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Choosing the right university 05 WHY CHOOSE is one of the most important WORCESTER? decisions you will make. This 10 LEARNING AT prospectus gives you an insight WORCESTER into what makes Worcester special. You can follow the 16 TUITION FEES AND FINANCIAL web links and QR codes to SUPPORT explore our website, watch films and get in touch with us. 18 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES You might also like to visit us at an Open Day, where you’ll 22 CAREER AND SKILLS have the opportunity to meet DEVELOPMENT some of our current students 24 CAMPUS FACILITIES and staff and hear about how 33 CITY LIVING: exciting and rewarding the student WORCESTER experience is at Worcester. Bring your friends, family or just 36 ACCOMMODATION yourself to find out more about 38 AFTER GRADUATION our campuses and courses. 40 COURSES For complete dates and to book 190 MAPS your place, visit www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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The University of Worcester enjoys students with invaluable work a reputation as a very professional experience, career development University with high standards and earning opportunities. in everything that we do. Worcester graduates are consistently Worcester’s aim is to be an among the most employable in the outstanding University at which country, with over 92% in work or to be a student and from which to continuing to study within six months graduate. We are a truly inclusive of graduating. University where each and every Your choice of university is one of the person counts as an individual. biggest decisions you will ever make, As a valued member of our so please ask us every question renowned friendly campus you have about studying here. community you will have every Going to university is an Explore our website, arrange a opportunity to thrive and campus visit, quiz our friendly important investment in fully realise your potential. your future. It is crucial staff and students and find out that you choose the course In today’s economic climate, the whether Worcester is right for you. relevance of university courses and the university which A first class University education is more important than ever. is right for you. at Worcester provides an excellent Worcester combines excellent foundation for the future. academic quality with strong links with businesses, hospitals, schools This really is a very special University and other public, private and at which to be a student. community organisations. These links open up exceptional work placement, project and volunteering opportunities for our students.

We also offer a truly innovative Professor David Green and effective ‘earn as you learn’ Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive scheme, which provides our www.worcester.ac.uk Scan this code and take a look, or type www.worcester. ac.uk/worcester- arena into your browser.

IN BRIEF • WORCESTER’S AIM IS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY AT WHICH TO BE A STUDENT AND FROM WHICH TO GRADUATE

In this image: The Netball Superleague final at the new 2,000 seat University of Worcester Arena.

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Read more about GLOSSARY P192 key milestones in our history and pick up all our latest news on our website www.worcester.ac.uk

In this image: The historic Georgian buildings of the City Campus.

www.worcester.ac.uk WHY CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER? A history of achievement Expert, independent organisations The University of Worcester such as the Quality Assurance The University of Worcester is a is an outstanding place at Agency have given our courses a truly modern Higher Education number of commendations and which to be a student. institution and one of the country’s we have received excellent reports We provide excellent most innovative universities, but from Ofsted and the Nursing graduate employment much of its present character and and Midwifery Council. We also prospects as a result of our values can be traced back to its work with a range of external commitment to academic foundation in 1946 as an Emergency organisations, such as the British quality and our focus on the Teacher Training College to ‘win Psychological Society and the development of relevant, the peace through education’. From Broadcast Journalism Training these beginnings, it has quickly professional skills. Council, who support and accredit established itself as one of the our professional qualifications. country’s most popular universities. The University is home to several With over 10,000 students international research centres, studying over 200 courses, including the National Pollen and Worcester is a flourishing and Aerobiology Research Unit which, dynamic institution with strong in partnership with the Met Office, links to its roots in outstanding provides the UK’s pollen forecasts as and purposeful education. well as performing groundbreaking Academic excellence research in areas of hay fever; the Association for Dementia Studies; Our qualifications are rigorous and the International Forum for and our staff have a reputation Research in Children’s Literature. for inspiring teaching and innovative thinking. 5 Marija Kelbauskaite 2nd YEAR Business, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons)

“I think it’s great how the University has grown – from the Riverside building to all other developments that are continuously going on. The atmosphere is very friendly!”

In this image: The new industry- TAKE A LOOK AT OUR standard CAMPUS FACILITIES. journalism suite.

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www.worcester.ac.uk Our campuses are all within walking distance of each other and are close to the city centre. Take a look at our maps to see how easy it is to travel between our facilities by either scanning this QR code or visiting www.worcester. ac.uk/discover/ THREE find-us CAMPUSES, ONE SINGLE SITE THE UNIVERSITY HAS THREE CAMPUSES, ALL WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER, WHICH ARE WELL LINKED WITH FOOTPATHS AND CYCLE ROUTES.

The St John’s Campus is set in The University’s new Riverside In the centre of Worcester, on the lovely parkland and is located in a Campus includes a 2,000 capacity, site of previously derelict buildings, friendly, residential area of the city. indoor sports arena. This is an the University’s City Campus has The University’s home for over 60 exciting new university and come to life. The fully restored and years, it has benefited from extensive community resource, the country’s modernised historic buildings of the refurbishment and modernisation as first specifically created facility to former Worcester Royal Infirmary well as the construction of brand cater for the needs of wheelchair sit alongside high quality student new science laboratories, sports athletes. The campus also has residences. The Hive, which contains facilities and Halls of Residence. teaching spaces and new specialised Britain’s first fully integrated arts facilities. university and public library, is next door to the City Campus.

7 In this image: The River Severn and the ancient Worcester Cathedral are right on the University’s doorstep.

Zimari Elizabeth 3rd YEAR Digital Film Production BA (Hons) (exchange student from the USA)

“I like the people and the town. I come from New Jersey and it is different to what is here. In Worcester everything is close by and I really like it!” A FIRST-RATE We welcome students from around the world. Both UNIVERSITY international and UK students benefit hugely from cultural AND exchange which enhances learning experience and employability. Find CATHEDRAL out more at www. worcester.ac.uk CITY

www.worcester.ac.uk Download our City Guide to Worcester for top tips on settling into the city by either scanning this code or visiting www.worcester. ac.uk/documents/ worcester-city- guide.pdf

A beautiful part of the country Worcester is conveniently located in the middle of England, in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. It’s an easy two hours to London and less than an hour to Birmingham. There are excellent transportation connections, with two train stations and a coach depot within walking distance of the campuses. A vibrant student experience We attract a diverse group of students from a variety of different backgrounds and ages. Because we are a small university, it’s easy to get to know people and make friends quickly. The University places great emphasis on creating a friendly and supportive environment for our students. A professional university IN BRIEF with inclusive values GLASGOW • UNDER AN HOUR FROM NEWCASTLE Professionalism is at the heart of -UPON-TYNE BIRMINGHAM everything we do. We are committed • 2 HOURS FROM to the delivery of an education process LONDON that recognises ability and potential, which will build the self-confidence MANCHESTER • CLOSE TO THE and competence of our students. We BIRMINGHAM COTSWOLDS embed professionalism, employability • NEAR THE and career management skills in all our MALVERN HILLS CARDIFF programmes of study so that graduates LONDON are well equipped for the job market.

9 Egle Beliunaite 2nd YEAR Graphic Design and Illustration BA Joint Honours LEARNING “No matter what course you are doing, AT lecturers are always interested in students and what they do, WORCESTER regardless WE INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL of their own POTENTIAL THROUGH EXCELLENT, INNOVATIVE interests or TEACHING, SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH. style. They are always there to help and Teaching from leaders Teaching Fellowships. They will play Academic tutoring a major role in your educational make us feel in academic excellence Informed, intellectual discussion experience and are dedicated to confident in We are a friendly community in with academic staff and fellow making sure that your learning is ourselves.” which high quality teaching in students lies at the heart of the exciting, rewarding and relevant. groups, and good professional university learning experience. relationships between staff and Quality assured As a new undergraduate student, students in a personal and The Quality Assurance Agency you are provided with an appointed encouraging environment, are (QAA) is responsible for safeguarding Academic Tutor (usually someone important. the standards of learning in who teaches on your course and who Our academic staff conduct Higher Education. QAA reports will remain with you throughout innovative research that brings have consistently recognised your undergraduate studies) to help real benefits to business and the quality of the University you do this. This system provides society and to the education of our of Worcester. The most recent continuity for you, as you will get students. A number of our staff report was published in 2011 and to know one member of academic have been awarded National is available at www.qaa.ac.uk staff who will be your key regular point of contact at the University. www.worcester.ac.uk Piet Grobler ILLUSTRATION COURSE LEADER

Piet Grobler is just one of our many inspiring lecturers. He leads the Illustration course and is an Academic Tutor. The illustrator of 75 books, he has won the Golden Apple award at the Biennale for Illustration and a Silver Medal in the Japanese Noma Concours competition.

In this image: Lecturer Piet Grobler and student Egle Beliunaite in the dedicated Illustration studio.

11 Dina Tomas PLACEMENT YEAR STUDENT Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons)

“Doing a placement year is a fantastic opportunity as it helps me develop further skills and get real experience, such as how a press office really works.”

In this image: Dina Tomas in Mulberry House, a centre for professional development within the Business School.

www.worcester.ac.uk FLEXIBLE Explorations in Education; Extended work placements are IN BRIEF Sustainability; Healthy Lifestyles; an integral part of many of our • SPECIALISE IN APPROACHES World Cultures; and Languages courses, such as Nursing and TWO SUBJECTS TO LEARNING (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Teaching. Most other courses WITH JOINT have the option of taking a short DEGREES OR Many of our undergraduate degree Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, placement or a full ‘sandwich year’. courses are available as Single or EFL and Academic English). • STUDY ONE Joint Honours as well as Major/ Part-time study COURSE AND Minor combinations. This allows Overseas exchanges ADD ON ELECTIVE There are many reasons to you to tailor your degree to your In today’s world where globalisation MODULES TO MAKE YOU MORE interests and career aspirations. brings countries and people closer consider studying part-time: EMPLOYABLE. together than ever before, cultural work commitments, family Single Honours degrees see you FOR MORE competence and international responsibilities or just a preference focusing almost entirely on one for working at a slower pace. It INFORMATION experience are essential attributes. PLEASE VISIT main subject. Joint Honours can also be a more affordable degrees balance two subjects For many students, a short period WWW. way to access Higher Education. WORCESTER. equally, while Major/Minor Honours of study abroad, immersed in another educational system and culture, can There are many students studying AC.UK/JOURNEY/ degrees allow you to combine ELECTIVE- be a life-changing experience and part-time at Worcester, from two subjects but spend a greater MODULES amount of time on one than the open up further opportunities. short bites of learning right other. Whichever you choose, through to degree • TO SEE A FULL Exchange programmes LIST OF OUR you’ll be aiming for the highest and postgraduate are available for most As a new qualifications. Our EXCHANGE academic standards in your studies. DESTINATIONS of our courses and undergraduate courses are designed Joint degrees give you the student, you are PLEASE VISIT: to be flexible. If you WWW. opportunity to study provided with The University of Worcester offers want to vary the WORCESTER. for a semester or one of the most varied selections of an appointed amount of time you AC.UK/ a year at a partner two-subject degrees in the country. Academic Tutor spend studying from COMMUNITY/ institution without (usually one of year to year, or even EXCHANGE- For a complete list of our course extending or the people take a break for a PARTNER- combinations, see page 182 interrupting your teaching on while, you can. INSTITUTIONS or visit www.ucas.com degree programme. your course Most part-time • FLEXIBLE and who will LEARNING Elective modules Work experience students studying remain with you TO SUIT YOU, If you study a Single Honours course, while you study for an undergraduate WITH OUR you can choose from a number of throughout your degree take between PART-TIME STUDY Work experience and elective modules to add breadth undergraduate four and seven course placements to your studies and enhance your studies) to years to complete employability. These modules add value to your help you. the course. complement your main area of study, qualification. Although some but give you a chance to meet students This can help you gain an advantage professional courses, including and staff from different disciplines in the graduate job market by Nursing and Midwifery, require and acquire a deeper understanding developing valuable skills in areas full-time study, the majority of of key contemporary issues. like communication, time and our programmes can be studied The current electives include: project management, problem- part-time. See page 40 for a Business and Social Enterprise; solving and teamworking. complete list of part-time courses. 13 In this image: An exhibition and education space dedicated to the history of medicine, in the new Infirmary Museum.

Alexander Schreiber 3rd YEAR Business, Management and Economics BA (Hons)

“Everything we do in our sessions is very interactive, for example we regularly do practical case studies. It is great what a wide range of learning resources we use in our course.”

www.worcester.ac.uk LEARNING AT WORCESTER

Access to original resources The University’s Research Collections consist of a diverse range of printed books and journals, archival resources and artefacts in support of the academic work of the University and the wider scholarly community. This rich range of resources supports your studies and gives you the opportunity to develop high-level research skills. Bringing history to life The Hive Library is home to the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service. You can access thousands of archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscape records and 12 miles of original archives through their collections. The Infirmary Medical Museum This beautifully appointed museum is located at the City Campus. It includes artefacts from the former Worcester Royal Infirmary and across Worcestershire, as well as celebrating the history of the site. Art, performance and exhibition spaces There are many permanent art installations on campus as well THE BRITISH MEDICAL as flexible exhibition spaces. ASSOCIATION WAS The studio theatres at St John’s FOUNDED IN 1832 IN THE CITY CAMPUS’ CHARLES and at The Hive are host to both HASTINGS BUILDING. student productions and touring shows throughout the year.

15 TUITION FEES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU COVER YOUR COSTS WHILE YOU STUDY AT WORCESTER.

The cost of Higher Education Our philosophy is that once The University remains committed a student is selected to study to providing more opportunities The Government introduced new here, they become a member for highly talented, ambitious financial arrangements in 2012, of our community. This students regardless of their which led to the withdrawal informs everything we do. financial circumstances. of most of the public funding for Higher Education. At Worcester, we are committed to providing our future students The fees at Worcester reflect with an outstanding education, the cost of efficiently providing facilities and opportunities. an excellent education. www.worcester.ac.uk For full details on fees and financial support, scan this code or visit our website www.worcester. ac.uk/fees

previous qualification, will receive The exact amount you can borrow IN BRIEF Tuition Fees a PGCE bursary. The tuition fee depends on a number of factors • BA/BSc DEGREES – for full-time PGCE is £9,000 such as your household income £8,900 PER YEAR • The standard annual fee for • If you are an international student, and what help you’re eligible for • PART-TIME full-time undergraduate study with a maintenance grant. please visit the International CHARGED for UK/EU students enrolling webpages for more detailed Maintenance grants PRO RATA on BA/BSc degrees in 2015 is information www.worcester. £8,900 per year. Please see our ac.uk/international Full-time students may also apply • FOUNDATION – website www.worcester.ac.uk/ for a maintenance grant to help £6,200 PER YEAR fees for the latest information. with living costs. Maintenance Loans and Grants • HNDs – £7,680 Full-time undergraduate courses grants don’t have to be repaid. PER YEAR normally take three years to The maximum you can get is complete (fees will rise annually) Student loans are available £3,387 a year, available to those • Part-time fees are generally to fund tuition fees and help whose household income is less charged on a pro rata basis towards the cost of living. than £25,000. Varying amounts are awarded to students whose • For the majority of Foundation Tuition fee loans household income (including that of degree courses, which are The tuition fee loan covers your parents) is less than £42,600 a year. completed over two years, an annual tuition fees of £8,900. Some special support grants are annual tuition fee of £6,200 The Student Loans Company available for families on income will apply (except for Paramedic pays this, on your behalf, directly support or housing benefit. Science and Arboriculture, to the University of Worcester Apply online at the same time which have fees of £8,900) for each year of your study. The as you are applying for loans. • Most HNDs in 2014/15 will loan will be reduced by any fee have an annual tuition fee of waiver you have been awarded. Part-time students £7,680 (except for Business Management, Horticulture, Art Maintenance loans Loans for tuition fees are available to eligible part-time undergraduate & Design and Sport, Coaching & You can also apply for a maintenance degree students who complete PE, which have fees of £8,900) loan for day-to-day living expenses a minimum of 25 per cent of the • Full-time students studying such as accommodation and food. full-time course load per year Nursing or Midwifery will, if This will be paid into your bank (30 credits or more). on an NHS supported place, account at the start of term, once get their fees paid. In addition you’ve registered on your course. The University also helps students they can also apply for a to find paid work through our The current maximum you can maintenance loan and grant earn as you learn scheme. borrow is £5,555 if you live away • Some trainee teachers, dependent from home and £4,418 if you on the subject studied and live at home.

17 In this image: A student takes advantage of the study space in the new Peirson Study and Guidance Centre.

Gemma Crowe 3rd YEAR Scholarship winner, Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons)

“I am delighted that all the hard work I have put in has been recognised by the University. It has really encouraged me to continue working hard in my SCHOLARSHIPS final year.” AND BURSARIES AT WORCESTER

www.worcester.ac.uk Find out more about SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE WAIVERS ARE Worcester’s many AVAILABLE AT WORCESTER TO HELP YOU FUND scholarships YOUR TUITION AND LIVING COSTS. www.worcester. ac.uk/scholarships

Year One Year Three

Academic achievement International Academic Academic scholarships IN BRIEF scholarship fee waivers Scholarship Based solely on academic • SUPPORT IS The University of Worcester International (non-EU) students are performance in the second full year AVAILABLE FOR offers a £1,000 first year fee eligible to apply for scholarships of study, the University awards up to EVERY YEAR OF YOUR STUDIES waiver to all applicants who up to £2,000 each. The University 100 scholarships of £1,000 each to achieve ABB or above at A Level, Scholarship Committee will assess eligible high achieving undergraduate • ACADEMIC or the equivalent qualification the candidates’ applications based students. These scholarships ACHIEVEMENT (as per HEFCE guidelines). on their academic merits and will are available thanks to generous SCHOLARSHIPS award the strongest applicants. gifts made to the University by ARE AWARDED National scholarship For more details please visit: alumni, Fellows, philanthropists TO ELIGIBLE, HIGH ACHIEVING fee waiver www.worcester.ac.uk/ and friends of the University, and UNDERGRADUATE University fundraising initiatives. The National Scholarship international STUDENTS Programme has been introduced by the UK Government to lower Year Two Additional University the fees for students in receipt of a scholarships maximum grant to help their entry into Higher Education. It is funded by Academic scholarships the University and the Government. Based solely on academic Extra-curricular scholarships performance in the first full Students can also apply for Each is a fee waiver of £3,000, or year of study, the University scholarship funding to help with a pro rata amount for part-time awards up to 100 scholarships of outstanding voluntary projects or students, for the first year of study. £1,000 to eligible, high achieving to pursue high level achievement The £3,000 is paid as a £2,000 fee undergraduate students. These in the arts, sport, or other fields. waiver and a £1,000 cash payment. scholarships have been funded by You can read about current National Scholarships are awarded a generous philanthropic donation Worcester students’ successes at on a rigorously means-tested basis to from the Clive Richards Charity. www.worcester.ac.uk/news those students from the lowest income households and will be Wychavon scholarships awarded to students assessed to The scholarship is open to first year receive the full maintenance grant. In students from the Wychavon district 2014/15 we will make a £1,000 fee choosing to study full-time at the waiver to students on a partial grant. University of Worcester (except The National Scholarship nursing and midwifery students). Programme will finish at the end The scholarship provides £500 per of the 2014/15 academic year. student, for up to 100 students in each of the three academic years.

19 Student study and guidance: You can access most Student Services through Firstpoint in the new and innovative Peirson Study and Guidance Centre on St John’s Campus.

In this image: A group work area in the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre.

www.worcester.ac.uk STUDENT SERVICES Student Services offers a range of Disability and Dyslexia Student Experience information, support and advice This service is here to support you The team is here to encourage you Talk to the to help you make the most of if you have any disability, medical to have an enjoyable experience friendly your life as a student and achieve condition or specific learning throughout your time at university, advisors in your potential in your academic difficulty like dyslexia. We can to offer support and guidance, Firstpoint studies. Come along to Firstpoint, provide support, help you access and to promote positive health about extra which offers a central point for funding and consider reasonable and wellbeing. We will support support for all student enquiries, including adjustments. If you have a disability you through the transition into help with finance, paying for your learning, but are unsure whether you student life and community living accommodation, and accessing a health, require any additional assistance to make it as effortless as possible. range of services to help you with community we can help you identify what studying and living at university. Unitots Nursery living and might be useful. We also have an finances. Chaplaincy assessment service for dyslexia, Unitots, on the St John’s Campus, takes children from 3 months Our multi-faith Chaplaincy Service dyscalculia and dyspraxia. up to school age, and has been is available to provide spiritual Internationalisation rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. support to all our students and staff, and Study Abroad The Nursery is self-contained irrespective of your religious beliefs. The team works with all the other and has extensive outside space, The Chaplain can help you make services to ensure that international as well as access to facilities on contact with a local faith community, students have access to friendly the campus such as the gym, and the University provides advice on adapting to a new sports centre and nature walks. designated multi-faith rooms at culture, language support, visas, St John’s and City Campuses. Welfare and Financial Advice banking and employment. We also Counselling and manage a specialised induction The Student Welfare and Finance Mental Health and ongoing social programme team offers advice on a range of topics, including student loans Both services, staffed by for international students. Our and grants, bursaries, trust professionally trained practitioners, Language Centre offers support in funds and charities, welfare are free to all students. People come learning a new language, finding benefits, debt management, Tax to counselling to talk confidentially support with English as a Foreign Credits and general financial about a wide range of emotional Language (EFL), academic writing, queries. We also administer or psychological difficulties that presentation skills and much more. the Access to Learning Fund. may be preventing them from Student Achievement living life to its full potential. Information and The Student Achievement team Learning Services Mental Health Advisors can offer you delivers a range of study skill support if you have a pre-diagnosed, workshops and one-to-one The IT helpdesk is located on the or emerging mental health condition; appointments to help you improve first floor of the Peirson Study or emotional difficulties which your academic performance. and Guidance Centre, and is significantly affect your daily life. your main point of contact for any IT or audio-visual queries. 21 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR EARN AS YOU LEARN PROGRAMME.

WWW.WORCESTER.AC.UK/ EARN-AS-YOU-LEARN

Tom Folker 3rd YEAR Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Management BSc (Hons)

“Through the Student Ambassador Scheme I can combine work and studies, as the hours are very flexible. I CAREERS get to do a lot of different things, AND including working during EMPLOYABILITY Freshers’ week and helping USE OUR CAREERS SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS new students.” TO BUILD YOUR SKILLS, GAIN INDUSTRY INSIGHTS AND PLAN YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE.

Employable graduates Discuss your plans at a meeting with Part-time work an advisor, explore our extensive Over 92% of Worcester graduates The Careers Service can help you find career resources which include are in work or further study both paid and voluntary part-time computer aided guidance packages, within six months of leaving. employment during your studies. and gain one-to-one advice and Vacancies are advertised through a feedback about your applications. Specialist careers advice weekly bulletin and in Firstpoint. You can contact the friendly Careers We also offer career development Aside from the obvious benefit staff throughout Firstpoint in the group sessions and host a variety of earning money, taking on Peirson Study and Guidance Centre to of employability related events part-time work while you study evaluate your career goals, plan your throughout the year. can significantly boost your next steps and gain support in making employability after graduation. job and further study applications.

www.worcester.ac.uk The University of Worcester is one of the city’s biggest employers and many students find part-time work on campus through our student ambassador scheme. The average rate of pay is currently £7.60 per hour.

In this image: Student ambassadors getting ready for an Open Day.

23 A close-knit campus community There is a friendly community feel at Worcester, which is created by our compact, closely situated campuses. This environment enables our students to form lasting friendships with peers and lecturers very quickly. You will feel part of University life from the very first day you arrive. The University offers a supportive learning environment, and an excellent mix of opportunities in a safe area where students can experience a bit of everything. CAMPUS FACILITIES FIRST CLASS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

25 Christopher McClelland 3rd YEAR Nursing – Adult BSc (Hons)

“The facilities at the University are really good, especially the clinical rooms where students can attend training simulations to build on skills and experience scenarios before going out into practice, preparing for the real ward experience.”

In this image: A new, on-campus Clinical Skills Room.

www.worcester.ac.uk FACILITIES IN CLASS WE ARE ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY. WITH APPLICATIONS MORE THAN DOUBLING IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS, WE HAVE AN EXCITING FUTURE AHEAD AND WE’VE INVESTED THE MONEY WE’VE GAINED FROM OUR GROWTH RIGHT BACK INTO THE UNIVERSITY.

Modern classrooms Social learning spaces Specialised facilities Our commitment to academic and IT equipment We have a range of course- excellence is backed by the highest Group study and learning spaces specific facilities, including: quality support and facilities. are provided throughout the • Clinical skills rooms for nurses, University. These flexible areas have Our learning spaces feature state- midwives, therapy students been created to provide a study of-the-art equipment, including • Psychology labs environment that’s right for you. All built-in PCs with projectors, video students are able to move between • Mac labs conferencing capability, high zones and use them as they wish. • Broadcasting studios quality audio and Wi-Fi access. The wireless network and internet • Gyms, a fitness suite, the connections in every room mean that Motion and Performance the latest technology and learning Centre, sports pitches resources are easily accessible. • 2,000 seat University of There are plenty of open access Worcester Arena computers in the library, the Peirson • Two drama studios Study and Guidance Centre and • New science labs in a number of computer labs. • Art, illustration and ceramics studios • Dance studio • GIS mapping suite • Sound and video studios 27 • Computer labs FACILITIES LIBRARY

A unique library service can help to bring your studies to Find what you need life and offers exceptional work The University library service Our helpful library staff will help experience opportunities. provides learning spaces across all you navigate through our vast the campuses and access to an ever The facilities also include a collection of information sources, increasing range of resources, both studio theatre, café, exhibition so you can successfully locate, physical and electronic, along with spaces and meeting rooms which access and evaluate the resources the help and support to use them are helping to strengthen links you need. Each subject area has Zhana Yovcheva effectively. At its heart is The Hive, between the University and local a named liaison librarian who INTERNATIONAL an exceptional £60 million facility business, cultural and educational can help you with any queries STUDENT which opened in 2012, and which organisations, with all the associated or problems you come across. Business Psychology MSc contains the first joint university benefits to our students. and public library in Europe. With Find your space You can also access a range of “From all over a quarter of a million books The Hive is supplemented by council facilities, including the the excellent and 12 miles of archive collections, excellent learning facilities at the records office and archaeology The Hive is no ordinary library. other University sites, including the new study service on the dedicated history Peirson Study and Guidance Centre facilities at the Rich resources floor. This offers access to at the St John’s Campus. Completely University I information on Worcestershire By combining our resources refurbished in 2012, Peirson contains especially like dating back to the last Ice Age, with Worcestershire County 250 PCs including 40 iMacs, and is The Hive – a all brought to life with the latest Council, we’ve been able to create open 24/7. Whether you like to study fantastic big technology. You can study thousands a spectacular facility that far in silence, with your own laptop or library where of records detailing archaeological exceeds anything that we could with a group of friends, there is a sites, ancient monuments and you can find have achieved on our own. study space that’s right for you. all the books buildings in Worcestershire. The Hive is huge, giving you spaces that you This gives you the chance to to study as well as relax and eat. need. It’s very undertake original research and The award-winning building is THE HIVE, BRITAIN’S modern and develop high level academic skills. stunning, with plenty of natural FIRST UNIVERSITY high-tech.” light, open spaces, comfortable Electronic information AND PUBLIC furniture and inspiring architecture. The library service also gives you LIBRARY, OFFERS A There are 250 bookable computers access to electronic information, RICH VARIETY OF along with access to printers, including databases and thousands RESOURCES FOR Wi-Fi and laptop points. of e-journals and e-books. You can access this material from STUDENTS AND The children’s library is one of any computer with an internet RESEARCHERS. the best in the country. If you connection, making it easy to are working towards a teaching research from home or from one of or early years qualification, it the many study spaces on campus. www.worcester.ac.uk In this image: Inside the main foyer of The Hive, a new £60 million library.

Find out more about the facilities and resources available at The Hive by scanning this code or visiting www.worcester. ac.uk/hive

• THE LIBRARY IS OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK FROM 8.30AM UNTIL 10PM • 24-HOUR STUDY SPACES ARE AVAILABLE ON BOTH CAMPUSES • SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT RIVERSIDE • A WIDE AND CONSTANTLY GROWING RANGE OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING E-BOOKS AND ELECTRONIC JOURNALS, ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT ALL TIMES

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Kynton Swingle SU PRESIDENT UNION “The Students’ Union represents all students’ GET ADVICE Eat, meet friends Take part in sport interests and AND SUPPORT, and socialise The SU support a range of sporting provides not JOIN CLUBS AND The Union has its own recently activities, including basketball, rugby, only academic SOCIETIES AND refurbished building on campus, football, cycling, rowing, hockey and welfare TAKE PART IN A with a large bar area, café and and snow sports, for example. If support, but on-campus shop. During the day, you want to try something new, also lots of HUGE RANGE it’s a place to meet friends, eat, other options include American opportunities OF EVENTS AND chat and relax between lectures. football, climbing and dance. to make ENTERTAINMENT. In the evening, the venue becomes Many of the teams excel at a a vibrant social space that hosts a the most of The Students’ Union (SU) is here national level, including the range of attractions from televised your student to provide an independent voice men’s basketball team, who sporting events to karaoke. experience to represent you and offer support have been BUCS champions for six out of the last eight years. through during your time at University. Advice and support volunteering Worcester Students’ Union is The Students’ Union provides a free Become a volunteer or joining affiliated to the National Union and independent advice service to all The Students’ Union provides a sports clubs of Students (NUS) which plays students, which covers everything range of volunteering opportunities and societies.” an active role in national politics. from academic and housing queries that can help you help others, while The SU also organises a host to consumer concerns. developing skills for your future of sporting and social events career. The Union promotes to keep you entertained. Join a club or society opportunities from local charities There are around 50 clubs and and there are also plenty of ways to societies, which cater for a broad volunteer on-campus too, such as Worcester Students’ range of interests. Activities writing for the student newspaper Union is an independent include anything from extra- or being a member of the Freshers’ charity. Registered curricular academic excursions volunteering crew. charity no. 1145192 to dramatic performances. www.worcester.ac.uk Find a complete list of clubs, societies and activities on the Students’ Union website www.worcsu.com

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In this image: The Pear Tree, the new bar and café in the Students’ Union.

31 Dayana Todorova 2nd YEAR Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons)

“When I was looking for a university in England, I wanted to go to a nice, beautiful and traditional city – exactly what Worcester is. The perfect location only adds to its charm.”

In this image: Students stroll past shops and cafés on historic Friar Street.

www.worcester.ac.uk WORCESTER IS ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN THE UK. For everything you need to know about Worcester, including things to see and do www.visitworcester.com

CITY LIVING: WORCESTER WORCESTER OFFERS A student-friendly city A great location Worcester is a great city for We are located in a very attractive A FRIENDLY, SAFE, student life. part of the country. Worcester is situated between two areas of SMALL TOWN Students make up a good proportion outstanding natural beauty – the FEEL COMBINED of the local community, so you’ll find undulating countryside of the WITH CITY plenty of places to go with friends Malvern Hills and the beautiful and meet new people. Students SOPHISTICATION. landscape of the Cotswolds. It’s near from all over the world choose to to Birmingham and London is only study here, providing a rich, cultural, two hours away by road or rail. social and educational mix. It has an energetic and varied nightlife, numerous leisure facilities, heritage attractions, beautiful parks and lots of places to eat and drink. With the University located so close to everything, it is easy to get around.

33 Monika Martincicova 3rd YEAR Drama and Performance BA (Hons)

“Worcester offers an extraordinary experience for the drama student, with its art-cultural life. Alongside the Swan Theatre, a variety of festivals, concerts and museums provide opportunities where you can develop your talent.”

www.worcester.ac.uk In this image: CITY LIVING One of the on-campus AstroTurf pitches, with WORCESTER Halls of Residence in the background.

Shopping Worcester’s compact city centre is largely pedestrianised and offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. You can find all the leading shops on the high street as well as designer labels, independent boutiques and second-hand stores. City of sport Worcester is a brilliant city for sports, for both spectators and competitors. Worcester teams compete at the country’s highest level in basketball, rugby and cricket. The University’s men’s basketball team is one of Britain’s best. Worcester also offers outstanding opportunities for disability sport. The University of Worcester Arena has been designed to host elite level disability sport with state-of- the-art facilities. Premier League football is close by in Birmingham and the Black Country. Stage and screen GET AN INSIGHT INTO Film enthusiasts can watch the latest CAMPUS FACILITIES blockbusters at the Vue or Odeon ON OFFER AT WORCESTER. VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR CLIPS OF CAMPUS cinemas; whilst the Splendid Cinema WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/ UNIVERSITYWORCESTER? features a more avant-garde offering. FEATURE=WATCH WWW.WORCESTER.AC.UK If you enjoy something more theatrical, the local Swan and Malvern theatres offer a programme of national and local drama. The world-famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre is in nearby Stratford-upon-Avon. 35 In this image: The bright, modern kitchen in one of the newly built Halls at City Campus.

Your place guaranteed All first year undergraduates who firmly accept a conditional or unconditional offer by 1 May 2014, and apply for accommodation by 31 May 2014, are guaranteed a place in our University- managed accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION WITH PLENTY OF CHOICE IN LOCATION, PRICE AND FACILITIES.

www.worcester.ac.uk If you’d like to see our Halls, visit us at an Open Day. For more information visit www.worcester.ac.uk /opendays

Home from home Costs • 24-hour security and welfare support Our Halls of Residence are gathered We offer Halls of Residence to suit a together in lively student villages, variety of budgets and needs. Rents • 24-hour emergency maintenance right in the heart of our campuses. vary according to specification. • Free contents insurance In 2013, the lowest rent was for Our accommodation team can • Facilities for self-catering Pershore and Evesham Hall at also help you find off-campus and recycling £84 per week. Rooms in Pershore accommodation through our • Cleaning of communal areas and Evesham Hall are based on a network of accredited landlords. traditional dormitory style with • Free gym membership What are the options? a shared kitchen and bathroom. • Bespoke accommodation The highest rent in 2013 was £137 for disabled students You can choose from several types of per week for our en suite extra high quality accommodation, much accommodation. Most University Applying for of it recently built or renovated: accommodation is arranged accommodation • University Halls of Residence in a ‘flat’ style, with between If you have confirmed Worcester as at the St John’s Campus four and ten people per flat. your first choice by 1 May 2014 and applied for accommodation by • University Halls of Residence All University Halls of Residence 31 May, you are guaranteed a place in at the City Campus tenancy agreements run for a University-managed accommodation. • University-managed Halls standard term of 39 weeks. Longer Applications are completed via our of Residence in the heart terms are available for students online system; access and details on of the city centre studying for a longer academic year Apply for your how to apply will be sent once you • University-managed houses (usually nursing/midwifery students). have accepted the University of new home in the city and near St John’s All University-managed houses’ Worcester as your first choice. You To find out about tenancy agreements run for a • Off-campus private rented will be required to choose three applying and to standard term of 44 weeks, although view the different accommodation, accredited by preferences of accommodation; these we will accommodate students for accommodation the University of Worcester are not in priority order, but we will longer, if required for their course. options available, visit Living in Halls attempt to meet one of these three our website at www. All Halls of Residence preferences. Accommodation is worcester.ac.uk/ We have over 1,000 rooms across benefit from: allocated on a first come, first served accommodation our Halls. All rooms are single basis, so it is important that you occupancy and fully furnished. • Free wired internet You can also get in apply as soon as possible. touch with us at New Halls with en suite extra access and cables Accommodation is mixed sex but accommodation rooms feature laminate floors, • No extra charges for gas, single sex accommodation @worc.ac.uk a secure video entry system electricity and water is usually available on request. or telephone and flat screen televisions. 01905 855300

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Over 92% of Worcester graduates are in work or continuing to WORCESTER study within six months of graduating. FOREVER WHEN YOU EMBARK ON YOUR COURSE AT WORCESTER YOU BEGIN A LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

Benefits of membership • Events – receive invitations On the day you graduate, to a range of events, including Membership to the Alumni you automatically become the annual summer reunion Association is free and includes: a member of the University Volunteering opportunities of Worcester Alumni • Access to the University’s Association, which is career services – continue to We value your continued made up of over 20,000 receive careers advice for up to involvement in Worcester life after three years after graduation graduation. You can play a vital role former students. in supporting the development of the • News – keep up to date with University and the next generation the latest news from the Members of our Alumni Association of students through placements, University with the Spirit live and work in countries across the guest lectures and mentoring. magazine and through the globe and many of them are now regularly updated website leaders in their fields. All you need to do to remain a • Network – join our Alumni part of this valuable network is Facebook Group to stay in touch to keep us up to date with your and make valuable new contacts contact details, we’ll do the rest.

www.worcester.ac.uk In this image: Graduate Kyle Goggin working in a modern classroom overlooking sports facilities at the new Riverside campus.

Kyle Goggin After graduating with a Sports Science BSc, Kyle secured a job as a sports scientist for Worcester Warriors Rugby Club

“If you have a specific interest, the lecturers will give you different possibilities. I did a placement with the Worcester Warriors Rugby Club which has developed into a full-time job, my dream job.”

39 If you don’t know where to begin, visit our interactive course finder www. worcester.ac.uk/ inspireme COURSES OUR COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET ALL COURSES YOUR NEEDS AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE A C Entrepreneurship 60 BOTH FULL Environmental Management Accountancy 60 Child & Adolescent AND PART- BSc (Hons) 90 Accounting BA (Hons)* 42 Mental Health FdSc 64 TIME, UNLESS Environmental Science BSc (Hons) 91 INDICATED. 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41 UCAS Code Accounting Accounting BA (Hons) N400 BA/Acc BA (Hons) For the latest 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction learning (exemptions), syllabus Course Content development, sharing knowledge, Entry expertise and learning materials, and Accounting BA (Hons) is a specialist Year 1 Requirements graduate recruitment activities to degree with a clear focus on financial • Introduction to Management • 280 UCAS tariff further enhance career prospects. management and corporate Accounting (double module) points and GCSE accounting against a local, national, Maths and English Career Opportunities • Introduction to Financial and global business context. Accounting (double module) Language at Grade The Accounting degree is designed C or above You will develop your numeracy and to underpin a stimulating and • Marketing & Management • Please see pages analytical skills as well as honing rewarding career with a range of Perspectives (double module) 172-175 or your proficiency in problem-solving, companies and organisations. • Business Option (e.g. Business www.worcester. professional communications, Graduates will have the opportunity Law) or Elective (e.g. Business ac.uk for further leadership, teamworking, time to pursue a career in banking, & Social Enterprise) details management, organisation, insurance, corporate or personal Year 2 prioritisation and self-discipline. finance, financial analysis and • Issues in Management You may audit, or as a trainee accountant. also like... You will be taught by qualified Accounting (double module) accountants with business A degree in Accounting is a good • Financial Reporting • Business Specialist experience, as well as engaging preparation for a career in general (double module) Degrees BA (Hons), with practitioners from the business or management. Accountancy financial sector. The opportunity • Taxation (double module) pathway p60 to take a placement year after Assessment • Business Option (e.g. International Banking & Finance) or Elective your second year of study will A wide variety of assessment provide you with hands-on business methods are used including Year 3 experience to enhance your CV. case studies, research projects, • Audit, Ethics & Governance reports, presentations, business • Strategic Accounting & simulations and examinations. Financial Management Additional Information (double module) • Advanced Financial Reporting This course is recognised by the • Single Honours (double module) Institute of Financial Accountants • Opportunity to study abroad at • International Business Strategy (IFA) as meeting their requirements one of our partner universities • Accounting Project or Work- for Associate membership. in the USA, Canada, Europe, Based Learning (double module) It is also accredited by the Chartered New Zealand or Australia For a complete list of available Institute of Management Accountants • Opportunity to take a one modules, please visit our website. (CIMA) and graduates may therefore year work placement in be eligible for some exemptions the financial sector from the CIMA qualification. AN EXCHANGE SEMESTER IN GERMANY, A YEAR’S Students will also have the FINANCE PLACEMENT WITH option to obtain Level 3 in SAGE THE NHS, A FIRST CLASS DEGREE, NOW WORKING 50 accounts certification. AT KPMG. www.worcester.ac.uk/ ICAEW Partner in Learning status community recognises our work with ICAEW in areas such as credit for prior LUBICA KUBOVEOVA www.worcester.ac.uk WORKING IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT PEPSICO, DEALING WITH OVER 250 CLIENTS, FOCUSING ON WALKERS, TROPICANA AND QUAKER ACCOUNTS. www.worcester.ac.uk/ Advertising community UCAS Code GINA HANKINSON Advertising BA (Hons) BA (Hons) N561 BA/Ad 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com Our degrees in Advertising Entry Advertising BA (Hons) has been will prepare you for a range of Year 1 Requirements written by advertising practitioners graduate jobs in the industry such • Marketing & Management to focus on the practical • 280 UCAS tariff as structured graduate induction Perspectives (double module) management of advertising from points and GCSE programmes, account management, • Business Viability: Financial both client and agency perspectives. Maths and English account planning, media planning & Economic Perspectives This means that you do not need Language at Grade and media buying. You will also (double module) C or above a design or creative background. have the opportunity to move into • Creative Communications: Ideas This degree enables you to mark • Please see pages a career in general management. & Impacts (double module) yourself out as a dedicated student 172-175 or Alternatively, a degree in Advertising of advertising. You will explore • Business Option (e.g. Web www.worcester. provides an appropriate platform for creative and contemporary aspects & E-Business) or Elective ac.uk for further setting up your own business. If you details of advertising, its role as a branding wish to continue your studies, our Year 2 (content will vary if you tool and its power to influence Masters programmes in Marketing choose to spend a semester at You may and persuade customer behaviour, or Management would be a good a partner university overseas) thinking and perceptions. You will also like... complement to your first degree. • Advertising: Influence & practice campaign planning work • Marketing, Persuasion (double module) as part of a real campaign team. Advertising & Assessment • Customer Behaviour & Decision Public Relations You will develop skills that will help A wide variety of assessment Making (double module) BA (Hons) p122 you to ‘make it’ in a competitive methods are used including • Business Options (e.g. • Business Specialist industry. You will develop a case studies, research projects, Contemporary Marketing Degrees BA (Hons), genuine passion for advertising; reports, presentations, business Communications; E-Business; Advertising become an expert communicator simulations and portfolios. International Marketing; pathway p60 capable of working effectively Marketing Research; Public as a team player and be able to Additional Information Relations & Campaigning; Work- cope with time pressures. Based Learning) or Elective • Single Honours You will also develop skills in • Opportunity to study abroad at Year 3 analytical thinking, creativity, one of our partner universities • Advertising Campaign (double problem-solving, client relations, in the USA, Canada, Europe, module) or Work-Based leadership, organisation, New Zealand or Australia Learning (double module) prioritisation and self-reliance. • Opportunity to take a one • Contemporary Advertising: You will be taught by advertising year work placement in the Apps, Guerillas, Viral & practitioners with multinational communications industries More (double module) experience e.g. PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, 7Up, Shell, • Advertising Project TetraPak and Tropicana. (double module) • Business Option (e.g. Applied Marketing Communications; Brand Management; Services Marketing; Work-Based Learning) For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

43 UCAS Code Animal Biology Animal Biology BSc (Hons) D300 BSc/AB BSc (Hons) It is also possible to study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction In your final year you will undertake Course Content* The University of an Independent Study on a subject Worcester’s degree of your choice. Past studies have The Animal Biology course is part of Year 1 combinations included topics such as comparison the Biological Sciences programme. • Animal Diversity add breadth to methods of DNA extraction from your studies and Animal Biology is an exciting faeces of the Western Lowland • Cell Biology can enhance your subject to study. You will follow Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla ssp.gorilla), • Comparative Animal Physiology employability. animal life from the functioning the effectiveness of predator Year 2 For a complete list of the not-so-simple cell to the odours as rodent repellents, • Molecular Genetics of combinations and control and co-ordination of and the factors influencing the UCAS codes visit complex processes enabling migration of the common toad. • Animal Senses & Survival www.ucas.com animals to survive and reproduce. • Invertebrate Biology Single Honours students will take • Animal Behaviour a module on project and career Entry HARRIET CARRIED OUT Requirements AN INDEPENDENT STUDY development in Year 2 that not Year 3 WHICH ATTRACTED only prepares you for the final year • 260 UCAS tariff • Animal Movement NATIONAL ATTENTION. independent study, but also enables points if you have SHE IS NOW STUDYING IN • Behavioural Ecology you to reflect on the skills you have A2 Biology and A2 MUNICH FOR A MASTERS. • Physiological Ecology gained and prepares you for your in another Science www.positivenews.org.uk • Parasitology e.g. Chemistry biological career after University. HARRIET WINDLEY * Regular updates may mean • 280 points if you have A2 Career Opportunities that exact module titles on This course will prepare you for a the course may differ. Biology and A1 in In the first year the modules allow number of different career paths For a complete list of available another Science you to develop a comprehensive including wildlife warden, health modules, please visit our website. • 290 points if understanding of the key elements of services, scientific research, teaching you have A1 animal biology. In Years 2 and 3 the and education, as well as progression Biology and A2 in subjects become more specialised to higher degrees such as a PhD. another Science and our modular scheme allows you • 300 points if you to focus on the aspects of animal have A1 Biology life which you find most interesting, Assessment • Please see pages ranging from animal behaviour to A variety of assessment methods 172-175 or eco-physiology. A strong practical have been devised to test a range www.worcester. emphasis runs throughout the of student skills. Assessment ac.uk for further course, complementing a traditional types include seminar papers, details approach to learning and giving tests, reports, presentations you the chance to develop the and examinations (including You may practical skills which could be of practical examinations). also like... great value in later employment. • Environmental Additional Information Management • Single or Joint Honours BSc (Hons) p90 • Biology BSc (Hons) p57

www.worcester.ac.uk AFTER GOING FOR A WORK PLACEMENT AT AARDMAN, RICHARD WAS OFFERED A JOB ON ‘THE PIRATES’ PRODUCTION DURING HIS THIRD YEAR STUDIES. Animation RICHARD SMITH UCAS Code Animation BA (Hons) BA (Hons) W616 BA/Ani It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content another course. The University of The course will enable you The Animation course at Worcester • Animation: Origin & Function Worcester’s degree to develop a wide range of has been designed by practising (mandatory) combinations transferable skills, including add breadth to experts in the field to match • Animation: Human research and analysis techniques, your studies and the demands of both the media Locomotion (mandatory) problem-solving, and effective can enhance your industries and our students. It communication and negotiation. • Introduction to Digital Sound employability. provides an exciting opportunity Animators are increasingly in • Drawing for Animators to graduate as a competent For a complete list demand as the industry expands. • 2D Animation practitioner of all aspects of of combinations and Our interdisciplinary approach gives this developing discipline. • Stop-Motion Animation UCAS codes visit flexibility and a wider view of the (mandatory) www.ucas.com Supported by opportunities to world that is attractive to employers. • 3D Modelling & Texturing gain a range of digital media You will find career opportunities not (mandatory) Entry only in animation production, but skills, the result will be to widen • 3D Rigging & Animation Requirements your potential employability. also in the games industry, television • Research Methods for • 260 UCAS motion graphics, compositing, All animation techniques are covered Digital Media tariff points special effects and advertising. by the course: you can study 3D • Negotiated Production • Please see pages computer generated modelling and Alternatively, you may wish to (mandatory) 172-175 or www.worcester. animation, digital 2D, traditional progress to postgraduate study. • Digital Photography & ac.uk for further rostrum work and also stop-motion Image Manipulation details model animation. You will also Assessment • Independent Study (mandatory) acquire skills in editing, sound, • Shortlisted Reflective reports, practical work, • Crafting the Moving compositing, concept art for games applicants are tutor-, self- and peer-assessment. Image (mandatory) and animation, VFX techniques, invited to attend and creative concept generation. • The Final Exhibition (mandatory) for interview and to Additional Information • Studio Photography provide a portfolio Although the course has a • Single or Joint Honours • Negotiated Project (mandatory) for consideration strong practical emphasis, it is Students studying Joint Honours • Narrative Workflows (mandatory) underpinned by a sound foundation have the option to specialise You may • Special Effects Photography of theoretical and professional through major/minor study from also like... • Experimental Animation engagement. Animation lecturers their second year • Creative Digital (mandatory) are experienced experts in their field Media BA (Hons) p74 and they can pass this expertise • Sound for the Moving Image • Digital Film and knowledge on to you. • Professional Practice (mandatory) Production BA • Concept Art: Character (Hons) p81 & Characterisation • Graphic Design & Multimedia BA (Hons) p100 • Illustration BA (Hons) p109

45 Applied Criminology BA (Hons)

AN APPLIED DEGREE IN CRIMINOLOGY WITH PRACTICE PLACEMENTS IN PROBATION PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT FOUNDATION FOR WORK WITH THE UCAS Code Applied Criminology PROBATION SERVICES. Applied Criminology BA (Hons) 5L38 BA (Hons)* For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Entry An applied degree in Criminology If you are interested in criminology, • Introduction to Criminology, Requirements with practice placements in criminal justice or probation, Criminal Justice & probation provides an excellent • 280 UCAS and wish to develop a career in Offending Behaviour foundation for work with the tariff points the field then this new applied probation services. However, the • Your Rights, My Rights & • Enhanced course will introduce you to degree is also oriented to the broad the Legislative Framework Disclosure & the theory, policy and working field of criminal justice and graduates • Foundations of Practice Barring Service practices of the associated sectors. are well prepared for entry into the • Introducing Research check required The course has been written in prison and police services, and the • Introduction to Sociology • Please see pages conjunction with West Mercia increasing opportunities available 172-175 or www. Probation Trust who are actively • Society, Social Problems in voluntary sector organisations. worcester.ac.uk involved with the programme. & Responses to Crime for further details Postgraduate study is a further • Professional Practice 1 Probation Following the National Occupational option, for instance in Social Work, • Research Methods, Standards/Skills for Justice, you You may Domestic Violence, Social Policy or Process & Practice will be introduced to the social also like... other vocationally oriented awards. • Addressing Offending Behaviour and political frameworks of • Youth Justice practice, research within the field, • Understanding Crime & Deviance BA (Hons) p167 and study themes such as social Assessment • Race & Ethnicity in • Sociology problems, responding to crime, A variety of assessment methods Contemporary Britain BA (Hons) p143 reducing and addressing offending are used to ensure that your final • Safeguarding the Family • Psychology behaviour, substance misuse and grade is an accurate reflection • Independent Study BSc (Hons) p140 domestic violence. In addition, you of your performance during the • Professional Practice 2 course. Knowledge, reflection, will gain a sound understanding • Forensic Psychology of the legislative framework. communication, research and • Crime, Criminals, Victims presentation skills are assessed & Communities – Reducing A student-focused approach using essays, reports, presentations Re-offending fosters the development of and seminars. Placement practice is essential sector skills such as assessed using the Skills for Justice • Substance Misuse communication, reflection, research Foundations for Practice Framework. • Domestic Violence and professional reflexivity. • Response to Crime: We welcome mature student Additional Information The Justice Process applications. Please see details • Single or Joint Honours • Health & Offenders at the back of this prospectus. • The West Mercia Probation For a complete list of available Trust placements are open to modules, please visit our website. Single Honours students *Subject to validation • Joint Honours awards with Sociology, Psychology or Social Policy have been constructed appropriate to the award

www.worcester.ac.uk Applied Health and Social Sciences BA (Hons) Top-up

Applied Health & Social Science UCAS Code Applied Health & BA (Hons)* Social Science BA (Hons) 5L28 For the latest information and Course Introduction This broadening arena presents a Course Content UCAS codes visit vast range of opportunities from the www.ucas.com Sectors of health and social welfare provision of care for older people • Reflective & Evidence to the management of community Entry are undergoing significant change. Based Practice Requirements Challenging conditions resulting based provision for children and • Contested Perspectives in • 280 UCAS from demographic change, financial families; from advocacy work to the Health & Social Sciences addressing of anti-social behaviour. tariff points constraint, the impact of emerging • Your Rights, My Rights & the Locating yourself within this • Disclosure & technologies and demanding public Legislative Framework arena and gaining the knowledge, Barring Service expectations are driving greater • Theorising the Family integration of health and social skills and confidence to make a check required • Conceptualising Health systems. The sectors responding significant contribution is the first • Please see pages to the challenges are experiencing step towards a successful career. • Work-Based Learning 172-175 or • Research Methods rapid transformation requiring Postgraduate study in Social Work, www.worcester. ac.uk for further practitioners to manage a range Domestic Violence, Social Policy • Independent Study details of complex relationships. or other vocationally oriented • Teamwork & Leadership in Multi-Professional Contexts During this course there will be awards can also be considered. You may opportunity to acquire a wide variety For a complete list of available also like... Assessment of generic skills and knowledge modules, please visit our website. • Social Welfare essential for this broadening A variety of assessment methods * Subject to validation BA (Hons) Top-up arena. Underpinned by health are used to ensure that the final Degree p142 and social sciences you will also award is an accurate reflection of • Youth & form a specialist focus that best student performance throughout the Community Work enhances your personal interests in course. Assessments are designed BA (Hons) p166 areas such as health and wellbeing, to enhance the applied nature of • Sociology supporting families, policy analysis the programme with assignment BA (Hons) p143 or social action and change. tasks reflecting the breadth of knowledge and skills a student The applied nature of the programme is expected to acquire. Essays, is enhanced by a student centred reports, presentations, scenario approach which fosters the exercises and case study analysis development of key skills such as are an indication of the types of communication, reflection, research assessment utilised. Work based and practitioner reflexivity. learning is consistent with relevant Career Opportunities National Occupational Standards. 25% of Level 5 study is work or Additional Information placement based and this can • Three year full-time or five year be further extended through part-time route available THE PROGRAMME IS independent study at Level 6 ENHANCED BY A STUDENT to enable students to secure • Supervisor and mentor support for CENTRED APPROACH. practical experience within work based elements of the course their field of interest.

47 Applied Health and Social Sciences BA (Hons) Top-up

UCAS Code Applied Health & Social Science Applied Health & Social Science BA (Hons) Top-up Degree* BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 5L28 For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com Study at Level 6 enables you to If you have completed a Foundation • Health Interventions secure knowledge and experience degree or diploma level qualification Entry within your field of interest. • Transformative Practice Requirements then this top up will not only add • Counselling Theory & Practice to your professional knowledge and This broadening arena presents a • Domestic Violence • Foundation degree, understanding but also provide you vast range of opportunities from the • Social Enterprise HND in Health & with the opportunity to achieve an provision of care for older people Social Care and honours level qualification. During to the management of community • Independent Study other diploma Level this course there will be opportunity based provision for children and • Teamwork & Leadership in qualifications to acquire a wide variety of generic families; from advocacy work Multi-professional Contexts • Accredited skills and knowledge essential for to the addressing of anti-social For a complete list of available Prior Learning/ this broadening arena. Underpinned behaviour. Locating you within this Experiential modules, please visit our website. by health and social sciences, you arena and gaining the knowledge, Learning (APL/APEL) * Subject to validation will also form a specialist focus skills and confidence to make a considered that best enhances your personal significant contribution is the first • Please see pages interests in areas such as health and step towards a successful career. 172-175 or wellbeing, supporting families, policy www.worcester. Postgraduate study in Social Work, analysis or social action and change. ac.uk for further Domestic Violence, Social Policy details or other vocationally oriented awards can also be considered. You may also like... Assessment • Social Welfare BA A variety of assessment methods (Hons) Top-up are used to ensure that the final Degree p142 award is an accurate reflection of • Youth & your performance throughout the Community Work course. Assessments are designed BA (Hons) p166 to enhance the applied nature of • Sociology BA the programme with assignment (Hons) p143 tasks reflecting the breadth of knowledge and skills a student is expected to acquire. Essays, reports, ACQUIRE A WIDE VARIETY presentations, scenario exercises and OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE case study analysis are an indication ESSENTIAL FOR THIS BROADENING ARENA. of the types of assessment utilised. Additional Information • One year full-time or part- time route available

www.worcester.ac.uk Arboriculture BSc (Hons)/FdSc

In partnership with Pershore College (part of Warwickshire College)

Arboriculture UCAS Code Arboriculture FdSc BSc (Hons)/FdSc D510 P FdSc/Arb Arboriculture & Tree Management BSc (Hons) D501 Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content BSc/ATM For the latest This Foundation degree course can This course is ideal for those who information and provide you with access to a wide Year 1 wish to become arboriculturists UCAS codes visit range of careers in the arboricultural • Academic Development or tree surgeons and have a head www.ucas.com industry including tree surgery, local & Work-Based Learning for heights. Integrated work- authority arboricultural officer, • Horticultural Science Entry based learning helps to place woodland and estate management • Plant Use & Establishment academic learning into context and Requirements and arboricultural contracting. prepares you for the workplace. • Arboricultural Principles • For Foundation All modules are delivered by • Tree Work Skills degree 120 UCAS staff with substantial experience Progression • Tree Hazard Analysis tariff points in amenity arboriculture. Alternatively, successful completion • Hardy Nursery Stock Production • Please see pages of the Foundation degree will allow • Mechanisation & Finance 172-175 or Course modules cover the key you to progress to further Higher www.worcester. principles of amenity arboriculture, Education courses including the final Year 2 ac.uk for further maintenance of trees and woodlands year of the BSc (Hons) Arboriculture • Tree & Woodland Management details both practically and in the programme. Many students also go • Trees, Planning & the Law • Progression or laboratory. A mandatory period on to start their own businesses. • Business Environment & Marketing direct entry to the of work placement is an essential final BSc (Hons) • Work-Based Learning in element of the Foundation degree Top-up year will be Location of Study the Horticultural Sector and enables you to apply the possible following This course is taught at Pershore principles developed on the course • Research & Statistics successful College (part of Warwickshire to real, workplace situations. • Applied Horticultural Science completion of the College) in collaboration with the Successful completion of the • Arboricultural Industry Foundation degree University of Worcester. Pershore or equivalent Foundation degree will enable & the Global Market College is a centre of vocational qualification progression to the final year of the excellence for Horticulture. Year 3 BSc (Hons) Arboriculture & Tree Direct Entry/Top-up Year: You may Management course where the Assessment • Independent Study also like... principles of community forestry • Integrative Assignments and tree arboricultural management, A wide variety of assessment • Environmental and silviculture, will be developed. methods have been devised to test a • Arboricultural Technology Management range of student skills. Assessment • Silviculture BSc (Hons) p90 types include seminar papers, • Habitat Creation & Management • Conservation tests, reports, presentations and Ecology THESE COURSES ARE • The Urban Forest examinations (including practical BSc (Hons) p70 ACCREDITED BY THE • Business & Personnel Management INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED examinations). The Foundation • Horticulture FORESTERS, ENABLING degree requires a mandatory period GRADUATES TO APPLY FOR BSc (Hons) p104 of work placement, equivalent to ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP • Ecology OF THIS PROFESSIONAL 10 weeks, which can be spread BSc (Hons) p86 ORGANISATION. over the duration of the course either in blocks or one day per week but must include at least two weeks in Year 1 of the course.

49 www.worcester.ac.uk Archaeology & Heritage Studies BA (Hons)

Archaeology & Heritage Studies UCAS Code Archaeology & BA (Hons) Heritage Studies BA (Hons) DV44 BA/AHS It is also possible to study this degree in Course Introduction Assessment Year 3 combination with • Managing the Historic another course. Wide range of assessment types, How has Britain’s past been Environment The University of including coursework, essays, ‘discovered’, presented and • Neolithic & Bronze Age Britain Worcester’s degree reports and project work. interpreted? What can we learn • Medieval Archaeology combinations about the past and the present? You & Local Heritage add breadth to your studies and will seek answers to these kinds of Additional Information • Work Placement can enhance your questions on this exciting course. • Single or Joint Honours • Extension Module employability. • Major or Minor The main disciplines contributing • Independent Study in For a complete list towards the programme are Archaeology & Heritage of combinations and archaeology, geography and history. Course Content • The Home Front: Britain 1939-45 UCAS codes visit Investigate interesting artefacts • Forensic Archaeology www.ucas.com and landscapes and learn about Year 1 • GIS • Introduction to Archaeology Entry the material remains of fascinating • Heritage Tourism & past cultures. There are field • Introduction to Heritage Place Promotion Requirements trips and opportunities for more • Archaeology & Heritage of • Architecture & the Built Heritage • 240-280 UCAS extended practical work through the British Landscape tariff points • Countryside Conservation projects and work placements. • World Archaeology & • Town & Country Planning • Please see pages Ancient Civilisations 172-175 or There is a wide variety of • Iron Age & Roman Britain modules which allow you to • Human Origins www.worcester. gain a broad understanding, • Country & the City For a complete list of available ac.uk for further details or alternatively specialise in a • Reconstructing the Past modules, please visit our website. particular area of interest. Year 2 You may This multidisciplinary course allows • Archaeological Theory & Research ELLEN IS NOW A also like... you to take elective modules in • Displaying the Past: Museums, CONSERVATION ASSISTANT • Conservation business, providing a foundation AT HARDWICK HALL. Artefacts & Collections Ecology for future employment within Follow Ellen’s blog at BSc (Hons) p70 heritage management. You can • Field Excavation Module www.viewfrommyattic. wordpress.com • Archaeology & also investigate how views of our • Visions of England: History, Heritage & Identity Landscape Studies heritage shape developments in BSc (Hons) p52 the present by studying aspects • The Archaeology of Death & Burial ELLEN GORF • Human Geography of the planning process and our • Heritage Tourism & Place Promotion BA (Hons) p107 approach to conservation issues. • Architecture & the Built Heritage • Landscape Archaeology Career Opportunities • Environmental Archaeology The course opens up a host of • (Re)Presenting the Past: exciting career paths in the arts, History in Film archaeology, environmental • GIS management, local government and planning, the media and museums. This is also an ideal base for postgraduate study.

51 Archaeology & Landscape Studies BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Archaeology & Landscape Studies Archaeology & Landscape Studies BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) VK43 BSc/ALS For the latest information and Course Introduction teaching, the Civil Service and Year 2 UCAS codes visit research. This is also an ideal • Archaeological Theory & Research www.ucas.com Landscape studies are diverse and base for postgraduate study. • Archaeology & Landscape exciting and this course provides Studies Excavation Module Entry Assessment Requirements you with the wide range of practical • The Archaeology of Death and academic skills needed to Most work is assessed through & Burial • 240-280 UCAS succeed in this field. different kinds of coursework – there • Landscape Archaeology tariff points are very few exams on the course. • Environmental Archaeology • Please see pages This degree provides an integrated, 172-175 or multidisciplinary approach to Wide range of assessment types, • The Study & Interpretation www.worcester. studying the landscape. You will including report writing, fieldwork of Artefacts ac.uk for further combine the methods and theory projects, reflective journals, • GIS details of archaeology with those used to essays and presentations. • Mountain Environments, study the physical environment and Landscapes & Hazards You may interpret the landscape. The impact Additional Information Year 3 of human activity on the natural also like... • Single Honours • Archaeology & Landscape landscape is investigated as a way of • Physical Geography Studies Research Project BSc (Hons) p134 enhancing our understanding of the different processes that form and Course Content • Managing the Historic • Ecology Environment BSc (Hons) p86 affect the archaeological record. Year 1 • Neolithic & Bronze Age Britain • Environmental This course introduces you to a • Introduction to Archaeology • Medieval Archaeology Science variety of techniques needed to • Earth Systems, Processes & Local Heritage BSc (Hons) p91 decipher the landscape, including & Landscapes • Work Placement • Archaeology & archaeological excavation, • Archaeology & Heritage of • Extension Module Heritage Studies topographical survey, aerial the British Landscape BA (Hons) p51 photographic interpretation and • Forensic Archaeology essential computing skills. Practical • World Archaeology & • Environmental Geology work and field trips are essential Ancient Civilisations • GIS to the course, allowing you to • Human Origins • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing apply your skills in observation and • Introduction to River Science • Mountain Glaciers & Landscape interpretation to the real world. An • Introduction to Geology • Ice Age Environments Independent Study will allow you to • Iron Age & Roman Britain focus on a particular area of interest. Career Opportunities For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. You will be prepared for careers in archaeological fieldwork (contract ROBBIE ACHIEVED A FIRST CLASS HONOURS DEGREE archaeology), archaeological AND IS NOW A GIS AND consultancy, local government and GEOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN AT planning, national organisations UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER. such as English Heritage, Natural England, the Environment Agency, ROBBIE AUSTRUMS The National Trust, conservation, countryside management, museums and the heritage industry, www.worcester.ac.uk Art & Design HND

Art & Design UCAS Code Art & Design HND HND* 21WW HND/AD For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction You will then undertake two Course Content www.ucas.com more years’ specialist study to achieve a BA (Hons) qualification. Entry The HND places strong emphasis Year 1 Alternatively you may continue Requirements on drawing and its applications in • Materials & Making 1 with the broader study provided • 160 UCAS tariff a variety of visual communication • Image & Text 1 contexts. Students’ learning by the course until you obtain points and a • Visual Research 1 will range across the practical your HND at the end of Year 2. portfolio interview and conceptual processes and • Digital Communication 1 • Please see pages approaches that underpin animation, Progression 172-175 or Year 2 fine art, graphic design and www.worcester. Following completion of the • Materials & Making 2 illustration. Working with a wide HND, you may then opt to stay at ac.uk for further • Visual Research 2 details variety of media, including digital Worcester for a third year, when • Digital Communication 2 media, students will develop ideas you can progress to Worcester’s and approaches to communication • Negotiated Practice You may BA (Hons) Art & Design Top-up also like... that address the visual culture, degree. The Top-up degree will *Subject to validation problems and possibilities of today’s enable you to maintain a breadth • Art & Design world and the creative ideas and of study right up to degree level. BA (Hons) p55 visual thinking that help shape it. THE HND PLACES STRONG • Fine Art Practice EMPHASIS ON DRAWING BA (Hons) p93 Whether through painting or Career Opportunities AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN A VARIETY OF VISUAL • Illustration animation, comic book illustration This course will support your COMMUNICATION or web design, students will be progression to employment sectors CONTEXTS. BA (Hons) p109 encouraged to be ambitious for that value creativity, resourcefulness, what they can achieve and for visual skills, the ability to problem how their creativity can support solve and self-motivation and their long-term development. reliance. It will support your working in community and educational The first year of the HND will settings in which participation in enable you to experience a the arts and creative activity play a range of disciplines and media role. It will also enable you to offer practices and support you to make prospective employers a range of informed choices about which visual and design skills associated specialist direction to take. with web-based and other forms At the end of the first year, subject of visual communication. to success at a portfolio interview The Art & Design Top-up degree and satisfactory completion of Year will further enhance your 1, you may transfer to Worcester’s employability in these areas whilst Single Honours courses in either: also supporting your progression • Animation to teaching, self-employment and • Creative Digital Media jobs in the creative industries. • Fine Art Practice • Graphic Design & Multimedia • Illustration

53 In this image: Students and their work at the Garage, an arts-based facility at the University.

www.worcester.ac.uk Art & Design BA (Hons)

‘FLOOD ALERT: BE PREPARED’ WAS A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION OF RECENT GRADUATES’ WORK, INCLUDING WORK BY LUCINDA HODGETTS WHO GRADUATED IN ART & DESIGN IN 2011. Art & Design UCAS Code LUCINDA HODGETTS Art & Design BA BA (Hons) (Hons) WW12 BA/ArDe For the latest information and Course Introduction The Studios host a regular open Course Content UCAS codes visit platform called PiLOT that enables www.ucas.com students to test out work in a public Art & Design at Worcester Year 1 context alongside a programme Entry will enable you to become an • Art & Design Practices 1 of work by visiting artists. Requirements independent maker and thinker • Digital Practices in • 260 UCAS as you define what kind of Contemporary Art & Design 1 creative practitioner you are. Career Opportunities tariff points • Visual Enquiry This course can provide an excellent • Please see pages This course will encourage you to • Image Making foundation for work in visual arts 172-175 or build a distinctive creative practice practice, architecture, spatial design, • Illustration Origin & Function www.worcester. through a series of practice-led advertising, publishing, performance • Animation Origin & Function ac.uk for further investigations. Working with staff and sound design, graphic design, • Electives from Institute of details from different disciplines, you will web design, arts administration, Humanities & Creative Arts • Shortlisted consider a range of approaches teaching and postgraduate study. applicants are to making, including: visual Increasingly, graduates are working Year 2 invited to attend arts practice; spatial enquiries as freelancers with the potential • Art & Design Practices 2 for interview and to (public, architectural, landscape); to set up creative studios. • Digital Practices in provide a portfolio performance; sound and concept Contemporary Art & Design 2 and a piece of design (object, graphic, print). Assessment • Art in Context written work for The course has been designed to consideration be flexible and responsive with Assessment is practice-based • Negotiated Practice the aim of encouraging you to and includes written work and • Visual Research You may explore the potential of different documentation that is both reflective • Electives from Institute of also like... and evaluative of your development. Humanities & Creative Arts materials, processes and ways of • Fine Art Practice thinking that will enable you to BA (Hons) p93 define your own creative pathway. Additional Information Year 3 • Independent Study • Illustration • Single Honours The course reflects the model of the • Negotiated Project BA (Hons) p109 contemporary art and design studio, • Year 1 modules in Fine Art • Research & Professional • Creative Digital working across laptop and tablet- Practice and Theory, Textile Presentation Media BA (Hons) p74 based approaches as well as drawing, Design and Landscape and Visual • Art & Design Practices • Graphic Design print, proposal and prototype Identity are also available at & Multimedia making. It will equip you with a set South Worcestershire College For a complete list of available BA (Hons) p100 of critical design tools and enable • Media specialisms include printing, modules, please visit our website. you to develop a professional digital ceramics, textiles, painting, portfolio of your work in preparation new media and photography for future employment. Practical • Programme of visits to museums skills workshops in materials and and art galleries locally, technologies are also offered in nationally and in Europe addition to taught studio sessions. The course is taught at the Garage Studios where there is a range of specialist facilities including: a mac suite, breakout project spaces, a lecture theatre and a sculpture yard.

55 Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

MODULES ARE DIVERSE, RANGING FROM STUDIES OF PROTEIN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION TO CANCER BIOLOGY. UCAS Code Biochemistry Biochemistry BSc (Hons) C700 BSc/BC BSc (Hons) For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction The modules are diverse, ranging Year 1: Optional modules from studies of protein structure • Introduction to Nutrition Entry and function to cancer biology. in Humans Requirements Biochemistry lies at the very heart of biology and investigates In Year 3 you will undertake • Comparative Animal Physiology • 260-300 UCAS the interaction of molecules to your own research project on a • Introduction to Human tariff points explain the fundamentals of life, topic that interests you as part Biology & Disease • Students will be where a small change in a single of your Independent Study. • Introduction to Ecology expected to have molecule can have a dramatic studied Chemistry effect on an entire organism. Career Opportunities Year 2: Mandatory modules to at least AS Graduates of Biochemistry • Immunology The continuing development Level. Those with have excellent opportunities for • Protein Structure & Function AS or A Levels in of biochemical and molecular employment, with many working • Molecular & Cellular Biology additional Science techniques allows biochemists as scientific researchers within subjects will be to explore diverse topics such academic, government, industrial or Year 2: Optional modules offered lower as the origins of life, growth and medical institutions both nationally • Work Experience UCAS tariff points development of organisms and and internationally. Graduates may • Microbiology the molecular basis of disease. You may also work in teaching, scientific • Plant Biology also like... By studying Biochemistry at the publishing or in business. Many • Human Genetics University of Worcester, you will graduates also continue their • Biology BSc • Human Systems Physiology find yourself in a supportive and studies at MSc or PhD level. (Hons) p57 inspirational environment, where Year 3: Mandatory modules • Human Biology we encourage you to achieve Assessment • Independent Study BSc (Hons) p106 your full academic and personal A variety of assessment techniques (research project) potential. Our excellent teaching are employed to give you the • Metabolic Biochemistry facilities include a recent £7 opportunity to demonstrate your • Clinical Biochemistry million purpose-built teaching knowledge, skills and understanding. laboratory, containing state-of- These may include practical reports, Year 3: Optional modules the-art laboratory equipment. presentations, written critiques, • Work Experience Many of our staff are involved in projects and examinations. • Mammalian Reproduction cutting edge research in areas such • Plant Development & Physiology as genetics, protein science, cell Additional Information biology, microbiology and aspects of • Pharmacology medical biochemistry, all of which • Single Honours only • Genomics & Bioinformatics inspire and inform our teaching. • The Biochemistry of Cancer In your first year you will study Course Content a wide range of subjects which will enable you to develop a Year 1: Mandatory modules comprehensive appreciation of • Introduction to Human biochemistry. In Years 2 and 3 Anatomy & Physiology the subjects you take become • Cell Biology more specialised and the modular • Introduction to Biological scheme enables you to tailor your Chemistry & Genetics course to the areas of biochemistry that you find most interesting.

www.worcester.ac.uk Biology BSc (Hons)

Biology UCAS Code Biology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C100 BSc/Bio It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Throughout the course, you Course Content* another course. will engage in activities that are The University of Biology is a wide-ranging subject. designed to enhance your skills Among the modules that Worcester’s degree Nevertheless, the discipline with a particular emphasis on are offered are: combinations add has clear unifying themes; the those characteristics directly breadth to your studies principles of natural selection are related to employability. Year 1 and can enhance your employability. core whether one is considering • Animal Diversity the survival of species, the birth Career Opportunities • Cell Biology For a complete list of new gene functions or the The course prepares you for a • Introduction to Ecology of combinations and UCAS codes visit evolution of a fold in a protein. number of career paths including • Comparative Animal Physiology www.ucas.com This course provides not only the scientific researcher within Year 2 opportunity to study classical government, industry or medical • Plant Biology Entry biology but also to understand institutions, medical and laboratory • Animal Senses & Survival Requirements the dramatic effects of the new sales, nature conservation, a technologies that have swept range of public sector work • Human Systems Physiology • 260 UCAS tariff through the subject over the last and a teaching career. Further • Infectious Agents & Allergens points if you have decade. It deals with many different study through Masters and PhD A2 Biology and A2 in another Science groups of organisms in terms of degrees are also possibilities. Year 3 their structure, development, • Parasitology e.g. Chemistry physiology, metabolism and ecology. Additional Information • Plant Development & Physiology • 280 points if It also explains how new molecular • Genomics & Bioinformatics you have A2 in • Single or Joint Honours techniques have added enormously • Animal Movement Biology and A1 in another Science to knowledge so that modern • Mammalian Reproduction biologists can address questions Assessment • 290 points if that were unanswerable in the past. A range of assessment types, For a complete list of available you have A1 There is a clear linkage between this including seminar papers, modules, please visit our website. Biology and A2 in new information and established tests, reports, presentations * Regular updates may mean another Science knowledge. The new ‘genomics’ is and examinations (including that exact module titles on • 300 points if you taught alongside Mendelian genetics practical examinations). the course may differ. have A1 Biology and ‘bioinformatics’ methods show • Please see pages how evolution can be followed by 172-175 or examining DNA and amino acid www.worcester. sequences from different species. ac.uk for further details Lecturers have strong research expertise but there is a strong GEMMA GRADUATED FROM You may focus on supporting student WORCESTER, COMPLETED A PhD AND IS NOW CARRYING also like... learning. There is an emphasis on OUT COMMERCIAL practical work making use of our RESEARCH ON FOODS. • Animal Biology BSc (Hons) p44 excellent new facilities. In your www.campden.co.uk final year, you will undertake an • Forensic & Applied GEMMA CHOPE Independent Study that allows Biology BSc (Hons) you to gain valuable personal p96 experience in the design and • Human Biology implementation of a research plan. BSc (Hons) p106

57 Birth and Beyond Practitioner/Educator

THE BIRTH AND BEYOND PROGRAMMES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL Birth and Beyond CHILDBIRTH TRUST. UCAS Code Practitioner/Educator Full-time applications • CertHE Birth and Beyond Practitioner • FdA Advanced Birth through UCAS, and Beyond Practitioner • BA (Hons) Birth and Beyond part-time applications through NCT. L52A CertHE/BBP www.ucas.com Course Introduction roles, including facilitating Birth • Introduction to Reflective Practice www.nct.org.uk and Beyond courses for both NCT • Giving Birth and the NHS; leading antenatal Courses that prepare parents FdA Birth and Beyond Entry courses or yoga for pregnancy for the transition to parenthood Advanced Practitioner Requirements courses; providing breastfeeding should support and inform • Challenges & Choices • You’ll need two information and support; facilitating parents for labour, birth and early around Labour & Birth A Levels (or parenthood. Our courses train postnatal groups; and providing • Undisturbed Birth equivalent) you to work professionally with support for parents as a Doula. • Counselling Skills for at Grade C or parents to achieve these aims. above. If you are Additional Information NCT Practitioners shortlisted, you To become a Birth and Beyond • Applying Counselling Skills for • You can choose to study will be invited Practitioner, you should be NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors full-time or part-time for interview. passionate about birth, babies • Understanding Women’s • Flexible forms of study designed • Applicants who and parenting and feel that not Experience of Breastfeeding only does every woman deserve to fit around your life do not meet the • Developing & Using Breastfeeding a great birth experience, but • Taught at different formal entry Knowledge & Skills requirements will that everyone deserves respect locations across the UK • New Family Part 2 be considered on and support as parents. You • Vocationally focused experience an individual basis. should want to inspire others. in work environments • Facilitating Postnatal Groups • Relax, Stretch & Breathe • Applicants The Birth and Beyond programmes • NCT Yoga for Pregnancy may require have been designed in partnership CPD Opportunities an Enhanced with NCT to enable you to develop Individual or groups of modules • Dimensions of the Role of Doula Disclosure & a role as a Birth and Beyond at Level 5 are available for both • Realisation of the Role of Doula Barring Service Practitioner, and subsequently current NCT practitioners to further • Relax & Stretch with Baby check, if following in other NCT practitioner roles. develop their skill base, and for the Doula pathway • Understanding & Using Research An NCT Licence-to-Practise is for example. students with relevant qualifications • Understanding Loss awarded for each practitioner role in related fields such as midwifery. • Understanding the You may (Birth and Beyond Practitioner, Neonatal Unit Experience NCT Antenatal Teacher, NCT also like: Assessment • Meeting Different Needs Breastfeeding Counsellor, NCT A variety of assessments are used to Using Diverse Media • Midwifery Postnatal Leader, NCT Yoga for enable you to demonstrate your BSc (Hons) p125 Pregnancy Teacher, NCT Doula). • Working with Health & knowledge and skills as a practitioner, Social Care Professionals The courses address the Department for example facilitated and • The NCT Educator of Health’s initiative to provide interactive sessions, essays, reports good quality, consistent antenatal and presentations. BA (Hons) Birth and Beyond and postnatal care to parents and Educator their families in the transition to Course Content • Reflecting on Assessment Practice parenthood, and are taught by • Adult Learning qualified NCT tutors and accredited CertHE Birth and Beyond • Curriculum Design, by the University of Worcester. Practitioner Development & Management Opportunities to • Facilitating Adult Group Learning • Independent Study work with parents • New Family: Changes & Challenges Part 1 NCT training is vocational and leads • The Developing Baby to a variety of flexible and rewarding www.worcester.ac.uk Business Management BA (Hons)

FIRST CLASS DEGREE AND SUCCESSFUL SALES/ MARKETING PLACEMENT LED TO BOOK FUNDING, BONUS AND FULL-TIME POST AT AIR TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS. www.worcester.ac.uk/ Business Management community UCAS Code JAMES SHEEHY Business Management BA (Hons) BA (Hons) 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich N200 BA/BM For direct entry to Year 3 with a relevant Course Introduction • Opportunity to take a one • E-Business FD/HND, use year work placement • Entrepreneurship & Small N20A BA/BMan Business Management BA (Hons) • Option to investigate starting Business Management It is also possible to is a flexible and dynamic course that your own business • EU, Human Rights & the study this degree in provides a sound understanding of • Flexibility to change to an Legal Environment combination with another course. managerial theory and practice and alternative named award • Financial & Management offers the potential to specialise in your Accounting The University of Worcester’s degree chosen areas of interest. There is a wide • International Marketing Course Content combinations range of options, and opportunities • Leadership Principles & Practice for specialisation in Years 2 and 3. add breadth to Mandatory modules include: • Macro & Micro Economics your studies and Throughout the course you will be Year 1 • Managing HR & Performance can enhance your • Marketing & Management encouraged to apply the concepts • Operations, Project & employability. Perspectives and theories discussed during your Risk Management For a complete list • Business Challenge course to real settings, and you will • Public Relations & Campaigning of combinations and have the opportunity to develop • Business Viability: Financial • Selling & Sales Management UCAS codes visit a range of skills and attributes to & Economic Perspectives www.ucas.com • Taxation make you attractive to your future Year 2 • Work-Based Learning employer. These include effective • Business Ethics Entry communication, problem-solving, Year 3 Requirements Year 3 research, planning, organisation, • Audit, Ethics & Governance • 280 UCAS tariff • Enhancing Organisations analysis, numeracy, IT, teamwork, • Brand Management points and GCSE leadership, personal efficiency, & Employability • Business Project Maths and English creativity and entrepreneurship. • International Business Strategy Language at Grade • Collaborative Leadership • Intercultural Perspectives C or above • Contemporary Advertising: Career Opportunities You can also choose from an Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More This degree is designed to underpin extensive range of optional You may • Strategic Marketing a successful career in any aspect of modules, such as: also like... • Services Marketing management, across all business Year 1 • Management sectors, including teaching. It • Business Accounting Systems • E-Business BA (Hons) p120 is also an excellent base to go • Business Law • Economics for Business • Business on to postgraduate study. • Creative Communications: • Financial Reporting Specialist Degrees Ideas & Impacts • International Banking & Finance BA (Hons) p60 Assessment • Law for Accounting • Innovation & Intrapreneurship • International A wide variety of methods including: • Web & E-Business • International Marketing Business Management case studies, research projects, • Managing Emerging Issues reports, presentations, business Year 2 BA (Hons) p114 • Advertising: Influence & Persuasion • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & simulations and examinations. Membership of • Business Research Other Hidden Persuaders the Chartered • Business Sustainability • Strategic Accounting & Additional Information Management Institute • Commercial Law Financial Management • Single Honours, Major, Joint, Minor is guaranteed for • Contemporary Marketing • Strategic Challenges of HRM students successfully • Opportunity to study abroad at Communications • Work-Based Learning completing one of our partner universities • Creative Problem-Solving this degree. in the USA, Canada, Europe, • Customer Behaviour & For a complete list of available New Zealand or Australia Decision-Making modules, please visit our website. 59 Business Specialist Degrees BA (Hons)

• Accountancy • Advertising • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Human Resource Management • Leadership • Management • Marketing • Public Relations

UCAS Code Business Specialist Degrees For the latest information and BA (Hons) UCAS codes visit 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich www.ucas.com Entry Course Introduction You will have the chance to develop build your teamwork and leadership Requirements your practical skills throughout the skills. You will become an expert • 280 UCAS tariff These Single Honours named course and, in addition, you will communicator, with innovation, points and GCSE awards are designed to develop a be given opportunities to use IT in creativity and entrepreneurship Maths and English sound understanding of business the preparation and presentation as your key attributes. Language at Grade of your work, enabling you to theory and practice with a particular For each degree, the first year of C or above become fully conversant with focus on two specialist pathways. core modules is the same. In Years • Please see pages They enable you to signal to future relevant business technology. 172-175 or 2 and 3, you select core modules employers your chosen areas www.worcester. and also two modules from each of interest and expertise. There Career Opportunities ac.uk for further of your specialist pathways. are over 30 Business Specialist details These degrees are designed to degree titles to choose from. underpin a successful career in Assessment any aspect of management, across You may You can combine two pathways from A wide variety of methods including all business sectors. They also also like... Accountancy, Advertising, Economics, case studies, research projects, make a great base for teaching • Business Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human reports, presentations, business or for postgraduate study. Management Resource Management, Leadership, simulations and examinations. BA (Hons) p59 Management, Marketing and Public Whichever pathway you choose, Relations. See the table below you will hone your problem-solving Additional Information for the combinations available. skills as well as becoming adept • Single Honours at strategic planning, analysis and Throughout the course you • Opportunity to study abroad organisation. You will be able to will be encouraged to apply at one of our partner universities undertake independent research the concepts and theories in the USA, Canada, Europe, that will develop your personal discussed to real settings. New Zealand or Australia efficiency, alongside opportunities to • Undertake an independent research project • Investigate starting your own business • An opportunity to take a The following one year work placement combinations • Flexibility to change to an alternative business

are available: Accountancy Advertising Economics HRM Entrepreneurship Finance Leadership Management Marketing PR course after Year 1 Accountancy Advertising The full list of award titles available comprises: Economics HRM • Business, Accountancy & Advertising Entrepreneurship • Business, Accountancy Finance & Economics Leadership • Business, Accountancy & Human Management Resource Management Marketing • Business, Accountancy PR & Marketing www.worcester.ac.uk SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT LED TO FULL-TIME POST AS HR DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR AT BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD. www.worcester.ac.uk/ community

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• Business, Accountancy • Business, Management & Marketing • Contemporary Advertising: Accreditations & Public Relations • Business, Management Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More Accountancy • Business, Advertising & Human & Public Relations Economics Pathway Our Accountancy Resource Management • Business, Marketing & Advertising • Macro & Micro Economics degrees are variously • Business, Advertising • Business, Marketing & Economics • Economics for Business recognised by CIMA, & Public Relations • Business, Marketing & Human ICAEW, IFA and Sage. • Business, Economics & Advertising Resource Management Entrepreneurship Pathway Finance • Business, Economics & Finance • Business, Marketing & Leadership • Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management ICAEW Partner • Business, Economics & Human • Business, Marketing & • Innovation & Intrapreneurship in Learning status Resource Management Public Relations recognises our work • Business, Economics & Finance Pathway with ICAEW in areas Public Relations Course Content • Taxation such as credit for prior • Business, Entrepreneurship learning (exemptions), • International Banking & Finance & Accountancy Core Content (for all pathways) syllabus development, • Business, Entrepreneurship Human Resource sharing knowledge, & Advertising Year 1 Management Pathway expertise and learning • Marketing & Management materials, and graduate • Business, Entrepreneurship & • Managing HR & Performance Perspectives recruitment activities Human Resource Management • Strategic Challenges of HRM • Business Challenge to further enhance • Business, Entrepreneurship career prospects. & Management • Business Viability: Financial Leadership Pathway & Economic Perspectives • Leadership Principles & Practice • Business, Entrepreneurship Management Membership of the & Marketing • Collaborative Leadership Year 2 Chartered Management • Business, Entrepreneurship • Business Options Management Pathway Institute is guaranteed & Public Relations • Operations, Project & for students • Business, Finance & Accountancy Year 3 Risk Management successfully completing • Business Project or Work- • Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship • Managing Emerging Issues Management degrees. Based Learning • Business, Finance & Marketing Marketing • Enhancing Organisations • Business, Human Resource Marketing Pathway Business, Marketing & & Employability Management & Public Relations • Customer Behaviour & Advertising BA (Hons) • International Business Strategy • Business, Leadership & Decision-Making provides the opportunity • Strategic Marketing to gain CIM professional Entrepreneurship Specialist Content qualifications through • Business, Leadership & Human • You will study relevant Public Relations Pathway Resource Management their Multi Award modules from your two • Public Relations & Campaigning Pathway (MAP). • Business, Leadership chosen pathways according • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & Public Relations & Management to the title of your degree Other Hidden Persuaders • Business, Management Worcester Business & Accountancy Accountancy Pathway For a complete list of available School degrees in PR are recognised by the • Business, Management • Financial & Management modules, please visit our website. Chartered Institute of & Advertising Accounting Public Relations (CIPR). • Business, Management & Economics • Strategic Accounting & Financial Management • Business, Management & Finance • Business, Management & Advertising Pathway Human Resource Management • Advertising: Influence & Persuasion 61 Business Management HND

UCAS Code Business Management Business Management HND HND/HNC 001N HND/BusMan 2 year full-time For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Business Management HND member of a team, with the ability Course Content HND www.ucas.com to lead and inspire others; to be self-reliant; to use initiative and to The Business Management HND Year 1 Entry champion an ethical and socially is designed to help you develop • Business Management & Requirements responsible approach to business. the skills that employers need and Community Engagement • 160 UCAS tariff want. These skills will enable you • Leadership & Management points and GCSE to make an immediate contribution Progression Maths and English • Law, Ethics & Sustainability in your role and give you the Successful completion of the HND Language at Grade confidence to influence the strategic • Web & E-business C or above Business Management will allow direction of the organisation. entry onto the third year of the BA Year 2 (Hons) Business Management degree You may This HND offers you the opportunity • Accounting & Finance at the University of Worcester. You also like... to follow a broad business- • Business Entrepreneurship will have the opportunity to take • Management based, contemporary curriculum. • Marketing, Sales & an optional placement year if you BA (Hons) p120 Consequently, it is ideal if you Customer Management decide to progress on to the want to keep your career options • Business degree course. • Integrated Project Management open. Alongside an exploration BA (Hons) p59 of the major business functions (management, marketing and Business Management HNC Course Content HNC finance) and of the business environment in which they operate, We also offer an HNC Business Year 1 you will consider the legal, ethical Management course available • Business Management & and sustainability issues that concern part-time for completion over two Community Engagement organisations today. You will work on years. This course is designed to • Leadership & Management live projects with client organisations meet the needs of students who are and investigate potential business looking for a vocationally oriented Year 2 start-up opportunities. part-time study programme. • Accounting & Finance • Marketing, Sales & Like the HND, this course adopts an Our HND in Business Management Customer Management has been designed to meet the applied and contextualised approach needs of employers. You will to learning. It explores the role of For a complete list of available work on practical work-related leadership and management in modules, please visit our website. assessments, working with real organisations in terms of effective Membership of the Chartered clients and practising the skills that management of self and others and Management Institute is guaranteed organisations need to succeed in through the more focused lens of the for students successfully the modern business environment. management of financial resources completing this course. You will develop key transferable and the customer interface. skills, such as teamworking and Students who successfully presentation, and develop practical MANAGING DIRECTOR OF complete this course may choose HEWETT RECRUITMENT work-related skills, such as project to continue onto the HND Business DESCRIBES THIS AS “AN management and web design. Management course (also available INNOVATIVE AND EXCITING You will learn how to become NEW COURSE WHICH part-time) or, with appropriate work FULLY SUPPORTS STUDENT an excellent and persuasive experience, progress to further EMPLOYABILITY.” communicator; to think creatively professional qualifications. and analytically; to manage LOUISE HEWETT projects; to work effectively as a www.worcester.ac.uk Business Psychology BSc (Hons)

Business Psychology UCAS Code Business Psychology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C815 BSc/BPsy For the latest information and Course Introduction The course makes you eligible Course Content UCAS codes visit for Graduate Basis for Chartered www.ucas.com Membership of the British The Business Psychology degree will Year 1 Psychological Society, which Entry give you insight into the application • Introduction to Psychology is a criterion looked upon Requirements of behavioural and motivational • Psychological Research Methods 1 models to the workplace. A strong favourably by many employers. • 280 UCAS • Business Viability: Financial emphasis is placed on effective tariff points This course is also an ideal base & Economic Perspectives management competencies in areas for postgraduate study. • Please see pages such as communication, teamwork, • Business Dynamics: Marketing 172-175 or & Management Perspectives leadership, problem-solving, decision Assessment www.worcester. -making, time management, Year 2 ac.uk for further Wide range of assessment types, resource management and critical • Biological & Cognitive Psychology details including research reports, case reflection. You will learn about • Social & Developmental studies, essays, literature reviews, You may psychological theory, techniques and Psychology presentations and examinations. also like... applications; these are valuable skills • Psychological Research Methods 2 if you wish to move into the fields • Counselling • Individual Differences of occupational psychology, human Employability Psychology • Customer Behaviour & Psychology resource management or personnel. A degree in Psychology is highly BSc (Hons) p73 favoured by employers, giving Year 3 • Developmental In Year 1 you will gain an awareness you an excellent advantage in the • Psychology Research Project Psychology of fundamental management job market. During your studies • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & BSc (Hons) p80 and psychological principles. with us you will learn new skills, Other Hidden Persuaders • Psychology Complementary aspects of business develop existing expertise, study BSc (Hons) p140 and psychology are developed in • Business Psychology a wide range of approaches and Years 2 and 3. You will investigate • Coaching Psychology • Forensic Psychology methodologies and leave with a the development of brands alongside • Enhancing Organisational BSc (Hons) p97 broader range of knowledge, skills the development of human emotions Performance • Sport & Exercise and abilities. An important part of and behaviour. You can further • Clinical Psychology Psychology this learning process is the ability to investigate your chosen specialism BSc (Hons) p148 reflect upon your own experiences, • Counselling Psychology through your Independent Study in an aspect of practice engaged in by • Positive Psychology an applied organisational setting. all professional psychologists. We For a complete list of available will help you to develop these skills modules, please visit our website. Career Opportunities through the Academic Tutoring Business psychologists are system; you will be provided in demand in areas such as with an Understanding Skills & occupational psychology, health Professionalism booklet, which you PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS SCOOP BUSINESS AWARD psychology, human resource will use both as a record of your FROM BIZCOM. management, marketing, learning and a tool for self-reflection. www.worcester.ac.uk export marketing, personnel management and consultancy. Additional Information IAIN SMITH • Single Honours

63 Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc

UCAS Code Child & Adolescent Mental Health Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc FdSc L514 FdSc/CAMH For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content This course prepares you for work If you want to work to improve the • Introduction to Study Skills Entry supporting and promoting child and mental health and psychological Requirements adolescent mental health and well- • Effective Communication well-being of children and young being in the health, social care and & Ethical Practice • 60 UCAS people and to work with their education sectors, both statutory • An Integrated Approach tariff points families and carers, this course will and non-statutory. Graduates can to Safeguarding Children • Please see pages interest you. The course will equip expect greater employability and & Young People 172-175 or you with specialist knowledge enhanced promotion prospects. • Child & Adolescent Development www.worcester. and practical skills needed to • Mental Health Promotion ac.uk for further support children and young people: Strategies with Children, details both those with and those at Progression Young People & Families • Shortlisted risk of developing emotional and On completion, you will be eligible applicants will mental health problems alongside to apply for direct entry to the • Work Based Learning be invited for supporting their families and carers. third year of the Undergraduate • Mental Health & Interventions interview You will also gain invaluable insights Modular Top-up Degrees at the with Children, Young • Enhanced into the range of available services University of Worcester, for example: People & Families Disclosure & and interventions in this field. BSc (Hons) Health Sciences, BSc • Working with Vulnerable Groups Barring Service (Hons) CAMH or BA (Hons) Applied • Group Work with Children The course has been developed in check required Health & Social Science (CAMH). & Adolescents partnership with local and regional employers. Work-based learning • Applied Research & You may Assessment Evidence Based Practice also like... throughout the course is designed to enable you to apply your Wide variety of assessment types, • Individual Project Work • Applied Health knowledge and skills in real settings. including practical assessments, Based Learning & Social Science coursework assignments, BA (Hons) p47 You will learn best practice in reflective practice, portfolio work, • Counselling therapeutic interventions and presentations, case studies, reports. FdSc p72 develop your communication skills • Health & Social to enable you to work effectively Additional Information Care FdSc p101 to support the mental health of children and young people. • It can be studied full-time over • Learning two years. The taught component Disabilities of the course will normally FdSc p116 AFTER THE COURSE, JO be delivered one day a week WENT ON TO ACHIEVE A FIRST CLASS HONS IN across two semesters per year APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES. • A significant component of the course consists of work- JO COX based learning. Applicants who are not currently employed in an environment working with children or young people will be assisted to secure a placement in a suitable setting

www.worcester.ac.uk Child & Adolescent Mental Health BSc (Hons) Top-up

Child & Adolescent Mental Health UCAS Code Child & Adolescent BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree* Mental Health BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com Graduates can expect greater If you have completed a Foundation • Ways of Working: employability and enhanced Entry degree in Child and Adolescent Behavioural, Systemic & promotion prospects. There will Requirements Mental Health or relevant diploma Inter-personal Approaches be opportunities open to you • Foundation level qualification then this top • Core Competencies & working with children and young degree or HND in up will not only build on your Children’s Rights people in education, health or relevant subject existing professional knowledge and • Team Work & Leadership in social care sectors, voluntary • Please see pages understanding but also provide you Multi-Professional Contexts and private organisations. 172-175 or with the opportunity to achieve • Independent Study an honours level qualification. www.worcester. Studying this course will prepare Progression For a complete list of available ac.uk for further you to work in any setting with Alternatively, you may choose modules, please visit our website. details to go onto further study at children or young people. The * Subject to validation You may taught component of the course will postgraduate level. On completion, normally be delivered on one day a you are eligible to apply for also like... week across two semesters per year. Social Work and Domestic • Developmental Violence postgraduate courses. Psychology BSc (Hons) p80 Assessment • Child & Adolescent Wide variety of assessment types, Mental Health FdSc p64 including practical assessment, coursework assignments, reflective practice and portfolio work, project work, individual and group presentations, case studies, reports. Additional Information • Taught full-time for one year or part-time at the University of Worcester.

STUDYING THIS COURSE WILL PREPARE YOU TO WORK IN ANY SETTING WITH CHILDREN OR YOUNG PEOPLE.

65 Computing BSc (Hons)

CAREER MOVE FROM IT TECHNICIAN, NOW TAKING PGCE COURSE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL ICT. www.worcester.ac.uk/ community UCAS Code Computing Computing BSc (Hons) EMMA FAULKNER G400 BSc/Comp BSc (Hons) It is also possible to 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction Many of our graduates go on Year 2 The University of to careers in systems analysis, • Systems Analysis Design • Computing Options or Elective Worcester’s degree This Computing degree allows you website design, database design, combinations the flexibility to study a broad network management, software add breadth to development, security analysis Year 3 range of aspects of modern-day • Computing Project your studies and and IT services and support. If computing. It is designed to inspire • Professionalism in Context can enhance your you, whether you are choosing to you wish to continue your studies, • Computing Options employability. engage with the depth and richness our Masters programmes in You can also choose from an For a complete list of computing theory, to experience Management or International extensive range of optional of combinations and the production of complex systems, Management would be a good modules such as: UCAS codes visit or to target the vocational aspects. complement to your first degree. www.ucas.com A particular focus is the adoption Assessment Year 1 Entry of a skills-based learning approach • Creative Computing A wide variety of assessment methods Requirements to the concepts, structured • Digital Infrastructure including case studies, research • 240 UCAS tariff techniques and tools used in the projects, reports, presentations, Year 2 points and GCSE analysis, design, development and development of software and systems • Game Design & Engineering Maths and English implementation of computer-based and examinations. Language at Grade systems which is a key aspect of the • Mobile Application Development work of a computing professional. • Object Oriented Design C or above Additional Information • Please see pages You will explore the development of & Development 172-175 or software applications, web-based • Single Honours, Major, Joint, Minor • Web Applications Development www.worcester. solutions, database systems, security • Opportunity to study abroad at • E-Business ac.uk for further and game design and development. one of our partner universities • Work-Based Learning details You will study a selection of in the USA, Canada, Europe, emerging topics which will inform New Zealand or Australia Year 3 You may you of likely future developments • An opportunity to take a • Modelling & Simulation also like... and their impact in the widest sense. one year work placement • Distributed Application • Computing With a very strong focus on • Flexibility to change to Development Specialist Degrees employability, this degree will an alternative computing • Practical Database Applications BSc (Hons) p68 equip you with skills required course after Year 1 • Nature of Computing of a professional working • Solve a practical problem • Cyber Security within the computing industry for a client • Advanced Web Applications as well as knowledge of the Development place and scope of computing Course Content • Advanced Game Design within present-day society. & Engineering Mandatory modules include: Career Opportunities • Mobile Application Development Year 1 • E-Business Computing has transformed • The Computing Professional • Work-Based Learning the world of business, making • Introduction to Application computer literacy a key skill for Development For a complete list of available professionals, so a Worcester • Introduction to Web & Database modules, please visit our website. Business School degree in Development or Introduction to Computing will open doors to a Game Design & Development very broad range of career options. • Computing Options or Elective www.worcester.ac.uk Computing HND/HNC

Computing UCAS Code Computing HND HND/HNC For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Computing HND It is therefore suitable if you are Course Content HND preparing for a career in computing. Entry Alternatively, if you have existing Requirements The UK ICT market is one of the Year 1 work experience, it offers a valuable • 160 UCAS tariff largest in Europe with positive • Computing Infrastructures career enhancement opportunity. points and GCSE forecasts for growth and business (double module) Maths and English and job creation. The Computing • Creative Computing & HND is a hands-on course designed Progression Language at Grade Media (double module) C or above in collaboration with our employer Successful completion of the HND • Programming & Scripting network to meet the demands Computing will allow entry on to • Please see pages (double module) of the growing IT sector. the third year of the BSc (Hons) 172-175 or • Web & E-Business Computing degree at the University www.worcester. A key feature of this course is the (double module) ac.uk for further of Worcester. You will even have opportunity to explore exciting details the opportunity to take an optional aspects of creative multimedia and Year 2 placement year if you decide to cross-platform mobile applications • Systems Analysis & Design You may follow on to the degree course. alongside core computing topics (double module) also like... such as networking, programming, Career Opportunities • Database Development & • Computing BSc scripting, web design, systems Scripting (double module) (Hons) p66 analysis and database development. With an emphasis on practical • Mobile & Apps Development You will have the opportunity skills and latest developments in (double module) to work on live projects and to the sector, these qualifications • Applied Computing Project showcase your work to peers, local will provide an entry route into (double module) businesses and future employers. a wide range of employment opportunities as a systems analyst, Course Content HNC Computing HNC web designer, database creator, network manager, software Year 1 This course is designed to meet developer or IT services engineer. • Computing Infrastructures the needs of students who are (double module) looking for a practical part-time study programme available • Programming & Scripting for completion over two years. (double module) Students who successfully Year 2 complete this course may choose • Systems Analysis & Design to continue onto the Computing (double module) HND course (also available part- • Database Development & time) or, with appropriate work Scripting (double module) experience, progress to further DESIGNED TO MEET THE professional qualifications. NEEDS OF STUDENTS For a complete list of available LOOKING FOR A PRACTICAL modules, please visit our website. The Computing HNC is a STUDY PROGRAMME. practical course which seeks to develop the core computing skills in programming, scripting, networking, systems analysis and database development required of computing professionals today. 67 Computing Specialist Degrees BSc (Hons)

• Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) • Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons) • Web Development BSc (Hons) UCAS Code Computing Specialist Degrees Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) G500 BSc/BIT 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich Computer Games Design & Development Course Introduction Business Information Year 3 BSc (Hons) • Professionalism in Context G451 BSc/CGMD Technology BSc (Hons) This suite of three courses allows • Computing Options Web Development you to become a computing This degree enables you to combine • Business Options BSc (Hons) professional capable of making a study of the fundamental aspects • Business Information G452 BSc/WebD an immediate impact on the of IT applications and processes Technology Project For the latest effectiveness of operations and a with an exploration of business You will also be able to select information and long-term difference to the strategic dynamics, viability, operations and additional optional modules in UCAS codes visit direction of an organisation. management which enables IT to www.ucas.com Business Management and Computing. develop competitive advantage A particular feature of these degrees for business organisations. You may is the opportunity to collaborate Computer Games and work on ‘live’ projects for also like... Career Opportunities Design & Development • Computing clients. Our ‘Web and Games Studio’ BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) p66 offers real-world contexts and The degree provides you with opportunities to network with other hybrid skills and will open Computer Games is an important students across Computing and with doors to a wide range of IT and application area within businesses in the local community. management career options such computing. Its relevance is multi- as business analysis, systems layered and embraces both the development and consulting. general public and industry. This degree provides a balanced Course Content education with an equal focus on the software development and game Year 1 design branches of the digital games • The Computing Professional domain. This enhances employability • Introduction to Web & and self-employment opportunities Database Development in the games industry, the interactive • Business Viability: Financial media industry, and all the related & Economic Perspectives creative and technical domains of • Marketing & Management computing and IT. The degree takes Perspectives into account current developments, HAPPILY EMPLOYED WITH SMALL DESIGN FIRM, AND such as the massive growth of the REGULARLY CALLED BY Year 2 social networking and mobile games RECRUITERS; LONG-TERM • Systems Analysis & Design industries, and the self-employment WANTS TO SET UP OWN WEB-TESTING BUSINESS. • E-Business opportunities generated by modern www.worcester.ac.uk/ • Operations, Project & developer-to-player retail channels community Risk Management (for example Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Apple’s AppStore). DANIEL HOLLANDS • Computing or Business Option or Elective

www.worcester.ac.uk Entry Requirements • 240 UCAS tariff points and GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C or above Career Opportunities Web Development Year 3 BSc (Hons) • Professionalism in Context • Please see pages This degree will prepare you for • Advanced Web Applications 172-175 or roles in the game industry, the www.worcester. The Internet is one of the world’s Development wider interactive media industries ac.uk for further • Computing Options or provide an appropriate fastest-growing technologies. details platform for setting up your own This course explores all aspects of • Web Development Project the web – the aesthetics of web business or freelance working. You will also be able to design, the underlying technical select additional optional knowledge required and the modules in Computing. Course Content importance of a sound, user- focused systems approach. Assessment Year 1 • The Computing Professional Throughout your course you will A wide variety of assessment apply your learning to develop • Introduction to Application methods including case studies, computing artefacts such as a Development research projects, reports, small dynamic online shopping site. • Introduction to Game presentations, development Design & Development of software and systems, Career Opportunities and examinations. • Computing Option or Elective This degree provides you with the Year 2 skills and knowledge to work in the Additional Information • System Analysis & Design IT industry, in social media developer • Single Honours • Game Design & Engineering roles, or as a web developer. It • Opportunity to study abroad at • Object Oriented Design is also ideal as a platform for one of our partner universities & Development freelance web development work in the USA, Canada, Europe, • Computing Option or Elective or to set up your own business. New Zealand or Australia Year 3 • Opportunity to take a • Professionalism in Context Course Content one year placement • Advanced Game Design • Build teamwork, leadership & Engineering Year 1 and personal efficiency • Computing Options • The Computing Professional • Specialise in your chosen • Game Design & • Introduction to Web & field to improve your Development Project Database Development career prospects • Introduction to Application • Solve a practical problem You will also be able to Development for a client select additional optional • Computing Option or Elective • Flexibility to change to modules in Computing. an alternative Computing Year 2 course after Year 1 • Systems Analysis & Design • Web Applications Development • E-Business • Computing Option or Elective

69 Conservation Ecology BSc (Hons)

SKILLS IN PRACTICAL CONSERVATION, BIOLOGICAL SURVEYING, CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT ARE DEVELOPED. UCAS Code Conservation Ecology Conservation Ecology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C181 BSc/CEc For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Past topics have included species Course Content www.ucas.com diversity in water meadows, the impact of introduced species and Conservation of endangered Year 1 Entry habitat use by small mammals. Requirements species and threatened habitats, • Introduction to management of potential Environmental Sciences • 240 to 280 UCAS conflicts between recreation Direct Entry in Years 2/3 tariff points • Environmental Change and conservation, planning You can also enter directly into Year - Past & Present • 240 points must biodiversity strategies and nature 2 or 3 if you have the appropriate • Introduction to Ecology include A2 Biology conservation management and prior learning either in earlier • Basis of Biological Surveying and A2 in another species reintroductions are some years or at other HE institutions. Science (includes of the areas covered by this course. • Practical Conservation Environmental The Conservation Ecology BSc Career Opportunities • Classification & Species Science) programme provides graduates Identification Graduation from this course • 260 points with a strong understanding of the prepares you for a career in nature or must include A2 ecological science behind nature and Year 2 countryside conservation with such Biology and A1 in countryside conservation. Alongside • Research Practice & organisations as Natural England, another Science this there is a robust applied Professional Development RSPB, the Environment Agency, The • 270 points aspect by which skills in practical • Ecology - Individuals National Trust, the Wildlife Trusts, must include A1 conservation, biological surveying, to Ecosystems Forestry Commission and Local Biology and A2 in conservation management • Conservation Site and County Councils. Alternatively, another Science planning and recreational Management Planning careers with ecological consultancies • 280 points must management are developed. • Conservation Legislation & Policy or research are also destinations. include A1 Biology At Worcester, the University is • Field Techniques & • Please see pages well placed geographically to Assessment Identification Skills 172-175 or take advantage of the many • Geographical Information Systems www.worcester. There is a wide range of environments and habitats in the • Ecology of Freshwaters ac.uk for further assessment types including area; the Malvern, Cotswold and details coursework, essays, field and • Work Experience Wye Valley Areas of Outstanding laboratory reports, presentations, • Animal Behaviour You may Natural Beauty (AONBs), many local examinations and project work. also like... nature reserves and country parks, Year 3 as well as the wider landscape. Also • Independent Study • Environmental Additional Information contrasting environments further • Restoration Ecology Science • Single Honours afield are examined, for example • Landscape Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 • Strong links with sector in the Mediterranean region, • International Conservation • Environmental during a residential field trip. organisations for work experience • Conservation Ecology of Management • Species Identification Skills BSc (Hons) p90 In the final year you will undertake Habitats & Species • Biological Surveying Skills an independent research project • Residential Ecology Field • Ecology • Application of Conservation BSc (Hons) p86 in a topic of interest to you over Course (Provence) the academic year, supported by Management Planning • Plant Science • Zoo-based Conservation your Independent Study tutor. • Application of Ecological Theory BSc (Hons) p136 • Environmental Impact Assessment • Field Trip to Provence (Year 3) • Behavioural Ecology For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. www.worcester.ac.uk Counselling BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree

Counselling Entry Requirements BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree • A recognised HND or Foundation degree in Counselling. Please contact the Admissions Team Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content on 01905 855111 This course will enable you to access or via admissions@ A variety of reports by central • Professional Issues a range of counselling-focused worc.ac.uk for government and professional in Counselling careers and related employment more specific bodies have identified the growing opportunities. Many students on • Ethical Issues in Counselling information need for counselling amongst the this programme will be employed in • Independent Study general public. This Top-up degree counselling roles or will have come (double module) You may has been designed to provide from recent counselling study or • Counselling Theory & Practice also like... those with existing practical related employment. This Top-up • Practice-based modules • Health Sciences qualifications in counselling an degree enhances your professional BSc (Hons) Top-up advanced critical insight into this • Optional selection drawn from development and employability. Degree p102 very important profession. relevant modules in Health, Specific careers in counselling or Social Welfare and Psychology • Social Welfare You will investigate and critically working with clients in a health • Opportunity to design and BA (Hons) Top-up evaluate different theories of and social care setting will be conduct own research project Degree p142 counselling, while developing and open to successful graduates. This demonstrating research skills and course prepares you to undertake theoretical methodologies. higher degrees in research or other postgraduate study. THIS DEGREE ENHANCES YOUR PROFESSIONAL Assessment DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY. A variety of assessment strategies are used to prepare you for future employment including reflection on practice, essays, presentations and written examinations. Additional Information • Only available part-time • Opportunities for independent research

71 Counselling FdSc

STUDENTS HAVE UNDERTAKEN WORK-BASED LEARNING FOR A VARIETY OF ORGANISATIONS In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College SUCH AS VICTIM SUPPORT, CHILDLINE, HM PRISON, RED CROSS, ACORNS, ACTION UCAS Code Counselling FOR CHILDREN AND DROP Counselling FdSc IN CENTRES. B941 FdSc/C FdSc For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities hours of counselling supervision, which can cost between £30-£40 Entry The course will place you in an Reports by central government and per hour if not provided by Requirements excellent position to meet possible professional bodies have identified the counselling agency where training requirements for counsellor • Level 3 the growing demand for counselling counselling practice takes place. registration. The Foundation degree qualification in amongst the general public. On in Counselling can help you obtain Counselling Skills completion of this programme Additional Information (minimum of 120 employment in a variety of settings you will be eligible to register as a • The course is full-time over hours tuition, such as schools and colleges, the professional counsellor. A major which includes NHS, different counselling agencies two academic years. One day strength of this qualification both theory (e.g. bereavement, alcohol) and a week in College and another is the close collaboration with and skills) private practice. The qualification two days a week in related counselling agencies/employers may also enhance possibilities for work-based activity and study • Passes at A-C in the development of counselling in four GCSE development in an existing role. • It is also possible to study the practice opportunities. subjects, including course over three years, part-time English Language Course design has taken full Progression or equivalent account of the core competency The course offers an opportunity Course Content • Disclosure & requirements contained in the for progression to a one year Barring Service British Association for Counselling Top-up BSc (Hons) in Counselling Year 1 check required & Psychotherapy’s Core Curriculum, at the University of Worcester. • Person-centred Approaches published in May 2009. The course Progression to the final year of in Counselling You may takes a person-centred approach as other undergraduate degrees in • Personal & Professional also like... its core model. Academic skills and Counselling may also be possible. Development 1 • Health & Social personal development work reflect • Comparative Theoretical Approaches this emphasis, encouraging students Care FdSc p101 Location of Study • Human Growth & Development • Learning to develop as reflective practitioners, who seek to offer a therapeutic University of Worcester/ • Social, Political & Cultural Disabilities Context of Counselling FdSc p116 relationship which fosters client Herefordshire and Ludlow change and development. College collaborative programme • Counselling Children • Child & Adolescent – the course will be taught at & Young People Mental Health During the first year, you will Herefordshire and Ludlow College. • Professional Practice FdSc p64 gain a grounding in the person- • Independent Work-Based Learning 1 • Mental Health centred approach and will develop Assessment FdSc p124 skills, knowledge of other major Year 2 The method of teaching is varied approaches in counselling and • Introduction to and will involve experiential as well personal awareness/development. Counselling Research Alongside this, you will also as didactic teaching and learning. • Personal & Professional complete 50 hours of work-based Learning on counselling practice Development 2 learning, which means that you will be an essential part of the • Developing the Skills of will need to be in paid or voluntary course. Assessment is through Person-centred Counselling employment that will enable them academic, experiential and work- to utilise your developing counselling based assignments/projects. • Introduction to Counselling Ethics skills. During the second year, you There are no examinations. & the Law Relating to Counselling will need to complete 150 hours • Counselling for Loss & Grief of supervised counselling practice Fees • Professional Practice in addition to attending College. University of Worcester fees apply. • Independent Work-Based Learning 2 www.worcester.ac.uk Possible additional costs are: 20-30 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons)

THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE FOUNDATIONS TO PURSUE FURTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. Counselling Psychology UCAS Code Counselling BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) C843 BSc/CP For the latest Course Introduction programmes might include those counselling skills, but successful information leading to psychology careers in completion of the degree could and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Counselling Psychology is an education, health, academia, sport lead to further training to become amalgamation of psychological and forensics. The acquisition of a Counselling Psychologist psychological theory and knowledge Entry theory, research and therapeutic Requirements practice with an emphasis on alongside the communication Course Content personal development. This skills gained will place graduates • 280 UCAS at a distinct advantage in a variety tariff points course will provide you with an Year 1 of professions, particularly in understanding of all core areas • Introduction to Psychology • Please see pages health-related disciplines. 172-175 or of psychology with an added • Psychological Research Methods 1 www.worcester. emphasis on ways in which • Introduction to Developmental psychological theories of personality Employability ac.uk for further Psychology details and relationship formation A degree in Psychology is highly • Introduction to Counselling contribute to the understanding favoured by employers, giving • A Disclosure & Psychology of mental health and the practice you an excellent advantage in the Barring Service • Introduction to Forensic of counselling psychology. job market. During your studies check may be Psychology with us you will learn new skills, required for In addition to the core areas of some modules develop existing expertise, study • Applying Psychology psychology required for Graduate a wide range of approaches and to the Real World Basis for Chartered Membership You may methodologies and leave with a (GBC) with the British Psychological Year 2 also like... broader range of knowledge, skills Society, all three years offer • Biological & Cognitive Psychology and abilities. An important part of • Developmental distinct Counselling Psychology • Social & Developmental this learning process is the ability to Psychology modules. Year 1 provides an Psychology reflect upon your own experiences, BSc (Hons) p80 overview of the theoretical • Psychological Research Methods 2 an aspect of practice engaged in by • Forensic Psychology and philosophical foundations • Individual Differences all professional psychologists. We BSc (Hons) p97 of Counselling Psychology. • Applied Psychology will help you to develop these skills Year 2 focuses on theories of • Psychology through the Academic Tutoring • Preparing for Work in Psychology BSc (Hons) p140 relationship formation alongside system; you will be provided • Relationship Formation interpersonal communication • Business Psychology with an Understanding Skills & processes. Year 3 offers an Year 3 BSc (Hons) p63 Professionalism booklet, which you overview of the professional and • Psychology Research Project • Sport & Exercise will use both as a record of your ethical issues involved in the • Psychology in Practice Psychology learning and a tool for self-reflection. practice of Counselling Psychology • Business Psychology BSc (Hons) p148 and a dedicated independent Assessment • Professional & Ethical study assignment with a focus Issues in Counselling on Counselling Psychology. Wide range of assessment types, • Interpersonal Communication including research reports, case Processes & Skills studies, essays, literature reviews, Career Opportunities • Clinical Psychology presentations, examinations This course will provide you with and communication skills, • Educational Psychology the foundations to pursue further analysis and demonstration. • Forensic Psychology professional training towards • Positive Psychology becoming a Chartered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist. Other Additional Information • Health Psychology possible psychology-related • Please note that, at this level, • Coaching Psychology postgraduate professional training students will not practice formal 73 Creative Digital Media BA (Hons)

PART OF THE WINNING TEAM FOR WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL’S DESIGN COMPETITION THAT WAS A LIVE BRIEF IN THE THIRD YEAR. UCAS Code Creative Digital Media www.worcester.ac.uk Creative Digital BALAZS PAKOZDI Media BA (Hons) BA (Hons) W212 BA/CDM It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Assessment • Concept Generation, Research another course. & Preproduction (mandatory) Reflective reports, practical work, The University of Increasingly, the media industries • Motion Graphics & Design for self-, tutor- and peer-assessment. Worcester’s degree are demanding innovative creative Television & Cinema (mandatory) combinations practitioners who can function • Digital Photography & Image add breadth to as multidisciplinary experts, even Additional Information Manipulation (mandatory) your studies and if they specialise in a particular • Single or Joint Honours. can enhance your • 2D Animation area. Creative Digital Media is a Students studying Joint Honours employability. • Introduction to CGI 1: course that has been designed have the option to specialise Modelling & Texturing For a complete list through major/minor study to produce graduates who • Introduction to CGI 2: of combinations and can fulfil this requirement. from their second year UCAS codes visit Rigging & Animation • Opportunity to select either a www.ucas.com With tutorial guidance, you will have • Stop Motion specialist or a multiple-strand the opportunity to choose modules route in areas such as web design, • Negotiated Video Production Entry that suit your particular interests digital video, digital sound, • Digital Photography Requirements and abilities and that define you as graphic design and animation • Multi Camera Studio Production a practitioner. This offers you the • 260 UCAS • Graphic Design for prospect of an exciting cross-media • Extensive industry links, with tariff points Internet & Multimedia experience, with expert guidance on ‘live’ professional projects run in • Shortlisted collaboration with local, national • Graphic Design for Print applicants are your path into the professional arena and international organisations • Narrative Illustration invited to attend in the final year. You will also gain a • Excellent facilities, including state- for interview and to wide range of transferable skills such • Editorial & Advertising Illustration of-the-art Digital Arts Centre, provide a portfolio as research and analysis techniques, • Independent Study (mandatory) computer suites with editing, for consideration problem-solving, communication • Major Negotiated animation and design software and negotiation. Throughout your Project (mandatory) and broadcast-standard television You may course, you will have access to • Creative Digital Media Professional and sound recording studios also like... the broadcast-standard video and Practice (mandatory) • Graphic Design sound studios, and digital computer • Extension Modules suites in the University’s state- Course Content & Multimedia • Experimental Practice BA (Hons) p100 of-the-art Digital Arts Centre. • Crafting the Digital • Studio Photography • Art & Design Image (mandatory) • Negotiated Project BA (Hons) p55 Career Opportunities • Design: Skills & Theory • Documentary Photography • Animation Our interdisciplinary approach (mandatory) • Creative Digital Media BA (Hons) p45 gives flexibility and a wider view • Introduction to Animation: of the world, which is attractive For a complete list of available • Digital Film Human Locomotion Production to employers. Graduates have modules, please visit our website. BA (Hons) p81 succeeded in a variety of careers • Character & Characterisation that include graphic design, • Video Production Project video production, animation, arts • Introduction to Sound Design administration, multimedia and • Multimedia in Context interactive design, and teaching. • Image Making This course also provides an • Illustration: Origins & Function ideal base from which to go • Creating Sound for the on to postgraduate study. Moving Image (mandatory)

www.worcester.ac.uk Creative & Professional Writing BA (Hons)

Creative & Professional Writing UCAS Code This degree is BA (Hons) only available in combination with another course. The University of Course Introduction Career Opportunities • Major third year writing project Worcester’s degree • Portfolio of pitches to publishers/ combinations Graduates from this course, add breadth to Creative and professional writing is agents/competitions studied jointly with English Literary your studies and one of the fastest growing areas of • Academic writing including or Language Studies, will be very can enhance your undergraduate study nationally, not editing and essays successful candidates for careers employability. least because students recognise in teaching because of the emphasis For the latest the wealth of transferable skills that on writing in the new English Course Content information and can be acquired. This new course curricula. Graduates may equally UCAS codes visit is responding to the demand from go on to work in sectors such • Creative & Professional www.ucas.com current and aspiring Worcester as publishing, the media, and Writing Techniques students who wish to develop their marketing and communications. • The Theory of Writing Entry writing skills to degree level. The course also provides an excellent • Feature Writing Requirements The Worcester Joint Honours basis for further study or for self • Environmental Writing • 260 UCAS course complements a number employment as a freelance writer. • Writing for the Screen tariff points of other available Joint Honours • Digital Writing You may programmes including English Additional Information • Life Writing Literary Studies, Screenwriting and also like... • Suggested joint pathways • Earn a Living Through Writing History, which all lead to degrees • English Literary to study with Creative & that are exciting, academic, practical Studies Professional Writing are: English For a complete list of available and offer clear routes to a range BA (Hons) p89 (Literary or Language Studies), modules, please visit our website. of employment opportunities. Screenwriting, Creative Digital • English Language The writing course at Worcester will Media, Illustration, History Studies CREATIVE AND BA (Hons) p88 help you to develop your confidence; • Opportunities for your work to PROFESSIONAL WRITING you will become a highly skilled be published online and in print IS ONE OF THE FASTEST • Screenwriting critic in analysis of your own and • A range of writing-related GROWING AREAS OF BA (Hons) p141 UNDERGRADUATE STUDY your fellow students’ work. You activities, such as readings NATIONALLY. • Creative Digital will develop your critical thinking and in house magazines Media and engage with the intellectual • The chance to work with BA (Hons) p74 issues informing the discipline practising industry professionals • History of writing. You will develop a and published creative writers BA (Hons) p103 critical understanding of literary • Opportunities for work experience • Illustration developments and will be able to with local literary festivals BA (Hons) p109 place your own writing within the context of published creative work. Assessment You will also develop expertise in commercial writing – writing for • Creative and reflective writing magazines, reviewing, scriptwriting, including fiction and poetry editing – and you will develop an • Non-fiction including understanding of the publishing and journalism, reviews, life marketing processes in both the writing and nature writing commercial and creative industries.

75 Cricket Coaching & Management BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Cricket Coaching & Management Cricket Coaching & Management BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) NX81 BSc/CCM For the latest information and This can range from the governing Course Introduction COLLABORATION WITH UCAS codes visit bodies of sport ensuring that their WORCESTERSHIRE www.ucas.com sports are strengthened in new COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Cricket Coaching and Management AND WORCESTERSHIRE emerging markets, to charities using Entry is a creative and innovative course CRICKET BOARD PROVIDES for cricket players, coaches or indeed sport related projects to improve the EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES Requirements quality of people’s lives. This course FOR WORK EXPERIENCE anyone with an enthusiasm for AND ADDITIONAL • 280 UCAS tariff cricket. It develops an insight into also equips the student with the QUALIFICATIONS. points and GCSE cricket coaching, development and vital skills to compete in this exciting Maths and English management through theoretical area such as developing expertise in Language at Grade and practical experience. The entrepreneurship, problem-solving C or above course focuses on the work and management. Areas of study will • Please see pages of the modern cricket coach/ include: Sport Science (Physiology, Additional Information 172-175 or development officer/manager. Psychology, Biomechanics); www.worcester. Principles of Coaching (Philosophy • Single Honours only (designated ac.uk for further The work-based learning element and Styles); Skill Acquisition; modules only plus a selection details of the programme, in collaboration Performance Analysis; Sports from other subjects) • Shortlisted with Worcestershire County Marketing; Sports Business • The Institute has links with candidates will Cricket Club and Worcestershire Management; Sports Development universities throughout Europe, be interviewed Cricket Board, provides excellent and Events Management. Australasia and South-East • A Disclosure & opportunities for work experience Asia and students will have Barring Service and additional qualifications. These Career Opportunities the opportunity to study opportunities allow students to for one semester abroad check may be This course will provide students required for develop their own coaching practice with the practical skills, academic some modules and expand their knowledge of Course Content specific principles of training knowledge and coaching expertise that will ultimately enable them to You may and performance analysis. • Principles & Practice of also like... gain employment as community This degree has been developed to cricket coaches, performance Cricket Coaching • Physical Education meet the needs of this important cricket coaches, or to start • Foundations of Cricket BSc (Hons) p132 sector. It should be appreciated that a career in the wider cricket Management • Sport Business cricket coaching and development industry. The degree provides an • Introduction to Motor Management needs to be planned for at a local, excellent foundation for a wide Learning & Skill Acquisition BA (Hons) p144 regional and national level, therefore range of careers, including sports • Scientific Analysis of • Sports Coaching the appropriate management skills development and management, Cricket Coaching Science must also be developed, particularly sports coaching, performance • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice BSc (Hons) p151 in the area of human resources and analysis, teaching, research, the • Sport Operational Management securing funds for projects. This area armed forces and public services. • Sport Development • Performance Analysis in Cricket & Coaching has grown in importance in relation • Work-Based Learning (Cricket) BA (Hons) p147 to local/regional employment Assessment opportunities and international • Applied Performance A wide range of assessment development work and aid projects. Analysis in Cricket methods are used, including • Sport Strategy in Action reports, essays, oral presentations • Independent Study – Cricket Focus and coaching sessions. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

www.worcester.ac.uk Crisis Workers for Sexual Violence FdSc

Crisis Workers for Sexual Violence UCAS Code Crisis Workers for FdSc* Sexual Violence FdSc 73L8 For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Progression Course Content www.ucas.com Alternatively, you may choose to go This is a Foundation degree for • Effective Communication onto further study at degree level. Entry those who currently work as & Ethical Practice On completion, you are eligible Requirements Sexual Violence Crisis Workers to apply for direct entry to a third • Understanding Sexual Violence or who are aiming to enter • 60 UCAS tariff year BSc or BA (Hons) Top-up & the Role of the Crisis Worker this field of employment. points programme at the University of • Responding to Sexual Violence: Legislation, Policy & Practice • An Enhanced The course aims to support students Worcester, for example BSc (Hons) Disclosure & in the development or further Health Sciences or BA (Hons) • Work Based Learning Barring Service development of specialist sexual Applied Health & Social Science. (double module) check is required violence skills with an ultimate • Vicarious Trauma, Support Following the Top-up year, for this course, plus aim of helping them establish & Supervision postgraduate study in Social Work, an Occupational a firm knowledge base for crisis Health check Domestic Violence, Social Policy • Applied Research & worker practice which is rooted or other vocationally oriented Evidence Based Practice • Please see pages in theory, legislation and policy. awards can also be considered. • Team Working 172-175 or This Foundation degree also develops • Aftercare & Recovery www.worcester. ac.uk for further transferable skills, including effective Additional Information • Work Based Learning details communication skills, group work This course is available full-time or • Literature Review (double module) and individual interventions. part-time. To gain an FdSc, you will For a complete list of available You may need to achieve 240 credits in total modules, please visit our website. also like... Career Opportunities by undertaking modules taught by * Subject to validation • Youth & Graduates can expect greater staff who are specialists in this field. Community Work employability and enhanced • Two year full-time vocationally BA (Hons) p166 promotion prospects. orientated course with part- • Sociology BA 25% of study is work or placement time route available (Hons) p143 based to enable students to • Attendance at the University • Child & Adolescent secure practical experience one day per week across Mental Health within their field of interest. two semesters per year FdSc p64 A SIGNIFICANT • A commitment to support COMPONENT OF THE • Mental Health Assessment individual study and completion COURSE CONSISTS OF FdSc p124 WORK-BASED LEARNING. A variety of assessment methods of course work and assignments are used to ensure that the final • Emphasis on work-related award is an accurate reflection of learning, linking theory to practice student performance throughout the • Support from experienced staff course. Assessments are designed from a range of backgrounds to enhance the applied nature of • Opportunity to progress to the programme with assignment Honours degree level study tasks reflecting the breadth of knowledge and skills a student is expected to acquire. Essays, reports, presentations, scenario exercises and case study analysis are an indication of the types of assessment utilised. 77 Dance HND

In partnership with Kidderminster College UCAS Code Dance Dance HND 005W K HND/Da HND For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Entry The course opens up a range of Our Dance HND offers highly • Contemporary Technique 1 Requirements careers and career opportunities, practical and intensive technical • Ballet Technique 1 • A minimum of 60 including: freelance choreographer, training to extend and develop • Choreography UCAS tariff points dancer, dance teacher, dance your performance skills. Specific therapist, dance artist in the • Preparation for Performance from one A Level contemporary techniques are community, arts administrator, • Jazz Dance (or equivalent Level studied alongside a traditional 3 qualifications) plus dance reconstruction and classical ballet approach and • Understanding Dance: at least five GCSEs notation. Alternatively, you may History & Analysis commercial techniques of Jazz wish to continue to a BA Top-up at Grades A-C • Performance and Street Dance. Choreography degree or postgraduate study. • Shortlisted is used to expand creative thinking • Contemporary Technique 2 applicants are and a variety of new digital • Ballet Technique 2 invited for audition Location of Study media is available to support • Urban Dance Kidderminster College. You may your choreographic work. • Professional Studies also like... An emphasis is placed on Assessment • Choreography for Film vocational training and the skills • Professional Practice • Drama & Practical assessments required to enter the professional Performance including technique class, • Performance Project worlds of performing arts. You BA (Hons) p82 performance, practice-based will have the opportunity to For a complete list of available • Media & seminars, choreography. modules, please visit our website. Cultural Studies undertake a work placement as BA (Hons) p123 well as examining the theories and Written assessments including practice of specific dance roles. reports, analytical essays, logs, • Screenwriting presentations and seminars. BA (Hons) p141 This course is run in association with Kidderminster College and you will study at Kidderminster. Additional Information • Available full and part-time • Students can complete a one-year in HNC Dance, which is an excellent HAVING HAD EXTENSIVE springboard for progression PRACTICAL DANCE to vocational dance schools TRAINING ON THE HND DANCE COURSE, EDYTA CONTINUED HER TRAINING AT THE WORLD FAMOUS MARTHA GRAHAM SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE IN NEW YORK.

EDYTA JEGER

www.worcester.ac.uk Dementia Studies FdSc

THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER IS HOME TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR Dementia Studies DEMENTIA STUDIES UCAS Code Dementia Studies FdSc* FdSc 71L9 For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction The taught component of the course Assessment www.ucas.com will normally be delivered one day A wide variety of assessment types, Entry Supporting people to live well with a week across two semesters per including expert by experience Requirements dementia can be challenging but year. A significant component of the tutorial panels, coursework also hugely rewarding and varied. course must be made up of work- • 60 UCAS assignments, reflective practice From September 2014 (subject based learning. Students who are tariff points and portfolio work, individual to formal course validation) we not in suitable employment will be • Please contact and group presentations, case offer the opportunity to study supported to seek a placement in the Admissions studies, leaflets, posters, reports a new Foundation Degree in a relevant setting one day a week Team on 01905 and practical assessment. Dementia Studies. This will enable for the duration of the course. 855111 or via students to enhance their skills, admissions@ knowledge and value base, their Career Opportunities Additional Information worc.ac.uk for alternative professional development and There is an increasing focus on • The Foundation degree can be qualifications employability in this area. how services will contribute studied either full or part-time to enabling people to live well over a minimum of two years • We welcome It will appeal to people delivering with dementia. The Foundation and a maximum of five years applications from care within hospitals, the community degree is designed so that it will students with and domiciliary settings, day care, standard and support future employment within residential care (including nursing Course Content non-standard entry this context. For example: homes), and those employed in qualifications. • Effective Communication support, advocacy and advice • Working for statutory, voluntary & Ethical Practice • An Enhanced provision. It may also be attractive to and private organisations Disclosure & • Experiences of Dementia leaders and managers in these fields. • Working within hospitals, Barring Service • Improving Service Quality the community, and check is required The Foundation degree will provide & Politics, Policy & residential care settings for this course, plus you with the opportunity to engage Empowerment in Dementia • Working with people with an Occupational with the very latest research and • Theory into Practice: Work dementia individually Health check learning in dementia, and the Based Learning in Dementia implications of the growing numbers • Working within a wider context, • Please see pages • Social Research Methods, of people and their families who are e.g. advocacy and housing 172-175 or Methodologies & Processes www.worcester. affected by dementia. Its contents • Providing opportunities for leaders ac.uk for further are drawn from the experience • Team Working & Empowerment and managers within dementia details and insights of people living with to strengthen their qualification • Enabling People to Live dementia, their carers and families. portfolio and pathway, to further Well with Dementia You may The University of Worcester is home their employment prospects • Individual Project: Work- also like... to the Association for Dementia Based Learning in Dementia Studies, one of the foremost research Progression • Reviewing Academic Literature • Youth & and education centres for person- Community Work Alternatively, on completion, you For a complete list of available centred dementia teaching and BA (Hons) p166 are eligible to apply for direct modules, please visit our website. research in the UK. Employers and entry to the third year of the providers of dementia services will * Subject to validation Undergraduate Modular Scheme also oversee the course curriculum to at the University of Worcester on ensure it provides students with the the Social Welfare BA (Hons) and experience that employers will value. Health related Top-up Degrees.

79 Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C820 BSc/DPsy For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Assessment www.ucas.com This course will provide you with A wide range of assessment types, This course will provide you with an the foundations to pursue further including research reports, case understanding of the core areas in Entry professional training towards studies, essays, literature reviews, psychology, with an added emphasis Requirements becoming a Chartered Educational presentations, examinations on how this knowledge is applied or Clinical Psychologist. Other and communication skills, • 280 UCAS to child development. You will be possible psychology-related analysis and demonstration. tariff points introduced to the ways in which postgraduate professional training • Please see pages psychological theory and research programmes might include those 172-175 or contribute to our understanding of Additional Information leading to psychology careers in www.worcester. typical and atypical development • Single Honours counselling, health, academia, sport ac.uk for further and the role of the psychologist and forensics. The acquisition of details in a range of educational, psychological theory and knowledge Course Content • A Disclosure & health and social contexts. Barring Service alongside the communications Year 1 check may be In addition to the core areas in skills gained will place graduates • Introduction to Psychology required for psychology required for Graduate at a distinct advantage in a variety some modules Basis for Chartered Membership of professions, particularly in • Psychological Research Methods 1 (GBC) with the British Psychological health-related disciplines. • Introduction to Developmental You may Society, each of the three years Psychology also like... offers distinct developmental Employability • Introduction to Forensic • Business psychology modules. Year 1 provides A degree in Psychology is highly Psychology Psychology an introduction to the main concepts favoured by employers, giving • Introduction to Counselling BSc (Hons) p63 and theories in child development. you an excellent advantage in the Psychology Year 2 looks in more detail at • Counselling job market. During your studies • Applying Psychology Psychology typical development, focusing on with us you will learn new skills, to the Real World BSc (Hons) p73 how research in developmental develop existing expertise, study psychology contributes to our Year 2 • Psychology a wide range of approaches and understanding of children’s cognitive • Biological & Cognitive Psychology BSc (Hons) p140 methodologies and leave with a • Social & Developmental and socio-emotional skills. Finally, broader range of knowledge, skills • Forensic Psychology in Year 3 you will learn how this and abilities. An important part of Psychology knowledge and understanding • Psychological Research Methods 2 BSc (Hons) p97 this learning process is the ability to is applied to improving child reflect upon your own experiences, • Individual Differences • Sport & Exercise and adolescent well-being and an aspect of practice engaged in by • Applied Psychology Psychology will carry out an independent BSc (Hons) p148 all professional psychologists. We • Preparing for Work in Psychology study assignment with a focus will help you to develop these skills Year 3 on developmental psychology. through the Academic Tutoring • Psychology Research Project system; you will be provided • Applied Child & Adolescent YOU WILL STUDY THE ROLE with an Understanding Skills & OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST IN Professionalism booklet, which you Psychology A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, • Transitions Across the Lifespan HEALTH AND SOCIAL will use both as a record of your CONTEXTS. learning and a tool for self-reflection. • Educational Psychology • Psychology in Practice • Clinical Psychology • Counselling Psychology www.worcester.ac.uk Digital Film Production BA (Hons)

WORKED FOR A YEAR PRODUCING MARKETING VIDEOS FOR A SOFTWARE COMPANY, WROTE AND FILMED A FEATURE FILM, AND HAD HIS UNIVERSITY FILM ‘BIRDS & BEE STINGS’ Digital Film Production SHOWN IN THREE UCAS Code FILM FESTIVALS. Digital Film BA (Hons) BEN WHITEHEAD Production BA (Hons) W612 BA/DFP It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content another course. Typical career routes into media Digital technology has changed • Film History & Theory The University of include: employment in production the way that film, video, sound Worcester’s degree companies working in TV, film • Single Camera Drama Production and animation are conceived and combinations or commercial production, • Experimental Film Production produced. While the fundamental add breadth to further specialised training in • Factual Film Production your studies and principles of moving image a specific industry-related job • Corporate & Commercial can enhance your production remain constant, there role, working as a freelancer, or Production employability. is a huge range of technologies, setting up your own business. techniques and means of delivery • Multi Camera Production For a complete list emerging and maturing. This Our multi-strand course gives • Idea Generation & of combinations and UCAS codes visit evolution has opened up new you the opportunity to take your Creative Thinking www.ucas.com areas of study that you will have study in a particular direction and • Film Form the opportunity to explore. to achieve a portfolio of skills and • Narrative & Structure Entry knowledge that is attractive to The course invites diverse creative • Research Skills Requirements potential employers and clients. • Industry Practices practice using time-based digital • 260 UCAS media techniques. You can explore The array of transferable skills • Producing Skills tariff points camera, sound, editing, animation associated with the subject • Directing • Please see pages and image manipulation; you ensures that graduates are well • Pre-production Planning 172-175 or can experiment with directing, qualified for a range of career • Production Design www.worcester. producing, screenwriting and paths. You may also wish to • Sound Design ac.uk for further even performing. You will engage progress to postgraduate study. • Cinematography details with contemporary debates • Lighting • Shortlisted through examination of the Assessment applicants are • Sound Recording historical and theoretical contexts Continuous assessment; tutor-, invited to attend • Post-production Sound of contemporary practice. self- and peer-assessment; for interview and to • Editing The majority of the work will take reflective reports; practical work. provide a portfolio place in purpose-built spaces in and • Animation & CGI for consideration around the Digital Arts Centre. This Additional Information • Compositing • Technical & Equipment Skills You may includes a video studio, sound studio, • Single or Joint Honours. also like... individual edit suites and several Students studying Joint Honours • Group Working & Collaboration • Screenwriting computer suites with a full range of have the option to specialise • Academic & Professional Writing BA (Hons) p141 professional image manipulation, through major/minor study • Presentations & Pitching editing and sound post-production • Creative Digital from their second year • Critical Analysis software. There are also meeting/ Media BA (Hons) p74 • Suggested pathways to • Reflection & Evaluation production spaces and a dedicated • Animation study alongside Digital Film • Work Experience range of specialised film production Production include Animation, BA (Hons) p45 equipment. Outside the Centre Creative Digital Media, Film • Film Studies you will find screening facilities, Studies and Screenwriting BA (Hons) p92 drama and performance spaces and • Practical work combined with a range of fully equipped teaching theoretical and contextual study rooms available to the course.

81 Drama & Performance BA (Hons)

ALL OUR STUDENTS HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ACT, DIRECT, WRITE, DEVISE AND DESIGN PERFORMANCE WORK. UCAS Code Drama & Performance Drama & Performance BA (Hons) BA (Hons) W400 BA/DPSt It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction media company C+T; the mask and Assessment another course. physical theatre company Vamos; Practical and written assignments, The University of Emphasis is placed on learning Attic Theatre for children and including portfolios, essays, Worcester’s degree through practice: on engaging with young people; Footsteps Theatre, performance, theatre reviews and combinations ideas creatively and academically. which makes work involving people practical and written Final Projects. add breadth to The course offers both breadth and with disabilities; Cheltenham your studies and depth of understanding of drama and Everyman Theatre; Malvern Festival can enhance your performance. Core modules address Theatres. Various modules within Additional Information employability. three specific strands of performance the course prepare you for a career • An emphasis on experiential For a complete list – text-based theatre, devised in the broad field of drama and learning through practice of combinations and performance and applied drama (i.e. performance, including an optional • Top-up year offered to enable UCAS codes visit working through drama in social Work Placement module, during students with a HND in www.ucas.com contexts, for example with young which you spend time working in Performing Arts to progress to people or people with disabilities). a theatre, with a company or in a an Honours degree in Drama Entry school, learning and reflecting on a Requirements These modules offer specialist • Excellent, modern facilities teaching, and enable students to real working experience. You will join including two fully equipped • 280 UCAS tariff identify and develop work (over the a vibrant performance culture and studio theatres, and video points (Single three years) with the approach that will have the chance to get involved and sound editing facilities Hons) including a with dance, music and theatre groups most interests them. At the same • Exciting theatre trips to a range Level 3 qualification within the University including Loco time, the course offers a variety of easily accessible venues in in a related subject Show Co (which presents musical of additional modules to broaden Birmingham, Warwick, Worcester • 260 UCAS tariff theatre), and Spotlight Drama students’ interest and understanding, and Stratford-upon-Avon points (Joint Hons) e.g. Contemporary Performance Society, the University Choir and • Candidates will be Practice; Dance and Physical the Dance Society. The Institute is invited to interview, Theatre; Political Theatre; Theatre actively involved in performance Sample Course Content which will include a History; Multimedia Performance; research and takes on professional practical workshop commissions. You will be encouraged • Making Performance: Devised Writing for Performance; Performance, Applied • Please see pages to become involved in both. International Theatre Practices. Theatre & Scenography 172-175 or www.worcester. We have close links with the Career Opportunities • Staging Plays: Reading profession at local, national and & Performing Plays ac.uk for further Career routes include arts and international levels which means that • Movement, Masks, details media-related employment or students are at the hub of a network Puppetry & Animation of theatre specialists and producers. postgraduate actor training. Recent You may graduates have been successful in • International Theatre Practices also like... Leading theatre companies and • Singing & Performance practitioners (such as Frantic setting up their own companies. In • Screenwriting addition, teaching, working in the • Acting for the Stage BA (Hons) p141 Assembly, Shared Experience, Punch-drunk) regularly visit for youth, community or social sector, • The Actor, Voice & • Dance HND p78 workshops and there are many and marketing or public relations are Solo Performance • Media & valuable opportunities to get involved all popular choices. You may also • Theory & Practice in Cultural Studies in professional projects designed wish to progress to postgraduate Drama & Performance BA (Hons) p123 to enhance your employability. study and Worcester runs an exciting • Directed Public Performance MA Drama with distinct strands in Local opportunities also include • Applied Theatre: History, Contemporary Theatre Practices working with: internationally Real Lives & Performance and Theatre and Young People. renowned performance and digital • The Working World of Theatre

www.worcester.ac.uk Early Childhood (Professional Practice) BA (Hons)

Early Childhood (Professional Practice) UCAS Code Early Childhood BA (Hons) (Professional Practice) BA (Hons) X310 BA/EL For the latest information and Course Introduction Career Opportunities Additional Information UCAS codes visit The care and development of young • Single Honours www.ucas.com Are you interested in how young children is a rapidly expanding area, children think, learn and develop? • Chance to study overseas offering graduates a wide range of Entry The study of Early Childhood is • Opportunities for fieldwork and career opportunities. BA (Hons) Early Requirements concerned with the development invaluable practical experience Childhood (Professional Practice) and care of children from birth to in early childhood settings • 260-280 UCAS will equip you with the skills eight years, within the context of • Subject to contract being awarded tariff points and needed to find employment within minimum of four society, family and culture. You • 3 year full-time course health, social care and education GCSEs at C or above will acquire experience in a range professions. You will also have a including Maths and of Early Years settings as well as suitable foundation for a range of Course Content English Language developing an understanding of how careers in social work, children’s • Please see pages theories can be put into practice. • Theory into Practice charities, nurseries, day care centres, 172-175 or schools and the health service. • Early Childhood Policy www.worcester. Flexible Course • Tuning into Children ac.uk for further This course is an ideal platform Core modules will provide you with • Children in Society: details from which to access the Early Years the framework for developing your Aspects of Childhood Teacher Status programme. Please • An Enhanced skills and knowledge. You will then • Essential Study Skills Disclosure & be able to select from an extensive refer to page 84 for further details • Professional Practice in Barring Service range of optional modules in areas of Early Years Teacher Status. From Early Childhood check is required of specific interest to you or to 2014 there will be opportunity to • Independent Study follow a potential career path. complete the Early Years Initial You may Teacher Training (Undergraduate • Children’s Play & Playfulness also like... We welcome applications from Entry Route) as an integral part • Parents & Professionals students without the formal • Postgraduate of this course. Additional entry • The Child in the Family entry qualifications but who have requirements of Science GCSE (C or Certificate in • Health & Well-being experience of working with children above) plus successful completion Education PGCE • Communication & Representation Primary p160 and families – please see the Mature of the professional skills tests. Students section for details. • Creative & Expressive Arts • Primary Initial This is also an ideal base for • Children as Learners Teacher Education postgraduate study. BA (Hons) p157 CLAIRE IS A SINGLE MUM • Representations of Childhood WHO OVERCAME MANY • The Graduate Practitioner • Integrated Working OBSTACLES TO GRADUATE. Assessment with Children & SHE IS NOW A FAMILY • Advanced Leadership A variety of methods are used Families BA (Hons) SUPPORT WORKER IN A • Children with Additional Needs CHILDREN’S CENTRE. within this course to assess learning. Top-up Degree p112 • Parents & Professionals: These include displays, reports, • Early Years Positive Relationships CLAIRE LEACH presentations, portfolios and essays. Initial Teacher • Children as Thinkers Training p84 • Children becoming Literate • Education Studies • Children’s Rights BA (Hons) p87 • Values in Education For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

83 Early Years Professional Status

Entry Early Years Initial Teacher Training Requirements • This is a graduate (leading to Early Years Teacher Status) level status • If you already have a full degree and depending Course Introduction Different Routes Career Opportunities on your previous There are a number of different With the Government aiming to experience, you The University currently leads will be eligible for routes to Early Years Teacher have graduate level professionals delivery of Early Years Initial either the Graduate Status depending on the current in all full day care settings, those Teacher Training across the West Entry route which experience and qualifications held. attaining Early Years Teacher Midlands and South West. lasts for twelve Those who are looking to start Status will be in great demand months full-time; The University of Worcester their degree in Early Childhood over the next few years. or the Graduate plans to continue high standard Studies BA (Hons) may wish to Entry Employer delivery of the Early Years Initial ask about an Early Years Teacher Assessment Route which Teacher Training in 2014-15. Status route which can be achieved Trainees will be required to lasts for twelve alongside the degree. There are also The first few years of a child’s life demonstrate that they meet the months part-time routes for those who are already are crucial in their development. Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) • All applicants in practice with young children High quality care and support during and their related indicators which must have who have a degree in a relevant these early years can provide the cover observation and planning, achieved GCSE subject. The length and nature of necessary foundations for future knowledge of the Early Years Grade C or above the route you take will depend on achievement. It is now recognised Foundation Stage, relationships with (or recognised your experience and understanding that teaching young children is just children and parents, professional equivalent) in of work with very young children. Science, Maths as important as teaching school development, leadership and and English age children. The Government now Whichever route you choose, when collaboration with others. Language and wants to attract and retain the you achieve Early Years Teacher They will also exhibit the skill, will be expected best people to work with young Status you will have a key role creativity, commitment, energy and to have passed children building on the success of to play. Early Years teachers will enthusiasm that leading practice the professional the Early Years Professional Status. be specialists in early childhood in the early years requires and skills tests development, trained to work Trainees must successfully complete the intellectual and leadership with babies and young children the preparation programme for skills required of the effective You may from birth to five, supporting Early Years Teacher Status and new Early Years Teacher. also like... development and achievement. show that they can meet the • Early Childhood Funding (Professional Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) Practice) in practice. Successful trainees Bursaries may be available. BA (Hons) p83 will then hold Early Years Teacher EQUIVALENT IN LEVEL Programmes are subject to NCTL Status which is equivalent to QTS. TO QUALIFIED TEACHER funding and may be subject • Integrated Working STATUS (QTS). with Children & to government changes. Families BA (Hons) Please contact earlyyearsteacher@ Top-up Degree p112 worc.ac.uk or call 01905 542049 for further information.

www.worcester.ac.uk Early Years Sector Endorsed FdA

THE TUTORS ARE VERY SUPPORTIVE AND YOU ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BY OTHER STUDENTS ON THE COURSE; For partners see location of study YOU NEVER FEEL THAT YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.

Early Years ACTING NURSERY MANAGER UCAS Code Early Years FdA FdA X312 E, J, Q, V FdA/EY For the latest information and Course Introduction The University of Worcester also The full-time programme UCAS codes visit offer a Flexible and Distributed is taught over two years for www.ucas.com This programme of study seeks to programme involving blended applicants not employed in an learning i.e. online learning Early Years setting with students Entry develop you as a reflective Early Requirements Years practitioner capable of making supported by some face to attending taught sessions two a positive impact upon the children, face sessions. The FDL pathway days a week and placements • 140 UCAS tariff families and communities with ensures that you are able to fit in for another two days a week. points and a undergraduate study whilst working, whom you work. The course adopts minimum of four or volunteering, in early years GCSEs at Grade a child-centred approach to Early Assessment settings. The course is part-time C or above Years and a holistic view of the child Practical and theoretical methods of and takes three years to complete. within a culture of inter-agency and assessment that link to your practice • Evidence of Level 2 Literacy multi-professional teamworking. It Career Opportunities and lead to improving quality for provides a framework for academic children and families are used; • A current Enhanced and professional skills development After graduating from the there are no formal examinations. Disclosure & Barring with learning embedded within Foundation degree programme it is Service check If you have studied at another your developing knowledge, possible to apply for the BA Honours • Non-standard institution at the same level and understanding and experience Top-up Degree in Integrated Working entry routes will have been awarded credits for in practice. A range of learning, with Children & Families (IWCF). also be considered that study, you may wish to have teaching and assessment methods After successful completion of the your previous study accredited All applicants for the are used to support your professional IWCF Top-up, or a related Top-up by making an application for part-time programme and academic development degree, students may choose to progress further and apply for a Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). route who are working through the course, with a strong in an early years PGCE (Qualified Teacher Status) or emphasis upon e-learning. setting will also be Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) Location of Study required to provide: The course interweaves the three course. Please check the current This course is taught at partner • A statement of strands of personal/professional University of Worcester and NCTL institutions: Birmingham support from development, theory and practice, websites for entry requirements for Metropolitan College, Bournville your current and practice/work-based enquiry, these programmes, including GCSEs. College and Halesowen College (full employer/voluntary underpinned by the study skills Other career opportunities after and part-time); Worcester College of placement to necessary to succeed at University. completing a Foundation degree Technology; NEW College (Redditch) provide the time, This interconnected approach is include working in day care nurseries, and Stourbridge: Birmingham reflected in a range of assignments opportunity and schools, the Health Service, social Metropolitan College (part-time). provision of support designed to encourage you to care and with children’s charities. The University of Worcester also for work-based consider a variety of perspectives teaches the programme with requirements and the development of critical Full-time and Herefordshire and Ludlow College. and release to skills in relation to theory applied to Part-time Routes attend college or practice. Individual modules address The part-time programme is taught Course Content university-based child development, the child as study, where learner, curriculum planning, working over three years for applicants There are a range of modules appropriate with parents, positive learning already employed or working relevant to Early Years practitioners. • A testimony/ environments, and safeguarding in a voluntary capacity in Early Content reflects current reference from children. In the final year, you will be Years. Students attend taught initiatives and research in early an appropriately required to engage in a small-scale sessions one day a week and are childhood care and education. qualified referee enquiry focused upon enhancing required to be in practice for a quality within your workplace. minimum of one day per week. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. 85 Ecology BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Ecology This degree is only available in BSc (Hons) combination with another course. The University of Worcester’s degree combinations Course Introduction Direct Entry in Years 2/3 Course Content add breadth to You can also enter directly into Year Ecology is the science that examines your studies and 2 or 3 if you have the appropriate Year 1 the interrelationship between can enhance your prior learning either in earlier • Introduction to the living environment and the employability. years or at other HE institutions. Environmental Sciences physical environment. For those For the latest • Introduction to Ecology not wishing to specialise on our information and • Basis of Biological Surveying Conservation Ecology BSc, this Career Opportunities UCAS codes visit Joint Honours programme allows Graduation from this course www.ucas.com Year 2 prepares you for a career with such you to combine your interest in • Research Practice & organisations as Natural England, Entry ecology with another subject area, Professional Development e.g. Environmental Management, the Environment Agency, Local Requirements • Ecology - Individuals Animal Biology or Geography. and County Councils, business to Ecosystems • 240 to 280 UCAS and industry, e.g. consultancies, tariff points At Worcester, the University is or undertaking research. • Conservation Site • 240 must include well placed geographically to Management Planning A2 Biology and take advantage of the many Assessment • Conservation Legislation & Policy A2 in another environments and habitats in the • Field Techniques & There are a wide range of Science (includes area. Also, we look further afield Identification Skills at contrasting environments, for assessment types including Environmental • Geographical Information Systems Science) example in the Mediterranean coursework, essays, field and laboratory reports, presentations, • Ecology of Freshwaters • 260 must include region and the Cairngorms, during examinations and project work. • Work Experience A2 Biology and A1 residential field trips. There is a in another Science strong emphasis on fieldwork, as • Animal Behaviour we believe that students learn best Additional Information • 270 must include Year 3 by experiencing the environment • Joint Honours only A1 Biology and A2 • Independent Study in another Science and practising skills at first hand. • Strong links with sector • Restoration Ecology organisations for work experience • 280 must include In the final year you will undertake • Landscape Ecology A1 Biology an independent research project. • Species Identification Skills • Residential Ecology Field This is an opportunity to research • Biological Surveying Skills • Please see pages Course (Provence) 172-175 or a topic of interest to you over the • Field trip to Provence (Year 3) • Zoo-based Conservation www.worcester. academic year, supported by your ac.uk for further Independent Study tutor. Past • Environmental Impact Assessment details topics have included the impact THIS COURSE EXAMINES THE • Behavioural Ecology of introduced species, uptake of RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN You may THE LIVING AND PHYSICAL For a complete list of available heavy metals by maize (allied to ENVIRONMENTS. modules, please visit our website. also like... phytoremediation studies), effects • Environmental of trampling on species diversity Management on footpaths, and the study of BSc (Hons) p90 flooding events in local rivers. • Conservation Ecology BSc (Hons) p70

www.worcester.ac.uk Education Studies BA (Hons)

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERTAKE WORK EXPERIENCE AND MENTORING. Education Studies UCAS Code Education Studies BA BA (Hons) (Hons) X302 BA/ES It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Top-up Degree • Psychological aspects of another course. education, the use of e-media and The University of There is a Year 3 Top-up programme How can we support learners issues of equality, amongst other Worcester’s degree for students progressing from to achieve? How should Higher themes, are also engaged with combinations suitable Foundation degrees or Education be funded? Can schools • In Years 2 and 3 you will explore add breadth to the equivalent, and direct entry provide equal opportunities for all? themes around education and your studies and into Year 2 is also possible for can enhance your What can be done about bullying? research as well having a choice suitably qualified candidates (e.g. employability. How do other countries organise of optional modules including DTLL’s holders). These routes are their education systems? These are work experience. You will be For a complete list organised such that they reflect just some of the fascinating topics encouraged to select modules of combinations and the busy lives of the students with that you will have the opportunity according to your own interests UCAS codes visit a variety of twilight, Saturday and www.ucas.com to explore on this course. so that a coherent programme other blended learning options. of study can be achieved You will be supported to take part Entry • You can take a pathway in practical investigations, write Career Opportunities throughout the three years that Requirements assignments, complete group tasks Knowledge of the practical and relates to themes of special • 220 UCAS and create presentations as well theoretical underpinnings of and inclusive education and by tariff points as have the opportunity to visit a education is a very useful asset, following particular modules • Please see pages range of educational institutions and equipping you for a diverse can graduate with a descriptor 172-175 or meet professionals from a variety range of future careers and of ‘Inclusive Education’ in your www.worcester. of roles in the sector. The course progression routes, not only in degree title. This descriptor ac.uk for further acts as an excellent pathway to the education but in related fields is also available to those on details PGCE but also to a wider variety such as personnel, training, social the Year 3 Top-up route • A Disclosure & of progression and employment work, welfare support, housing, Barring Service routes. The course tutors and • It is possible to study charities and local government. abroad for a semester check is required excellent wider support services for some modules at the University offer a range of Assessment on the course advice, guidance and opportunities Course Content to increase your employability skills. A variety including: essays, reviews, You may You will be assigned an Academic projects, group and individual • The Foundations of Education also like... Tutor who will have an overview presentations and the making • Inner City Education • Postgraduate of your studies throughout your of resources, many of which • Research & Education will enhance your IT skills. Certificate in university career. Students are • From Exclusion to Inclusion? Education PGCE able to undertake guided work • Religious Education Secondary p162 experience as part of their course. Study Structure • Psychological Approaches • Integrated Working If you are looking for employment • Year 1 starts from your own to Education with Children & experience of education and builds in other sectors, then the flexible • The Global Dimension & Families BA (Hons) on that as it analyses current structure of the course and the Citizenship in Education Top-up Degree p112 policies and practices. The history opportunity to engage in your • Primary Initial of the development of modern • Exploring IT in Education own area of research will allow • Relationships in Education Teacher Education you to direct your study pattern. education is also explored as BA (Hons) p157 is the practice of the area in a • Radical Educations • Early Childhood This course can be taken as Single variety of global contexts • Independent Research Honours, Major, Joint or Minor. (Professional Practice) BA (Hons) p83

87 English Language Studies BA (Hons)

UCAS Code English Language Studies This degree is only available in BA (Hons) combination with another course. The University of Worcester’s degree Course Introduction Career Opportunities • The subject content covers combinations requirements for those who add breadth to Many graduates of this course This course is for students whose wish to progress to teaching your studies and will take a postgraduate education interest is in the social, cultural and • Students have the opportunity can enhance your course as a fourth year of study historical study of language and to develop an independent employability. and then enter the teaching who subsequently wish to apply research project in the third year For a complete list profession. Others will find that the the study of English language in of combinations and skills acquired through the study of professional contexts. You’ll also UCAS codes visit English are particularly highly Course Content improve your own language use www.ucas.com regarded in all professions where by practising linguistic analysis, • History of the English Language good communication skills are conducting independent research Entry prized (e.g. publishing, journalism, • Describing English and by writing. You will have Requirements public relations, human resources • Introduction to TEFL opportunities to analyse the use of • 260 UCAS and web-based communication). • Name Studies English language by first and second tariff points The course provides continuous • Foundations of Sociolinguistics language speakers and writers, and opportunities to develop • Please see pages to consider its power in multicultural • Language & Power employability and includes 172-175 or and technological contexts. By • Approaches to English work experience, professional www.worcester. taking the opportunity to study Language Theory writing and a career and personal ac.uk for further optional modules in TEFL (Teaching • English Language in details development module. There is a English as a Foreign Language) the 21st Century range of opportunities to study you will explore the processes of • Researching Language Variation You may for a semester abroad and this language acquisition whilst also also like... complements our TEFL provision. • Language Style & Identity developing career opportunities. • Multilingualism • English Literary Studies This Joint Honours course is Assessment • Hypertexts BA (Hons) p89 especially recommended for Wide-ranging assessment • Research Project • Screenwriting students with English Language types including seminar • Modern Foreign Languages BA (Hons) p141 and Literature backgrounds. The presentations, essays, reviews, combination of the two subjects For a complete list of available • Journalism creative writing and reports. is particularly recommended for modules, please visit our website. BA (Hons) p115 those who aspire to teach English. Additional Information • Creative & English Language Studies will also be Professional a popular choice for those students • Joint Honours only. Suggested Writing studying companion joint subjects in joint pathways to study with BA (Hons) p75 the Humanities such as Journalism, English Language Studies • Education Studies Creative & Professional Writing, are: English Literary Studies; BA (Hons) p87 Screenwriting and Film Studies. Creative & Professional Writing; • Film Studies Journalism; Film Studies; BA (Hons) p92 Media & Cultural Studies LAURA COMPLETED TWO • Illustration TEFL MODULES AND IS • The course content emphasises BA (Hons) p109 NOW WORKING AS A TEFL transferable skills for employment, TEACHER IN THAILAND. • Media & Cultural both communication and Studies practical research skills BA (Hons) p123 LAURA MILES

www.worcester.ac.uk English Literary Studies BA (Hons)

HOLLY GRADUATED IN 2009 AND IS CURRENTLY WORKING IN THE FILM INDUSTRY FOR A VISUAL EFFECTS STUDIO AS A PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR. English Literary Studies UCAS Code HOLLY PRICE English Literary BA (Hons) Studies BA (Hons) Q300 BA/Eng It is also possible to study this degree in Course Introduction a second language at home or Course Content combination with abroad. Those graduates who another course. achieve particularly good results The University of Literature involves conversations Selection of modules in first year: in their first degree may choose Worcester’s degree between generations, between • What is Literature? Texts, to progress to a Masters course, combinations nations, between the individual Authors & Readers and society, between the self and which will often then lead to further add breadth to • English Literature Across your studies and the soul. To understand these study to PhD. Many students the Centuries can enhance your conversations as fully as possible, progress to careers requiring • English Renaissance employability. Worcester students are encouraged good communication skills such Texts & Contexts to study literary texts contextually. as careers in Public Relations, For a complete list or work as researchers in media • Introduction to American Writing of combinations and You will have the opportunity to or publishing companies. • Power, Sex & Identity in UCAS codes visit explore what people have been Restoration Literature www.ucas.com Throughout the English Literary thinking and writing – in the form • Science Fiction of fiction, poetry and drama – for Studies degree there is a focus Entry • Introduction to TEFL the past 500 years, in England and on developing employability. Requirements There are attractive opportunities in countries around the world. This Selection of modules in • 280 UCAS tariff for work experience, a credited is a stimulating and challenging second and third years: points (Single Hons) work project module, and course, covering the development of • Approaches to Literary Studies: a career and professional • 260 UCAS tariff literature right up to the present day. Critical & Theoretical Matters points (Joint Hons) development module. Students You will pursue special interests are also strongly encouraged • Literature in English • Please see pages and strengths through the wide to take up the opportunity to around the World 172-175 or range of optional modules. study abroad for a semester. • Shakespearean Comedy www.worcester. Enthusiastic, highly qualified staff • Culture & Politics in ac.uk for further will encourage you to question Assessment Victorian Fiction details received opinion and to engage • Stories of America with new critical perspectives. Written coursework including You may reports, summaries, journals, • The Pre-Raphaelites: Word & Image also like... You may study English Literary • Children’s Literature essays and presentations. • English Studies as a Single Honours course There are no exams. • The Great War & Literary England Language Studies or combine it with a range of other • Justice & Revenge in BA (Hons) p88 courses as Joint Honours, including Additional Information Renaissance Drama English Language Studies; this is an • Drama & • Available as Single Honours • English Renaissance Poetry Performance especially appropriate combination or Joint Honours • Fantasy & the 1890s BA (Hons) p82 if you aspire to teach English. • Popular subjects studied in Another option is to combine with • Cities & Fiction • Journalism combination with this course Creative & Professional Writing. • American Writing & BA (Hons) p115 include: English Language Studies, the Wilderness • Creative & Career Opportunities Media & Cultural Studies, • Irish Writing in the Professional Writing Creative & Professional Writing Twentieth Century BA (Hons) p75 Many English graduates will take a and Drama & Performance fourth year Postgraduate Certificate • Literature & Film • Art & Design • Opportunity to study abroad BA (Hons) p55 in Education before entering the • Postcolonial Literature • Focused support for teaching profession. Other students • Contemporary Women’s Poetry developing employability will take a certificate in TEFL and • Work Project Module • Opportunity for progression become teachers of English as to PGCE (for teaching) • Independent Research Project 89 Environmental Management BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Environmental Management Environmental Management BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) F850 BSc/EnvMgt It is also possible to study this degree in Course Introduction Direct Entry into Years 2/3 Year 2 combination with • Research Practice & another course. You can also enter directly into Year Why is Worcester Racecourse Professional Development 2 or 3 if you have the appropriate The University of sometimes more suitable for fish • Ecology – Individuals prior learning either in earlier Worcester’s degree than horses? How do you write a to Ecosystems years or at other HE institutions. combinations management plan for the Malvern • Theory & Practice of add breadth to Hills Conservators? How much Environmental Analysis your studies and lead accumulates in the soil of Career Opportunities can enhance your • Soils & the Environment roadside verges? This topical course On completion of the course, employability. • Field Techniques & will answer these questions. you may follow a career as an Identification Skills For a complete list environmental manager (e.g. with • Ecology of Freshwater of combinations and The wide range of environments Natural England, Wildlife Trust or UCAS codes visit and habitats in the surrounding the Environment Agency), local • Work Experience www.ucas.com region encourages our emphasis government, particularly countryside • Conservation Site on fieldwork. The Centre for Management Planning Entry services and environmental planning, Rural Research at the University consultancy, teaching or research. • Geographical Information Systems Requirements of Worcester has a strong • River Monitoring & Assessment reputation and staff act as • 240 UCAS Assessment • Rural Geography tariff points consultants to Natural England, Wide range of assessment types including two A2 the Environment Agency, the Year 3 including coursework, tests, qualifications Malvern Hills Conservators • Independent Study in practical reports, projects, from Science and major land developers. Environmental Sciences subjects (includes examinations and essays. • Residential Environmental Environmental You will focus on the rural Field Trip Science/Studies, environment from the perspective Additional Information of the landforms themselves • Landscape Ecology Geography, • Single Honours, Major, and the interplay between the • Environmental Impact Assessment Geology or Maths). Joint and Minor environment and its inhabitants. • Restoration Ecology • 260-270 must • Semester 1 start only include A2 You will carry out laboratory studies • Sustainable Solutions for Energy qualifications & Waste Management and develop your knowledge and Course Content in at least one skills within several disciplines, • Adaptations to Extreme Science subject drawing on the expertise of staff in Environments or Geography Year 1 areas such as nature conservation • Research Methods & Statistics or Geology and • Introduction to management, river pollution for Environmental Studies at A1, a second Environmental Sciences and countryside planning. • River Conservation & Science subject • Environmental Change – Management 1 or Geography, Past, Present & Future Geology or Maths JASON IS NOW WORKING • River Conservation & • Introduction to Ecology FOR WELSH WATER AS A Management 2 • 280 must include FLOW ANALYST. • Basis of Biological Surveying A1 qualifications in • Countryside Conservation • Practical Conservation a Science subject, & Agricultural Change Geography or • Classification & Species • Town & Country Planning Geology JASON COPSEY Identification For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

www.worcester.ac.uk Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

WE HAVE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON FIELDWORK – EXPERIENCING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PRACTISING SKILLS AT FIRST HAND. Environmental Science UCAS Code Environmental BSc (Hons) Science BSc (Hons) F750 BSc/EnvS For the latest information and Course Introduction Career Opportunities • Geographical Information Systems UCAS codes visit • Field Techniques & www.ucas.com The course will prepare you for Environmental Science at Worcester Identification Skills various careers offered in the Entry explores the theory and scientific • Physical Geography Field Course following sectors and many others: explanations to allow a full Requirements local government, statutory agencies • Work Experience understanding of environmental • 240 UCAS tariff and organisations e.g. Natural • Natural Hazards issues. The learning of field and points including two • Mountain Environments, laboratory skills and their practical England, Environment Agency, A2 qualifications Landscapes & Hazards applications in investigations prepare DEFRA, environmental laboratories, from Science our students for rewarding careers BTCV, etc. Also consultancy; business • River Monitoring & Assessment subjects including in the environmental sector. and industry; media and public Environmental relations; teaching and research. Year 3 Science/Studies, Many current environmental issues • Independent Study Geography, Geology are studied such as climate change Assessment • Residential Environmental or Maths and its consequences, meteorology Field Trip There is a wide range of assessment • 260-270 must and climatology, monitoring of types including coursework (essays, • Mountain Environments include A2 water bodies and action against their qualifications in at management plans, critiques), Field Course pollution, the nature of soils and least one Science practical reports, projects, • Environmental Pollution their analysis for nutrient content subject including presentations and examinations. & its Management and heavy metal contamination. Geography or • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing Geology and at A1 At Worcester, the University is Additional Information • Environmental Impact a second Science well placed geographically to • Single Honours only Assessments subject, Geography, take advantage of the many • Atmospheric Pollution Geology or Maths environments and habitats in the • Semester 1 start only • Adaptations to Extreme area. We also look further afield • 280 must include Environments at contrasting environments, for Course Content A1 qualifications in example in the Mediterranean • River Conservation a Science subject, region and the Cairngorms, during & Management Geography or Year 1 Geology residential field trips. We have • Introduction to • River Science Research Project a strong emphasis on fieldwork, Environmental Science • Environmental Geology You may believing that students learn best • Environmental Change – • Mountain Glaciers & Landscape also like... by experiencing the environment Past, Present & Future • GIS and practising skills at first hand. • Biology • Introduction to Ecology For a complete list of available BSc (Hons) p57 The final year Independent Research • Earth Systems, Processes modules, please visit our website. • Environmental project is your opportunity to & Landscapes Management research a topic of interest to you • Introduction to Geology BSc (Hons) p90 over the academic year, supported • An Introduction to River Science by your Independent Study tutor. • Conservation Past topics have included species Ecology Year 2 BSc (Hons) p70 diversity in water meadows, uptake • Research Practice & • Geography of heavy metals by maize (allied to Professional Development phytoremediation studies), effect BSc (Hons) p99 • Theory & Practice of of trampling on species diversity Environmental Analysis on footpaths, and the study of flooding events in local rivers. • Meteorology & Climate

91 Film Studies BA (Hons)

UCAS Code Film Studies Film Studies BA (Hons) P303 BA/FilmS BA (Hons) It is also possible to study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content The University of Film Studies develops student skills Worcester’s degree The Film Studies programme is • Introduction to Film: in practice-as-research and research- combinations add based on the idea of film praxis: Theory & Practice as-practice for a number of culture breadth to your how theory informs practice and and media industries including • Hollywood & Beyond studies and can how practice, in turn, informs enhance your exhibition, distribution, audience- • Contemporary World Cinema theory. Development along these employability. based marketing, journalism, film • Reality, Truth & the lines has required a rethinking education, curating, programming, Documentary Film For a complete list of what is meant by ‘practice’ film-making, screenwriting and • Approaches to Film of combinations and beyond the narrowly defined roles further academic research. UCAS codes visit of ‘film-maker’ and ‘screenwriter’ • Film: Culture, Audience, Industry www.ucas.com to encompass areas including • Film Genre film marketing, distribution, Assessment • British Cinema Entry There is a wide variety of assessment Requirements exhibition, curation, festivals, • Representations of Gender, film journalism and audience methods including oral and Sexuality & Race • 260 UCAS research. Film praxis is embedded written presentations, essays and • Independent Study tariff points reports; in some cases practical into all mandatory/core modules • Work Experience • Please see pages across all three years of study. film-making may be offered. • Film & Folklore 172-175 or www.worcester. The typical student who graduates Additional Information • Film Reviewing ac.uk for further with Film Studies as (or as part • Studies in Cult & • Single or Joint Honours details of) their degree will have had the Exploitation Cinema • Suggested Joint pathways to opportunity to acquire a diverse • Underworld UK You may range of skills and practical study alongside Film Studies also like... experience through their mandatory/ include: English Literary Studies, For a complete list of available Drama & Performance, Digital modules, please visit our website. • Creative core modules across all three years. Film Production, Media & Cultural Digital Media In the second year there will be Studies, and Screenwriting BA (Hons) p74 an opportunity to reflect on the transferable skills that your degree • Media & study develops, and to enhance your Cultural Studies confidence in preparation for entry BA (Hons) p123 into the job market post graduation. • Screenwriting WORKING AS A BA (Hons) p141 PRODUCTION • Digital Film CO-ORDINATOR FOR Production ENDEMOL UK. BA (Hons) p81 KIRSTY BRETTLE

www.worcester.ac.uk Fine Art Practice BA (Hons)

AWARDED WITH THE CECIL LEWIS SCULPTURE SCHOLARSHIP. www.worcester.ac.uk Fine Art Practice UCAS Code KEN OMOM Fine Art Practice BA BA (Hons) (Hons) W100 BA/FAP It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction We facilitate students to work as Career Opportunities another course. researchers in practice. As artist- The University of Our graduates develop and maintain Fine Art Practice at the University academics we exploit our research Worcester’s degree their creative practice through of Worcester encourages the interests and networks, introducing combinations a wide range of routes including development of inventive students directly into the ethos add breadth to commissioned works, relationships questioning and visual intelligence. of a studio culture and the world your studies and with galleries, residences and can enhance your The course is rooted in broad of professional practice. We enjoy scholarships. Many also apply employability. research concerns such as objects, high-profile international recognition their learning through teaching, place, narrative and journeys, in the fields of art making, For a complete list community arts work, curating and but embraces a variety of visual curating, educating, exhibiting, of combinations and arts management. Fine Art Practice interests and disciplines. Our writing and cross disciplinary UCAS codes visit prepares graduates for sustainable www.ucas.com students work using a wide range of academic and artistic practices. portfolio careers across a spectrum processes and methodologies, and We have an innovative scheme of the creative industries. Many Entry become articulate and confident called ‘Pilot’, which is an open graduates pursue postgraduate Requirements about what they are presenting, platform for the presentation and study and academic research. • 260 UCAS because this is what they will display of new work from visiting tariff points need when they leave. We value artists and students on our course. Assessment thoughtfulness, experiential enquiry It is a platform for testing out ideas, • Please see pages and visual poetry, and foster Wide range of assessment types 172-175 or starting new collaborations, and including seminars and student- students who are hard-working, getting the chance to meet and www.worcester. led presentations, tutorials, ac.uk for further practical and widely employable. talk. Visiting artists are invited lectures, digital platforms details Fine Art students work in the to participate and present work and technical workshops. alongside students. A student • Shortlisted University’s new purpose-built Fine applicants are Art studio facilities at The Garage, committee, chaired by a member Additional Information of staff, curates the specific invited to attend with workshops and installation for interview and to tone and nature of each event. • Single or Joint Honours spaces. The study programme is provide a portfolio Students gain great confidence • Students studying Joint Honours designed to be as flexible as possible. and a piece of and encouragement from working have the option to specialise Students have the possibility to written work for through major/minor study specialise in one area of fine arts alongside early-career stage artists. consideration from their second year practice or to make work across Students learn how to develop a processes. These include painting, career through opportunities in You may sculpture, drawing, performance, professional practice and work Course Content also like... film, photography, sound, placements. We have also built • Creative • Visual Enquiry installation and digital media. strong links with galleries and Digital Media • Studio Practice 1 & 2 The staff to student ratio is other visual arts organisations. BA (Hons) p74 • Fine Art Projects 1, 2 & 3 high, providing an intensive This not only contributes toward • Graphic Design learning situation. Through this, the cultural life of the BA Fine • Materials, Form & Space & Multimedia our students become articulate Art Practice course, but also • Visual Research BA (Hons) p100 and confident about their work ensures students’ work is visible • Site & Context 1 & 2 • Art & Design and how it can be presented. to cultural organisations beyond • Exit Portfolio BA (Hons) p55 the immediate locale. Many of A network of international • Dissemination of Research • Illustration our students achieve success with exchanges is established with BA (Hons) p109 academies in the UK, Europe and solo exhibitions and group shows For a complete list of available North America, and we make nationally and internationally. modules, please visit our website. regular field and research trips. 93 Foundation Degree Football Business Management & Coaching FdSc

This is a University of Worcester validated course delivered at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Stourbridge Campus Centre of Sporting Excellence YOU WILL BE EQUIPPED TO COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES AND ISSUES IN THIS DYNAMIC AND Football Business RAPIDLY EXPANDING INDUSTRY. UCAS Code Management & Coaching Football Business Management & FdSc Coaching FdSc CN6F S FdSc/FBMC Entry Course Introduction You will be equipped to cope with • Students will have the Requirements the challenges and issues in this opportunity to maintain a level • 180 UCAS tariff Football is a global economic dynamic and rapidly expanding of fitness through training points and GCSE and social, as well as sporting, industry and have the opportunity and playing matches Maths and English phenomenon. Every weekend to gain football coaching awards • Stourbridge College have strong Language at Grade throughout the course. This links with local professional C or above the English Premier league is watched by over 170 million course will develop the skills and and semi-professional clubs in • Shortlisted people in over 200 countries. knowledge required for a successful the Football League pyramid candidates will career in the sports industry. where some students may be invited for In the UK it is a major industry with have ambitions to play interview well over 100,000 jobs that depend Progression • The College also has links • Please see pages on football. New opportunities On successful completion with Premier League clubs 172-175 or consistently present themselves of the programme, there are www.worcester. in this expanding global industry. opportunities to progress onto a ac.uk for further The football industry has proved Course Content sport related linked BSc (Hons) details robust regardless of the economic Degree programme at Worcester climate over the last 100 years. • Work-Based Learning • A full Disclosure or to seek employment within & Barring Service • Induction to the Business The sports industry is a significant the football and sport industry. check may be of Football and growing sector of the required for To view the course, please visit • Principles of Coaching economy. Sport England (2010) some modules the Birmingham Metropolitan • Football in the Community research reveals that the sports College website www.bmetc. business accounts for 1.8% of • Disability & Inclusion You may ac.uk/courses-and-training/ all employment in England. within Football also like... higher-education • Analysis of Performance • Sport Business Career opportunities within the • Coaching for Performance sports industry have been boosted Assessment Management BA • Current Issues within Football (Hons) p144 by London’s staging of the 2012 Vocational throughout, you will • Football in a Global Context Olympic and Paralympic Games. benefit from applying the skills you • Science of Football Continued post-Olympics growth learn to the workplace and have in the sector will be assured access to the college’s centre of through Britain’s staging of other excellence site which has over 40 mega-events. Sport England are acres of land. Assessment for each also investing £1bn in Youth and module varies, however, and includes Community sport over the next five a range of assessment methods such years which will create a number of as observational analysis, report opportunities locally and nationwide. writing, presentations, written This course will focus on both work and research proposals. the football and business related knowledge needed to equip Additional Information graduates for a role in the football • Institution links to the UK Sports industry and develop a clear Institute and Youth Sport Trust understanding of the importance and BASES (British Association of football within the context of of Sport and Exercise Sciences) economic, social and cultural life • Opportunity to progress both in the UK and worldwide. to degree level www.worcester.ac.uk In this image: On-campus AstroTurf pitches.

95 Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Forensic & Applied Biology Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) FC41 BSc/FSAB For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction house. Furthermore, the Society Assessment www.ucas.com commended the University’s We use a wide range of assessment Amongst the benefits of studying commitment to the use of specialist Entry types from group work, this course at Worcester are small Forensic Practitioners on the course Requirements presentations, scientific write ups, class sizes and access to a range of and the high practical component crime scene portfolios of evidence, Students must have experienced forensic practitioners. (with particular reference to the exams, forensic statements to the following A1 or A strong practical emphasis runs Research Projects conducted by independent research projects. A2 equivalents: throughout the course and you students in their third year of • 240 UCAS tariff will have access to a range of study). For further details of the points must specialist equipment and facilities, Forensic Science Society, please Course Content include A2 Biology/ for example, our crime scene house. visit their website: www.forensic- Chemistry and A2 You will develop both laboratory science-society.org.uk/Home Year 1 in another Science and fieldwork skills. With a ‘hands- The teaching members of the • Introduction to Forensic Science • 260 UCAS tariff on’ approach, we bring theory to Forensic team are now working • Human Anatomy & Physiology points must life, and develop your intellectual, more closely with the local • Cell Biology include A2 Biology/ practical and social skills relevant police force (West Mercia Police) • Introduction to Molecular Chemistry and A1 to both forensic and general who are getting involved with Bioscience in another Science biological careers. You will also gain our course and the students are • Evolution & Natural Selection • 270 UCAS tariff experience of archaeology and its already seeing great benefits. Year 2 points must relationship to forensic science. We have had students work on include A1 Biology/ • Project & Career Development In your final year you will undertake research projects that will assist Chemistry and A2 • Crime Scene Investigation an Independent Study (normally the police and this collaboration in another Science • Medical Forensic Science designed in Year 2). This is a double also provides a wider range of • 280 UCAS tariff guest speakers for our students, to • Molecular & Cellular Biology points must include module and can be taken in a name but a few of the benefits of • Human Systems Physiology A1 Biology/Chemistry forensic or biological-based subject. It is a very practical project and this closer working relationship. • Students from BTEC Year 3 past topics have included studies on Forensic courses • Independent Study decomposition, forensic entomology, Career Opportunities will, depending on • Interpretation, Evaluation the nature of their extraction and analysis of DNA, This course provides you with all the & Reporting of Evidence diatom analysis and the use of course, be accepted core biology skills and knowledge • Forensic Archaeology geophysics in forensic archaeology. to make you suitable candidates for with 240 points • Forensic DNA Analysis • Non-standard This course cannot be combined with all the biological careers available to those students on the mainstream • Biological Indicators of Crime entry via the other subjects but offers extensive • Pharmacology exploratory essay practical training. On completion of biology programmes. These route is available this course, you may be eligible for include research, biological testing, For a complete list of available membership of the Forensic Science teaching, medical sales, further modules, please visit our website. You may Society. You may also be able to study and diagnostics testing. also like... apply for student membership of Through the forensic modules WORKING AS AN • Human Biology the Forensic Science Society and the on the course you will also gain ANALYTICAL LABORATORY BSc (Hons) p106 ASSISTANT AT ROAR Society of Biology while you study. knowledge and skills making you FORENSICS, WHICH INVOLVES RECEIVING • Biology BSc The Forensic & Applied Biology employable in areas such as crime (Hons) p57 scene investigation, forensic science, POLICE AND CORONER’S course is formally accredited by SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS. the Forensic Science Society and civil service and the police services. has a fully equipped crime scene CAROLINE MILLINGTON www.worcester.ac.uk Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)

Forensic Psychology UCAS Code Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C816 BSc/FPsy For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Assessment www.ucas.com As with other degrees conferring Assessment methods include Forensic psychology is one of the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered exams, essays, presentations Entry fastest growing areas of employment Membership) with the British and practical assignments. Requirements for psychology graduates. Psychological Society, the • 280 UCAS Forensic psychologists deal with course provides the foundation Course Content tariff points the application of psychology for a career as a professional • Please see pages psychologist. The course also in the criminal and civil justice Year 1 172-175 or provides a foundation for a variety field. This course will provide you • Introduction to Psychology www.worcester. with a comprehensive grounding of careers including social work and • Psychological Research Methods 1 ac.uk for further in forensic psychology and research. A further qualification details biology and their application to (Higher degree) and supervised • Introduction to Forensic understanding offending behaviour. practice (leading to Chartership Psychology You may as a forensic psychologist) are • Introduction to Forensic Biology also like... • Introduction to Developmental SAM IS A VOLUNTEER FOR required to enable you to work as a • Developmental CIRCLES OF SUPPORT professional forensic psychologist Psychology Psychology AND ACCOUNTABILITY, (see the British Psychological • Introduction to Counselling WORKING IN OFFENDER BSc (Hons) p80 Society website for details). Psychology REHABILITATION. • Counselling • Applying Psychology SAM UPPAL Psychology Employability to the Real World BSc (Hons) p73 A degree in Psychology is highly Year 2 • Psychology You will learn about psychological favoured by employers, giving • Biological & Cognitive Psychology BSc (Hons) p140 theory, research and biological you an excellent advantage in the • Social & Developmental • Business Psychology methods/techniques – skills and job market. During your studies Psychology BSc (Hons) p63 with us you will learn new skills, knowledge that will be useful • Psychological Research Methods 2 • Sport & Exercise if you later wish to enter the develop existing expertise, study • Individual Differences Psychology a wide range of approaches and occupation of forensic psychology. BSc (Hons) p148 methodologies and leave with a • Applied Psychology In Year 1 you will be introduced broader range of knowledge, skills • Preparing for Work in Psychology to aspects of forensic psychology and abilities. An important part of • Medical Forensics and forensic biology. In the second this learning process is the ability to year you will study a variety of Year 3 reflect upon your own experiences, • Psychology Research Project modules including Psychology an aspect of practice engaged in by • Forensic Psychology & the Law. In the third year you all professional psychologists. We will study both forensic and will help you to develop these skills • Psychology & the Law clinical psychology, and biological through the Academic Tutoring • Applied Forensic Psychology indicators for crime reporting. system; you will be provided • Psychology in Practice with an Understanding Skills & For a complete list of available Professionalism booklet, which you modules, please visit our website. will use both as a record of your learning and a tool for self-reflection.

97 www.worcester.ac.uk Geography BSc (Hons)

THERE ARE NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIELDWORK AND THIS IS A DISTINCTIVE FEATURE OF THE PROGRAMME. Geography UCAS Code Geography BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) L700 BSc/Geo It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Career Opportunities Year 2 another course. • Geography Field Course The University of This course will prepare you for a range What makes places and landscapes • Researching Geography Worcester’s degree of interesting and diverse careers, different? What will happen if we • GIS combinations including environmental consultancy, continue to drain all our natural • Natural Hazards add breadth to geographical information systems your studies and resources? Geography is an • Meteorology & Climate (GIS) management, local government can enhance your exciting, dynamic subject that has, and planning, conservation, working • River Monitoring & Assessment employability. at its core, the integrated study with the Wildlife Trust or Civil • Mountain Geomorphology of the Earth’s places, peoples, For a complete list Service, research and teaching. • Contemporary Issues in of combinations and environments and societies. In Human Geography these times of environmental Alternatively, you may wish to UCAS codes visit • Geographies of Development www.ucas.com and economic concerns, it is continue to postgraduate study and • Rural Geography now more relevant than ever. other professional qualifications. • Urban Geography Entry With its wide range of modules, Assessment • Architecture & the Built Heritage Requirements opportunities for specialisation and • Heritage Tourism & • 260-300 UCAS Wide range of assessment types, a practical emphasis throughout, Place Promotion tariff points including essays, field and laboratory the Geography course at Worcester • Shortlisted reports, video podcasts, seminar is a great way to learn about the Year 3 candidates will be presentations and research projects. world in which we live. There • Research Project in Geography invited for interview are numerous opportunities for • Mountain Environments • Please see pages fieldwork, both local and residential, Additional Information Field Course 172-175 or and this is a distinctive feature of • Single Honours, Major, Joint, Minor • Changing Places Field Course www.worcester. the programme. Resource provision • Cannot be combined with • Work Placement ac.uk for further is excellent, and includes river Physical Geography BSc (Hons) • GIS details monitoring installations, 24-hour or Human Geography BA (Hons) access computer rooms, a brand new • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing • Great facilities (digital You may digital mapping and survey suite, and • Applying Geography mapping and survey suite, also like... a range of field mapping technology • Rivers Conservation laboratories, river monitoring • Human Geography – including a remote control & Management stations, computer room) BA (Hons) p107 helicopter with camera attachment. • River Conservation & • Opportunity to spend a • Physical Geography Management Research Project The first year of the course offers semester overseas BSc (Hons) p134 • Environmental Geology an introduction to the breadth of • Environmental the discipline, with fieldwork and Course Content • Mountain Glaciers & Landscape Management practical activities featuring from the • Ice Age Environments BSc (Hons) p90 outset. The second and third years Year 1 • Cultural Geography • Ecology provide increasing opportunities • Geographical Investigations • Political Geography BSc (Hons) p86 for specialisation, with the content • Countryside Conservation of many modules benefiting from • Earth Systems, Processes & Agricultural Change staff research and consultancy & Landscapes • Town & Country Planning activities. Throughout, you will find • Introduction to Geology enthusiastic staff and a friendly and • Introduction to River Science • Architecture & the Built Heritage supportive learning environment. • People & Place • Heritage Tourism & • Country & the City Place Promotion • Environment & Development • Unequal World in Sub-Saharan Africa 99 Graphic Design & Multimedia BA (Hons)

UCAS Code Graphic Design & Multimedia Graphic Design & Multimedia BA (Hons) BA (Hons) W210 BA/GDM It is also possible to study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Graduates from this course have The University of This course combines creative • Graphic Design: Theory gone on to work in sectors such Worcester’s degree ability with expertise in computer & Practice (mandatory) combinations as publishing, graphic design, technology to develop excellent • Graphic Design add breadth to web design, media and arts communication skills in graphic & Typography (mandatory) your studies and administration, and some are self- design, web design and multimedia. can enhance your employed. This course also provides • Creative Digital Imaging Throughout, there will be many employability. an excellent basis for further studies. (mandatory) opportunities for you to work • Publication Design (mandatory) For a complete list on ‘live’ projects and briefs set In a Destinations Survey carried • Green Design of combinations and by clients in contexts such as out by the University of Worcester UCAS codes visit publication design, museums Careers Service, 94% of Design • Children’s Book Design www.ucas.com and local industries. Graphic students had found work or had • Illustration: Image & Text Entry Design & Multimedia is an gone on to further study within • Illustration & Printmaking Requirements exciting, motivating programme, six months of graduating. • Introduction to Animation created by highly experienced • Introduction to Digital Sound • 260 UCAS and enthusiastic staff to match Assessment • Concept Visualisation (mandatory) tariff points evolving industry requirements. A wide range of methods: continuous • Multimedia in Context • Please see pages You will be encouraged to develop assessment; reflective development (mandatory) 172-175 or your creative, imaginative and journal; reflective written reports; • Graphic Information www.worcester. critical skills within a critical design presentations; and practical work. Design (mandatory) ac.uk for further context while gaining experience in details design and professional practice. • Internet & Multimedia • Shortlisted Additional Information (mandatory) applicants are The course will also enable you to • Single or Joint Honours with • Digital Photography invited to attend communicate effectively to different option to become the major & Image Manipulation audiences and to develop all the for interview and to or minor part of a degree • Research Methods for key skills sought by employers, provide a portfolio from your second year Digital Media including writing and presentation, for consideration • Opening Sequences research and evaluation skills, and & Compositing for TV & Cinema You may the ability to work independently also like... and in small production teams. • 3D Modelling & Texturing • Creative Sound Manipulation • Fine Art Practice • Independent Study (mandatory) BA (Hons) p93 STRAIGHT AFTER THE 2012 DEGREE SHOW, DOM • Extension Modules • Art & Design WORKED FOR JOHN LEWIS BA (Hons) p55 AS A WEBSITE PRODUCTION • The Final Exhibition (mandatory) ASSISTANT AND IS NOW A • Illustration Genres • Illustration USER INTERFACE DESIGNER BA (Hons) p109 FOR LOCASSA IN LONDON. • Studio Photography • Creative www.dribbble.com/ • Work Placement Digital Media dgambetta • Negotiated Project (mandatory) BA (Hons) p74 DOMINIC GAMBETTA • Pressure Projects (mandatory) • Experimental Digital Media • Digital Media Communication Skills (mandatory)

www.worcester.ac.uk Health & Social Care FdSc

Also in partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College & Bournville College

Health & Social Care UCAS Code Health & Social FdSc Care FdSc L511-, B, FdSc/HSC For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com Graduates can expect greater Health and social care is increasingly • Introduction to Study Skills employability and enhanced Entry delivered by a range of different promotion prospects. There will • Effective Communication Requirements practitioners in a wide variety of be opportunities open to you in & Ethical Practice settings. Studying this course will • 60 UCAS health and care sectors, voluntary • Understanding Health prepare you to work with children tariff points and private organisations. • Improving Service Quality or young people, vulnerable adults, • Please see pages • Politics, Policy & Empowerment older people, individuals with 172-175 or disabilities or chronic disease and Progression • Personal & Professional www.worcester. people with mental health problems. Alternatively, you may choose to go Development in the Work Place ac.uk for further An essential element of the course is onto further study at degree level. • Applied Research & details work-based learning. You will work On completion, you are eligible to Evidence Based Practice • Shortlisted in a health or social care placement apply for direct entry to a third year • Team Working & Enabling Others applicants may be in order to enable you to develop BSc or BA (Hons) Top-up programme • Applied Human Biology & invited for interview and apply knowledge and skills at the University of Worcester, for Managing Health Conditions • Enhanced Disclosure to the support of service users. example BSc (Hons) Health Sciences • Negotiated Contract Module & Barring Service or BA (Hons) Social Welfare. check required This Foundation degree meets the • Individual Project Work National Occupational Standards for Based Learning • APL awarded Assessment for Registered this sector and has been designed Managers Award in partnership with employers. Wide variety of assessment types, including practical assessment, Health and Social Care is a rapidly coursework assignments, reflective You may A SIGNIFICANT changing, complex and multi- practice and portfolio work, COMPONENT OF THE also like... dimensional area in terms of study project work, individual and group COURSE CONSISTS OF • Child & Adolescent and practice. The course offers presentations, case studies, reports. WORK-BASED LEARNING. Mental Health authentic and innovative work-based FdSc p64 learning as an integral part of its Additional Information • Mental Health design. Students become involved FdSc p124 in a two-way process of higher-level • Taught at the University of • Counselling learning, with an ongoing interplay Worcester and Herefordshire FdSc p72 of theory and practice and where and Ludlow College one environment supports learning • A significant component of the in the other. Students also have a course consists of work-based positive impact on service provision learning. Applicants who are through a range of innovative not currently employed in an projects which are developed environment working in a health and designed in partnership or social care setting will need to with service users and carers. secure a placement in a suitable setting, equating to one day a The degree can be studied full- week for the duration of the time over two years. The taught course or 200 hours in each year component of the course will • Flexible programme to meet normally be delivered on one day a learning needs for specific week across two semesters per year. contexts or service user groups

101 Health Sciences BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree

UCAS Code Health Sciences Health Sciences BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree B990 BSc/AHS For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction The course runs in both semesters Assessment www.ucas.com 1 and 2. Throughout the curriculum There are a wide range of assessment The Top-up degree programme there is a strong emphasis Entry types, including case studies, at the University of Worcester is on professionalism, clinical Requirements critical incident analysis, seminar a bespoke programme that has governance and leadership skills presentations, work-based projects • For Level 6 entry, been designed specifically for for practice development. This and independent and group projects. a Diploma or 120 students in health who would like allows all practitioners to review credits at Level to achieve a graduate profile and and critique their work and the 5 is necessary. further their career prospects. environments they work in and Course Content Some modules develop skills for good practice have specific entry This programme will appeal which they can disseminate. To complete the degree you will requirements if to nurses, paramedics, dental be required to complete six 20 they are associated practitioners and foundation degree Separate from the Top-up degree credit modules which will include with awards from students who would like to top up programme there is also a range three mandatory modules: a regulatory body their existing health qualifications to of Continuous Professional • There are Level 6 study to achieve an Honours Development modules at Levels • The Philosophy of Health – opportunities degree. The pathway has been 5 and 6. Please see the University 20 credits for accreditation designed to promote professionalism website for more details about this. • Research Methods – 20 credits of prior learning in practice and to enable students • Independent Study – 40 credits for the purposes to tailor their programme of study Career Opportunities Students also choose 2 of the of entry and to their own area of practice. Many health care related job following optional modules: this information opportunities are looking for is available via There are both full-time and part- employees with graduate skills. • Law for Healthcare Practitioners Admissions on time routes to allow flexibility • Leading for Enhanced 01905 855111 or for students in full- or part-time The programme is mapped to the Service Delivery via admissions@ employment. Many of the modules Knowledge and Skills Framework • Negotiated Learning worc.ac.uk and use online learning as well as face which meets the requirements the University to face tuition to allow students to for NHS careers. Undertaking • 20 or 40 level 6 credits from web pages study around work commitments. the Top-up degree programme the PDHS programme: www. is also an opportunity for health worcester.ac.uk/discover/ cpd-framework (Note level THE COURSE IS MAPPED care professionals to achieve the TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND academic credits and experience 6 modules commence with SKILLS FRAMEWORK WHICH module code PDHS3) MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS to further promote their careers, FOR NHS CAREERS. with further options to study at For a complete list of available Masters level in the future. modules, please visit our website.

www.worcester.ac.uk History BA (Hons)

History UCAS Code History BA (Hons) BA (Hons) V100 BA/His It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Assessment • Germany from Unification another course. to Reunification The University of Essays, examinations, documentary Worcester has a long-standing • Modern Japan, 1854-1951 Worcester’s degree analysis, presentations, book reputation for offering a stimulating • Britain in the Long Nineteenth combinations and film reviews, timed degree course at the cutting edge of Century, 1789-1914 add breadth to tests, dissertation. your studies and current historiography, delivered in a • Sex & Society in England, can enhance your supportive and informal atmosphere. Additional Information 1600-1900 employability. • Politics & Society in A review by the Quality Assurance For a complete list • Single or Joint Honours. Twentieth-Century Russia Agency found that there was an Students studying Joint Honours of combinations and • (Re)presenting the Past: excellent relationship between staff have the option to specialise UCAS codes visit History in Film and students, excellent support through major/minor study www.ucas.com for students, excellent feedback from their second year • History Work Experience module to students and that staff were Entry • Suggested joint pathways • Nationalism (mandatory enthusiastic and of high quality. to study alongside History for Single Honours) Requirements This course has been designed to include Politics, Sociology, • The USA & World War Two • 280 UCAS tariff provide a coherent programme, Archaeology & Heritage Studies • The Home Front: Britain 1939-45 points (Single Hons) yet at the same time to permit you and English Literary Studies • Hollywood Goes to War • 260 UCAS tariff to study the types of history that • Nazi Germany, 1933-45: points (Joint Hons) appeal to you most. In the process, Course Content Politics, War & Genocide • Please see pages you will acquire research, analytical • Jack the Ripper: History, 172-175 or and communication skills that • How to do History (mandatory) Literature & Myth www.worcester. ac.uk for further are highly valued by employers. • World History • Propaganda & Politics in details • The Early Modern World the Twentieth Century Career Opportunities • Ideology & Conflict in • Witchcraft You may There will be opportunities for Europe Since 1789 • Martin Luther King Jr. also like... progression to a diverse range of • Reconstructing the Past & His Opponents • Politics: careers, including careers in teaching, • Twentieth-Century Britain: • Empire & Appeasement accountancy, law, media, local People & Power Conflict, Stability & Change • The Atlantic Slave Trade BA (Hons) p137 government, the police, retailing, • An Introduction to Media History administration, marketing, social For a complete list of available • English work and management. Growing • TV History modules, please visit our website. Literary Studies numbers of graduates successfully • Methods & Debates in BA (Hons) p89 undertake postgraduate research History (mandatory) • Sociology in history both at Worcester • Politics, Religion & Society ORIGINALLY FROM FINLAND, BA (Hons) p143 KRISTO GRADUATED IN and at other universities. Some in Ireland Since 1690 2011. HE IS NOW A PhD have subsequently become • Twentieth-Century USA STUDENT AT WORCESTER RESEARCHING THE university lecturers. The study of • From Slavery to Civil Rights: RUSSIAN-FINNISH WAR. History equips you with a wide African Americans, 1860-1960 range of transferable skills. • Religion & Society in Early KRISTO KARVINEN Modern England, 1532-1660 • British Women’s History, 1790-2000

103 DOUGLAS WON THE INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE ‘YOUNG HORTICULTURIST OF THE In partnership with Pershore College (part of Warwickshire College) YEAR’ AWARD. www.warwickshire.ac.uk UCAS Code Horticulture Horticulture BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) DOUGLAS MACKAY D410 P BSc/Hort With optional modules in: For the latest Amenity Horticulture & Landscape Design; Horticultural Crop Production; Organic & Sustainable Horticulture information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities • Nursery Management www.ucas.com • Plant & Weed Biology Horticulture is a highly rewarding Amenity Horticulture • Soils & Plant Nutrition Entry & Landscape Design Requirements industry and this course offers fascinating opportunities for the study These optional modules would be Year 2: Core modules • 160 UCAS of disciplines ranging from landscape suitable for anyone wishing to pursue • Pests & Diseases tariff points design to pest biology, garden history employment in garden management, • Business Environment • Please see pages to crop production and project garden design, contract management, • Research & Statistics 172-175 or management to food production. education or self-employment. • Plant Growth & Development www.worcester. ac.uk for further Students will be based at the Horticultural Crop Production Year 2: Optional modules details 60-hectare (150-acre) site at These optional modules will prepare • Plant Use & Knowledge 2 Pershore College which provides you for a rewarding career in garden • Advanced Garden You may them with unique opportunities centre industry, production of Design & Graphics also like... for practical experience, edible crops and ornamental plants, • Contract Management • Conservation experimentation and observation. education or starting your own business. • Crop Production Mechanisation Ecology Pershore College is the West Organic & Sustainable Horticulture • Sustainable Horticulture BSc (Hons) p70 Midlands Regional Centre for These modules will equip you for a • Protected Cropping • Plant Science the Royal Horticultural Society, career in organic crop production • Edible Crop Production BSc (Hons) p136 the national headquarters of the or in a garden maintained using • Organic Crop Production • Horticulture Alpine Garden Society and holds organic principles. HND p105 the National Philadelphus and • Garden History Penstemon collections for the Assessment National Council for Conservation Year 3: Core modules of Plants and Gardens. Wide variety of coursework including • Independent Study assignments, laboratory reports, • Business & Personnel Management Both experienced horticulturists plant identification exercises, verbal • Plant Strategies and those new to the discipline presentations, practical projects, are welcome to apply. You will designs, case studies, end-tests and Year 3: Optional modules be introduced to the scientific, final year independent research project. • Advanced Landscape Design technological and managerial • Landscape Planning principles upon which modern Additional Information • Crop Protection horticulture is founded. As the course • Based at Pershore College progresses, optional modules become • Plant Breeding & Gene Technology (part of Warwickshire College) available allowing you to focus your • Post Harvest Management studies to suit your interests and • Course received eight • The Organic Future career development needs. The choice commendations for good practice • Habitat Creation & Management of optional modules would support in a recent Subject Review Optional modules are offered careers in: Amenity Horticulture & subject to minimum numbers. Landscape Design, Horticultural Crop Course Content Production, Organic & Sustainable Horticulture, or General Horticulture. Year 1 • Mechanisation & Finance • Plant Use & Knowledge • Plant Propagation • Introduction to Garden Design www.worcester.ac.uk WINNER OF THE 2012 WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS ‘PRINCE OF WALES TROPHY’, LUCY In partnership with Pershore College (part of Warwickshire College) IS CONTINUING HER STUDIES BY TOPPING-UP TO BSc ORGANIC AND Horticulture SUSTAINABLE UCAS Code HORTICULTURE. Horticulture HND HND 014D P HND/H LUCY FOSKETT With optional modules in: For the latest Amenity Horticulture & Landscape Design; Horticultural Crop Production; information Organic & Sustainable Horticulture and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Progression Additional Information www.ucas.com Successful completion of the • Vocationally orientated, this Entry Study fascinating horticultural HND in Horticulture will allow course is based at Pershore College Requirements disciplines including landscape progression to the third year of • Two year, full-time course with design, pest biology, garden • 160 UCAS the Horticulture BSc (Hons). part-time route available history, crop mechanisation, tariff points project management and crop Course Content • Please see pages production. The programme Career Opportunities 172-175 or accommodates the needs of both www.worcester. Amenity Horticulture & Year 1 experienced horticulturists and ac.uk for further Landscape Design • Professional & Academic those new to the discipline. details Employment opportunities in Development garden management, garden You will have access to a range of • Mechanisation & Finance You may first class facilities available on design, contract management, education or self-employment. • Plant Use & Knowledge also like... both the Worcester and Pershore • Plant Propagation • Horticulture campuses. Facilities include science Horticultural Crop Production • Introduction to Garden Design BSc (Hons) p104 laboratories, library facilities, Careers in garden centre industry, • Hardy Nursery Stock & computer centre incorporating production of edible crops and Nursery Management CAD and a 60-hectare site at ornamental plants, education or • Plant & Weed Biology Pershore for practical experience. starting your own business. • Soils & Plant Nutrition Pershore College is the West Organic & Sustainable Horticulture Midlands Regional Centre for Year 2: Core modules Careers in organic crop production the Royal Horticultural Society, • Applied Horticultural Science or in a garden maintained using the national headquarters of the (Pests & Diseases) organic principles. Alpine Garden Society and holds • Business Environment & Marketing the National Philadelphus and • Research & Statistics Penstemon collections for the Location of Study • Plant Growth, Development National Council for Conservation This course is taught at Pershore & Ecology of Plants and Gardens. College (part of Warwickshire College) in collaboration with the You will be introduced to the Year 2: Optional modules University of Worcester. Pershore scientific, technological and • Advanced Garden College is a centre of vocational managerial principles upon which Design & Graphics excellence for Horticulture. modern horticulture is founded. • Landscape Contract Management As the course progresses, optional Assessment • Garden History modules become available • Plant Use & Knowledge 2 allowing you to focus your studies Wide variety of coursework including • Mechanisation assignments, laboratory reports, to suit your interests and career • Sustainable Horticulture development needs. The choice plant identification exercises, verbal • Edible Crop Production of optional modules would presentations, practical projects, support careers in: Amenity designs, case studies and end-tests. • Protected Cropping Horticulture & Landscape Design, • Organic Crop Production Horticultural Crop Production, Optional modules are offered Organic & Sustainable Horticulture, subject to minimum numbers. or General Horticulture.

105 Human Biology BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Human Biology Human Biology BSc (Hons) B150 BSc/HBio BSc (Hons) It is also possible to study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction In your final year you will undertake Course Content* The University of an Independent Study which is a Worcester’s degree double module. The Independent Explore the biology of human Year 1 combinations add Study will have been designed in beings, and their relationship with • Cell Biology breadth to your studies Year 2. Past topics have included their environment. Our stimulating • Introduction to Human and can enhance your course is taught by enthusiastic, amplification of ancient human employability. Biology & Disease experienced tutors who have a real DNA, relationship between the • Human Anatomy & Physiology For a complete list passion for their subject. Specialist ACTN3 gene, 577 SNP allele of combinations and variations and speed/strength laboratory and computing facilities Year 2 UCAS codes visit performance phenotypes and the are excellent and the course features • Molecular Genetics www.ucas.com a practical, hands-on emphasis. antimicrobial effects of curry spices. • Human Genetics Not only does this help you to Entry • Human Systems Physiology understand key concepts, it also Career Opportunities Requirements • Applied Human Metabolism provides you with the specialist skills This course will prepare you for • 260 UCAS tariff demanded by employers. You will a number of different career • Microbial Biology points if you have enjoy a friendly, supportive learning paths including work with the • Medical Forensic Science A2 Biology/Human environment; at Worcester, you are police, laboratory practice, Biology and A2 in not just another face in the crowd. medical and laboratory sales Year 3 another Science and postgraduate degrees. Some • Parasitology e.g. Chemistry In your first year you will develop students are using Human Biology • Forensic DNA Analysis a comprehensive understanding • 280 UCAS tariff as a route into medical school. • Human Neuro-Endocrine of the structure and functions of points if you have and Immuno-Physiology living organisms appropriate to A2 Biology/Human Assessment • Pharmacology Biology and A1 in the course. In Years 2 and 3 the another Science modules become more specialised. Wide range of assessment • Mammalian Reproduction • 290 UCAS tariff Subjects central to Human Biology types, including seminar papers, For a complete list of available points if you have such as Cell Biology are delivered tests, reports, presentations modules, please visit our website. in double modules to allow for and examinations (including A1 Biology/Human * Regular updates may mean suitable development of the subject practical examinations). Biology and A2 in that exact module titles on and for the delivery of important another Science the course may differ. • 300 UCAS tariff subject-specific and generic skills. Additional Information points if you • Single Honours students will have A1 Biology/ ED STUDIED HUMAN take a module on project and Human Biology BIOLOGY AT WORCESTER career development in Year 2 • Please see pages WHICH ENABLED that not only prepares you HIM TO ACHIEVE HIS 172-175 or AMBITION; HE IS NOW for the final year independent www.worcester. STUDYING MEDICINE. study but also enables you to ac.uk for further reflect on the skills you have details ED JOHNSTONE gained and prepares you for your biological career after university You may also like... • Biology BSc (Hons) p57

www.worcester.ac.uk Human Geography BA (Hons)

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY EXAMINES THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT. Human Geography UCAS Code Human Geography BA BA (Hons) (Hons) L701 BSc/HG It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content another course. The University of The knowledge and skills acquired Human Geography is an exciting and Worcester’s degree in Human Geography, together Year 1 diverse subject which examines the combinations with the ability to think critically • Geographical Investigations connections between people and their add breadth to about the world we live in, are • People & Place broader environment. In the dynamic your studies and useful in many different career • Country & the City can enhance your world of the 21st century, exploring contexts, including environmental employability. the impact of social, economic, • Unequal World consultancy, geographical cultural and political change on places • Environmental Issues: For a complete list information systems (GIS) and regions is vitally important. Past, Present & Future of combinations and management, local government UCAS codes visit With its range of modules, and planning, conservation Year 2 www.ucas.com opportunities for specialisation and organisations, Wildlife Trust, Civil • Human Geography Field Course a practical emphasis throughout, Service, research or teaching. • Researching Human Geography Entry the Human Geography course at Alternatively, you may wish to • GIS Requirements Worcester is a great way to learn continue to postgraduate study • Contemporary Issues in • 260-300 UCAS about the world in which we live. and other professional qualifications. Human Geography tariff points It provides opportunities to examine • Geographies of Development • Shortlisted aspects of change and development Assessment • Rural Geography candidates will in urban and rural contexts, be interviewed nationally and internationally. A Wide range of assessment • Urban Geography • Please see pages distinctive feature of the programme types, including essays and field • Architecture & the Built Heritage 172-175 or is the numerous opportunities for reports, video podcasts, seminar • Heritage Tourism & Place Promotion www.worcester. presentations and research projects. fieldwork, both local and residential. ac.uk for further Year 3 Resource provision is excellent, details and includes 24-hour access Additional Information • Research Project in computer rooms and a brand new • Single Honours, Major, Human Geography You may digital mapping and survey suite. Joint and Minor • Changing Places Field Course also like... • Work Placement The first year of the course offers • Cannot be combined with • Archaeology & an introduction to the breadth of Geography BSc (Hons) • GIS Landscape Studies the discipline, with fieldwork and • Supported by staff research • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing BSc (Hons) p52 practical activities featuring from the and consultancy • Applying Geography • Physical Geography outset. The second and third years • First class facilities (including • Cultural Geography BSc (Hons) p134 provide increasing opportunities digital mapping and survey suite, • Political Geography • Geography for specialisation, with the content laboratories and computer room) • Countryside Conservation BSc (Hons) p99 of many modules benefiting from • Practical, hands-on emphasis & Agricultural Change staff research and consultancy • Strong careers focus, with • Town & Country Planning activities. Field trips to regions work placement opportunity like Provence are a key feature, • Architecture & the Built Heritage • Local, national and providing students with a varied • Heritage Tourism & international fieldwork cultural, as well as educational, Place Promotion experience. Throughout, you will find • Opportunity to spend a • Environment & Development enthusiastic staff and a friendly and semester overseas in Sub-Saharan Africa supportive learning environment. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. 107 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Human Nutrition Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) B400 BSc/HN It is also possible to study this degree in combination with another course. Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content* You will have opportunities to The University of The Human Nutrition course at develop a wide range of skills Year 1 Worcester’s degree the University of Worcester offers including research, data collection • Introduction to Nutrition combinations you an opportunity to explore and analysis, communication skills, • Introduction to Anatomy add breadth to the connections between food your studies and critical evaluation, dietary analysis & Physiology constituents, diet and health, can enhance your and laboratory techniques. You will • Health & Disease with an emphasis on practical employability. also develop presentational and experience and real life scenarios. • Cell Biology For a complete list teamwork skills and the confidence to of combinations and The course will look in detail at operate in a variety of environments Year 2 UCAS codes visit the functions of nutrients and where nutritional knowledge is • The Food Supply Chain www.ucas.com other bioactive compounds. We of paramount importance. • Applied Human Metabolism will consider the processes that Nutritionists who can look at evidence • Project & Career Development Entry change the amounts and activity and make measured and reasoned • Work Experience Requirements of these food components as judgements are required in scientific they travel from farm to food, the Year 3 • 260 UCAS tariff and health fields, but also in the factors that affect our ability to • Public Health Nutrition points must include media, as nutritional journalists and utilise them as they journey from A2 Biology and A2 presenters; in retailing, as managers • Nutrition through the Life Cycle in another Science mouth to metabolism and the of health food shops and as advisors • Human Nutrition & e.g. Chemistry consequences of inadequate supply in the larger supermarkets; and Disease Modulation and imbalance on human physiology. • 280 UCAS tariff in finance, to ensure there is a • Independent Study points must include We will also look at our changing balanced view relating to new food * Regular updates may mean A2 Biology and A1 nutritional requirements as we technology and that any risks are in another Science that exact module titles on grow and age; the political and neither under or over-stated. the course may differ. • 290 UCAS tariff social consequences of poor Many other openings are also points must include nutrition; and the work being For a complete list of available available in areas such as education A1 Biology and A2 undertaken to improve the quality modules, please visit our website. (healthy school food programme), in another Science of food in our schools, hospitals food production (advisors to • 300 UCAS tariff and the wider community. points must include growers and animal husbandry) A1 Biology Finally, there will be ample and food provision (advisors or opportunity to gain both laboratory trainers of catering staff). • Please see pages and theoretical skills in a ‘hands-on’ CAROLINE USED THE SKILLS 172-175 or AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED www.worcester. approach that allows the Assessment FROM HER DEGREE TO ac.uk for further development of intellectual, Wide range of assessment types, START HER OWN BUSINESS: practical and social skills relevant to ENHANCE BODY details including essays, seminar papers, BOOT CAMP. www.enhance the work of a nutritionist. tests, reports, presentations and bodybootcamp.co.uk You may examinations (including practical CAROLINE FORSTER also like... examinations). These are designed • Biology to develop a range of skills that BSc (Hons) p57 can be transferred to a wide • Human Biology variety of work environments. BSc (Hons) p106

www.worcester.ac.uk Illustration BA (Hons)

40% OF THE MOST RECENT CLASS OF GRADUATES HAVE GONE INTO POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN 2013: 2 STUDENTS TAKING PGCES 4 STUDYING MA DIGITAL Illustration ARTS AT WORCESTER UCAS Code 1 STUDYING MA BOOK ART Illustration BA (Hons) 1 STUDYING MA W220 BA/Ill BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION It is also possible to POSTGRADUATE STUDY study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Graduates will find career • Illustration: The Visual another course. opportunities not only in illustration Statement (mandatory) The University of Illustration is a pervasive visual but also television motion graphics, • Illustration Forms & Genres Worcester’s degree form, and increasingly so in an graphic design, publishing, story 1: Children’s Books & The combinations age of mass communication. The writing, studio management and Graphic Novel (mandatory) add breadth to course at Worcester covers the advertising. The course also provides • Illustration Forms & Genres your studies and can enhance your complete range of genres and forms an ideal basis for postgraduate study. 2: Newspaper, Magazine & employability. including illustration for picture Advertising (mandatory) books, political articles, editorial, Assessment • Location Drawing & Reportage For a complete list of combinations and the graphic novel and advertising. Reflective reports; practical work; Illustration (mandatory) UCAS codes visit You will be given a comprehensive tutor-, self- and peer-assessment. • Stop-Motion Animation www.ucas.com foundation in drawing techniques • 2D Digital Animation and image making skills in the Additional Information • Publication Design Entry first year, leading to a wide range • Single or Joint Honours. of applications, from traditional • Digital Photography & Requirements Students studying Joint Honours techniques to digital realisation. Image Manipulation • 260 UCAS have the option to specialise • Independent Study (mandatory) tariff points through major/minor study We offer many opportunities for you • Illustration Professional • Shortlisted to work with exciting experimental from their second year Practice (mandatory) applicants are cross-media techniques, with • Creative use of traditional • Negotiated Project (mandatory) invited to attend expert guidance on your path into techniques or digital technology • Sequential Illustration an interview and to the professional arena in the final • A comprehensive foundation in provide a portfolio • Children’s Book Design year. You will also gain a wide range drawing techniques and skills for consideration • Extension Module of transferable skills, for example • Wide-ranging applications, research and analysis techniques, from traditional techniques • Authorial Practice You may problem-solving, communication to digital realisation • Concept Generation, Research also like... and negotiation. Throughout your • Understand the history and & Pre-production (mandatory) • Fine Art Practice course, you will have access to theory of illustration BA (Hons) p93 art and design studios and digital For a complete list of available • Animation computer suites in the University’s modules, please visit our website. BA (Hons) p45 state-of-the-art Digital Arts Centre. Course Content • Art & Design Career Opportunities • Illustration: Origin & BA (Hons) p55 Function (mandatory) • Graphic Design Illustrators are in increasing demand • Illustration: Image & & Multimedia as the media industries expand. Text (mandatory) BA (Hons) p100 Options for the professional • Illustration & Printmaking illustrator include newspapers and magazines, books, advertising, • Illustration: Image exhibiting independent work, Making (mandatory) authorial practice and self publishing. • Illustration: Contemporary All these fields are potential Practice (mandatory) showcases for graduates’ work. • Design: Skills & Theory Our interdisciplinary approach gives • Graphic Design & Typography flexibility and a wider view of the • Animation: Origin & Function world that is attractive to employers. • Creative Digital Imaging 109 Information Technology for Education BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Information Technology for Education Information Technology for BSc (Hons) Education BSc (Hons) 3 year full-time G5X1 BSc/ITEdT For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com A variety of career paths will be This course develops your open to you where you can put Year 1 knowledge and skills in a broad Entry your newly attained Information • Introduction to range of IT areas and has been Requirements Technology skills into practice within Application Development created specifically for those an education context. There will be • Introduction to Web & Database • 240 UCAS tariff interested in a career in either ICT a broad range of contexts to choose Development or Introduction to points and GCSE teaching, professional IT training or Maths and English from, including primary or secondary Game Design & Development development of e-learning resources. Language at Grade school teaching, adult education or • Foundations of Education C or above It is a highly flexible Single Honours Information Technology training, • Computing or Education • Please see pages degree, which you can customise to development and consultancy work. Option or Elective 172-175 or suit your particular areas of interest www.worcester. to explore how IT can transform Assessment Year 2 • Systems Analysis & Design ac.uk for further conventional methods of learning. Wide range of assessment types • Research in Education details including reports, presentations, You will be taught by computing • Computing Options essays, exams, research and You may and education specialists, who • Education Option or Elective also like... combine theory and practice in the development of IT applications. use of, and development of, learning Year 3 • Computing technologies. It will offer you the Additional Information • Professionalism in Context BSc (Hons) p66 opportunity to specialise in areas of • Single Honours • IT for Education Project • Education Studies IT such as information systems or • Opportunity to study abroad at • Computing Options BA (Hons) p87 web development and introduce you one of our partner universities • Education Options to the fundamentals of education in the USA, Canada, Europe, and, in particular, how IT can be New Zealand or Australia For a complete list of available used in a learning environment. modules, please visit our website.

This is a fascinating area where THE UNIVERSITY OF there is considerable investment WORCESTER’S UNIQUE, SPECIALIST DEGREE being made and the opportunities ENABLED ZERRIN TO for career progression for a well- ACHIEVE HER LONG- qualified individual are excellent. HELD AIM OF BECOMING AN IT TEACHER. During the course you will hone your problem-solving skills as well ZERRIN WOOD as becoming adept at research and evaluation. You will become an expert in communication using IT, while building your ability to work as part of a team.

www.worcester.ac.uk Integrated Children’s Services FdA

In partnership with Somerset SCITT Integrated Children’s Services UCAS Code Integrated Children’s FdA Services FdA L520 G, I FdA/ICS For the latest information and Course Introduction The course is run by a partner Course Content UCAS codes visit institution (Somerset SCITT) www.ucas.com at university approved centres This Foundation degree makes Year 1 of these institutions. Entry a significant contribution to the • Introduction to Study Skills Requirements professional understanding and • Reflective Journal necessary collaboration and Career Opportunities Passes A-C in four • Safeguarding & Well-being of GCSE subjects plus: communication between the wide This Foundation degree is designed Children & Young People range of professional services to support employment in a range • UCAS tariff: 60 • An Introduction to which work with children and their of children’s services and may also points from a Communication & Management families. It is intended to develop enable entry to relevant Level 6 6-unit award in Integrated Children’s Services the knowledge, understanding and Higher Education programmes, (or equivalent). (Accredited Key skills of those involved or interested such as Professional Practice • Introduction to the Skills at Level 3 can in inter-agency and interdisciplinary BA (Hons) which is currently Development of Children be counted towards work. It also contributes to the taught in the South West. & Young People (0-19 years) the tariff total) requirement to develop career • Understanding Motivation pathways, built on clearer After completing an Honours & Behaviour in Children • It is a requirement relationships between qualifications degree you may wish to progress & Young People of the programme further onto Masters Level that enable staff to progress within • Work-Based Project that all students partnership programmes, which undertaking the and across different sectors. (double module) include PGCE (teacher training), programme will be The Foundation degree in Integrated Postgraduate Professional Year 2 in a relevant work Children’s Services is designed to Development, PGDip and MA or • Reflective Journal environment, either address key issues regarding as a paid member MSc in Leadership and Management • Developing Collaboration communication, co-operative of staff or on a in Integrated Children’s Services. in Integrated Children’s working and shared professional voluntary basis Services (double module) aims and processes. These have • Applicants Assessment • Social & Emotional Development been the focus of national policy intending to study A variety of assessment methods of Children & Young People in safeguarding children and young the Foundation are used, both practical and (0-19 years) (double module) people since the first Laming Report. degree as part of a theoretical. These include: • Working with Vulnerable route to gaining a A key aim of the degree is to ensure • Formal (summative) assignments, Children & Young People higher professional that you and other students from which include a critical review • Work-Based Independent qualification different professional backgrounds of module learning outcomes Study (double module) (such as qualified develop a common understanding teacher status • Informal (formative) of meeting the needs of children For a complete list of available or higher level work-based tasks and young people through modules, please visit our website. teaching assistant collaborative working. The degree In addition, Accreditation of status) should is also intended to help meet Prior Experiential Learning THE COURSE IS RUN BY A note the entry your professional development (APEL) can be given for those PARTNER INSTITUTION – requirements for aspirations and needs which are students who have evidence of SOMERSET SCITT. those programmes specific to your employment setting. appropriate academic qualifications or work-based learning. You may also like... • Early Years FdA p85

111 Integrated Working with Children & Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

Integrated Working with Entry Children & Families Requirements • Foundation degree, BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Early Years FdA, DipHE, HND or equivalent qualification in Course Introduction It is possible to exit the Top-up Course Content Early Childhood degree with a Graduate Certificate Studies or award in Integrated Working with related subject Early Childhood is a multidisciplinary You will have the opportunity to subject relating to the study of Children & Families at Worcester. select modules that relate to your • GCSE English children from birth to eight years This award is available to a student future career plans, including a at Grade C in the context of the family, culture who has successfully completed selection of modules from the or equivalent 60 credits of the required evidence of and society. The provision of this Early Childhood Professional course on a full-time or part-time modules from the programme. Practice BA (Hons) degree. standard of written The Top-up degree should English, GCSE basis means that students will offer a Flexible and Distributed Maths at Grade receive an integrated and holistic You may also like... Delivery route from September C or equivalent approach to the subject, which 2014 (subject to approval). • Professional Practice BA is desirable encourages different perspectives (Hons) Top-up Degree p139 and respect for children, families • Experience of • Education Studies and other professional roles. Career Opportunities working with BA (Hons) p87 Integrated Working with Children & young children The course content and structure • Primary Initial Teacher Families graduates have knowledge and families have been developed to reflect a Education BA (Hons) p157 of the education and care of • A Disclosure & student-centred approach, enabling children from birth to eight years, • Early Years Initial Teacher Barring Service students from diverse but relevant giving a foundation for a range Training p84 check is required educational and professional of careers within childcare and • Early Childhood (Professional for this course backgrounds to build on previous education professions, including Practice) BA (Hons) p83 • Supportive learning and experience in Early social work, teaching, children’s academic reference Childhood. Reflective thinking and charities, nurseries, children and UCAS Code action are essential to students’ • Please see pages family centres, schools and the 172-175 or engagement with lifelong learning Integrated Working with Children health service. The Top-up degree www.worcester. and professional development. The & Families BA (Hons) Top-up also provides the academic route ac.uk for further subject draws on different disciplines Degree LX53 BA/IECS for the individual who wishes to details and professional backgrounds to gain their Early Years Teacher Status For the latest information and reflect the complexity of children’s Non-standard (EYTS) – please see page 84 for more UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com entry routes will lives and their development. information about this opportunity. also be considered. Students are supported in the We encourage development of a personal applications from philosophy of professional values Assessment THE SHARING OF GOOD candidates who can and continuous improvement. Varied assessment methods are PRACTICE, PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSIONS AND provide evidence used to make sure your final The course is also offered with DEBATES, GROUP PROJECTS of their ability to grade is an accurate reflection AND INDEPENDENT two of our partner colleges; at work at Level 6 of your performance during the WORKING SUPPORTED Halesowen College and at Matthew JENNIE WITHIN HER ROLE and substantial course. Knowledge, understanding AS AN EARLY YEARS AND Bolton College, Birmingham, as part experience in the and skills are assessed, as CHILDCARE CONSULTANT. of the Birmingham Metropolitan Early Years sector. well as your presentation and College. This provision is on a JENNIE, EARLY YEARS & If your qualification communication skills. Assessment part-time basis and possible full- CHILDCARE CONSULTANT is not listed, please methods include essays, journals, time basis pending demand. contact Admissions presentations, displays, reports, for advice. seminars and research projects.

www.worcester.ac.uk International Business BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees

• International Business BA (Hons) • International Finance BA (Hons) • International Human Resource Management BA (Hons) • International Marketing BA (Hons)

International Business UCAS Codes International BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees Business BA (Hons) 1 year full-time N121 BA/IntBI International Finance BA (Hons) Course Introduction Additional Information • E-Business N390 BA/IntFI • Economics for Business International Human • Single Honours These four Top-up degrees offer • Enhancing Organisations Resource Management a wide range of options and & Employability BA (Hons) N690 BA/HRMI opportunities for specialisation. Course Content • International Business Strategy* You will be encouraged to apply the • Intercultural Perspectives International Marketing BA (Hons) concepts and theories discussed to Core modules • Innovation & Intrapreneurship real-world settings and to develop International Business BA (Hons) N550 BA/IntMkt1 • International Marketing your practical skills. You will have • Intercultural Perspectives For the latest • International Banking & Finance* information and the opportunity to extend your • International Business Strategy knowledge and skills relating • Managing Emerging Issues* UCAS codes visit • International Marketing to the study of international • Services Marketing www.ucas.com business and/or experience of • Business Options • Strategic Marketing* an international culture. International Finance BA (Hons) • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & Entry Requirements Alongside your academic • Intercultural Perspectives Other Hidden Persuaders • Students must development, you will be able to • Strategic Accounting & • Strategic Accounting & Financial Management* have successfully develop your key transferable skills, Financial Management completed the • Strategic Challenges of HRM* including project management, • International Banking & Finance first two years of problem-solving, planning, analysis, • Business Options • Work-Based Learning a degree, or have organisation and implementation. * These modules are mandatory obtained a HND or You will become an efficient International Human Resource for some award titles. Foundation degree in communicator, while building your Management BA (Hons) either International teamwork and leadership skills. • Intercultural Perspectives For a complete list of available Business or Business • Strategic Challenges of HRM modules, please visit our website. plus experience of Career Opportunities • Managing Emerging Issues studying or working in an international These courses are ideal preparation • Business Options environment. for an international business International Marketing BA (Hons) Overseas students career in all trading businesses YUBING ENJOYED with an equivalent who import/export as well as • Intercultural Perspectives UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF qualification to the • Strategic Marketing in multinational corporations, WORCESTER AND STAYED above will also be international trade organisations, • International Marketing ON TO COMPLETE HER MASTERS. expected to have government, transportation or • Brand Management www.worcester.ac.uk/ IELTS 6.0 or above international aid. Alternatively, • Business Options community • We encourage they are an excellent entry route applications from to postgraduate (Masters) study. YUBING LI Business options those who have (Availability subject to award (or are working Assessment title selected and prior study) towards) appropriate A wide variety of assessment • Audit, Ethics & Governance qualifications in methods including case studies, • Brand Management* business, which would allow entry market profile research projects, • Business Project direct to Year 3 reports, presentations, business • Collaborative Leadership simulations and examinations. • Contemporary Advertising: Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More

113 International Business Management BA (Hons)

STUDY ABROAD AND LEARNING NEW LANGUAGES MAKE FOR AN EXCITING International Business SPECIALIST DEGREE WITH INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT. UCAS Code Management International Business Management BA (Hons) BA (Hons) 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich N122 BA/IBM For the latest information and Course Introduction market profile research projects, Business Management UCAS codes visit reports, presentations, business • EU, Human Rights & The www.ucas.com International Business Management simulations and examinations. Legal Environment is a specialist degree aimed at • Europe’s Economies Entry Additional Information Requirements students who wish to develop • Financial & Management their understanding of business • Single Honours Accounting • 280 UCAS tariff management within an international • Compulsory semester overseas • International Marketing points and GCSE context. The course has a Maths and English • Opportunity to take a • Leadership Principles & Practice compulsory semester overseas Language at Grade one year work placement • Macro & Micro Economics enabling you to experience business C or above. in a truly international setting. • Managing HR & Performance • Please see pages Course Content • Operations, Project & 172-175 or A key feature of this course Risk Management www.worcester. is the opportunity to select Mandatory modules include: • Public Relations & Campaigning ac.uk for further from a wide range of business Year 1 • Selling & Sales Management details options, both at Worcester and • Business Challenge • Tax & Financial Reporting overseas, in order to tailor the • Business Viability: Financial • Work-Based Learning You may course to suit your interests and & Economic Perspectives also like... developing global experience. • Language, World Cultures Year 3 • Business If you wish, you may also choose or Academic English • Applied Marketing Management to study one or two new modern • Marketing & Management Communications BA (Hons) p59 foreign languages (Chinese Perspectives • Audit, Ethics & Governance • Business (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Year 2 • Brand Management Specialist Degrees Japanese, Spanish). In Year 2 you • Business Options • Collaborative Leadership BA (Hons) p60 will spend a semester at one of our • Semester Study Abroad • Contemporary Advertising: partner universities – in the USA, Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More Canada, Europe, New Zealand Year 3 or Australia – where you will be • International Business Strategy • E-Business taught in English. There is also • Intercultural Perspectives • Economics for Business an opportunity to gain valuable • Enhancing Organisations Optional modules include: work experience in a placement & Employability year between Years 2 and 3. Year 2 • Financial Reporting • Advertising: Influence • Innovation & Intrapreneurship & Persuasion Career Opportunities • International Banking & Finance • Business Ethics This degree in International • International Business Project • Business Research Business Management is designed • International Marketing • Business Sustainability to underpin a successful career • Managing Emerging Issues in a business operating in a • Commercial Law • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & global context, in either a home- • Contemporary Marketing Other Hidden Persuaders based business or organisations Communications • Strategic Challenges of HRM operating further afield. • Creative Problem Solving • Strategic Accounting & • Customer Behaviour & Financial Management Assessment Decision-making • Strategic Marketing A wide variety of assessment • E-Business methods including case studies, • Entrepreneurship & Small • Work-Based Learning www.worcester.ac.uk Journalism BA (Hons)

YOU WILL BE TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND LEARN ESSENTIAL AND UP-TO-DATE TECHNIQUES.

Journalism UCAS Code Journalism BA (Hons) BA (Hons) P500 BA/Jour It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction opportunities in collaboration with • Study a modern approach to another course. local and national organisations. journalism as it evolves in a The University of rapidly changing media landscape Worcester’s degree At Worcester we offer you the Worcester’s Journalism course combinations add opportunity of becoming multi- achieved Broadcast Journalism • Learn about journalism for breadth to your studies skilled to meet the needs of Training Council accreditation newspapers, magazines, today’s media environment. television, radio and online and can enhance (pending) in July 2012, placing it in your employability. • Take a combined approach The department has strong links an elite group of universities. This to the theory and practice of For a complete list with industry. These include industry kitemark ensures that journalism, learning about the of combinations and a Media Diversity Partnership standards are delivered to the highest ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ UCAS codes visit with the BBC, and close links level. It also enables opportunities for www.ucas.com with the city’s community students to undertake a range of work • Benefit from work placements radio station, Youthcomm, placements within the broadcasting with local and national media Entry and the Worcester News. sector and supports them to compete organisations and produce Requirements effectively in the marketplace. your own published work • 280 UCAS tariff points The course provides grounding in • Studying journalism will help (Single Honours) journalism theory and practice you develop a wide range of and, through a hands-on approach, transferable skills. You’ll be able • 260 UCAS introduces you to the concept of to write clearly and simply, gather tariff points multi-platform delivery. Digital information from interviewing (Joint Honours) technology leads the way at Career Opportunities and research, organise yourself • Candidates should Worcester, with new industry and others, pay attention to have good English standard broadcast studios The University of Worcester detail and acquire excellent Language skills and the latest software for a Journalism course will provide time management skills. • Please see pages range of media productions. you with practical skills to work 172-175 or as a journalist, researcher, or in www.worcester. There is scope for you to develop Course Content related communications jobs ac.uk for further special skills as you move into such as public relations. You will details Years 2 and 3, with a range of • Introduction to Journalism be well placed to progress to pathways including broadcast, • Feature Writing postgraduate study in journalism You may also like... photography, print and politics. • Law, Ethics & Society or in a wide range of other areas. • Creative Digital Media A wide range of module options • Internet Journalism BA (Hons) p74 enables you to create your own Assessment • Magazine Production • Politics: People & distinct programme with topics Essays, seminar presentations, • Broadcast Journalism Power BA (Hons) p137 including sport, feature writing and journalistic writing and contributions • Reporting Politics • English Language TV researcher skills. Some modules to published projects. • Digital Reporting Techniques Studies BA (Hons) p88 engage with current debates on • Developing Careers • History the power and responsibility of the Additional Information • TV Research Skills BA (Hons) p103 media. There are opportunities to study abroad for one semester. • Single or Joint Honours, with option • Documentary Photography • Sports Studies to become the Major or Minor • Sports Journalism BSc (Hons) p154 You will be taught by industry part of a Joint Honours degree • Advanced Journalism • English Literary experts and learn essential and from students’ second year • Work Placement Module Studies BA (Hons) p89 up-to-date techniques that will • Suggested joint pathways to study • Media & Cultural make you more attractive to • Independent Study alongside Journalism include Studies prospective employers. There • Advanced Print English, Politics: People & Power BA (Hons) p123 are excellent work placement and Media & Cultural Studies 115 Learning Disabilities FdSc

In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College

UCAS Code Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities FdSc L512 HSCLD FdSc For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Progression Course Content Entry Alternatively, you may choose to go If you are interested in a career • Introduction to Study Skills Requirements on to further study at degree level. within Learning Disability services, On completion of the Foundation • Effective Communication • 60 UCAS or already work in this field and Degree, you are eligible to apply & Ethical Practice tariff points want to gain a qualification, for direct entry to the Top-up year • Understanding Health • Please see pages this course is for you. • Improving Service Quality 172-175 or of BSc (Hons) Health Sciences www.worcester. You will learn how to work or BA (Hons) Social Welfare. • Politics, Policy & Empowerment ac.uk for further effectively with individuals with in Learning Disability details a range of learning disabilities, Location of Study • Personal & Professional autistic spectrum disorders and • Shortlisted This course is also taught at Development in the Work Place applicants will challenging behaviours. Work-based Herefordshire and Ludlow College. • Applied Research & be invited for learning forms a significant part Evidence Based Practice interview of the course and will enable you Assessment • Experiences of Learning Disability to link theory to the workplace. • Enhanced Wide range of assessment types, & Associated Conditions Disclosure & During the programme, you including coursework assignments, • Interventions in Learning Disability Barring Service will spend time studying with reflective practice and portfolio & Associated Conditions check required other students undertaking of work, individual and group • Team Working & Enabling Others different Foundation degrees. You may presentations, case studies, group • Applied Human Biology The contribution of a wide work and project planning, reports & Managing Health also like... range of service users and carers and practical assessment. Conditions (optional) • Child & Adolescent is an important and valuable • Negotiated Contract Mental Health element of the course. Additional Information Module (optional) FdSc p64 Students work closely with service • Chance to progress to a • Individual Project Work • Health & Social users and carers. With dedicated relevant Top-up degree Based Learning Care FdSc p101 service user groups inputting and postgraduate study • Counselling to the teaching, students are • Can be studied part-time FdSc p72 encouraged to reflect on real issues • A significant component of the • Mental Health at a personal level and in the wider course consists of work-based FdSc p124 context. Students also have a learning. Applicants who are positive impact on service provision THERE IS SIGNIFICANT not currently employed in an SERVICE USER AND through a range of innovative environment working with people CARER INVOLVEMENT projects which are developed who have learning disabilities will IN THE COURSE. and designed in partnership need to secure a placement in a with service users and carers. suitable setting; equating to one day a week for the duration of the Career Opportunities course or 200 hours in each year Graduates can expect greater • Inter-professional learning employability and enhanced and vocational learning promotion prospects. The course is for individuals looking to progress within the Learning Disability services or for those interested in developing a career in this field. www.worcester.ac.uk Learning Support FdA

YOU WILL BE For partners see location of study ENCOURAGED TO DRAW UPON YOUR EXISTING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE Learning Support AND EXPERIENCE. UCAS Code Learning Support FdA FdA X300-, C, E FdA/LSpt For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com This course will support Entry This career-focused course is ideal • Preparing for Study employment in a range of Requirements for students who are currently educational settings and with a • Creative Curriculum employed in (or have access to) • 60 UCAS tariff wide range of learners including • Child Development a Learning Support environment. points mainstream and special schools, • Understanding Learning Support The course will develop a personal • Plus current/ educational support services, • Managing Challenging Behaviour approach to practice by furthering recent experience such as the Learning Support and your understanding of education. • Partnerships in Education of working with Behaviour Support Services. • Wider Aspects of Disability learners, minimum You will be encouraged to draw • Introduction to Research Methods two years, upon your existing skills, knowledge Progression • Inclusion in Theory & Practice and employed and experience as well as recognise or working in The course provides a sound basis • Supporting Additional Needs your strengths and resolve personal for further study at degree level a voluntary • School-Based Study professional development needs. including the Education Studies capacity within (double module) The course modules are designed Top-up BA (Hons) delivered at an appropriate • Talking & Listening with Others educational setting to give you the necessary expertise Worcester. Students may then and knowledge to confidently tackle choose to apply for a PGCE (Primary) • Meeting the National Agenda • A Disclosure & problems in a range of working or other teacher training route. • Evaluation Barring Service environments and to put your Current entry requirements for check is required studies to use in the real world. teaching courses can be found on for this course You will engage in a range of learning the Department for Education • Applicants with no and assessment styles and be (DfE) website. There may also formal qualifications encouraged to become effective be the possibility of applying to may be considered for Mature Student and independent in researching enter Level 5 of the BA (Hons) Entry Routes and presenting work. Work-based Primary Initial Teacher Education assignments will enable you to at the University of Worcester. • Please see pages engage with your own practice and 172-175 or to share knowledge and expertise Location of Study www.worcester. with others through activities such ac.uk for further The course is run at the University details as group work and presentations. of Worcester and also in association In the second year of the course with South Worcestershire You may you will undertake a work-based College (Evesham campus), also like... study which will allow you, with Herefordshire and Ludlow College • Early Years FdA p85 individual tutorial support, to focus and Halesowen College. on a particular area of interest • Integrated within your professional practice. Assessment Children’s Services FdA p111 Written assignments, individual • Teaching & and group presentations, case Learning FdA p158 studies and portfolios. Problem-based learning and workplace investigation skills.

117 Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers CPD

• Diploma in Teaching & Learning English in the Lifelong Learning Sector • Diploma in Teaching & Learning ESOL in the Lifelong Learning Sector Lifelong Learning Entry Qualifications for Teachers Requirements • DTLLS, PGCE or Diplomas in Teaching and Learning CertEd or other appropriate English/ESOL initial teacher training award Course Introduction CPD diplomas represent some Course Content • Level 3 personal of the most up-to-date teaching skills in English qualifications available. The • Personal & Professional • GCSE English Diplomas in Teaching & content has been informed by Development Learning (English/ESOL) key learning theory and recent Language • Literacy, Learning & Teaching and Maths or research findings. Principles of Are you interested in developing • Literacy, ESOL & the Learners equivalent your teaching skills in English inclusion and collaborative learning • ESOL Theories & Frameworks • A Disclosure & or ESOL? The CPD diplomas will underpin your learning. • ESOL Learning & Teaching Barring Service are part of a suite of teacher check is required education programmes. The Career Opportunities • Literacy Theories & Frameworks for this course courses are for new or experienced The nature of teaching and learning For a complete list of available • Access to required teachers who wish to develop in the lifelong learning sector modules, please visit our website. teaching hours: their subject skills and acquire a is changing rapidly, generating 75 hours of subject specific qualification. The new opportunities and new roles teaching practice diplomas are one year part-time and responsibilities for teachers. per diploma programmes taught by members Progression through a CPD THE COURSES ARE FOR NEW of the Centre for Secondary and diploma programme will develop OR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS You may Post-Compulsory Education. your teaching skills, personal TO DEVELOP SUBJECT SKILLS. also like... As a teacher undertaking the learning and level of critical • Education Studies programme you will develop evaluation, providing you with the BA (Hons) p87 skills, knowledge and critical confidence, skills and knowledge • CET/DET understanding of learning and to seek further professional Programmes for teaching issues in the post- and career opportunities. Teachers in the compulsory sector. You will Lifelong Learning Assessment apply these qualities to your Sector p119 own professional practice Coursework, including: written and demonstrate effective assignments, teaching plans, learning and teaching in your reflective journal, presentations, own subject specialism. research reports, analysis of theory and practice, observations of teaching, portfolio of evidence.

www.worcester.ac.uk Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers ITT Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

In partnership with Bournville College and Halesowen College Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers Entry Requirements CET (Certificate in Education & Training) • Level 3 personal skills in the subject DET (Diploma in Education & Training) specialism • GCSE English Course Introduction Career Opportunities Assessment Language and Maths at Grade C The nature of teaching and learning Coursework, including: written The University of Worcester or Level 2 Key Skills in the Lifelong Learning Sector assignments, teaching plans, in Communication Partnership offers a suite of is changing rapidly, generating reflective journal, presentations, and Application programmes that meet national new opportunities and new roles research reports, analysis of theory of Number professional standards (for and responsibilities for teachers. and practice, observations of Lifelong Learning UK) for teachers • A Disclosure & Progression through the initial teaching, portfolio of evidence. in post-compulsory education Barring Service teacher training programme settings and has been graded check is required will develop your teaching skills, for this course as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2010). Additional Information personal learning and professional • The initial teacher training • Access to a subject The initial teacher training courses in practice, providing you with the programmes have been developed specialist mentor the partnership provide opportunities confidence, skills and knowledge by the University in partnership in a ‘regulated for you to gain the most up-to-date to seek further professional with FE colleges in the West location’ teaching qualifications available. and career opportunities. Midlands. The programmes • Access to required The qualifications you can achieve The programme also enables are delivered at partnership number of teaching are: Certificate in Education & progression on to the final year colleges which currently include hours: 30 hours for Training and Diploma in Education of the Education Studies BA Bournville and Halesowen the CET and 100 & Training. The Diploma is a two (Hons) (for those who haven’t hours for the DET year part-time programme. got a degree already) delivered Course Content • Applicants with no Modules within the programme at the University of Worcester. formal qualifications may be considered are sequenced to ensure you are There is also possible progression CET or DET Year 1 for Mature Student adequately prepared for the teaching to Masters Level programmes • Learning & Teaching Theory Entry Routes role through planning for learning for those who have a degree. • The Teacher as Subject Specialist and developing skills in teaching, • The Inclusive Teacher You may enabling learning, assessment, research, professional development DET Year 2 also like... and professional identity. • The Teacher as • Education Studies Curriculum Designer BA (Hons) p87 The content of the course has been • The Teacher as Researcher • Lifelong Learning informed by key learning theory and • The Professional Teacher Qualifications for recent research findings. Principles Teachers: Diplomas of inclusion and collaborative in Teaching and learning will underpin your learning. Learning English/ ESOL p118

AFTER THE LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA, SIMON COMPLETED A DEGREE IN EDUCATION STUDIES AND IS NOW AT OXFORD STUDYING FOR AN MA IN EDUCATION.

SIMON THOMAS

119 Management BA (Hons)

UCAS Code Management Management BA (Hons) N201 BA/Mgt BA (Hons) For the latest 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Entry Your specialist Management degree Management BA (Hons) is a Year 1 Requirements will prepare you for a wide range specialist degree designed to • Business Challenge of career options in commercial, • 280 UCAS tariff develop graduates capable of (double module) points and GCSE public and voluntary/non-profit being effective employees and • Business Viability: Financial Maths and English sectors, and will prepare you for a leaders, as well as managers, keen & Economic Perspectives Language at Grade career as a management consultant to champion change and confront (double module) C or above or as a manager of a particular difficulties. In addition to recognising business function, perhaps via a • Marketing & Management • Please see pages what makes a business viable, this company management training Perspectives (double module) 172-175 or degree explores the management scheme. If you wish to continue your • Business Options (e.g. Business www.worcester. of people, operations, projects and studies, our Masters programmes Law; Web & E-Business) or Elective ac.uk for further risk. It also considers the roles of details in Management or International (e.g. Business & Social Enterprise) ethics, sustainability, leadership and Management would be a good intercultural awareness in enhancing You may complement to your first degree. Year 2 (content will vary if you also like... organisational performance. choose to spend a semester at a partner university overseas) • Business Particular emphasis is placed Assessment • Leadership Principles & Management on exploring the management A wide variety of methods including: Practice (double module) BA (Hons) p59 function as it relates to all types of case studies, research projects, • Managing HR & Performance • Business Specialist organisations from blue-chip global reports, presentations, business (double module) Degrees BA (Hons), companies to small businesses and simulations and examinations. Management public and voluntary sectors. Like • Operations, Project & Risk pathway p60 all our degrees in management, this Additional Information Management (double module) course has been mapped against the • Business Options (e.g. Business National Occupational Standards • Single Honours Research; Business Sustainability; set by the Management Standards • Opportunity to study abroad at Creative Problem Solving; Centre – the Government-recognised one of our partner universities Entrepreneurship & Small standards setting body for the in the USA, Canada, Europe, Business Management; Selling & management and leadership areas. New Zealand or Australia Sales Management) or Elective • Opportunity to take a You will develop skills in problem- one year work placement Year 3 solving, logical thinking, business • Collaborative Leadership analysis, creativity, teamwork, • Investigate starting your • Enhancing Organisations leadership, effective and persuasive own business & Employability communication, time and project • International Business Strategy management, personal initiative and self-reliance, together with AFTER A CAREER-BOOSTING • Managing Emerging Issues PLACEMENT YEAR, NOW AT a sensitivity to diversity. THE START OF AN EXCITING • Strategic Challenges of HRM CAREER WITH APPLE. For a complete list of available Membership of the Chartered www.worcester.ac.uk/ Management Institute is guaranteed community modules, please visit our website. for students successfully completing this degree. JAMES ADAMS

www.worcester.ac.uk Marketing BA (Hons)

NOW MAXIMISING WEBSITE PROMOTIONS, DEVELOPING NEW BUSINESS AND ANALYSING ONLINE CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR AS ASSISTANT ONLINE MERCHANDISING MANAGER Marketing AT ARGOS. UCAS Code www.worcester.ac.uk/ Marketing BA (Hons) BA (Hons) community N501 BA/Mkt 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich STUART JOHNSTON For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com Your Worcester degree in Marketing Entry Marketing BA (Hons) is a fully Year 1 will prepare you to work ‘in-house’ Requirements integrated specialist Marketing • Business Viability: Financial in a wide range of product and degree in which you will have & Economic Perspectives • 280 UCAS tariff service organisations, charities the opportunity to explore a (double module) points and GCSE or the public sector. Typical roles Maths and English range of contemporary aspects • Creative Communications: Ideas include marketing manager/assistant Language at Grade of marketing in more depth. & Impacts (double module) manager, product manager, brand C or above There is particular emphasis manager, marketing analyst, sales • Marketing & Management on the global and intercultural • Please see pages consultant, events manager or Perspectives (double module) context in which marketing and 172-175 or web marketer. You may choose to • Business Option (e.g. Business trade occurs. This course seeks www.worcester. work within a specialist marketing, Law; Web & E-business) or Elective to inspire you to function as an ac.uk for further advertising, public relations, (e.g. Business & Social Enterprise) details instinctive marketer who adopts and Internet or research agency or champions marketing both as an to take a broader management Year 2 (content will vary if you You may underpinning business philosophy or business development role in choose to spend a semester at and management function. Like also like... risk management, accountancy, a partner university overseas) all our marketing degrees, this • Marketing, banking, insurance, investment, • Contemporary Marketing course is mapped against the Advertising & retail or general management. Communications (double module) Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Public Relations If you wish to continue your • Customer Behaviour & Decision BA (Hons) p122 Professional Marketing Standards. Making (double module) studies, our Masters programmes • Business You will learn to be an excellent in Marketing would be a good • Business Options (e.g. Marketing Specialist Degrees communicator, analyst, problem- complement to your first degree. Research; Advertising Influence BA (Hons), solver, decision-maker, teamworker & Persuasion; Business Marketing and business strategist, as well as Assessment Research; Public Relations & pathway p60 Campaigning; Selling & Sales developing skills in creative thinking, A wide variety of assessment Management) or Elective time management, personal methods are used, including initiative, self-reliance, organisation, case studies, research projects, prioritisation, responsiveness, Year 3 reports, presentations, business • International Business Strategy proactivity and reflective thinking. simulations and examinations. • Strategic Marketing CIM Accredited Study Centre - (double module) The University of Worcester has Additional Information • Business Options (e.g. Applied joined forces with CIM to give our • Single Honours Marketing Communications; students the opportunity to gain • Opportunity to study abroad at Brand Management; International CIM professional qualifications one of our partner universities Marketing; Services Marketing; through their Multi Award Pathway in the USA, Canada, Europe, Integrated Marketing (MAP). CIM qualifications are highly New Zealand or Australia Communications Project) sought after by employers, and • Opportunity to take a • Marketing Project or MAP alongside this degree ensures one year work placement Work-Based Learning we are equipping our students • Investigate starting your with the best opportunities for For a complete list of available own business a successful marketing career. modules, please visit our website.

121 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons)

SIX WEEK INTERNSHIP AT A LONDON INTEGRATED ADVERTISING AGENCY Marketing, Advertising LED TO JUNIOR PUBLISHER MANAGER ROLE AT MOBILE ADVERTISING UCAS Code & Public Relations PLATFORM TAPJOY. Marketing, JULIA OGNIEVA Advertising & Public BA (Hons) Relations BA (Hons) 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich NP5F BA/MAPR For the latest information and Course Introduction students the opportunity to gain Course Content UCAS codes visit CIM professional qualifications www.ucas.com This is a specialist, dynamic course through their Multi Award Pathway Year 1 providing a sound understanding (MAP). CIM qualifications are highly • Business Viability: Financial Entry sought after by employers, and MAP Requirements of marketing communications & Economic Perspectives theory and practice, built on a solid alongside this degree ensures we (double module) • 280 UCAS tariff are equipping our students with the foundation of general business • Creative Communications: Ideas points and GCSE best opportunities for a successful understanding. It is designed to & Impacts (double module) Maths and English prepare you for an exciting career marketing career. Language at Grade • Marketing & Management on either the client or agency side C or above Perspectives (double module) of the marketing communications • Please see pages • Business Option (e.g. Web industry. It signals your aspirations Career Opportunities and E-business) or Elective 172-175 or to become a dedicated marketing www.worcester. This course is designed to underpin communications specialist. ac.uk for further a successful career in marketing, Year 2 (content will vary if you details You will apply concepts and theories advertising, public relations or choose to spend a semester at explored during your course in general management across all a partner university overseas) You may ‘real settings’. For example, you business sectors, including • Advertising: Influence & also like... will take an advertising campaign agency or client organisations. Persuasion (double module) from the first stage of product • Contemporary Marketing • Marketing It is also an ideal base for interrogation through to the final Communications (double module) BA (Hons) p121 postgraduate study. • Business Specialist stage of client proposals. You will • Public Relations & Campaigning Degrees BA have the opportunity to develop Assessment (double module) (Hons), Marketing, sophisticated advertising plans • Business Option (e.g. Business Advertising or based on extensive research and A wide variety of assessment Research; Marketing Research; Public Relations analysis, including target markets, methods are used, including Customer Behaviour & Decision pathway p60 media consumption, positioning case studies, research projects, Making; Selling & Sales reports, presentations, business • Advertising and creative development. You Management; E-business; Work- simulations and examinations. BA (Hons) p43 will explore aspects of customer Based Learning) or Elective behaviour and psychology and the persuasive power and influence Additional Information Year 3 of marketing communications. • Single Honours • Advertising Campaign (double module) During the course you will hone • Opportunity to study abroad at • Brand Management your problem-solving skills as well one of our partner universities • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & as becoming adept at planning, in the USA, Canada, Europe, Other Hidden Persuaders analysis and organisation. You will New Zealand or Australia (double module) develop your personal efficiency, • Opportunity to take a alongside opportunities to build one year work placement • Strategic Marketing your teamwork and leadership • Flexibility to change to (double module) skills. You will become an expert an alternative business • Business Option (e.g. Applied communicator, with innovation, course after Year 1 Marketing Communications; creativity and entrepreneurship International Marketing; as your key attributes. This degree is Services Marketing) recognised by the RECOGNISED The University of Worcester has COURSE Chartered Institute of For a complete list of available joined forces with CIM to give our Public Relations (CIPR). modules, please visit our website. www.worcester.ac.uk Media & Cultural Studies BA (Hons)

Media & Cultural Studies UCAS Code Media & Cultural BA (Hons) Studies BA (Hons) P392 BA/MCS It is also possible to study this degree in Course Introduction You can take the course as a Single Additional Information combination with Honours subject, or combine it with, another course. • Available as Single or Joint Honours In three years on our degree course for example, Journalism, Human The University of you will have the opportunity to Geography or a practical course • Study media from the perspective Worcester’s degree study everything from newspapers such as Creative Digital Media. of their production and audience combinations to television, music to advertising, reception as well as focus on add breadth to your studies and film to the Internet, and will be Top up your studies a range of media texts from can enhance your taught by experts in areas that range to degree level news coverage of war to soaps • An excellent subject to employability. across television advertising, popular You may be eligible to enter directly combine with others including For a complete list culture, pornography, gender, war onto the Media & Cultural Studies reporting, children and the media, English, Journalism, Film, of combinations and course in Year 2 if you have an UCAS codes visit and environmentalism. With Politics, Sociology and Graphic appropriate HND in Media. www.ucas.com their help, you will get to consider Design & Multimedia the pivotal role played by media Career Opportunities Entry and culture in shaping both your Course Content Graduates of media and cultural Requirements identity and your understanding studies work in a wide range of of national and global events. • Studying Media & Culture • 260 UCAS careers to which communication • Applying Media & Cultural tariff points Studied as either Single Honours skills are central, including Studies Theory • Please see pages or jointly with another subject, marketing and public relations, • Popular Cultures 172-175 or Media & Cultural Studies at publishing, media and journalism, www.worcester. • Media & Social Change Worcester is an academic rather business and industry, charities ac.uk for further than a practical degree. As such, and public administration. The • Gender & Representation details the broad knowledge that you course also provides a sound • Introduction to Television will gain will offer enhanced basis for postgraduate study. • Introduction to New Media You may employment opportunities across • Popular Music & Cultural Change also like... the media and cultural industries. Assessment • Research in Media & Culture • English Furthermore, in a ‘media society’, A range of traditional and innovative • War, Democracy & the Media Language Studies where an understanding of how methods including essays, BA (Hons) p88 to communicate is all-important, • Gender & Popular Fiction presentations, research projects, • Journalism graduates of media and cultural • Independent Research Project blogs, journals and creative writing. BA (Hons) p115 studies courses now work in a wide • Gender, Philosophy & range of other industries, and are Popular Culture • Sociology BA (Hons) p143 involved in designing websites, ALICE FOUND GRADUATE • TV Times EMPLOYMENT AT • Film Studies writing publicity and press material, MEDIACOM AFTER • Work Project BA (Hons) p92 and running media training. With FINISHING HER DEGREE • Screening the Nation employment sectors including AND WORKS ON BRANDS SUCH AS MG AND BENTLEY. • Radio Times marketing, public relations, • Green Media event management, teaching, ALICE HADLEY business, and the public sector, it For a complete list of available is perhaps unsurprising that Media modules, please visit our website. Studies is now identified as one of the top ten degree subjects for producing employable graduates.

123 Mental Health FdSc

UCAS Code Mental Health Mental Health FdSc L515, FdSc/MH FdSc For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Entry There will be opportunities open This nationally recognised • Introduction to Study Skills Requirements to you in the health and caring qualification is suitable for anyone professions and in statutory, • Effective Communication • 60 UCAS working or wanting to work to & Ethical Practice tariff points voluntary and private organisations. improve the mental health and • Understanding Health • An Enhanced psychological well-being of people • Improving Service Quality Disclosure & and to work with their families and Progression • Politics, Policy & Empowerment Barring Service carers in a range of health and social Alternatively, on completion, you in Mental Health check is required care settings. The Foundation degree are eligible to apply for direct for this course, plus develops knowledge and skills that entry to the third year of the • Personal & Professional an Occupational employers are looking for across the Undergraduate Modular Scheme Development in the Work Place Health check spectrum of mental health services. at the University of Worcester on • Applied Research & • Please see pages The course contributes to personal the Social Welfare BA (Hons) and Evidence Based Practice 172-175 or and career development and has Health related Top-up Degrees. • Experiences of Mental Distress www.worcester. been developed in partnership with • Interventions in Mental Distress ac.uk for further local and regional employers. Assessment • Team Working & Enabling Others details The course has a strong vocational Wide variety of assessment • Applied Human Biology You may focus and prepares you for work types, including coursework & Managing Health also like... to support and promote mental assignments, reflective practice Conditions (optional) and portfolio work, individual • Child & Adolescent health and well-being in health • Negotiated Contract and group presentations, case Mental Health and social care settings, both Module (optional) studies, leaflets, posters, reports FdSc p64 statutory and non-statutory. • Individual Project Work and practical assessment. Based Learning • Learning The taught component of the course Disabilities will normally be delivered one day Additional Information For a complete list of available FdSc p116 a week across two semesters per modules, please visit our website. • The degree can be studied • Counselling year. A significant component of the FdSc p72 course must be made up of work- either full or part-time over based learning. Students who are a minimum of two years and not in suitable employment will be a maximum of five years supported to seek a placement in a mental health setting one day a week for the duration of the course.

JENN HAS ENHANCED HER INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND HAS NOW MOVED ON TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING.

JENN BREMER

www.worcester.ac.uk Midwifery BSc (Hons)

THE STAFF HERE HAVE DEFINITELY FOSTERED MY INTERESTS – THEY’RE VERY SUPPORTIVE AND VERY Midwifery ENCOURAGING. UCAS Code Midwifery BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) JACCI RICHARDSON B720 BSc/Mid For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction The learning and teaching approach Additional Information www.ucas.com on the Midwifery course is based • The course commences in Entry This three year, full-time course on an Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) February and September each Requirements will enable you to become a curriculum. This approach helps you year (subject to regional contract) knowledgeable, competent to develop a range of transferable • 300 UCAS tariff midwife and join this rewarding skills through working in small • No university tuition fees points (to include profession. Students are well groups to explore scenarios from • Income assessed NHS student at least one supported by an enthusiastic team practice in real depth. Our aim is to bursaries are available relevant subject e.g. Psychology, of midwife teachers who enjoy develop individuals who have the • Supported elective placements Sociology, Biology effective partnership working attributes and skills to challenge are negotiable in the UK or Health & Social with the local NHS Trusts. practice appropriately and stand up and abroad in Year 3 for a high quality service for women. Care), with 5 GCSEs Successful completion of this course Grade C or above Course Content will lead to the dual award of a BSc Career Opportunities including English, Honours degree and professional Maths & Science Midwifery practice is very Each year, students apply the registration with the Nursing and • Please contact diverse and all midwives have work that they do within their Midwifery Council. As a registered Admissions for an important part to play in Enquiry Based Learning groups to midwife you will be well prepared alternative promoting public health and support the learning outcomes to meet the needs of women qualifications providing accessible maternity of three modules. These are: and their families throughout • Enhanced Disclosure services. Career opportunities the childbearing experience. • Life-Long Learner, 30 credits & Barring Service include clinical specialism, teaching, • Theoretical Foundations of check and The course requires a great deal of research and management. As Midwifery, 30 credits Occupational Health commitment and it spans 45 weeks a registered midwife, you will checks required of each year. Students spend 23 also have the opportunity to • Midwifery Practice, 60 credits • Evidence of recent weeks in clinical practice and 22 undertake further study at the academic study weeks at university, acquiring the University of Worcester, including (within 5 years) and theoretical and transferable skills a range of specialist modules contributing to the that support graduate qualities that include mentor preparation, health/wellbeing of and underpin clinical practice. examination of the newborn, others contraception, sexual health and During clinical placements you will • IELTS score of 7 or the MSc in Advancing Practice. work under the supervision of an above where English experienced midwife mentor. You is not your first will learn first-hand how to respond Assessment language effectively and appropriately to • Formative and summative • Shortlisted the diverse needs of childbearing assessment of clinical practice applicants will be women and their families. The • Group presentation invited to a selection clinical practice element of the • Patchwork text “webfolio” day course means that you are placed in • Unseen, scenario-based You may a variety of community and hospital examinations settings throughout Herefordshire also like... • An independent study in Year 3 and Worcestershire. These include • Nursing community based clinics; antenatal, BSc (Hons) p126 labour and postnatal wards. Some • Psychology BSc travelling within the counties (Hons) p140 will therefore be required. 125 Nursing BSc (Hons)

• Adult Nursing • Children’s Nursing • Mental Health Nursing Fields of Practice UCAS Code Nursing Adult Nursing B740 Children’s BSc (Hons) Nursing B730 Mental Health Nursing B760 Course Introduction Our programme, first and foremost Children’s Health: You may aims to produce excellent future Meeting the specific needs of nurses, who are fit for purpose and children, young people and their also like... Preparation for Clinical Practice: able to meet the key nursing needs families is at the core of children’s • Health & Social Do you want to make a difference of all patient groups, but who also nursing. You will become safe and Care FdSc p99 to someone else’s life? Nurses make develop specialist skills for their responsive practitioners who can • Sports Therapy an essential contribution to the chosen field of practice. You will work collaboratively with other BSc (Hons) p158 care, support and rehabilitation of study subjects including: anatomy health professionals to provide people whose health is affected by • Midwifery and physiology, pharmacology, high quality child and family illness, injury or chronic disease. At BSc (Hons) p123 psychology, sociology, health and centred care in both child health Worcester we develop professional, disease, law, ethics, values and and social care provision. Future Entry flexible and responsive nursing research methodology and apply children’s nurses need to be able graduates, who are not only caring Requirements this learning in practice settings. to empower each child and their and compassionate, but who are self- • NHS regulations family to receive individualised care. aware, reflective practitioners who Our state-of-the-art simulation require nursing Child nurses provide the health have the ability to think critically. facility and skills suite will enable students to obtain care support necessary for children satisfactory you to practice in a safe environment The Pre-Registration Nursing degree to reach their full potential. health clearance to gain confidence and competence programme acknowledges that and an Enhanced to enhance your practice experience. Mental Health: nursing is a practice-based, academic Disclosure & Barring Mental health nurses support and and professional discipline. Our Service check Adult Health: promote the recovery of those curriculum is designed and delivered Adult nurses focus on the needs suffering from acute or long-term • Shortlisted in partnership with local health applicants will of patients with a diverse range mental health needs. Mental health providers and with those who use be invited for of health and dependency needs. nurses are effective communicators, health services through our strong interview You will learn how to assess, plan able to collaborate with the service user and carer network. You and implement their physical and multidisciplinary team to support • Acceptable will gain practice experience in a emotional care requirements, person-centred recovery. Informed performance at range of health settings supported particularly addressing the specific by critical engagement, promotion interview. All by qualified nurse mentors. The candidates will needs of the ageing population. of principles of self-determination changing demands on health services be interviewed Adult field of practice nurses and self-management, mental means that future nurses will need to by appropriate are articulate, flexible, decision- health nurses shape current be politically astute and innovative, academic, makers able to promote health and future mental health with excellent communication practice staff and and well-being, prioritise care and agendas and developments. service users and interpersonal skills, who seek implement evidence-based nursing to work in partnership with, and • Please see pages practice. They work collaboratively empower, service users and their 172-175 or with the interprofessional team, families and who are motivated www.worcester. service users and their families, to take a lead in quality health ac.uk for further respecting their rights, choices details care developments and initiatives. and wishes. The emphasis is on These are the characteristics that providing a high quality experience we develop in our students. for all service users, in a wide range of health care settings.

www.worcester.ac.uk Entry Requirements (All branches) • 300 UCAS tariff points (unfortunately we Practice Experience and Children’s placements include: Additional Information do not accept NVQs Career Opportunities The acute setting, experience at level 2 or 3) with school nurses and health • Three years full-time • Access Diploma, • No university tuition fees Fifty per cent of the programme visitors, the Community Children’s full award of 60 takes place in the practice setting Nursing Team, caring for newborn • Two intake dates each year credits; 45 credits where you will experience a range of babies and children with learning (September and February) at level 3, 30 credits challenging and exciting placements. and physical disabilities. for the Adult field must be achieved at merit or distinction Practice experience takes • One intake a year Adult placements include: place within the counties of (September) for the Children’s • Evidence of recent academic study Medical and surgical areas, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. and Mental Health fields critical care settings, individuals’ • Planned and supported (within 5 years) homes, and older people’s Opportunities exist for practice opportunity to undertake an • GCSE English services and primary care. experience overseas or to a overseas elective placement Language & Maths specialist placement within the • Practice Experience and Grade C or above, Mental Health UK. Additional funding may Career Opportunities or an acceptable placements include: be available for placements equivalent The acute setting, caring for older within the European Union. • IELTS 7.0 (if English people, individuals recovering Successful completion of the is not your first from mental health problems, language) community services and specialist programme leads to registration as placements including substance a Registered Nurse with the Nursing misuse and child and adolescent & Midwifery Council. Once you mental health services. have completed the course and registered with the NMC, you can practice in the UK and overseas. You PRE-REGISTRATION can work within the NHS, voluntary NURSING STUDENTS, and independent sectors. You can SELECTED WITH THE HELP OF SERVICE USERS AND continue to study at postgraduate CARERS, PRACTICE CLINICAL level following registration at SKILLS WITHIN THE UK AND OVERSEAS. Masters and PhD level to continue www.worcester.ac.uk to enhance your practice. Assessment There will be continual assessment of practice, in addition to a range of theory assessments which will provide you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude to be a competent nurse.

127 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree

UCAS Code Nursing Studies Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Assessment Course Content Entry There are a wide range of The one year Top-up degree • Nursing Research Requirements assessment types including programme at the University case studies, critical incident • Chronic Disease Management: • For BSc: a of Worcester is designed for analysis, work-based projects and Long-term Conditions recognised nursing international students who have independent and group projects. • End of Life & Palliative Care qualification in a nursing qualification within your home country • Leading Clinical Teams their own country and would like (equivalent to • Independent Study to achieve a graduate profile and Added Value Opportunity- diploma level the Overseas Nursing study in UK) further their career prospects. For a complete list of available Programme modules, please visit our website. • IELTS score of Nurses can meet with other If after successfully completing the 6 or above students from the UK and overseas BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies and to top up their existing nursing • Appropriate entry having worked for a minimum of one qualifications to level 6 study to visa to UK year after qualifying in your home achieve an Honours degree. The country, there is the opportunity pathway has been designed to • For ONP: a to undertake the Overseas Nursing promote professionalism in nursing. minimum of one Programme. This involves a period of year working as This full-time programme starting unpaid full-time supervised practice a qualified nurse in September runs once a year. (usually 3-6 months) and will incur after registration in Throughout the curriculum there is a an additional cost. This will vary your home country strong emphasis on professionalism, depending on the placement but will • Decision letter research appreciation, clinical be in the region of approximately from the NMC governance and practice £100 per week for between 3-6 stating the practice development. This will allow nurses months depending on the NMC requirement to review and critique their work, and decision letter. Please see our (usually 3-6 plan and make critically informed website for the latest course fees and months) decisions in relation to nursing. information: www.worcester.ac.uk • There will be an additional charge Career Opportunities for placement THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR NURSES TO ENHANCE learning. Up to date Many healthcare related job THEIR EMPLOYABILITY IN AN costs are available opportunities are looking for INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT. from the University employees with graduate skills. • IELTS score of This course is ideal for nurses to 7 in all areas enhance their employability in • Successful an international context. It will completion of also provide an excellent route to your degree at postgraduate (Masters) study and the University the Overseas Nursing Programme. of Worcester • Please see pages 172-175 or www.worcester. ac.uk for further details www.worcester.ac.uk Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

BRIONY HAS BEEN AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND HAS ENJOYED NEARLY EVERY DAY OF HER Occupational Therapy WORKING CAREER. UCAS Code BRIONY WILLIAMS Occupational BSc (Hons)* Therapy BSc (Hons) B930 BSc/OT Entry Requirements Course Introduction Worcestershire to ensure that it • Clinical skills developed addresses changing health needs and through practice at university in • 300-340 UCAS tariff points plus Occupational Therapy is a rewarding embraces contemporary practice. simulated home environment 5 GCSEs at A*-C and flexible career which provides Graduates of the Occupational and simulation suites in addition including English practitioners the opportunity to Therapy programme are eligible to work-based learning Language, Maths for membership of the British • Leadership skills embedded work with a wide range of people. and Science Occupational Therapists assess and Association of Occupational throughout the course work with adults and children who Therapists and can apply for • Business and entrepreneurial • Biology, Human Biology, PE, have a physical illness, learning or professional registration with the skills included in the curriculum Psychology, physical disability or mental health Health Care Professions Council. • Teaching by staff who are Sociology or Sports problems. Occupational Therapists experts in their field Career Opportunities Science Level 3 assess people’s ability to engage in • Strong links with local qualification the daily activities and occupations This course prepares you to work as clinicians which enhance required that are important to them and a Registered Occupational Therapist student work-based learning • Shortlisted assist them to achieve their personal within the NHS and in community candidates will be goals and gain independence. settings, industry, independent Course Content interviewed Occupational Therapists work and voluntary sectors. In addition, • General Studies with people in their own homes, in there are opportunities to work • Occupational Therapy Practice not acceptable community units, hospitals, social in education, research, service Skills & Self-leadership for this subject services and even in prisons. management and overseas. • Introduction to Foundation • Please see pages Sciences for Occupational In ensuring you benefit from an Assessment 172-175 or inter-professional experience you Therapists www.worcester. will share some teaching with Students will be continuously • Interpersonal Skills, Values ac.uk for further students on our BSc Physiotherapy assessed in professional practice & Self-awareness for details course and will attend conference and will have a range of theory Health Professions • All offers are days alongside other health assessments including essays, • Professional Practice for subject to professional students. You will be presentations and reports. Occupational Therapists 1 satisfactory supported by an experienced and • Applied Sciences for Health Clearance enthusiastic course team. A feature Additional Information Occupational Therapists and Enhanced of the course is the close links Disclosure & • Small cohorts • Professional Practice for between the University lecturers Barring Service • The course commences in Occupational Therapists 2 and placement mentors in the local check. September and is three years full- • Research & Evidence-Based area. We are committed to the time and up to five years part-time Practice for Health Professionals effective integration of theory to You may • There are strong links with practice and this is a key feature • Teamworking & Leadership also like... practice – students will spend a of our course. The course has for Health Professionals • Physiotherapy significant period of time working a strong and unique leadership • Exploring Professional Diversity; BSc (Hons) p135 in practice alongside clinicians element that runs throughout the Enhancing Employability • Sports Therapy • Shared study with physiotherapy, programme and will help equip you • Leadership & Management BSc (Hons) p156 sports therapy, nursing and to be an exceptional practitioner. • Independent Study health and social care students, • Professional Practice for This course is designed and where appropriate, to maximise Occupational Therapists 3 delivered in partnership with inter-professional learning Occupational Therapists working for health professions *Subject to validation across Herefordshire and 129 Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Management BSc (Hons)

In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College Outdoor Adventure UCAS Code Leadership & Management Outdoor Adventure Leadership & BSc (Hons)* Management BSc (Hons) XN92 BSc/OALM For the latest Course Introduction WORKED IN THE DOLOMITES Course Content information AS A GUIDE ON MOUNTAIN and UCAS codes visit WALKS AND VIA FERRATA. Work in the dynamic, physically • Foundations of Outdoor www.ucas.com NOW AT MARLBOROUGH and emotionally challenging field of COLLEGE, WHERE HE Adventure outdoor adventure by studying this WILL LEAD A RANGE OF Entry ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES • Water-Based Personal Skills Requirements broad, vocationally-based course. IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS. • Land-Based Personal Skills • 240 UCAS tariff You will develop an understanding THOMAS SLADER • Introduction to Motor points and GCSE of the scientific and business Learning & Skill Acquisition Maths and English context of outdoor adventure • Understanding Weather & Climate Language at Grade activities, with the chance to • The Research Process C or above gain skills and experience in both Career Opportunities (Outdoor Adventure • Shortlisted water and land-based activities. Previous graduates have secured Leadership & Management) candidates will be In the final year, you will conduct work in local authorities, outdoor • Scientific Approaches to Outdoor interviewed an Expedition Studies module and centres, commercial activity Adventure Performance • Please see pages a research project in an area of centres, as trek leaders, at holiday • Work Placement 172-175 or your choice. Choose from a range companies, in development training (Outdoor Adventure) www.worcester. of modules to suit your interests organisations, Higher Education, • Water-Based Coaching ac.uk for further in areas such as reviewing and self-employment and teaching. details • Land-Based Leadership facilitation, adventure tourism, Location of Study • Expedition Studies You may outdoor adventure in the natural • Independent Study environment and entrepreneurship. The course is based at the also like... • Applied Facilitation & Reviewing University of Worcester and is run We also offer an opportunity to • Environmental Approaches • Physical Education in partnership with Herefordshire BSc (Hons) p132 study at one of our international to Outdoor Adventure partner institutions during Year 2. and Ludlow College (Holme Lacey • Sport Development Campus). Practical activities take • Adventure Tourism & Coaching BA Local and national employers place in areas such as The Wye • Outdoor Adventure in the (Hons) p147 have been consulted in course Valley, Brecon Beacons, Peak Natural Environment • Sport & Exercise development. A programme of District and North Wales. • Outdoor Adventure & Science BSc optional coaching courses runs Diverse Populations (Hons) p149 alongside the course enabling Assessment • Contemporary Issues in students to achieve relevant • Cricket Coaching Wide range of assessment types, Outdoor Adventure & Management National Governing Body Awards. including coursework assignments, BSc (Hons) p76 For a complete list of available practical activities, individual modules, please visit our website. and group presentations, case *Subject to validation studies, reports and exams.

www.worcester.ac.uk Paramedic Science FdSc

Paramedic Science UCAS Code Paramedic Science FdSc FdSc B790 FdSc/PHEC For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com On completion of the course you will Begin a rewarding and challenging be eligible to apply for professional Year 1 Entry career. Paramedic practitioners registration with the Health & Care • Biosciences for Practice 1 Requirements play an increasingly important role Professions Council (HCPC). You (double module) in emergency and unscheduled • 160 UCAS tariff are then eligible for employment • Biosciences for Practice 2 care. The role of the paramedic has points, minimum of as a registered paramedic with (double module) extended over recent years and this 5 GCSEs including the Ambulance Service. Once you • Professional Development Maths and English course brings together the latest have completed the Foundation (double module) Language, NVQs elements in contemporary care. It degree you will be eligible to apply are not accepted is designed to equip students with • Work-Based Learning for the Health Sciences Top-up the values, knowledge and skills that (double module) • Evidence of adult Degree to obtain your BSc. are specifically relevant to work as a care experience Year 2 is essential paramedic. This course has a strong • Biosciences for Practice 3 practical focus, providing you with Assessment • Please see pages (double module) the opportunity to work alongside A variety of teaching, learning and 172-175 or • Research & Professional qualified personnel and prepares you assessment approaches will be used, www.worcester. Practice (double module) for work in the Ambulance Service. which will emphasise the relationship ac.uk for further between theory and real life issues • Effective Care for Vulnerable details 50% of the course is practice- and experiences during practice. People (double module) • Shortlisted based, with the opportunity to • Work-Based Learning applicants will be experience different practice Additional Information (double module) invited for selection requirements across both urban • Course includes attendance at • Enhanced and rural environments. Whilst Disclosure & in practice you will be expected University for a maximum of two days per week and in-practice Barring Service to work the shift patterns of the check and work experience Ambulance Service personnel. Occupational • Check out our Facebook This course has been developed in Health checks page: Paramedic courses at required partnership with the University of University of Worcester Worcester and the West Midlands You may Ambulance Service NHS Trust, also like... and will be appropriate for anyone ON COMPLETION YOU’LL who has an interest in pre-hospital BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY • Mental Health and emergency care, or who FOR PROFESSIONAL FdSc p124 REGISTRATION WITH currently works within the NHS. THE HEALTH & CARE • Counselling PROFESSIONS COUNCIL FdSc p72 (HCPC). • Health & Social Care FdSc p101

131 Physical Education BSc (Hons)

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UCAS Code Physical Education THOMAS THORLEY This degree is only available in BSc (Hons) combination with another course. The University of Worcester’s degree Course Introduction There are also numerous Additional Information combinations opportunities for you to supplement add breadth to • Joint Honours only (Major If you have a passion for physical the course with a range of National your studies and route is available as an option education and sport, then study Governing Body awards, ensuring can enhance your that you extend your knowledge from Year 2 onwards) employability. Physical Education (PE) in the Institute of Sport & Exercise Science and understanding further. • May also be taken as a For a complete list at Worcester, a university with a Minor (cannot be taken Joint of combinations and proven record of excellence in this Career Opportunities or as a Minor with Sport UCAS codes, visit field. This degree is specifically & Exercise Science) www.ucas.com Due to the flexible nature of the designed to meet the changing course, students are able to develop Entry needs of the PE profession and specific areas of interest, experience Course Content Requirements has a broad range of modules that new areas of study and build on their prepare you for a career in PE. strengths whilst addressing areas of • Introduction to Physical Education • 280 UCAS tariff weakness in order that they achieve • Scientific Principles of points and GCSE The PE course can be followed as their full potential. Tutors are able Movement in PE Maths and English either Major (from Level 5 onwards), to give students individualised • Dance & Gymnastics Language at Grade Joint or Minor Honours subject. advice on career pathways. C or above This offers you flexibility in terms • Fundamentals of Athletics in Schools • Please see pages of your chosen career, with Major Previous graduates have found 172-175 or and Joint options providing a employment in a variety of • Learning & Teaching in www.worcester. sound basis for anyone wishing to areas, including teaching, School Physical Education ac.uk for further progress onto either a primary or Sports Co-ordinators (SSCo), • The Research Process: details secondary Postgraduate Certificate lecturing, public services, the Physical Education • Shortlisted of Education teaching qualification. armed forces, coaching, NHS • School-Based Learning candidates will be activity co-ordinators, sales, sports During the course, you will be • Teaching Gymnastics & Dance interviewed development managers, leisure taught by an experienced and in Secondary Schools and recreation management, • A Disclosure & enthusiastic team of PE practitioners • Swimming & Outdoor & health promotion/corporate Barring Service who are committed to providing a Adventurous Activities fitness, personal fitness training, check is required quality experience that will enable • Teaching Inclusive PE for this course sports information analyst, you to become an effective and • Independent Study performance analyst, sports employable graduate. You will gain • Application of Learning & Teaching You may marketing and event management. also like... valuable experience on placements Theory in Physical Education and have the opportunity of PE graduates are also able to • Primary PE • Sport Business working in both primary and follow a variety of pathways into • 14-19 PE & Sport Management secondary school settings. Postgraduate Level study including BA (Hons) p144 • Widening Participation in PE, Masters degrees and PhD studies. • Sport & You have the option of studying Sport & Physical Activity abroad, spending a semester Exercise Science For a complete list of available with one of our international Assessment BSc (Hons) p149 modules, please visit our website. partner universities. Performance analysis, presentations, • Sports essays, teaching and coaching Performance sessions, exams and projects, & Coaching HND p153 practical work experience and independent research. • Sports Studies BSc (Hons) p154 www.worcester.ac.uk Physical Education and Outdoor Education BSc (Hons)

YOU WILL HAVE THE In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College OPPORTUNITY OF WORKING IN BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY Physical Education SCHOOL SETTINGS, ALONG WITH A RANGE OF OUTDOOR SETTINGS. & Outdoor Education UCAS Code Physical Education & BSc (Hons)* Outdoor Education BSc (Hons) CX63 BSc/PEOE For the latest information and Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content UCAS codes visit Due to the flexible nature of the www.ucas.com If you have a passion for physical • Introduction to Physical Education course, students are able to develop education and outdoor education, specific areas of interest, experience • Scientific Principles of Entry then study Physical Education new areas of study and build on their Movement in PE Requirements (PE) and Outdoor Education in the strengths whilst addressing areas of • Dance & Gymnastics Institute of Sport & Exercise Science • 280 UCAS tariff weakness in order that they achieve • Foundations of Outdoor Education at Worcester, a university with a points and GCSE their full potential. Tutors are able • Land-Based Personal Skills Maths and English proven record of excellence in this to give students individualised Language at Grade field. This degree is specifically • Safety Management advice on career pathways. C or above designed to meet the changing needs • Learning & Teaching in of the PE profession and outdoor Graduates from this course can Physical Education • Please see pages industry and has a broad range of find employment in a variety of • The Research Process 172-175 or www.worcester. modules that prepare you for a areas, including primary school • School-Based Learning ac.uk for further career in PE/Outdoor Education. teaching, secondary school • Swimming & Outdoor & details teaching, instructing, outdoor The course is a joint pathway Adventurous Activities centres, lecturing, public services, • Shortlisted only. This ensures that you are • Facilitation & Review the armed forces, coaching, sales, candidates will be provided with an equal mix between • Water-Based Personal Skills sports development managers, interviewed PE and Outdoor Education, in • Work-Based Learning leisure and recreation management, • A Disclosure & order to offer you flexibility in health promotion, corporate • Weather & Climate Barring Service terms of your chosen career. fitness and team building, personal • Application of Learning Theory check is required During the course, you will be fitness training, sports marketing in Physical Education for this course taught by an experienced and and event management. • Primary PE You may enthusiastic team of both PE and • 14-19 PE & Sport PE and Outdoor Education Outdoor Education practitioners, also like... graduates would also be able to • Residential Experience who are committed to providing a • Sport Business follow a variety of pathways into • Forest Schools quality experience that will enable Management postgraduate level study including • Contemporary Issues you to become an effective and BA (Hons) p144 Masters degrees and PhD studies. • Independent Study employable graduate. You will gain • Sport & valuable experiences on placements, *Subject to validation Exercise Science and have the opportunity of Assessment BSc (Hons) p149 working in both primary and Essays, presentations, teaching • Sports Performance secondary school settings, along assessments, practical & Coaching with a range of outdoor settings. performance assessments, HND p153 examinations, projects, group You have the option of studying • Physical Education work, practical work experience BSc (Hons) p132 abroad, spending a semester and independent research. with one of our international partner universities. Additional Information There are also numerous • Joint Honours only opportunities for you to supplement the course with a range of National Governing Body awards, ensuring that you extend your knowledge and understanding further. 133 Physical Geography BSc (Hons)

FACILITIES INCLUDE A DIGITAL MAPPING AND SURVEY SUITE, LABORATORIES, RIVER MONITORING STATIONS AND A REMOTE CONTROL HELICOPTER WITH UCAS Code Physical Geography CAMERA ATTACHMENT. Physical Geography BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) F800 BSc/PG It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction The second and third years provide Course Content another course. increasing opportunities for The University of specialisation, with the content From the movement of windblown Year 1 Worcester’s degree of many modules benefiting from sand on a beach, to the long-term • Geographical Investigations combinations staff research and consultancy evolution of the world’s great • Earth Systems, Processes add breadth to mountain belts, Physical Geography activities. Throughout, you will find your studies and & Landscapes is concerned with the range of enthusiastic staff and a friendly and can enhance your • Introduction to Geology processes that shape our natural supportive learning environment. employability. environment. It also considers the • Introduction to River Science For a complete list role of humans in modifying the Career Opportunities • Environmental Issues: of combinations and physical environment and how we You will develop skills relevant to Past, Present & Future UCAS codes visit contribute to the world’s a wide range of careers, including www.ucas.com Year 2 environmental problems, such environmental consultancy, • Physical Geography Field Course Entry as climate change, landslides geographical information • Researching Physical Geography and flooding. Requirements systems (GIS) management, • GIS local government and planning, With a range of modules, • Natural Hazards • 260-300 UCAS conservation organisations, Wildlife tariff points opportunities for specialisation and • Meteorology & Climate Trust, Civil Service, research or a practical emphasis throughout, • Shortlisted teaching. Alternatively, you may wish • Mountain Geomorphology the Physical Geography course at candidates will be to continue to postgraduate study Worcester is a great way to learn Year 3 interviewed and other professional qualifications. about the world in which we live. • Research Project in • Please see pages Resource provision is excellent, Physical Geography 172-175 or Assessment • Mountain Environments www.worcester. and includes river monitoring Field Course ac.uk for further installations, 24-hour access Wide range of assessment types, details computer rooms and a brand including essays, field and laboratory • Work Placement new digital mapping and survey reports, video podcasts, seminar • GIS You may suite. Field mapping equipment presentations and research projects. • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing also like... includes a range of GPS units as • Applying Geography well as a remote control helicopter • Archaeology & Additional Information • River Conservation with camera attachment. There Landscape Studies • Single Honours, Major, & Management are numerous opportunities for BSc (Hons) p52 Joint and Minor • River Conservation & fieldwork, both local and residential, • Ecology • Cannot be combined with Management Research Project and this is a distinctive feature BSc (Hons) p86 Geography BSc (Hons) of the programme. Residential • Environmental Geology • Geography fieldwork to the Cairngorms, the • First class facilities (including • Mountain Glaciers & Landscape BSc (Hons) p99 Lake District, France and Switzerland digital mapping and survey suite, • Ice Age Environments • Human Geography provides valuable opportunities laboratories, river monitoring For a complete list of available BA (Hons) p107 to study environments that are stations and computer room) modules, please visit our website. markedly different from those • Supported by staff research found locally. The first year of the and consultancy course offers an introduction to • Local and residential fieldwork the breadth of the discipline, with • Opportunity to spend a fieldwork and practical activities semester overseas featuring from the outset.

www.worcester.ac.uk Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

THE COURSE OFFERS STUDENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE START TO THEIR PHYSIOTHERAPY CAREER, GIVING THEM ALL THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT. Physiotherapy UCAS Code JANE CARTWRIGHT, QUALITY LEAD NHS TRUST Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)* BSc (Hons) B160 BSc/P For the latest information and Course Introduction When in practice you will be • Clinical skills developed through UCAS codes visit supported by an experienced practise in ‘high tech’ simulation www.ucas.com Physiotherapists will play an physiotherapist and other suites and state-of-the-art members of the Multidisciplinary Motion Performance Centre in Entry essential role in meeting the vision Requirements of the future health and social care Team. In addition, you will have addition to work-based learning workforce. Physiotherapy is a the opportunity to work under • Leadership skills embedded • 300-340 UCAS rewarding and flexible career and supervision in the University’s throughout the course tariff points plus you will work with adults and McClelland Centre for Health • Business and entrepreneurial 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English children in varied health and care and Wellbeing to enhance your skills included in the curriculum Language, Maths settings, from intensive care to employability further. On successful and Science community care. Physiotherapists completion of the course you will Course Content help to restore movement and be eligible for membership of the • Biology, Human function to those affected by injury, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Year 1 Biology, PE or Sports Science illness or disability. Physiotherapy and for registration with the Health • Practice Learning 1 Level 3 qualification plays an important role in preventing and Care Professions Council. • Foundation Sciences for required injury and uses a ‘whole person’ Physiotherapy 1 (Anatomy) approach to health and well-being, Career Opportunities • Shortlisted • Foundation Sciences for candidates will be which includes advising patients You will be qualified to work in a Physiotherapy 2 (Physiology) interviewed about their lifestyle. variety of roles within the NHS, • Guiding Principles of industry, community settings, • General Studies In ensuring you benefit from an Physiotherapy Practice sport and the private, independent not acceptable inter-professional experience, you • Therapeutic Communication and voluntary sectors. In addition, for this subject will share some teaching alongside & Ethical Practice there are opportunities to work • Please see pages Occupational Therapy students and in education, research, service Year 2 172-175 or attend some conference days with management and overseas. • Practice Learning 2 & 3 www.worcester. other health professional students. • Applied Sciences 1 ac.uk for further A feature of this course is the (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) details close links between the University Assessment • All offers are subject lecturers and practice educators in Students will be continuously • Applied Sciences 2 (Neurology to satisfactory the local area. The course prepares assessed in professional practice & Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy) Health Clearance you to work as a competent, and will have a range of theory and and Enhanced • Applied Research & effective physiotherapist. practical assessments including Disclosure & Barring Evidenced Based Practice Another notable element of this essays, presentations and reports. Service check course is the opportunity to gain • Team Working & Enabling Others skills in leadership and business Additional Information Year 3 You may that will add value to your • Small cohorts • Practice Learning 4 & 5 also like... qualification and make you stand • Full-time only • Independent Study • Occupational out as a potential employee. • Strong links with practice – • Leading for Enhanced Therapy This course is designed and students will spend a significant Service Delivery BSc (Hons) p129 delivered in partnership period of time working in • Enhancing Employability • Sports Therapy with physiotherapists across practice alongside clinicians • Managing Patients with BSc (Hons) p156 Herefordshire and Worcestershire. • Shared learning with occupational Complex Needs The course integrates theory therapy, nursing, health and social *Validated by the HCPC and CSP. and practice by ensuring that care students, where appropriate, practice runs alongside theory. to maximise inter-professional learning for health professions 135 Plant Science BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code Plant Science Plant Science BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C210 BSc/BPS For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction In your final year you will undertake Course Content* www.ucas.com an Independent Study, which is a The Plant Science course is part of double module. The Independent Entry Study will have been designed in Year 1 Requirements the Biological Sciences programme. Our stimulating course is taught Year 2. Past topics have included • Cell Biology • 260 UCAS tariff by enthusiastic, experienced tutors the effect of carbohydrate type on • Introduction to Ecology points if you have who have a real passion for their tobacco suspension cell cultures; A2 Biology and A2 subject. The impact of plant science the use of plant species as indicators Year 2 in another Science on society and the environment of ancient woodland status and • Molecular Genetics e.g. Chemistry is an important issue that is the effect of flooding on plant & Conservation • 280 points if central to this course. We explore growth and development. • Plant Biology you have A2 the biology of plants and their • Soils & the Environment Biology and A1 in relationship with the environment Career Opportunities • Field Techniques & another Science and have access to a wide range This course will prepare you for a Identification Skills • 290 points if of local plant habitats and links number of different career paths, • Project & Career Development you have A1 with voluntary organisations. including nature conservation, Biology and A2 in wildlife warden, work for the Year 3 another Science A strong, practical emphasis public sector and environmental • Plant Development & Physiology runs throughout the course, • 300 points if you consultancies as well as progression • Restoration Ecology complementing a traditional have A1 Biology to higher degrees such as PhD. approach to learning. In your • Residential Environmental • Students will first year you will develop an Field Trip normally be understanding of the structure Assessment expected to have For a complete list of available Wide range of assessment studied Biology to and functions of plants. In Years modules, please visit our website. 2 and 3 the modules become types, including seminar papers, at least AS Level * Regular updates may mean more specialised. Subjects central tests, reports, presentations • Please see pages that exact module titles on to Plant Science such as Cell and examinations (including 172-175 or the course may differ. Biology are delivered in double practical examinations). www.worcester. modules to allow for suitable ac.uk for further details development of the subject and Additional Information for the delivery of important Students will also take a module subject-specific and generic skills. PHIL CARRIED OUT AN You may on project and career development INDEPENDENT STUDY also like... in Year 2. This not only prepares ON THE FLOODING OF PLANTS AND IS CURRENTLY • Ecology you for the final year independent COMPLETING A PhD AT BSc (Hons) p86 study but also enables you to LEICESTER UNIVERSITY. reflect on the skills you have • Biology PHIL HANDS BSc (Hons) p57 gained, preparing you for your biological career after university. • Environmental Management BSc (Hons) p90

www.worcester.ac.uk Politics: People & Power BA (Hons)

Politics: People & Power UCAS Code This degree is BA (Hons) only available in combination with another course. The University of Worcester’s degree Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content combinations This course will enable you to add breadth to If you are interested in issues • Democracy: Past, Present & Future demonstrate an interest in the fast- your studies and that matter to people, and changing world and will provide you • Pathways in Politics can enhance your developing your potential to pursue with the ability to generate ideas, to • Politics Work Project employability. rewarding and fulfilling careers, show initiative and to communicate • Politics Independent Project For a complete list then this course is for you. with people from all walks of life. • Global Politics of combinations and Politics is about how to get things UCAS codes visit Our students have a good • Unequal World done, but many are now turning www.ucas.com record of gaining employment, • Europe Since 1789 away from party politics to find and Politics graduates work in • Twentieth-Century Britain other ways of speaking out – from Entry many different sectors including • Welfare for All? environmental or ‘disability rights’ Requirements teaching, the police, probation, • Twentieth-Century USA pressure groups, to everyday • 260 UCAS housing, the civil service, local ‘resistance against rules’, and • Germany Unification tariff points government and planning, as well even to ‘opting out’. This course to Reunification as pressure groups, voluntary • Please see pages accordingly offers a more ‘people- • Politics, Religion & organisations, charities, the media, 172-175 or centred’ view of politics: you Society in Ireland journalism and social work. www.worcester. examine all the ways that people • Politics & Society in Russia ac.uk for further use to influence others, past and The course also provides an ideal basis • Reporting Politics details present. You can specialise in for progression to postgraduate study. • Pressure Groups & Debates contemporary politics, or historical You may • ‘Race’ & Ethnicity politics, or study a mixture of the Assessment also like... • Political Geography two. You can also follow particular • Journalism Coursework, essays, written papers, • Empire & Appeasement areas of interest such as media and oral reports; in two or three BA (Hons) p115 • Propaganda & Politics communication and journalism, or modules, short in-class tests; no • English Literary • Crime & Justice policy choices in education, social exams on compulsory modules Studies welfare, the economy, or the local or on most optional modules; • ‘Race’ & Education BA (Hons) p89 community. In your second year, Independent Project in final year. • Emotions in Politics • History you may, if you wish, study for a • Improving Your Academic Writing BA (Hons) p103 semester in another country and Additional Information • Introductory French, you can also undertake an optional • Media & Cultural German or Spanish Politics-related work placement. • Joint, with option to become the Studies Minor part of a Joint Honours For a complete list of available BA (Hons) p123 degree from students’ second year • Sociology EXAMINE CAMPAIGNS, modules, please visit our website. PROTESTS AND OTHER • Suggested joint pathways for BA (Hons) p143 FORMS OF EXPRESSION. study with Politics include: Sociology, History, Media & Cultural Studies and Journalism • Opportunity to study a semester abroad • Gain skills in analysing situations and evaluating evidence • Examine campaigns, protests and other forms of expression

137 Professional Development for Health Sciences

Professional Development for Health Sciences University Certificate, University Diploma, University Advanced Diploma, BSc Professional Development for Practice, Postgraduate Certificate

Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Where applicable, modules within The Professional Development for To complete a University Certificate a pathway are mapped to the Health Sciences (PDHS) programme you will need to complete two Knowledge and Skills Framework at the University of Worcester offers 20 credit modules from the which meets the requirements for health and social care practitioners PDHS programme at level 4. NHS careers. A course of study a range of opportunities to develop within Professional Development To complete a University Diploma their knowledge and skills in for Health Sciences not only enables you will need to complete two fields as diverse as dementia care, health care professionals to develop 20 credit modules from the palliative care, contraception their clinical knowledge, awareness PDHS programme at level 5. and sexual health, independent and skills, but gives the opportunity and supplementary prescribing, To complete a University Advanced to achieve the academic credits and mentorship, health assessment, Diploma you will need to complete experience necessary to progress diabetes, leg ulcer management, two 20 credit modules from the their careers. Through successful tissue viability, and nutrition. PDHS programme at level 6. completion of the BSc Professional There are a wide range of modules Development for Practice, there To complete the BSc Professional and award pathways (available at is also opportunity for students Development for Practice you levels 7, 6, 5 and 4), specifically to achieve graduate status. will need to complete three 20 designed to fulfil the needs of credit modules from the PDHS the contemporary practitioner Assessment programme at level 6 (APL/ committed to the provision of There are a wide range of assessment APEL may be available). quality, evidence based care, and types, including case studies, To complete a Postgraduate also includes the BSc Professional OSCEs, seminar presentations, Certificate you will need to complete Development for Practice. work-based projects and essays. three 20 credit modules from the Our modules and awards start at PDHS programme at level 7. various times throughout the year, For a complete list of available and our students value the flexibility modules, awards, workshops and of selecting modules relevant to conferences, please visit our website. their own practice. Many of the modules have an online component, allowing students to structure their study around work commitments. Throughout the programme there is a strong focus on contemporary, evidence based practice, enabling practitioners to critically explore and develop their knowledge and skills.

www.worcester.ac.uk Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

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Professional Practice UCAS Code Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree BA (Hons) Top-up Degree X370 G, I BA/Ed1 For the latest Course Introduction The degree operates as a final year Location of Study information and progression award, combining UCAS codes visit • The course can only be studied www.ucas.com If you are currently working in a theoretical and professional through The Learning Institute professional area (i.e. early years, perspectives culminating in a final research project based on (Cornwall) or Somerset SCITT Entry children’s services or education), this Requirements course will give you the opportunity the individual’s particular focus. to progress with your existing Course Content • 120 credits at Higher Education qualifications Career Opportunities Level 4 HE • Independent Study (triple module) to achieve a full Honours degree. Completion of this course can enable • 120 credits at The course has been specifically you to apply for postgraduate study • Specialism module (double Level 5 HE designed to Top-up Foundation in education or other related areas. module in either early years, • Applicants must degrees in a relevant area, or for Many graduates continue their children’s services or education) have current students with professional teaching studies and career development • Professional Development experience qualifications at Levels 4 and 5. through postgraduate training Planning of working programmes for primary teaching • Applied Psychological Perspectives in a relevant A professional is one who or the early years initial teacher professional setting continuously engages with self- • Reflecting on Practice: training, alternatively applying • A Disclosure & appraisal and self-questioning to Evaluation & Change for Masters qualifications. Barring Service enhance their role. This continual check is required process ensures that professionals for this course can strive to meet current and future Additional Information demands, engaging proactively • The degree consists of eight You may opposed to reactively. The BA (Hons) modules. You will take five also like... in Professional Practice has been taught modules and a triple • Early Childhood designed to facilitate this process, Independent Study based on a (Professional topic of professional interest ensuring that students are equipped Practice) with the relevant knowledge, skills • Each annual cohort has a BA (Hons) p83 and experience within their September start and the • Education Studies professional focus. Consequently, course is run as a full-time BA (Hons) p87 the aim of the programme is to and part-time pathway influence and improve professional • Integrated Working practice within a student- Assessment with Children & SUE MANAGED TO Families BA (Hons) orientated framework. A range of assessment methods CONTINUE IN HER ROLE AS Top-up Degree p112 are used including essays, HEAD OF NURSERY WHILE portfolios, case studies, reflective STUDYING AND JUGGLING • Primary Initial THIS WITH FAMILY LIFE. evaluations, Independent Study. Teacher Education BA (Hons) p157 SUE FANCOURT

139 Psychology BSc (Hons)

MSc CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AT KEELE AND ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST AT LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE IN BIRMINGHAM. UCAS Code Psychology ELISHIA CLEMENTS Psychology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C800 BSc/Psy It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction This course also provides a Additional Information another course. foundation for careers in social work, • Single Honours (GBC eligibility), The University of From brain and behaviour, to research, industry and commerce, Major (GBC), Joint, Minor Worcester’s degree personality and psychological human resource management and combinations disorders, or the influence of administration. Other employment • Eligibility for Graduate Basis for add breadth to other people on an individual’s opportunities include working with Chartered Membership (GBC) with your studies and thoughts, studying psychology is people with disabilities, counselling, the British Psychological Society can enhance your both fascinating and important. marketing, speech and language • First class facilities, including a employability. This course will develop the skills therapy and prison psychology. number of specialised laboratories For a complete list of you need to become competent in and a host of testing equipment combinations and understanding thoughts, feelings Employability UCAS codes visit and behaviours, investigating A degree in Psychology is highly Course Content www.ucas.com theories and carrying out research. favoured by employers, giving you an excellent advantage in the Entry We offer flexibility with a range Year 1 job market. During your studies Requirements of different pathways, which • Introduction to Psychology with us you will learn new skills, reflect differing levels of eligibility • Psychological Research Methods 1 • 280 UCAS develop existing expertise, study tariff points for British Psychological Society • Introduction to Developmental a wide range of approaches and (BPS) membership, including Psychology • Please see pages methodologies and leave with a Graduate Basis for Chartered • Introduction to Counselling 172-175 or broader range of knowledge, skills Membership (GBC) status. Psychology www.worcester. and abilities. An important part of • Introduction to Forensic ac.uk for further Members of the Psychology this learning process is the ability to details Psychology team have completed a wide reflect upon your own experiences; variety of research projects and an aspect of practice engaged in by • Applying Psychology You may to the Real World also like... consultancies, e.g. quality of life all professional psychologists. We assessment; psychology of pain; will help you to develop these skills Year 2 • Developmental treatment of depression and GP through the Academic Tutoring • Biological & Cognitive Psychology Psychology attitudes; perceptions of speech system; you will be provided • Social & Developmental BSc (Hons) p80 style; attitudes to crime; the impact with an Understanding Skills & Psychology • Counselling of volunteering on mental health; Professionalism booklet, which you • Psychological Research Methods 2 Psychology psycholinguistics; the well-being will use both as a record of your • Individual Differences BSc (Hons) p73 and experience of children; decision- learning and a tool for self-reflection. • Forensic making and critical judgement by • Applied Psychology Psychology BSc Authorised Firearms Officers. Assessment • Preparing for Work in Psychology (Hons) p97 • Wide variety of assessment Year 3 • Business Career Opportunities types, including practical • Psychology Research Project Psychology BSc This course provides the foundation research reports, case studies, • Psychology in Practice (Hons) p63 for a career as a professional essays, literature reviews, • Business Psychology • Sport & Exercise psychologist, e.g. clinical, counselling, presentations and examinations • Clinical Psychology Psychology educational, forensic, health or • Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) p148 occupational; practical experience • Educational Psychology and further training will be required • Forensic Psychology after you graduate to pursue these careers and you must have a For a complete list of available Psychology degree conferring GBC. modules, please visit our website. www.worcester.ac.uk Screenwriting BA (Hons)

Screenwriting UCAS Code This degree is BA (Hons) only available in combination with another course. The University of Course Introduction There are also optional modules Career Opportunities Worcester’s degree including, for example, Screen combinations add Many career path options are breadth to your This course engages with ideas Adaptation, Radio and TV Comedy, opened up by studying on this studies and enhance creatively and academically. It and Stage to Screen. In the final course including working in the your employability. emphasises learning through year, you will develop one of your digital arts industries, in film, practice. Throughout, there are ideas or ‘mini projects’ from Years For a complete list television and arts organisations and of combinations and opportunities to focus on areas 1/2 into a full-length feature film in production of online content or UCAS codes visit of particular interest to you. script or a one-hour episode of a in social media marketing. Taking www.ucas.com You will develop a deeper, real TV drama and series bible. You will up university and school teaching, understanding of the demands also debate alternative theories or postgraduate academic and Entry of writing for film, television and and approaches to film structure creative writing courses are also Requirements radio, supported and advised by and be introduced to the cultures potential progression routes. a staff team with backgrounds and practices of the broadcasting • 260 UCAS tariff points in, and current experience of, industry and the TV commissioning professional, industry work. process. You will have the Assessment • Please see pages opportunity to embrace alternatives A wide variety of assessment 172-175 or Modules provide opportunities to conventional scriptwriting methods including presentations, www.worcester. to take your ideas through the and to explore possibilities scriptwriting, treatments, story ac.uk for further development process and to turn resulting from new technology. outlines, recorded content, essays details them into full scripts targeted and production of a portfolio. at the appropriate medium. The In preparation for graduation, an You may first year module Scriptwriting: industry-focused module examines, also like... through research, exercises, Additional Information Ideas, Development and Structure • Creative & presentations and visiting speakers, • Joint Honours ensures that, by the year end, you Professional the cultures and practices that you will have produced a portfolio of • Dynamic course providing creative Writing may experience when you go on creative ideas that include the and challenging approaches to BA (Hons) p75 to pursue careers in the creative writing for the screen from initial construction of character, creating • Digital Film industries. The course seeks to conception to fully fledged script back stories, writing monologues, Production provide information on available dialogue, and a short film outline. BA (Hons) p81 At least one of your concepts will be opportunities whilst encouraging • Film Studies developed into a 15-minute short your development of those BA (Hons) p92 film script. Hollywood and Beyond transferable, self-directed habits will introduce you to the history and necessary not only to the success • Drama & MEMBERS OF STAFF HAVE Performance development of Hollywood Film and of professional practitioners, but PROFESSIONAL, INDUSTRY BA (Hons) p82 the major narrative structure that also to employment in all fields. BACKGROUNDS AND CAN OFFER EXPERT ADVICE AND • Animation underpins it. This is the opportunity We are sometimes approached by SUPPORT. BA (Hons) p45 to create an original ‘epic’ treatment. commercial companies looking for students to undertake professional • Journalism The Year 2 mandatory module BA (Hons) p115 introduces you to the concept commissions and you will be invited • English of writing to a brief and provides and encouraged to become involved Language Studies the opportunity to develop ‘mini in these, as well as to use industry BA (Hons) p88 projects’ in response to industry- standard screenwriting software. style writing briefs addressing You may also have the opportunity a variety of media and a range to work in the Digital Arts Centre of styles, lengths and genres. on related areas of production. 141 Social Welfare BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

UCAS Code Social Welfare Social Welfare BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Top-up Degree L540 BA/SocW Entry Requirements Course Introduction Career Opportunities Additional Information • Foundation degree, The course will prepare you • Top up your Foundation degree, If you are currently working in a HND in Health & for employment in a variety of HND or Social Work Diploma social welfare related environment or Social Care and statutory, voluntary and private to a one year Honours degree have completed a Foundation degree other diploma services in areas such as the personal or a diploma level qualification in • Choose from one of four named Level qualifications social services, residential work, this or a related subject area, you degrees to suit your particular children and families, older people, • Diploma in can gain an Honours degree through career pathway or interest area Social Work housing and disability services, or one year’s study that builds on your • Study part-time or full-time for further study in your chosen • Accredited existing work and study experience. Prior Learning/ area. Graduate destinations include Course Content Experiential This Top-Up degree allows you to family workers, drug and alcohol support workers, social work (adult Learning (APL/ choose from one of four named • Interventions in Social Welfare APEL) degrees to suit your particular and children), management of • Professional Judgement considered career pathway or interest area: services in the care sector, housing & Decision Making BA (Hons) Social Welfare; BA and homelessness, children’s centres, • Please see pages • Independent Study in 172-175 or (Hons) Social Welfare (Child and advisory services and therapeutic Social Welfare www.worcester. Adolescent Mental Health); BA work. Postgraduate study is a ac.uk for further (Hons) Social Welfare (Learning further option with popular choices • Ways of Working & Promoting details Disability); BA (Hons) Social such as MA Social Work (qualifying Child & Adolescent Mental Health Welfare (Health and Social Care). award), MA Social Policy and • Disability: Policy & Practice You may MA The Dynamics of Domestic • Leading & Managing in You can choose to study part- also like... Violence offering appropriate Health & Social Care time over 18 months or full-time professional development. • Applied Health & in one year. You will be taught • Policy, Politics & Welfare Social Science • Children’s Rights by lecturers and practitioners Assessment BA (Hons) p47 who maintain strong links with • Counselling Theory & Practice • Health & Social their relevant field of practice. A variety of assessment methods • Substance Use & Misuse Care FdSc p101 are used to ensure that your final The course has a student-focused • Service User & Carer Involvement grade is an accurate reflection in Health & Welfare Services approach which enables you of your performance during the to develop subject specific and course. Knowledge, reflection, transferable knowledge and skills communication, research relevant to either the broad context and presentation skills are of social welfare, or specific service assessed using essays, reports, user groups, either for professional presentations and seminars. practice or for further study. A STUDENT-FOCUSED APPROACH PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL SECTOR SKILLS.

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Sociology UCAS Code Sociology BA (Hons) BA (Hons) L300 BA/Soc It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content another course. The University of A degree in Sociology is a gateway If you’re curious about the everyday • Approaching the Crisis: Worcester’s degree to many careers, especially lives of people in the modern world Twenty-First Century Sociology combinations jobs that involve managing and and how they interact with each add breadth to communicating with people, thinking • Applying Sociology other in society as a whole, then your studies and out solutions to problems, and • Democracy? The Story of an Ideal can enhance your Sociology is for you. Our course understanding the diverse society • Family Lives employability. will particularly appeal if you want in which we live. Our graduates • On TV and Online friendly, personal support from For a complete list have an excellent employment tutors whose focus is on teaching. • Crime & Deviance of combinations and record, having taken up careers • Sociology of Emotions UCAS codes visit in sectors including housing, the • People at Work www.ucas.com WORKING AS A SERVICE probation service, youth work, DELIVERY ASSISTANT, WEST • Work-Based Projects MERCIA VICTIM SUPPORT. caring professions, social services, Entry the police, business and personnel • Welfare for All? Requirements management, public relations, • Independent Study SARAH JOYNES • 260 UCAS media, marketing and teaching. • Response to Crime tariff points • Pornography & In order to help you reflect, • Please see pages Modern Culture plan and work on your career 172-175 or You will study themes such as: social and progression aspirations and • Consuming Lives www.worcester. welfare and criminal justice; home, options, the Sociology course • Campaign Power: People ac.uk for further work and careers; diversity (gender provides a number of opportunities & Pressure Groups details and ‘race’); media and culture. You to discuss and develop them. • Housing & Homelessness can tailor the course to match your • Body & Society You may interests, focusing, for example, on The course also provides an ideal also like... single parents, environmental issues, basis for postgraduate study. • History of Sexuality • ‘Race’ & Racism in Britain • English health and illness, the police, courts Language Studies • ‘Race’ & Education and prisons and social problems. Assessment BA (Hons) p88 • Career & Personal Development We welcome mature students. A range of methods including: • History Please see the details at the back coursework, essays, reports, seminar • Sociology of the Individual BA (Hons) p103 papers and oral presentations • Sociology of Education of this prospectus for mature • Politics: and Independent Study. There student entry requirements. For a complete list of available People & Power are no formal exams. modules, please visit our website. BA (Hons) p137 Additional Information • Media & Cultural Studies • Single or Joint Honours BA (Hons) p123 • Students studying Joint Honours have the option to specialise through major/minor study from their second year

143 UCAS Code Sport Business Management Sport Business Management BA BA (Hons) (Hons) CN62 BA/SBM For the latest information and Course Introduction The course utilises a mix of Course Content UCAS codes visit traditional teaching methods, www.ucas.com Sport is a business which needs to together with embedding work- • Sport Business Environment based learning and adopting be properly managed, whether this • Risk Management Entry problem-solving, entrepreneurship Requirements is for commercial gain, or to achieve • Financial Concepts not-for-profit social objectives. and risk management approaches to • 280 UCAS tariff the study of sport businesses. The • Marketing Concepts points and GCSE There is a great deal of variation course will create opportunities to • Business Decision-Making Maths and English in relation to what constitutes a gain subject expertise, additional • Sport Event Management Language at Grade ‘sport business’. These can range vocational qualifications and • Sponsorship & Fundraising C or above from large, global manufacturers work experience, which will play • Operational • Shortlisted of sporting goods, to the many an invaluable role in enhancing Sport Management public leisure facilities, sport clubs, candidates will be your employability prospects • Work Placement Research interviewed event organisers and sport tourism when leaving the University. • Research Methods • Please see pages operators. In addition to these • Strategic Sport 172-175 or more obvious sport enterprises Career Opportunities are the numerous businesses, such Event Management www.worcester. The course provides a sound ac.uk for further as those relating to transport, • Sport Strategy in Action basis for careers in sport facility details accommodation and retailing, which • Contemporary Issues management, events management, are also vital cogs in maintaining • Independent Study • A Disclosure & sport development, health the sport sector. These many Barring Service promotion, the fitness industry, • International Business Strategy different enterprises go to form check may be outreach work, marketing, sport required for an industry which is dynamic and For a complete list of available research and sport entrepreneurship. some modules continues to flourish in the UK and modules, please visit our website. internationally, which has created It is also an ideal base for You may a continued demand for talented, postgraduate study. also like... qualified professionals who can • Cricket Coaching deliver and manage high quality Assessment sport services and products. & Management Wide range of assessment types, BSc (Hons) p76 This course will allow you to including case study analysis, • Sports Coaching study this complex, diverse and problem-solving, coursework Science growing industry, together with assignments, individual and BSc (Hons) p151 developing the necessary skills group presentations, business • Outdoor Adventure to manage sport businesses. management, report writing Leadership & and project planning. Management BSc (Hons) p130 DEVELOP YOUR EXPERTISE Additional Information • Sport & IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND • Single Honours only Exercise Science RISK MANAGEMENT. BSc (Hons) p149

www.worcester.ac.uk Sport Business with Event Management UCAS Code Sport Business with BA (Hons) Event Management BA (Hons) N890 BA/SBMEM Entry Course Introduction Sport events have also been used Impact Sport Recruitment: to help regenerate economically www.impactsportsrecruitment. Requirements • 280 UCAS tariff Sport events have continued to deprived locations and regions, co.uk/opportunities points and GCSE flourish in both the UK and globally. helping to boost infrastructure UK Sport: www.uksport.gov.uk Maths and English Whilst most attention may be and improve environments. Language at Grade given to the global mega sporting This course is a sport business Course Content C or above events, such as the Olympics and management degree which the football world cup, these still • Shortlisted offers students the opportunity • Sport Management Foundation candidates will be only represent a small part of the to specialise in sport event • Risk Management interviewed sport event industry which operates management. It gives students a • Business Dynamics • Please see pages throughout the year and across the broad set of business management • Sport Tourism & Event 172-175 or world. These events can range from skills, relating to marketing, finance the regular competitive sporting Management www.worcester. and human resource management, ac.uk for further fixtures, to regional, national and • Research Methods plus specific knowledge and skills details international competitions which relating to event management, • Sport Operational Management • A Disclosure & can take place annually, or every two such as project management, risk • The Research Process Barring Service to four years. If one considers the assessments and feasibility analysis. • Sport Business: Work- check may be additional use of sport facilities for Based Learning conferences, corporate hospitality required for Assessment • Operational Sport Event some modules and numerous non-sporting cultural Management events, then it becomes clear A wide range of assessment methods are used, including • Sponsorship & Fundraising You may that the sport event industry is a also like... huge, vibrant and sustainable area reports, essays, oral presentations • Independent Study of business and employment. and coaching sessions. • The Sports Entrepreneur • Cricket Coaching • Sport Strategy in Action & Management The essence of sport events is the BSc (Hons) p76 Career Opportunities • Strategic Sport Event & arousal of emotions which can be The jobs available in the sport Facility Management • Sports Coaching a source of intense pleasure and event industry are very varied. Science satisfaction. The delivery of this • Marketing These can relate to jobs in sales and BSc (Hons) p151 experience is not something which • Global & Olympic Sport marketing, sponsorship, project • Outdoor Adventure happens by accident, but must be management, media management, Leadership & managed, ranging from ensuring staffing and recruitment, licensing Management people are kept safe, support and merchandising. To gain an BSc (Hons) p130 services are co-ordinated and the THE SPORT EVENT even better sense of the types INDUSTRY IS A HUGE, • Sport Business event runs smoothly and on time. of jobs available, you can try VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE Management Furthermore, the demand to create, AREA OF BUSINESS AND some of the following links: BA (Hons) p144 stage and manage events has gained EMPLOYMENT. further momentum because of their IMG Events: www.imgevents.co.uk increasing political and economic Sport and Marketing Intelligence: significance. Governments, for www.sportcal.com/ example, have used events to Home/Default.aspx promote both a country and city brand to the international Event Magazine: www.event business community, designed to magazine.co.uk/go/jobs attract investment and tourists.

145 UCAS Code Sport, Coaching & Physical Education Sport, Coaching & Physical Education HND HND HND/SCPE C610S For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Progression Course Content www.ucas.com Upon successful completion of The HND in Sport, Coaching • Scientific Foundations of Sport the course there is an opportunity and Physical Education is a two Entry for progression to articulated • Introduction to Sports Coaching year full-time course which is Requirements degrees in Sport, Coaching • Perspectives on Inclusion & run directly by the University • 180 UCAS tariff and Physical Education. Disability in Sport & PE of Worcester. This creative and • Introduction to Socio- points and GCSE innovative course provides students Maths and English Cultural Issues in Sport with an opportunity to develop Career Opportunities Language at Grade • PE: Context & Issues their theoretical knowledge and The course provides an excellent C or above practical skills in the areas of sport, foundation for a wide range • Sport in the UK • Please see pages coaching and physical education. of careers including sports • Teaching Children to Play Games 172-175 or development and management, • Leading & Managing www.worcester. Each module is delivered within the armed forces, public services, Groups & Teams ac.uk for further University’s state-of-the-art facilities fitness instructing, match and • Application of Scientific details to integrate theory and practice. performance analyst, research, Principles in Sport • Shortlisted A variety of teaching, learning and sports coaching and teaching. • Pedagogy & Practice in Sports candidates will be assessment strategies are employed, Coaching & Physical Education interviewed allowing students to develop the Assessment • Research Methods • An Enhanced attributes associated with the study A variety of methods are used Disclosure and of sport at Higher Education. • Contemporary Issues in Sport to assess learning including Barring Service • Using Performance Throughout the course students written assessments, module check may be Analysis in Sport & PE will have the opportunity to tests, individual and group required for • Work Based Learning: Sport, work within a variety of sports presentations, case-studies, some modules Coaching & Physical Education environments with a range of reports, resource creation, • Physical Activity, Health & Sport You may sporting populations including practical teaching and coaching. also like... children, elite, intermediate, • Sport in the Community novice and disabled athletes. Additional Information • Sports Coaching For a complete list of available HND p150 The course provides an excellent • Two year full-time course modules, please visit our website. foundation for a wide range of • Sports Performance • Industry approved curriculum careers within sport by meeting the & Coaching • Opportunity to complete needs of employers. Students will HND p153 additional awards including develop professional skills through nationally recognised vocational opportunities, therefore coaching qualifications graduates will be well placed to • All learning will take place at work within the sports industry. the University of Worcester This is a dynamic and exciting THE COURSE IS course for those with an enthusiasm DELIVERED WITHIN THE and passion for sport, coaching UNIVERSITY’S STATE-OF- and physical education. THE-ART FACILITIES.

www.worcester.ac.uk Sport Development & Coaching UCAS Code Sport Development BA (Hons) & Coaching BA (Hons) CX61 BSc/SDC For the latest information and Course Introduction A key underpinning of this course is Course Content UCAS codes visit the examination of the economic www.ucas.com Over the past two decades the and political environment in • Psychology of Sport which sport operates in, and Entry sport development sector has grown • Principles of Sport Coaching how this constantly creates both Requirements rapidly, becoming a key area of • Foundations in Community threats and opportunities in sport • 280 UCAS tariff employment for sport graduates. Sport & Development development programmes. points and GCSE At its most basic level, sport • Introduction to development relates to encouraging Maths and English Sociocultural Issues Language at Grade people to participate in sport or Career Opportunities • Partnerships in Sport Coaching C or above active recreation, whatever their The jobs available in sport • Risk Management age or capability. This can be for development are numerous and • A Disclosure & Barring Service the purposes of developing the varied, dealing with both operational • Research Methods check may be person, such as helping them to delivery and strategic planning. • Effective Coaching required for improve their health, or to develop Examples of sport development • Operational Sport Development some modules the sport, such as identifying the jobs can range from the various • Sociology of Sport • Shortlisted elite athletes of the future. Yet this governing bodies of sport appointing • Placement Module simple definition does not begin sport development officers (SDOs) candidates will be • Sponsorship & Fundraising interviewed to convey the numerous variations to promote and develop their • Entrepreneurship in sport development jobs and particular sport; local authorities • Please see pages • Development of the Child the many exciting opportunities having officers who are there 172-175 or which now exist not only in the to develop active recreation in • International Sport www.worcester. UK, but also internationally. the local population; charities Development & Volunteerism ac.uk for further details appointing officers who target • Sport Strategy in Action The course develops a mix of specific groups; schools establishing • Disability coaching and management You may officers to co-ordinate and develop skills which are vital ingredients • Issues in Sport excellence in a variety of sports; also like... in the delivery of high quality • Independent Study and international organisations, • Sport Business sport development services and such as UNICEF, having people For a complete list of available Management programmes. There is a strong who help co-ordinate the work of modules, please visit our website. BA (Hons) p144 vocational focus, letting you governments and partners to help • Sport & experience work-based learning, develop sport and play programmes Exercise Science real case study scenario exercises for children around the world. BSc (Hons) p149 and various practical activities, with many opportunities to gain • Sports Studies additional vocational qualifications. Assessment BSc (Hons) p154 A wide range of assessment • Sports Performance methods are used, including & Coaching reports, essays, oral presentations HND p153 THE COURSE DEVELOPS A and coaching sessions. MIX OF COACHING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS.

147 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY IS A PROFESSIONAL CHARTERED Sport & Exercise AREA OF PSYCHOLOGY. UCAS Code Psychology Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc BSc (Hons) (Hons) C813 BSc/SpPsy For the latest information Course Introduction psychology and has chartered Assessment and UCAS codes visit status. Graduates will be eligible www.ucas.com Practical research reports, case Sport & Exercise Psychology is for Graduate Basis for Chartered studies, essays, literature reviews, an exciting programme, taught Membership (GBC) with the British Entry Psychological Society (BPS) – presentations, examinations. Requirements by enthusiastic and well qualified staff. This programme equips necessary for further professional • 280 UCAS students with the theoretical training. Sport Psychology is a Additional Information tariff points knowledge and the practical skills professional chartered area of • Single Honours only (designated • Please see pages associated with the study of the psychology. This course is used modules only plus a selection 172-175 or ‘mind-body interaction’ in sport. as a preparatory first degree for from other subjects) www.worcester. those students wanting to follow The degree has been developed to ac.uk for further a career as a Sports Psychologist Course Content details provide an understanding of (which requires further postgraduate the role of psychology within sport study and supervised practice). You may and exercise, across both team Year 1 also like... and individual sports and at The course prepares students for • Introduction to Psychology a range of graduate careers with • Psychology different levels of competition • Psychological Research Methods 1 knowledge and skills appropriate for BSc (Hons) p140 and participation. • Body & Mind in Sport & Exercise areas such as: sports psychology, • Personal Growth & Team • Counselling This programme is accredited by sports coaching, police service, Building Through Outdoor Psychology the British Psychological Society as armed forces, fitness and health Adventurous Activity BSc (Hons) p73 conferring eligibility for Graduate industries, sports training and • Physical Activity, • Forensic Membership of the Society and general graduate careers. Psychology the Graduate Basis for Chartered Exercise & Health BSc (Hons) p97 Membership (GBC), which is required Employability • Introduction to Motor • Sports Therapy for entry to further postgraduate Learning & Skill Acquisition A degree in Psychology is highly BSc (Hons) p156 courses for those wishing to train Year 2 as professional psychologists. favoured by employers, giving • Sport & you an excellent advantage in the • Biological & Cognitive Psychology Exercise Science Analysis of sport performance job market. During your studies • Social & Developmental BSc (Hons) p149 and exercise participation from a with us you will learn new skills, Psychology • Business psychological standpoint is central develop existing expertise, study • Psychological Research Methods 2 Psychology to the main aims of the course. a wide range of approaches and • Individual Differences BSc (Hons) p63 Students have the opportunity methodologies and leave with a • Motor Skill Progression to direct their study in Sport & broader range of knowledge, skills • Sports Nutrition Exercise Psychology and pursue and abilities. An important part of • Scientific Analysis of in-depth focused independent this learning process is the ability to Sports Coaching research. Students will experience reflect upon your own experiences, a range of teaching environments an aspect of practice engaged in by Year 3 including the Sport Psychology all professional psychologists. We • Psychology Research Project laboratory, lecture theatre, fitness will help you to develop these skills • Applied Sports Psychology suite, sports centre and sports field. through the Academic Tutoring • Consultancy in Applied Sport system; you will be provided & Exercise Psychology Career Opportunities with an Understanding Skills & • Global & Olympic Sport Sports Psychology is a fast-growing Professionalism booklet, which you • The Developing Child in Sport will use both as a record of your discipline that is recognised as • Learning & Performance learning and a tool for self-reflection. a professional specialism within of Sport Skills www.worcester.ac.uk Sport & Exercise Science UCAS Code Sport & Exercise BSc (Hons) Science BSc (Hons) C600 BSc/SES For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com With the success of the 2012 Worcester has a proven record • Body & Mind in Sport & Exercise Olympic games, opportunities Entry of excellence in the field of sport in the field of sport and exercise • Foundations of Human Movement Requirements and exercise science and this science are on the increase and this • Introduction to the course will interest anyone who • 280 UCAS tariff course prepares students for a wide Scientific Study of Sport has an enthusiasm for sport, points and GCSE range of careers. Graduates have • Exercise Training & Prescription exercise and health. It provides Maths and English entered the following occupations: • Adapted Physical Activity, Language at Grade a practical insight into scientific sport and exercise science support, Sport & Disability C or above studies of sport and ways to fitness and health industry, sports integrate that knowledge into the • Scientific Underpinnings • Please see pages coaching, sports development, practice and training of different of Sport Performance 172-175 or the police and the armed forces. sports. You will study physiology, • Scientific Underpinnings www.worcester. The course develops a range ac.uk for further psychology and biomechanics, of Physical Activity, of abilities such as writing and details as well as modules that explore Exercise & Health presentation skills, research and the way in which these disciplines • Contemporary Issues & Research • Shortlisted critical thought and data analysis interact to affect both sporting in Sport & Exercise Science candidates will be and interpretation skills. These are performance and health. You will • Sports Nutrition interviewed desirable skills in any student seeking also gain a thorough grounding • Strength, Power & Speed • A Disclosure & employment in a graduate role. Barring Service in the investigative and research • The Biomechanical Analysis check may be techniques required in order to work of Sports Techniques effectively in this field. The course Assessment required for • Consultancy in Applied Sport content and design is endorsed by Wide range of assessment types some modules & Exercise Psychology the British Association of Sport including laboratory reports, • Limits to Human Performance and Exercise Sciences (BASES). oral presentations, essays, You may coaching sessions and exams. • Physiological Support also like... This course includes theoretical, of the Elite Athlete • Sport Development practical and vocational elements. Additional Information • Physical Activity & & Coaching Students will experience a range Disease Prevention BA (Hons) p147 of teaching environments and • Single Honours (designated • Independent Study • Sports Studies benefit from a host of state-of- modules only, plus a selection • Work-Based Learning BSc (Hons) p154 the-art facilities, while the library from other subjects) has an extensive range of sport and For a complete list of available • Physical Education exercise resources, together with modules, please visit our website. BSc (Hons) p132 online access to Sports Discus. THE COURSE CONTENT AND • Cricket Coaching DESIGN IS ENDORSED BY & Management The Institute has links with THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION BSc (Hons) p76 universities throughout Europe, OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (BASES). the USA, New Zealand, Australia, www.bases.org.uk/ China and Kenya and you will undergraduate- have the opportunity to study endorsement-scheme-bues for one semester abroad.

149 In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, Stourbridge Campus

UCAS Code Sports Coaching Sports Coaching HND 26NC S HND/SPCM HND For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content Entry With more people playing sport Through a selection of practical and • Scientific Foundations of Sport Requirements and engaging in physical activity, business-oriented management there are new job opportunities in • Social & Psychological Issues • 180 UCAS tariff modules, you will develop the this sector. You will be prepared for • Business of Sport points and GCSE skills and knowledge required a career as a sports coach, in sports • Investigative Techniques Maths and English for a successful career in sports development, sports administration, • Sports Event Promotion Language at Grade coaching. You will be equipped C or above sports policy development or in to cope with the challenges • Sports Coaching Applications health and fitness. • Please see pages and issues in this dynamic and • Principles of Sports Coaching 172-175 or • Sport Experience rapidly expanding sector. Progression www.worcester. • Performance Analysis ac.uk for further The course is run in association with Alternatively, on completion of a • The Physiology of Sport details Birmingham Metropolitan College Top-up degree, you may wish to & Exercise • Shortlisted and you will study at Stourbridge continue to postgraduate study and • The Psychology of Sport candidates will be Campus and the University of other professional qualifications. & Exercise interviewed Worcester, taking advantage of • Work Experience Project • A full Disclosure the excellent facilities and support Location of Study available at both campuses. • Sports Development & Barring Service This course is taught at check may be Vocational throughout, you will • Coaching Special Populations Birmingham Metropolitan required for benefit from applying the skills • Outdoor Activity Leadership College, Stourbridge Campus and some modules you learn to the workplace and have access to leisure facilities in the University of Worcester. For a complete list of available You may both Worcester and Stourbridge modules, please visit our website. also like... to carry out work-based study. Assessment • Sport Development Wide variety of assessment types, ON SUCCESSFUL Progression including coursework assignments, COMPLETION, THERE & Coaching ARE PROGRESSION BA (Hons) p147 On successful completion of the module tests, individual and OPPORTUNITIES ONTO A programme, there are opportunities group presentations, case LINKED BSc (HONS) DEGREE • Cricket Coaching PROGRAMME AT WORCESTER. & Management to progress onto a linked BSc (Hons) studies, reports and exams. BSc (Hons) p76 degree programme at Worcester. • Sports Studies Additional Information HND p155 • Two year, full-time course with • Sports part-time route available Performance • Industry approved curriculum & Coaching • National Governing Body HND p153 Coaching Awards option

www.worcester.ac.uk Sports Coaching Science UCAS Code Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Science BSc (Hons) C601 BSc/SCS It is also possible to study this degree in Course Introduction If you have relevant experience or • Fundamentals of combination with differing entry qualifications, Athletics in Schools another course. Sports Coaching Science is a you may enter the course at HND • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice The University of dynamic, established subject level with the possibility of • Scientific Analysis of Worcester’s degree for anyone with an enthusiasm transferring to the third year of the Sports Coaching combinations add breadth to your studies for coaching and its relationship degree course upon successful • The Research Process and can enhance with sports performance, completion of the HND. • Sport Event Operations your employability. physical activity, health, • Motor Skill Progression teaching and sports science. Career Opportunities For a complete list • Sports Nutrition of combinations and The degree provides an excellent The University of Worcester has a • Strength, Power & Speed UCAS codes visit foundation for a wide range fine reputation for its sports degrees, www.ucas.com of careers, including sports • Multi Sports and the course utilises an excellent development and management, • Sport & Disability range of facilities both on and off Entry sports coaching, fitness instructor, • Independent Study the campus including a state-of- Requirements match and performance analysts, the-art sports hall, University of • Coaching Placement & teaching, research, the armed • 280 UCAS tariff Worcester Arena, fitness suite, Professional Development forces and public services. points and GCSE physiology laboratory, gymnasia, • Work-Based Learning Maths and English Motion and Performance Centre and (Coaching Placement) Language at Grade artificial playing areas. Experience Assessment • Contemporary Issues C or above can be gained through a work Wide range of assessment types, in Sports Coaching • Please see pages placement in a coaching context of including scientific reports, oral • The Sports Entrepreneur 172-175 or your choice and opportunities exist presentations, essays, coaching • Group Dynamics in Sport www.worcester. for study abroad in universities in sessions, exams, marketing plans, • Applied Performance Analysis ac.uk for further practical performance and coaching. the USA, Australia and Europe. • Global & Olympic Sport details • Shortlisted candidates We have an established Sports Additional Information • Learning & Performance Performance Centre that supports of Sports Skills will be interviewed coaches and athletes in the region. • Single Honours, Major, Joint, Minor • The Developing Child in Sport • A Disclosure & Barring • International Sport Service check is The Institute’s Sports Centre required for this course also offers a wide range of Course Content Development & Volunteering National Governing Body • Advanced Sport & Disability • Principles of Sports Coaching You may also like... Coaching Awards through the • Advanced Sports Nutrition • Outdoor Adventure Coach Education Programme. • Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise • Introduction to Motor For a complete list of available Leadership & Learning & Skill Acquisition modules, please visit our website. Management BSc (Hons) p130 • Adapted Physical Activity, Sport & Disability • Sport Development A WIDE RANGE OF & Coaching • Introduction to Socio- NATIONAL GOVERNING Cultural Issues in Sport BODY COACHING BA (Hons) p147 AWARDS ARE OFFERED • Sport Business • Physical Activity, THROUGH THE COACH Exercise & Health EDUCATION PROGRAMME. Management BA (Hons) p144 • Personal Growth & Team Building Through Outdoor • Sports Performance Adventurous Activity & Coaching HND p153

151 THE UNIVERSITY HAS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION FOR SUPPORTING YOUNGSTERS AND ATHLETES AT ALL Sports Coaching Science LEVELS IN A RANGE OF DISABILITY SPORT. UCAS Code with Disability Sport Sports Coaching Science with BSc (Hons) Disability Sport BSc (Hons) C694 SCSDS For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content www.ucas.com The course provides an excellent Building on the University’s • Principles of Sports Coaching foundation for a wide range of extensive experience in this field, Entry careers in sport development, • Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise the course is believed to be the Requirements sport coaching, physical education • Introduction to Motor country’s first degree dedicated to teaching, research, armed forces and Learning & Skill Acquisition • 280 UCAS tariff producing experts in disability sport public health, professional sport, • Adapted Physical Activity, points and GCSE and fitness who can go on to follow Maths and English health and fitness management. Sport & Disability careers helping and coaching people Language at Grade Students who have specialised in • Introduction to Socio- with disabilities who wish to engage C or above disability sport in the past have Cultural Issues in Sport in sport and physical activity. • Please see pages gone on to become sports and • Physical Activity, 172-175 or The University has an excellent disability officers; sport development Exercise & Health www.worcester. reputation for supporting youngsters officers for adults with disabilities; • Personal Growth & Team ac.uk for further and athletes at all levels in a range special need co-ordinators; County Building Through Outdoor details of disability sport. Significantly, Council support officers for Adventurous Activity children with behavioural issues; • Shortlisted a growing number of students • Fundamentals of Disability Sport Governing Body candidates will be continue to find employment during Athletics in Schools interviewed and after study. The vision to inspire, co-ordinators and self-employed • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice • A Disclosure & include and innovate at all levels in sports disability consultants. disability sport is being realised as • Scientific Analysis of Barring Service Disability Coaching check may be partnerships with disability sports Assessment • Applied Performance Analysis required for governing bodies, special needs Wide range of assessment types, in Disability Sport some modules schools and universities from around including scientific reports, oral • Sport & Disability the world continue to flourish. presentations, essays, coaching You may Additionally, there are several sessions, exams, marketing plans, • Sport Event Operations also like... members of the staff and student practical performance and coaching. • Motor Skill Progression • Sport Development body who have gained international • Sports Nutrition recognition in numerous disciplines & Coaching Additional Information • Strength, Power & Speed including blind football, deaf rugby, BA (Hons) p147 • Independent Study wheelchair basketball and adapted • Single Honours • Sports Studies • Contemporary Issues BSc (Hons) p154 rowing. The University is the home of the regional wheelchair basketball in Sports Coaching • Physical Education centre, the Worcester blind football • Advanced Sport & Disability BSc (Hons) p132 team, the innovative dyspraxia club • Coaching Placement & and the Worcester Snoezelen Centre. Professional Development The University of Worcester is also (Disability Sport) the Great Britain Men’s and Women’s • Work-Based Learning (Disability Wheelchair Basketball training camp. Coaching Placement) Sports Coaching Science students For a complete list of available can now specialise in Sports modules, please visit our website. Coaching Science & Disability Sport and gain a further insight into the area of disability sport through theoretical and practical experience. www.worcester.ac.uk In partnership with Telford College of Arts and Technology

Sports Performance & Coaching UCAS Code Sports Performance HND & Coaching HND 16XC Y HND/SPC For the latest information Course Introduction • State-of-the-art Additional Information and UCAS codes visit multi-gym, comprising www.ucas.com • Two year, full-time only course The HND in Sports Performance Techno gym equipment • New facilities include an • Industry approved curriculum Entry & Coaching is a two year full- Requirements time qualification which runs in on-campus floodlit 3G full • National Governing Body conjunction with the University size rugby/football pitch Coaching Awards option • 180 UCAS tariff of Worcester. All learning will take points and GCSE place at Telford College of Arts and Career Opportunities Course Content Maths and English Language at Grade Technology. The course focuses The course provides an excellent C or above on sports coaching, analysis of foundation for a wide range • Introduction to the Principles • Please see pages performance and the theoretical of careers including sports of Coaching 172-175 or knowledge underpinning sport. development and management, • Psychological & Social Learning takes place in a practical Foundations of Sport www.worcester. sports coaching, fitness instructors, ac.uk for further and lecture-based environment match and performance analysts, • Physiological Foundations details and will focus on developing teaching, research, the armed forces of Sport • Shortlisted professional skills through and public services. • Training for Sport vocational opportunities within candidates will be • Physical Activity, the sporting industry. You will interviewed Progression Exercise & Health have the opportunity to work • A Disclosure & • Foundations of Sport with a broad variety of sporting On successful completion of the Barring Service (Practical Kinesiology) populations, including elite programme you can progress check may be athletes, novice and intermediate directly onto the second or third • Introduction to Motor required for participants, children, peers and year of a linked BSc (Hons) Learning & Skill Acquisition some modules students with learning difficulties. degree at Worcester e.g. Sports • Partnerships & Sports Coaching Coaching Science. • Research Methods You may The course will develop your • Sports Nutrition also like... personal and transferable skills Location of Study • Sport Business whilst also developing the attributes • Scientific Approaches to This course runs in conjunction Management associated with the study of sport at Sports Coaching with the University of Worcester BA (Hons) p144 Higher Education level. • Health-Based Exercise and Telford College of Arts and Testing & Prescription • Cricket Coaching Telford College of Arts and Technology. All teaching will take & Management • Effective Coaching Technology (TCAT) also provides place at Telford College of Arts BSc (Hons) p76 • Performance Analysis excellent access to: and Technology which is 50 miles • Sports Studies from Worcester. Accommodation • Sport Event Project Management HND p155 • The TCAT Super Dome which is available on request and • Invasion Sports provides facilities for all-weather • Sports Coaching organised on an individual basis. training and the latest HND p150 FOCUS ON DEVELOPING technology in playing surfaces Assessment PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • Sports Hall, housing basketball, THROUGH VOCATIONAL Wide variety of assessment types, OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN netball and badminton to THE SPORTING INDUSTRY. international standard including coursework assignments, module tests, individual and group • Aerobic Studio, with mirrored presentations, case studies, reports wall, suitable for dance, ballet and exams. and aerobic activities

153 FORMER BSc SPORTS STUDIES STUDENT JENNY MACCONNELL NOW UTILISES HER KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO MANAGE THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER MOTION & PERFORMANCE UCAS Code Sports Studies CENTRE. Sports Studies JENNY MACCONNELL BSc (Hons) C6X3 BSc (Hons) BSc/SPS It is also possible to study this degree in combination with Course Introduction Governing Body Coaching • Sport & Disability another course. Awards are available through the • Swimming & Outdoor The University of Sports Studies will interest anyone Coach Education Programme. Adventure Activities Worcester’s degree with an enthusiasm for sport, • Motor Skill Progression combinations exercise and health, coaching, Career Opportunities • Multi Sports add breadth to teaching, sports management, This degree provides an excellent your studies and • Strength Power & Speed sports marketing or development. can enhance your foundation for a wide range of • Independent Study Depending on your module choices, employability. careers in sports development and • Contemporary Issues In Sport your course takes place in a range management, sports coaching, For a complete list • Work-Based Learning of environments including a variety physical education teaching, of combinations and of high tech scientific laboratories, research, the armed forces, public • Global & Olympic Sport UCAS codes visit lecture theatres, seminar rooms, services, professional sport and • Sport Strategy in Action www.ucas.com sports facilities and fitness/ health and fitness management. • Sport Event Marketing Entry training centres. There is a choice • The Sports Entrepreneur Requirements of themes for you to follow such as Assessment • Advanced Sports Nutrition sport science, physical activity and Wide range of assessment • Project Feasibility • 280 UCAS tariff health, PE teaching, sport coaching, methods are used which include: • International Development points and GCSE sports performance, sociology of performance analysis, presentations, & Volunteering Maths and English sport and sport management. Language at Grade essays, teaching and coaching • Consultancy in Applied Sport C or above If you are considering a career sessions, exams and projects, & Exercise Psychology • Please see pages as a Physical Education teacher, practical work experience and • Advanced Sport & Disability independent research. 172-175 or our joint PE and Sports Studies • Learning & Performance www.worcester. pathways enable you to blend of Sports Skills ac.uk for further your choice of sport modules with Additional Information • The Developing Child in Sport details a physical education pathway • Single Honours, Joint, Major, Minor • Biomechanical Analysis • Shortlisted designed to provide a strong foundation for the Postgraduate of Sports Techniques candidates will be Course Content interviewed Certificate in Education (PGCE). • Primary PE • Limits to Human Performance • A Disclosure & You will have the opportunity • Sociocultural Studies in Sport, • 14-19 PE Curriculum Barring Service to work within the sporting Physical Activity & Exercise • Physical Activity in the Prevention check may be industry on placement, and • Fundamentals of Sport & Treatment of Disease required for opportunities also exist for you & Exercise Science some modules to study abroad. Regional Sports • Sport Development Foundation For a complete list of available Development and Coaching • Sport Management Foundation modules, please visit our website. You may Officers are based on campus. also like... • Principles of Sports Coaching • Sport Business You will benefit from excellent • Adapted Physical Activity, Management facilities, including the University Sport & Disability BA (Hons) p144 of Worcester Arena, University of • Introduction to Motor Worcester Motion and Performance • Physical Education Learning & Skill Acquisition Centre, designated by UK Sports BSc (Hons) p132 • Fundamentals of Institute (UKSI) as a regional Athletics in Schools • Sports Coaching provider of Sport Science Support • Sport Operational Management Science and the McClelland Centre for BSc (Hons) p151 Health and Wellbeing. National • Sponsorship & Fundraising www.worcester.ac.uk In partnership with Worcester College of Technology

Sports Studies UCAS Code Sports Studies HND HND 006C HND/SS For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities • Nationally recognised qualification www.ucas.com that prepares you for work The course has been carefully Entry Do you have an enthusiasm for in the sports industry designed to offer a range of Requirements sport, exercise and health? If the • Exciting range of modules employment opportunities within answer is yes, then this HND may gives broad understanding • 180 UCAS tariff the sports industry, including be what you are looking for. It has of Sports Studies points and GCSE sports development, sports been developed with Worcester • Placement opportunities in the Maths and English management, health and fitness College of Technology to provide sports sector giving you the Language at Grade promotion and sports coaching. C or above a vocational programme that chance to use skills in a can lead to employment in the work-based environment • Please see pages sports industries or progression Progression 172-175 or to a sports-related degree. On successful completion of the Course Content www.worcester. programme you can progress ac.uk for further All modules integrate theory and details directly onto the second or third • Anatomy & Health practice using the experience • Shortlisted year of a linked BSc (Hons) • Practical Sports Studies gained from involvement in sport. degree at Worcester e.g. BSc candidates will be • Sport Psychology The course has been designed to Sports Studies. interviewed meet the needs of employers such • Sport Nutrition • A Disclosure & as local authorities, sports and Location of Study • Sport in Context Barring Service recreational centres and other You will be based at both • Work Experience check may be public and private providers, and the University of Worcester • Research Methods required for those who are successful on the and Worcester College of some modules course will be well placed to work In addition, a range of awards from Technology and have access to within the sports industry. National Governing Bodies are the full range of excellent sports You may available to support your study. The course will develop your facilities on both campuses. also like... personal and transferable skills • Sport Development whilst also developing the attributes Assessment & Coaching BA (Hons) p147 associated with the study of Wide variety of assessment types, sport at Higher Education level. including scientific reports, oral • Sports Studies presentations and essays, coaching BSc (Hons) p154 A RANGE OF AWARDS FROM sessions, exams and marketing plans. • Sports Coaching NATIONAL GOVERNING HND p150 BODIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDY. Additional Information • Sports Performance & Coaching • A two year, full-time course HND p153 with part-time route available • Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including BASES accredited laboratories, Sports Hall, fitness suite, 3G AstroTurf, University of Worcester Arena, playing fields, dance studio, Motion and Performance Centre and Human Performance Laboratory

155 THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME – ONE SEMESTER STUDYING ON AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMME. UCAS Code Sports Therapy MARTIN IDDON Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) C603 BSc/SpTh For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction final year helps to develop skills, laboratory reports, literature www.ucas.com excellent clinical reasoning reviews, reflective practice This course provides a solid and all the skills required of a journals, presentations, written Entry graduate Sports Therapist. examinations and case studies. Requirements knowledge of all areas of sports therapy - the management, In the final year you will also work • 280 UCAS tariff treatment and rehabilitation of Additional Information points to include extensively with the university sports athletes from elite to recreational • Single Honours programme, an A2 in either PE, teams to develop and evaluate in a range of sports. The sports which cannot be combined Sport or Human sports injury prevention programmes science disciplines are also Biology plus GCSE as well as preparation work and first with any other subject studied, including human Maths and English aid for games. You will also work • Only available full-time movement and biomechanics, Language at Grade regularly in the sports massage • Opportunity to gain a C or above physiology, exercise programme and sports injury clinics. From the first aid qualification prescription and nutrition. • Please see pages first year you are encouraged to • Placement links have been 172-175 or The course is accredited by The provide first aid and massage at a forged with a number of local www.worcester. Society of Sports Therapists. The number of external sporting events. professional and amateur football, ac.uk for further course ensures graduates achieve all The sports therapy programme cricket and rugby teams – other details the professional body competencies, makes use of all the state-of-the- sports also provide placement • A Disclosure & therefore giving them eligibility art facilities on campus including opportunities. The Institute Barring Service to join the professional body after the University of Worcester also has links with overseas check is required graduation. The course places an Arena, human performance and universities, particularly the USA for this course. emphasis on preparing you for your sports science laboratories, clinic Successful role as a graduate Sports Therapist. environments, sports therapy Course Content candidates will You will learn the therapeutic skills specific clinical skills teaching also be required to rooms, fitness suite, sports hall, • Sports Massage complete a medical of detailed anatomy, examination AstroTurf and playing fields. • Functional Anatomy questionnaire and assessment of all joints, joint mobilisations, massage, sports • Sport & Exercise Physiology • Shortlisted Career Opportunities applicants will rehabilitation and electrotherapy • Injury & Illness in Sport & Exercise be invited for modalities. Sports Therapists Graduates can follow a number of • Principles & Practice of Training interview need an in-depth understanding career paths including graduate • Biomechanics for Sports Therapy of sports science disciplines to Sports Therapist at a sports club • Research Methods appreciate the higher level of or with a team. You will be able You may • Trauma Management/ function required by athletes and to work in private practice or as a also like... Examination & Assessment to enable them to communicate • Paramedic Science therapist within fitness and leisure professionally with athletes, • Sports Rehabilitation FdSc p131 complexes. You may choose to focus coaches and other allied health on the sports rehabilitation role. • Manual Therapy for • Sport & Exercise professionals. The course will also The course also provides a sound Sports Therapists Science prepare you for work as a graduate basis for postgraduate courses in • Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) p149 sports therapist by developing sports science, sports medicine or • Sports Therapy In Action • Sports Coaching your CV, writing a business for PGCE teaching qualification. • Advanced Sports Therapy Science plan, developing employability • Placement BSc (Hons) p151 skills such as communication, Assessment • Independent Study presentations and group work. A variety of assessments are used to For a complete list of available A double module of clinical prepare you for future employment, modules, please visit our website. placement running across the including practical assessment of www.worcester.ac.uk STAFF AWARDED BERA SAGE Teaching: Primary RESEARCH PRACTITIONER AWARD 2013 FOR THEIR WORK IN SUPPORTING Initial Teacher Education ACADEMIC WRITING IN FIRST YEAR ITE STUDENTS. (with QTS) www.worcester.ac.uk UCAS Code UNIVERSITY STAFF • Primary – Early BA (Hons) Years (3-7 years) X121 BA/1yr QTS • Primary – Later Years (5-11 years) Course Introduction Career Opportunities Entry Requirements X122 BA/1yr QTS Our Newly Qualified Teachers • A minimum of 300 UCAS tariff For the latest Designed in partnership with local (NQTs) have one of the highest points from a maximum information and primary schools to meet the employment rates of all graduates. of three and a half A Levels (or UCAS codes visit requirements for Initial Teacher There are excellent employment equivalent Level 3 qualifications). www.ucas.com Education, this ‘outstanding’ course opportunities and good promotion Plus at least six GCSEs at (Ofsted 2008 and again in 2010), prospects alongside job security. Grades A*-C, including Maths, provides the perfect grounding You may At the end of the course you will be English Language and Science for those who wish to teach all also like... advised about suitable in-service areas of the Primary Curriculum. • Post-16 qualifications should, for • Postgraduate courses to follow in your teaching preference, have some National Certificate in career, as part of your continuing During the first two years you Curriculum relevance. It may be Education PGCE will follow a broad and balanced professional development. beneficial if qualifications reflected Secondary p162 programme which lays a secure the likely choice of curriculum • Postgraduate foundation for the third and Direct Entry Route focus, for example A Level Science Certificate in final year of study. You will then If you have a Foundation degree • Shortlisted applicants will be Education PGCE undertake some Professional or equivalent in an area related to interviewed. NCTL requires all Primary p160 Research in a Specialist Subject education, it may be possible to trainee teachers to satisfactorily • Professional Practice (PRiSS) in Year 3, which involves enter the programme in Year 2. You complete a medical questionnaire BA (Hons) Top-up some school-based research, to demonstrate their fitness to would also need GCSE English, Maths Degree p139 investigating an element of and Science at Grade C or above teach and to obtain an Enhanced a selected curriculum area or and have some recent experience Disclosure & Barring Service check • Education Studies theme. At the end of the course in a primary classroom. Shortlisted • Candidates are also expected to BA (Hons) p87 you will be equipped to meet the candidates will be interviewed. have passed the Professional Tests • Integrated Working Teachers’ Standards for the Award set by the DfE in English and Maths with Children & of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Non-Standard Entrance • Candidates will be expected to Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree p112 On entry, all students follow a Mature students undertaking have had some recent experience common programme, spanning ages an Access Diploma will need to in a primary school setting and • Early Childhood 3-11 years during Term One. Towards demonstrate subject knowledge to include this as part of the (Professional Practice) the end of Term One, students opt in a National Curriculum area. supporting statement in their BA (Hons) p83 for the 3-7 years or 5-11 years route If candidates require further application. Currently candidates, for the remaining course of study. information about appropriate as a condition of entry, provide All programmes a report from a primary school subject to There is a Primary Modern Foreign study, they may request advice. head teacher where they have government funding Language pathway in the degree completed a minimum of two or requirements and you can focus on either Spanish Assessment weeks’ work experience (or are subject to or French language and language Various assessment methods, the part-time equivalent) government changes. teaching methodology. There is including the use of a profile also an opportunity to undertake a of teaching competencies and placement in a special educational coursework closely linked with needs school for seven weeks. school experience. Students will demonstrate the ability to meet the From time to time there are new Teachers’ Standards (2012). opportunities for other specialised placements in schools.

157 In partnership with the Learning Institute and Somerset SCITT UCAS Code Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning FdA XX12 FdA G, I FdA/TL For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content This course represents a substantial This course provides an in-service • Introduction to Study Skills Entry step toward acquiring a full Honours career pathway for teaching Requirements degree through a one year full- • Reflective Journal assistants and other support staff time or two year part-time Top-up • Communication & Partnership • 60 UCAS working in an education context. course. Successful completion in Children’s Services tariff points It is a school-centred programme allows possible progression on to • Behaviour for Learning • Please see pages based at institutions in Somerset, the BA (Hons) Top-up degree in • Work-Based Project 172-175 or Cornwall and Devon and is not Professional Practice taught in the www.worcester. taught at the Worcester campus. • Curriculum Subjects ac.uk for further South West with equivalent Top-up • Introduction to Teaching details The programme is a two year degree delivered at Worcester. & Learning in Primary • A Disclosure & full-time or three/four year This may subsequently provide Foundation Subjects a route into teaching through a Barring Service part-time course leading to • Introduction to Teaching PGCE or school-led programmes. check is required a Foundation degree. & Learning in the Secondary Phase for this course There are two possible pathways: • Introduction to Global Education • Applicants must Location of Study • An FdA for those wishing to • Supporting in Early have current Based in the South West of Childhood Development experience of prepare for primary teaching, England. This course is not taught • Meeting the Individual working in an early years professional status at the Worcester campus. It is Needs of Children & Young education setting or teaching support roles in run by the Learning Institute People with Specific primary and nursery settings and Somerset SCITT. • Mature students Learning Difficulties should see • An FdA for those wishing to • Planning, Assessing & page 173 for prepare for teaching support roles Assessment or secondary teaching in a range Evaluating Learning additional details Essays, seminars, practical of vocational and applied subjects • Teaching & Learning in Primary workshops, professional journals, You may – contact the providers for details. Core Curriculum Subjects projects and reports. • Teaching & Learning in Primary also like... This course provides you with All students will be assessed on work Foundation Subjects • Early Years FdA p85 the skills, knowledge and insight undertaken within employment. • Teaching & Learning in • Integrated to enable you to make a valued Children’s Services contribution to the educational, the Secondary Phase FdA p111 social and emotional well-being of AN IN-SERVICE CAREER • Auditing & Meeting Subject PATHWAY FOR TEACHING Knowledge Needs • Learning Support children in a range of supportive ASSISTANTS AND OTHER FdA p117 contexts. We welcome applications SUPPORT STAFF WORKING • Developing Students’ Functional from experienced mature IN AN EDUCATION CONTEXT. Skills & Principal, Additional students, please see the Mature & Generic Learning Students section for details. • Work-Based Independent Study For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

www.worcester.ac.uk Teaching: School Direct Partnership Provision (Primary and Secondary) Entry Requirements • Preferably an Honours degree (2.1) or equivalent • Grade C in GCSE or Course Introduction There are currently two [email protected] equivalent in English programmes available: and Maths. All The University of Worcester offers Within its school partnership the primary applicants the following subject specialisms must also hold University of Worcester operates School Direct Training for both School Direct Training GCSE (or equivalent) the School Direct Training and The School Direct programme and School Direct Salaried: at Grade C or School Direct Salaried route. is open to all eligible graduates above in a Science preferably with a 2.1 or above (see Primary: This route into teaching was subject. These GCSE NCTL website for eligibility criteria introduced for both primary and • Early Years (or equivalent) and specific secondary shortage secondary phases in 2012/13. • General Primary qualifications subjects may be open to those This is a postgraduate route. • Primary Mathematics Specialist should have been with a third class degree). This is a School Direct is a response obtained at the tuition fee programme (currently to an increased emphasis on Secondary: time of application £9,000 paid by the trainee). A developing school-led provision • You will need to trainee may be entitled to receive • Biology and collaborative partnerships with provide evidence a bursary dependent on phase/ an accredited ITT provider such • Chemistry of significant and subject/degree classification. as the University of Worcester, • Physics recent school an outstanding ITT provider. • Computer Science experience in a School Direct Salaried • Design and Technology teaching setting Teaching Approach The School Direct Salaried (Food and Textiles) • Applicants will be programme is intended for high interviewed by There will be a range of teaching • Geography achieving career changers who the school and approaches to include: • History have preferably a 2.1 for their first the University • Economics with • A sustained school experience degree. Another feature of this • The NCTL requires Business Studies throughout the year and the route is that eligible applicants all Trainee Teachers • English opportunity to be fully immersed must be able to demonstrate to satisfactorily in a school community three years’ previous career • Mathematics complete a medical • University taught sessions to experience. Trainees on School • Modern Languages questionnaire to ensure trainees are confident to Direct Salaried will be employed • Physical Education demonstrate their fitness to teach, teach national priorities and have and paid a salary by the school, as • Psychology and to obtain knowledge and understanding a minimum, on the lowest point an Enhanced of curriculum development of the unqualified teacher scale. Before starting a School Direct Disclosure & Barring • Partnership delivery that will All school direct applications programme you must pass the Service check include a mix of small and large are made via UCAS and open Professional Literacy and Numeracy group work, independent study, in November prior to the Skills tests. For more information You may tutorials, lectures and seminars academic year in which a trainee see: www.education.gov.uk also like... and access to e-learning facilities commences the course. • Postgraduate This is an academic programme Certificate in More information on School WITHIN ITS SCHOOL Education PGCE leading to the award of Post Direct can be found at: PARTNERSHIP Graduate Certificate in Education THE UNIVERSITY Primary p160 www.education.gov.uk/ OF WORCESTER with Qualified Teacher Status. get-into-teaching/teacher- OPERATES THE SCHOOL • Primary Initial There will be the opportunity training-options/school- DIRECT AND SCHOOL Teacher Education DIRECT (SALARIED) ROUTE. to work at Masters level with based-training/school-direct BA (Hons) p157 60 credits available. To enquire about these routes via the University please email 159 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional UCAS Code Graduate Certificate in Education All applications should be made Primary through UCAS Teacher Training. See www.ucas.com/ how-it-all-works/ This course includes a significant teacher-training Course Introduction Inclusive Education Professional Pedagogy and for further details. Throughout the course there is an Management element which This outstanding course, as emphasis on inclusive education, covers the role of the professional You may confirmed by students, schools with particular reference to teacher, the child as learner and also like... and Ofsted (2008 and again managing behaviour and special wider issues associated with school in 2010), has been designed in needs and disability (SEND). You will • Postgraduate and society. You will develop an partnership with local primary also have the opportunity to further Certificate in advanced understanding of child Education PGCE schools to meet the requirements your knowledge, understanding development and classroom Secondary p164 for Postgraduate Teacher Education. and skills in an area of primary relationships, as well as the skills in Our recent outstanding Ofsted education through a Masters level • Primary Initial classroom organisation, behaviour report recognised ‘the strength of extended study from a chosen Teacher Education management, assessment, BA (Hons) p159 the partnerships with schools and option range of curriculum areas. colleges’. It will prepare you to teach recording and reporting that are Entry across the primary age range and essential to effective teaching. Ofsted 2010 recognised ‘trainees’ Primary Subject Requirements in all National Curriculum subjects. Specialism (PSS) You will be equipped to meet the ability to critically reflect and Prior to entry, DfE Teachers’ Standards for the improve their practice’. PSS offered include all the students must have National Curriculum subjects as Award of Qualified Teacher Status Core subject modules will prepare as a minimum: well as Languages, ICT, RE, Special (QTS) upon successful completion you to teach English, Maths and • An Honours degree Educational Needs and Disability, of the course. Before commencing, Science in Key Stages One and (2:2) or equivalent Advanced Early Years and Outdoor you will decide whether you wish Two and, especially in the case of Learning. Candidates apply for • Grade C in GCSE to focus on teaching Early Years Advanced Early Years students, or equivalent in the course, selecting which of (3 to 7), or Primary (5 to 11). in nursery and reception classes. English, Maths these they would like to develop Foundation subjects and Religious and Science. A Maths Specialist Pathway is also as their specialism, based on their Education are also covered. These GCSE available. On this pathway you qualifications and/or experience (or equivalent) will spend a significant amount School experience is a substantial contributing towards their qualifications focusing on the teaching of Maths and integral part of the course development as a specialist. You will should have been across the primary key phase. from the first term, through both have opportunities to spend time as obtained at the serial and block practice, with part of your 24 weeks researching time of application further experience in Terms Two your primary specialism and • A minimum of and Three. In total, of the 38 understanding of subject leadership. 5-10 days in an weeks of the course, 24 weeks You will be involved in assessing age appropriate will be spent in schools. There your teaching skills and competence setting e.g. nursery/ are opportunities to undertake as they develop through the use foundation for 3-7, placements in a SEN school. primary for 5-11. of a Professional Development Ideally this must be Profile to which teachers and within the past year tutors will also contribute.

www.worcester.ac.uk Entry Requirements continued • Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed At the end of the course you Assessment A FORMER PGCE TRAINEE • The DfE requires all will be advised about your first WHO, WITHIN FIVE YEARS, Trainee Teachers year in teaching through the General teaching skills, including HAS COMPLETED THE to satisfactorily planning and assessment. NATIONAL SENCO AWARD University of Worcester Career AND IS NOW MANAGING complete a medical Entry and Development Profile, Coursework, some of which SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS questionnaire to AND DISABILITY PROVISION as part of your Continuing is at Masters level, closely demonstrate their ACROSS HEREFORDSHIRE. fitness to teach Professional Development. linked with school experience, ZAYLA IS TEACHING AS PART and to obtain will also be graded. OF THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL LORD SCUDAMORE PRIMARY an Enhanced Masters Credits FEDERATION BASED IN HEREFORDSHIRE. Disclosure & Barring All students register for 60 Additional Information Service check credits at Masters level and • For further information regarding ZAYLA BEECHAM • Successful thereby achieve the Postgraduate tuition fees, grants and bursaries completion of the Certificate in Education. for PGCE students, please see our DfE Professional website at www.worcester.ac.uk Skills tests in English Career Opportunities • 60 Masters credits available and Maths www. There is a high employment rate for education.gov.uk/ Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) Finance get-into-teaching from the course. Upon successful • University fees for PGCE home completion of the PGCE course, and EU students are £9,000 you take with you a Career Entry • University fees for PGCE and Development Profile to start overseas students are £9,600 the process of your continuing professional development as a • Fee loans/grants are available* teacher. Ofsted 2010 recognised • Bursaries are also available* the ‘highly effective personalisation • For information on financial of training linked closely with incentive schemes please see the strong pastoral support that PGCE course page on our website results in the majority of trainees at www.worcester.ac.uk making outstanding progress’. * All programmes subject to government funding or requirements Assessment-only are subject to government changes. Route for Primary QTS Please see page 164.

161 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional UCAS Code Graduate Certificate in Education All applications should be made Secondary through UCAS Teacher Training. See www.ucas.com/ how-it-all-works/ The course is designed to prepare teacher-training Course Introduction Practical Experience trainee teachers to teach in either for further details. The course is designed to gradually The secondary PGCE course is the 11-16, 11-18 or 14-19 age develop teaching skills with careful, planned, taught and assessed range. The subjects offered are: You may structured support. 120 days of the through a partnership, rated as also like... course are spent in schools. There is • Biology ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2010). • Postgraduate a gradual introduction to teaching, • Chemistry Many key strengths were highlighted Certificate in from observing to team teaching and • Computer Science in the Ofsted report including ‘the Education PGCE ultimately teaching a class alone. The close attention to meeting trainees’ • Design & Technology Primary p160 teaching experience is in at least two individual needs’ and ‘the extremely (Food & Textiles) • Primary Initial schools to deepen understanding high quality personal support • Economics with Business Teacher Education of various teaching environments. • English BA (Hons) p157 for trainees’. Trainee teachers choose this course because of its The teaching blocks are interspersed • History excellent reputation in the region. with time at the University, • Languages providing the opportunity to reflect Teachers in schools act as mentors • Mathematics on experiences, deepening to trainees in the school-based • Physical Education understanding of teaching and elements of the course, which are • Physics preparing you for the second heavily focused on developing teaching experience and ultimately • Psychology the practical skills that are the your first year in teaching. basis of effective teaching. Specialist Pathways The partnership schools used At the end of the PGCE course, We also run specialist pathways for placements are across a wide (July 2013) 100% of trainees in Special Needs, English as an geographical area including stated that they felt confident Additional Language, Citizenship Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South the training programme will make and 14-19 Physical Education. Shropshire and the Black Country. them a good or better teacher. These allow trainee teachers to Partnership schools include Teaching focus on particular aspects of their Schools, Academies, High schools, teaching alongside their subject. Grammar schools and FE Colleges. Masters Level WHILST MY CORPORATE Effective Support CAREER WAS VERY There will be the opportunity to REWARDING PERSONALLY There is excellent support from work at Masters level (Level 7) AND FINANCIALLY, I University tutors and school mentors during the PGCE year. Up to 60 WANTED TO ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’ AND SO I and encouragement to demonstrate Masters credits are available. DECIDED TO RETRAIN AND increasing skills in teaching SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETED competence. There is experience of MY PGCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER. a variety of teaching and learning in relation to the subject as well MEL MULDOWNEY as undertaking the wider range of responsibilities expected of a teacher, including pastoral duties.

www.worcester.ac.uk Entry Requirements Prior to entry you must have: • An Honours degree (2:2 or above) Career Opportunities course. We will only interview Funding • Grade C in GCSE people who can provide proof that or equivalent in Graduates from the Secondary they have booked the skills tests. • University fees for PGCE home English Language PGCE at the University of Worcester and EU trainees are £9,000 and Maths. (The If you are made an offer after are some of the most employable • University fees for PGCE University of interview, part of your conditions in the country. At the end of the overseas trainees are £9,600 Worcester organises will be to pass the tests within two course (July 2013) 95% of trainees • Fee loans/grants are available, alternative months of your interview date. had gained a teaching post. Half but subject to status examinations in of these trainees gained a post in We do however advise that you these subjects try and take the tests before your • Maintenance loans/grants are one of our partnership schools. available, but subject to status for those without interview date or as soon after your the appropriate Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) • Scholarships and discretionary interview as possible as this will certificates) have one of the highest employment enable us to make a firm offer. bursaries are available for rates of all graduates and are very candidates in some shortage • Visited a secondary much in demand, especially those Developing your subjects. For further information school before the course starts who have trained in a shortage Subject Knowledge see www.education.gov.uk/ subject. At the end of your PGCE get-into-teaching/funding/ • Passed the There are courses available nationally course, we will advise you on postgraduate-funding NCTL Literacy to develop subject knowledge. suitable in-service courses for and Numeracy You must have a place on a PGCE Funding is subject to your continuing professional skills tests course to qualify. Subject Knowledge change by the NCTL. development as a teacher. • The NCTL requires Enhancement (SKE) courses are all trainee teachers Passing the Skills Tests available in shortage subjects. to satisfactorily complete a medical Before starting the PGCE course you What we are looking questionnaire to must pass the Professional Literacy for at interview demonstrate their and Numeracy Skills tests. The first • Potential to be a good teacher fitness to teach attempt at taking your skills tests and to obtain • Good communication skills in each subject is provided free of an Enhanced charge. You can book up to two • Good subject knowledge Disclosure & Barring resits if required, but you will be • A level of confidence Service check expected to pay for this yourself. • Resilience to cope with the • All shortlisted The charge is £19.25 per test. The demands of the course applicants will pass mark for the tests is 63%. • Some knowledge of secondary be interviewed Please note that after your third schools in the UK attempt you cannot retake for 24 • Knowledge of current months. Once you have passed educational issues the skills tests they are valid for three years from the date passed. You can book your tests up to three months in advance of the date by which you are expecting to have submitted an application. When you take the tests you will need to provide proof that you have applied for a teacher training

163 Teaching: Assessment-only Route Entry for Primary and Secondary QTS Requirements • An Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent • Grade C or equivalent in Course Introduction subjects in Mathematics, Chemistry, for your tests can be found GCSE English and Physics and Modern Languages. on the NCTL website or from Maths. If you are The University of Worcester, [email protected] being assessed You are expected to meet the an ‘outstanding’ accredited for Primary (3-11 subject and curriculum expectations and approved provider, offers Other Requirements years) you will also of the Teaching Standards and assessment of QTS for experienced have a grade C or therefore a specialist degree would You will: but unqualified teachers. The equivalent at GCSE be desirable. If you are applying • have the intellectual and academic in a Science subject. Assessment-only route allows you for Primary there is no statutory to demonstrate that you already capabilities needed to meet the (The University of requirement to have a degree in required teaching standards Worcester organises meet all the standards for QTS, a National Curriculum subject. • possess the appropriate alternative without the need for any further qualities, attitudes and values examinations in training. You will need to present Effective Support these subjects detailed evidence, and your teaching expected of a teacher You will have an initial interview to for those without will be assessed in school by • be able to read and use clear the appropriate experienced teacher mentors with assess whether you are likely to be and accurate Standard English certificates) support from University tutors. able to demonstrate that you are in order to communicate meeting the Teaching Standards. • Certificated effectively verbally and This will be with an Assessment- passes for the Practical Experience through the written word only tutor at the University. If NCTL’s Skills • have met the requirements You need to have at least two years successful at the initial interview tests in Literacy of whole class teaching experience for health and physical and Numeracy you will progress to a second capacity to teach in UK schools or colleges and a interview held within your school. • At least 2 years’ school in which you can be assessed The Assessment-only route does not All successful applicants accepted experience of over a period of a term. Prior to require training elements as it is an on to the Assessment-only route teaching whole commencing an assessment period expectation that you will have been will be required to hold DBS before classes or groups and registering on the route, you trained whilst teaching in school. commencing the programme. in two different must have taught in at least two institutions You will be assigned a tutor once you schools or colleges. For further are registered on the programme Funding • Enhanced details contact assessmentonly@ and the assessment period of • Candidates will be charged Disclosure & worc.ac.uk or see our Assessment up to 12 weeks commences. £350 for the second Barring Service Only web pages at www.worcester. interview and £1,750 for this check ac.uk Overseas teaching experience Assessment Assessment-only route • Shortlisted can be considered provided the applicants will work is based on the English You need the support of a school • Any additional guidance necessary be invited for National Curriculum or recognised where you can teach a whole as part of preparation for the interview UK examination courses. class(es) for the equivalent of a route will be subject to a fee 50% timetable covering specialist All programmes subject to We welcome applications for all subjects, where applicable. subjects at Secondary that we NCTL requirements are subject offer for PGCE, which include: You must take and pass the to government changes. Design & Technology (Food & professional skills tests in literacy Textiles); ICT/Computer Science; and numeracy before the second YOUR TEACHING WILL BE English; History; Mathematics; interview can take place. Failure to ASSESSED IN SCHOOL BY pass the skills tests would mean EXPERIENCED TEACHER Modern Languages; PE; Psychology; MENTORS WITH SUPPORT Economics with Business; Science that we could not conduct the FROM UNIVERSITY TUTORS. (Biology, Chemistry & Physics). second interview or progress to Priority will be given to Secondary the assessment period. Further www.worcester.ac.uk information on how to register EMILY IS NOW BASED IN BRIGHTON, DJING AND PRODUCING MUSIC AND In partnership with Kidderminster College RUNNING WITH HER OWN INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL. Urban & Electronic Music UCAS Code EMILY WATSON Urban & Electronic HND Music HND 043W K HND/UEM For the latest information and Course Introduction Career Opportunities • Experienced staff with vast UCAS codes visit industry experience www.ucas.com This course will equip you with the This two year full-time course • Extensive music business skills needed to play a part in the Entry focuses on the growing demand skills developed exciting world of electronic-based for electronic music-based audio • Opportunities to release music Requirements music. Whether you have your professionals, developing relevant on a new digital record label • 60 UCAS tariff sights set on being a music producer, skills and expertise to industry level. points sound designer, sound engineer or • Available full- and part-time • Please see pages Highly practical in nature, the remixer, want to set up your own • Regular interaction with industry professionals 172-175 or course places strong emphasis music-related business or become www.worcester. • Additional workshops in on contemporary music creation, a music technology lecturer, then ac.uk for further audio post-production and sound this is the perfect course for you. podcast, blog and web design details recording techniques, integrating • Additional Final Cut Pro Alternatively, successful completion technology and creativity with and Photoshop sessions of the HND will enable progression You may entrepreneurship skills. There is a onto a BA Top-up Degree in Music • DJ workshops available also like... vibrant mix of lectures, seminars, Production/Music Technology • Continuous development • Creative workshops and individual and or postgraduate study. of music portfolio Digital Media group project work, as well as BA (Hons) p74 research and private study. You will • Media & have access to current industry- Location of Study Course Content Cultural Studies standard resources, including Run as a partnership between • Principles of Sound BA (Hons) p123 the University of Worcester and facilities for music composition, & Digital Audio production, recording, mixing, Kidderminster College, students • Drama & • Computer Systems for Music post-production and mastering. study at Kidderminster College. Performance • MIDI & Audio Music Production BA (Hons) p82 We offer a rich programme of Assessment • Music Listening Skills • Digital Film co-curricular activities; these • Audio Production Techniques Production include guest lecturers, study Various assessment methods are • Creative Keyboard Techniques BA (Hons) p81 tours and music-based visits to used including practical music enhance industry opportunities creation activities, written reports, • Studio Techniques & Practices and awareness including trips to analytical essays, studio logs, case • History of Electronic Music New York, London and Barcelona. studies, presentations and seminars. • Creative Synthesis • Music for Audio-Visual Contexts The course is ideal for producers, Additional Information musicians, DJs and vocalists • Advanced Production Techniques with a background or interest in • Individual iMac workstations • The Music Industry electronic-based music, such as for students & Entrepreneurship Hip Hop, Dubstep, Electronica, • Two recording studios • Creative Mixing & Drum & Bass, House and R&B, • Five music rehearsal rooms Mastering Techniques which is now a substantial • Live area with PA sound system • Music Production Analysis part of the music industry. • Strong emphasis on sound • Final Music Project for media (double award) For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.

165 Youth & Community Services BA (Hons)

UCAS Code Youth & Community Work Youth & Community Work BA (Hons) BA (Hons) L590 BA/YAC For the latest information and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com Course Introduction Career Opportunities Course Content A professional youth and community This course will provide opportunity • Reflective & Evidence Entry worker’s skills and knowledge to study for an honours degree while Based Practice Requirements can be of value to a wide range of developing a strong professional organisations working with and • Professional Formation – Work • 220-240 UCAS identity and discipline. Designed supporting young people. Students Based at Level 4, 5 and 6 tariff points to support students seeking career from this programme have taken • Young People in Context: • Please see pages entry, together with experienced a wide variety of roles notably in Learning & Change 172-175 or practitioners seeking career youth and community work, youth • Work with Young People: www.worcester. progression, the programme justice work, youth participation Policy, Approach & Practice ac.uk for further provides a broad context for the work, rights and advocacy work, • Team Work & Leadership in details investigation and re-visioning of alternative curriculum programmes Multi-Professional Contexts • Shortlisted youth and community work. candidates will be and advice and guidance services. • Action Research invited for interview, This course engages with a diverse Graduates are now contributing to a • Young People in and will be expected range of organisations currently diverse range of initiatives addressing Context: Equalities issues including youth homelessness, to demonstrate working with young people to ensure • Independent Study that they have an students are best prepared for the substance use, educational • Work with Communities: understanding of increasingly complex and continually support and youth enterprise. Policy, Approach & Practice the nature of work changing work environment. with young people. Validated by the National Youth Assessment • Social Enterprise Candidates will Agency and recognised by the For a complete list of available be expected to Wide range of assessment types, Joint Negotiating Committee of including assignments, case studies, modules, please visit our website. have experience of Youth and Community Workers, working with young presentations, practice recordings, the course confers nationally reports and reflective journals. people in a paid or qualified youth worker status. voluntary capacity • A satisfactory During your studies you will gain Additional Information Enhanced Disclosure deeper appreciation of processes • Three year full-time or five year & Barring Service of transition, learning and change, part-time route available VALIDATED BY THE check and health investigate methods of assessment • Supervisor and mentor support for NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY clearance will and acquire essential knowledge, AND RECOGNISED BY work based elements of the course THE JNC FOR YOUTH be required skills and experience to support • Work based learning for 25% AND COMMUNITY for successful contemporary practice with young WORKERS AS CONFERRING of the course with professional applicants people and their communities. NATIONALLY QUALIFIED development group and YOUTH WORKER STATUS. You may group tutorial support also like... • Students required on campus two days per week for taught modules • Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons) p80 • Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc p64

www.worcester.ac.uk Youth Justice BA (Hons)

AN APPLIED DEGREE IN YOUTH JUSTICE WITH PRACTICE PLACEMENTS PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT FOUNDATION FOR WORK ACROSS THE SECTOR. Youth Justice UCAS Code Youth Justice BA BA (Hons)* (Hons) 74N9 For the latest information and UCAS codes visit Course Introduction Career Opportunities Additional Information www.ucas.com This is an applied programme with • Three year full-time or five year Entry Young people, through circumstance 25% of the course placement or part-time route available Requirements or choice, can be drawn into conflict work based. An applied degree with the justice system. Whether • Supervisor and mentor support for • 280 UCAS in Youth Justice will provide an experiencing injustice, engaging in work based elements of the course tariff points excellent foundation for work across antisocial behaviour or committing • Work based learning for 25% • Enhanced Disclosure the sector. The course is orientated criminal acts, young people may of the course with professional & Barring Service to the broad field of criminal and be in need of support, direction, development group and check required social justice and graduates are well challenge or constraint. If you are group tutorial support • Please see pages prepared for entry into preventative concerned for the wellbeing of • Students required on campus two 172-175 or www. and diversionary provision young people and have interest in days per week for taught modules worcester.ac.uk or compulsory interventions social justice, criminology, youth for further details such as offender management, crime or probation, this course prison and policing services. Course Content provides opportunity to study for You may an honours degree while developing Postgraduate study in Social Work, • Reflective & Evidence also like... knowledge, skills and essential Domestic Violence, Social Policy Based Practice • Applied Criminology appreciation of policies and working or other vocationally oriented • Practice Skills (Work Based BA (Hons) p46 practices that underpin informed awards can also be considered. Learning Level 4, 5 & 6) • Applied Health professional interventions. • Introduction to Criminology, & Social Science The course will engage you in Assessment Criminal Justice & BA (Hons) p47 social and political discourse A variety of assessment methods Offending Behaviour • Sociology influencing practice. Informed by are used to ensure that the final • Young People & the Justice System BA (Hons) p143 national occupational standards, award is an accurate reflection of • Culture, Crime & Violence • Psychology governing youth justice, probation, student performance throughout the • Research Methods BSc (Hons) p140 course. Assessments are designed community, youth and social • Independent Study work, you will be introduced to to enhance the applied nature of • Addressing Offending Behaviour the operational frameworks that the programme with assignment • Young People in shape the youth justice system. tasks reflecting the breadth of knowledge and skills a student is Context: Equalities A student-centred approach fosters expected to acquire. Essays, reports, • Teamwork & Leadership in the development of key sector skills presentations, scenario exercises and Multi-professional Contexts such as communication, reflection, case study analysis are an indication • Crime, Criminals, Victims research and professional reflexivity. of the types of assessment utilised. & Communities - Reducing We welcome mature student Work based learning is consistent Re-offending applications which can be assessed with National Occupational • Response to Crime: The on the basis of experience and level Standards maintained by the sector Justice Process of responsibility exercised in practice. skills council Skills for Justice. *Subject to validation

167 www.worcester.ac.uk STUDENT INFORMATION

169 PARTNERS

WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF POSITIVE PARTNERSHIP WORKING. WE BELIEVE IN INCREASING THE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO STUDY AT A HIGHER LEVEL. WE HAVE DEVELOPED ALLIANCES WITH COLLEGES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS TO BROADEN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION ACROSS THE REGION.

The University has well-developed workplace links and is strongly Partner Organisations with whom we work: committed to its educational partnerships, not only with schools, Regional partners • Oxford School of Psychodrama hospitals and professional • Birmingham Metropolitan College and Integrative Psychotherapy organisations, but also with FE • Institute of Payroll Professionals Colleges and other training and • Bournville College • Business Development • Iron Mill College educational providers, locally, • Learning Works regionally and further afield. For Consultancy • Gloucestershire College International Limited students this means a clear pathway • Lithuanian Academy of from local Access, GCE, A and AS • Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Physical Education Levels, BTEC Nationals and other • PCI College, Dublin Level 3 qualifications. • Halesowen College • Herefordshire and Ludlow College • Somerset SCITT We value and work closely with our • Kidderminster College • SW School of Dramatherapy IN BRIEF partners in providing and supporting • North East Worcestershire College • The Learning Institute • WE VALUE AND high quality courses, professional • Pershore College (part of WORK CLOSELY development and vocational Warwickshire College) WITH OUR progression opportunities into and • Royal National College PARTNERS IN within Higher Education. These links for the Blind PROVIDING AND aim to promote participation in • South Worcestershire College SUPPORTING Higher Education and extend the • St Michael’s Hospice HIGH QUALITY range and level of programmes and • St Richard’s Hospice COURSES, qualifications offered, including • Telford College of Arts PROFESSIONAL courses in the areas of health and and Technology DEVELOPMENT social care, allied health, counselling, AND • The Bulmer Foundation sport and sports coaching, early VOCATIONAL • The Leadership Trust Foundation PROGRESSION years, learning support, horticulture, • Warwickshire College OPPORTUNITIES dance, urban music, management • Worcester College of Technology INTO AND and leadership. In 2011 the • Worcester Sixth Form College WITHIN HIGHER University of Worcester became EDUCATION. NCT’s university partner of choice. Wider partnerships • Bromley Schools Collegiate • CCS/Iron Mill Institute • ChildVision • Devon STTG • National Childbirth Trust www.worcester.ac.uk DIRECTLY FUNDED COURSES

THE UNIVERSITY ALSO HAS PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS WHERE THE PARTNER INSTITUTION HAS ITS OWN H.E. STUDENT FUNDING FOR COURSES WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND LEAD TO A UNIVERSITY AWARD.

Such courses are owned and • Somerset SCITT Course: delivered either entirely by PGCE Primary and Integrated the partner or jointly with the Children’s Services FdA University of Worcester. For • Warwickshire College further information about the (Leamington) Course: FdSc courses listed below and their Counselling (Cognitive application arrangements, please Behavioural) and (Person Centred) contact the partner institution. • Worcester College of Technology • Bromley Schools Collegiate: Courses: FdA Business, FdA Fitness PGCE Secondary Training and Healthy Lifestyles, • Devon Secondary Teacher Training FdA Service Sector Management, Group Courses: PGCE Secondary FdA Sports (Tourism) Coaching Modern Foreign Languages & and Development PGCE Secondary Performing Arts • Worcester College of Technology • NEW College Courses: BA (Hons) and Institute of Payroll Social Work & FdA Early Years Professionals Course: FdA Payroll Management, FdA Pensions Administration & Management

171 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility for courses The tariff requirements for specific The University considers courses can be found on the relevant To study at the University of all aspects of your course page in the prospectus. Worcester, you must normally be application, not simply your at least 18 by the time you start the qualifications and grades. Minimum entry requirements course. If by that date you are under for degree courses We look at your personal 18, but at least 17, you can still study statement, reference and at the University. However, in that 4 GCSEs plus 120 tariff points from any relevant experience case, we will need your parents or a maximum of 3 and a half A Levels (particularly for professional guardians to agree to some extra or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. courses where this may be safeguards because you are still Minimum entry required) as well as your legally a minor. You must also satisfy requirements for the entry requirements of the course academic background HND/FD courses and performance. you wish to study. All applicants will need to demonstrate that they 4 GCSEs plus 40 tariff points Your application is your have the maturity and personal skills from a minimum of 1 A Level or opportunity to demonstrate to study and live independently in equivalent Level 3 qualifications. your commitment, a Higher Education environment. Acceptable qualifications: motivation, enthusiasm and evidence that you General entry requirements GCE Advanced Levels and can benefit from study at There are a wide range of acceptable Advanced Supplementary Higher Education level. entry qualifications and the Normally a minimum of two GCE following list is by no means A Level passes. Two Advanced exhaustive. It is designed to provide Supplementary passes can count IN BRIEF a sample of some of the main as the equivalent of an A Level. qualifications that applicants present • PLEASE CONTACT The minimum general entry THE ADMISSIONS for entry. Applicants are advised to requirement could be satisfied OFFICE FOR contact the Admissions Office if they as follows: FURTHER ADVICE have any specific questions about Tel: 01905 855111 qualifications that do not appear on • 3 A Levels plus 1 AS Level email: admissions@ this list. Further information can be • 2 A Levels plus 3 AS Levels worcester.ac.uk found on the relevant course pages All A Level subjects are normally at www.ucas.com. Each course acceptable including General Studies. has specific entry requirements, However, subjects should be distinct expressed in terms of the UCAS and not have overlapping content. tariff, although qualifications not currently in the tariff will be BTEC Nationals (NQF) considered. Candidates may offer Considered either on their own qualifications in combination (Diploma or Certificate) or to achieve the required total. in combination with other qualifications (Award) to meet the tariff requirements.

www.worcester.ac.uk BTEC Qualifications (QCF) Scottish Certificate of Education Key Skills Considered either on their own Four higher grade passes at Grade Key Skills at Level 2 are viewed as (Extended Diploma or Diploma) C are regarded as the minimum an enhancement of a student’s or in combination with other entry requirements. Advanced application but cannot be qualifications (Subsidiary Highers are equivalent to A Level. accepted as satisfaction of Diploma or Certificate) to meet subject-specific requirements. Irish Leaving Certificate the tariff requirements. Four to five higher/honours grade Key Skills at Level 3 may be allowed OCR Nationals passes at Grade C are required, as to contribute up to 20 UCAS Considered either on their own a minimum condition of entry. tariff points towards meeting (Diploma or Extended Diploma) the condition of an offer. NVQ Level 3/Modern or in combination with other Apprenticeship General Studies and qualifications (Certificate). Applicants offering NVQ Level 3 Critical Thinking Advanced and Progression Diplomas will be considered and may be asked These qualifications are normally The University of Worcester to complete supplementary work. acceptable in part satisfaction welcomes the Diplomas as a suitable Similarly, Technical Certificates of the entry requirements. alternative to the traditional A Level for those following Advanced International Qualifications route into HE courses. Applications Modern Apprenticeships will International students will need will be accepted from Advanced be considered on an individual to demonstrate evidence of Diploma students for entry to many basis, with particular reference to study at a level equivalent to undergraduate programmes, both relevance to the intended course. the general entry requirements. related HE courses at Foundation Advanced GNVQ These will be in accordance degree and Honours degree level, Acceptable providing it is passed at with UK NARIC Guidelines (at and other courses in the University. Merit level. Some subjects/courses the time of application) and Further information on our may require a Distinction grade, International Qualifications for requirements from Diplomas can and possibly an additional A Level. entry to Higher Education (UCAS, be found on the UCAS website. 2011 and revised annually). International Baccalaureate Access to HE Diploma and European Baccalaureate Other Qualifications and Successful completion of a A minimum score of 24 points is Mature Students relevant QAA-recognised Access necessary in the International We welcome applicants who hold Diploma is acceptable (60 credits Baccalaureate and a minimum alternative qualifications/experience with at least 45 at Level 3). score of 60% in the European different to those shown in this Some courses may require the Baccalaureate. Higher entry levels section who can demonstrate achievement of some Level 3 may be set for some courses. the ability to benefit from the credits at Merit or Distinction. course and show their potential to Professional Qualifications Welsh Baccalaureate complete the course successfully. Professional qualifications will be Tariff point requirements can be considered on an individual basis. met through the achievement of the Welsh Baccalaureate, including Core.

173 Although recent preparatory study Previous Study or Experience We work with a number of schools at an appropriate level (e.g. an Students with relevant previous and colleges to ensure that students Access course) is recommended, study at HND or degree level who have the potential to benefit students may be considered on the or extensive experience may from and to succeed in studying at basis of prior evidenced professional/ be considered eligible for Worcester have the opportunity work experience and/or other Accreditation of Prior Learning. to do so. To support this aim the assessment procedures, and the University can use discretion to Entry may be possible to Year 2 or assessment of personal suitability. vary entrance requirements and in 3 of the course, depending upon University Admissions staff will be cases where the general requirement the qualifications or experience able to offer information, advice cannot be met but where it considers gained. Credit can also be given and guidance on this process. that an applicant possesses the for individual modules. necessary attributes to undertake English Language Requirements Equivalent or Lower undergraduate or other study, for International Students Qualifications (ELQs) admission may be made at the The following qualifications satisfy Students studying for qualifications discretion of the Assistant Registrar the English Language requirements equivalent, or lower than, a (Recruitment & Admissions) and for admission to the University, qualification they already hold, relevant academic colleagues. although some courses may are no longer funded by HEFCE. require higher scores: Criminal convictions The University reserves the • The International English On the application form, you will be right to charge higher tuition Language Testing System asked whether you have a ‘relevant’ fees for such students. (IELTS) – 6.0 with a minimum conviction. If you do, we will write of 5.5 in each component Similarity detection to you for more information about • Cambridge Certificate in your offence(s) and this information The University makes use of the Advanced English (CAE) – Grade C will be carefully considered in the GTTR/UCAS Similarity Detection context of the University’s duty • Cambridge Certificate service. For more information on of care to its students and staff. of Proficiency in English – the service, see www.ucas.com Depending on the course, we may Grade C or above or Details of the University’s policy can also need to consider if you meet FCE Grade A/B be found at www.worcester.ac.uk/ professional standards requirements. • TOEFL: American Test of documents/AdmissionsPolicy.pdf English as a Foreign language – The information you provide will 86 (iBT) with a minimum of Offer policy be treated in strict confidence. 21 in each component Please see the section on Criminal The University aims to encourage Convictions available in the UCAS • Pearson Test of English applications from the widest booklet, Applying Online, available (Academic) – An overall score range of educational, social at: www.ucas.com/apply for of 59 or above, with not less and ethnic backgrounds. more information. than 59 points in any of the 4 skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).

www.worcester.ac.uk Disclosure & Barring Interviews Service (DBS) checks For some courses, interviews may be Some courses require DBS disclosure. required, and this is indicated on the This is indicated on the relevant relevant course page. The interview course page. If you are made an will be designed to assess your offer, you will be sent instructions academic potential, as well as to on how to arrange for a DBS check. evaluate your understanding of, and If you are living overseas and have aptitude for, your subject and to give never been a resident of the UK, any you the opportunity to explain why offer of a place will be subject to the you are committed to studying it. equivalent of a DBS check, normally a satisfactory check from your local Deferred entry police station (sometimes referred to We welcome students who wish as a Certificate of Good Conduct). to take a gap year before entering Higher Education. Those who You may also be required to choose to do so, however, should undertake a DBS check as well, be aware that University course depending on professional provision and national fee and requirements. funding arrangements are subject Please note that if a DBS check to change from year to year. is required, candidates are advised to disclose all convictions (cautions/reprimands/warnings) at the earliest opportunity. The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer based on the information disclosed. English Baccalaureate The University of Worcester does not currently intend to use the English Baccalaureate as an entry requirement. Where there are specific subject or grade IN BRIEF requirements, these will be clearly • PLEASE CONTACT stated in the relevant prospectus THE ADMISSIONS entry and on the University website. OFFICE FOR FURTHER ADVICE Tel: 01905 855111 email: admissions@ worcester.ac.uk

175 MAKE YOUR APPLICATION IN BRIEF • YOU CAN Applying through UCAS Independent applicants (UK) You can use ucastrack to find out what decisions institutions have FIND OUT Applications for full-time Other UK applicants who are not made in response to your application. MORE ABOUT undergraduate degrees, sandwich at school or college should apply MAKING YOUR online independently. It is likely that degrees, DipHEs, HNDs and Completing the form APPLICATION Foundation Studies, including those you are a mature applicant who, ON THE UCAS for mature students, are made via unlike school and college students, To fill in the application WEBSITE the UK’s Universities & Colleges cannot readily seek advice from form you need: www.ucas.com Admissions Service (UCAS). your teacher but can instead consult with various careers organisations • the University’s code, W80 • PLEASE CONTACT First steps (such as Connexions). You are • the University’s code THE ADMISSIONS responsible for paying the correct name, WORCS OFFICE FOR First, you need to research university application fee, for obtaining and FURTHER ADVICE destinations and courses using the attaching the academic reference Applying for PGCE/ UCAS website and the University of Tel: 01905 855111 and for submitting the completed School Direct Worcester website or prospectus. email: admissions@ application online to UCAS. All applications for a PGCE must worcester.ac.uk You will need to note the unique be made through the UCAS institution and course codes for International Applicants Teacher Training (UTT). For your chosen universities and (EU and Worldwide) further details, please contact: courses to include on your UCAS Except for those whose school or www.ucas.com/how-it-all- application form. All the information college is registered with UCAS, works/teacher-training you need about applying to the individuals from the EU (excluding University can be found on the the UK), and the rest of the world, You are advised to apply as early UCAS website at www.ucas.com apply online independently. Advice as possible for courses beginning is available from British Council the following autumn. A number Applicant types offices and other centres overseas, of courses fill quickly – places School or College Students such as your school or college. You are allocated by the NCTL to All UK schools and colleges are responsible for paying the correct each Initial Teacher Education (and a small number of overseas application fee, for obtaining and Provider and these are limited. institutions) are registered with attaching the academic reference Applicants for Primary PGCE UCAS to manage their students’ and for submitting the completed should note that there is a applications. Advice is available from application online to UCAS. closing date of 1st December your teacher or a careers adviser at of the year prior to entry. your school or college. You fill in the UCAS apply online application and submit it to Using the form, you will tell Part-time and a member of staff. After checking UCAS details including which postgraduate courses your details, and having added the courses and institutions you are Part-time and postgraduate academic reference, your school applying to, your qualifications or college submits the completed applications should be made directly or projected qualifications, to the University of Worcester application online to UCAS. You employment experience, personal pay online using a credit card or using the application form that details and a personal statement can be found at: www.worcester. debit card. You may also be able to making your case for entry. pay through your school or college. ac.uk/apply Applications can be You will receive an applicant number made throughout the year. and password for UCAS’ follow- up enquiry service, ucastrack, and will receive a communication confirming these details.

www.worcester.ac.uk 177 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE AN OFFER OF A PLACE ON ANY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER’S COURSES, THIS WILL BE SUBJECT TO YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT. YOU MUST, THEREFORE, READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE ACCEPTING ANY OFFER.

The University of 2. The University of Worcester will use 4. The University of Worcester does Worcester and you all reasonable endeavours to deliver not accept responsibility, and courses and programmes of study expressly excludes liability, for A contract is formed between the in accordance with the descriptions damage to students’ property University and yourself once you accept the offer of a place. The set out in the relevant prospectus. or intellectual property, other terms of this contract include the However, the prospectus is than through the negligence of following, and your acceptance of produced at the earliest possible the University, its staff or agents, a place is expressly subject to them: date to provide maximum or for the consequences of any assistance to intending applicants. modification or cancellation 1. You will be required as a condition It is inevitable that changes will of courses as set out in the of enrolment to abide by, and to occur between the date of printing preceding paragraphs. submit to the University of and the start of the academic Worcester’s Articles of 5. In the event that any term, year to which it relates. Some Government, Regulations and condition or provision contained in changes may be due to resource Rules, as amended from time to this statement, in the prospectus constraints, others to staff changes time by the Board of Governors or or elsewhere in the University or to developments in the relevant Academic Board. These include, of Worcester’s Articles of subjects. The University, therefore, without prejudice to the generality Government, Regulations and reserves the right to vary the of that statement, the academic Rules shall be held to be invalid, contents and delivery of courses, regulations, arrangements for unlawful or unenforceable to any to discontinue, merge or combine hearing appeals and grievances, extent, such term, condition or courses and to introduce new codes of discipline, library and provision shall, to that extent, courses. Such changes may occur computing regulations and safety be severed from the contract either before or after admission. rules. Copies of all these between you and the University documents are available on the 3. The University of Worcester without affecting the remaining University website which can be undertakes all reasonable steps terms and conditions which supplied on request prior to to provide educational services. shall continue to be valid to the enrolment. You are encouraged It does not, however, guarantee fullest extent permitted by law. the provision of such services. to make yourself familiar with Prevention of fraud the various sections. Should industrial action or circumstances beyond the control The University of Worcester of the University interfere with reserves the right at any stage to request applicants/enrolling its ability to provide educational students to provide further services, the University will information relating to any aspect undertake all reasonable steps of their application/enrolment. to minimise the resultant disruption to those services. www.worcester.ac.uk IN BRIEF • THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES FROM ALL SOCIAL AND ETHNIC If such further information is not Any applicant with queries about BACKGROUNDS provided within the period stipulated their record should write to: AND IS then the University reserves the Data Controller, University COMMITTED TO right to refuse to consider the Secretary’s Office, St John’s THE PROMOTION application/enrolment, rescind home Campus, University of OF EQUAL fees status and demand payment Worcester, Henwick Grove, OPPORTUNITIES of any fees or monies owing. Worcester WR2 6AJ. FOR ALL. The University reserves the right • ALWAYS READ to refuse admission (or cancel OUR TERMS registration) to any applicant (or AND CONDITIONS student) who has misrepresented BEFORE information in their application. ACCEPTING ANY OFFER. Data protection • FURTHER The University of Worcester holds INFORMATION personal data on all applicants and CONCERNING enrolled students in computer- REGULATIONS based and manual administrative ABOUT STUDENT systems. All such data is kept in FEES, SPECIAL accordance with the provisions of REQUIREMENTS the Data Protection Act 1998. IMPOSED BY At registration, students will THE LAW AND be given information about MEMBERSHIP OF how they can request access THE STUDENTS’ to data which the University of UNION MAY Worcester holds on them and BE OBTAINED how it is used. Such uses include ON REQUEST. returning information to statutory government agencies and this includes the passing of information to authorised third parties for the National Student Survey.

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Principles Constant monitoring and review The same regulations also require of admissions practices and us to clarify that the services with The admission of students is based procedures is necessary to effect which we will provide you, should on the reasonable expectation that improvements as required and you accept an offer from us, are the applicant will be able to fulfil IN BRIEF to respond to any changes in as set out in the sections of this the objectives and achieve the the institutional mission and prospectus that detail the content • THE FULL standard required for the award external factors including changing and duration of our courses of study ADMISSIONS for which they are registered. POLICY CAN BE patterns in the applicant market. (subject to the caveats regarding FOUND ONLINE Entry requirements should be withdrawal or variation of courses). www.worcester. explicit in identifying the knowledge, Complaints ac.uk/documents/ skills and competences required If you are unhappy about the way Criminal records AdmissionsPolicy.pdf at admission and relating these your application is handled, then When an applicant reveals a criminal to content, mode of delivery in the first instance you should record on an application form, the and outcomes of the award. contact the Assistant Registrar University of Worcester will ask the Selection criteria should set out (Recruitment and Admissions). applicant to declare information the standards and means by which This can be done informally, in about ‘unspent’ convictions, unless an applicant will be judged. person, by telephone or via email. the course of study is likely to bring the student into contact with If you wish to make a formal The University is committed to children or vulnerable adults where complaint, you should put widening access to and participation information will be sought regarding your concerns in writing. in Higher Education by raising all convictions and cautions. awareness and expectations in You can expect a reply within 15 the pre-university community The University of Worcester is a working days. If you are not satisfied in order to increase the pool of Registered Body with the Disclosure with the response, you have the right qualified candidates who can benefit and Barring Service (DBS) and to appeal to the Academic Registrar, from the provision on offer. uses its services to assist with the who will investigate accordingly. admission decisions to courses of No student will be subjected The University of Worcester study that involve working with to less favourable treatment reserves the right to make academic children or vulnerable adults e.g. on grounds of race, ethnic or judgements on the suitability applications for teaching and national origins, colour, gender, and potential of an applicant. nursing. As a registered body, the age, sexuality, parental status, University of Worcester complies marital status, disability status, Distance contracts with the DBS Code of Practice creed, political belief or social and undertakes to treat all or economic background. regulations applicants fairly and consistently. The admissions process falls under Support for disabled students can legislation that regulates ‘contracts Having a criminal record will not be negotiated through the Disability formed at a distance’. The contract necessarily prevent an applicant Co-ordinator who works for the that is created when you accept an from being admitted to a course Disability and Dyslexia Service. offer either through UCAS or GTTR, or of study at the University of Early contact is advisable to ensure directly to the University of Worcester, Worcester. The decision will appropriate levels of support from is binding on the University (i.e. the depend upon the course of the outset of the student’s course. University of Worcester must admit study and the circumstances and The University recognises the you if you satisfy all the conditions background of the offences. importance of the provision of accurate specified in the offer). You can and appropriate pre-entry information withdraw at any time and without The University also reserves the right to and support to prospective students in penalty after accepting an offer; refuse admission (or cancel registration) order to ensure that all applicants will the ‘distance contracts’ regulations to any applicant (or student) who be given every opportunity to choose simply reinforce your rights. has misrepresented information in courses in an informed manner and their application. The University of to be admitted to a suitable course. Worcester is duty bound to report on www.worcester.ac.uk attendance to the UK Border Agency. UCAS COURSE CODES

To complete the application form, Partner Organisations Pershore College you will need to mention the name (Part of Warwickshire College) (P) Birmingham Metropolitan and code of the university and Tel: 01386 552443 College (J) course you plan to apply for. Tel: 0121 355 5671 Royal National College IN BRIEF The University of Worcester’s for the Blind (R) Bournville College (V) designated code is WORCS, W80. Tel: 01432 265725 • CHECK THE UCAS Tel: 0121 483 1000 WEBSITE FOR If choosing a course to be studied Somerset SCITT (G) Halesowen College (B) COURSE CODES at one of our partner organisations Tel: 01823 410100 Tel: 0121 602 7777 www.ucas.com listed here, you will need to South Worcestershire College (E) enter the appropriate partner Hereford Early Years Development Tel: 01386 712600 (campus) code in the relevant & Childcare Partnership at the section of the application form. Green Croft Centre (Q) Birmingham Metropolitan College Tel: 01432 271693 (Stourbridge Campus) (S) You can find out more about Tel: 01384 344344 our Partner Institutions on Herefordshire and Ludlow College page 170 or on our website. (Hereford Campus) (C) Telford College of Arts Tel: 01432 352235 & Technology (Y) The appropriate campus code Tel: 01952 642200 should be entered in the relevant Kidderminster College (K) section of the application form. Tel: 01562 820811 The Iron Mill Institute (A) Tel: 01392 219200 All UCAS codes can be Ludlow College (M) found on the course search Tel: 01584 872846 The Learning Institute (I) section of www.ucas.com Tel: 01579 386123 North East Worcestershire If you have any queries with College (N) Warwickshire College (Z) your application please call the Tel: 01527 570020 Tel: 0845 217 7414 Admissions Office on 01905 855111. Worcester College of Technology (T) Tel: 01905 725555

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THERE IS A GROWING CONSENSUS THAT LEADERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY WILL NEED A STRONG MORAL COMPASS ALONG WITH A FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF SUSTAINABILITY IF THEY ARE TO SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX AND FAST CHANGING WORLD. • 2008: AWARDED Studying at Worcester will give • Student Switch Off – The We also encourage all students THE CARBON you practical experience within very popular inter-Halls energy to play their part. Here’s some TRUST STANDARD the curriculum in your course, you competition with events and information about what’s happening FOR REDUCING can develop sustainability skills prizes, learn good energy on campus, and how the University CARBON further by opting for a Sustainability habits that will save you lots manages its environmental impact: Elective or by joining in with the of money in the future. EMISSIONS • Generating our own electricity many extra curricula opportunities • Recycling and reuse schemes – – In 2012 we started generating • 2009: GREEN available at the University. These have won many national APPLE AWARD our own electricity via solar There are many fun schemes awards. Join in and help us work photovoltaic panels on the FOR RECYCLING with our community to do even WITH STUDENTS and projects on campus where roof of the Woodbury building students can take part. These more. These schemes help develop at the St John’s Campus. great communication skills and • 2010: FIRST include major sustainability change A second even larger system are real confidence boosters. UNIVERSITY IN programmes (many of which has gone on the Arena roof. ENGLAND TO include local businesses). Students • Energize Worcester – a Students’ • Green energy – 100% of all the ATTAIN PLATINUM can progress from volunteering Union led project helping students electricity used on campus that ECOCAMPUS to being employed. For example, and landlords to make student we don’t generate ourselves is AWARD sustainability mentors can work housing more energy efficient and procured from renewable sources. • 2011: FAIR with schools to develop and helping students to learn good support practical activities linked energy behaviour in their homes. • Carbon reduction – Learn TRADE STATUS how to measure the carbon to the school curriculum. Here are The Sustainability department footprint of an organisation, • 2011: RANKED some more examples of projects offers supportive placements and or think about your own. 3RD IN THE currently happening on campus: projects and work very closely PEOPLE AND with all academic departments to • Recycling and reuse – All PLANET GREEN Student involvement provide practical experience – all students can recycle throughout LEAGUE • Your Green Future – Working good things to add to CVs. These the campus and in their Halls, • 2012: THE HIVE with high schools in Herefordshire links also exist with the Students’ including food waste. All flats OBTAINS BREEAM and Worcestershire on green Union and student societies. The have their own food caddies and ‘OUTSTANDING’ careers, sustainable businesses Environment and Conservation there is support for recycling AND ‘HIGHLY and the Green Economy Society especially help develop when you move out of Halls. When you’re moving out at RECOMMENDED’ • Green impact – Working with ideas; current activities include joint the end of the year we help to GREEN GOWN staff teams to help them with student/staff lunchtime talks and collect unwanted goods which AWARD small practical changes, and then being members of the University are offered to local charities. learning how to undertake an Strategic Biodiversity Management • 2013: FINALISTS Group, which manages the student audit. Some of the many skills The University of Worcester has an IN TWO allotments. The Society also has a you’ll develop are leadership outstanding track record amongst GREEN GOWN place on the Board of a local land and project management. UK universities for its achievements CATEGORIES, use co-operative. The Sustainability • Gone Green Week – A student- in sustainable development SOCIAL department are always open to led initiative supported by and specifically in developing RESPONSIBILITY new ideas, if you have a passion the University with a week of student sustainability skills and AND STAFF to make a difference get in touch activities. Develop your event has won many national awards. AND STUDENT via the website www.worcester. management and creativity skills. ENGAGEMENT ac.uk/discover/sustainability www.worcester.ac.uk IN BRIEF • THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER HAS AN OUTSTANDING TRACK RECORD AMONGST UK UNIVERSITIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIFICALLY IN DEVELOPING STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY SKILLS AND HAS WON MANY NATIONAL AWARDS.

185 www.worcester.ac.uk HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER Scan this QR code to see maps of all University of Worcester our campuses online. St John’s Campus www.worcester.ac.uk/ discover/find-us Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ Tel: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855144 Email: [email protected] www.worcester.ac.uk City Campus Reception WR1 3AS Tel: 01905 542444

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191 GLOSSARY UNIVERSITIES, LIKE MANY LARGE ORGANISATIONS, USE SPECIAL WORDS AND PHRASES. HERE IS AN EXPLANATION, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, OF SOME OF THE KEY TERMS THAT YOU MAY COME ACROSS.

A BSc (Bachelor of Science degree) of Worcester, you need to collect – The BSc degree is awarded to 360 credits in total (120 credits Academic Tutor – Each student is students who successfully completed each year). Single modules will give allocated an academic tutor, who their course in a Science subject. you 15 credits, whereas double is available to support its students modules will give you 30 credits. for any academic-related issues. Blackboard – A virtual learning environment, which provides CPD – Continuing Professional Adjustment – A process run by you with information (i.e. Development – a qualification that is UCAS which enables applicants, who module documentation, slides designed for experienced candidates, meet and exceed the conditions of and seminar tasks) uploaded by who would like to develop their their firm choice, an opportunity to your module tutors for you. professional knowledge and skills. reconsider where and what to study. Buzzword – You need the Alumni – A former student of the buzzword when you set up your D University. The Alumni Association UCAS registration so that you Deferral – An agreement made provides a structure for the are linked to the correct school/ development and maintenance between the University and the college. Each school/college has student for a delay in starting their of links between former students its own unique buzzword. and the University. You can course until the following year. contact the Worcester Alumni DSA – Disabled Students’ Association at [email protected] C Allowance – Money awarded to help Assessment – The academic work Clearing – Clearing is the final students with disabilities to meet that you will need to complete in stage of each year’s admissions some of their costs while doing order to receive a grade and pass a process to University and is their Higher Education course. another chance of securing a module, which is part of your course. Dissertation/Independent place to start in September. It You may be required to do a group/ Study – This is a final-year project is a period when universities fill individual presentation, report, that you will have to complete. It is up the remaining undergraduate essay, artwork, campaign or exam. usually between 5,000 and 20,000 places they have available and words on a topic chosen by you and it’s effectively your last chance to related to your course. It normally B find a university place this year. shows the result of research Bachelor Degrees – A Higher Conditional Offer – A conditional carried out by you and other Education degree that lasts offer is an offer made by a academic studies in the subject. three years if studied full-time or university that you chose in your Double Module – An academic four years with a year in a work application. It has certain conditions module that runs both semesters placement or studying abroad. that you have to meet in order and awards 30 credits. BA (Bachelor of Arts degree) to secure this place, e.g. achieve – The BA degree is awarded to certain grades at A Levels. students who successfully completed Credits – Each module awards their course in an Arts subject. you a certain amount of credits. To obtain a degree from the University www.worcester.ac.uk E further study. You can top-up the more years of study to graduate qualification to a BA or BSc with with a BA or BSc (Hons). It is the Earn As You Learn – A University an additional year of study. equivalent of the second year of of Worcester scheme that is an undergraduate full-time course. open to its current students. Freshers – ‘Freshers’ are new students who have just started Honours Degree – A qualification GLOSSARY It is designed to help you gain their university education. awarded by a Higher Education work whilst studying. A number Freshers’ Week is the first week at institution after the successful of job opportunities are available university when a variety of events completion of a full-time/part- throughout the year: jobs at the and activities organised by the time study on a degree course. University, direct link to Job Centre Students’ Union are taking place. Plus and Jobs Zone for local jobs. Full-time Course – A full-time I Elective Modules – These modules course is a course that usually takes Induction Week – Induction week is complement your main area of three or four years to complete the study, but give you a chance to meet the first week of the academic year degree. Teaching sessions are going for newly registered students. During students and staff from different on each week in the semester. disciplines and acquire a deeper the induction week, students register understanding of key contemporary at the University, attend a number issues. Current options at Worcester G of compulsory sessions related to student life on campus and attend include: Business and Social Gap Year – A year-long break that their first introductory sessions Enterprise; Explorations in Education; you can choose to do between related to their courses. It is run at Sustainability; Healthy Lifestyles; leaving school and starting further the same time as Freshers’ Week. World Cultures and Languages. education or leaving further Employability & Achievement education and going to university. Institute – Each course belongs to an Institute according to the subject Week – A week of events related to Graduate – A student who has area. The University of Worcester enhancing students’ employability been awarded a degree from a has the following Institutes: Institute skills. It is open to Worcester Higher Education institution. Business School students. of Education, Institute of Health & Grant – Maintenance Grant – Society, Institute of Humanities & EU Students – Students who Financial support awarded to students Creative Arts, Institute of Science are EU nationals (or children of from lower income families to support & the Environment, Institute of an EU national) and have lived their costs while doing their degree. Sport & Exercise Science and in the EU, EEA or Switzerland Grants do not have to be repaid. Worcester Business School. for at least three years. Insurance – The offer for a place Extra – The system which allows H on a course which the student has students who have already Halls of Residence – accepted as their second choice. made their five choices on their The University-managed UCAS application, but are not International Baccalaureate – accommodation available holding any offers, to apply for The International Baccalaureate to students. another course. This process Diploma (IB) is an internationally takes place before Clearing. Home Students – A home recognised qualification, which student is a student who has is an equivalent to A Levels. F no restricted right of residence ITT (Initial Teacher Training in the UK and has been in the Diploma) – The teaching Firm Offer – The offer for a country for purposes other than qualifications you can achieve course place which the student full-time education at university. are: Preparing to Teach in the has accepted as a first choice. HNC – Higher National Certificate – Lifelong Learning Sector; Certificate Foundation Degree – A A modular part-time course which in Teaching in the Lifelong qualification that combines can be topped up to a HND course. Learning Sector; and Diploma in practical, work-based learning It is the equivalent to the first year of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning with classes on the academic an undergraduate full-time course. Sector. The Diploma is a two theory. It is a two year, full-time year part-time programme. course, which equips you with the HND – Higher National Diploma – skills and knowledge to progress A modular full-time course which in the workplace or go on to can be topped up with one or two 193 J your modules will be compulsory PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) – (this means that they are a fixed part A qualification that can be taken Joint Honours – A degree in of your programme), whereas others after the completion of a Masters more than one subject. will be optional (you can choose degree. It is the culmination of particular modules to complement years of research, study and writing L your compulsory modules). which is assessed. The holder of a PhD can use the title of Doctor. Lecture – A teaching class at university led by a lecturer, who N Plagiarism – Plagiarism is when presents and talks through the NUS – National Union of Students someone uses other people’s writing topic for the session. Students are – The national organisation or ideas and pretends that they are expected to take notes and ask that represents students and their own. Universities use a number questions at the end of the lecture. looks after their interests. of plagiarism scanning systems and consider plagiarism as cheating. Loan – Two types of student loans are available to students: Tuition Fee O Portfolio – In order to apply for a Loan, which covers the amount of course, especially the creative arts money that has to be paid to cover Overseas Students – This term courses, students need to prepare a the university fee and Maintenance describes all students whose portfolio with a collection of their Loan, which helps with covering nationality is different from the best work. Usually, admissions tutors living costs. These loans do not UK and EU/EEA nationalities. will set a number of requirements have to start being repaid until the for the content of the portfolio. student is working and earning a P Postgraduate Courses – Higher certain amount of money a year. Part-time Students – Part-time students usually complete their level courses, which can be taken degrees in four to seven years. after the successful completion M They have all the advantages and of an undergraduate degree. Major/Minor Course – Students support in learning and student Postgraduate study can lead to a doing joint honours can decide if they services as full-time students. Masters degree or a Postgraduate want one of the subjects to be the Certificate or Diploma. major subject, meaning that there Peer Assessment – During Peer Assessment all students share their Programme Advisor – University will be more modules from that member of staff who advises subject and less from the minor one. progress and ideas related to a task given as part of their module students on module selection Masters Degree – A higher level and exchange feedback on how and course pathway selection. degree that can be taken once an to improve their current work. undergraduate course is successfully Q completed. It is an example of Personal ID – This is a 10 digit QTS – Qualified Teacher Status – a postgraduate qualification. number that is assigned to students who want to apply for QTS is required in England Modular Course – The courses a place at a Higher Education and Wales to become and to at the University of Worcester are institution by UCAS. continue being a teacher. modular, meaning that each course is built up from a number of modules, PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate in altogether awarding 120 credits per Education – The PGCE course is a R year (for full-time study). You will teacher training course which can be Residential Household need to take eight 15 credit or four 30 taken after successful completion Income – Family’s Residential credit modules each year to complete of an undergraduate degree. Household Income is calculated your degree in three years. Some of by taking the gross income of the www.worcester.ac.uk parents/guardians and taking off Single Module – A module T allowances for a pension scheme that is one semester long and superannuation payments and carries 15 credits. Tariff Points – The points system that qualify for tax relief/any used by UCAS to classify entry Societies – Student organised child that is dependent on them/ qualifications for all Higher and led interest clubs, run parents who are also students. Education courses. For example, by the Students’ Union. a B grade awards 100 tariff points. Any unearned income, e.g. interest Students can join any society Track – The process of tracking on savings, formal sponsorship or set up their own. the progress of the student and dividends on shares, are SOLE Page – Part of the students’ application in the UCAS system, also taken into account. online environment, the SOLE page receiving information on offers provides information on module made and replying to these. S timetable, results, contact details Tuition Fee – The amount of Sandwich Course – The sandwich and a wide range of online resources. money charged by universities course includes a year away from the StARs – Student Academic for their courses. institution, which has to be spent Representatives – A system launched Tutorial – A discussion session in working on a position related by the University of Worcester with the module tutor on your to the course. It is taken between Students’ Union. Each course from work or any issues with the course. the second and the third year. all levels elects a student, who It can be a one-to-one individual Scholarship – Financial support becomes a StAR and represents the tutorial, or a small group tutorial. awarded to students. The students on their course. They act as University of Worcester offers a communication channel between U a number of scholarships. For the students, SU and the University. UCAS – Universities and Colleges more information, please visit Student Services – The department Admissions Service – The majority the website or see page 19. within the University that provides of students use the UCAS application a wide range of student support Semester – The study year at the system to apply for Higher Education including: Disability & Dyslexia, University of Worcester is divided courses in the UK – www.ucas.com in two halves, known as semesters. Careers Advice, International It is the teaching and examination Office, Welfare and Finance, Undergraduate Student – period of the year. The first semester Accommodation and Counselling. A student who is currently enrolled on an undergraduate course. starts at the end of September for Students’ Union – A student most courses, although Nursing led organisation which aims to and Teaching students start earlier. represent and ensure that students’ V Term dates are available on our voices and interests are heard Vice Chancellor – The Chief website at www.worcester.ac.uk and supported. The Students’ Executive of the University. The Seminar – Seminars are an Union organises Freshers’ Week, Vice Chancellor of the University of academic session, normally as well as a wide range of social Worcester is Professor David Green. following a lecture. They are more activities throughout the year. interactive, as most of the time Study Abroad – Opportunity they are student led, or involve provided by the University network high levels of student participation of partnering Higher Education in discussions and tasks. institutions. Students can apply to do Single Honours – A degree a semester in a partnering university in a single subject. overseas or in a European country.

195 A-Z INDEX

A City of Worcester 8, 33 Environmental Management BSc (Hons) 90 A-Z Course Listing 40 Computing BSc (Hons) 66 Environmental Performance 184 Accommodation 36 Computing HND/HNC 67 Environmental Science BSc (Hons) 91 Accountancy 60 Computing Specialist Degrees BSc (Hons) 68 Accounting BA (Hons) 42 Conservation Ecology BSc (Hons) 70 F Admissions Policy 180 Counselling BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 71 Facilities 24 Advertising 60 Counselling FdSc 72 Fees 16 Advertising BA (Hons) 43 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) 73 Film Studies BA (Hons) 92 Alumni 38 Creative Digital Media BA (Hons) 74 Finance Degrees 60 Animal Biology BSc (Hons) 44 Creative & Professional Financial Support 16 Animation BA (Hons) 45 Writing BA (Hons) 75 Find Us 187 Applied Criminology BA (Hons) 46 Cricket Coaching & Fine Art Practice BA (Hons) 93 Applied Health & Social Science BA Management BSc (Hons) 76 Football Business Management & (Hons) 47 Crisis Workers for Sexual Coaching FdSc 94 Applied Health & Social Science BA Violence FdSc 77 Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) 96 (Hons) Top-up Degree 48 Applied Criminology BA (Hons) 46 Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 97 Applying to Worcester 176 Arboriculture BSc (Hons)/FdSc 49 D G Archaeology & Heritage Dance HND 78 Studies BA (Hons) 51 Geography BSc (Hons) 99 Dementia Studies FdSc 79 Archaeology & Landscape Glossary 192 Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons) 80 Studies BSc (Hons) 52 Graphic Design & Digital Film Production BA (Hons) 81 Art & Design BA (Hons) 55 Multimedia BA (Hons) 100 Directly Funded Courses 171 Art & Design HND 53 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) 82 H B Halls of Residence 36 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 56 E Health Sciences BSc (Hons) Top-up Early Childhood (Professional Degree 102 Biology BSc (Hons) 57 Practice) BA (Hons) 83 Health & Social Care FdSc 101 Birth and Beyond Early Years Initial Teacher Training 84 Practitioner/Educator 58 History BA (Hons) 103 Early Years FdA 85 Bursaries 19 Hive, The 28 Earn as you Learn 22 Business Management BA (Hons) 59 Horticulture BSc (Hons) 104 Ecology BSc (Hons) 86 Business Management HND 62 Horticulture HND 105 Economics 60 Business Psychology BSc (Hons) 63 How to get to the University of Education Studies BA (Hons) 87 Worcester 187 Business Specialist Degrees BA (Hons) 60 Elective Modules 13 Human Biology BSc (Hons) 106 C Employability 22 Human Geography BA (Hons) 107 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 108 Career Development 22 English Language Studies BA (Hons) 88 Human Resource Management 60 Child & Adolescent English Literary Studies BA (Hons) 89 Mental Health FdSc 64 Entrepreneurship 60 Child & Adolescent Mental Health BSc Entry Requirements 172 (Hons) Top-up Degree 65 www.worcester.ac.uk I Outdoor Adventure Leadership Sports Performance & & Management BSc (Hons) 130 Coaching HND 153 Illustration BA (Hons) 109 Overseas Exchanges 13 Sports Studies BSc (Hons) 154 Important Information 178 Sports Studies HND 155 Information and Learning Services 21, 28 P Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 156 Information Technology for Paramedic Science FdSc 131 Education BSc (Hons) 110 Student Services 21 Partners 170 Integrated Children’s Services FdA 111 Students’ Union 30 Part-time Jobs 22 Integrated Working with Children & Supporting your Studies 21 Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 112 Part-time Study 13 International Business PGCE Primary 160 T BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees 113 PGCE Secondary 162 Teaching: Assessment-only Route International Business Physical Education BSc (Hons) 132 for Primary and Secondary QTS 164 Management BA (Hons) 114 Physical Education & Outdoor Teaching & Learning FdA 158 Education BSc (Hons) 133 Teaching: Postgraduate/ J Physical Geography BSc (Hons) 134 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Primary 160 Joint Honours 13, 182 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 135 Journalism BA (Hons) 115 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Plant Science BSc (Hons) 136 Graduate Certificate in Education Politics: People & Power BA (Hons) 137 Secondary 162 L Primary Initial Teacher Education Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher Leadership 60 (with QTS) BA (Hons) 157 Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) 157 Learning at Worcester 10 Professional Development for Health Teaching: School Direct Partnership Learning Disabilities FdSc 116 Sciences 138 Provision (Primary and Secondary) 159 Learning Support FdA 117 Professional Practice The City of Worcester 8, 33 BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 139 Library, The Hive 28 Tuition Fees 16 Psychology BSc (Hons) 140 Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers Diplomas in Teaching and Public Relations 60 U Learning English/ESOL 118 UCAS Course Codes 181 Lifelong Learning Qualifications for S Urban & Electronic Music HND 165 Teachers CET & DET 119 Scholarships 19 School Direct Partnership Provision W M (Primary and Secondary) 159 Web Development 68 Management 60 Screenwriting BA (Hons) 141 Welcome from the Vice Chancellor 2 Management BA (Hons) 120 Social Welfare BA (Hons) Why choose Worcester? 5 Maps 187 Top-up Degree 142 Marketing 60 Sociology BA (Hons) 143 Y Marketing, Advertising & Sport Business Management Youth & Community Public Relations BA (Hons) 122 BA (Hons) 144 Work BA (Hons) 166 Marketing BA (Hons) 121 Sport Business with Event Management BA (Hons) 145 Youth Justice BA (Hons) 167 Media & Cultural Studies BA (Hons) 123 Sport, Coaching & Physical Mental Health FdSc 124 Education HND 146 Midwifery BSc (Hons) 125 Sport Development & Coaching BA (Hons) 147 N Sport & Exercise Psychology Nursing BSc (Hons) 126 BSc (Hons) 148 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 108 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 149 Sports Coaching HND 150 O Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 151 Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 129 Sports Coaching Science with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) 152 Open Days See Inside Cover inspired for life

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