Taught programmes asasocialphenomenon. degree (for MPhil), a Masters part-time. LLM in International Business degree (for PhD) and a viable Entryrequirements and Corporate Law research proposal. Law is explored in a theoretically The Law School has institutional links A good second class honours LLM in International Human informed and practically relevant with major law schools in Europe and IELTS degree and a viable research Rights Law manner. StaS within the Law School, participates in the Erasmus European 6.5 or equivalent. proposal. LLM in International Human believe in the need to address student exchange scheme whilst Assessment IELTS Rights, and Terrorism Law law in the light of European and more informal links exist with law Original research and thesis. 6.5 or equivalent. LLM in International Law International developments and schools in the USA. This all helps LLM/MA in Bioethics combine these concerns with a to reinforce the international Furtherinformation Assessment and Medical Law learning environment where perspective advocated by the www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law 30,000 word Dissertation. postgraduates and academic staS Department. LLM/MA in Diplomacy can work in an informal atmosphere We welcome applications for Furtherinformation and International Law We support research students conducive to open debate. MPhil/PhD. In order to oSer the best www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law LLM/MA in International Law and oSer a range of taught courses supervision experience, proposals and International Relations The Law School runs a regular sharing a common approach need to map to one of the following The LLM by Research is primarily Research Seminar Programme beginning with research and study NurzhanAnuarbek (LLM) areas of interest: made available for those who wish LLM/MA in Environment to which outside speakers are skills, plus taught modules, followed to complete a research degree and the Law I selected Lancaster invited and work-in-progress papers by a dissertation. Each taught Law and society: including medical in one year (full-time) and may be University mostly for its LLM/MA in Human Rights are given by staS and postgraduate programme deals with a diSerent law; cyber law; criminal justice; critical particularly suited to those who impressive research and student and the Environment members. Postgraduate students area of law. legal theory; jurisprudence; legal alreadyhavesomepracticalexpertise. satisfaction ratings – plus the PgDip in Law also run their own Colloquium at history; public law; property law. Lancaster Law School o9ered an The intended subject of the research which they can present current interesting LLM in International International/European law: should normally be one in which the Number of postgraduate research ideas and Tndings to Business and Corporate Law. including public/private international Law School does not oSer a taught students their peers. The sta9 at Lancaster are law; international human rights law; Masters degree. Whilst the work is 69 We encourage the imaginative use friendly and supportive and the international humanitarian law; primarilyindividual,you will be advised and development of both legal and teaching methods are modern comparative law; international to take some research training in the Postgraduate enquiries general skills. The LLM programme and up to date. economic law; European law; EU form of appropriate LLM modules or Head of School: labour law; judicial independence is a subject speciTc based degree, Classes comprising over 80% modules from the Faculty Research Professor Sigrun Skogly and accountability. which is designed to develop international students allowed Training Programme. Tel: +44 (0)1524 592 476 Email: [email protected] knowledge and expertise in an me to explore di9erent legal Business law: including competition www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law area of speciTc interest – enhancing systems, economic and social law; corporate law; insolvency law; employability for a wide range aspects closer than ever and, contract law; inter jurisdictional of careers. thus, conducting research litigation and employment law. became more captivating and attractive. Lancaster University made me feel very comfortable with its green campus setting and modern facilities at every turn. I would highly recommend Lancaster University as a source of reliable and modern education. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Law 84/85

Our research interests The School has a strong research Business Law: with subTelds The Centre for Bioethics culture, as evidenced by consistently in competition law; corporate and Medical Law high performance in Research law (national and international); (www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Assessment Exercises. In RAE insolvency law; contract law; bioethics_and_medlaw) 2008, 90% of the Schools’ research inter jurisdictional litigation and The Human Rights Forum was rated as being world leading, employment law. (www.lancaster.ac.uk/fss/ internationally excellent or Law and Society: with subTelds organisations/humanrights) internationally recognised, with in medical law; cyber law; criminal The International Human Rights 100% of research active staS justice; critical legal theory; Obligations Network – IntHRON (22 out of 24 total staS) being jurisprudence; legal history; (www.lancaster.ac.uk/fss/ included. Our research is public law and property law. organisations/humanrights/ characterised by commitment inthron) to interdisciplinarity and is focused In all three areas colleagues’ in the following three areas: research is informed by a range of International Law Group perspectives and methodologies. British Association for Canadian International/European Law: Studies Legal Studies Group with subTelds in public international The School’s academic community (www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ law; private international law; is centred on the Centre for Law organisations/canadian) international human rights law; and Society (www.lancaster.ac.uk/ international humanitarian law; fass/centres/lawandsociety); comparative law; international and we have strong links to the economic law; European law; EU following interdisciplinary research labour law; judicial independence environments: and accountability. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Law 86/87

Taught programmes LLM in International International Environmental Law This scheme oSers two optional LLM in International Human Optionalmodules Coremodules Business and International Law pathways, the programme of which Rights and Terrorism Law (Subject to change; choose two) International Law will be conTrmed by the student Corporate Law Insolvency Law Environmental Law Dissertation at registration: DirectorofStudies DirectorofStudies Intellectual Property Dr James Summers. European Union Law Optionalmodules (a)StudyingTvemoduleswitha20,000 Dr James Summers. Law of International Organisations Independent Research Module (Subject to change; choose four) word dissertation (80 credits) Duration Duration and Institutions 12 months full-time, 24 months International Criminal Law Corporations in International (b)Studyingsixmoduleswitha15,000 International Environmental Law 12 months full-time, 24 months Any other LLM module may be taken part-time. Business Law word dissertation (60 credits) part-time. with permission from the Director. Entryrequirements International Family Law Environmental Law Entryrequirements Coremodules A good second class honours International Humanitarian Law European Union Law International Human Rights Law (Armed ConUict) A good second class honours LLM in International degree, in an appropriate discipline. Independent Research Module degree, in an appropriate discipline. Human Rights Law International Law Law of International Organisations IELTS and Institutions International Business Law IELTS DirectorofStudies One of the following human 6.5 or equivalent. and Institutions Rights of Peoples Dr James Summers. rights options: 6.5 or equivalent. Assessment International Criminal Law — Rights of Peoples The Right to Adequate Food Assessment Duration Coursework and dissertation. as a Human Right International Environmental Law — The Right to Adequate Food Coursework and dissertation. 12 months full-time. International Family Law as a Human Right Furtherinformation Any other LLM module may be taken Entryrequirements International Human Rights Furtherinformation — International Criminal Law www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law with permission from the Director. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law A good second class honours International Humanitarian Law Dissertation This programme provides a bridge degree, in an appropriate discipline. (Armed ConUict) from undergraduate level studies (or LLM in International Law This programme is designed to Optionalmodules ensure that whatever your focus, you IELTS equivalent professional experience) DirectorofStudies International Terrorism and the Law (Subject to change; choose two) can combine courses to give you a 6.5 or equivalent. to research, focusing on a distinct Dr James Summers. Law of International Organisations coherent international and European Environmental Law although relatively broad specialism. and Institutions Assessment Duration perspective on the law as it relates Coursework and dissertation. European Union Law The core modules, combined with Rights of Peoples to business and aSects corporations. 12 months full-time. Independent Research Module appropriate optional modules, lay The Right to Adequate Food There is scope within the programme Furtherinformation a strong foundation in the basics Entryrequirements International Criminal Law as a Human Right for you to pursue speciTc interests. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ of international human rights, A good second class honours Coremodules law/prospective/postgrad/ International Environmental Law humanitarian law (armed conUict), degree, in an appropriate discipline. Any other LLM module may be taken llminterhuman and the law relating to terrorism. with permission from the Director. Corporations in International International Family Law IELTS The coursework develops your Business Law This scheme is intended to appeal International Humanitarian Law 6.5 or equivalent. to students who wish to study (Armed ConUict) research skills, and ensures a solid Dissertation knowledge basis is established Assessment International Human Rights Law International Terrorism and the Law Optionalmodules at Master’s level, with the research for the dissertation, which is the Coursework and dissertation. (Subject to change; choose four) focusing on a distinct although Law of International Organisations main assessed component of the relatively broad specialism. and Institutions programme. Graduates completing Furtherinformation Companies and Contracts Rights of Peoples the programme are equipped to www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law Corporate Governance The required courses, combined engage in more specialised practical with appropriate options, lay a The Right to Adequate Food This programme introduces you Environmental Law or academic research in this Teld. strong foundation in the basics of as a Human Right to the structure of the international European and International international human rights which Coremodules legal system, its relationship with Any other LLM module may be taken Competition Law are of increasing importance today. International Human Rights Law national law, the sources and The coursework requirements will with permission from the Director. subjects of international law, and the European Union Law International Law develop research skills, and lay a law’s application to contemporary Independent Research Module basis for a dissertation, which is the International Terrorism and the Law situations such as the environment, International Business Law main assessed component of the Dissertation territory and the use of force. The and Institutions programme. Graduates completing taught modules give you a broad the programme will be equipped to range of options for the study of engage in more specialised practical diSerent aspects of international law, or academic research in this Teld. allowing you to create a programme that matches your interests. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Law 88/89

Taught programmes continued LLM/MA in Bioethics Optionalmodules Teaching draws upon distinguished LLM/MA in International Independent Research Module This programme has a Uexible and Medical Law (Subject to change; choose three) practitioners with experience in the Law and International International Business Law pathway of study which will deTne Teld and may include student trips the classiTcation of the Tnal award Selection of modules leads Relations and Institutions DirectorofStudies to the Foreign and Commonwealth with either an LLM or MA. Students to either LLM or MA degree. International Criminal Law Dr James Summers. OVce in London, European DirectorofStudies take three modules from Law and Children and Health Care Law Duration Union organisations in Brussels Dr James Summers. International Environmental Law three modules from the Lancaster 12 months full-time. Independent Research Module and international organisations Duration International Family Law Environment Centre as well as Law and the Body in Geneva. a dissertation. Entryrequirements 12 months full-time, 24 months International Human Rights Law Coremodules part-time. Coremodules A good second class honours Life and Death International Humanitarian Law degree, in an appropriate discipline or Paternalism, Autonomy International Law Entryrequirements (Armed ConUict) Perspectives on Environment and Development relevant professional qualiTcation and Consent Issues and Practice in Diplomacy A good second class honours International Terrorism and the Law and experience. Public Health and Foreign Policy degree. Law of International Organisations Either Environmental Law or International Environmental Law IELTS Social and Ethical Issues Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy IELTS and Institutions and Foreign Policy Dissertation 6.5 or equivalent. in Human Genetics 6.5 or equivalent. Rights of Peoples Dissertation OptionalmodulesinLaw Assessment Free choice module from any other Assessment The Right to Adequate Food LLM with permission from Director. as a Human Right (Subject to change; choose two) Coursework and dissertation. Optionalmodules Combination of coursework (Subject to change; choose two) and dissertation. Please see PPR Politics section Corporations in International Furtherinformation LLM/MA in Diplomacy Option choices determine award for related options. Business Law www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law Furtherinformation and International Law of LLB or MA degree. Environmental Law www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law This programme is taught by the DirectorofStudies Environmental Law LLM/MA in European Union Law Law School and the Department Combining teaching from the Dr James Summers. European Union Law Environment and Law International Environmental Law of Politics, Philosophy and Religion Department of Politics, Philosophy Duration (PPR) and is for those with an interest European and International and Religion (PPR) and the Law DirectorofStudies Independent Research Module in medical ethics, and healthcare 12 months full-time, 24 months Competition Law School, this degree develops skills, Dr James Summers. International Law law, including medical students. part-time. Independent Research Module ability and knowledge in the Teld Duration International Human Rights Entryrequirements of International Relations. Students The programme introduces you International Business Law 12 months full-time. International Criminal Law without prior study of politics, to the fundamental analytical skills A good second class honours and Institutions law or international relations are Entryrequirements International Humanitarian Law of moral philosophy and law and degree, in an appropriate discipline. International Criminal Law encouraged, but are expected to A good second class honours (Armed ConUict) the principal ethical and legal issues IELTS International Environmental Law work hard to make up the gap to degree or equivalent. arising within medical research and International Business Law 6.5 or equivalent. master advanced level study of practice and how they are resolved. International Family Law IELTS and Institutions these subjects. Issues include regulation of artiTcial Assessment International Human Rights Law 6.5 or equivalent. International Family Law reproduction; life and death decision Coursework and dissertation. Coremodules International Humanitarian Law Assessment International Terroism Law making; obtaining of informed Furtherinformation (Armed ConUict) International Law Law of International Organisations consent; appropriate use of genetic Coursework and dissertation. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law International Terrorism and the Law Major Approaches to the Study and Institutions testing; and fair distribution of health Furtherinformation Law of International Organisations of International Relations Rights of Peoples care resources. Collaborativelydeliveredviathe www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law/ and Institutions Dissertation Coremodules DepartmentofPolitics,Philosophy prospective/postgrad/llmenv The Right to Adequate Food andReligion(PPR)andtheLaw Rights of Peoples Optionalmodules as a Human Right Foundations of Bioethics This joint programme with the School,thisprogrammehasthree The Right to Adequate Food (Subject to change; choose two) Foundations in Medical Law Lancaster Environment Centre is coremodules,whichexamine as a Human Right Option choices determine award Dissertation intended to appeal to students who diSerentaspectsofdiplomacy,foreign of LLB or MA degree). policy,andinternationallaw,providing Please see PPR Politics section wish to study the environmental astrongintroductiontotheTeld. for related options. Environmental Law aspects of law or the legal regulation European Union Law of the environment at master’s level. European and International Competition Law For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Law 90/91

Taught programmes continued Optionalmodulesfromthe The programme has a Uexible Optionalmodulesfromthe LancasterEnvironmentCentre pathway of study,which will deTne LancasterEnvironmentCentre (Subject to change; choose two) the classiTcation of the Tnal award (Subject to change; choose two) Air Pollution and Climate with either an LLM or MA. Students Air Pollution and Climate take three modules from Law and Chemical Risk Assessment three modules from the Lancaster Chemical Risk Assessment Climate Change and Society Environment Centre as well as a Climate Change and Society Environmental Justice dissertation. Environmental Justice Food Security,Agriculture and Coremodules Food Security,Agriculture and Climate Perspectives on Environment Climate Sustainable Water Management: and Development Sustainable Water Management: Concepts, Governance and Either Environmental Law or Concepts, Governance and Practice International Environmental Law practice Any other LLM module may be taken One of the following human Any other LLM module may be taken with permission from the Director. rights options: with permission from the Director. — International Human Rights Postgraduate LLM/MA in Human Rights — Rights of Peoples Diploma in Law and the Environment — The Right to Adequate DirectorofStudies Food as a Human Right DirectorofStudies Dr James Summers. Dr James Summers. Dissertation Duration Duration OptionalmodulesinLaw 9 months full-time, 18 months 12 months full-time. (Subject to change; choose one) part-time. Entryrequirements Corporations in International A good second class honours Business Law Entryrequirements A good second class honours degree, in an appropriate discipline. Environmental Law degree in an appropriate discipline. IELTS European Union Law IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Independent Research Module 6.5 or equivalent. Assessment International Environmental Law Assessment Coursework and dissertation. International Law Coursework. Furtherinformation International Business Law Furtherinformation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ and Institutions law/prospective/postgrad/ International Criminal Law www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/law llmhumanandenv International Family Law This diploma provides an This joint programme with the International Human Rights introduction to areas of law that the school specialises in: international Lancaster Environment Centre International Humanitarian Law law, international law and international is intended to appeal to students (Armed ConUict) who wish to study the environmental relations, international human rights International Terrorism and the Law aspects of law and human rights and terrorism law, international or the legal regulation of the Law of International Organisations business and corporate law. and Institutions environment through human Essentially,you follow the taught rights at master’s level. Rights of Peoples part of the LLM programme, but do The Right to Adequate Food not submit a dissertation. Therefore as a Human Right your core and optional modules align with those oSered in the various LLM specialisations listed above. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Linguistics and English Language 92/93

Linguistics and English Language Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD Linguistics MPhil/PhD Linguistics MPhil/PhD in Applied (by Research Only) (by Research Only) Linguistics by Thesis TheDepartmentofLinguisticsandEnglishLanguage MPhil/PhD in Applied and Coursework isoneofthelargestLinguisticscentresinBritain. DirectorofStudies Linguistics byThesis Dr Mark Sebba. DirectorofStudies and Coursework Entryrequirements Dr Jane Sunderland. We oSer a range of taught Masters, The University Library contains one Taught programmes MA in linguistics or a related Teld Duration ranging from English Language and of the best holdings in Linguistics MA in Digital Language and a viable research proposal. Linguistics Studies to our new Digital in the country.There is a phonetics 36 months full-time (October and Literacies or January start); 60 months Language and Literacies programme, laboratory and we also have our IELTS MA in Discourse Studies including our internationally own specialist computer laboratories part-time (January start). 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and MA in English Language renowned teaching qualiTcations. for teaching and research. speaking and at least 6.5 in reading Entryrequirements (by distance) We also welcome PhD and MPhil and writing) or equivalent. MA in Applied Linguistics or a Our language graduates are MA in English Language students and oSer both traditional related subject and a viable research employed worldwide in media, Assessment and Literary Studies PhDs and more structured courses education and a range of related proposal; possibly a high honours Original research and thesis. MA in Language and Linguistics designed for part-time and distance careers, as well as in academia. degree and/or relevant professional learning. We oSer maximum support English teachers trained with us hold Furtherinformation experience and a viable research MA in Language Testing to all postgraduate students via: posts in most countries in the world, http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/phd proposal. (by distance) a postgraduate study skills course both in teaching and in policy Dr Andrea Révész Classic research degrees can be IELTS MA in Teaching English as dedicated to Linguistics students development, whilst graduates of Lecturer in Second Language undertaken full-time, part-time, or by 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and a Foreign Language (TEFL) the MA in Language Testing are in access to activities in our Acquisition, Pedagogical a combination of both and you can speaking and at least 6.5 in reading MA in Teaching English to demand at a high level in institutions research centres Grammar and Task Based also register as studying away from and writing) or equivalent. Speakers of Other Languages from curriculum development specialised research methods Learning Lancaster for part of your studies. (TESOL, Lancaster) centres to the Ministry of Defence. Assessment courses Director of Studies, MA TEFL Proposals are accepted in a wide Original research and thesis, MA in Teaching English to modules from across the and MA TESOLprogrammes range of topics including: language assessed coursework. Speakers of Other Languages Department to add breadth (TESOL, by distance) We o9er excellent and media, linguistic description and Furtherinformation to studies theory,sociolinguistics, applied MA in Teaching English opportunities for http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ linguistics, corpus linguistics, critical to Speakers of Other Our research is internationally postgraduate study and phd/appling discourse analysis, language learning Languages (TESOL, renowned. In the last Research research, including four campus and teaching, bilingualism, gender delivered in Hong Kong) Assessment Exercise (2008) 85% based MA programmes, three This programme provides a and language, literacy,stylistics, of our research was internationally online MAs and PhD work by broader background than the language testing and pragmatics. Number of postgraduate recognised and 20% classiTed research or by a combination classic research degree, starting with a package of Applied Linguistics and students as world leading. Currently the of research and coursework. Students will be matched with Research Methods courses before 323 Department hosts active research We are friendly and accessible staS interests to provide strong you embark on your own research. groups in areas such as critical as a department, with an supervision relationships. Postgraduate enquiries discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, excellent reputation in both The programme is designed for Head of Department: languageandgender,languagetesting, the theoretical and applied distance learning, without taking Professor Elena Semino literacy,pragmatics and stylistics, sides of our discipline. time away from employment. Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 028 and second language acquisition. Taught courses are covered in four or +44 (0)1524 593 050 These involve postgraduate students short intensive residential events at Email: [email protected] and staS. Lancaster, where you also receive (Lancaster based MAs, MPhil/PhD individual supervision and academic in Linguistics (by Research Only), support. This programme also Email: [email protected] oSers an MRes as a stepping (distance and Hong Kong based stone qualiTcation. MAs, MPhil/PhD in Applied Linguistics byThesis and Coursework) www.ling.lancs.ac.uk For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Linguistics and English Language 94/95

Our research interests The Department is distinguished by Notable research interests pursued Finally,another interdisciplinary a broad and rich range of research in the Department include teaching, research centre which the interests. These include discourse learning and assessment, language Department hosts, is the Literacy studies with a specialisation in testing and diagnosis, task based Research Centre. Members’ interests Critical Discourse Analysis. Topics language learning, second language include sociolinguistics (language include (but are not limited to) acquisition, learner language, and variation, language contact, language and politics; gender and intercultural communication. Other multilingualism), and literacy in sexuality; national identities, media areas of special interest lie in the area everyday life, in a range of spheres interaction and metaphor. Corpus of linguistic theory and language such as professional and educational linguistics is another major area of description, including corpus based contexts, including online literacies. specialisation; the Department is and construction grammar, and a major contributor to the University phonology.Methods of language Centre for Computer Corpus research pursued and developed Research on Language (UCREL). by members of the Department include corpora, new technologies, databases,ethnography,experiments, and sociolinguistic surveys. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Linguistics and English Language 96/97

Taught MA degrees MA in Digital Language The course features an approach MA in Discourse Studies Coremodules This MA is designed to appeal to MA in English Language to digital language and literacies a wide audience, including people and Literacies DirectorofStudies Introduction to Discourse Studies and Literary Studies through activities that make use of who want to gain a further Critical Discourse Analysis DirectorofStudies innovative tools and environments. Dr Julia Gillen. qualiTcation in English Language DirectorofStudies Dr Julia Gillen. Students will engage in a variety Duration Pragmatics or those, such as teachers of the Dr Julia Gillen. Duration of activities, including lectures, 12 months full-time, 24 months Research Methods in Linguistics A level in English Language in the Duration 12 months full-time, 24 months seminars, group and individual part-time. and English Language UK, who have taught English 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time. activities, beneTting from face to Dissertation Language and want to consolidate part-time. face as well as online interactions Entryrequirements their background. (N.B. English Entryrequirements with peers and staS. Skills developed A good second class honours Plustwooptionalmodulesfrom language here refers to the study of Entryrequirements A good second class honours will include communication, degree, or its equivalent, in a Corpus Linguistics the English language as an academic A good second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a collaboration and problem solving, relevant subject area. Gender and Language subject, not the practice of English). degree or its equivalent, in a relevant subject area. as well as the more established relevant subject area. IELTS Language, Literacies and Digital The MA is designed for part-time academic practices of researching IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening Communication study alongside a full-time job. Each IELTS new issues and critical reUection 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and and speaking and at least 6.5 in of the six modules, spread out over 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening on theory and method. Sociolinguistics speaking and at least 6.5 in reading reading and writing) or equivalent. two years, begins with a one day and speaking and at least 6.5 in Coremodules Stylistics and writing) or equivalent. Assessment face to face session on a Saturday reading and writing) or equivalent. Language, Literacies and There is some Uexibility to increase at Lancaster University’s outlet Assessment Coursework and dissertation. Assessment Digital Communication the scope of the dissertation and to in London. The remainder of the Coursework and dissertation. Coursework and dissertation. Learning and Teaching in Furtherinformation reduce or add optional modules if you course is taught via the web, with Furtherinformation Digitally Mediated Spaces http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ have already covered a core area in assessment via coursework and Furtherinformation masters/discoursestudies depth. In exceptional circumstances learning supported by an online http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ Research Methods http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/ masters/digital-language-literacies we permit high achieving students forum. The Tnal year involves a study/masters/lit Dissertation This recentlyintroduced MA is an with signiTcant experience of dissertation supported by an This exciting new MA scheme oSers innovative programme speciTcally discourse analysis to achieve the individual supervisor. The MA in English Language and The exact composition of the postgraduate students a valuable designed to giveyou the competence MA entirely through dissertation. Literary Studies is ideal for you if you qualiTcation in Digital Language degree can be tailored to suit to undertake empirical work in The MA reUects the scholarship of would like to combine your studies speciTc vocational, professional and discourse studies bydrawing on both the English Language Department and Literacies. MA in English Language of English Language with the study academic aims. The course builds linguistic and social theory.The MA at Lancaster and takes a broad of literature and literary theory. The course is based in Lancaster on Lancaster University’s distinctive enablesyou to explore discourse in (by distance) view of what constitutes English This MA is taught jointly by the University’s renowned Literacy expertise in the area, oSering an areas such as politics, business and DirectorofStudies Language studies. It focuses on the Department of Linguistics and Research Centre, in the Department internationally known perspective media, whilst developing skills in a Professor Jonathan Culpeper. description and explanation of the English Language and the of Linguistics and English Language. on New Literacies. Support for your range of analytical methods. Support English language, including its Department of English and Creative Academic staS for the core modules Duration studies is provided by the non-credit foryour studies is provided bythe structure, functions and social Writing, allowing a great deal of include David Barton, Julia Gillen, Uta Postgraduate Academic StudySkills non-credit Postgraduate Academic 36 months part-time, by distance contexts of use. Uexibility to follow your own interests. Papen, Diane Potts and Karin Tusting. module which runs in terms 1, 2 and 3. StudySkills module which runs in learning. Internationally known experts in other Modules It consists of six credit-bearing terms 1, 2 and 3. Entryrequirements areas of the Department contribute Corpus Linguistics modules of coursework, of which teaching to these and other modules. An upper second class honours Discourse Analysis at least two must be from each Students on our MA courses come degree, or its equivalent, in a (subject to approval) department, at least one research relevant subject area. from a diverse range of backgrounds; English Grammar methods course and a dissertation. all are distinguished by their IELTS Support for your studies is provided History of English enthusiasm and will to succeed. 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and by the non-credit Postgraduate speaking and at least 6.5 in reading Investigating Spoken English Academic Study Skills module, and writing) or equivalent. Stylistics which runs in terms 1, 2 and 3. Assessment Coursework and dissertation. Furtherinformation http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ masters/englishlanguage For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Linguistics and English Language 98/99

Taught MA degrees continued EnglishLanguagemodules This is our most Uexible taught Investigating Spoken English Bilingualism programme.You take one core Learning and Teaching in module and a dissertation relating Corpus Linguistics Digitally Mediated Spaces to any area of language or linguistics Stylistics Critical Discourse Analysis that we teach. We oSer pathways in English Grammar Corpus Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Task based Language Teaching Sociolinguistics, Stylistics, and Gender and Language 10 credit courses: Theoretical and Descriptive Introduction to Discourse Studies Linguistics in order to focus choices. Curriculum Design in Language Investigating Spoken English Education However,youdonothavetostick Language, Literacies and Digital Instructed Second Language toapathwayifyoupreferageneral Communication Acquisition approach.WealsooSeranextended Learning and Teaching in dissertationoption.Support for your Teacher Development in Digitally Mediated Spaces studies is provided by the non-credit Language Education Pragmatics Postgraduate Academic Study Skills module,whichrunsinterms1,2and3. MA in Language Testing Sociolinguistics (by distance) Stylistics CoreModules Research Methods in Linguistics DirectorofStudies LiteraryStudiesmodules and English Language Dr Tineke Brunfaut. Please see www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Dissertation fass/english/postgrad/english/ Duration ma_pathways Plus Tve (100 credits) chosen from 24 months part-time, by the optional modules each term (20 distance learning. MA in Language credits each except where indicated). Entryrequirements and Linguistics Optionalmodules A good second class honours DirectorofStudies Term1 courses: degree, or its equivalent. Applicants must normally have three years Dr Julia Gillen. English Grammar of teaching experience and/or Duration Introduction to Discourse Studies hold a post with responsibility 12 months full-time, 24 months Introduction to Language for language test design, part-time. Teaching 1 construction and evaluation. Entryrequirements Language, Literacies and Digital IELTS A good second class honours Communication 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening degree, or its equivalent, in a Language Test Construction and speaking and at least 6.5 in relevant subject area. and Evaluation reading and writing) or equivalent. IELTS Pedagogical Grammar Assessment 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and Pragmatics Coursework and dissertation. speaking and at least 6.5 in reading Second Language Acquisition Furtherinformation and writing) or equivalent. Sociolinguistics www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ Assessment masters/testingdistance Coursework and dissertation. Term2 courses: Bilingualism Furtherinformation Corpus Linguistics www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ masters/programmes Critical Discourse Analysis Gender and Language Introduction to Language Teaching 2 For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Linguistics and English Language 100/101

Taught MA degrees continued This programme is designed to meet IELTS Teacher Development in Compulsorymodules This course gives you all the beneTts IELTS the needs of professionals who have 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and Language Education Second Language Acquisition of the excellent Lancaster ELT, 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and responsibilities for language testing without having to leave your speaking and at least 6.5 in reading Free choice modules from those Trends and Issues in Language speaking and at least 6.5 in reading and evaluation at institutional, work environment. The Distance and writing) or equivalent. oSered by the Department Teaching Methodology and writing) or equivalent. regional or national level. It provides programme mirrors the on-campus Assessment Research Methods in Linguistics Assessment you with a solid grounding in MA in Teaching English version closely in terms of structure, language test design, construction Coursework and dissertation. and English Language content and methods of study. Coursework and dissertation. to Speakers of Other and evaluation, and in research Furtherinformation Dissertation The programme is entirely web Furtherinformation design. This ensures that the testing Languages (TESOL, http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ Optionalmodules based, and allows you to focus both Email: [email protected] and evaluation policies you create Lancaster) masters/te& Curriculum Design in your coursework and dissertation within your own contexts conform DirectorofStudies http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ Language Education on issues and problems in your own masters/overseas/tesol to international standards for validity Lancaster ELTis world renowned Dr Andrea Révész. educational context. and reliability. for excellence and the MA TEFL Instructed Second Language This is an exciting collaboration Duration programme is a perfect introduction Acquisition Modules are taken in order, and between Lancaster and the With a three day orientation seminar for newcomers to the teaching of 12 months full-time, 24 months assessed every 10 weeks by 5,000 to launch the course, a series of Language Test Construction Chinese University of Hong Kong. English as a foreign language, part-time. and Evaluation word assignment with a Tnal 15,000 The programme allows local 10 week web based modules, and oSering a strong practical orientation. word dissertation. Lancaster a dissertation, it is ideal for part-time Entryrequirements Pedagogical Grammar English teachers to take up University staS provide excellent professionally relevant and learning. It oSers maximum The programme has enabled A good second class honours Task based Language Teaching supervision and support. opportunity to base your coursework many of its graduates to secure degree, or its equivalent, plus practically orientated training Teacher Development in and dissertation on issues and employment around the world, while over two years of full-time foreign Modules alongside their teaching work. Language Education problems within your own some have proceeded to doctoral language teaching experience. Communicative Pedagogical The Chinese University of Hong Kong Free choice modules from those Grammar educational contexts. study.Support for your studies is IELTS provides administrative and learning provided by the non-credit oSered by the Department Modules 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and Curriculum Design and Teacher support, and Lancaster staS visit to Postgraduate Academic Study Skills Development in Language Background to Applied Linguistics speaking and at least 6.5 in reading deliver modules in short, intensive module,whichrunsinterms1,2and3. MA in Teaching English Education for Language Testing and writing) or equivalent. units. The programme comprises The programme is modular. to Speakers of Other Second Language Acquisition six taught modules, an investigative Issues in Language Testing Assessment Languages (TESOL, dissertation, and initial support via Second Language Classroom Language Test Construction Compulsorymodules Coursework and dissertation. by distance) face to face foundation module. Research and Evaluation Classroom Language Assessment Furtherinformation DirectorofStudies Trends and Issues in Language Modules Research Methods Introduction to Language www.ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ Dr Judit Kormos. Teaching Methodology Classroom Language Testing Statistics for Language Testing Teaching 1 masters/matesol Duration Corpus Linguistics and Introduction to Language Language Teaching Teaching 2 This programme is designed to 24 months part-time. MA in Teaching English MA in Teaching English as provide coherent coverage of to Speakers of Other Curriculum Design and Teacher Research Methods in Linguistics Entryrequirements a Foreign Language (TEFL) a broad range of areas, oSering Languages (TESOL, Development in Language and English Language A good second class honours DirectorofStudies experienced practitioners Education degree, or its equivalent, plus two delivered in Hong Kong) Dr Andrea Révész. Dissertation preparation for more responsible years full-time teaching experience. DirectorofStudies English Grammar Duration Optionalmodules positions in language teaching and testing, teacher training, Dr Luke Harding. Gender and Language. 12 months full-time, 24 months Curriculum Design in Language IELTS ELTcurriculum and materials Second Language Acquisition part-time. Education 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in listening and Duration development, and further research. speaking and at least 6.5 in reading 24 months part-time. Task-based Language Teaching Entryrequirements Instructed Second Language Many students are now in leading and writing) or equivalent. Trends and Issues in Language Acquisition language teaching and policy Location An upper second class honours Teaching Methodology degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant Pedagogical Grammar positions across the world. Support Assessment Chinese University of Hong Kong. Coursework and dissertation. Research Methods subject area and less than two years Second Language Acquisition for your studies is provided by the Entryrequirements non-credit Postgraduate Academic of foreign language teaching Furtherinformation Agoodsecondclasshonoursdegree, Module availabilityvaries from Task based Language Teaching Study Skills module,whichrunsin experience. http://ling.lancs.ac.uk/study/ or its equivalent, plus at least two year to year. terms1,2and3. masters/matesoldistance years’ language teaching experience. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 102/103

Politics, Philosophy and Religion Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD In Religion our primary focus on religion and spirituality in the TheDepartmentofPolitics,PhilosophyandReligion(PPR) Entryrequirements Integrated degrees (1+3) contemporary world means we are MRes International Relations comprisesaninternationallyrenownedbodyofacademicsta5 An upper second class honours ideally positioned to contribute to degree, or its equivalent, and a viable topics of growing concern within the Taught programmes research proposal. andprofessionalresearcherswithspecialistknowledgein,or academic discipline of Religious Politics expertisespanning,eachofitsthreedistinctivesubjectareas. IELTS Studies, including the often MA in International Relations 6.5 or equivalent. unexpected changes and MA in Politics developments taking place in Assessment MA in ConUict, Development Lancaster University is one of only All disciplines within the Department connection with religion, spirituality, and Security Original research and thesis. two universities in the world to have have excellent links with other philosophy,and social and cultural MA in Diplomacy and a PPR Department. This reUects departments, leading to jointly Furtherinformation change. We particularly welcome Foreign Policy interest in Buddhism, Christianity, our commitment to the pursuit oSered courses exploring, for www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr MA/LLM in Diplomacy of excellence within distinct example, International Law and Hinduism, and Japanese and International Law disciplinary Telds whilst developing Politics. Our excellence is celebrated Research proposals are welcomed in religions; the social and cultural MA in Diplomacy and Religion research activities which address and the importance of our research the Department, and we particularly transformations of contemporary MA in ConUict Resolution and contemporary global issues in religion is evidenced in both high welcome proposals reUecting the religion and spirituality; sociology of Peace Studies connecting politics, philosophy ratings in research studies and our current focus of each branch of the religion; religion and popular culture; LLM/MA in International Law and religion. frequent presence as commentators Department or the special interest modern religious thought and history; and International Relations in the media. We also act as of any members of our staS. new religious movements; women MA in Politics and Philosophy Lancaster is an ideal place to consultants to national and and religion; and methodological MA in Religion and ConUict complete PhD research in any of Politics and International Relations international organisations. issues in the study of religion. MA in Politics, Philosophy these Telds, oSering supervision Professor at Lancaster is innovative, and Religion in a vast range of research interests. The reputation of the Department interdisciplinaryand post-disciplinary. Each discipline has a strong Christopher May PgCert in Politics and We have many research groups together with our focus on Research proposals reUecting this approach to supporting students, Professor of Political Economy International Relations and initiatives that enhance the international developments means are especially encouraged from whether through reading groups, postgraduate experience, such as we have a student population from Professor May researches those seeking to undertake MPhil research methods study classes, Philosophy the research clusters in Philosophy around the world, enhancing the intellectual property rights or PhD research degrees. opportunities to present and review MA in Philosophy and the information society. research projects or links with MA/LLM in Bioethics of Mind and Psychology. postgraduate experience. Within Philosophy our He is currently working with the external presenters. There is good and Medical Law distinctiveness lies in the plurality The Department also oSers a huge National Consumer Council support from the library and a MA in Philosophy and Religion of approaches to the subject. Our choice of taught Masters courses, to expand their coverage of vigorous seminar programme. We MA in Politics and Philosophy strengths in the areas of philosophy all of which are delivered via core intellectual property issues, enjoy good working relationships MA in Politics, Philosophy of mind and psychology,political modules with a specialist focus, and has recently completed the with related departments and and Religion philosophy,post Kantian European optional modules within the discipline Trst independent book length centres, and joint supervision PgCert in Philosophy (and sometimes beyond), and a philosophy,and applied philosophy study of the World Intellectual arrangements are possible. Religion dissertation that is usually linked and bioethics, mean we can oSer Property Organisation. MA in Religious Studies to the specialism. a wide range of supervision No one can ignore possibilities. MA in Diplomacy and Religion intellectual property MA in Religion and ConUict nowadays and my research MA in Philosophy and Religion examines such issues as why MA in Politics, Philosophy AIDS medicines cost so much, and Religion why music downloading is PgCert in Religious Studies often illegal and how ownership Postgraduate enquiries of information disrupts many +44 (0)1524 594 262 of the bene:ts of the Tel: [email protected] Internet Email: for people in Africa. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 104/105

Our research interests As a multi and inter disciplinary Our academics forge links with department, Politics, Philosophy and academics within the Department Religion academics have a diverse and across the world. Research range of research interests reUected collaborations take place with in the modules that we oSer in our researchers and research partner Masters programmes. These organisations from UK universities interests fall into the three broad and in Europe, Asia, the United States, disciplinary groups. As a dynamic Latin America and Australasia. department we are always adding The Department is home to a new areas so the following is not an research centre on Religion and exhaustive list. Society,and the Richardson Institute From Politics our broad research for Peace and ConUict Studies, and interests include political theory, has many informal research clusters international relations, development, including political philosophy, peace and conUict studies, political diplomacy,Latin American politics, economy,diplomacy,public policy political economy and globalisation, and administration, electoral studies international relations theory,China, and area studies. Middle East politics, continental From Philosophy our research philosophy,friendship, complexity, interests include feminist philosophy public policy,security and the and theory,philosophy of science, environment. politics, mind, language, technology, applied ethics, bioethics, moral philosophy,aesthetics, and metaphysics. From Religion our research interests Key fact include sociology of religion; religion and society; religion and modernity; The MA in ConMict philosophyof religion; postmodernism Resolution and Peace and theology; continental philosophy, Studies is connected to the Asian religion, Christian theology, Richardson Institute, the traditional and contemporary Muslim internationally renowned thought and practice. Peace Studies centre established in 1959. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 106/107

Integrated degrees (1+3) Taught programmes MRes in International This research training is coupled Politics and International MA in Politics IELTS with, and customised for, research Relations Relations Duration 6.5 or equivalent. in international relations. It addresses Duration key concepts, methodological MA in International 12 months full-time, 24 months Assessment 12 months full-time, 24 months and epistemological issues, and Relations part-time. Coursework and dissertation. part-time. data collection and analysis in Duration Entryrequirements Furtherinformation Entryrequirements international relations. The 12 months full-time, 24 months An upper second class honours www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr An upper second class honours programme mainly consists of part-time. degree, or its equivalent. Relevant This MA is ideal for those considering degree, or its equivalent. compulsory courses but you may professional qualiTcations and take one optional course in the area Entryrequirements experience will also be considered. employmentintheTeldofhumanitarian IELTS of your designated thesis topic. An upper second class honours assistance and post conUict 6.5 or equivalent. degree, or its equivalent. Relevant IELTS reconstruction. It is also relevant to Modules 6.5 or equivalent. practitioners wishing to study the Assessment professional qualiTcations and In most cases all Tve taught modules Christopher Partridge experience will also be considered. politicsofaid.Theprogrammebuildson Combination of coursework are compulsory,although a case Assessment Professor of Religious Studies criticalpolicyresearchandconsultancy and dissertation. can be made with the Postgraduate IELTS Coursework and dissertation. For the past decade much of that has been completed for a wide Furtherinformation Director for one of them to be 6.5 or equivalent. Furtherinformation range of international organisations. replaced with an optional module. Professor Partridge’s research www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr has focused on new religions, Assessment www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr Major Approaches to the Study It addresses the increasing overlap alternative spiritualities, Coursework and dissertation. The MRes in International Relations of International Relations This is a Uexible programme allowing between ‘development’ and ‘security’ the re-enchantment of the provides research training in Furtherinformation you to choose a combination of and explores the signiTcance of Theory and Methods West, and the spirituality of International Relations as a Social www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr modules (from the domestic to globalisation for the emergence of contemporary popular culture. Science. It provides you with an Introduction to the Philosophy the global) that best suits your internal, regionalised and networked He co-edits the book series, understanding of the major of the Social Sciences This is a broad based programme background and interests in the forms of conUict and instability. Studies in Popular Music. theoretical and epistemological Qualitative Methods in Social of study for those wishing to gain a broad arena of politics.You will Tnd thorough grounding in the theory, This analysis will broaden your debates in the social sciences, and Science I have a particular the module list at the end of the structure and working of the modern understanding of the present crisis in also gives you an introduction to interestinthedevelopment Politics MA course listings. Advanced Data Analysis and international system. The wide range global security as you go on to study quantitative and qualitative data of research into spirituality Computing for Social Research of options (see list at end of Politics Coremodules the recent and current responses in collection and analysis. and popular music subcultures. MAs) in areas such as foreign policy, Theory and Method in humanitarian, developmental and My current work focuses on the security and International Political Postgraduate Studies security terms, particularly the links social and spiritual signi:cance Economy (IPE) enables you to between aid and politics. of reggae and dance music. Dissertation (20,000 words) specialise in aspects of international Coremodules relations in line with your own MA in ConMict, Theory and Method in particular needs and interests. Development and Security Postgraduate Studies Coremodules Duration Dissertation (20,000 words) Major Approaches to the Study 12 months full-time, 24 months Plus: of International Relations part-time. Globalisation, the State and Theory and Method in EntryRequirements Democracy in the Third World; or Postgraduate Studies An upper second class honours Theorising Security and War Dissertation (20,000 words) degree, or its equivalent. Relevant professional qualiTcations and experience will also be considered. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 108/109

Taught programmes continued MA in Diplomacy MA/LLM in Diplomacy IELTS MA in ConMict Resolution LLM/MA in International Entryrequirements and Foreign Policy and International Law 6.5 or equivalent. and Peace Studies Law and International An upper second class honours Duration Duration Assessment Duration Relations degree, or its equivalent. Relevant professional qualiTcations and 12 months full-time, 24 months 12 months full-time, 24 months 12 months full-time, 24 months Duration Coursework and dissertation. experience will also be considered. part-time. part-time. part-time. 12 months full-time, 24 months Furtherinformation IELTS Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Entryrequirements part-time. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr 6.5 or equivalent. An upper second class honours An upper second class honours An upper second class honours Entryrequirements This programme is designed to degree, or its equivalent. Relevant degree, or its equivalent. Relevant degree, or its equivalent. Relevant An upper second class honours Assessment encourage students to consider professional qualiTcations and professional qualiTcations and professional qualiTcations and degree, or its equivalent. Relevant Coursework and dissertation. the practical processes, ideological experience will also be considered. experience will also be considered. experience will also be considered. professional qualiTcations and dynamics and theoretical Furtherinformation experience will also be considered. IELTS IELTS dimensions involved in the interface IELTS www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr 6.5 or equivalent. 6.5 or equivalent. of diplomacy and religion. 6.5 or equivalent. IELTS This interdisciplinary programme 6.5 or equivalent. Assessment Assessment The programme is relevant to those Assessment is designed to allow students to Coursework and dissertation. Coursework and dissertation. thinking about or currently working Coursework and dissertation. Assessment undertake sustained and focused in diplomacy,international NGOs, study in the disciplines of politics and Furtherinformation Furtherinformation Furtherinformation Coursework and dissertation. and international policy and politics, philosophy,with modules delivered www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr and core modules are supported www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr Furtherinformation by specialists in the disciplines. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr This programme is designed to Designed to introduce students by selected modules from a list at This MA programme is designed to Coremodules to the Telds of diplomacy and introduce students to theories, the end of the Politics section. critically examine the theoretical and This degree scheme is taught jointly Major Approaches to the Study international law, this programme issues and processes connected Distinguished diplomatic and foreign methodological issues surrounding with the Law School. It oSers you of International Relations with diplomacy and foreign draws upon modules from both PPR the dynamics of peace and conUict policypractitioners directlycontribute the opportunity to studyvarious What is Philosophy? Methods, policy.The programme is especially and Law, leading to an LLM or MA in the contemporary world. The to elements of the programme. politico-legal aspects of the Aims, Debates relevant to those thinking about depending on selected units. programme engages with the work international system by means Students mayalso opt to participate Theory and Method in or currently working in diplomacy, Optional modules from Politics of leading peace and conUict studies of complementary courses oSered in trips to, for example, the Foreign Postgraduate Studies international NGOs, and international follow at the end of the MA listings. scholars at both conceptual and by the two departments. See also page 88. andCommonwealthOVceinLondon, policy and politics. European Union organisations in empirical levels and draws on Please see page 89 of the Law Dissertation (20,000 words) evidence from a range of recent Distinguished diplomatic and foreign Coremodules Brussels and international School section for more information. armed conUicts. policy practitioners contribute to Theory and Concepts in organisations in Geneva. PgCert in Politics and Diplomacy and Foreign Policy A minimum of two modules must International Relations the programme and student trips Coremodules The programme also addresses be chosen from each department. are planned to, for example, the Issues and Practice in Diplomacy Studying Religion techniques in conUict resolution such From 2012, the Department Foreign and Commonwealth and Foreign Policy as mediation in order to deepen our Coremodules also oSers three Postgraduate Theory and Method in OVce in London, European Union understanding and develop practical Major Approaches to the Study CertiTcates in Politics and International Law (from the Postgraduate Study organisations in Brussels and Law School) skills in conUict analysis and uses of International Relations International Relations; Philosophy; international organisations in Dissertation (20,000 words) optional modules from the Politics list International Law (from the and Religious Studies. These are Geneva. Dissertation (20,000 words) to support the Core programme. Plus: Law School) usually made up of a core module Coremodules Coremodules Dissertation (20,000 words) from each discipline and two optional MA in Diplomacy Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy modules. These can be undertaken Theory and Concepts in Theory and Method in and Religion and Foreign Policy; or Please see Politics list for as a standalone qualiTcation, where Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Postgraduate Studies Duration Issues and Practice in Diplomacy module options. students can focus on a particular Issues and Practice in Diplomacy Dissertation (20,000 words) 12 months full-time, 24 months and Foreign Policy topic area or can be converted to and Foreign Policy part-time. Plus: MA in Politics the relevant MA programme. Theory and Method in ConUict Transformation and Philosophy We welcome enquires about this Postgraduate Studies Entryrequirements An upper second class honours and Resolution; or Duration new qualiTcation. Dissertation (20,000 words) degree, or its equivalent. Relevant ConUict Management and 12 months full-time, 24 months professional qualiTcations and Contemporary ConUicts part-time. experience will also be considered. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 110/111

Taught programmes continued MA in Religion and ConMict MA in Politics, Major Approaches to the Study Philosophy MA in Philosophy MA in Politics, of International Relations Duration Philosophy and Religion MA in Philosophy and Religion Philosophy and Religion Approaches to Peace Studies 12 months full-time, 24 months Duration Duration Duration Please see the Politics section for part-time. 12 months full-time, 24 months International Organisation and 12 months full-time, 24 months 12 months full-time, 24 months information. Optional Courses in Foreign Policy Entryrequirements part-time. part-time. part-time. Philosophy are shown at the end Globalisation, the State and of the Philosophy course listings. An upper second class honours Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Democracy in the Third World degree, or its equivalent. Relevant An upper second class honours An upper second class honours An upper second class honours TaughtmodulesinPhilosophy professional qualiTcations and degree, or its equivalent. Relevant US Foreign Policy degree, or its equivalent. degree, or its equivalent. Choices will be guided by the Masters experience will also be considered. professional qualiTcations and International Political Economy specialism in many cases, but others IELTS IELTS IELTS experience will also be considered. and the ‘Digital Age’ allow a free choice from the following 6.5 or equivalent. 6.5 or equivalent. list. Modules oSered mayvaryyear 6.5 or equivalent. IELTS States, Markets and Globalisation Assessment to year. 6.5 or equivalent. The European Union Assessment Assessment Coursework and dissertation. Coursework and dissertation. What is Philosophy? Combination of coursework Assessment Politics and International Relations Furtherinformation Philosophyof Mind and Psychology and dissertation. Coursework and dissertation. of the Middle East Furtherinformation ConUict Transformation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr Doing Contemporary Philosophy Furtherinformation Furtherinformation and Resolution This interdisciplinary programme Foundations of Bioethics www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr This is a Uexible programme, ConUict Management and which builds on its core modules by is designed to allow students to Children and Health This interdisciplinary programme This unique multidisciplinary Contemporary ConUicts allowing you to choose from the full undertake sustained and focused Paternalism, Autonomy is designed to allow students to programme is designed to allow Comparative Defence Policy range of optional modules oSered in study in the disciplines of Philosophy and Consent undertake sustained and focused students to undertake sustained and the subject area and, where relevant, and Religion. It encourages study Security and Modernity Social and Ethical Issues study across the disciplines of focused study across the disciplines from across the Department. It is which relates to the interface of in Human Genetics politics and religion, with particular of Politics, Philosophy and Religion. Globalisation: Its Meanings, ideal for students preparing for a PhD Philosophy and Religion. Optional attention to the topic of conUict. It particularly encourages students Causes and Consequences in Philosophy,or simply seeking to modules are listed at the end of Public Health and Ethical and Legal Issues Coremodules to explore the interface between ConUict, International Intervention deepen their understanding of the the respective taught courses. these related areas, and allows for Studying Religion and Global Governance discipline. Optional modules are Coremodules Ethics and Governance selection of optional modules listed at the end of the taught Theorising Security and War What is Philosophy? Issues in Environmental Philosophy Theory and Method in across the whole department. courses in Philosophy. Postgraduate Studies Political Theory and Modernity: Methods, Aims, Debates Existentialism Coremodules Coremodules Dissertation (20,000 words) Order,Value, and Critique Studying Religion Issues in Philosophy Major Approaches to the Study What is Philosophy? Politics and Policy-Making in the UK Theory and Methods in of the Sciences Plus: of International Relations Methods, Aims, Debates Politics and Policy-Making Postgraduate Studies Issues in Practical Philosophy ConUict Transformation What is Philosophy? Theory and Method in in Liberal Democracy Dissertation (20,000 words) and Resolution; or Methods, Aims, Debates Postgraduate Studies Theories and Concepts in PgCert in Philosophy ConUict Management and Studying Religion Dissertation (20,000 words) Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA in Politics From 2012, the Department Contemporary ConUicts Theory and Method in Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Philosophy also oSers three Postgraduate Postgraduate Studies MA/LLM in Bioethics and Foreign Policy Please see the Politics section for CertiTcates in Politics and Dissertation (20,000 words) and Medical Law Social Capital: Making information. Optional Courses in International Relations; Philosophy; TaughtmodulesinPolitics Democracy Work Please see details in Law section. Philosophy are shown at the end and Religious Studies. These are usually made up of a core module andInternationalRelations Diasporas and Minorities of the Philosophy course listings. from each discipline and two optional Choices will be guided by the Masters of the Middle East specialism in many cases, but others modules. These can be undertaken International Relations allow a free choice from the following as a standalone qualiTcation, where and Politics of South Asia list. Modules oSered mayvaryyear students can focus on a particular to year. topic area or can be converted to the relevant MA programme. We welcome enquires about this new qualiTcation. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Politics, Philosophy and Religion 112/113

Taught programmes continued Religious Studies MA in Diplomacy Religion and Psychoanalytic Thought MA in Religious Studies and Religion Buddhism: State and Society Duration Please see entry in Politics section. Religious Studies optional modules Spirituality: Asian Perspectives 12 months full-time, 24 months listed at end of taught course listings. part-time. Secularity/Sacrality The Qur’an: Hermeneutics Entryrequirements MA in Religion and ConMict and Gender Politics An upper second class honours Please see entry in Politics section. degree, or its equivalent. Contemporary Issues Religious Studies optional modules in South Asian Religions IELTS listed at end of taught course listings. Pilgrimage 6.5 or equivalent. World Christianity: Local Issues Assessment MA in Philosophy and Global Processes and Religion Combination of coursework and Interrogating Political dissertation. Please see entry in Philosophy and Religious Spaces Furtherinformation section. Religious Studies optional modules listed at end of taught www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ppr PgCert in Religious Studies course listings. This is a broad programme for From 2012, the Department also anyone interested in the academic MA in Politics, oSers three Postgraduate study of religion. Each of the Tve Philosophy and Religion CertiTcates in Politics and taught modules is assessed by a International Relations; Philosophy; 5,000 word essay,and a wide range Please see entry in Politics section. and Religious Studies. These are of options are available, taking Religious Studies optional modules usually made up of a core module advantage of the breadth of listed at end of taught course listings. from each discipline and two optional specialisms among staS across Taughtmodules modules. These can be undertaken the Department. Please see listings inReligiousStudies as a standalone qualiTcation, where students can focus on a particular at end of taught courses. Choices will be guided by the Masters topic area or can be converted specialism in many cases, but others Coremodules to the relevant MA programme. Studying Religion allow a free choice from the following list. Modules oSered mayvaryyear We welcome enquires about this Theory and Methods in to year. new qualiTcation. Postgraduate Studies Studying Religion Dissertation (20,000 words) Religion, Popular Culture and Cultural Studies Spirit Possession in Contemporary Social Contexts Nineteenth Century Religious Thought Twentieth Century Religious Thought Construction of Gender in Asian Religions Classical Islam For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – The Ruskin Library and Research Centre 114/115

The Ruskin Library and Research Centre Our research interests Research degrees MPhil/PhD The research interests of the staS There is a wider concern for the TheexperienceofstudyingRuskinatLancaster naturally centre on John Ruskin and principles of related areas of study, MA in English Literary Research his own main interests: the writings such as textual criticism, editing, art (by Research) issecondtonone,withprivilegedaccesstothe of friends such as Thomas Carlyle historical analysis and curatorship, Number of postgraduate and the Brownings; the art and and for the dissemination of word students collectionsforresearchpurposes. architecture of the nineteenth and image in the digital age. century; landscape and cultural 2 travel, especially in continental The Ruskin Library and Research Postgraduate enquiries Europe; European history since the Centre actively promotes research Research degrees Middle Ages, chieUy as it aSected Director: on John Ruskin and his circle by MPhil/PhD MA in English Literary favourite places such as Rouen, Professor Stephen Wildman carrying out speciTc research Research (by Research) VeniceandSwitzerland;contemporary Associate Director: projects resulting in publications Entryrequirements economic and religious debate; Dr Andrew Tate and exhibitions, by holding a weekly An upper second class honours Please also see entry under English and natural history,notably geology Research Centre Administrator: research seminar and annual degree, or its equivalent and and Creative Writing. and botany. Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 818 public lecture and by organising a viable research proposal. The Ruskin Library and Research Fax: +44 (0)1524 593 580 conferences and colloquia. IELTS Centre is particularly interested in Email: ruskin.library@ The Centre leads the research 6.5 or equivalent. applications for MA by Research lancaster.ac.uk www.lancaster.ac.uk/ eSort associated with the use of Assessment degrees. Applications would be Key fact the collections housed in the Ruskin made via the Department of English fass/ruskin Original research and thesis. Library and Brantwood, including the and Creative Writing but students The Ruskin Library oKers students and other users an unparalleled editing of unpublished material. The Furtherinformation would also be members of the collection in an exceptional building. Designed by the architect Centre has wide associations with www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ruskin Ruskin Library and Research Centre, Sir Richard MacCormac and opened in 1998, it houses the largest other academic centres, museums with full access to the collection. single holding of material relating to John Ruskin (1819–1900) and galleries in Britain and overseas. Applications are invited for the It would suit those wishing to focus and his world. Among more than 4,000 manuscripts are 29 volumes degrees (MPhil and PhD) in any on nineteenth century studies, of his diary notebooks, as well as many hundreds of letters, While studying Ruskin at Lancaster area of study relating to John Ruskin and his circle, and those mostly still unpublished. you will beneTt from gaining Ruskin and his circle. In addition wishing to experience research Ruskin’s extraordinary range of interests – from art, architecture knowledge, skills and experience in to individual supervision, you will using an original archive collection. handling important written and visual beneTt from the opportunity to and landscape to geology, botany and economics – oKers a materials which are universally attend and present your work to wealth of research opportunities. Along with some 400 books valued, especially in careers in the the weekly Ruskin Seminar and from Ruskin’s library is a comprehensive collection of his writings creative and cultural sector. publish in our in-house journal in all signiLcant editions of English, and many other languages. the Ruskin Review and Bulletin. Books about Ruskin run from early commentaries in the 1850s We also have a range of online to the latest academic publications, allowing students the rare resources: As one of our postgraduate students facility of easy cross-reference. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ you will have privileged access to Ruskin’s output as an artist is represented by over 1,000 drawings ruskin/empi the Ruskin Library and be able to carry out research using a variety and watercolours, all of which connect his published work and www.lancaster.ac.uk/depts/ of materials from the collection. his daily life in England and abroad; there is also a substantial ruskinlib/eSoV collection of Daguerreotypes and other historic photographs. www.lancaster.ac.uk/depts/ ruskinlib/Pages/Works For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Centre for Science Studies 116/117

Centre for Science Studies TheCentreforScienceStudiesisavibrantinternational Our research interests Research degrees MPhil/PhD centreofexcellenceinScience,TechnologyandSociety(STS). We specialise in a range of research areas including: Number of postgraduate Computing, design, information students We engage in interdisciplinary STS is an interdisciplinary Teld and communications technologies research across the boundaries drawing together anthropology, Research degrees 10 Organisations, work and of science, technology and public history,philosophy and sociology MPhil/PhD Postgraduate enquiries policy,including collaboration of science and technology.Our aim technology Entryrequirements between specialists in the natural is to generate critical understanding Construction, infrastructures and Directors: An upper second class honours sciences, social sciences and of the complex interweaving of energy Professor Lucy Suchman degree, or its equivalent, in a Dr Adrian MacKenzie humanities. science and society,nature and Large scale technologies, culture that informs contemporary relevant subject, including Tel: + 44 (0)1524 594 178 LocatedintheSociologyDepartment, disasters and crisis management techno science from carbon Sociology,Geography,Philosophy, Email: spgadmissions@ ourstaScomprisesSTSinternationally Bodies, health and medicine, emissions to the World Wide Web. Linguistics, Anthropology,Science lancaster.ac.uk recognised Tgures including or Engineering, and a viable including reproductive www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Professors Maureen McNeil, We are distinctive in: research proposal. technologies fass/centres/css Elizabeth Shove, Lucy Suchman, our strong emphasis on creative IELTS Technologies of mobility and Brian Wynne, and a large number theorising as manifest in actor 7.0 or equivalent. Military technologies of equally renowned scholars from network theory and its aftermath, Policy and public engagement across the University. relations of science and public, Assessment Environment, ecology and culture We organise a programme of cultural studies of science, Original research and thesis. workshops, seminars and reading and feminist and postcolonial Furtherinformation Genomics and biotechnology science studies; groups throughout the academic www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Farming, food and human-animal year and convene postgraduate our orientation to qualitative centres/css relations courses informed by our research. empirical research; and New reproductive technologies We oSer supervision for MPhils or We participate in the Economic our commitment to constructive PhDs in all of our areas of expertise Risk and the public understanding and Social Research Council (ESRC) interventions in contemporary – science, technology,policy of science North West Doctoral Training Centre science and technology practice analysis, new genetic technologies, (NWDTC), through a pathway in and policy. For further details visit: environment and technologies, Science, Technology,Innovation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ information and communications and Social Practices (STISP). centres/css/pro%les We are also closely aVliated with technologies and risk. Lancaster’s Centre for the Study Recent and current PhDs topics of Environmental Change, the Centre have included studies of: surgery; for Gender and Women’s Studies, environmental visitor attractions; and the ESRC Centre for Economic organic farming; the future of and Social Aspects of Genomics. mobile telecommunications; library information systems; policy and training in nanomedicine, and technologies and political transformation in Eastern Europe. We have worked with organisations such as The Body Shop; the NHS; Bovis Construction Group; the Forestry Commission; the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions; Friends of the Earth; Unilever; English Nature; and Transport 2000 in recent and past CASE (ESRC) Funding awards. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Sociology 118/119

Sociology LancasterisoneofthetopSociologydepartmentsinthe The Department is also home to Research degrees a number of leading international Our research MPhil/PhD UKandincludessomeoftheforemostsociologistsinEurope. research centres in which interests postgraduate students are Lancaster’s Sociology Department Integrated degrees (1+3) fully involved: Our staS are at the international We ensure that you are assigned is well known for its leading role in MA in Sociological Research Research degrees CentreforMobilities developing social theory by applying forefront of research and publishing a supervisor whose current active Taught programmes and half of them are Professors who MPhil/PhD research interests and expertise Research(CEMORE) it to substantive research topics, have been promoted because of match your chosen topic of research. The study of ‘mobilities’ is a newly such as gender, media, science and MA in Sociology DoctoralDirector their prominence in research and Close working relations are enjoyed emerging interdisciplinary Teld technology studies, environmental MA in Sociological Research Dr Celia Roberts and Dr Imogen Tyler. in which Lancaster University is change and political economy,and scholarship. As one of the top rated with cognate departments at MA in Gender and Women’s developing particular strengths. doing so in a way which is open to Sociology departments in the UK we Entryrequirements Lancaster, and in many cases Studies and Sociology Research has been funded by other disciplines. pride ourselves on pushing social An upper second class honours there is joint supervision. ESRC, EPSRC, the Department MA in Media and Cultural theory and sociology into new and degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant More speciTc topics include health A wide ranging seminar programme for Transport, the Department Studies often post-disciplinary directions. subject and a viable research and medicine, mobility,design, is organised in the Department and of Trade and Industry and the proposal. visual culture, ethics, terrorism, Number of postgraduate We are proud to bring these includes departmental staS seminars Forestry Commission. race, embodiment, sexuality, new horizons into our MA and IELTS with visiting speakers; weekly students CentreforScienceStudies(CSS) inequality,crises, consumption, PhD teaching. 7.0 or equivalent. postgraduate seminars and research 100 group meetings on Genetics and Please see separate entry on and information technology. Postgraduate students are a crucial Assessment Society,Gender Race and Class, page 116. Postgraduate enquiries part of our friendly,cosmopolitan Original research and thesis. The Centre for Mobilities Research, Departmental O+cer: department, valued as vital CentrefortheStudyof the Lancaster Complexity Network, RachelVerrall contributors to our lively and vibrant Furtherinformation EnvironmentalChange(CSEC) a Cyberethnography Reading Group, Tel: +44 (0)1524 594 178 research culture which attracts both www.lancaster.ac.uk/ CSEC has an established reputation plus various reading groups. Email: spgadmissions@ British and international students. fass/sociology for researching environment and You are encouraged to attend lancaster.ac.uk We also oSer an exceptionally wide technology issues in a distinctive We have over 60 research students, relevant MA taught courses. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ ranging research student training way,which combines qualitative making this one of the largest and sociology programme. research with social theoretical most successful centres for questions and a critical engagement Our research is funded from a variety sociological PhDs in Europe. with public policy. of sources including Economics We place great emphasis on the and Social Research Council (ESRC), CentreforGenderand importance of the relationship Women’sStudies(CGWS) Engineering and Physical Sciences between yourself and your Research Council (EPSRC). Please see separate entry on supervisor and welcome applications page 74. that match any of our staS interests or those of our research centres. TheESRCCentreforthe EconomicandSocialAspects ofGenomics(CESAGen) CESAGen is a collaborative, Lancaster-CardiS, multidisciplinary Lancaster is in the top 2ve centre established in 2002 and forms part of the Genomics Network. At departments of Sociology in the UK and, Lancaster CESAGen is based in the following our 6* in RAE 2001, the 2008 Institute for Advanced Studies, but enjoyscloselinkswiththeDepartment RAE performance again con2rmed of Sociology,its research centres our leading international standing. and postgraduate community. Dr Bron Szerszynski, Head of Department For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Sociology 120/121

Integrated degrees (1+3) Taught programmes MA in Sociological Compulsorymodules MA in Sociology Optionalmodules MA in Media and Research Research Projects in Practice DirectorofStudies Choose three; options may Cultural Studies vary from year to year. DirectorofStudies Either Contemporary Debate in Dr Claire Waterton. DirectorofStudies Sociological Theory or Science, Animals, Science and Society Dr Claire Waterton. Duration Dr Debra Ferreday. Technology and Society Anthropology of Cybercultures Duration 12 months full-time, 24 months Duration Secondary Data Analysis 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time. Capitalism and Crisis 12 months full-time, 24 months Quantitative Research Methods part-time. Entryrequirements Critical Debates in Media, part-time. Qualitative Methods in the Film and Cultural Studies Entryrequirements An upper second class honours Entryrequirements Social Sciences An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant Debates in Gender Research An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in Philosophies of Social Science social science. Environment and Culture: Issues, degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant a relevant social science. Dissertation IELTS Politics and Institutions social science. IELTS Optionalmodules 7.0 or equivalent. Feminist Cultural Theory Assessment and Practice 7.0 or equivalent. Choose one from Assessment Coursework and dissertation. Feminist Technoscience Studies Assessment Discourse Analysis Coursework and dissertation. IELTS A substantive sociology module Gender andViolence Coursework and dissertation. Furtherinformation 7.0 or equivalent. Gender, Sex and Bodies Furtherinformation Methods Lab www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ Furtherinformation Genomics and Society www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ sociology www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/ sociology Mobility,Society and Change sociology This interdisciplinary programme Policy,Publics and Expertise This MA provides a rigorous addresses both recent key concerns This degree provides students with introduction to key issues in social and enduring intellectual traditions Science, Technology and Society the theoretical and methodological science methodology,expands your within sociology and related social Security and Modernity grounding they need to carry out proTciency in a range of research sciences. The core modules Social and Cultural Theory independent research in media skills, and prepares you for further ground you in theory,methods and and cultural studies. advanced research in the social analytical tools, and options allow sciences. It is an ideal stepping you to apply them to particular MA in Sociological The course introduces you to the key stone to a PhD and opens access issues. For the dissertation you Research texts, debates and thinkers in media and cultural studies, ranging from the to ESRC funding programmes. will conduct independent study Please see entry under Integrated work of classical cultural theorists with a supervisor, choosing from Degrees (1+3). The course comprises the following through to contemporary writing modules and a dissertation (working a range of areas similar in scope to the options oSered. on new media, globalised culture, closely with a member of staS). MA in Gender and Women’s science and technology studies, Compulsorymodules Studies and Sociology and queer theory. Contemporary Debates Please see entry under Gender in Sociology You will be encouraged to reUect and Women’s Studies. critically on the role of popular media Research Projects in Practice in structuring our everyday lives. Dissertation The course examines the role of media in reproducing, disseminating and challenging hegemonic power relations, as well as thinking through the ways in which gender, sexuality and ‘race’ are constructed in relation to global media cultures. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine 122/123

Faculty of Health and Medicine TheFacultyofHealthandMedicinecomprises Divisions BiomedicalandLifeSciences,CETAD,Health 124 BiomedicalandLifeSciences 130 CETAD Research,andLancasterMedicalSchool. 136 Health Research 144 Lancaster Medical School We provide a unique blend of ResearchwithintheFacultyaddresses DeanofFaculty biomedical, medical, and social fundamental issues in health and Professor Tony Gatrell science expertise, which underpins medicine from curiosity-led a portfolio of high quality,innovative investigations generating new AssociateDeanfor PostgraduateStudies andPexiblepostgraduateprogrammes. knowledge and tools through to Ourprogrammesprovideopportunities developing applied interventions of Professor Christine Milligan for life scientists, social scientists, practical use in everyday life. Major AssociateDeanforResearch medically qualiOed graduates and researchtopicsinclude:endoflifecare, Professor Paul Bates professionals working in health and disability,health inequalities, health medicine to undertake postgraduate economics, mental health, ageing, Numberofpostgraduate study at all stages of their career neurodegenerative diseases, cancer students development. biology,microbiology,parasitology, 220 Research biostatistics and epidemiology. 250 Taught During the last two years, the Faculty has attracted over £7m in Members of the Faculty work research funding and beneOtted collaboratively with colleagues from continued investment, including carrying out related research across recently refurbished laboratories the University and also have strong and equipment in Biomedical and Life external links with NHS partners, Sciences and the Clinical Anatomy health-relatedindustries,government, Learning Centre (Lancaster Medical and the voluntary sector, as well as School). The Faculty moved into many multidisciplinary research its new location in the refurbished collaborations worldwide. Furness Building in autumn 2012. The Faculty is undergoing rapid growth and continues to expand its research portfolio. Potential applicants for postgraduate study are Key fact therefore strongly advised to consult In the most recent Research our website for current information: Assessment Exercise www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm (2008), the research of our biomedical scientists was ranked joint ;rst and our health researchers, 13th in the UK. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Biomedical and Life Sciences 124/125

Biomedical and Life Sciences ResearchcarriedoutbyBiomedicalandLifeSciencesisofa MSc (Research) in Doctor of Medicine (MD) Research degrees worldclassstandardandwasrankedinthetop1vepercentof Biomedical Science DirectorofStudies MPhil/PhD DirectorofStudies Dr Paul McKean. MSc (Research) in itsdisciplineinthelatestResearchAssessmentExercise(RAE). Dr Paul McKean. Duration Biomedical Science Duration 24 months full-time. Doctor of Medicine (MD) Postgraduate students beneOt from Cancer Biology 12 months full-time, 24 months Entryrequirements Research degrees part-time. Taught programmes links with many NHS trusts and the Our research investigates aspects Applicants must (i) hold a medical MSc in Biomedicine division receives Onancial support of the molecular and cellular biology MPhil/PhD Entryrequirements or dental qualiOcation recognised from a broad range of grant-awarding MSc in Medical Biotechnology of cancer including: cellular eNects DirectorofStudies An upper second class honours by the UK General Medical/Dental bodies including UK Research and Leadership of exposure to carcinogens and Dr Paul McKean. degree, or its equivalent, in Biology, Council, (ii) must have held this Councils, the European Commission, ultraviolet light, DNA repair qualiOcation for at least three years Biochemistry,Molecular Biology or Number of postgraduate charities, and industry. mechanisms, cell cycle control, Entryrequirements a related subject. by the date of submission, and and the molecular events behind An upper second class honours (iii) must be employed during their students Research within Biomedical and IELTS Life Sciences focuses on the study leukaemia and colorectal cancer. degree, or its equivalent, in an period of registration in appropriate 50 At least 6.5 overall (with no less than of molecular and cellular aspects appropriate subject. clinical or scientiOc work in hospitals Microbiology 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. or institutions (associated with Head of Division of human health and disease, using and Parasitology IELTS a range of biochemical and cellular Assessment the University) within the local Dr Jane Owen-Lynch Our research seeks to develop At least 6.5 overall (with no less than approaches to complement studies Original research and dissertation. NHS region. a better understanding of the cell 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. in model organisms. Postgraduate enquiries biology of protozoan parasites and IELTS Assessment Furtherinformation Postgraduate Director yeast, applicable not only to medical At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Key areas of research include: Original research and thesis. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls Dr Paul McKean parasitology but also exploiting 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 936 Neurodegenerative micro-organisms as models for Funding This degree enables you to gain Assessment Email: fhm-pg-admissions@ Disease and Ageing understanding human cellular Research Councils, Lancaster in-depth knowledge of a particular Original research and thesis, lancaster.ac.uk Progressive degeneration of function. We also undertake research University and Charities. area of biomedical research while viva voce. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls the nervous system features in into prokaryotic and other eukaryotic becoming familiar with general Furtherinformation: and speciOc research methods many human diseases and can be micro-organisms. Furtherinformation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls and laboratory practice. characterised by impaired movement www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls or cognition. Our research into the Medical Cell Biology Applications are welcomed for The degree format includes nine underlying processes of healthy Our research focuses on applying The Doctor of Medicine degree PhD and MPhil degrees in any months of full-time laboratory work ageing is complemented by studying biochemical and structural scheme provides opportunities of our main areas of research. as part of an established research those that lead to brain dysfunction techniques to understanding for clinically qualiOed candidates group, direct learning of research and degeneration in conditions such cellular function at its fundamental Postgraduate research students are to undertake a two year Doctoral methods through the graduate as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s level, particularly: corneal directly involved in the mainstream level research project at Lancaster. training programme, and a three disease and hydrocephalus. transparency and dysfunction, research of the Faculty.In addition monthwriting up period, in which Our links with the Lancaster Medical proteoglycan structure and function, to receiving specialised training you will produce a dissertation.Your School and many NHS trusts provide the developmental genetics of relevant to your research topic and dissertation (which is also examined a wide range of opportunities for Drosophila, and exvivo human methodologyyou’ll be encouraged by a viva voce) is the means by which medically related research.You will gut tissue modelling. to take part in the graduate training the degree is assessed. be supervised by a clinical supervisor programme. This programme oNers and a member of academic staN in a range of more generic courses Biomedical and Life Sciences or the such as teaching skills, statistical Medical School. methods, computing and languages. You will also be encouraged to attend and present lectures and posters at conferences overseas and within the UK. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Biomedical and Life Sciences 126/127

Our research interests Neurodegenerative Disease and Cancer Biology: A particular focus Microbiology and Parasitology: Medical Cell Biology: Our research Ageing: Our research aims to of our research is carcinogenesis We host an expanding molecular interests include: the eye and understandtheprobablelinkbetween induced by UV,ionising radiation parasitology group within Biomedical improving treatment for corneal protein accumulation and nerve cell and chemicals, and the molecular and Life Sciences. diseases and projects involving the damage. We are also working to mechanisms of leukaemogenesis. exvivo expansion and transplantation Particular staN interests include: develop improved methods for of corneal stem cells for clinical use; SpeciOc staN research projects the haemoPagellate parasites the early diagnosis and treatment and, the structure and function of include: the fundamental responsible for the neglected of these diseases, including the glycoproteins and proteoglycans mechanisms of homologous tropical disease leishmaniasis, their development of biomarkers and in order to acquire a greater recombination and base excision insect vectors and the development protein aggregation inhibitors. understanding of proteoglycan repair employed by human cells of tools to control this spectrum of involvement in a variety of disease SpeciOc research in to repair DNA damage; how DNA diseases; the interaction between processesincludingthedevelopment Neurodegenerative Disease and is replicated in mammalian cells Phlebotomine sand Pyvectors and of osteoarthritis, neurodegenerative Ageing includes: unusual protein since failure to regulate this process Leishmania parasites; the African Professor David Allsop disease and vision impairment. Biomedical and Life Sciences deposits that accumulate in the leads to mutation and chromosome trypanosome T.brucei, which is a brain in Alzheimer’s disease, abnormalities associated with pathogen of major veterinary and The Drosophila group studies My research is Parkinson’s disease, and other cancer; the identiOcation of medical importance in Sub-Saharan the developmental genetics of concerned with neurodegenerative conditions; the diNerences between mechanisms Africa – and cell division processes Drosophila melanogaster, with the mechanism of formation and role of copper and the proteolytic regulating DNA replication in in this Pagellated protozoan parasite a particular interest in peptide deposition of protein aggregates processing of certain key proteins cancerous cells and normal tissues, with the aim of identifying new hormone and neuropeptide in neurodegenerative diseases, involved in the pathogenesis leading to new therapeutic targets; chemotherapeutic approaches metabolism; and, the roleof and on the potential relationship of neurodegenerative disease; cell cycle control and protein function for controlling sleeping sickness. angiotensin-convertingenzyme between protein aggregation, disorders of brain development, for in model organisms such as yeast homologues in spermatogenesis Other projects include the interface neurodegeneration and cell loss. example hydrocephalus, and the role and Xenopus cell free egg extract. and in sleep regulation. between biology and chemistry and I am very interested in novel of cerebrospinal Puid in normal and Other projects include cellular how to translate advances in basic Other projects include: the approaches to improved abnormal development of the brain and molecular mechanisms of biological knowledge into the dynamics of ageing in the diagnosis and therapy of these cortex; the basic mechanisms that the cannabinoid system in development of novel drugs cardiovascular system; non-invasive diseases, and have been able cause ageing and the genetic and gastrointestinal epithelium and the against these major pathogens; monitoring of blood Pow and a to establish links with industrial environmental factors determining translational aspects of realising the trypanosmatid parasites and how detailed understanding of some collaborators in these areas. lifespan; developing biological therapeutic potential of cannabinoids these organisms modulate metabolic of the components that contribute In Biomedical and Life Sciences markers to monitor healthy ageing in diseases such as Crohn’s Disease, activities in order to complete their to this dynamic process; and, the we are responsible for the co- and age related diseases; the role Ulcerative Colitis and colorectal complex life cycle within the physiology of the gastrointestinal ordination of biomedical of insulin/IGF-like signalling in cancer; understanding the nutritionally diNerent environments epithelium, including experimental research activities and strategy central nervous system ageing, mechanisms of intestinal epithelial encountered in the mammalian host models of how the gut functions in at Lancaster University and with particular emphasis on age cell (IEC) renewal and repair, focusing and the insect vector; the role of non- health and disease and how drugs research into a diverse range of related cognitive health and lifespan; on the role of suppressor of cytokine tubercular mycobacteria in human might impact on these functions. topics such as cancer biology, and, the manipulation of candidate signalling 3 (SOCS-3) in controlling disease and environmental routes neurodegenerative disease, genes to extend healthy lifespan. IEC homeostasis; how bacterial through which humans are exposed microbiology, cell biology signals may be linked to the to these bacterial pathogens – and and biochemistry and dysregulation of IEC repair seen the role of Mycobacterium avium reproductive immunology. in inPammatory bowel disease subspecies paratuberculosis in and cancer; models of IEC barrier Crohn’s disease, and possibly in regulation in Drosophila in order irritable bowel syndrome; interactions to study age related changes in between bacteria and protozoa IEC function in vivo.; and the role (particularly amoebae); and the roles of ADAMs proteases in relation to of ion transport proteins in fungal cell cell proliferation and diNerentiation. biology in order to further understand the contribution of plasma membrane ion channel proteins to cell growth and development. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Biomedical and Life Sciences 128/129

Taught programmes MSc in Biomedicine Optionalmodules It is designed for students wanting to combine research skills and DirectorofStudies Emerging Therapeutics in Immunology project management with an Dr Sarah Allinson. understanding of the commercial Drug Discovery and exploitation of research. Case Duration Development 12 months full-time, 24 months studies from industrial and clinical Models of Disease part-time. experts – along with advanced topics Immunology in emerging therapeutics – will be Entryrequirements Microbes and Disease applied to an extended research At least a second class honours project. This project will include Diseases of the Brain degree, or its equivalent, practical skills and the development in an appropriate subject. Molecular Basis of Cancer of management and leadership competencies, which are important IELTS In addition you can choose from for careers in translational At least 6.5 overall (with no less than a variety of other biomedical biomedicine. 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. modules oNered within Biology, Health, Physics and Maths. Assessment The programme is collaboratively deliveredbytheDivisionofBiomedical Combination of coursework, and Life Sciences and CETAD. presentations, examinations MSc in Medical and dissertation. Biotechnology Compulsorymodules and Leadership Furtherinformation Research Techniques DirectorofStudies www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls Drug Discovery and Development Dr Sarah Allinson. Leadership and Team Strategies The MSc in Biomedicine provides Duration you with the opportunity to acquire Project Management a greater understanding of practical 12 months full-time, 24 months Supervised research project and theoretical biomedical science part-time. (six months) at a leading university in this Oeld. Entryrequirements Optionalmodules The course provides the knowledge At least a second class honours One module from a range of and skills required for subsequent degree, or its equivalent, in an biomedical-related options progression to PhD study,a career in appropriate subject. biomedical/pharmaceutical research IELTS (industry or university based) or At least 6.5 overall (with no less than hospital-based employment. Our 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. scheme provides focus on, and Key fact training within, several ‘hot’ topics Assessment Since 2001, members of in biomedicine, while still retaining Combination of coursework, the Division have published elements of Pexibility and choice. presentations, examinations over 200 peer-reviewed and dissertation. papers and won over £4m Compulsorymodules in competitive research Furtherinformation Research Techniques grants from agencies Supervised Research Project www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls such as research councils, (six months) This innovative and multidisciplinary The Wellcome Trust and MSc programme oNers advanced other medical charities, knowledge of the biomedical the pharmaceutical technologies essential for the industry and various discovery and validation of the other organisations. next generation of medicines, diagnostics and devices. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Centre for Training and Development (CETAD) 130/131

Centre for Training and Development (CETA D) Taught programmes Taught programmes MA in Developing Professional The aim of both of these MA in Developing Practice CETADisaspecialistworkbasedlearningcentrewithin Professional Practice programmes is to enhance your understanding of change theories MA in Developing Professional theFacultyofHealthandMedicine.Since1990we’vebeen MA in Developing and increase your ability to apply this Practice (Health Care) Professional Practice knowledge to real work issues. The MA in Developing Professional providinghighqualityworkbasedlearningprogrammes (Health Care) focus inYear1 is on the drivers Practice in Management for organisational change, strategies forpublic,privateandvoluntarysectors. DirectorofStudies MA in Developing Professional for implementing change, and the Practice in Management Lesley Mayne. evaluation of change. (Health Care) We deliver relevant knowledge and highlevelsofindividualsupport based on your speciOc needs and Duration The programmes are structured PgCert in Applied Bioscience skills that can be applied directly to andateverystageour‘students’ the needs of your organisation. 24 months part-time. around eight taught modules: six and Business Management the workplace and so provide a return aretreatedasvaluedcustomers. You negotiate your own programme inYear1 and two inYear 2, including on investment for both individuals with us and your employer based Entryrequirements PgCert in Medical Leadership We oNer courses in a range of areas the written submission of a work and organisations. All of our courses around projects at work. It is highly Completed application form, a 500 PgCert in Organisational including: Professional Development, based project. are designed and delivered to suit customised, relevant and Pexible wordstatementandrecommendation Change Leadership and Management our students’ needs and the needs and enables you to: gain academic from your line manager. We may Online materials are used plus Development, Learning and PgCert in Organisational of their organisation. credits for professional experience, ask you to undertake a pre-entry 17 day sessions at Lancaster Development. We also oNer the Change (Health Care) learning and achievement assessment. We also oNer University (or your workplace for The focus is on application of National Professional QualiOcation PgCert in Leadership (Accreditation of Prior Learning); accreditation of prior learning (APL) cohorts from the same organisation). learning at work so our tutors are in Integrated Centre Leadership. and Management develop, by building your programme both certiOcated and experiential. also practitioners who have work Completion of part 1 can lead We also oNer Negotiated Work around speciOc objectives and PgCert in Leadership and based experience and can relate IELTS to a Postgraduate CertiOcate in Based Learning. This is an exciting projects at work; negotiate Management (Health Care) ‘theory to practice’. Our core values At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Organisational Change, or can new and innovative work based route timescales, target qualiOcations PgCert in Professional Practice are quality and customer service. 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. lead onto part 2 (see Work Based to postgraduate qualiOcations for (Postgraduate CertiOcate/Diploma, via Negotiated Work Based We understand the needs of mature Projects, page 132). experienced professionals. It allows MA/MSc) and ultimately apply Assessment Learning experienced learners, who may not you to build your own programme postgraduate level learning Coursework including learning have studied forawhile,soweprovide PgDip in Professional Practice directly to real work agendas. contracts, project proposals, via Negotiated Work Based reports, rePective commentary Learning and oral presentation. MA/MSc in Professional Furtherinformation Practice via Negotiated www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad Work Based Learning Number of postgraduate students 210 Head of Division Jane O’Brien I didn’t realise how applicable Postgraduate enquiries the academic work would be to my Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 318 Email: fhm-pg-admissions@ practice and how relevant and constantly lancaster.ac.uk applicable it would be to my job. David Gallie, Associate Director IT Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Centre for Training and Development (CETAD) 132/133

MA in Developing Completion of part 1 can lead Assessment PgCert in Applied This work based scheme is also Businessand Professional Practice to a Postgraduate CertiOcate in Coursework, including learning Bioscience and Business suitable for experienced mid-career Management(GroupB) in Management Management, or can lead onto contracts, project proposals, Management professionals, including those Analysing Drivers for Change part 2. reports, rePective commentary, without a Orst degree. DirectorofStudies Entrepreneurial Skills MA in Developing and oral presentation. Workbasedprojects Lesley Harper. Modules are oNered in three Leading and Managing People Professional Practice in groups: Bioscience, Business and Part 2 for all MA variants consists Furtherinformation Duration Leading Others Through Change Management (Health Care) of two modules: www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad Management Skills, and Generic 12 months part-time. Leading Projects DirectorofStudies Designing the work based project Skills. Students must achieve ten This programme provides doctors Entryrequirements credits from group A and ten credits The Biomedical Sector in Lesley Mayne. Implementing the work based with a range of professional and Completed application form, a 500 from group B. The remaining 40 Context and Emerging Trends project transferable skills, enabling them Duration wordstatementandrecommendation credits can be accumulated by taking Leadership and Management 24 months part-time. to play a key role in health service from your line manager. We may modules from any of the groups – Your work based project topic is The Commercial Business modernisation and supporting their ask you to undertake a pre-entry A, B or C to a total credit value of 60. Entryrequirements decided with your employer via a Environment – Strategic learningcontract.Followingamodule career development as future leaders assessment. We also oNer Completed application form, a 500 Bioscience(GroupA) Perspectives onhowtodesignworkbasedprojects of health services. accreditation of prior learning (APL) wordstatementandrecommendation both certiOcated and experiential. Applied Mathematics and Work Based Project (Action you’llundertaketheprojectitself. It is particularly relevant to doctors from your line manager. We may Statistics for the Biomedical Sector Research) ask you to undertake a pre-entry Because it has been developed in in their FoundationYear 2 as well as IELTS Cell Biology Research Skills CoreSkills(GroupC) assessment. We also oNer partnership between you, your doctors at a more advanced career At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Diseases of the Brain accreditation of prior learning (APL) employer and the University,your stage wishing to develop their skills 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Communication and in leading, and advancing, health Drug Discovery and Development Presentation Skills both certiOcated and experiential. project will ensure that your own Assessment professional development needs, service planning and delivery. Ethics Research Skills Creative Thinking and IELTS Coursework, including learning the organisational needs of your Problem Solving At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Participants accommodate the contracts, project proposals, Immunology employer, and the requirements 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. programme alongside their other reports, rePective commentary, Laboratory Practice: Essential Developing as an Independent of the University are all met. professional responsibilities and and oral presentation. Practical Skills and Techniques Learner Assessment Your project is written up in the delivery is one module per year over Furtherinformation Models of Disease Personal ENectiveness and Coursework, including learning form of a dissertation. three years. Individual modules are Team Working contracts, project proposals, separately recognised and enrolled www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad Molecular Basis of Cancer reports, rePective commentary participants will be able to complete PgCert in Medical This programme oNers professional Molecular Biology Research Skills and oral presentation. even if they relocate away from the Leadership development to those in the The Biomedical Sector: Regulatory area. Each module requires three Furtherinformation Biomedical sector. and Ethical Frameworks DirectorofStudies separate days’ attendance, as www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad Jan Metcalfe. well as associated reading and Newly qualiOed graduates in their The aim of this programme is Duration assignment work. Orst year of employment, especially those from a scientiOc background to enhance your understanding 12 months part-time. Modules of leadership and management may beneOt from the more generic The Role of Doctors in Leading the theories and to increase your Entryrequirements modules such as Management Modernisation of Health Services ability to apply this knowledge Completed application form, and Leadership. In addition, to real work issues. a 500 word statement and Leadership and Management: some of the modules may act as Organisational Perspectives and ‘conversion courses’ e.g. a Chemistry The programme is structured recommendation from your line Drivers for Change graduate may undertake a module around eight taught modules: manager. We may ask you to in Molecular Biology. six inYear 1 and two inYear 2, undertake a pre-entry assessment. Leadership and Management: including the written submission We also oNer accreditation of prior Team Strategies and Perspectives of a work based project. The course learning (APL) both certiOcated uses online materials plus 19 and experiential. sessions at Lancaster University IELTS (or your workplace for cohorts At least 6.5 overall (with no less than from the same organisation). 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Centre for Training and Development (CETAD) 134/135

PgCert in Thecourseisstructured By enhancing your understanding PgCert in Professional This programme comprises Topicmodules Organisational Change aroundsixtaughtmodules of leadership and management Practice via Negotiated four components: Optional topic modules are available Analysing Drivers for Change theories and increasing your ability Work Based Learning Module(SelfReviewand in a range of subject areas including: to apply this knowledge to real work PgCert in Organisational Learning Contract and Personal ProgrammePlanning): Leadership and Management issues, the course is suitable for Change (Health Care) Development Planning PgDip in Professional rePect and review your those in management roles with Project Management Practice via Negotiated prior learning DirectorofStudies Models for Planning and suQcient autonomy and/or senior Organisational Change Jan Metcalfe. Managing Change Work Based Learning further develop your work based management support and access Advanced Skills (communication, Leading Others through Change learning and study skills Duration to resources to undertake projects MA/MSc in Professional creative thinking and problem impacting on your own and others’ 12 months part-time. Evaluating Change Practice via Negotiated plan your future development. solving) professional practice. Agree a postgraduate programme Developing as an Independent Entryrequirements Work Based Learning taking account of your personal As well as modules from Learner Completion of part 1 can: lead Completed application form, a 500 DirectorofStudies and professional needs and those Groups A, B and C of the PG to a Postgraduate CertiOcate in wordstatementandrecommendation Lesley Mayne. of your organisation. This includes CertiOcate in Applied Bioscience Leadership and Management; from your line manager. We may PgCert in Leadership specifying any topic modules that and Business Management. a Postgraduate CertiOcate in Duration ask you to undertake a pre-entry and Management you wish to undertake and outlining Leadership and Management (Health Module(WorkBased assessment. We also oNer Negotiable. your work based project Care); year two of the MA ResearchMethods) accreditation of prior learning (APL) PgCert in Leadership and in Developing Professional Practice Entryrequirements if you wish to claim credit for Equipping you with the knowledge both certiOcated and experiential. Management (Health Care) in Management; or the MA in Completed application form, a 500 prior learning and experience then and skills needed to design and IELTS DirectorofStudies Developing Professional Practice wordstatementandrecommendation alongside this module you prepare carry out your work based project. Jan Metcalfe. from your line manager. We may an Accreditation of Prior Learning At least 6.5 overall (with no less than in Management (Health Care). Module(WorkBasedProject): 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Duration ask you to undertake a pre-entry claim to be awarded towards Thecourseisstructured assessment. We also oNer a postgraduate qualiOcation Project modules vary in size 12 months part-time. aroundsixtaughtmodules Assessment accreditation of prior learning (APL) depending on the target award, Coursework, including learning Entryrequirements Understanding Leadership both certiOcated and experiential. i.e. Postgraduate CertiOcate, Diploma, and Management or Masters Degree.You produce contracts, project proposals, Completed application form, a 500 IELTS a work based project and a project reports, rePective commentary, wordstatementandrecommendation Analysing Drivers for Change At least 6.5 overall (with no less than report (includes a statement of what and oral presentation. from your line manager. We may Action Research 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. the project is about, a rationale and ask you to undertake a pre-entry Furtherinformation Leading and Managing People contextualising information, details assessment. We also oNer Assessment www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad about the methods used and an accreditation of prior learning (APL) Collaborative and Team Working Coursework, including learning analysis of the Ondings). The programme is suitable for both certiOcated and experiential. Developing as an Independent contracts, project proposals, mid-career professionals responsible Learner IELTS reports, rePective commentary, for inPuencing policy and/or practice and oral presentation. within their own organisation. The At least 6.5 overall (with no less than aim is to enhance your understanding 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Furtherinformation of change theories and to increase Assessment www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad your ability to apply this knowledge Coursework, including learning to real work issues. contracts, project proposals, The course has de(nitely been Completion of part 1 can: lead reports, rePective commentary, useful and helpful in my role. I think that I to a Postgraduate CertiOcate and oral presentation. in Organisational Change; a Furtherinformation apply what I have learnt every day in my Postgraduate CertiOcate in www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/cetad work. One of the things that I liked most Organisational Change (Health Care); year two of the MA in Developing about the course is that it was so applied Professional Practice; or the MA in Developing Professional Practice and that is really, really bene(cial. (Health Care). Jane Pye, Practice Manager For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Health Research 136/137

Health Research TheDivisionofHealthResearch(DHR)conducts,represents Research degrees andpromoteshealthrelatedresearchatLancasterUniversity MPhil/PhD in Health Research Doctoral degrees andworkscloselywithexternalindividualsandorganisations (blended learning) involvedinhealthresearch,developmentandimplementation. PhD in Mental Health PhD in Organisational Health and Well-Being The Division exists to conduct high Applications are welcomed for PhD Research degrees PhD in Palliative Care quality health-related research andMPhildegrees,traditionaldegrees at Lancaster. In the most recent MPhil/PhD in or blended learning Doctoral degrees PhD in Public Health Research Assessment Exercise Health Research in any of our main research areas. Professional doctorates (2008), 95% of the Division’s research DirectorofPostgraduate As a research student, you will be was rated as being of international Doctorate in Clinical ResearchStudies directly involved in the mainstream standing. It brings together over 50 Psychology (DClinPsy) Professor Carol Thomas. researchoftheFaculty.Youwillreceive academic and research staN whose specialised training relevant to your Integrated Degrees (1+3) research covers one or more of the Entryrequirements research topic and methodology.You following broad areas: ageing and Applicants should hold an upper MRes in Health and will be encouraged to take part in a palliative and end of life care, mental second class honours degree, or its Well-Being/PhD in Health range of more generic courses such health and organisational well-being, equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Research (via NWDTC as teaching skills, statistical methods public health, health equity,disability funded 1+3 option) IELTS and computing. studies and health economics. At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Number of postgraduate You will also be encouraged to attend Our staN are committed to 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. students and present lectures and posters undertaking a wide range of scholarly, 200 Assessment at conferences both within the UK research and education activities Module coursework (if appropriate). and overseas; recent students have that generate new knowledge, Head of Division Original research and thesis. attended conferences in the USA services and products in order Professor Susan Cartwright and Australia as well as Europe. to meet society’s current and Funding future needs. Our expertise and Research Councils (see NWDTC For an Integrated Degree (1+3) Postgraduate enquiries contribution lies speciOcally around page 12), Lancaster University, MRes/PhD study option, please Director of Postgraduate improved health, well-being and and Charities. see our listing for the NWDTC funded Research Studies: safety for individuals, enhancing Furtherinformation studentship in Health and Well-being. Professor Carol Thomas the skills of a wide range of people, www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm Tel: +44(0)1524 593 936 both lay and professional, in providing Email: fhm-pg-admissions@ services,andtheirwiderenvironments. lancaster.ac.uk This leads more broadly to enhanced www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/dhr human capital either for individuals and/or organisations and services DClinPsy enquiries in the public and private sector. My experience of undertaking a Email: clinicalpsychology@ Close links exist with other university PhD programme in the Division of Health lancs.ac.uk departments addressing areas of health research, including: Sociology, Research was a pleasant and enjoyable one Lancaster Environment Centre, – but of course a lot of hard work. The work Psychology,Linguistics, Management Science, Organisation, Work and load was however lightened by the invaluable Technology and the Centre for help and support from the sta'. Gender and Women’s Studies. Dr Alfred Banya (PhD) For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Health Research 138/139

Doctoral degrees (blended learning) Programmestructure The PhD in Mental Health provides PhD in Organisational PhD in Palliative Care PhD in Public Health opportunities for professionals The following PhD programmes Health and Well-Being DirectorofStudies DirectorofStudies comprise two years of taught working within the Oeld of mental DirectorofStudies Dr Sarah Brearley. Dr Paula Holland. modules delivered predominantly health, in the UK and internationally, Dr Alison Collins. bydistance e-learning, alongside to gain a deeper and more critical Duration Duration one residential week per year insight into their practice, whether Duration 48–84 months part-time. 48–84 months part-time. at Lancaster University. they are based within healthcare 48-84 months part-time. settings, local government, Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Years three and Ove are spent education, research or management. Entryrequirements An upper second class honours An upper second class honours undertaking a research project An upper second class honours degree, in an appropriate subject, degree, in an appropriate subject, This programme meets the needs and thesis at your own location degree, in an appropriate subject, and relevant work experience. and relevant work experience. of mental health professionals with supervision from Lancaster and relevant work experience. University staN. wishing to enhance their research IELTS IELTS skills, develop their understanding IELTS At least 6.5 overall (with no less than At least 6.5 overall (with no less than PhD in Mental Health of theory,policy and practice, and At least 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. make an original contribution to 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Assessment Assessment DirectorofStudies knowledge development within their Assessment Combination of taught modules, Combination of taught modules, Dr Alyson Dodd. Oeld, while at the same time fulOlling Combination of taught models, original research and thesis. original research and thesis. Duration their existing responsibilities. original research and thesis. Furtherinformation Furtherinformation 48–84 months part-time. The specialist taught modules Furtherinformation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm Entryrequirements include both the theory and practice of mental health (psychosocial www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm An upper second class honours The PhD in Palliative Care provides The PhD in Public Health provides models of psychological disorders, degree, in an appropriate subject, The doctorate in Organisational opportunities for people working opportunities for professionals evidence-based interventions and and relevant work experience. Health and Well-Being is suited in palliative, hospice and end of life working within the Oeld of public current priorities for mental health). to individuals currently working, care, in the UK and internationally, health, in the UK and internationally, IELTS or aspiring to work, in the area of to undertake advanced study.The to gain a deeper and more critical At least 6.5 overall (with no less than organisational health and well-being, aim is to create leaders in palliative insight into their practice, whether 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. health and safety and occupational care, promote the development of they are based within healthcare Assessment health. The programme develops advanced knowledge and practice, settings, within local government, your knowledge and understanding develop critical understanding of education, research or management. Combination of taught modules, of the psychological, social and policy and practice, and enhance original research and thesis. This programme meets the needs organisational aspects of the scholarship and research skills. of public health professionals wishing Furtherinformation dynamic relationship between The specialist taught modules focus to enhance their research skills, work and health. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/study/ on the policy and practice of palliative develop their understanding of doctoral_study/phd/mental_health It is aimed at individuals working care nationally and globally. policy and practice, and make an across public, private and voluntary original contribution to knowledge sectors interested in the promotion development within their Oeld, while and creation of healthy work places at the same time fulOlling their including: human resource managers, existing responsibilities. occupational health practitioners, The specialist taught modules health care workers, health and include both the theory and practice safety representatives, applied/ of public health (health protection, organisational psychologists. health promotion and policy). The specialist taught modules address the interaction between the work environment and health, organisational change and development. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Health Research 140/141

Professional Doctorate Doctorate in Clinical Our aim in training is to strike a Research Psychology (DClinPsy) balance between the interests Trainees are required to submit a of the individual trainee, formal CourseDirectors service-related project and a thesis. professional training requirements, The thesis is undertaken throughout Dr Anna Daiches (Clinical Director) academic requirements appropriate the second and third year of training and Dr Jane Simpson (Research for a doctoral level qualiOcation, and and comprises: Director). the broader and developing needs An ethics committee research Duration of a clinical psychologist within the proposal 36 months full-time. National Health Service. Academicstructure A literature review, written in Applicationprocedure academic journal format The formal academic programme Via the national clearing house A research paper describing (www.leeds.ac.uk/chpccp). is organised on the basis of (at least) one full day teaching per week. In the study,written in academic Entryrequirements addition, trainees normally receive journal format First degree in Psychology,or one full day per week for study A critical appraisal of the an equivalent qualiOcation which and research time. Wherever research project confers eligibility for Graduate Basis possible, the content of teaching Trainees are encouraged to submit for Chartership (GBC) from the British is coordinated with the nature of the their work to appropriate academic Psychological Society (at time trainees’ current clinical placement. journals. A three-year research of application). Applicants must Clinicalstructure teaching curriculum designed to do well in written test assignments meet the research needs of trainees before being invited to interview Clinical placements are undertaken is integrated into the main teaching (see website). throughout the three years. Normally, all trainees undertake the same programme. IELTS sequence of placements at the Developmentandsupport 7.0 (or a ToEFLScore of 93) same time. It is anticipated that The course uses a number of or equivalent. clinical training will start with a complementary support systems placement working with children Assessment to facilitate trainees’ personal and and families, followed by work with Placement, presentations and professional development. In adults, then older adults, and Onally reports, essays and critical reviews, addition to supervision while on people with learning disabilities. service-related project, thesis, placement (including visits from and clinical competence. Each of the four placements lasts Clinical Tutors) and informal peer six months. In the third year, trainees support, there is an annual review Financialsupport undertake a longer placement held with each trainee’s research Participants are employed as trainee of eight to nine months’ duration. and Clinical Tutors. clinical psychologists on a three-year Course staN visit each supervisor The review process provides an training contract with the Lancashire and trainee during placements opportunity to discuss progress Care Foundation NHS Trust to discuss progress. (conditions of service apply). and your individual training needs. Placements may involve extensive The support scheme also oNers travelling as a result of the location continuity of contact with two or the nature of services provided; members of the course team over assistance with travel and the three years of training. All trainees subsistence expenses is provided. are invited to take advantage of a personal tutor system, in which all Furtherinformation personal tutors are local clinical www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/study/ psychologists. doctoral_study/dclinpsy/new For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Health Research 142/143

Our research interests Integrated degrees (1+3) Within Health Research we undertake Organisational health and Disability Studies: The Centre MRes in Health Assessment research in the following areas: well-being: We develop research for Disability Research a specialist and Well-Being/ MRes: Coursework and exam. ageing and palliative and end regarding the evidence base of research grouping that promotes and PhD in Health Research PhD: Original research and thesis. of life care, mental health and workplace stress and well-being to conducts high qualityinterdisciplinary organisational well-being, public address how health and well-being research and research-led teaching DirectorofStudies Funding health, health equity,disability contributes to business performance. about disability.We have speciOc Professor Carol Thomas. Economic and Social Research studies and health economics. foci around disability studies and Council (see NWTDC page 12). Public health and health equity Duration learning disabilities. Ageing research: The Centre research: We focus on health 48 full-time. Furtherinformation for Ageing Research is an www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/dhr inequalities and equity issues Health Economics: Our current Entryrequirements interdisciplinary centre of social looking speciOcally at macro-social research includes work on eQciency An upper second class honours If you are successful in applying scientists, scientists and biomedics. determinants of health and health and productivity measurement; degree, or its equivalent, in an to the NWDTC for a 1+3 PhD We work around the broad themes inequity.Our research is structured economic determinants of health; of: older people and new appropriate subject. studentship, you will take an MRes around the following themes: quality of life; health econometrics; in Health and Well-Being in year 1 technologies, care of older people, understanding pathways from the economic evaluation of interventions; IELTS health and their environment, before progressing to three years wider social determinants of health to the economics of prevention, primary At least 6.5 overall (with no less than studyatPhDlevel.Pleasecontactthe mental health and mental well-being health (in)equity; evaluating complex and public health; and health 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. amongst older people, healthy Department for further information area based interventions, public economics applied in less developed on this option. ageing; and understanding normal policies, and natural experiments; and middle income countries. ageing processes. evaluating action to promote Palliative and end of life care community/public empowerment; research: The International and developing and evaluating Observatory on End of Life Care methods for eNective knowledge was established in 2003. As a exchange with public health policy multidisciplinary team we conduct makers and practitioners. research on: patient and carer experiences; symptom management; evaluations of service conOgurations and models; public and professional engagement. Mental health research: The Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, was established in February 2008. We conduct research to develop, test, disseminate and implement clinically eNective psychosocial interventions for mental health problems. The Centre has a major focus on translational research into psychosocial interventions to improve clinical outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.Otherresearchweundertake focuses on abnormal psychology, emotional and cognitive disorders. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Lancaster Medical School 144/145

Lancaster Medical School LancasterMedicalSchoolsta0haveawiderangeofresearch Research degrees Research degrees PhD in Medicine interestsincludingepidemiology,medicaleducationaswell MPhil/PhD in Medicine A wide variety of medical and clinically applied research projects MSc (Research) in Medical DirectorofStudies associalscienceandbiomedicalsciencesubjectsapplied can be undertaken with the Lancaster Sciences Professor Colin Ockleford. Medical School. We oNer a range MSc (Research) in Medical tomedicine. Entryrequirements of opportunities for advanced Education An upper second class honours postgraduate study with experienced PhD in Statistics and While preserving traditional CHICAS (Combining Health degree, or its equivalent, in an supervisors in areas including: Epidemiology medical education; epidemiology; disciplinary strengths we bring Information, Computation and appropriate subject and an interest Doctor of Medicine (MD) together researchers from diNerent Statistics) is a high proOle research in pursuing medical research at reproductive pathology; social disciplinary backgrounds. Modern group with focus on medical advanced level. studies of science and technology Taught programmes in clinical practice; qualitative approaches to health and medical statistics and epidemiology, IELTS PgCert in Clinical Research research typically demand expertise while the Developemnt and methods in health research; cellular At least 6.5 overall (with no less than from scientists with depth of Immunology group carries out responses to DNA damage; Number of postgraduate 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. knowledge in a speciOc discipline. translational and basic biomedical musculoskeletal medicine; students They also demand interaction with bench research in collaboration with Assessment degenerative conditions in bone and medical ethics. 10 other specialties. This broadens the NHS staN and staN in Biomedical Original research and thesis. background understanding, ensures and Life Sciences Division. Head of School the work is well targeted and Furtherinformation Research in the Lancaster Medical Professor Anne Garden develops transferable teamwork www.lancaster.ac.uk/shm/ School is a lively,dynamic and skills. Lancaster University has many Dr Maggie Mort study and Postgraduate enquiries growing aspect of our departmental www.lancaster.ac.uk/shm/ areas of strength in research in health Reader in Medicine Director of activity.Our current postgraduate med/ research and medicine. The Lancaster Medical Postgraduate Studies: students are a vital part of our vibrant Dr Mort’s research interests lie School acts as a catalyst to promote Professor Colin Ockleford research culture and take part in in the .eld of health science and interactions and to enhance links Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 936 seminarsandpostgraduatesymposia. technology. She was recently with the NHS Trusts and to develop Email: fhm-pg-admissions@ There is a caring framework for involved in ground breaking translational research in the region. lancaster.ac.uk postgraduate training and research conducted by the Lancaster Medical School is the supervision in the School which is Division of Health Research www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/med coordinating unit for all medical aimed at a high on-time completion into the human cost of the foot education activity across Lancaster rate for studies. and mouth epidemic which University through its Centre for hit the UK in 2001. Medical Education; related research The research carried out strengths are the sociology of by myself and colleagues medicine and medical education. into the long term e-ects of the Foot and Mouth crisis revealed the extent of the often untold human story of the foot and mouth disease epidemic. As a result of our research we were able to make suggestions as to how disaster planning should be handled and improved in the future. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Lancaster Medical School 146/147

MSc (Research) in IELTS The course will train you to initiate MSc (Research) in The course will train you to initiate CHICAS (www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/ Medical Sciences At least 6.5 overall (with no less than medical sciences related research Medical Education medical education related research med/chicas) conducts research projects; to design, conduct and projects; to design, conduct and on the development of novel DirectorofStudies 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. DirectorofStudies Assessment report independent and original report independent and original statistical and epidemiological Professor Colin Ockleford. research; to understand medical Dr GillVince. research; to understand medical methods and their applications. The Original research and thesis. Duration sciences research areas; to critically Duration education research areas; to critically methodological strengths of staN are 12 months full-time, 24 months Furtherinformation evaluate relevant literature; to 12 months full-time, 24 months evaluate relevant literature; to in spatial statistics and longitudinal part-time. Undergraduate students www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/med develop problem solving skills; part-time. Undergraduate students develop problem solving skills; data analysis. The applied research to analyse research data; to to analyse research data; to spans a wide range of clinical settings who are intercalating will start on During the MSc (Research) you will who are intercalating will start on September 1st and submit their communicate eNectively the results September 1st and submit their communicate eNectively the results both in the UK and internationally undertake research training, a nine of research and scholarship; to of research and scholarship; to with collaborations in Europe, Africa, thesis by August 27th; other month research project with a three thesis by August 27th; other applicants may take advantage understand scholarly conventions applicants may take advantage understand scholarly conventions North and South America. month write up of your dissertation, in the discipline area; and to have in the discipline area; and to have of greater timetable Pexibility. of greater timetable Pexibility. Research topics can focus on either which will equip you for original work respect for intellectual integrity respect for intellectual integrity methodological development, Entryrequirements in your professional career and and the ethics of research. Entryrequirements and the ethics of research. substantive application, or a blend Undergraduate students advanced level clinical research Undergraduate students of the two. Students will be allocated intercalating between 4th and 5th positions with the NHS, government intercalating between 4th and 5th PhD Statistics a space in a shared oQce and will years of study require a top quartile and charities. years of study require a top quartile and Epidemiology be encouraged to attend and make outcome in MBChB Onals. Other outcome in MBChB Onals. Other presentations at scientiOc meetings applicants must hold an upper applicants must hold an upper DirectorofStudies both within the UK and overseas. secondclasshonoursdegree,orits second class honours degree, or its Professor Peter Diggle. equivalent,inarelevantsubjectarea. equivalent, in a relevant subject area. Entryrequirements Candidates with a lower second Candidates with a lower second Doctor of Medicine (MD) At least an upper second class class degree may be invited to class degree may beinvited to honours degree or its equivalent, Please see the entry in Biomedical interview to assess suitability. interview to assess suitability. with a substantial statistical and/ Life Sciences. IELTS or epidemiological component. At least 6.5 overall (with no less than IELTS 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. At least 6.5 overall (with no less than Assessment 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. Original research and thesis. Assessment Furtherinformation Original research and thesis. www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/ med/ research and Furtherinformation www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/study www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/ med/research and During the MSc (Research) you will www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/study undertake research training, a nine month research project with a three month write up of your dissertation, which will equip you for original work in your professional career and advanced level clinical research positions with the NHS, government and charities. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Health and Medicine – Lancaster Medical School 148/149

Our research interests Taught programmes Research in the School spans Recentprojectsinclude: PgCert in Clinical Research Equips health professionals The overall programme comprises medical education, social science, diagnosis of arthritis in the knee to lead the implementation of three modules: medical science, epidemiology,and DirectorofStudies development of the costamere comprehensive evaluation and ModuleOne(Essential statistics. Research is undertaken in Dr Sally Spencer. in dystrophic muscle critical delivery of new treatments ToolsforClinicalResearch) collaboration with the Divisions of Duration and interventions within their Addresses a core ‘toolkit’ the role of the innate immune Health Research and Biomedical organisations, and to support for research in modern health system’s CD56- positive NK Negotiable (600 learning hours and Life Sciences, other Lancaster in total). eNectively the processes of service settings. Departments, and a range of national cells in recurrent miscarriage discovery and innovation across identifying research topics and and international research partners. the allo-epi-endothelium of the Entryrequirements a wide range of health settings. developing research questions human placenta, and the pathology First degree in a relevant subject or Within the medical education area, Draws upon the breadth of of pre-eclampsia three years professional experience designing clinical studies our research interests include: quality interdisciplinary research skills employed in the heath sector. grant writing and research costing assurance in medical education, Our current biostatistical and and internationally-recognised professionalism in medicine, epidemiological research topics IELTS research expertise housed within introduction to lab work innovation in medical education and include: spatial and longitudinal At least 6.5 overall (with no less than the faculty of Health and Medicine, managing and analysing data admissions, public health and data analysis, environmental and 6.0 in each element) or equivalent. complemented by specialist ModuleTwo(Governance medical education, and medical tropical disease. Assessment knowledge and practical experience from within our andManagementofClinical education e-learning. 100% coursework. Recentprojectsinclude: NHS partner organisations. Research) In social science studies we focus the risk of childhood cancer Furtherinformation This module focuses on regulatory Successful completion of on: medical ethics, science and from living near high voltage www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/study, management and governance of the programme will enable technology in clinical practice, power lines and the eNects www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/ research across the project lifecycle. professionals to: disaster and recovery,health policy on soldiers of taking part in med/research, and good clinical practice and politics, and the use of qualitative chemical weapons tests Lead and participate in research http://cetad.lancs.ac.uk/courses ethics and the Integrated Research methods in health research. Recent disease risk-mapping for the projects, new initiatives and related The purpose of the programme Application System (IRAS) projects include an interdisciplinary African Programme for activities to advance research is to support the development of NHS permissions and the role of evaluation of the natural and societal Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) practice locally and nationally. advanced knowledge and skills in regulatory agencies, eg MHRA eNectiveness of containment Support further development of forecasting and control strategies clinical research among doctors, strategies for animal diseases, NHS capability and infrastructure data protection and conOdentiality the health and social consequences for meningitis epidemics in health practitioners and healthcare for research. project management of the 2001 UK foot-and-mouth sub-Saharan Africa scientists who are either actively epidemic (acquired and archived exposure measurement engaged in research, or whose future Contribute to the integration and ModuleThree(TurningResearch by ESRC as a ‘classic study’), and modelling for studies of career plans involve a signiOcant utilisation of research knowledge EvidenceintoHealthcarePolicy understanding expertise in environmental determinants research component. The and related skills to enhance the andPractice) anaesthesia, and the social of disease programme: quality of professional practice. Explores the ways in which new construction of evaluation in early detection of incipient kidney Addresses the complete cycle of Modules research Ondings inPuence health care policy and practice. telemedicine and telehealth care. failure in primary care patients clinical research, from identifying The programme is modular, with a Critical appraisal and evidence In the medical sciences, our the integration of statistical research questions, and designing tiered-exit design providing one or based decision-making current areas of research include: models with geographical and managing research studies, two module awards as appropriate cellular and immuno-pathology information systems for real-time through to translating research for participants who do not complete Patient and public involvement Ondings into professional practice. all three modules of the PgCert. of the materno-fetal interaction, epidemiological applications Translational research Completion of the programme may immunology of reproduction, Funding resources and provide routes to progress to PG musculo-skeletal disease, health economics DNA damage and repair. Diploma or MSc. Dissemination and impact For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School 150/151

Management School LancasterUniversityManagementSchool’s(LUMS)research missionis‘toproduceresearchoutputsthatareworld-class andhavehighimpact’.Thislongtermcommitmentto Departments 154 Accounting and Finance researchofthehighestcalibrehasencouragedadistinctive 160 Economics anddeeplyembeddedculture,whichattractshighquality 166 Graduate Management School, including: internationalfacultymembers. E-Business and Innovation Information Technology, We publish in leading peer reviewed LUMS is also one of a very small DeanofFaculty Management and Organisational Change journals,playmajorrolesindeveloping group to hold triple accreditation: Professor Sue Cox new interdisciplinary research EQUIS (European Foundation for (ITMOC) agendas across the academic Management Development), AMBA AssociateDeanfor International Business PostgraduateStudies community,engage with employers (Association of MBAs) and AACSB Management across all sectors, and inSuence (Association to Advance Collegiate Professor Julia Balogun The Lancaster MBA (Full- national and international policy. Schools of Business). This signiRes DirectorofDoctoral time and Executive mode) excellent educational quality, Programmes Not surprisingly,LUMS has achieved internationalisation, and a high level 176 Management Development a 20 year reputation for research of Professor Stephen Taylor of cooperation with the business Division exceptional quality and international Numberofpostgraduate community.Combined with our 178 Management Learning standing. As a result, LUMS has students ranking in the Financial Times for and Leadership been very successful in generating our MBA, Finance and Management 239 Research research and project income 182 Management Science programmes globally and our 1,040 Taught including grants from: the Economics ‘Programme Partner’ Status with 190 Marketing and Social Research Council (ESRC), the CFA(Chartered Finance Analyst 194 Organisation, Work Engineering and Physical Sciences Institute), you can see why so many and Technology Research Council (EPSRC), British choose to come to LUMS. Academy,EU, Leverhulme Trust, Department for Education and Skills (DfES), NHS, Operational Research Society,NuTeld Foundation, and a wide range of commercial and industrial sponsors.

Key fact Lancaster is in the top four university business schools on most measures of research quality. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School 152/153

Given our exceptional reputation for The large doctoral community The Lancaster Leadership Centre research and scholarship, LUMS is beneRts from a methodology training oQers a world-class focus on increasingly focused on graduate programme; access to our portfolio leadership and enterprise studies and doctoral education. Testament of MRes degrees; an active research and their development. The Centre to our commitment to graduate culture with a regular programme is housed in a state of the art building, programmes is the establishment of informal and formal research co funded by the North West of our Graduate Management seminars; and our role alongside Development Agency (NWDA) and School, a focus for postgraduate ManchesterandLiverpoolUniversities provides enhanced postgraduate teaching and programme in the ESRC’s North West Doctoral and executive education facilities. development. It is also the home for Training Centre (NWDTC), which We also maintain strong links with our cross-disciplinary postgraduate brings funding opportunities as manufacturing, services and public programmes, which oQer students well as excellent shared resources. authorities through collaborative access to the best teaching from Our impressive LUMS building research, in-company projects all of our departments and beneRt provides three high speciRcation undertaken by our students, post from a multidisciplinary approach. lecture theatres and several experience teaching and, of course, We have over 100 full-time faculty dedicated group work areas for via the achievements of our alumni. staQ covering the full range of postgraduate teaching as well as We have strong international links management subjects; all of them are an executive teaching suite and with top west European business committed to high quality,innovative hub where large events take place. schools and leading researchers in teaching. Postgraduate students Our recently opened Charles Carter North America, Asia, and Australasia. beneRt from the contributions of Building provides additional teaching These links are reinforced by our specialist teaching staQ researching and oTce space for LUMS. prestigious IMPM programme, which at the forefront of their subjects. The Management Development is taught collaboratively by leading We also continue to oQer specialist Division designs and delivers quality staQ at McGill University,Institute of masters programmes and development and educational Management (Bangalore, India), opportunities to conduct research programmes for senior executives Renmin University (Beijing, China), in business relevant Relds including: and practising managers. FGV/EBAPE (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) accounting and Rnance, economics, and Lancaster. In addition, the These include the Executive MBA, marketing, human resources, Lancaster Centre for Management in the International Masters in operational research, management China and the Lancaster India Centre Practicing Management (IMPM), learning and information technology. build on long standing research and and a range of other programmes teaching links with these countries. The Graduate Management School supported by organisations encompasses over 1,000 students including: Airbus, AstraZeneca, on 30 diQerent postgraduate BAE Systems, British Airways, programmes. Over 500 are closely BT,Co-operative Financial Services, associated with one or more Great Places Housing Group, Key fact departments studying on specialist Help the Hospices, ITSA, the NHS, 75% of Lancaster University programmes and more than 200 the National Housing Federation, Management School’s are engaged in PhD level study. Rexam PLC, Riverside Group, Royal research activity was and SunAlliance and UKAEA. assessed in the 2008 RAE as world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, signiGcance and rigour. 95% of our research is at leastofinternationalstanding. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 154/155

Accounting and Finance OurDepartmentofAccountingandFinancetakespride Research degrees Course information initslongestablishedreputationforexcellenceinboth PhD You will learn specialist skills and Research degrees develop insights necessary to PhD Entryrequirements teachingandinresearch. become productive researchers Integrated degrees (1+3) Relevant Masters degree, or of international standard, as well as equivalent, with distinction 70% or gaining a wide scholarly perspective MRes in Accounting and StaQ in the Department have Our research resources include We oQer a comprehensive and well above. In exceptional circumstances, on Rnance, accounting and other Financial Management international reputations, publishing access to major databases, including established portfolio of postgraduate an upper second honours degree management areas. We emphasise MRes in Finance regularly in renowned academic CRSP,Compustat, Datastream, programmes. Taught courses include with relevant research experience. communication and presentation MRes in Money, Banking journals and providing advice to LSPD, Global Access; and high the MSc in Accounting and Financial Graduate Management Admissions skills, which are absolutely necessary and Finance professional accounting bodies frequency FX, LSE and options Management, the MSc in Finance, Test (GMAT) score often required for eQective dissemination of and the wider industry.Many faculty prices. The International Centre for and our new MSc in Financial for non-UK qualiRcations. research and teaching. Taught programmes members also have international Research in Accounting (ICRA) is Analysis. We also contribute to IELTS MSc in Accounting and teaching experience and have an independently funded unit which the MSc in Money,Banking and Lancaster University is a member Financial Management established themselves as academic oQers support for research. Its Finance and the MSc in Quantitative 7.0 or equivalent (minimum of the North West Doctoral Training leaders in their Relds of expertise. location within the LUMS building Finance, both administered by the element scores apply). Centre (NWDTC) established by MSc in Finance allows close links to be easily Department of Economics. Assessment the Economic and Social Research MSc in Financial Analysis We welcome PhD students and maintained with faculty and Council (ESRC). As part of this oQer MRes programmes designed Original research and thesis. MSc in Quantitative Finance student researchers. initiative our Accounting and Finance speciRcally for students who wish Furtherinformation students take research training Postgraduate enquiries to pursue research but are not yet www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ modules oQered by Manchester Head of Department: ready to embark on the longer departments/accounting/research University on a reciprocal basis. Professor Mark Shackleton programmes. This permits students to take more Suitable candidates interested Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 628 specialised courses closer to in conducting research in any Fax: +44 (0)1524 847 321 their speciRc research interests. of our main areas of academic Email: [email protected] www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ specialisation are invited to apply Depending on your area of departments/accounting for the PhD programme. specialism, you are required to take modules in: The degree includes research training, directed study,and a thesis. Research Methodology The Rrst year of the PhD programme Finance Theory consists of eight assessed modules, Accounting Theory plus a preliminary research project that will contribute to the Rnal thesis. Quantitative Techniques Progression to years two and three Qualitative Research Methods of the programme is contingent on Rrst year performance. The thesis aims to develop researchers for positions as academic teachers and researchers in leading universities, or intellectually and technically demanding roles in business and the public sector. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 156/157

Our research interests Integrated degrees (1+3) The Department consistently ranks In Rnance, the Department is MRes in Accounting and The MRes programmes are for in the UK Higher Education Funding internationally regarded for its Financial Management students who wish to progress Council’s highest research quality expertise in the following areas: to PhD either at LUMS or another category: international excellence. theoretical and empirical corporate MRes in Finance high quality business school. Rnance, real options, asset pricing, Each programme is based on the Our research is currently organised ProgrammeDirector and Rnancial econometrics. In respective MSc (see page 158 into the following areas: addition to these core interests, Professor StevenYoung. for module details), plus additional Asset Pricing, Capital Markets Rnance faculty members also Duration assessed quantitative research and Market Microstructure undertake research in areas such 12 months full-time. methods modules to prepare for Corporate Finance as risk management and housing further research. The programmes Rnance. Faculty members in the Entryrequirements oQer the primary route to registering Corporate Governance Rnance group publish in leading An upper second class honours forPhDintheDepartment,conditional Derivatives and Risk Management Rnance journals including Journal degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, on achieving predetermined Financial Accounting of Finance, Journal of Financial Accounting, Economics or other performance levels. David Zochling International Finance Economics, Review of Financial Business related subject. Graduates MSc Accounting and Studies, Review of Finance, Journal in non-business areas with strong Financial Management Market-based Accounting MSc/MRes in Money, of Corporate Finance, and Journal quantitative backgrounds or Research Banking and Finance The Management of Banking and Finance. professional accountants with School provided me with In accounting, the Department’s good examination records may Please see entry under Integrated Finally,the Department has a truly unique opportunity to core expertise revolves around also be considered. Degrees (1+3) in Economics. an international reputation for further enrich my horizon both capital markets research, with research on aspects of corporate Graduate Management Admissions academically and personally. particular emphasis on the following governance. Research in this area Test (GMAT) score is required for Lancaster is a friendly, amiable four areas: Rnancial statement spans accounting and Rnance, and non-EU qualiRcations. place to study with lots of analysis and valuation, accounting covers issues including executive opportunities to meet interesting choices and earnings management, IELTS compensation, boards of directors, people from all over the world. Rnancial reporting for banks, and, 7.0 or equivalent (minimum pay out policy,and internal control. Therefore I can only encourage corporate disclosure. Work by faculty element scores apply). Governance related research by everyone intending to do a members in these areas has been faculty members has been published Assessment Master’s Degree in the UK to published in leading international in leading journals including Review Coursework, examination come to Lancaster University. journals including The Accounting of Financial Studies, The Accounting and dissertation. Review, Review of Accounting Review, Strategic Management Studies, Accounting, Organisations Journal, and Academy of Furtherinformation and Society, Contemporary Management Perspectives. www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Accounting Research, Journal mres-accounting of Business Finance and Accounting, Accounting and Business Research, www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ and European Accounting Review. mres-$nance In addition to these core interests, faculty members also undertake research in other areas including management control and credit ratings. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Accounting and Finance 158/159

Taught programmes MSc in Accounting and Many MSc graduates have MSc in Finance Compulsorymodules MSc in Financial Analysis Compulsorymodules progressed to senior positions Financial Management ProgrammeDirector Introduction to Quantitative ProgrammeDirector Quantitative Methods for Finance in the accounting profession and Methods Foundations of Finance ProgrammeDirector industry,including investment Professor StevenYoung. Professor StevenYoung. Introduction to Finance Professor StevenYoung. banking. Others are now faculty Duration Duration Principles of Financial Reporting Introduction to Accounting Duration members in universities in the 12 months full-time. 12 months full-time. Financial Markets UK and throughout the world. Introduction to Financial Markets 12 months full-time. Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Advanced Investment Quantitative Methods for Finance Management Entryrequirements Compulsorymodules An upper second class honours First class honours or equivalent An upper second class honours Introduction to Quantitative degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, Foundations of Finance degree in any quantitative Fixed Income Markets degree, or its equivalent, in Finance, Methods Accounting, Economics or other Principles of Financial Reporting Reld (including Engineering Advanced Topics in Financial Accounting, Economics, Business Introduction to Finance Business related subject. Graduates Financial Markets and Computing). Analysis: CFALevel I training Studies, Mathematics or another Introduction to Accounting in non-business areas with strong Graduate Management Admissions module with assessment via quantitative subject; or, professional quantitative elements or professional Optionalmodules CFALevel I style examination. Introduction to Financial Markets Test (GMAT) score is required for accountancy qualiRcations with accountants with good examination Two or three from: non-EU qualiRcations. Dissertation a good examination record. Quantitative Methods for Finance records may also be considered. Financial Econometrics IELTS Optionalmodules Foundations of Finance Advanced Corporate Finance Graduate Management Admissions Graduate Management Admissions 7.0 or equivalent (minimum (Choose two) Test (GMAT) score often required Principles of Financial Reporting Test (GMAT) score often required Advanced Investment element scores apply). Advanced Corporate Finance for non-EU qualiRcations. Financial Markets for non-EU qualiRcations. Management Assessment Financial Econometrics IELTS Optionalmodules IELTS Plus one or two from: Coursework, examination Financial Statement Analysis 7.0 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Two or three from: Financial Statement Analysis and dissertation. element scores apply). Financial Reporting for element scores apply). Financial Statement Analysis Financial Reporting for Furtherinformation Complex Entities Assessment Financial Reporting for Assessment Complex Entities www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Advanced Management Coursework, examination Complex Entities Coursework, examination Advanced Management masters/pg$n Accounting and dissertation. Advanced Management and dissertation. Accounting The MSc in Financial Analysis is Derivatives Pricing Furtherinformation Accounting Furtherinformation Derivatives Pricing a unique one year full-time Masters Behavioural Finance www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Plus one or two from: www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Behavioural Finance degree in Finance, which is designed masters/pg$n masters/pg$n for students who wish to study for Corporate Governance Financial Econometrics Fixed Income Markets the prestigious Chartered Financial This programme provides advanced This programme provides Advanced Investment Corporate Governance Analyst (CFA) Level I qualiRcation. MRes in Accounting and advanced study of accounting and Management study of Rnance and is particularly Financial Management Rnancial management. It enables suitable for graduates in quantitative Plus a dissertation in advanced In addition to teaching from Derivatives Pricing professionally qualiRed accountants subjects who wish to prepare for topics in Accounting or Finance. Lancaster’s world renowned MRes in Finance to take stock of what they have Behavioural Finance careers in the Rnancial sector. We Department, the MSc oQers Please see entry under learnt, and helps graduates extend Fixed Income Markets welcome graduates from a wide intensive, integrated tutoring range of disciplines who want to and support from global Rnancial Integrated Degrees (1+3). their academic training.You will Advanced Corporate Finance gain the theoretical framework consolidate their understanding services training provider and skills needed to cope with the Corporate Governance of Rnance. Many MSc graduates are 7 City Learning for the CFALevel I MSc/MRes in Money, increasingly complex and global Plus a dissertation in advanced now employed in banks and Rnancial examination, plus a CFAfocused Banking and Finance nature of the Reld. topics in Accounting or Finance. institutions in the UK and worldwide. dissertation. Please see entry under Integrated Others have entered careers in Degrees (1+3) in Economics. higher education and research. MSc in Quantitative Finance Please see entry in Economics. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 160/161

Economics TheDepartmentofEconomicshasanestablishedtradition Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD Programmes ofresearchandteachingoverawiderangeofspecialisms. MPhil/PhD A range of funding opportunities, in the form of scholarships, Integrated degrees (1+3) DoctoralDirector Oura4liationwithoneofthetopmanagementschoolsin studentships and bursaries, are MSc/MRes in Money, Professor David Peel. theUKprovidesuswithanexcellentworkingenvironment. available to help you Rnance your Banking and Finance Entryrequirements PhD study.For most scholarships, Taught programmes Normally the MRes in Money, applications should be made no later PhD (and MPhil) study can be untaken The quality of our programmes has Our postgraduate taught Banking and Finance, or a Masters than the end of February.It is MSc in Economics in any area where the Department helped launch our graduates into programmes consist of the degree in Economics plus a viable important that students interested in (from 2013-14) has expertise. The Department has roles within multinational businesses, MSc/MRes in Money Banking and research proposal. Overseas applying for a PhD scholarship work MSc in Quantitative Finance closely with staQ in developing their an international research reputation Rnancial institutions, government Finance and the MSc in Quantitative applicants may be required to take Graduate Diploma in research proposal. There are also in three main areas: the economics departments, international agencies, Finance. From 2013 we will be the Graduate Record Examination Economics of labour, health and education; consultancies, research centres introducing a new MSc Economics (GRE) or Graduate Management opportunities for PhD students to industrial organisation and and universities. and you should consult our website Admissions Test (GMAT). provide some teaching input into Postgraduate enquiries microeconomic theory; and for details of this and the rest of our the undergraduate programme. IELTS Head of Department: macroeconomics, international programmes.www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Professor Ian Walker 7.0 or equivalent (minimum We welcome proposals relating to economics and Rnancial markets. masters/pgecon any of our key research areas. Our Tel: +44(0)1524 510 733 element scores apply). Fax: +44(0)1524 510 739 Members of the Department staQ work in three main groupings: Email: [email protected] have received substantial research Assessment the economics of labour, health and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ funding from a range of sources Original research and thesis. education; industrial organisation departments/economics and they have served as advisers Furtherinformation and microeconomic theory; and, macroeconomics, international and consultants to national www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ economics and Rnancial markets. and international agencies. departments/economics/research Investment in IT resources, an The Department forms part of the active research seminar series, ESRC funded North West Doctoral and participation in international Training Centre (NWDTC), the largest conferences all serve to provide a centre for PhD training in England, strong research culture. Moreover, and provides wide access to we belong to a regional collaboration advanced post MSc training courses in postgraduate training that allows in order to ensure that PhD graduates our students to access high level are competitive in the international training at Manchester and Liverpool job market. universities (www.nwdtc.ac.uk). This collaboration also provides opportunities for postgraduate students to participate in conferences, social events, and knowledge exchange activities. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 162/163

Our research interests Integrated degrees (1+3) The Economics of Labour, Health Industrial Organisation and MSc/MRes in Money, You will beneRt from being taught by Optionalmodules and Education: this group focuses Microeconomic Theory: this is Banking and Finance a mix of prominent academics and (Choose two): on analysis, both empirical and a group that works mainly with professionals in the Reld, with small Islamic Banking theoretical, in four major areas – applications of game theory in a ProgrammeDirector group sizes and high quality one to the operation of the labour market; range of situations and its work Professor Ivan Paya. one support from supervisors with International Money and Finance the performance of the education includes both applied theory and Duration relevant interests. With lectures and Behavioural Finance sector and the impact of education empirical research in such areas as 12 months full-time. discussions supported by group Advanced Corporate Finance and training on labour market auctions, procurement contracts, work, presentations, statistical Advanced Investment Finance outcomes; the comparative analysis environmental economics, natural Entryrequirements computer labs and case studies, of labour market policies in a variety resource economics, regulation, An upper second class honours you will gain an understanding of Financial Statement Analysis of European countries; and the advertising, behavioural economics degree, or its equivalent, the key issues related to the areas of Financial Econometrics analysis of health especially the and gambling. degree must either be in Economics, monetary economics, the banking relationship between health and the Finance or a relevant related subject industry and Rnancial markets. Macroeconomics, International labour market. There is a strong which has included a signiRcant Economics and Financial Markets: This MRes programme is ideal policy focus to the research of this component of Economics and this is a large group of researchers preparation for a PhD. group. Students with a research quantitative techniques. whose interests are both empirical interest in labour and/or health in Compulsorymodules and theoretical. They have a IELTS developing countries are welcome. Topics in Economics particular interest in behavioural 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Bodies such as the Economic aspects of Rnancial markets, element scores apply). Applied Econometrics and Social Research Council, exchange rate determination, Assessment Foundations of Finance and the NuTeld and Leverhulme monetary policy,business cycles, Financial Markets and Securities Foundations have funded much of capital Sows and Rnancial markets, Coursework, examination and the research work in these areas. volatility modelling, and forecasting. dissertation (research proposal Economics for Money,Banking for the MRes). and Finance Furtherinformation International Banking and Risk www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Management masters/pgecon/mbf Dissertation (Msc) or Detailed Research Proposal (MRes) This programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and technical capabilities to enter careers in the banking and Rnancial sectors, as well as consultancy,and higher education.

The intellectual atmosphere, the approachable sta1, the well-designed training structure, and the thorough support from both the department and LUMS have made my studies at Lancaster a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Anwen Zhang, PhD Economics For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Economics 164/165

Taught programmes MSc in Economics It is a demanding programme that MSc/MRes in Money, On this programme you will acquire GradDip in Economics requires high standards of prior and apply advanced analytical and DirectorofStudies Banking and Finance ProgrammeDirector training, excellent skills in numeracy technical skills to the analysis of Dr Caroline Elliott. and literacy,eQective study skills, Please see entry under Integrated risk and return in a range of Rnancial Dr Hilary Ingham. Duration the maturity to be an independent Degrees (1+3). institutions and corporations. There Duration 12 months full-time. learner, and a strong commitment is a strong focus on computer based 9 months full-time. to succeed. The programme MSc in Quantitative Rnancial information within the Entryrequirements provides a comprehensive Finance core courses, and the opportunity Entryrequirements An upper second class honours An upper second class honours coverage of microeconomics, ProgrammeDirector to specialise in particular interests degree; 50% of which must be macroeconomics, advanced through the optional modules. degree, or its equivalent, with some in Economics and include a Dr Jill Johnes. mathematical and statistical content. quantitative methods and in depth Compulsorymodules quantitative component. analysis in four elective Relds from Duration IELTS a range of options available. Financial Stochastic Processes IELTS 12 months full-time. 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Statistical Methods for Financial 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Professor Ian Walker element scores apply). The programme is delivered by Entryrequirements and Economic Applications element scores apply). highly-experienced and prominent Head of Department An upper second class honours C++ Programming for Assessment academics who keep the material degree, or its equivalent in a Assessment Economics research Quantitative Finance Coursework and examination. at the forefront of economic theory, numerate subject (for example Examination and coursework at Lancaster is at the policy and practice. Many of the Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Spreadsheet Modelling Furtherinformation for each of the eight programme cutting edge in a variety of areas. teaching staQ are heavily engaged Management Science) familiarity at for Quantitative Finance www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ modules, plus dissertation. Our research

Graduate Management School Research degrees Research degrees PhD in Management Lancaster University forms part of LUMS oQers an Economics and Thisisavirtualdepartmentwhichactsasanumbrellafor the ESRC’s North West Doctoral Social Research Council (ESRC) Integrated degrees (1+3) Training Centre (NWDTC) together recognised cross-School PhD MRes in Information thoseprogrammeswhichdonotsitwithinaspeci3csubject with Manchester and Liverpool Management programme, in addition Technology, Management Universities. A large number of to the varied opportunities to and Organisational Change area,orwhichdrawfromtheexcellentinterdisciplinaryfaculty studentships, covering tuition and undertake specialist research (ITMOC) maintenance are available for those in each of LUMS seven academic MRes in International Business membersfromacrossourdepartments. wishing to study in areas covered departments. by the ESRC at Lancaster, Liverpool MRes in Management This programme allows you to or Manchester. LUMS has pathways All LUMS students are part of the take advantage of LUMS’ many Taught programmes recognised by the ESRC in Graduate Management School. research strengths and also to MSc/PgDip in E-Business Accounting and Finance, Economics develop broadly based research and Innovation Here you can Rnd information and Business Management. LUMS skills. The programme begins with about research opportunities also forms part of the HighWire and MSc/PgDip in Information taught modules, which develop in management in the broadest STOR-i doctoral training centres. Technology, Management sense – specialising in access to your research strengths (unless and Organisational Change interdisciplinary doctoral research. PhD in Management you have already covered this within (ITMOC) an MRes), and we support you to This section also covers details of Entryrequirements MSc/PgDip in International develop a research topic, which our International Business Masters, A Masters degree in a related Business which takes a global perspective, crosses disciplinary boundaries. discipline or equivalent. Exceptionally, MSc in Management and, of course, the prestigious an upper second honours degree Compulsorymodules (with pathways in Marketing, Lancaster MBA. or unrelated Masters, but usually Management Research: An Entrepreneurship and You will also Rnd information on our via a LUMS MRes. Overview of Issues and Methods Project Management) redesigned MSc in Management IELTS The Production of Managerial The Lancaster MBA which maximises students’ 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Knowledge Full-time mode academic, personal and professional element scores apply). Quantitative and Research Executive mode development. We oQer a Rrm Methods foundation in key business and Assessment Postgraduate enquiries Research Design in Management management areas but also the Original research and thesis. Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 Searching for Information in opportunity to undertake pathways Furtherinformation Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 to allow students to focus on Management Research www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/PhD Email: [email protected] their particular interest. The Research Dissertation pathways include management, Research enquiries entrepreneurship, marketing Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 667 and project management. Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 Email: [email protected] Finallyyou will Rnd details of our Masters programmes which focus on the importance of technology including programmes focusing speciRcally on E-Business and innovation, and information technology,management and organisational change. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 168/169

Integrated degrees (1+3) MRes in Information MRes in International We oQer an ESRC recognised Technology, Management Business cross-School MRes (Masters of Research) in Management, and Organisational ProgrammeDirector Change (ITMOC) which allows you to take advantage Dr Robert Read. of modules from any of LUMS’ ProgrammeDirector Duration various specialist taught Masters Dr Martin Brigham. 12 months full-time. programmes, as well as oQering Duration specialist research training, and the Entryrequirements development of a research proposal. 12 months full-time. A business related upper second It is best suited for those who intend Entryrequirements class honours degree or equivalent, to become academic researchers, An upper second class honours with evidence of good results in units teachers or consultants, and who degree, or its equivalent. relating to economics and statistics. wish to prepare for PhD study. IELTS IELTS Compulsorymodules 7.0 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Management Research – An element scores apply). element scores apply). Overview of Issues and Methods Assessment Assessment Searching for Information in Management Research Coursework and research plan. Coursework, group work, examination and (non-assessed) Furtherinformation dissertation/research plan. Research Design in Management www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-itmoc Furtherinformation Research Methods The MRes variant of this degree www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-ib Dissertation – Research Outline programme is intended for those and Methodology planning for a PhD and includes The MRes variant of this degree additional assessed quantitative programme is intended for those Optionalmodules and qualitative research methods planning for a PhD and includes Choose from those oQered by modules. additional assessed quantitative MSc in Human Resource and qualitative research methods and Knowledge Management It replaces the standard summer modules. dissertation with a research plan of MA in Human Resources and Consulting at least 10,000 words. If you achieve MRes in Management the minimum required standard MSc in Finance Duration you will be allowed to register as MSc in Accounting and 12 months full-time. a PhD student in the following year Financial Management providing a suitable supervisor Entryrequirements can be identiRed. MSc in E-Business and Innovation An upper second class honours MSc in Information Technology, degree, or its equivalent. Management and Organisational IELTS Change 7.0 or equivalent (minimum MSc in Operational Research element scores apply). Assessment Coursework, examinations and dissertation. Furtherinformation www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ mres-management For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 170/171

Taught programmes MSc/PgDip in E-Business Bridgingmodules MSc/PgDip in Information Compulsorymodules MSc/PgDip in Coremodules and Innovation (ToRll knowledge gaps, Technology, Management Interpretations of Information, International Business International Business I ProgrammeDirector dependent on student) and Organisational Change Technology and Organisations ProgrammeDirector Economics for Managers Dr Frank Cave. Introduction to ICT (ITMOC) Knowledge Management and Dr Robert Read. Quantitative Methods for Business Management in Context Information Technology Duration ProgrammeDirector Duration Accounting and Financial Dr Martin Brigham. Strategy and IT Management 12 months full-time (MSc), Compulsorymodules 12 months full-time. Management 9 months full-time (PgDip). Managing Complexity Duration Systemic Interventions International Business Strategy and Consulting Entryrequirements Entryrequirements E-Business 12 months full-time (MSc), International Business II Skills Development: Negotiation, A business related upper second 9 months full-time (PgDip). Research Methods An upper second class honours SAP Argumentation and Presentation class honours degree or equivalent, degree, or its equivalent. Work Innovation Entryrequirements with evidence of good results in units Dissertation–mayincludecompany experience preferred, not essential. SAP ERP relating to economics and statistics. Managing IT Architecture (IBM) An upper second class honours based projects, subjects relate to degree, or its equivalent. Work Researching Organisational taught modules IELTS Information Management IELTS experience preferred, not essential. Settings 6.5 or equivalent (minimum 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Optionalmodules and Strategy Managing and Learning element scores apply). IELTS element scores apply). Business Planning and Finance in Project Environments Global Sourcing 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Assessment Research Methods Assessment Growth in Emerging Economies element scores apply). The Management of Coursework, group work, Coursework, group work, Optionalmodules Organisational Change International Human Resource exams and dissertation (MSc). Assessment examination and dissertation. Management Route A – Management (all three) Systems Analysis and Design Furtherinformation Coursework, group work, Furtherinformation International Banking E-Supply Chain Management exams and dissertation. Dissertation – often with a www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ebin public or private organisation www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ib and Risk Management E-Marketing Furtherinformation International Business This multidisciplinary programme is The programme provides a very Managing and Learning in Project Optionalmodules Law and Institutions designed to help you understand and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/itmoc eQective mix of competencies Environments E-Business shape innovation in E-Business and enabling graduates to succeed in a International Environmental Law We believe that our very distinctive Enterprise Systems E-Commerce. Route B – Advanced Computing focus on information technology wide variety of careers including International Money and Finance (any two) Human Resource Management I international Rrms and organisations, The programme provides a unique and organisational change makes the Law of International Organisations Operations Management government policy makers, and integration of theory and practice Network and System Security ITMOC programme a market leader and Institutions in preparing information systems Rnancial institutions. with practice orientated teaching Mobile Computing Financial Management The Management of professionals for future careers in based on case studies and real Network Communications Key issues such as international Organisational Change System Dependability organisations such as Deloitte, world examples. It is delivered via and Cisco Technologies trade, globalisation, emerging Software Innovation and teaching partnerships with IBM Accenture and PwC. economies, foreign direct Entrepreneurs Social Aspects of the Digital Age and SAP with regular guest lecturers. Learning from active researchers investment, Rnancial markets, Human Resource Management II international political economy MSc students undertake a in the Reld, you will develop the skills International Marketing and cross-border labour Sows dissertation, which can be desk to interpret organisational problems are all covered. based research, a company based and deal with them in an appropriate Knowledge Management II project, or a new company start up. manner taking into account the Cyber Security Management In contrast to generalist speciRcs of any particular The programme prepares students Design Driven Innovation in IS-IT international business programmes, for roles as business or project organisational context. the Lancaster MSc International managers and consultants Business is founded upon a sound in the context of ICT management understanding of basic economic and innovation. The programme is principles and quantitative methods applicable to both the private and with considerable emphasis on public sectors. current and emerging issues in the international economic environment. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 172/173

Taught programmes continued The Lancaster MBA MSc in Management (with On completion of the programme Pathwaymodules Lancaster has some of the world’s IELTS A unique element of the Lancaster pathways in Marketing, you will have an integrated Management pathway highest ranked programmes in 7.0 or equivalent (minimum MBA is our Mindful Manager module understanding of the important business and management. The which is designed to reshape your Entrepreneurship and Business Analysis and element scores apply). functions within management Lancaster MBA programmes are thinking and build the skills you will Project Management) Process Consulting and the interactions between accredited by the Association of Interviews need to perform eQectively at the ProgrammeDirector them; capacity to develop a strategy Business Ethics and Society MBAs (AMBA). UK based – face to face. most senior levels. These distinctive Sarah Gregory. for a new or existing organisation; Management of Overseas – telephone option. features help you to develop into a The full-time programme is ranked be an eQective learner, planner, Organisational Change conRdent, knowledgeable, critical Duration in the world’s top seven and the Assessment communicator and team worker; be and responsible leader. 12 months full-time. International Management Issues UK’s top three by Forbes Magazine. Case based examinations, a critical and reSective thinker and be assignments, group presentations, Compulsorymodules Entryrequirements able to undertake eQective research. Marketing pathway The Lancaster MBA blogs, consultancy reports, Accounting Marketing Communications An upper second class honours Designed for those from any (full-time mode) and reSective assignments. degree, or its equivalent in any Business Economics academic background with limited Business and Consumer Behaviour The Lancaster MBA is an intensive Enquiries discipline. GMATis not needed. work experience, this is great Finance Strategic Marketing and rigorous programme which Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 preparation for an international Global Society and IELTS recruits highly motivated, Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 career in management. The focus Entrepreneurship pathway Responsible Management 7.0 or equivalent (minimum experienced managers from Email: [email protected] element scores apply). is on developing the managers Entrepreneurship and Innovation across the world. It provides access International Business in Context of the future. in Practice 1 to cutting edge knowledge across Furtherinformation Assessment Leading Change Entrepreneurship and Innovation a full range of business and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mba Compulsorymodules Managing IT in Organisations Coursework, reports and management subjects. Accounting and Finance in Practice 2 The Lancaster MBA is a one year examinations plus research project. Marketing Operations Management NewVenture Planning ProgrammeDirector leadership development programme Furtherinformation aimed at ambitious professionals Operations and Process Economics for Managers Project Management pathway Chris Saunders. www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ with at least three years professional Management msc-management Organisational Behaviour and Project Management Duration experience. Our class typically Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management 12 months full-time. This programme is designed to equip Discourses of Project comprises over 20 nationalities from Strategic Management Quantitative Methods for Business Management around the world, presenting a great graduates from a range of disciplines Entryrequirements Company Challenges opportunity for students to learn with the knowledge, understanding Marketing Applied Project Management An upper second class honours from each other as well as from The NewVenture Challenge and skills required to deal with the degree, or equivalent professional Learning to Manage the high quality faculty. with a start-up company complexities of management in qualiRcation. A recent GMATscore Management in Practice The Consultancy Challenge an international context. of at least 600, balanced across The programme includes a core with a charity or SME Strategic Management verbal, written and quantitative International Module and optional Research Methods elements. (Those scoring less than international exchanges at a number The Corporate Challenge 4.5 on the analytical writing element with a large organisation Research Project (organisation of partner schools to prepare our may be required to complete the or library based, including MBAs for senior positions in global Optionalmodules Lancaster Admissions Essay). Usually businesses. We place an emphasis new business planning) Students can broaden their expertise atleastthreeyearsofworkexperience on learning through action with three through electives. A wide range since graduation, with preference for consulting opportunities with UK is available, please see website signiRcantmanagerialresponsibilities. companies. Two good references and a case for further details. for studying an MBA are required. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Graduate Management School 174/175

The Lancaster MBA continued The Lancaster MBA The Lancaster MBA (Executive) The Strategic Mind-set – the ‘big Compulsorymodules Optionalmodules (Executive Mode) programme is designed to build picture’ of where the organisation Introductory Workshop Students can broaden their expertise your functional knowledge and is and wants to go ProgrammeDirector Strategic Management through electives. Since the electives your leadership capability through The Practice Mind-set – the are conducted with the full-time Dr Marian Iszatt-White. Financial Decision Making a combination of taught modules in practical aspects of leading and and global programmes, these for Managers Duration key management areas interspersed managing the various business also oQer a valuable opportunity 24 months part-time. with experiential projects, or functions Applied Marketing for Managers for participants to widen their Challenges, where you apply that cultural horizons and broaden their The Relational Mind-set – the Strategic Change Entryrequirements knowledge to speciRc business network. A wide range of electives ‘softskills’andpeoplemanagement Strategic Operations Management An upper second class honours issues. These are complemented aspects of leadership practice are available, including an overseas degree, or an equivalent professional by action oriented coursework Strategic HRM and elective. Please see our website qualiRcation. At least Rve years assignments in your organisation. Running throughout the programme Organisational Behaviour for further details. full-time professional/managerial as integrating threads are two Information Technology The programme brings employers, work experience. of Lancaster’s most distinctive for EQective Management Alero Abbey participants, and faculty together in modules, designed to shape your London Underground, IELTS partnership to deliver maximum The Practice of Leadership practice as a manager and build Graduate 2011 7.0 or equivalent (minimum beneRts to both individual and Responsible Management your awareness of the wider context element scores apply). organisation, and is popular with for a Global Society I needed to see my in which businesses operate: sponsoring organisations including: learning impact directly Assessment The Mindful Manager BAe Systems, London Underground, The Mindful Manager centres on what I do, and EMBA o;ered Work based assignments, case Business Development Challenge EDF,Helsinki Energy,Local on your personal development me the ability to translate what examinations, UK consultancy Government, NDA, NHS Trusts, and develops your capacity Consultancy Challenge I learned in the classroom challenge project and dissertation. back into my work. Otis, Oxley Developments, Peel to engage productively and Case Study Exam Enquiries Ports, Rank Group, andVestas. thoughtfully with others. Applied Research Challenge Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 As reSected in the diagram below, Responsible Management for Dissertation Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 the taught modules are grouped a Global Society helps you to Email: [email protected] into three key themes or mind sets: grapple with the complex social, Furtherinformation environmental and moral issues which often underlie business www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/emba practice and which senior leaders must confront. TheLancasterEMBA:programmestructure

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Management Development Division Taught programmes Taught programmes MSc in Project Management MSc in Project Management Compulsorymodules Postgraduate enquiries TheManagementDevelopmentDivision(MDD)specialisesin ProgrammeDirector Principles of Project Management Head of Department Ian Cammack. Advanced Project Management designing,developinganddeliveringexecutivemanagement Dr Andy Bailey Behavioural Aspects of Project Duration Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 731 Management andleadershipdevelopmentprogrammestomeetthe 12 months full-time. Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 Quantitative Techniques Email: [email protected] strategicandoperationalneedsofourincreasinglydiverse Entryrequirements for Project Management www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ An upper second class honours Delivering StakeholderValue departments/mdd clients.MDDalsoleadsonthedesignanddeliveryofseveral degree, or equivalent professional standing. Commercial Aspects of Project individualdevelopmentprogrammes,includingtheMScin Management IELTS ProjectManagement. Integrative Case Study 7.0 or equivalent (minimum element scores apply). Applied Project Planning Developments in Project In 1989 we pioneered the Rrst single Teaching staQ within the Division Assessment Management company MBA with British Airways, are selected for their ability Coursework and examination. since then we’ve been building a to understand organisational Research Methods Furtherinformation formidable reputation for customised issues and are expert in designing Strategic Management www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/pm executive education that makes and directing executive and Project Manager as Change Agent a lasting diQerence to those with organisational development This programme is designed to Applied Project Management whom we work. programmes. StaQ expertise ranges provide you with the practical skills, from strategy and leadership to Research Project All of our work draws on in-depth mental models and theoretical corporate social responsibility and understanding of management background to attain a professional executive coaching. We also draw and organisational learning, which role in a project based organisation. on expert staQ from other LUMS is informed by pioneering research departments, and on our associate From enabling small or medium by the Faculty in how managers group of business experts, coaches, sized projects to run eQectively by and leaders learn. It is also shaped outdoor learning specialists and using a range of methods, to robust by our own experience of delivering experienced facilitators. project planning (including Rnancial programmes to senior managers competency,IT skills and strong from the public, private and non- management theory), the proRt sectors. The MSc in Project Management development of project management This expertise means we can skills is approached from a practical design programmes that combine was a perfect match with my undergraduate perspective with real project theoretical and experiential learning degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. scenarios. This is underpinned in highly eQective ways, using action by a critical approach to developing learning methods to ensure our The broad coverage of the programme gave good practice. courses deal with the pressing me the skills to e1ectively manage projects, issues faced by our delegates and their organisations. people and organisational change. My 12 week summer project with Rolls-Royce was a great experience, and really kick started mycareer.IhighlyrecommendLUMSingeneral and the Project Management programme especially. I would love to do it again! Kine Norheim, MSc Project Management 2009/2010, Norway For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Learning and Leadership 178/179

Management Learning Research degrees Research degrees and Leadership MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD We insist on excellent support for our postgraduates and so we usually Taught programmes TheDepartmentofManagementLearningandLeadership DoctoralDirector oQer joint supervision by two tutors. MA in Human Resources Dr Caroline Gatrell. istheleadingacademiccentreinEuropesolelycommitted We also expect you to attend two and Consulting annual workshops; these are Entryrequirements MA in Management Learning structured events within an informal tothecritiqueandimprovementofmanagementeducation, Masters degree or equivalent, and Leadership ideally with relevant work experience. setting which allow researchers to managementdevelopmentandleadershipdevelopment. Exceptionally,an upper second class share their ideas and experiences Number of postgraduate honours degree or equivalent. of research. In addition you are students encouraged to attend Departmental Various government reports have All our programmes are suitable for 80 IELTS and School seminars and relevant identiRedthisunderstandingascrucial managers, management developers, 7.0 or equivalent (minimum modules from the PhD in Programme enquiries to a nation’s economic needs and trainers, teachers and consultants element scores apply). Management programme. Head of Department: to the development of high calibre who are professionally concerned Professor David Collinson managers and leaders. with two areas: enabling individuals Assessment Our research focus on management and organisations to learn; and Original research and thesis. learning, leadership and organisation The Department was founded Postgraduate enquiries enablingindividualsandorganisations includes leadership for sustainability with funding from the Foundation for Furtherinformation Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 930, to learn better ways of managing and diversity,the learning and Management Education (FME) and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ 510 929 or 510 913 and leading whatever they are development process associated has very close links with industry and departments/DML/research/PhD Email: [email protected], in business to do. with each of these areas, and commerce. It has played a leading [email protected], WeencourageMPhil/PhDapplications initiatives to make these happen role in deRning and developing the Our programmes oQer opportunities [email protected] from students interested in the (including evaluation). Research Reld of Management Learning at to learn both face-to-face andvirtually www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Department’s research tradition of is often interdisciplinary and both national and international level. through online communication and departments/DML Professor Vivien bridging theory and practice, critical draws upon a variety of qualitative networkedlearning.Ourpostgraduate Hodgson The Department has a strong thought, and self-direction within and quantitative methods and students are supported in setting Management Learning reputation among academics a supportive peer community. disciplines including: sociology, their own priorities for learning and and Leadership around the world, maintained cultural studies and education, focusing on topics of relevance Our current students, both full- and through numerous research and other interdisciplinary or The Department of to their current or future practice. part-time, come from diQerent parts publications, conferences, and a post disciplinary Relds such as Management Learning They choose the issues they wish of the world and from a wide range network of international contacts. organisational studies, feminist, and Leadership (DMLL) was to explore, their method of study, of organisations, business schools, critical and post structural theory. the

Our research interests Taught programmes Action Learning and Action Leaders, Leadership MA in Human Resources A unique feature of the programme MA in Management Introduction to Management Research: Role of action and Practice: Followership, and Consulting is the consulting project that Learning and Leadership Learning and Leadership: provides learning/action research in organisational culture, critical provides the opportunity to put your the essential building blocks for the development, inquiry based perspectives, and organisational ProgrammeDirector learning into practice by working with ProgrammeDirector programme as a whole by exploring approaches to organisational and eQectiveness. DrValerie Stead. a real client organisation to develop ProfessorVivien Hodgson. the philosophy and design of the leadership capacity,facilitation recommendations on current programme and looking particularly Learning and Leadership Duration Duration of action learning/action research, workplace issues. at what participants expect to gain, for Sustainability: Ecological 12 months full-time. 24 months part-time. systemic change, and networked both professionally and personally, sustainability,social justice, The approach to Human Resources and virtual action learning. Entryrequirements Entryrequirements from their studies. corporate responsibility,social and Consulting used within the An upper second class honours An upper second class honours and human development; issues MA is based on a learner centred Research, Inquiry and Consulting Critical and Strategic HR and degree, or equivalent, work degree, or equivalent plus at least two concerning globalisation, nationality, approachusingmodelsofexperiential Processes: provides an introduction Human Resource Development: experience in HR and/or consulting years’ management or professional Politics of leading, leading internationality,post colonialism, and action learning enabling you to to the diQerent philosophies, useful but not essential. work experience in education, performance, studying organisational and post development. test out and critique leading ideas methodologies and practicalities development or consultancy. performance, and work life balance. IELTS and practice. of carrying out research on issues Learning, Practices and 7.0 or equivalent (minimum IELTS related to management learning Gender, Learning and Leadership: Pedagogies: Critical management Through these participatory learning element scores apply). 7.0 or equivalent (minimum and leadership. Embodiment, masculinity,identity, learning networked learning, processes you will be supported element scores apply). diversity,women in management, leadership development, social Assessment to develop professional practice Leading and Working in Globalised parenting and work, and sociological learning theory,theories of Coursework assignments, skills such as presentation and Assessment and Intercultural Organisations: and cultural theories of gender. knowledge and learning, and, group work, consulting project communication, research and Coursework, assignments examines the impact and signiRcance socio material networks and and dissertation. consultancy,facilitation and and dissertation. of the macro- and micro-dynamics Impact and Evaluation Studies: communities of practice. interviewing skills, and team work. of the social, political and cultural Evaluation, developmental Furtherinformation Furtherinformation You’ll also be guided in choosing on both learning and work. evaluation, and evidence Organisational Learning www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/hrd research and dissertation topics www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ based impact. and Knowledge Management: Learning and Capability in a to reSect your interests and masters/mamll Dynamic capability,knowledge The MA in Human Resources and Complex World: explores how experiences. management systems, knowledge Consulting is designed for individuals This innovative programme is sociocultural, economic, political and sharing, corporate management wishing to explore careers in HR, Compulsorymodules for people working in management, technical changes have impacted on leadership, and organisational management consultancy,education Induction leadership and organisation learning and educational practices at development. and management development and development roles, and attracts the individual and organisational level. organisational development. The Introduction to Human participants from all over the world. MA develops the skills you need to Resources and Consulting Online Research and Inquiry It uses a combination of Rve day act as a change agent – designing Design and Dynamics of Learning Clinic (online): revisits the issues residential workshops and one and implementing interventions associated with research and Research Methods I online workshop, individual meetings, that develop human resources in inquiry that participants might be Organisational Learning and regular action learning sets, and pursuit of organisational objectives. encountering in carrying out their Knowledge Management online learning to develop a lively dissertation work and research. Taking a critical perspective on Advances in HR, Consulting and challenging learning community. theory and practice the programme Final Review: a Rnal review of and Leadership Rather than follow a syllabus invites you to engage with many the course as a whole and of Research Methods II participants choose the topic, diQerent ideas, concepts and ways participants’ learning over the perspective, and research methods of thinking about human resources Organisational Diagnosis two years and going forward. most appropriate to them or their and consulting, and about individual and Consulting organisations within the overall and organisational learning. Our International HR and Leadership domain of management learning dual focus on theory and practice Development and leadership. The residential is designed to enrich both your Quantitative and Survey workshops are devised around knowledge and your skills, making Research Methods these themes: you far more adept at knowing what will work where, and why. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 182/183

Management Science OurDepartmentofManagementSciencehasanoutstanding Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD teaching,researchandpublishingrecordandaworldwide MPhil/PhD We are interested in students who wish to undertake research in MRes/PhD in Statistics and DoctoralDirector reputationasaninternationalcentreofexcellence. Management Science, in any subject Operational Research with Professor Adam Letchford. area, and welcome contact even Industrial Applications (STOR-i) Duration before you have developed a viable We have one of the longest Graduates have found work in Integrated degrees (1+3) research proposal or topic. established departments of its consulting organisations, such Maddy Howarth 3 or 4 (1+3) years full-time. PhD HighWire Part-time also possible. type in Europe. Our research and as Cap Gemini or Accenture; in Graduate, MSc Operational Fully qualiRed applicants may MRes in Management Science teaching interests cover a wide operations research (OR), operations Entryrequirements embark directly on PhD or MPhil Research and Management Taught programmes range of areas including: management (OM), strategy Science Relevant Masters degree or programmes, but for those who need formulation and information systems equivalent. Exceptionally,an further training we have MRes and MSc in Operational Research e-Business The course structure (IS) groups in major companies such upper second class honours MSc options, which can be used and Management Science Information Management enabled me to gain as British Airways; and in specialist degree, or equivalent. as a route to PhD. (OR and MS) Logistics management roles – such as a credit core OR skills as well as Please see our research interests MSc in Logistics and Supply analyst for HSBC, forecaster with allowing for =exibility to IELTS Management Science for particular strengths in supervision, Chain Management British Telecom, or information specialise in particular areas 7.0 or equivalent (minimum but note that we can arrange for (L and SCM) Marketing Analytics systems architect with IBM. of interest, such as logistics or element scores apply). marketing analytics. Classes supervision for an even broader MSc in Management Science Operational Research Assessment Recent Engineering and Physical were varied and included range of topics. and Marketing Analytics Operations Management Systems Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) many external speakers from Original research and thesis. (MS and MA) Supply Chain Management investment at Lancaster for the academia and industry as well Furtherinformation MSc in Quantitative Finance Department of Management Systems as many practical workshops. www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Science, and Mathematics and Postgraduate enquiries The project placement at the departments/mansci Departmental resources are excellent Statistics builds on Lancaster’s long Ms Gay Bentinck end of the course was an with extensive computer facilities standing commitment to Statistics Tel: +44 (0)1524 592 408 excellent way of gaining real on hand and, within the University and Operational Research and its Fax: +44 (0)1524 592 060 life consultancy type experience library,a full range of journals, leading reputation in these Relds. It is Email: g.bentinck@ by carrying out a whole OR electronic databases and books. also testimony to the success of lancaster.ac.uk project for a real business recent initiatives such as the EPSRC www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Our postgraduate and PhD degree client, presenting the

Research degrees continued Our research interests MRes/PhD in Statistics Continual collaboration and Optionalmodules A wide variety of research takes The Information Systems and and Operational Research networking with our wide range (MRes – choose one) place intheDepartment,butwitha Technology Centre considers of industrial partners ensures that consistent focus on application to issues such as web based systems with Industrial Applications Topics in Modern Statistics (STOR-i) this programme will produce a new theoutsideworld.Muchoftheresearch for health care, methods for software generation of highly employable ExtremeValue Theory iscarriedoutforandalongsideexternal design and development, high DoctoralDirector researchers equipped with the Forecasting client organisations. The research speed computing technologies Professor Jonathan Tawn. skills required for eQective careers Logistics areas are loosely organised in several for commercial use and customer in academia or industry.Some of the groups as follows. relationship management systems Duration Longitudinal Data Analysis UK’s leading companies committed in the mail order sector. 4 years full-time (1+3). The Forecasting, Data Mining and to providing this support include Survival and Event History Analysis Market Modelling group tackles The Health Modelling group Entryrequirements Shell, Unilever and BT. Data Mining for Marketing, Sales a wide range of problems in is involved in issues such as and Finance First class honours degree, or its The programme begins with an marketing analytics. These include determining requirements for equivalent, in an undergraduate MRes, which provides a robust Optionalmodules supply chain forecasting and its link hospital staTng, modelling course with a substantial Suyan Guan grounding in the Reld and the (PhD – voluntary) to retailing and inventory planning; patient Sows and performance Graduate, MSc Management mathematical content. development of key research skills. modelling and forecasting the measurement and improvement. Public and Media Engagement Science and Marketing IELTS You will then identify a research topic demand for new products; the The Computer Simulation Analytics and plan your PhD research.You Impact of Research development of new computational 7.0 or equivalent (minimum group analyses systems including will also develop a versatile skill set Leadership and Project intelligence algorithms for data I particularly enjoyed element scores apply). manufacturing plants, distributed including: advanced problem solving, Management mining applications; the design learning statistical Assessment supply chains and public service modelling skills like spread programming, and teamwork, plus a Additional core and specialist of forecasting support systems; MRes: coursework and exam; provision. sheet modelling, data mining broad range of presentation and methodological material and dynamic pricing, which takes PhD: original research and thesis. dissemination skills. into account uncertain demand. The Soft OR group uses methods and credit scoring, which helped such as soft systems methodology to lay a solid foundation for Furtherinformation The remaining three years will be The Supply Chain Management to help decision makers manage the dissertation project and for www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk spent working on the PhD project and Modelling group researches complexity and to understand and my career. Apart from learning guided by appropriate supervisory into areas including green logistics, The STOR-i Doctoral Training formulate their problems, and also useful skills and knowledge, teams, with the option of taking global sourcing, sustainability, Centre oQers a unique four year considers ways in which “soft” and I also bene

Integrated degrees (1+3) HighWire We go beyond multidisciplinary MRes in Management Creating Innovative approaches by seeking a creative Science fusion between three key disciplines, People for Radical Change Programmedirector in the Digital Economy aiming to produce a new breed of innovative people who are able Professor Adam Letchford. DirectorofStudies to advance the state of the art in Duration Professor Gordon Blair. technical, design and business 12 months full-time. innovation. Duration Entryrequirements 4 years (1+3). The programme’s relevance is An upper second class honours ensured by our close alignment with DisciplineSpeci*cAdvice degree, or equivalent. the needs and goals of business and Professor Gordon Blair (Computing industry.We encourage technology IELTS and Communications); Dr Leon exchange and early adoption of 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Cruickshank (Design); Professor Mike emerging technologies, processes element scores apply). Chiasson (Management Science). and ideas. HighWire graduates Assessment Entryrequirements can work in challenging roles Coursework assignments, Upper second class honours degree in organisations, driving radical examination and dissertation. or Masters degree, or equivalent, in change in the digital economy. Furtherinformation one of the following discipline areas: The programme spans four years Computing, Design or Management. beginning with formal and practical www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ IELTS training, leading to a Masters of mres-mansci 6.5 or equivalent (minimum Research (MRes) and then The MRes is often used as a prelude element scores apply). progressing to PhD study. to a PhD application but is also attractive to employers. One third Assessment For more information on Lancaster’s of the programme focuses on taught Original research and thesis. Doctoral Training Centres, please see page 12. modules chosen from the wide range Furtherinformation oQered on our MSc programmes http://highwire.lancs.ac.uk and is designed to relate to your Reld of interest and Rll in gaps in HighWire is a world-class, cross- your knowledge. Two thirds of the disciplinary and user centric Doctoral programme is dedicated to your Training Centre based at Lancaster research project, beginning with University which brings together training in research techniques our expertise in Computing, Design and leading to either a dissertation and Management. or a research proposal. Successful performance on the MRes opens up the opportunity to register for PhD programmes in the Department. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Management Science 188/189

Taught programmes MSc in Operational The employment record of our Coremodules Optionalmodules Examplesofrecentprojects Research and Management graduates is excellent and they (All programmes) These mayvaryyearly,with Forecasting minute by minute are in demand from private and Science (OR and MS) Introductory Statistics some restrictions depending TVaudience size: ITVplc. public sector businesses for on programme studied, but most Problem Solving Skills for Modelling salmonella transmission their analytical skills. modules are open to students MSc in Logistics and Consultants in the UK egg supply: Food Supply Chain Management Our approach emphasises across all three programmes. Spreadsheet Modelling Standards Agency. (L and SCM) four themes: OR and MS choose three Forecasting fresh produce sales Quantitative Modelling: building Compulsorymodules or four from: using weather and promotional MSc in Management and using mathematical and (L and SCM) Problem Structuring information: Tesco. Science and Marketing statistical models to help people Strategic Supply Chain Computer Simulation Analytics (MS and MA) plan and make better decisions. Management Simulating operating policies Stochastic Modelling for an NHS Walk in Centre: ProgrammeDirector Systems Thinking: seeing the whole Global Sourcing (with SAP) Optimisation and Heuristics Liverpool Primary Care Trust. Karolina Professor Mike Wright. picture, not just part of the problem. Logistics Modelling Krzemieniewska MS and MA choose three Improving the performance Consulting Skills: how to work with Operations and Supply Excellence Graduate, MSc Logistics and Duration or four from: of operational control rooms: 12 months full-time. people and to make an impact. Compulsorymodules Supply Chain Management Data Mining for Marketing, Greater Manchester Police. Entryrequirements Real World Focus: putting theory (OR and MS) Sales and Finance I found the MSc into practice. very helpful because An upper second class honours Introduction to Operational Forecasting MSc in Quantitative Research and Management sophisticated and di>cult degree or its equivalent. The three programmes share a Finance Science Marketing Analytics and Modelling topics were presented in a very core of taught modules, and then IELTS Marketing Research Methods Please see entry under Economics. understandable way – especially oQer diQerent paths through options 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Compulsorymodules valuable for someone like me, and a four month project, many All students choose two or three element scores apply). (OR and MS) who had no previous experience of which are carried out within optional modules from those Introduction to Management in the subject. Assessment organisations and provide excellent already mentioned plus: Science and Marketing Analytics Assignments, formal examinations, My project with Shell lasted networking opportunities as well as SAS Programming for projects, group work, interactive from mid-May until mid- the chance to use acquired analytical Business Analytics exercises and dissertation. skills. Those wishing to go on to PhD September. I joined a Statistics International Marketing and Chemometrics Group in Furtherinformation level can choose a research project. Pricing Analytics and Chester. I was involved in www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Revenue Management business solutions and inventory masters/management-science control projects, but I chose the E-Marketing assessment of the ‘Prediction These programmes are ideal Logistics if you wish to work in decision Toolbox’, developed by the support, business analytics, project Global Sourcing Group, to be my main MSc management, marketing analytics, C++ project. In the company I was logistics, supply chain, industrial given lots of responsibility. See website for further clariRcation engineering, operational research I had contact with experts www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ or management science. and managers in many

Marketing TheDepartmentofMarketingistheoldestintheUK. Research degrees Itwasestablishedin1965withthe3rstProfessorof MPhil/PhD by research Taught programmes MarketinginaUKuniversityandwenowhaveathriving MSc/MRes in Advanced communityofpostgraduatestudents. Marketing Management MSc in Management (with a pathway in Marketing) The Department has more than Business Marketing and 15 members of academic staQ Purchasing: Inter-organisational Number of postgraduate and there are a number of staQ in relationships; supply chains and students other departments in LUMS who marketing; business models and 70+ have interests in particular areas supply networks; product-service Postgraduate enquiries of Marketing. oQerings in business markets; managers and networks; Head of Department Our postgraduate research students negotiations and contracts. Professor Nick Alexander have access to experienced staQ and Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 996 resources in the University,but also Marketing In Practice: Critical Fax: +44 (0)1524 593 928 contribute to existing programmes of perspectives on the utility of the Email: [email protected] research in the Department. Doctoral classical marketing management www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ students are important contributors discourse; character of marketing departments/marketing Joly Zou to existing programmes of research. managerial work; the reality of the General enquiries MSc Advanced Marketing marketing managerial milieu; Management managerial sense making and Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 733 Our research judgement; management as a socio Fax: +44 (0)1524 510 739 This MSc programme interests political practice; strategyas practice. Email: [email protected] did not disappoint me. Advanced students are able We cover a wide range of sub- Retail and Marketing Channels: to gain deeper knowledge disciplines within Marketing and Manufacturer retailer relationships; in marketing; it is carefully there are, broadly,four main areas power and conSict in channel designed for future market of research: networks; and, new channel formations and the roles of leaders, and covers all essential Consumer Behaviour: Symbolic intermediaries. Internationalisation

Research degrees Taught programmes MPhil/PhD The Department has a lively research MSc in Advanced Our MSc is unique and the class IELTS atmosphere with over 20 research size is tightly controlled to enable the Entryrequirements Marketing Management 7.0 or equivalent (minimum students currently registered. staQ-student and student-student element scores apply). Relevant Masters degree at Research students are expected ProgrammeDirector contact necessary for the forms distinction level or, equivalent to take a full part in department life, Dr Peter Lenney. and processes of learning required. Assessment and a distinction grade achieved attending seminars and consortia, Individual and group coursework, Duration The programme has been approved in Master’s research dissertation, and presenting papers. Full-time examination and dissertation. 12 months full-time. and accredited by the Chartered plus a viable research proposal. students will be required to take Institute of Marketing to provide Furtherinformation research methodology courses run Entryrequirements Exceptionally,an upper second directentryontotheCIM’sProfessional www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mres-amm by LUMS or other Faculties. Part-time An upper second class honours class honours degree, or equivalent, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. in Marketing or Management will students who are unable to attend degree, or equivalent, in Marketing The MRes degree is based on be considered. courses will be given guided reading or with a substantial Marketing Compulsorymodules the MSc in Advanced Marketing and activities to make up any gaps component. We will consider Marketing in Practice Management and shares the taught IELTS in their research practice. Jekatrina Rindt non-business related degrees component with students from both Researching Markets 7.0 or equivalent (minimum MSc Advanced Marketing for candidates with signiRcant programmes studying together. Research degrees are most likely and Marketing element scores apply). Management work experience in marketing. MRes students develop a scholarly to be completed successfully and Developing a Critical research focused dissertation and/ Assessment Lancaster University IELTS in good time when there is a good Understanding of Marketing or doctoral research proposal. Original research and thesis. match between the interest and provided a perfect

Organisation,Work and Technology Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD MPhil/PhD We oQer excellent postgraduate student support. Supervision is Taught programmes TheDepartmentofOrganisation,WorkandTechnology DoctoralDirector an essential aspect of the research MSc in Human Resource and Professor TheoVurdubakis. wasfoundedin1969inresponsetoagrowingrecognition relationship and we always have two Knowledge Management oftheimportanceofthestudyofpeopleinorganisations. Entryrequirements members of staQ involved with each International MA in Practicing An upper second class honours doctoral student. The Department Management (IMPM) degree, or equivalent, in a Social also organises a series of weekly Science subject. seminars with leading national Number of postgraduate With 14 full-time academic staQ and international academics and students IELTS this is a multidisciplinary group of encourages students to organise 406 social scientists dedicated to 7.0 or equivalent (minimum annual working conferences at research and teaching in the element scores apply). which they can present and develop Postgraduate enquiries interconnected areas of work, Assessment their own work. Head of Department organisations, and management Professor Bill Cooke Original research and thesis. Our research interests cover a variety in the twenty-Rrst century. Tel: +44 (0)1524 592 312 of aspects of contemporary work, Furtherinformation Fax: +44 (0)1524 594 060 We have a wide array of expertise management and organisations. in human resource management www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Email: [email protected] (HRM),informationsystems,knowledge departments/owt We study the relationships between www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ HRM and KM processes, as well departments/owt management (KM), organisation We have established an excellent as between globalisation and work theory,social psychology and reputation for interdisciplinary in the knowledge economy.We sociology.Our thematic interests research. Our doctoral programme systematically investigate processes include the form and structure of is a central feature of our provision of organisational change and their organisations and organising in the and we strive to make it a substantial, relationships with information twenty-Rrst century; globalisation vibrant and rewarding experience technology,as well as the complex and the cultural and political for postgraduate students. economy of contemporary work; issues of business ethics and HRM and employment relations; We welcome PhD and MPhil corporate governance. proposals from students focused and, the social, economic, ethical We have a strong interest in the on any of our areas of research and political factors shaping the theoretical frameworks through interest, and are keen to support the processes through which which work organisations are development of research proposals technologies are constructed analysed and the implication of from an early stage. and used for managerial and such theories. Also important to us organisational purposes. are the broader social, ethical and The distinctive philosophy and ethos environmental concerns raised by towards the study of management the intersection of contemporary and organisations has earned the economic, cultural, organisational Department international recognition andmanagerialpractices.Weorganise and reputation. our research in interdisciplinary strands and the crossovers of staQ between them provide the Choosing LUMS is one of the best decisions Department with a coherent focus. I have made – the programme has really helped me gain an in-depth understanding of HR & KM. The teaching di1ers a lot from other universities in the UK. Naginlal Modi employed with Arriva North London For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Management School – Organisation, Work and Technology 196/197

Our research Taught programmes interests MSc in Human Resource As human creative and innovative International Masters in The programme focuses on resources are seen as the foundation Rve modules designed around Organisation Studies: We have and Knowledge Practicing Management of organisational and individual managerial mind sets rather than a long established international Management performance, management’s main functional silos. With each module standing for our scholarly and MA in Practicing ProgrammeDirector aspiration in successful global and lasting approximately ten days, critically informed analysis Management Dr Karen Dale. local organisations is the mobilisation and delivered in a diQerent country of diverse managerial practices of people and knowledge. As global ProgrammeDirector (England, Canada, India, China and in a variety of empirical settings. Duration market pressures increase steadily, Professor Lucas Introna. Brazil), the MA manages to be both 12 months full-time. HRM, Work and Globalisation: the eQectiveness of management Duration truly international and to Rt perfectly As the societal power of HRM Entryrequirements and organisations depend upon their with the world of work. 24 months part-time (modular). has consolidated since the 1980s, An upper second class honours human and knowledge resources. Participants move between our research focuses on the degree, or equivalent, in a relevant Entryrequirements The MSc provides you with a deep concept based training and their relationships between work, subject for example Management Minimum of 15 years of work understanding of these essential real life experiences, and also beneRt organisational structures and and Business Studies, Social experience including extensive themes and equips you for a career from peer to peer learning, with cultures, and the social reproduction Sciences (e.g. Sociology,Psychology, managerial experience. in a critical position in contemporary observation, visits, and feedback. of identity through new kinds of or Applied Social Science) History, management. Graduates of the IELTS people management practices Geography,Philosophy,English, Over 50 leading companies and programme have entered a wide 7.0 or equivalent (minimum with an increasingly global reach. Languages, Arts or other Humanities. variety of jobs in the private and organisations from around the element scores apply). Applicants with relevant work world have sent staQ to participate. Technologyand Organisation: public sector, including management experience from other degree Assessment This strand of our research is and consultancy positions in human Modules disciplines are encouraged to apply. resource management, knowledge ReSective papers after each located in our Centre for the Study Managing Self: The ReSective management, or general of Technology and Organisation. IELTS module and major paper. management. Others have moved Mind-set This is the single biggest grouping of 7.0 or equivalent (minimum Key fact into roles in purchasing, sales and Furtherinformation Managing Organisations: researchers in the Reld of Technology element scores apply). Want something diFerent retailing, taken up local and central www.impm.org The Analytic Mind-set and Organisation Studies in the UK government posts, or pursued from the classic executive and internationally. Assessment The International Masters in Managing Context: The Worldly careers in higher education. MBA? Weare partners Coursework, examination Practicing Management (IMPM) Mind-set in a global initiative Management and Society: and dissertation. Modules is a real alternative to the mainstream Managing Relationships: for students from a This area of research is concerned Furtherinformation Human Resource Management: of MBAs. It is designed for highly The Collaborative Mind-set professional background. with broader societal concerns raised experienced managers and www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/ Contexts, Controversies and Managing Change and The International Masters by contemporary organisational and entrepreneurs, enabling them to masters/MAHRMandKM Critiques Continuity: The Action Mind-set in Practicing Management managerial practices with speciRc reRne their leadership skills and make HRM: Human Resource oFers modular teaching reference to governance, ethics The MSc oQers in-depth analyses a lasting impact on their organisation. Management II: The Rise and in Lancaster and then and the environment. of the key themes in twenty-Rrst Its design and processes were Growth of HRM Theories and in Canada, India, Brazil century management: Human inspired by the lifelong study of Techniques and China. Resource Management (HRM), managerial practice by Professor Knowledge Management (KM), Introduction to Knowledge Henry Mintzberg, the Canadian and Change Management. Management management guru, who has taught Contemporary organisations Knowledge Management as on the IMPM since its foundation. see these as vital dimensions Social Practice: Global, Ethical of competitive advantage in and Cultural Issues an increasingly fast changing Organisations in the 21st Century global economy. The Management of Organisational Change The Rise of Management Ideas and Concepts Analysing Management Practices Quantitative Methods in Management Practice For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology 198/199

Faculty of Science and Technology TheFacultyofScienceandTechnologyisbuzzingwith Departments 200 Computing and peoplewithbigideas.Wehaveinnovativewaysofteaching, Communications newMastersdegreestohelpyoubuildyourcareer,arange 206 Engineering 212 Lancaster Environment ofwaysinwhichyoucanstudyforyourdoctorate,andnew Centre (LEC) labsandbuildingstoworkin. 226 Mathematics and Statistics 234 Physics All this is built on the foundation of our We have received grants from Many of the world’s most challenging 238 Psychology excellentscientists’andtechnologists’ international organisations such problems span discipline boundaries, deeprootsincorescientiTcdisciplines. as the European Commission, and as such science at Lancaster NATO and European Space Agency; University puts emphasis on During the last year, the Faculty has from UK Government departments interdisciplinary working approaches. attracted more than £18m in research such as the DTI and DEFRA; UK It is common for students’ research income. Our research is world-class research councils, national agencies projects and Masters programmes to with 94% of the Faculty’s research (Environment Agency,Health and cross traditional subject boundaries, outputscategorisedasofinternational Safety Executive); as well as the Royal to gain new insights into problems quality in the Research Assessment Society and British Academy,major that are simply too complex for any Exercise (RAE) 2008 and the medical funders and charities single discipline to tackle. relevance of this research is proven (NHS Executive, Wellcome Trust by the types of partnerships we have. The University’s science and NW Cancer Research Fund). and technology community is Major companies such as Unilever The quality of our research is mirrored international with over 23% of our and BP have invested in our projects in the excellence of our teaching. 815 postgraduate students coming and supported our work and we have We will equip you to address complex from overseas and being taught by an established business partnership and important scientiTc problems staS from all over the globe.You may and enterprise programme across and technological challenges. Our wish to get involved with a range science and technology.Our teaching material is directly informed of partnerships at a European and partnershipsarewithlargecompanies by our world-class research, much global level and all postgraduates and a signiTcant number of smaller of which has had a signiTcant impact will have the opportunity to interact companies,manyofwhichareresident on people’s lives. with visiting international scholars. onourcampus.Wealsohaveanumber of collaborations with business, which Lancaster University staS have DeanofFaculty provide postgraduate students strong relationships with business to Professor Mary Smyth with valuable opportunities to ensure that your learning is relevant AssociateDeanfor gain experience of working with and innovative. A postgraduate PostgraduateStudies a business while studying. qualiTcation from us is the ideal Professor Awais Rashid launch pad for your professional career in the UK or overseas. AssociateDeanforResearch Professor Mike Kosch Numberofpostgraduate students 402 Research 413 Taught For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – School of Computing and Communications 200/201

School of Computing and Communications

TheSchoolofComputingandCommunicationsis We also oSer a PhD (Professional MSc by Research Research degrees Route) for those with a track record DirectorofStudies PhD, PhD (Professional of research in an industrial hometotheUniversity’sworld-classresearchand Route), MPhil environment who are interested Professor CostasXydeas. teachingactivitiesintheareasofComputerScience, in gaining a doctoral qualiTcation. Duration MSc (by Research) CommunicationsSystemsandICT. You may come to us directly for the 12 months full-time, 24 months Integrated degrees (1+3) purpose of doing a PhD or apply to part-time. work on our research projects, and PhD (HighWire) Entryrequirements The school oSers an extensive You will experience high quality tuition we will encourage you to pursue Core MSc programmes Research degrees a part-time PhD alongside your Upper second class honours range of high quality options from world renowned academics, MSc in Computer Science for postgraduate study.With41 including individual supervision PhD, PhD (Professional employment. degree, or equivalent. MSc in Communication academicstaS,51researchers and mentoring. Combined with Route), MPhil We recommend that you visit IELTS and 440 students (of which over state of the art teaching spaces Systems DirectorofStudies our website to read the latest 6.5 or equivalent. 200 are enrolled on postgraduate and laboratory resources, our information about our projects and Professor Hans Gellersen. Assessment Specialist MSc programmes) the school provides extensive PhD programme and research areas. Here you will also Learning contract, literature programmes a vibrant learning environment built unique range of one year MSc Entryrequirements Tnd details on preparing proposals, review and dissertation. MSc in Network and on an internationally renowned courses will ensure that you work on contacting individual staS and Upper second class honours degree, Internet Systems research portfolio. at the highest level possible. or its equivalent, in Computing, on funding. Furtherinformation MSc in Cyber Security Your postgraduate studies will place Our partnerships with industry and Electronics/Electrical Engineering, http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/phd Under individual supervision you’ll (also PgCert) you in the heart of an academic unit commerce are exemplary and you Mathematics or a closely related work to become a leading expert The MSc by Research can be started ranked tenth in the UK in the recent can beneTt from internships and discipline. Professional Route option MSc in E-Business in your area, while research skills at any time in the year and is tailored Research Assessment Exercise project/dissertation placements is also available. and Innovation courses will support your learning to the individual student. (100% of our output was identiTed as well opportunities for part-time IELTS and help you realise your maximum Number of postgraduate in the RAE as being of international employment. It is also worth noting 6.5 or equivalent. potential. Annual progress review You will Trst take an induction students quality). Our latest teaching quality that funding via studentship is panels keep your work on track and course leading to the production of Assessment 200 review ranking was 24/24. typically available for a number of our seminar programmes and state a learning contract with a research our postgraduate degrees. Please Original research and thesis. of the art facilities mean there’s supervisor,you’ll then develop a Head of School visit our website for details: Furtherinformation plenty of ideas and technologies research proposal which is assessed and forms the basis of the rest of Professor Geo: Coulson www.lancs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/ http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/phd to stimulate your development postgraduate-fees-and-funding as a research scientist. your study. Postgraduate enquiries We welcome applications from You will then progress to a period Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 311 Whatever your career aspirations well qualiTed, able and enthusiastic There are numerous opportunities of independent research project Email: scc-msc-enquiries@ our open door policy means that students for PhD (three years to collaborate and to present work and complete a project lancaster.ac.uk our dedicated academic staS are full-time, four to sixyears part-time) your research nationally and dissertation. Upon successful always on hand to help you realise and MPhil (two years) programmes internationallyvia our extensive completion of the MSc, you will have Research enquiries them. We look forward to welcoming in any of our research areas. research and industrial partnerships. you to your future at Lancaster. Also, you may have the opportunity clearly demonstrated your ability Tel: +44 (0)1524 510515 to work as a teaching assistant on to meet the required high levels Email: scc-phd-enquiries@ our taught programmes; a valuable of technical professionalism. lancaster.ac.uk source of experience and income. www.scc.lancs.ac.uk For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – School of Computing and Communications 202/203

Our research interests Integrated degrees Taught programmes The work of the School of Computing Our grant portfolio reUects our (1+3) HighWire is a world-class, cross- Coreprogrammes Modules are delivered through and Communications spans Tve commitment to collaborative disciplinary and user centric Doctoral alternating intensive blocks of tuition, major sub Telds of research: research, including international HighWire Training Centre which brings together MSc in Computer Science followed by assignment periods. research. We attract more funding Creating Innovative Lancaster’s extensive expertise in DirectorofStudies This allows for focused work and is Communications and Networking People for Radical Change per staS member for Computing and Computing,DesignandManagement. Dr Andrew Scott. also ideal for part-time study as other Computer Systems Communications research from in the Digital Economy commitments can be worked around We go beyond multidisciplinary Duration Intelligent Systems Europe than any other University your studies. Projects are supervised DirectorofStudies approaches by seeking a creative in the UK. 12 months full-time, 24 months one on one with a member of Software Engineering Professor Gordon Blair. fusion between three key disciplines, part-time. academic staS and can be research- Interdisciplinary and Applied aiming to produce a new breed of Human-Computer Interaction Disciplinespeci/cadvice led or taken in cooperation with an Research: In addition to our focused innovative people who are able to Entryrequirements Professor Gordon Blair (Computing industrial partner. Across all our activities, our research Second class honours degree, or academic research, we believe in and Communications); Dr Leon drive exciting advances in technical, shares a strong engineering ethos its equivalent, in Computer Science Compulsorymodules conducting research in partnership Cruickshank (Design); Dr Mike design and business innovation. that emphasises an understanding or a closely related discipline. with end users and industry. Chiasson (Management). Advanced Distributed Systems of real-world challenges and The programme’s continuing Relevant industry experience Advanced Interactive focuses on the development and We are actively engaged in Entryrequirements relevance is ensured by our close may be considered. interdisciplinary research in areas alignment with the needs and Systems Design experimental evaluation of systems. Upper second class honours degree ranging from signal processing goals of business and industry. IELTS or Masters degree, or equivalent, Systems Engineering Our research is supported by grants and wireless networking to We encourage technology exchange 6.5 or equivalent. in one of the following disciplines; A Research or Industrial from the UK Research Councils, the innovative user interaction, software and early adoption of emerging Computing, Design or Management. Assessment Focused Dissertation European Commission and industrial engineering, cyber security and technologies, processes and Coursework, exams and dissertation. sponsors. The total value of our natural language processing. IELTS ideas. HighWire graduates can Optionalmodules current grants exceeds £12m. work in challenging roles in Furtherinformation (mayvary from year to year) We have research projects in many 6.5 or equivalent. organisations, driving radical http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ areas including health (‘wireless Advanced Networking and Assessment change in the digital economy. courses/AdvancedCS e-health’); transport (e.g. aviation the Internet security); energy management; Original research and thesis. The programme spans four years The Computer Science programme Mobile Computing online security,crime Tghting, counter Furtherinformation beginning with formal and practical oSers a distinct pathway of study Network and System Security terrorism; environmental informatics, training, leading to a Masters of http://highwire.lancs.ac.uk designed for those who have already Ubiquitous Computing emergency response and computing Research (MRes) and then studied Computer Science or a for energy conservation. This has led progressing to PhD study. related subject and now wish to Advanced Topics in Networking to the establishment of numerous move their skills up to the next level. Contemporary Operating For more information on Lancaster’s test beds and long term deployed Systems: Inside Microsoft Doctoral Training Centres, please see ‘Living Laboratories’ with real The course oSers the opportunity Windows and Linux page 12. communities (e.g. Wray wireless- to specialise in a range of aspects of computer science, all starting from Aspect-Oriented Software mesh, e-Campus interactive public Development displays). These serve as unique Key fact a common core, and each requiring resources for conducting novel The School’s ground taught modules, a project System Dependability research and supporting teaching. breaking work on keeping dissertation and a self-study children safe online and research methods module. protecting the Internet from attack have been chosen by the Big Ideas for the Future report as two of the most important research projects taking place in universities today. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – School of Computing and Communications 204/205

Taught programmes continued Coreprogrammescontinued Graduates from this course are Specialistprogrammes The course uses modules and MSc/PgCert in The technical modules within the actively sought after by employers laboratories to deliver innovative Cyber Security degree oSer the skills and knowledge MSc in Communication in high technology industries. MSc in Network and content and teaching, including required to enable students to Systems The course is delivered through Internet Systems lectures from international experts DirectorofStudies obtain the industrially recognised Professor Awais Rashid. DirectorofStudies taught modules, each with focused in the Teld, and the opportunity for professional qualiTcations of CISSP teaching, followed by laboratory DirectorofStudies collaborative study with other high (CertiTed Information Systems Professor Garik Markarian. Duration Dr Andrew Scott. assignments and a research led proTle European Universities. 12 months full-time, 24 Security Professional), CEH (CertiTed Duration or industrially driven dissertation, Duration Compulsorymodules or 36 months part-time. Ethical Hacker) and CHFI (Computer 12 months full-time, 24 months in which you are supported by Hacking Forensic Investigator). 12 months full-time. Introduction to Networking part-time. a member of academic staS Entryrequirements PgCert students take the initial or linked to an industry partner. Entryrequirements Introduction to Computer Upper second class honours Entryrequirements modules and may progress to a Second class honours degree, Systems degree, or its equivalent, in Second class honours degree, Compulsorymodules PgDip and then MSc by completing or its equivalent. Relevant industry Network and Distributed Psychology,Computing or a closely or its equivalent, in Electronic/ Digital Communications further modules and a dissertation. experience may be considered. Systems Programming related discipline. Relevant industry Electrical Engineering, Physics or Digital Signal Processing experience may be considered. Modules Mathematics. Relevant industry IELTS Network and Systems Secure Communications Information System Security experience may be considered. Architecture IELTS and DRM 6.5 or equivalent. Management Advanced Networking 6.5 or equivalent. IELTS Assessment A Research or Industrial and the Internet Information System Penetration 6.5 or equivalent. Focused Dissertation Coursework and dissertation. Assessment and Countermeasures A Research or Industrially Coursework, exam and dissertation. Assessment Optionalmodules Furtherinformation Focused Dissertation Information System Forensic Coursework, exams and dissertation. (Mayvary from year to year) http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ Furtherinformation Investigation Optionalmodules http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/masters/ Furtherinformation Error Protection courses/NIS Information System Risk (Mayvary from year to year) courses/CyberSecurity Management http://scc.lancs.ac.uk/ Speech/Audio and Image/ There is continuing and increasing masters/courses Video Coding demand for highly-educated Mobile Computing The overall aim of this MSc is to Cybercrime professionals with an awareness Network and System Security equip you with the knowledge Introduction to Law for Cyber Thiscourseisprimarilyconcernedwith Wireless Broadband, WiMAX, of cutting edge networking and skills necessary to work within Security Specialists providinggraduateswiththespecialist and LTE Advanced Topics in Networking technologies capable of inUuencing the IT security profession. It takes skillsassociatedwithnextgeneration Intelligent Systems Crime and Criminal Behaviour future developments. This industry advantage of Lancaster having digitaltelecommunicationssuchas Network and System Security Estimation in Navigation, facing MSc oSers a unique balance: recently been awarded the highly WiMAXandLongTermEvolution(LTE) Positioning and Communications it is suitable for graduates from prestigious status of an EPSRC- Dissertation wirelessbroadbandcommunication Sensor Networks disciplines other than computer Key fact GCHQ Academic Centre of systems,IPMultimediaSubsystem science, yet equips its graduates Be part of the region’s Excellence in Cyber Security (IMS),MIMOsystems,space-time MSc in E-Business with the advanced skills needed to leading centre for ICT Research, and combines advanced coding,softwaredeTnedradio,and and Innovation succeed as networking specialists. research and commercial technical skills with disciplines such reconTgurableanalogueanddigitalRF innovation. The School as Economics, Risk Management, This is a collaborative scheme systems.Italsoprovidesknowledge A strong core programme provides of Computing and Psychology and Social Science. Its run jointly by the School of andskillsinthegeneraluseofDSP a thorough grounding in computer Communications has links strength and uniqueness lies in its Computing and Communications techniquesinmanydiSerentareas systems, networking and systems with over 500 companies, multidisciplinary nature, merging and the Lancaster University includingroboticsandautonomous architectures, and the fundamentals developing cutting edge expertise from across Lancaster’s Management School. Please see systems,hi-Tanddomesticelectronic of programming. After this, a range technology and providing faculties to educate the next the Management School entry equipment,medicalsystems, of options and a dissertation allow knowledge services which generation of security specialists. on page 170 for information. geophysicalandunderwater,sensor you to Tne tune the degree to match support partnerships and networks,aerospace,andautomotive your interests. placements for our students. andenvironmentalsystems. Key partners include Nokia, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, BAE Systems, NEC, Panasonic, HP, BT Exact, NTT DoCoMo and Ford. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Engineering 206/207

Engineering TheEngineeringDepartmentspecialisesinmultidisciplinary engineeringresearch,particularlyintheareasofenergy, The Department has extremely MPhil/PhD/EngD Research degrees good industry contacts and nuclearengineeringandmicrosystems,andhasclose DirectorofStudies MSc in Engineering generates opportunities for short (by Research) linkswithmanyindustries. term industrial research projects, Individual supervisor. which can be linked to an MSc in Duration MPhil/PhD Engineering. These are ideal for EngD in Nuclear Engineering The Department has expanded 3–4 years full-time, 6–8 years Research degrees students with industrial experience substantiallysince 2001 with part-time. who wish to work in a speciTc area, Taught programmes subsequent researchvalued in MSc in Engineering and prefer Uexibility to the taught Entryrequirements MSc/PgDip in Safety and excess of £6.5m. Support of students (by Research) MSc programmes. Upper second class honours degree, Environmental Management and research is obtained from a wide DirectorofStudies or its equivalent, in an Engineering of Nuclear Decommissioning rangeofsourcesincludingEngineering Flexibilityisthekeytothisprogramme. Individual supervisor. or associated discipline. Relevant (part-time) and Physical Sciences Research It begins with an induction that leads industrial or related experience Council (EPSRC), European Union Duration to a learning contract with a research MSc/PgDip in Mechanical will also be considered. Engineering (EU), Science andTechnology 12 months full-time, 24 months supervisor and often an industry IELTS Facilities Council (STFC),Technology part-time. contact; this sets the direction of MSc/PgDip in Safety StrategyBoard (TSB), Charitable your research project work and 6.5 or equivalent. Engineering (part-time) Entryrequirements Foundations, KnowledgeTransfer identiTes your research training Assessment MSc in Smart Systems Partnerships (KTP) and industry. Upper second class honours degree, needs.You then select from the Original research and thesis. Engineering Professor Malcolm Joyce The Department continues to grow or equivalent with strong evidence research training programmes signiTcantlywith the construction of of excellence in research and writing. oSered by the Faculty’s Graduate Furtherinformation Number of postgraduate Head of Department a new building due to begin in 2013. IELTS School to make sure that your skills www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk students The Engineering This will provide students with access are developed to meet your needs. 6.5 or equivalent. 110 Department at Lancaster to modern teaching and lab spaces. Regular supervision and access to Applications for postgraduate study University is a dynamic general Assessment seminar groups, together with interim (full-time, part-time and industry Postgraduate enquiries engineering environment where According to the 2008 Research based) by research, leading to an Interim reports with a Tnal research reports, ensure good Admissions and specialists in electronics, control Assessment Exercise, 100% of the MPhil, PhD, or EngD are welcomed. dissertation based on the research. progress towards a Tnal project Recruitment Coordinator: and design work alongside each research outputs from Engineering Research in the department is dissertation. Michelle Atkins other, often on shared projects. have been judged to be internationally Furtherinformation grouped into seven main areas, Tel: +44(0)1524 592 275 We aim to work on the big recognised.The Department is home www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk The department has an annual each drawing on a range of Email: Eng-GradAdm@ questions that face our world to a number of dedicated research MSc by Research scholarship diSerent Telds. The areas are: centres including the Lloyds’ Register scheme generously supported lancaster.ac.uk today, appealing to current Advanced Structures EducationalTrust Centre for Nuclear by the Sir John Fisher Foundation. www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk issues and agenda at UK and (Smart Polymers) International level. Examples Engineering and Decommissioning, This scholarship is open to UK Control and Instrumentation include our work on Homeland the Centre for Microsystems students interested in nuclear or Security technologies, low carbon Engineering and the Lancaster maritime engineering research. Micro and Nano Technology energy technologies, the design Product Development Unit. Mobile Robots Engineering also coordinates the of future particle accelerators Nuclear Engineering and pioneering research in the cross-disciplinaryresearch activity packaging of microelectronic in energy,via EnergyLancaster,is a Energy systems. We collaborate widely founder member of the Cockcroft High Power Microwave both within the University Institute for Particle Accelerator Engineering and with other universities Engineering and is host to the EPSRC Please note that the EngD is and international Nuclear EngD Programme and Sir dedicated to Nuclear Engineering. engineering companies. John Fisher Foundation MSc by research scholarship scheme. Industryvalues this excellence and the Department is one of the top rated in the countryfor graduate employment success. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Engineering 208/209

Our research interests Nuclear Engineering: This activity Advanced Structures: We are Energy: LUREG (Lancaster University spans a broad range of interests from a member of the North West Renewable Energy Group) projects the radiation tolerance of electronic Composites Centre. Our research include capturing the renewable systemsusedinmedicalradiotherapy, includes reinforced polymer energy of sea waves, hydropower leading to the development of composites, and smart structures; and tidal currents; investigating instrumentation for radiation analysis of the performance of the potential for renewable energy in detection, through to materials structural grade GRP (Glass North-West England and developing characterisation and analysis, waste Reinforced Plastic) and HF (Hybrid micro generation systems that could remediation and decontamination Fibre) composite proTles, made by bring electricity to the third world. and the study of actinide chemistry. pultrusion (an eVcient and economic The department also coordinates composites manufacturing process); EnergyLancaster,across-disciplinary Control and Instrumentation: and, uses in secondary structures research group designed to tackle This includes research into the in aggressive environments. the global challenges of climate design of advanced Proportional- change by bringing together low Integral-Plus (PIP) control systems Micro and Nano Technology: carbon supply technologies. with inherent model based predictive Our Centre for Microsystems control action; state dependent Engineering has research interests HighPowerMicrowaveEngineering: parameter models, environmental in system-on-chip and microsystem The Microwave Research group has control, motorway traVc networks, test and reliability engineering; an international reputation for its work wave energy converters and the integration of micro technologies in the niche Teld of microwave tubes, Earth system under mitigation for into highly integrated systems; including making contributions to the climate change; captain tool box design methodologies and functions stimulation of travelling wave tubes for time series analysis, forecasting to aid manufacture of Micro and (TWTs), klystrons and magnetrons, and control. Nano Technology based systems; design of high eVciency broadband, integration of test support functions TWT ampliTers for next generation Mobile Robots: Following on from intobothsystem-on-chipapplications satellite communications systems the above, our research into mobile and microsystem devices; design for and high power magnetrons for robots includes construction and micro and nano manufacture. Active industrial heating systems. decommissioning robotics, including projects in bio-MEMS related to intelligent rule based control for Lancaster is a founder member integrated microUuidic sensor chip; digging machinery with JCB (an of the Cockcroft Institute for design and test of data converters; international ‘Trst’); computer control, Accelerator Science and Technology, novelmodellinganddesigntechniques sensor systems, drives, mechanism and has close ties with E2V for MEMS; modelling and analysis design, and the development of Technologies (Marconi Applied activities in nano electronic system intelligent knowledge based systems; Technologies), Daresbury Laboratory, design; and, nano magnetism. adding intelligence to the world’s Trst ESTEC, the Central Electronics heavy tool deployment manipulator; Engineering Research Institute and, a double arm manipulator for (Pilani, India), the BeijingVacuum nuclear decommissioning work. Electronics Research Institute, Beijing Medical Equipment Institute, and the Institute of Electronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Engineering 210/211

Taught programmes MSc/PgDip in Safety MSc students must submit an These areas will continue to be very Assessment The Design of Safety Critical Advances have already been made and Environmental individual dissertation consisting of a important to the UK economy,and Coursework and/or examination Systems through, for example, the integration Management of Nuclear substantial piece of literature based indeed to all developed economies. and a dissertation. Nuclear Safety Environment or of gyroscopes into mobile phones research work in the area of study. and the use of silicon micro mirrors Decommissioning The taught part of this course Aerospace Safety Environment Furtherinformation in high deTnition displays. However, Modules consists of six compulsory Intelligent Control DirectorofStudies www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk further advances over the coming Engineering Research Methods modules covering system design Professor Malcolm Joyce. years are expected to revolutionise and modelling, mechanics, control, As engineering systems become Operational Safety MSc Smart Systems health care, environmental Duration CAD/CAM, and renewable energy more complex it is increasingly Nuclear Engineering Systems Engineering monitoring, and energy by way of 24 months part-time resources and devices. A major diVcult to show that they will hand held devices for rapid detection (industry based). The Nuclear Engineering industrial project allows you to extend operate safely for their whole life. DirectorofStudies of cancers, low cost toxin detection, Environment your knowledge by exploring an area The programme addresses this Professor Andrew Richardson. Entryrequirements problem by exposing students to and miniaturised energy harvesters Project Management in UK Nuclear that especially interests you, whilst Second class honours degree, the knowledge and techniques of Duration (to replace batteries). Decommissioning giving experience of the way in which safety engineering appropriate to 12 months full-time, 24 months or its equivalent, in an Engineering a complete product or process This course will focus on these Decommissioning Technology a wide spectrum of industries. part-time. discipline, Chemistry,Environmental requirement in industry would be miniaturised systems which are able ScienceorPhysics.HNDorequivalent and Robots addressed. It is suitable for those from Entryrequirements to describe and diagnose a situation, together with appropriate industrial Environmental Decision Making a conventional engineering Second class honours degree, detect critical conditions, and identify experience may be considered. The PgDip covers a selection of Risk Assessment and Remediation background who Tnd themselves or its equivalent, in a related and address each other.They may taught modules, with no individual IELTS operating in a safety related industry, Engineering discipline which may also be energy autonomous and dissertation. Students may progress engineers in the early part of their include Communications, Electrical networked. Students will learn how to 6.5 or equivalent. MSc/PgDip in to an MSc given good results. Mechanical Engineering careers, and those in senior Engineering, Computer Systems design micro sensors and actuators Assessment Modules management. and Physics. A HND together with that are interfaced to physical, Coursework and/or examination DirectorofStudies Intelligent System Control In addition to the generic safety appropriate practical experience biological, chemical, thermal or and a dissertation. Dr Dongpu Cao. Mechanics and Actuators modules, two modules deal with may also be acceptable. electromagnetic systems. Duration Furtherinformation Advanced CAD/CAM speciTc industries – Nuclear IELTS Students will also study: methods of www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk 12 months full-time, 24 months Engineering and Aerospace. System Design and Modelling 6.5 or equivalent. building control loops and associated part-time. Many high level industrial experts software; the design of analogue and This course has been designed Assessment Renewable Energy contribute to the course, as visiting digital electronic interfaces; and, the for engineers working, or aspiring to Entryrequirements Industrial Project speakers, and an important aspect Combination of coursework and/or manufacture of novel packaging work, in the nuclear decommissioning Second class honours degree, of the work is a critical consideration examination and a major project. technologies. Applications in health industry.The syllabus is a unique or its equivalent, in Mechanical of real accident case studies. Our care and medical diagnostics, combination of Engineering, Safety Engineering or related disciplines, MSc/PgDip in Safety graduates are much in demand. Furtherinformation automotive and aerospace, energy andEnvironmentalmaterialnecessary or Physics. HND or equivalent Engineering www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk and environment, industrial control to empower engineers to work together with appropriate industrial The taught element of this course DirectorofStudies Silicon based electronics and and consumer electronics will also across a broad range of disciplines experience may be considered. consists of eight modules in total; Dr Richard Dawson. embedded software now pervades be studied. associated with legacy facilities. four per academic year. MSc IELTS the systems and devices we use Duration students must submit an individual Modules 6.5 or equivalent. dissertation consisting of a on a daily basis and is the key Thetaughtaspectsoftheprogramme 24 months part-time substantial piece of literature-based enabling technology for internet Smart Systems draw on research based expertise Assessment (industry based). from the Departments of Engineering research work in the area of study. based systems, automation and Intelligent Control Coursework and/or examination and Environmental Science and Entryrequirements vehicle systems. and a major project. Modules Embedded Systems on industry based expertise, plus Second class honours degree, Engineering Research Methods Taking silicon based electronics Engineering Management contributions from the Nuclear Furtherinformation or its equivalent, in an Engineering to the next level by adding micro Decommissioning Authority and discipline. HND or equivalent Human Factors in Safety RF and Analogue Design www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk sensors, micro actuators, biology regulatory bodies. together with appropriate industrial Nuclear Engineering Systems or Industrial Project Mechanical Engineering is the and novel materials is now one of experience may be considered. Aerospace Engineering Systems The taught element of this course basis of just about anything that the primary goals of engineers and consists of eight modules in total; has movable parts, which includes IELTS Operational Safety scientists within the international four per academic year. areas like transport (automotive, 6.5 or equivalent. Strategic Health, Safety and electronics community. railway,aerospace), renewable Environmental Management energy,medicine and manufacturing. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – 212/213 Lancaster Environment Centre

Research degrees Number of postgraduate Lancaster MSc in Plant Sciences students (by research) 260 MSc in Ecology (by research) Director of Lancaster Environment Centre MSc in Environmental Science (by research) Environment Centre Professor Kevin Jones TheLancasterEnvironmentCentre(LEC)formsoneof MPhil/PhD in Biological Science thelargestcentresforenvironmentalresearchinEurope. MPhil/PhD in Environmental Postgraduate Science research enquiries Aisling Dolan MPhil/PhD in Geography Andy Harrod At the heart of our work is a Postgraduate students are taught Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 477 fundamental commitment to by and work with world-class MRes Science of the Integrated degrees (1+3) Environment Email: [email protected] research and teaching which delivers scientists in a wide range of MRes in Science of the Key fact www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ academic excellence and real world environmentally related disciplines, When looking for a Environment postgraduate/pgresearch Over 90% of our Masters suitable Masters course, impact. We work to address some thereby enhancing their future MRes in Environment and graduates go on to Lancaster University really stood of the most pressing issues of the employment prospects in the Development (Overseas Postgraduate employment or further out. I was aware that doing a twenty-Trst century. environment sector and beyond. Placement) study, with 60% securing Masters of Research would stand taught enquiries Our interdisciplinaryresearch themes We regard practical study as a places in the competitive me in good stead to continue with Taught programmes Carol Cook focus on atmospheric science, key means of learning and we are environmental sector. Tel: +44 (0)1524 510 257 a career in academia and the LLM/MA Environment and Law biodiversity and global change, fortunate to have a variety of areas MRes in Science of the Environment Email: [email protected] Students on the MRes catchment and aquatic processes, of scientiTc interest on our doorstep. seemed by far the most ?exible LLM/MA Human Rights www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ in Environment and environmental geosciences, and Depending on your area of studyyou and diverse course I could >nd. and the Environment postgraduate/masters Development have the relationships between the may have the opportunity for Teld MSc in Contamination, Risk undertaken overseas Additional funding from environment and society. work in the Lake District, Morecambe Assessment and Remediation Bay or even further aTeld at Mount dissertation placements in departmental bursaries and the MSc in Ecology and Etna in Sicily or in West Africa. the ‘global South’ including lure of the Lake District helped Bangladesh, Ghana, India, me decide. My most enjoyable Conservation Enterprise and Business Trinidad, Jamaica, Bolivia, module was a week-long >eld MSc in Energy and the Partnerships provide a major Taiwan, Namibia, Uganda, trip to Mt. Etna in Sicily. This was Environment focus for collaborative work with an amazing opportunity to visit Kenya and Belize. This is MSc in Environmental and the commercial sector and we oSer an active volcano and the expert an essential part of this Biochemical Toxicology a Graduate Consultancy programme, programme which sets knowledge of the lecturer on the which gives students the opportunity it apart from others. trip meant that in a week I learned MA in Environmental to gain real-world experience on a a vast amount. Management and Consultancy collaborative project with business. In my dissertation I was able to MSc in Environmental This experience often links to combine my passion for glaciology Informatics dissertations. with the volcanology I had learned MSc in Environmental As well as excellent research at Lancaster and investigate some Science and Technology opportunities we have a range of of the in?uences of volcanism MSc in Sustainable Agriculture Masters programmes combining on ice. I am now doing a PhD in and Food Security taught modules with a substantial Sensitivity of Pliocene Ice Sheets MSc in Sustainable research project, all grouped into to Orbital Cycles at the University Water Management thematic areas. These oSer of Leeds. The numerical skills and transferable skills suitable for computer modelling I learned at MSc inVolcanology and research, consultancy and industry. Lancaster have proved invaluable Geological Hazards and I know that without my Masters MSc (Research) International from Lancaster I would not have Masters in Environmental been able to secure my place. Science and Technology MSc (Research) International Masters in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 214/215

Our research interests Research within LEC is organised Biodiversity and Global Change: Society and Environment: into Tve interdisciplinary research Two of the most urgent The Society and Environment themes and within each theme there environmental issues facing research theme is focused on the are many specialist research groups. mankind are global change and interdisciplinary investigation and These are headed by permanent the accelerating loss of biological critical analysis of contemporary staS and usually supported by diversity.These issues raise social and environmental challenges. post-doctoral research associates many challenges for scientists, The work of the group is shaped by and technicians. conservationists, land managers theoretical interests in: knowledge, and policy makers. expertise and governance; in You will become an integral part space, scale, time and socio-spatial of these teams and beneTt from We meet the pressing need to relations; and in everyday practice, intellectual and laboratory support. understand how biodiversity resilience and systemic socio- You will be allocated a supervisory inUuences ecosystem services by technical change. These concepts team who will support you through considering: carbon sequestration, are explored through empirical your studies and you’ll meet regularly nutrient and water cycling, crop research that seeks to contribute with your supervisors to discuss pollination and pest regulation, and to the cross-cutting societal goals research progress and identify how ecosystems might be managed of sustainable development, social any gaps in skills.You’ll be part of to protect and enhance biodiversity and environmental justice. the vibrant research environment, under global change. contributing directly to the research You’ll also beneTt from the work of Catchment and Aquatic Processes: achievements of LEC. our Tve research centres, which This interdisciplinary research provide coordination and leadership Atmospheric Science: The theme is concerned with the of outward facing activities atmospheric science research hydrological, geochemical, sediment increasing our science to user and theme in the Lancaster Environment related and ecological aspects of policy interfaces. These are: Centrefocuseson:howthebiosphere water mediated processes, from the and the atmosphere interact with uplands to the coast and the open Centre for Chemicals Management respect to atmospheric composition, seas. Particular strengths of this Centre for Energy Lancaster chemistry and climate; stratospheric research grouping include: hydrology Centre for Environmental ozone; air quality; hydrometeorology; and modelling; aquatic chemistry; Informatics and carbon cycle dynamics. We have catchment sciences. research expertise in atmospheric Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Environmental Geosciences: measurements (including remote and Food Security The Earth and its human population sensing) and the modelling of Centre for Sustainable Water face key challenges through the need atmospheric processes. We aspire to Management to adapt to climate change and from conduct our work in an Earth system the threats faced by natural hazards. or a ‘sustainable atmosphere’ Underlying rates of change, the framework. frequency of catastrophic events and the range of natural variability are central to these issues. Understanding these long term environmental changes and the interaction of the geosphere with surface processes are the main goals of this theme. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 216/217

Research degrees Integrated degrees (1+3) Research projects leading to the MPhil/PhD in MRes in Science You will also do an extended It recognises the intrinsic link award of a PhD or Masters by Biological Science Tom Wright of the Environment research project that provides an between safeguarding the planet’s Research are available in all areas MA Environmental Management excellent introduction to the cycle ecosystems and dealing with the DirectorofStudies of the Biological, Geographical and MPhil/PhD in and Consultancy of research planning and execution many challenges faced by people in Environmental Sciences within LEC. DrYani Najman. that underpins all work in the the ‘global South’ who live under the Environmental Science Lancaster Environment research sector. shadow of war, extreme poverty and Centre’s Environmental Duration MSc in Plant Sciences environmental stresses. Combining MPhil/PhD in Geography Management and Consultancy 12 months full-time; 24 months Modules (by research) top quality theoretical enquiry and course gave me the opportunity part-time. Entryrequirements Dissertation Project hands on, project focused Teldwork, to compete two periods of work MSc in Ecology Upper second class honours degree, Entryrequirements Data Analysis and this course prepares researchers experience with SMEs in the (by research) or its equivalent, in a relevant subject, Upper second class honours degree, Interpretation and practitioners with expertise in or lower Trst degree supplemented North West as part of my Masters or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Three optional modules from a relevant skills for understanding, by a Masters qualiTcation, and a Degree, as well as another MSc in Environmental selection of relevant LEC modules analysing and solving complex viable research topic. separate piece of extracurricular IELTS Science (by research) (subject to change) environment development problems. project work for another company 6.5 or equivalent. Duration IELTS through LEC’s Enterprise and You will cover a range of topics Assessment 12 months full-time, 24 months 6.5 or equivalent. Business Partnerships team. MRes in Environment including: theories of development; part-time. Coursework, presentations, Assessment I chose to study at Lancaster for and Development ecological identities and new social examinations and dissertation. movements; global governance and Entryrequirements Original research and thesis/ this reason, as the course o=ered (Overseas Placement) structured work experience for Furtherinformation international development policy Upper second class honours degree, collection of published papers. DirectorofStudies or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. which I could receive detailed www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ frameworks; conservation and Furtherinformation Industry based experience will be feedback, real-world consultancy postgraduate/masters Dr SaskiaVermeylen. culture; gender and globalisation. considered, with demonstration www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ experience and an entry on my Duration Modules postgraduate/pgresearch CV. The clients I worked for had The UK consistently delivers the of appropriate skills. 12 months full-time; 24 months Dissertation Project real projects which were vital to highest quality research and has A great strength of LEC is its ability part-time. IELTS their businesses, and being able a reputation as a world leader. Perspectives on Environment to share expertise and ideas from 6.5 or equivalent. to work on them and add value As a result, we have a signiTcant Entryrequirements and Development many disciplines in order to provide to these businesses while gaining research industry in this country Research Methods Assessment a Uexible approach, which is so Upper second class honours degree, practical consultancy experience that is very well supported by central Original research and dissertation. important in the dynamic, rapidly or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Two optional modules from a at the same time I believe was government, industry,charitable developing discipline of IELTS selection of relevant Ecological, Furtherinformation invaluable, and has led to me organisations and trusts. Environmental Science. Although Geographical and Sociology securing employment with a North 6.5 or equivalent. www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ the work is often organised within The MRes in Science of the modules (subject to change) West based Consultancy. postgraduate/pgresearch themes and research groups there Environment has a long and Assessment distinguished track record as a lead These programmes are suitable is much collaborative activity Coursework, presentations into funded research either via PhD for those wishing to carry out a short, transcending these boundaries. and dissertation. or Research Associates positions. in depth research project, and not Furtherinformation The research training programme attend taught programmes. The is comprised of core training in www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ MSc by research programmes data analysis and modules of your postgraduate/masters consist of induction courses, choosing from the full LEC portfolio. an eight month research project If you are concerned by the many and a period to write it up. environmental and human crises we currently face as a global society and These degrees are carefully hope to join expanding eSorts to tailored to your interests, and can seek solutions to these challenges, be particularly suitable for people then this programme in Environment undertaking research in a work based and Development could be for you. context wishing to gain an academic qualiTcation. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 218/219

Taught programmes LLM/MA Environment Teaching and research links with Assessment MSc in Energy and In recognition of the threats The remaining 50 per cent of the and Law key agencies involved in studying Coursework, presentations, the Environment presented by climate change, the UK assessment is an extended research and controlling this threat, as well examinations and dissertation. has recently committed to an 80 per project working on an energy sector LLM/MA Human Rights as to leading academic material. DirectorofStudies cent reduction in greenhouse gas application. These projects may and the Environment Furtherinformation Professor Ian Marshall. emissions by 2050. Meeting this be developed in conjunction with Case studies are used extensively www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ target will require major changes to an industrial partner identiTed Please see entry under Law on pages to illustrate the application of the Duration postgraduate/masters both the sources of the energy we through the Enterprise and Business 89 and 90. taught material and speciTcally 12 months full-time, 24 months use and the wasteful ways in which Partnership unit within LEC. These include detailed investigations into The MSc in Ecology and part-time. Conservation is one of our most we currently use energy. industry projects will give valuable MSc in Contamination, environmental accidents, their risk popular postgraduate schemes. Entryrequirements industry relevant training and you will assessment and remediation. The changes required will cover our Risk Assessment Upper second class honours degree, also be able to claim a substantial At the heart of its success is Uexibility entire socio-economic system and and Remediation You will gain the scientiTc, analytical or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. amount of work experience from of choice from a wide range of will include widespread installation DirectorofStudies and communication skills required this for your CV. modules that meet the needs or IELTS of renewable energy technologies, to prepare you for remediation work Professor Kirk T Semple. interests of any student of Ecological 6.5 or equivalent. ubiquitous use of energy saving Modules with local authority and industry, Duration or Conservation Sciences. This devices, new forms of transport Dissertation Project with the Environment Agency, vocational degree oSers you the Assessment 12 months full-time, 24 months and heating, low carbon buildings, Renewable Energy or in consultancy. chance to blend Ecological and Coursework, presentations, part-time. resource light manufacturing, and Modules Environmental Science topics with examinations and dissertation. changes in agricultural practices. Low Carbon Energy Use Entryrequirements Dissertation Project those from areas such as Social Furtherinformation A large number of scientists and Environmental Management Upper second class honours degree, Science, Geography,and Statistics. engineers with system wide Pollution Microbiology www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ Sustainable Systems or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. This MSc provides you with an postgraduate/masters expertise will also be needed. Chemical Risk Assessment Two optional modules IELTS understanding of the relationships The MSc Energy and Environment from a selection of relevant Contaminated Land and The use of energy derived from fossil 6.5 or equivalent. between living organisms and their is designed for those wishing to Environmental, Law and Remediation physical, chemical and biotic fuels (coal, oil and gas) is releasing develop careers in this challenging Geographical modules Assessment environment whilst also providing large quantities of carbon into the Behaviour of Pollutants and yet exciting area. The taught (subject to change) Coursework, presentations, important speciTc skills related to earth’s atmosphere, carbon that in the Environment component of the programme examinations and dissertation. environmental monitoring and has been buried in hydrocarbon Two optional modules from a comprises 50 per cent of the management. reservoirs for hundreds of millions Furtherinformation selection of Biological, Ecological of years. This carbon release is a assessment, and is highly www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ and Geographical modules The course also develops principal driver of the climate interdisciplinary,encompassing postgraduate/masters (subject to change) transferable skills appropriate to changes we are experiencing. environment, engineering and policy. a career in research, consultancy Chemical contamination is a MSc in Ecology or industry.Graduates have gone worldwide problem and represents a and Conservation on to pursue careers in the signiTcant threat to the environment, environmental and conservation to the functioning of ecosystems, DirectorofStudies sectors, as well as progressing and to human health and our society Dr Ian Hartley. to further study for a PhD. as a whole. This specialist Masters Modules programme covers many aspects Duration Dissertation Project of risk assessment and remediation 12 months full-time, 24 months and is supported by a strong part-time. Six modules from a selection research base providing highly Entryrequirements of relevant Biological, Ecological, contemporary material. Upper second class honours degree, Environmental and Geographical or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. modules (subject to change) IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 220/221

Taught programmes continued MSc in Environmental and At the end of this programme you complex regulations, and the MSc in Environmental Students will also have the Increasingly,novel technologies Biochemical Toxicology will be ready to enter consultancy or importance of meeting the Informatics opportunity to apply their informatics are developed from and applied industry or to progress to PhD study. environmental as well as Tnancial skills to large area problem solving, to the Environmental Sciences. DirectorofStudies DirectorofStudies Modules expectationsofcustomersandclients. via international placement projects Areas such as informatics, sensor Dr Andy Jarvis. Professor Ian Marshall. organised through the LEC enterprise networks, imaging techniques and The MA in Environmental Dissertation Project business partnership unit. pollution remediation technologies Duration Management and Consultancy Duration Toxicological Mechanisms are impacting the way we view and 12 months full-time, 24 months prepares you for these challenges, 12 months full-time; 24 months Modules and Measurements manage the environment. The MSc part-time. enabling you to understand and part-time. Dissertation Project in Environmental Science and Consequences of Toxic ESects speak the language of both Entryrequirements Entryrequirements Geoinformatics Technology degree explores this Teld Four optional modules from environmental management Upper second class honours degree, Upper second class honours degree, oSering broad options and allowing a selection of Biological, and environmental science. Environmental Informatics or its equivalent in a relevant subject. or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. you to choose your area of focus. Environmental and Geographical in Practice Modules in environmental IELTS modules (subject to change) IELTS Data Assimilation and Integration, For example, you may wish to management, environmental auditing 6.5 or equivalent. 6.5 or equivalent. plus specialise in areas of earth science, and environmental law are delivered investigating geological hazards Assessment MA in Environmental by the Lancaster Environment Centre Assessment Three optional modules from a selection of relevant Biological, and associated risk abatement Coursework, presentations, Management and (LEC) and the Lancaster University Coursework, presentations, Ecological, Environmental and technologies, or, alternatively,focus examinations and dissertation. Consultancy Management School (LUMS). examinations and dissertation. Geographical modules (subject on Uood forecasting software and DirectorofStudies Furtherinformation Students also undertake a work Furtherinformation to change) novel passive sampler technology Dr Nigel Watson. www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ placement in order to develop their www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ for measuring water pollution. skills for future employment in the postgraduate/masters Duration postgraduate/masters MSc in Environmental As well as gaining knowledge in environment and business sector. 12 months full-time, 24 months Science and Technology one or more areas of environmental Environmental and Biochemical Additional knowledge and This innovative course uses the part-time. science and technology,you will Toxicology are disciplines that experience are gained through a expertise from many departments DirectorofStudies also develop skills in statistics underpin a vast array of services. Entryrequirements research training module, followed and research units at the University Prof Hao Zhang. and computing making you a There is a recognised shortage of Upper second class honours degree, by six month research placement toprovideahighlevel,interdisciplinary Duration conTdent and competent handler qualiTed scientists in such areas; a or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. or a research project conducted training in state of the art computer 12 months full-time, 24 months of data. Graduates will typically fact highlighted both by academic under close supervision of a LEC based tools and techniques that IELTS part-time. Tnd themselves working for societies and industry. academic. In addition, students enable compilation, validation, 6.5 or equivalent. analysis and archiving of large consultancies, government This MSc provides you with an are able to tailor their learning by Entryrequirements complex data sets and thus organisations or going on to appreciation of the underlying Assessment selecting additional modules Upper second class honours degree, supports more eSective study for a PhD. principles of how chemicals Coursework, presentations, from the LEC portfolio. or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. environmental decision making. Modules adversely aSect living organisms. examinations and dissertation. Modules IELTS This includes appreciating the Crucially,obtaining, using and Dissertation Project Furtherinformation Dissertation Project 6.5 or equivalent. diverse applications of toxicology, managing the volume and variety www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ (with Placement) Six optional modules chosen from identifying mechanisms of information types these new Assessment from a selection of relevant postgraduate/masters Environmental Management through to hazard assessment, and tools can deliver, enables more Coursework, presentations, Biological, Environmental understanding the eSects on human Whether in the boardrooms of Environmental Auditing advanced understanding of complex examinations and dissertation. and Geographical modules health, in terms of biotransformation, multinational corporations, the environments at all scales. The Work Placement Furtherinformation mutation and neurological oVces of small enterprises or techniques covered have critical European and International impairments. the chambers of government, the applications in environmental www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ Environmental Law environment is now a fundamental research,environmentalmanagement postgraduate/masters We also emphasise practical part of decision making in every Two optional modules from and environmental engineering, and experience gained through the sector of society. a selection of relevant thecoremodulesoSertheopportunity use of cutting-edge techniques Environmental, Geographical, to work on these applications in research laboratories.You will Today’s successful private sector Law and Management modules with full-time staS in the Centre also learn general scientiTc skills in or public sector manager needs (subject to change) for Ecology and Hydrology. hypotheses testing, problem solving, to understand the commercial dealing with scientiTc literature, and opportunities that the environmental experimental design and rigour. sector oSers, the requirements of For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 222/223

Taught programmes continued MSc Sustainable However,food production itself Assessment MSc in Volcanology asVolcanological Observatories, Areas such as informatics, sensor Agriculture and is onlypart of the problem. Food Coursework, presentations, and Geological Hazards or Environmental Agencies in the networks, imaging techniques and Food Security securityisn’t just about exploiting examinations and dissertation. UK and overseas. pollution remediation technologies scientiTc and technological advances DirectorofStudies are impacting the way we view and Toencourage breadth in our DirectorofStudies to increase cropyields it’s also about Furtherinformation Dr Hugh TuSen. manage the environment. The MSc cohort, we oSer students with a less Dr Ian Dodd. addressing the associated economic www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ in Environmental Science and Duration numerate background the chance and social factors to enable people to postgraduate/masters Technology explores this Teld Duration 12 months full-time; 24 months to develop their mathematical skills access suVcient, safe and nutritious oSering broad options and allowing 12 months full-time; 24 months The course combines modules part-time. through a non-assessed support food. If we are to successfullyaddress you to choose your area of focus. part-time. in hydrology,water quality and module designed speciTcally the issue of food insecurity,then Entryrequirements ecology and a research project for Masters students. For example, you may wish to Entryrequirements some understanding of a broad range Upper second class honours degree, tailored towards developing skills specialise in areas of earth science, Upper second class honours degree, of underpinning issues is necessary. or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Modules relevant to starting a career in investigating geological hazards or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Increasingly,interdisciplinarytraining the UK water sector. IELTS Dissertation Project and associated risk abatement and research with an international IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Geographical Hazards technologies, or, alternatively,focus focus will be required. It is taught by world experts in their on Uood forecasting software and 6.5 or equivalent. Teld, including staS from the Centre Assessment Disaster Management There is also a two year full-time novel passive sampler technology Assessment for Ecology and Hydrology within Coursework, presentations, PhysicalVolcanology International MSc (Research) in the Lancaster Environment Centre. for measuring water pollution. Coursework, presentations, Sustainable Agriculture and Food examinations and dissertation. Three optional modules As well as gaining knowledge in examinations and dissertation. Security,which also comprises the Projects and Work Placements Furtherinformation from a selection of relevant Environmental and Geographical one or more areas of environmental Furtherinformation six specialised taught modules, beneTt from our strong research links www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ with organisations such as United modules (subject to change) science and technology,you will www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ and includes a 12 month overseas postgraduate/masters Utilities, the Environment Agency, also develop skills in statistics postgraduate/masters research placement. Defra and the UK Government This unique MSc provides you MSc (Research) and computing making you a Modules The Lancaster Environment Centre Research Councils. As an MSc SWM with the opportunity to study with International Masters conTdent and competent handler has developed an MSc in Sustainable Dissertation Project studentyou become an associate the largest group of volcanologists of data. Graduates will typically in Environmental Science Tnd themselves working for Agriculture and Food Security to train Food Security,Agriculture member of the Centre for Sustainable and environmental scientists in and Technology a new generation of researchers and and Climate Change Water Management and are invited to the UK. Training in volcanology consultancies, government DirectorofStudies organisations or going onto policy makers in this developing area. Crop Protection all of our research and social activities. encompasses Teld, theoretical and laboratory components, with visits Prof Hao Zhang. study for a PhD. With the world’s population fast Sustainable Soil Management Modules to studyvolcanic rocks in the nearby Duration This is a two year full-time approaching seven billion, one of the Three optional modules from a Dissertation Project Lake District and a popular optional mainchallengesfacingthehumanrace 24 months full-time. International MSc (Research) selection of relevant Biological, Plus, choose at least four from: Teldtrip to Etna. in Environmental Science and ishowtofeeditspeople.It’sestimated Ecological, Environmental and Entryrequirements that a rise in food production of at Sustainable Water Management: Taught modules cover the physical Technology,which comprises a Geographical modules (subject Upper second class honours degree, least 50% will be needed by 2030 Concepts, Governance and processes that generate volcanic dissertation and six specialised to change) or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. to meet increasing food demands, Practice and other geological hazards, taught modules, plus a 12 month together with hazard mitigation IELTS overseas research placement. against a backdrop of accelerating MSc in Sustainable Lake Ecology climate changeandincreasingly and management. Optional modules Groundwater Resources and 6.5 or equivalent. Modules unpredictableweather extremes. Water Management allow you to study with experts Protection Dissertation Project DirectorofStudies on other types of environmental Assessment Furthermore, society expects that Extended Dissertation Project Dr Nick Chappell. Modelling Environmental hazards such as Uooding, or pick Coursework, presentations, this additional food will be delivered Processes up key skills in environmental data examinations and dissertation. (overseas research) with reduced environmental impact Duration Flood Forecasting and Flood analysis and modelling. Furtherinformation Six optional modules chosen and without greatly increasing the 12 months full-time, 24 months from a selection of relevant Risk Management www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ world’s cropping area. The challenge part-time. Your dissertation research topic Biological, Environmental Catchment Protection postgraduate/masters is truly sustainable agriculture that will be deTned in collaboration and Geographical modules Entryrequirements (Teld course) with one of the many internationally meets both production and Increasingly,novel technologies Upper second class honours degree, recognised experts in LEC, preparing environmental targets. Two optional modules from a are developed from and applied or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. you for further research or work in selection of Hydrology,Water to the Environmental Sciences. IELTS Quality and Ecology modules international organisations such 6.5 or equivalent. (subject to change) For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Lancaster Environment Centre 224/225

Taught programmes continued MSc (Research) With the world’s population fast Increasingly,interdisciplinary training International Masters in approaching seven billion, one and research with an international Sustainable Agriculture of the main challenges facing the focus will be required. This is a two and Food Security human race is how to feed its people. year full-time International MSc It’s estimated that a rise in food (Research) in Sustainable Agriculture DirectorofStudies production of at least 50% will be and Food Security,which comprises Dr Ian Dodd. needed by 2030 to meet increasing a dissertation and six specialised Duration food demands, against a backdrop taught modules, plus a 12 month of accelerating climate change overseas research placement. 24 months full-time. and increasingly unpredictable Modules Entryrequirements weather extremes. Dissertation Project Upper second class honours degree, Furthermore, society expects that or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. Extended Dissertation Project this additional food will be delivered (overseas research) IELTS with reduced environmental impact Food Security,Agriculture 6.5 or equivalent. and without greatly increasing the world’s cropping area. The challenge and Climate Change Assessment is truly sustainable agriculture that Crop Protection Coursework, presentations, meets both production and Sustainable Soil Management examinations and dissertation. environmental targets. Three optional modules from a Furtherinformation However, food production itself is selection of relevant Biological, www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/ only part of the problem. Food Ecological, Environmental and postgraduate/masters security isn’t just about exploiting Geographical modules (subject scientiTc and technological to change) The Lancaster Environment Centre advances to increase crop yields, has developed an MSc in Sustainable it’s also about addressing the Agriculture and Food Security to train associated economic and social a new generation of researchers and factors to enable people to access policy makers in this developing area. suVcient, safe and nutritious food. If we are to successfully address the issue of food insecurity,then some understanding of a broad range of underpinning issues is necessary. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Mathematics and Statistics 226/227

Mathematics and Statistics

TheMathematicsandStatisticsDepartmentisan Research degrees internationallyrecognisedresearchandteachingfacility. MPhil/PhD in Statistics MPhil/PhD in Pure Mathematics Doctoral Programme in Applied In the 2008 Research Assessment The Department is also a founder Social Statistics (NWDTC) Exercise we submitted the Tfth member of several national PhD largest research group to the panel training consortiums in statistics, Integrated degrees (1+3) for statistics and operations social statistics, mathematics MRes in Quantitative Methods research. 60% of our research output and operational research. for Science, Social Science was judged to be world leading or and Medicine In 2010, the Department was internationally excellent while in the awarded substantial funding to MRes/PhD in Statistics and pure mathematics assessment, develop a unique Doctoral Training Operational Research with 50% of our research activity was Centre (STOR-i) combining statistics, Industrial Applications STOR-i judged to be world leading or operational research and industrial internationally excellent. Taught programmes applications (see page 12). We We have many established research are producing a new generation MSc/PgDip in Statistics links with business, industry and of researcher, capable of creating MSc/PgDip/PgCert in government, providing expertise an impact in these complementary Dennis Prangle Quantitative Methods for in pure mathematics, statistics, areas. This centre will fully fund PhD in Statistics Science, Social Science medical statistics and social at least 40 students between and Medicine statistics. Several companies visit us October 2010 and 2013. We are After several years each year to promote the recruitment also connected to the North West working in industry, Number of postgraduate of our graduates and we have an Doctoral Training Centre (NWDTC). I decided that the most interesting students excellent reputation for graduate part of my job was using my 60 The research community within employment success. We are also mathematical skills to investigate our Department has an international part of the North-West Hub for Trial statistical problems and began Postgraduate enquiries Uavour, including staS and research Methodology Research. to consider a career change. Head of Department: students from Europe, Asia, The good reputation of its MSc Professor John Whitehead Our BREEAM award winning building Africa, North and South America in Statistics led me to choose Tel: +44(0)1524 593 063 was opened in 2008 and comprises and Australasia. to study at Lancaster, and I found Email: [email protected] dedicated teaching, learning, it a rewarding and sometimes www.maths.lancs.ac.uk computing and research facilities challenging experience that for all our postgraduate students. left me well equipped with the theoretical and practical tools for a career in statistics. I was impressed by the expertise, facilities and friendliness of the department, and it felt natural to stay on for a PhD. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Mathematics and Statistics 228/229

Research degrees Our research interests MPhil/PhD in Statistics PhD in Applied Social PhD topics currently being studied Statistics: The Statistics Group is There is a strong emphasis on SpeciTc topics include Statistics (NWDTC) in this programme include: the interested in the development of the interface between theory nonselfadjoint operator algebras MPhil/PhD in Pure development of social network novel statistical models and methods and application, and the group and subalgebras or C* – algebras; DirectorofStudies Mathematics models for understanding the motivated by applied problems, with has close research links with Banach algebras and K-theory; Professor Brian Francis. delinquency of teenage gangs; user particularemphasisonenvironmental, other University departments, random matrix theory and operator Entryrequirements Duration behaviour of social news websites; biomedical and social sciences. government departments, hospitals, semigroups; dilation theory and Upper second class honours degree, Three years full-time (PhD), four years changing attitudes to gender roles; Methodological strengths include pharmaceutical companies and noncommutative probability; PDEs or its equivalent, in Mathematics, long term reconviction behaviours of spatial statistics, computationally research institutes, both within the and spectral theory; analytic number Statistics, or a combination of the two. full-time (MSc/PhD). Part-time study is also possible. sex oSenders; modelling sentencing intensive methods, time series UK and overseas. theory and classical inequalities; Lie outcomes in England and Wales; modelling, extreme value methods, algebras and representation theory. IELTS Pure Mathematics: Most members Entryrequirements methods for measuring health longitudinal models for discrete data, The section has strong connections 6.5 or equivalent. of the section work in Modern Upper second class honours degree, outcomes in children including survival analysis, statistical genetics; with groups in other European Analysis while David Towers, Paul Assessment or its equivalent, in Statistics, Social reliability and validity; care pathways methods for the design and analysis countries, North America and India. Levy and Nadia Mazza work in Original research and thesis. Science or a relevant related of looked-after children; and, factors of clinical trials, epidemiology,and Algebra. Much of the analysis is discipline, or relevant professional associated with smoking among stochastic modelling. Furtherinformation inspired by Mathematical Physics qualiTcation or experience. school-going male adolescents. www.maths.lancs.ac.uk and there are also connections IELTS The programme is suitable for a with probability theory. The Department has the largest 6.5 or equivalent. wide range of purposes, notably: cohort of statistics PhD students in Social Science graduates interested the UK, and oSers excellent support. Assessment in quantitative empirical work; Students have a formal weekly Original research and thesis. Physical Science and Engineering meeting with their supervisor, but in Furtherinformation graduates seeking social science most cases this is supplemented by conversion opportunities which more frequent, informal contact. www.maths.lancs.ac.uk and www.nwdtc.ac.uk make maximum use of their existing Any skills gaps will be covered skills; Statistics graduates wishing throughadditionallectureprogrammes This scheme delivered by the North to develop applicable expertise in or directed reading, and students West Doctoral Training Centre draws social statistics; graduates from any have the opportunity to attend upon the acknowledged strengths discipline wishing to undertake graduate lectures on topics of of Social Science and Social Advanced Quantitative Training. current research interest, national Statistics at the University,with the For those not ready to embark APTS and MAGIC schemes which balance between the statistics and directly on PhD study,there is an provide PhD level courses, and take substantive components of the option of beginning with the MRes part in internal seminars for students research tailored to the individual in Quantitative Methods for Science, and staS. student’s interests and background. Social Science and Medicine before These are an ideal opportunity to gain Via the doctoral programme, there progressing to the PhD (please see valuableexperienceofcommunicating is provision for joint supervision by Integrated Degrees 1+3). ideas to an audience while also the Department and a Social Science receiving feedback, which canhelp or other related department across setfutureresearchdirections. the three North-West universities (Lancaster, Liverpool and Key fact All PhD students have their Manchester), increasing the scope own departmental laptop, and and potential focus of your research. The Department’s excellent are generously supported to attend performance is reIected by and present work at national and its outstanding position in international conferences. Proposals The Times Good University are accepted in any areas of interest Guide, 2013 which ranked to the department. Maths as 10th in the UK. 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Integrated degrees (1+3) MRes in Quantitative Continual collaboration and Optionalmodules Methods for Science, Social networking with our wide range (MRes – Choose one): of industrial partners ensures that Science and Medicine Topics in Modern Statistics this programme will produce a new If you secure NWDTC funding, there generation of highly employable ExtremeValue Theory is an option of taking the MRes in researchers equipped with the Forecasting Quantitative Methods for Science, skills required for eSective careers Logistics Social Science and Medicine in year in academia or industry.Some of the Longitudinal Data Analysis one before progressing to the full UK’s leading companies committed PhD. Please contact the department to providing this support include Survival and Event History Analysis for further details of this option. Shell, Unilever and BT. Data Mining for Marketing, Sales and Finance MRes/PhD in Statistics The programme begins with an MRes, which provides a robust and Operational Research Optionalmodules grounding in the Teld and the (PhD – voluntary): with Industrial Applications developing key research skills.You Public and Media Engagement (STOR-i) will then identify a research topic DirectorofStudies and plan your PhD research.You Impact of Research Professor Jonathan Tawn. will also develop a versatile skill set Leadership and Project including: advanced problem solving, Management Duration programming, and teamwork, plus, Additional core and specialist 4 years full-time. a broad range of presentation and methodological material Entryrequirements dissemination skills. First class honours degree, or its The remaining three years will be equivalent, in an undergraduate spent working on the PhD project course with a substantial guided by appropriate supervisory Key fact mathematical content. teams, with the option of taking Approximately two thirds IELTS taught programmes in transferable skills to increase employability. of STOR-i projects will have 6.5 or equivalent. direct industrial involvement Compulsorymodules Assessment with joint supervision Probability and Stochastic MRes: coursework and exam; PhD: provided by an industrial Processes original research and thesis. collaborator, visits to their Optimisation research teams, and a Furtherinformation genuine insight into Likelihood Inference www.stor-i.lancs.ac.uk industry research. Computer Simulation The STOR-i Doctoral Training Centre Bayesian Inference oSers a unique four year doctoral training programme with a ground- Computational Intensive Methods breaking approach to Statistics and Operational Research developed and delivered with leading industrial partners. There are a signiTcant number of funded places available each year. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Mathematics and Statistics 232/233

Taught programmes MSc/PgDip in Statistics MSc/PgDip in Quantitative The specialist pathways oSered PgCert in Quantitative are ScientiTc Research Methods, DirectorofStudies Methods for Science, Social Methods for Science, Social Science and Medicine Crime and Social Statistics, Science and Medicine Dr Deborah Costain. Statistical Methods for Health Key fact Duration DirectorofStudies Research, Teaching Statistics (based DirectorofStudies Onlyinterestedinthemodules Dr Gillian Lancaster. Dr Gillian Lancaster. MSc:12 months full-time or on your choice of optional modules). relatingtoteachingstatistics? 24 months part-time. Duration Compulsorymodules Duration You can opt for a PgCert as a part-time certiHcate ideal, PgDip: nine months full-time. MSc: 12 months full-time, or Statistical Inference 12-24 months part-time. which is ideal for university 36 months part-time. Entryrequirements Sampling Design Entryrequirements lecturers or teachers in PgDip: nine months full-time, Second class honours degree, secondary education. or 21 months part-time. Questionnaire Design Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a subject with Secondary Data Analysis or its equivalent, in Mathematics, a strong Mathematics or Statistics Entryrequirements a Social Science or other related component. Conversion modules Upper second class honours degree, Statistical Inference discipline, or relevant professional Professor Paul are available. or its equivalent, in Mathematics, Generalised Linear Models qualiTcation and experience. Fearnhead IELTS a Social Science or other related Secondary Data Analysis IELTS Department of Mathematics discipline, or relevant professional 6.5 or equivalent. Multi-Level Models 6.5 or equivalent. and Statistics qualiTcation and experience. Assessment Optionalmodules The distinctive feature IELTS Assessment Coursework, examination (varyyear-to-year) of statistics research at 6.5 or equivalent. Coursework. and dissertation. Lancaster is that methodological Bayesian Methods Assessment Furtherinformation innovations are motivated by, Furtherinformation Duration (Survival) Analysis www.maths.lancs.ac.uk and fed back into, substantive Coursework, examination, www.maths.lancs.ac.uk Methods for Missing Data applications in the natural, in depth dissertation. This Postgraduate CertiTcate can be This MSc has a strong theoretical biomedical and social sciences. Furtherinformation Data Mining Techniques obtained by successfully completing and methodological component to an approved combination of taught We have particular strengths www.maths.lancs.ac.uk Structural Equation Modelling supplement a focus on applications modules or, alternatively,the stand in computational statistical Event History Analysis methods; longitudinal data of statistics to real life scientiTc We oSer a range of pathways for alone distance learning module analysis and extreme value theory. problems.You can opt to follow this MSc/PgDip suite of courses. Clinical Trials in Teaching Statistics. pathways in medical, pharmaceutical All are designed to provide you with Principles of Epidemiology or environmental statistics, a solid foundation in the theory Statistics in Practice depending on your Teld of interest. and application of statistical Quantifying and Evaluating Graduates tend to enter careers methods for the natural, social Forensic Evidence as practising statisticians or as and health sciences. university research assistants. Quantitative Criminology You study substantive theory, Teaching Statistics In each case you will follow a set research methods, data collection of compulsory modules covering (including how to use data from large core theory and methods, applied government social surveys) and statistical modelling and practical statistical analysis (including skills in topics such as statistical software packages R, SPSS and computing, scientiTc writing, STATA) and explore the application presentation and consultancy. of this knowledge in a range of areas. You will also study optional modules Modules are taught in short intensive tailored to your research interests blocks, making this programme ideal and career aspirations.Your studies for part-time study. are completed with a supervised in-depth dissertation aimed at solving a substantive research question. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Physics 234/235

Physics Intheactiveandvibrantresearch-ledenvironment Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD oftheUniversity,thereare34permanentacademic MPhil/PhD There is vigorous cross-divisional activity,which includes studies of Taught programmes sta1,55researchsta1,22academicvisitors,andover Entryrequirements new materials such as graphene and MSc by Research in Physics Upper second class BSc or MPhys molecular nanowires, cosmological 80postgraduatestudentsfromawidevarietyofcountries. honours degree, or its equivalent, experiments in liquid helium, Postgraduate enquiries in a relevant subject. nonlinear dynamics of biological Head of Department: Research is concentrated on We have state of the art molecular IELTS rhythm and IR spectroscopy and Professor Peter N Rato: nanoscale probe microscopy the experimental and theoretical beam epitaxy facilities and specially 6.5 or equivalent (lower grade Head of Research: of biological objects. aspects of Cosmology,Condensed equipped labs for III-Vsemiconductor admissions may be possible via ProfessorVI Falko Matter Physics, New Materials and nanostructures and devices. separate pre-sessional English Nanoscience. It is supported by Characterisation facilities include courses). DirectorofPostgraduateStudies: 50 current research grants totalling a Teld-emission-gun SEM with Dr O Kolosov Assessment over £20m. There are numerous e-beam lithography,x-ray diSraction, Key fact Sandra Irving funded collaborations with multifunctional scanning probe Original research and thesis. Tel: +44(0)1524 592 067 overseas laboratories, as well microscopy,picosecond lasers Furtherinformation Weare top of the table in Email: physics-postgrads@ the UK (RAE 2008). We as major European networks and covering visible and mid-IR range, www.lancaster.ac.uk/depts/physics lancaster.ac.uk Department members have been photo and electro-luminescence also received the highest www.physics.lancs.ac.uk/ possible 5* rating in the awarded several prestigious prizes in magnetic Telds and state of Professor George Pickett We welcome applications from study_here/postgraduate and fellowships. the art radio frequency analytical those seeking to perform research 2001 Research Exercise, Professor of Physics and equipment. for the degrees of MPhil or PhD. and rank in the top 10 for Fellow of the Royal Society We pride ourselves on our research Research opportunities are available student satisfaction. facilities. Experimental research Computing facilities include Postgraduate study at within each of our research areas in Elementary Particle Physics Linux workstations and a dedicated Lancaster will introduce concentrated within the broad areas has access to the accelerators at Grid computing facility as well as a you to the international nature of Elementary Particle Physics and Fermilab (USA) and the new large £1.1m Beowulf class computer. Fast of today’s physics research. We Cosmology,and Condensed Matter Hadron Collider (LHd) at CERN network links allow the use of regional participate in several EU networks Physics. It covers both theoretical Key fact (Geneva). There are extensive and national supercomputers and and collaborations with groups and experimental aspects, grouped facilities at the Ultra-Low many of the experimental facilities worldwide, including particle under Elementary Particle Physics, Microkelvin Physics at Temperature Laboratory (ULT) have online computer links for physics experiments at CERN Condensed Matter Physics, and Lancaster was recently allowingexperimentstobeperformed control and data acquisition. (Geneva), Fermilab (US) and Theoretical Physics. recognised by ISI Essential over the millikelvin and microkelvin Kamioka/Tokai (Japan). In 2009 Science Indicators as the Students can access all this and range through liquid 4He. Cryostat the Microkelvin Laboratory was most proliHc experimental take advantage of our international cooling, dilution refrigerators and designated a European Facility. group in superIuidity connections to spend time working nuclear demagnetisation to well worldwide. Our nuclear at a range of labs in Europe, USA below 100k are all available as refrigeration is arguably and Japan. Socrates placements well as high magnetic Telds from the best in the world. are also available. two superconducting solenoids (up to eight Tesla). For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Physics 236/237

Our research interests Taught programmes Experimental Elementary DynamicsandTurbulence Theoretical Physics MSc (by research) The MSc (by research) in Physics All students will undergo a period can be started at any time of the of induction into the programme Particle Physics Exploring turbulence in the restricted CondensedMatterTheory in Physics Uow of superUuids; studying academic year as agreed with your with their project supervisor.This will TheLargeHadron Developing fundamental DirectorofStudies stochastic resonance (relevant supervisor.You will deTne and lead to the completion of a learning Collider(LHC,CERN) condensed matter theories; Dr Oleg Kolosov. to the ice-age cycle, ring lasers, manage an independent research plan involving the student and the Leading the B-physics studies, studies of new materials; modelling and sensory neurons) and Brownian project which will equip you for more University,and where applicable which will investigate the origin of CP Duration of experimentally investigated sustained and original work at the an outside organisation. During violation; development of computing ratchets (the nanoscale motors 12 months full-time, 24 months devices; 2D electron systems and doctoral level or for advanced level the period of induction, supervisors for ATLAS, and worldwide computing responsible for protein transport part-time. the quantum Hall eSect; strongly applied research positions in a range will undertake a research training Grids; semiconducting tracking in biological cells). correlated one-dimensional quantum Entryrequirements of organisations including industry, development needs analysis (DNA) detectors for the high radiation BiomedicalPhysics systems; electronic properties of Upper second class honours degree, government and charities. and will make you aware of the levels in ATLAS, both to predict and Nonlinear physics applied to study graphene and carbon nanotubes; or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. research training opportunities minimize the loss of performance A feature of this programme is the the function of living systems; transport and dynamics in molecular oSered by the department, faculty of the existing detector and to design understanding oscillatory processes electronic systems; theory of IELT Uexibility required to support your a new detector for the proposed and University,as well as outside involved in energy transfer within quantum dynamical systems; 6.5 – lower grade admissions may be learning in a variety of educational high-luminosity upgrade. training opportunities. the cardiovascular system and quantum dots, phase-coherent possible via separate pre-sessional and practical research contexts: TheTevatronCollider information transfer within the mesoscopic hybrid systems with English courses. either on campus or in industry At the end of the third month depending on your individual (full-time) or sixth month (part-time) (Fermilab,USA) brain; analytical and numerical superconducting, ferromagnetic Assessment studies characterising nonlinear and normal components, noise and circumstances. you will submit a report which will DZERO experiment at the 2 Original research and dissertation. TeVproton-antiproton collider; oscillatory interactions, tackling counting statistics; and worldwide enable your supervisor to oSer measurements of B-physics problems related to anaesthesia, collaborations with two dozen Furtherinformation formative feedback on, for example, (evidence for matter-antimatter ageing, cardiac failure, diabetes, experimental nanoscience centres www.physics.lancs.ac.uk/ your academic writing skills, progress mixing in the Bs system); DZERO hypertension and post-myocardiac and theory groups. study_here/postgraduate/ to date and ability to synthesise track reconstruction software; and, information. infarction. ParticleTheory,Astrophysics masters-by-research production of simulated data with andCosmology Finallyyou will complete a our 400-processor PC farm; T2K. Optoelectronics andNanostructures A leading centre for the development dissertation based on your research, NeutrinoOscillations Experiments on semiconductor, of inUationary cosmology; a new conforming to normal standards of CP violation in the neutrino sector; carbon-nanotube and graphene initiative in theoretical particle referencing etc for academic work, building the downstream module based optoelectronic materials and cosmology,with the intention of which will be submitted for of the electromagnetic calorimeter devices; quantum dot and phase making it the leading centre for its examination. which is part of the ‘near detector’. change memories; superconducting study in the UK; and developing AcceleratorScienceand tunnel junctions and the development insights into particle physics from Technology(Daresbury,UK) ofadvancedtechniquesfornanoscale observations expected from CERN’s The MSc (by research) facilitates well Development of new materials characterisation of materials, devices LHC and ESA’s Planck CMB satellite. focused, bespoke and novel research projects for RF cavities; design studies for and biomaterials; MBE (molecular Electromagnetism, a polarised positron source for beam epitaxy) growth of a variety GeometryandGravity whichareidealforsolvingspeci'cfundamental an e+e- linear collider; and theory of III-Vcompounds, with emphasis Developing a fundamental or applied Physics problems, or for students (with Cockcroft Institute). on mid-infrared (2-5µm) understanding of the behaviour optoelectronics; spectroscopy of charged media and their who wish to gain independent research skills Condensed Matter Physics and scanning probe microscopy electromagnetic self-Telds to without a three year commitment. (SPM) of quantum structures; MicrokelvinPhysics be used in future accelerator Oleg Kolosov,Director of PGR, Physics new instrumental paradigms in and intense light source design. Exotic phenomena in superUuid nanotechnology by combining We collaborate globally and have 3He; probing spin and dynamics of SPM with localised chemical superUuid state through NMR; a strong interaction with the Tngerprinting, spectroscopic Cockcroft Institute. Quasiparticle beam experiments analysis, thermal measurements to study unconventional (Andreev) and ultrasonic imaging. ballistics and quantum turbulence; and cosmological implications of all experiments. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Psychology 238/239

Psychology PsychologicalresearchatLancasterUniversityisfocused Research degrees Research degrees MPhil/PhD Research Much of the research done by aroundtworesearchcentres,whichre2ectourinternationally MPhil/PhD Programmes postgraduate students is closely Entryrequirements recognisedprogrammesofresearchexcellence. connected with staS research Integrated degrees (1+3) Upper second class honours degree, projects, and proposals are or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. MSc in Psychological welcomed from those who Research Methods The Centre for Research in Human The SCORPIO Centre for Social The two Centres oSer cutting- We often recommend that applicants share our research interests. Development and Learning draws and Cognitive Research in the Public edge facilities in their dedicated haveaMastersdegreeasfoundational Taught degrees together the University’s critical Interest conducts research that laboratories. experience for a PhD programme, Within our two centres we draw mass of psychologists working on addresses key issues aSecting public although this is considered on a case together multiple perspectives to MSc in Developmental The Centre for Research in Human fundamental questions surrounding life. It aims to produce theoretically- by case basis. investigate theoretical and applied Psychology Development and Learning houses typical and atypical development motivated and empirically based topics in psychological research. MSc in Developmental our state of the art developmental IELTS and learning from early infancy research Tndings concerned with Disorders psychology laboratories, which 6.5 or equivalent. The themes listed overleaf provide a through to adulthood. Individual understanding and enhancing feature eye-movement recording Uavour of research projects currently MSc in Psychology of projects cover topics in: language individual and social performance Assessment equipment, EEG and multichannel underway in the Department. Advertising learning and spatial awareness in public settings, and to make this evoked potential recording facilities. Original research and thesis. MSc in Social Psychology in infancy; memory development in research accessible to and useful Furtherinformation children;theeSectondevelopmentof for practitioners and policy makers. SCORPIO houses eye-tracking MSc in Language, Speech diversityinmulticulturalenvironments equipment, 3D movement www.psych.lancs.ac.uk and Hearing SCORPIO has a core complement from social and cognitive registration systems and audio-visual of 12 members of academic staS, Number of postgraduate perspectives; neuropsychological recording laboratories. The Centre including social, forensic and students markers of cognitive development is also developing a state of the art cognitive psychologists. The Centre and decline in ageing; and language interviewing facility.The Centre has 100 also enjoys fruitful collaborative links and literacy in typically and atypically strong links with a range of regional with developmental psychologists Postgraduate enquiries developing populations. and national agencies, especially in within the Centre for Research in relation to security,law enforcement, Head of Department: The Centre is at the forefront Human Development and Learning. criminal justice and education. Professor Charlie Lewis of international research in All members of the SCORPIO Centre Members of the Centre also work Tel: +44(0)1524 594 975 development and learning, conduct theoretically informed closely with other departments Fax: +44(0)1524 593 744 combining behavioural, research that addresses societal within the University,including Email: postgraduate. computational, and neuroscientiTc concerns in areas such as criminal Computing and Communications, psychology@ lancaster.ac.uk methods for investigating human justice, skill acquisition, behavioural Linguistics, Economics, Educational www.psych.lancs.ac.uk behaviour across the lifespan. economics, collaborative decision- Research, Law and Management making, educational enhancement Science. The SCORPIO Centre and social inclusion. additionally has strong collaborative links with other regional, national and international universities. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Psychology 240/241

Our research interests Integrated degrees (1+3) Centre for Research in Auditory and Sensory-Motor Scorpio MSc in Psychological This course provides ESRC Compulsorymodules Neuroscience: The biomechanical accredited research training for Conducting and Presenting Human Development Investigative Expertise Unit: Research Methods and Learning and neurophysiological mechanisms graduates whose Trst degree Psychological Research that underlie perceptions and Promoting research and training Duration contains a signiTcant component Statistics for Psychological Language and Literacy: How markers of cognitive decline, in law enforcement investigative 12 months full-time, 24 months of psychology.It is especially suited Research children learn to speak, read, and and sensory control of movement, practice, with a focus on investigative part-time. to applicants who wish to progress interviewing, security,hostage Analysing Talk and Text develop the cognitive resources that from simple actions such as eye Entryrequirements to a PhD, or wish to develop their underpin language development negotiation, and processes of movements to more complex Upper second class honours degree research skills in preparation Optionalmodules from birth to adolescence; includes expert crime investigation. manipulations such as guitar playing. in Psychology,or its equivalent, for further professional training (Choose two from topics in the the study of typically developing Behavioural measures are combined Social Inclusion and Social including research design and (e.g. Clinical, Forensic, Educational, following areas, courses vary individuals as well as those who have with EEG and fMRI to investigate Cognition Unit: Promoting statistical methods. Health, Occupational Psychology), year-to-year). diVculty acquiring these skills. neural responses to stimuli. applications of social and cognitive or who require additional training IELTS in psychological research methods Applied Aspects of Psychology Memory: Includes environmental Diversity: What are the research for understanding of human 6.5 or equivalent. to apply to their work environment. inUuences in memory and cognitive developmental eSects of growing interaction in society,and, the Cognitive Psychology development, the role of memory in up in multi- versus mono-cultural impacts of goals, language and Assessment Thecourseconsistsoftaughtmodules Developmental Psychology social skills on human performance language and literacy development, environments, and how can we Coursework and dissertation. followed by an independent project Neuroscience eye witness testimony,false memory, understand and assess atypical in social settings. supervised by a member of staS and Furtherinformation Social Psychology the development of autobiographical development and disability? Cognitive Skills Unit: Promoting resulting in an MSc dissertation. www.psych.lancs.ac.uk memory,the relationship between International collaboration leads research into applications of memory reasoning, remembering and working to better understanding of the and thinking research, to enhance memory,and the multivariate inUuence and eSects of diSerent educational and professional inUuences that bring an end to cultures on thinking. practices. infantile amnesia. Perception and Action: The development of key skills in infancy and early childhood conducted in our state of the art infancy labs. Research interests include the development of spatial orientation, cross-modal perception, executive functions, and the acquisition of goal directed The friendliness and collegiality movements in typical and atypical development. of the sta& helped support my time at Social-Cognitive Development: Lancaster, encouraged me and helped Interplay between social interactions/ me feel part of something good. relationshipsandthechild’sdeveloping Neil Wilson, PhD Student cognitive skills. Work on ‘theory of mind’, executive skills, and moral reasoning is experimental while other studies on children’s testimony and developmental disorders such as autism mix experimental and intervention studies. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Psychology 242/243

Taught programmes MSc in Developmental The course is aimed at graduates This course is aimed at graduates MSc in Psychology You will be well placed for client It is aimed at those who wish Psychology who wish to progress to a PhD in wishing to enter an applied or of Advertising or agency opportunities in to progress to a PhD in Social developmental psychology and research career in developmental advertising planning, marketing Psychology or wish to boost their Duration seek to boost their research skills disabilities, and is beneTcial for Duration communications, media planning, research skills en route, or part way 12 months full-time, 24 months en route to clinical or educational students who wish to progress 12 months full-time, 24 months digital marketing, brand planning, and through, a career in a related Teld part-time. psychology training. It is also to a PhD in clinical, educational, or part-time. qualitative research on graduation. of inquiry (e.g. education, research Entryrequirements designed for graduates who require experimental psychology.It is also Entryrequirements Compulsorymodules or applied social science). Social additional developmental knowledge suited to those who wish to boost Psychology is beneTcial in a wide Upper second class honours degree, Upper second class honours Advanced Advertising Theory or its equivalent, in Psychology or to apply to their work environment. their research skills en route to, or degree, or its equivalent, in range of professions including Psychological Aspects a related discipline. after, behavioural therapy or clinical Psychology,Advertising, Marketing Civil Service, non-governmental MSc in Developmental or educational psychology training. of Advertising organisations (NGOs), public and IELTS or any related discipline. Disorders Compulsorymodules Advertising Research Design voluntary sector agencies, and 6.5 or equivalent. IELTS (Collaborative project with social science professions. DirectorofStudies Research Design Assessment 6.5 or equivalent. commercial research question) Dr Melissa Allen. Data Analysis Methods The course oSers a number of Coursework and dissertation. Assessment Quantitative Research Methods specialist pathways. The specialisms Duration Developmental Psychology include social processes; qualitative Furtherinformation Coursework and dissertation. Qualitative Research Methods 12 months full-time, 24 months Developmental Disorders social psychology; the social www.psych.lancs.ac.uk part-time. Furtherinformation Dissertation Optionalmodules psychology of intergroup conUict www.psych.lancs.ac.uk and solidarity; developmental social The primary aim of this MSc is Entryrequirements (Choose one from topics in the MSc in Social Psychology psychology. to provide you with an advanced Normally upper second class following areas, courses vary This novel MSc is designed to link DirectorofStudies knowledge of the methods, analytical honours degree, or its equivalent, year-to-year) psychological research skills and You will complete core modules in Dr Chris Walton. techniques, theories and major in Psychology or a related discipline. knowledge of human behaviour with Social Psychology,choose either Tndings in a range of important sub Cognitive Psychology the domain of advertising. A major IELTS Duration Quantitative or Qualitative Research areas of developmental psychology. Neuroscience feature of the course is that you will 12 months full-time, 24 months Methods, and then pursue two 6.5 or equivalent. undertake your dissertation research You will study Tve modules – four Social Psychology part-time. further options towards a particular via a funded placement with a compulsory and one with options. Assessment aspect of Social Psychology,which Applied Aspects of Psychology commercial organisation involved Entryrequirements Examples of option modules are Coursework and dissertation. you will follow up in your research in developing, using or distributing developmental disorders, and infant Upper second class honours degree, project and dissertation. Furtherinformation public media and who have development. These are delivered or its equivalent, in Psychology or www.psych.lancs.ac.uk advertising research requirements. throughavarietyofteachingmethods, in any related discipline. including: lectures, interactive This new MSc promotes knowledge During the course, you will IELTS discussion sessions, direct practical of developmental psychology with experience both academic and 6.5 or equivalent. experience of modelling a focus on atypical development practitioner contributions, and will developmentalphenomena,and across the lifespan. Through taught acquire a Trm understanding of Assessment gathering, analysing and presenting modules you will acquire advanced issues such as: How is success Coursework and dissertation. developmental data.You will Tnish knowledge of the theories and major predicted by the characteristics of Furtherinformation with a research dissertation in which people receiving advertising media Tndings in this Teld, and develop www.psych.lancs.ac.uk you develop your ideas in the expertise in the methods and analytic as well as the characteristics of those context of one to one supervision techniques used in research. who develop the media? What This course increases your with a member of the developmental The dissertation is an important causes campaigns to fail? How understanding of key theories, psychology team. component of the course, in which cognitive, social, developmental and methods and Tndings in Social you will develop your own original neuropsychological factors Psychology.You will learn how to psychological research project combine to inUuence advertising do your own social psychological under expert supervision. communications, and much more. research and to apply social psychology to solving social problems. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Faculty of Science and Technology – Psychology 244/245

Taught programmes continued MSc in Language, The course is aimed at graduates Speech and Hearing who wish to progress to a PhD in language development, DirectorofStudies psycholinguisticsorpsychoacoustics. Dr Kate Cain. It is also suitable for those wishing Duration to boost their research skills en route 12 months full-time, 24 months to, or during, careers and training part-time. in speech and language therapy, audiology,clinical or educational Entryrequirements psychology. Upper second class honours degree, Compulsorymodules or its equivalent, in Psychology or any related discipline. Language, Speech and Hearing Child Language Disorders IELTS Research Design 6.5 or equivalent. Statistics Assessment Research Project and Dissertation Coursework and dissertation. Furtherinformation Optionalmodules (Choose one from topics in the www.psych.lancs.ac.uk following areas, courses vary This MSc builds on the Department’s year-to-year) research specialities in the Cognition psychology of language, speech, Development and auditory processing.You will acquire advanced knowledge of the Neuroscience theories and major Tndings in the psychology and physiology of hearing, the development of speech I found the MSc in Developmental perception, and language and literacy development.You will also learn Disorders to be a challenging and thought about the latest work on hearing provoking year of growth and discovery impairment and assessment and child language disorders. as I developed and enhanced my skills in analytical writing and my understanding of child psychology. Throughout the MSc programme I have met many dedicated and knowledgeable sta& and found everyone very happy to help. It was ultimately a very positive experience and I particularly enjoyed the way postgraduates are treated and valued within the Department. Kirsten Nokling, Assistant Psychologist, Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Essential information 246/247

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Alexandra Square 31 Cartmel College 66 Engineering Building 51 Graduate Town Houses 67 LICA Building 4 Physics Building 29 (Shops and Banks) Cartmel Family Housing 68 – Faculty of Science & Technology Great Hall 11 – Imagination Lancaster – Faculty of Health and Medicine Ash House 15 Cavendish Lecture Theatre 27 Faculty OFces Grizedale College 57 – Lancaster Institute for the – Faculty OQces Contemporary Arts – Physics Bailrigg Conference Centre 25 Central Workshops and Stores 40 Engineering Lecture 51 Grizedale College Residences 58 Theatres (1-3) Lonsdale College 64 Postgraduate Statistics Centre 48 Bailrigg House 1 CETAD 13 Human Resources 33a – Dentist Faraday Building 27 Management School 52 Pre-School Centre 44 Chaplaincy Centre 24 Medical Centre 45 – Pharmacy – Lancaster Medical School – Accounting and Finance Round House 8 Charles Carter 54 InfoLab21 62 Barker House Farm 65 – Natural Sciences – Centre for e-Science – Confucius Institute – Management Learning – School of Computing and – Economics Bigforth Farm 6 and Leadership Frankland Lecture Theatre 27 Communications Ruskin Library 35 – IEED Biology Lecture Theatre 43a – Marketing FASS Building 21 Islamic Prayer Room 56 Security Lodge 34 – Lancaster Leadership Centre Bowland Annexe 14 – Organisation, Work – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Slaidburn House 39 Information Systems 60 – Management School Faculty and Technology – Faculty OQces (Students’ Union) Bowland Hall 12 Services (ISS) Building OQces Charles Carter Lecture Theatre 54 Furness College 42 Bowland Lecture Theatre 28 Jack Hylton Music Rooms 16 – Management Development Sports Centre 5 Conference Centre 25 Furness Lecture Theatres (1-3) 42a Bowland Main 28 John Creed Building 1 9 Division University House 33 – History County Main and College 7 Furness Residences 41 –Visitor Accommodation – Management Science – Central Administration – Research and Enterprise Services – English and Creative Writing Fylde College 47 Lancaster Environment 43 Management School Lecture 52 – Careers (CEEC) Theatres (1-8) – Counselling Service Bowland North 23 County Field Residences 3 – Mathematics and Statistics Centre (LEC) – Disabilities Service – Applied Social Science County South 18 – North West Regional Studies – Biomedical and Life Sciences Marcus Merriman 23 Lecture Theatre – European Languages and Cultures – Educational Research – Psychology Lancaster House Hotel 59 University Reception 32 (University House) – Law School – Linguistics and English Language Fylde Lecture Theatres (1-3) 47a – Conference and Training Centre Music Building 10 – Sociology – Politics, Philosophy & Religion Fylde Residences 49 Learning Zone 28a NuFeld Theatre 9 Visitor Accommodation 19a Bowland Tower East 30 County South Lecture Theatre 18 George Fox 55 – ISS Helpdesk Pendle College 61 Whewell Building 50 – Health Research County South Residences 20 George Fox Lecture 55 LEC Remote Workshops 2 Peter Scott Gallery 17 Bowland Tower South 37 Edward Roberts Court 38 Theatres (1-6) Library 36 Elizabeth Livingston 23 Graduate College 63 Lecture Theatre For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Essential information – Travel details 250/251

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Taxis On campus: All buses drop oN and Car parking Taxi services are available from the collect passengers in the Underpass, Visitor car parking is available on rail and bus stations. situated underneath Alexandra campus 24/7 and is free after 6pm. Square. Additionally,services 3 and Tel: (01524) 32090; (01524) 35666; 4 serve the southern perimeter road If you’re visiting campus during the or (01524) 848 848. around Alexandra Park and service day then parking charges do apply X1 serve the northern perimeter and can be purchased from any of By rail road. There is also a bus stop directly the 11 pay and display machines There are direct rail links between outside the Sports Centre on the across campus a cost of £2 for two Lancaster and many of the UK’s main drive. hours. Chip and pin card payment major cities and airports. TheX1 bus facilities are available at each service runs every 20 minutes from By car machine. Alternatively,all-dayvisitor the University to the Railway Station Leave the M6 motorway at junction scratch cards are available from (hourly on Sunday afternoons and 33 and take the A6 north towards the cashier’s oQce in University evenings). Taxis are available at the Lancaster. House priced at £5 each. station, which is a Ove minute walk from the city centre. ForLancasterUniversitymaincampus – turn right at the third set of traQc By bus lights on the A6 into the University For bus information call ‘Traveline’ main drive. on Tel: 0871 200 22 33. By air In the city: The bus station is situated From Manchester International on Damside Street in the City Centre. Airport take the M56 motorway at Buses (services 2, 2A, 3, 4) leave junction 5 and join the M6 motorway for the University every Ove minutes at junction 20 (north). Follow the on weekdays and most services directions ‘By Car’. An hourly rail alsostopatCommonGardenStreet. link runs between the airport and Additionally,theX1 bus service Lancaster. runs every 20 minutes between the Railway Station and the University (hourly on Sunday afternoons and evenings) – this service does not route via the main bus station but does have various pick-up points through the citycentre. For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Essential information – Taught programme index 252/253

Course Title Degree Page Taught programme index Discourse Studies MA 96 E-Business and Innovation MSc/PgDip 170 Course Title Degree Page Ecology and Conservation MSc 218 Accounting and Financial Management MSc 158 Economics MSc 164 Accounting and Financial Management MRes 157 Economics Graduate Diploma 165 Advanced Marketing Management MSc/MRes 193 Energy and Environment MSc 219 Applied Bioscience and Business Management PgCert 133 English Language (by distance) MA 97 Art by Research MA 56 English Language and Literary Studies MA 97 Bioethics and Medical Law LLM/MA 88 English Literary Studies (with pathways) MA 66 Biomedicine MSc 128 Environment and Development (Overseas Placement) MRes 217 Business Administration – Full-time mode MBA 173 Environment and Law LLM/MA 89/218 Business Administration – Executive mode MBA 174 Environmental and Biochemical Toxicology MSc 220 Child Welfare MRes 50 Environmental Informatics MSc 221 Child Welfare Practice PgCert 51 Environmental Management and Consultancy MA 220 Clinical Research PgCert 149 Environmental Science and Technology MSc 221 Communication Systems MSc 204 European Union Institutions and Policy Making MA 73 Computer Science MSc 203 Film Studies by Research MA 56 ConPict Resolution and Peace Studies MA 109 Finance MSc 158 ConPict, Development and Security MA 107 Finance MRes 157 Contamination, Risk Assessment and Remediation MSc 218 Financial Analysis MSc 159 Contemporary Arts Consultancy MA 56 Gender and Women’s Studies MA 76 Contemporary Arts Practice MA 56 Gender and Women’s Studies and English MA 76 Creative Writing MA 67 Gender and Women’s Studies and Sociology MA 76 Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA 67 Health and Well-Being MRes 143 Criminology MRes 50 History MA 81 Cyber Security MSc/PgCert 205 Human Resource and Knowledge Management MSc 196 Design Management MA 57 Human Resources and Consulting MA 180 Developing Professional Practice MA 131 Human Rights and the Environment LLM/MA 90/218 Developing Professional Practice (Health Care) MA 131 Information Technology,Management and Organisational Change (ITMOC) MSc/PgDip 170 Developing Professional Practice in Management MA 132 Information Technology,Management and Organisational Change (ITMOC) MRes 168 Developing Professional Practice in Management (Health Care) MA 132 International Business MRes 168 Developmental Disorders MSc 242 International Business MSc/PgDip 171 Developmental Psychology MSc 242 International Business and Corporate Law LLM 86 Digital Language and Literacies MA 96 International Human Rights Law LLM 86 Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA 108 International Human Rights and Terrorism Law LLM 87 Diplomacy and International Law LLM/MA 88/108 International Law LLM 87 Diplomacy and Religion MA 108 International Law and International Relations LLM/MA 89/109 For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk Essential information – Taught programme index 254/255

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Course Title Degree Page Course Title Degree Page International Masters in Environmental Science and Technology MSc 223 Practicing Management (IMPM) MA 197 International Masters in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc 224 Professional Practice via Negotiated Work Based Learning PgCert 135 International Relations MA 107 Professional Practice via Negotiated Work Based Learning PgDip 135 International Relations MRes 106 Professional Practice via Negotiated Work Based Learning MA/MSc 135 Language Testing (by distance) MA 98 Project Management MSc 177 Language, Speech and Hearing MSc 244 Psychology of Advertising MSc 243 Languages and Cultures MA 72 Psychological Research Methods MSc 241 Language and Linguistics MA 98 Quantitative Finance MSc 165 Law PgDip 90 Quantitative Methods for Science, Social Science and Medicine MSc/PgDip 232 Leadership and Management PgCert 134 Quantitative Methods for Science, Social Science and Medicine PgCert 233 Leadership and Management (Health Care) PgCert 134 Religion and ConPict MA 110 Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc 188 Religious Studies MA 112 Management (with pathways) MSc 172 Religious Studies PgCert 112 Management Learning and Leadership MA 181 Safety and Environmental Management of Nuclear Decommissioning MSc/PgDip 210 Management Science and Marketing Analytics MSc 188 Safety Engineering MSc/PgDip 210 Management Science MRes 187 Science of the Environment MRes 217 Mechanical Engineering MSc/PgDip 210 Smart Systems Engineering MSc 211 Media and Cultural Studies MA 121 Social Psychology MSc 243 Medical Biotechnology and Leadership MSc 128 Social Work MA/PgDip 51 Medical Leadership PgCert 132 Sociological Research MA 120 Money,Banking and Finance MSc/MRes 163 Sociology MA 121 Music by Research MA 56 Statistics MSc/PgDip 232 Network and Internet Systems MSc 204 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc 222 Operational Research and Management Science MSc 188 Sustainable Water Management MSc 222 Organisational Change PgCert 134 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) MA 100 Organisational Change (Health Care) PgCert 134 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA 101 (TESOL, delivered in Hong Kong) Philosophy MA 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, by distance) MA 101 Philosophy PgCert 111 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, Lancaster) MA 100 Philosophy and Religion MA 111 Theatre and Performance by Research MA 56 Physics MSc 237 Volcanology and Geological Hazards MSc 223 Politics MA 107 Politics and International Relations PgCert 109 Politics and Philosophy MA 109 Politics, Philosophy and Religion MA 110 For more information please go to www.lancaster.ac.uk

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