UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
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INSPIRED FOR LIFE 2019 PROSPECTUS
AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
University of Worcester | Pictured at 350 feet
Below: Our facilities y placing great importance on combining are all within easy Benduring human values with professionalism, walking distance the University of Worcester community is an from each other and environment in which you can thrive. from the city centre.
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FEATURES
4 UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL A letter from the Vice Chancellor 7 A WARM WELCOME The start of a journey 9 JOIN THE CLUB There’s a society out there for everyone 11 YOUR NEW HOME Living in halls 17 TIPS FOR A DAY IN TOWN A student’s guide to life in Worcester 19 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Fresh air on your doorstep 21 LEARNING AT WORCESTER OUR Setting you up for success CONTRIBUTORS 25 DRAWING ON EXPERIENCE Educating first class, 8 employable graduates 26 SKILLS IN PRACTICE Professional placements 29 DEGREES THAT WORK Professor Getting work experience David Green, Vice Chancellor and 31 OUTSIDE EXPERTS Chief Executive 29 Connect with the professionals 33 A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Study, volunteer or work abroad 35 GRADUATION DAY Celebrating success
37 DESIGNS ON HER FUTURE Taylor Cornes An entrepreneur reflects on what Student Blogger her degree has meant for her career
COURSES 19 40 COURSE LISTING Bill Davies USEFUL Head of School of Law INFORMATION
180 STUDENT SUPPORT 181 TUITION FEES 185 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 188 APPLYING TO WORCESTER 192 MAPS Rowena Simmons Entrepreneur 194 GLOSSARY and graduate 200 CONTACT INFORMATION 35
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UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL
THE VALUE OF A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Words by Professor David Green | University of Worcester Vice Chancellor
university education is a springboard for life. Of course, it is about gaining a professional Aqualification and a highly-prized degree, but it is about so much more. As well as the deep knowledge you will gain from your studies, university helps you flourish as a person, uncover fresh perspectives and learn how to learn.
AN EXCEPTIONAL, INCLUSIVE UNIVERSITY We believe passionately in inclusion. The last decade at Worcester has been marked Everyone who has the talent and ability to by a period of dynamic improvements, benefit from a university education should making the University one have the chance to earn their of the fastest growing in the degree and go on to contribute UK, as exceptional, inclusive University to society as an educated, highly facilities and imaginative, highly helps you professional person. professional courses have opened flourish as new horizons for students. CHOOSING TO STUDY a person, AT WORCESTER The Hive, our multi award- uncover fresh Your choice of university is one winning University and Public perspectives of the biggest decisions you Library, is one of a kind in will ever make, so do plenty of Europe and has become one of and learn how research, ask every question, the most visited libraries in the to learn and visit each university you entire UK since its 2012 opening are considering. by HM The Queen. Another ground- breaking and award-winning facility, the We hope this prospectus will give you a true 2,000-seat University of Worcester sports flavour of life at Worcester, told through the and events arena, is the first such arena in words of the University’s students and staff. the UK purpose designed to include the Please take your time to read through it and wheelchair athlete. discover more about life here; explore our website and social media channels; arrange a The University of Worcester Arena, like visit and find out whether the University of The Hive, combines with the University’s Worcester is right for you. outstanding work with children and the community to create many unique volunteering and ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities. These opportunities in turn contribute to underpinning the outstanding employability record built up by the Professor David Green University of Worcester’s graduates over the Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive past decade and more.
4 5 2019 PROSPECTUS A WARM WELCOME
THE START OF A JOURNEY
Arriving on Campus | Pictured at Welcome Weekend
When you arrive on campus, you will be welcomed into the University of Worcester community. You’ll have a programme of activities designed to introduce you to your course, fellow students and lecturers. Watch clips from last year�s Welcome Weekend at worcester.ac.uk/welcome
Right: Welcome Weekend on campus Top: The Students’ Union Welcome Week Fair.Middle: Students in the laboratories. Bottom: Team building activities at the Lakeside campus.
See the Welcome Weekend Facebook album for more photos
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IF THERE�S SOMETHING YOU�RE INTERESTED IN JOIN THE CLUB OR LOVE TO DO, THEN CHANCES ARE THERE�S A FROM MUSICAL THEATRE TO FOOTBALL, THERE’S SOCIETY DEVOTED TO IT A SOCIETY OUT THERE FOR EVERYONE
The best way to choose a society is to The Women’s Rowing Club | Pictured: On the River Severn visit the Students’ Union Sports and Societies Fair. But don�t just stick to Joining a society or a club should be high on your list of things activities that you like – you never to do when you arrive. It gives you a chance to meet like-minded know what you might discover, and people and feel involved in the University. you can even create your own society! For a full list of clubs and societies, visit the Students’ Union at worcsu.com
Discover what a day in the life of the Women’s Rowing Club is like: www.worcester.ac.uk/rowing-club
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Living in halls | Pictured in an en suite extra room
here are over 1,000 rooms Ton campus and lots of them are en suite. If you accept your place on a course by 1 May and apply for accommodation by 31 May, then you are guaranteed a place in university-managed accommodation, which really gives you peace of mind.
YOUR NEW HOME
LIVING IN WORCESTER
For further information go to worcester.ac.uk/accommodation
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LIVELY STUDENT COMMUNITIES, RIGHT ON CAMPUS
WITH OVER 1,000 ROOMS AND OUR ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEE FOR FIRST-YEARS, YOU’RE SURE TO FIND SOMEWHERE YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME
Living in halls | Pictured at City campus halls
All rooms are single occupancy and are fully YOUR PLACE GUARANTEED furnished. In newer halls there are en suite rooms, If you’re a first-year undergraduate, accept a secure video entry and flat screen TVs too. We’ve also conditional or unconditional offer as your first got bespoke accommodation available for disabled choice by 1 May and apply for accommodation by students. Whatever your needs and budget, you are 31 May, you are guaranteed a place in our University- sure to find somewhere you’ll feel right at home. managed accommodation.
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS? TAKE A LOOK AROUND We have halls of residence at both our St John’s and Visit us at an Open Day and you’ll be able to: City campuses, as well as University-managed halls • Get familiar with the location of our halls of residence in the heart of the city centre and near to • See the various types of rooms St John’s. Our accommodation team can also help you • Talk to current students about find off-campus accommodation. their accommodation You can also take a look on our website HOW MUCH? for photo galleries and videos at Your rent will depend on the type of hall that you worcester.ac.uk/accommodation choose. Our rents for 2018/19 range from £98 per week for rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom GETTING YOUR NEW HOME to £159 per week for en suite extra accommodation. For more on your accommodation options and how You can find all the latest prices, (subject to change), to apply, visit worcester.ac.uk/accommodation on our website at worcester.ac.uk/accommodationfees Or get in touch with us on 01905 855300 or [email protected] HOW TO APPLY You’ll need to complete your application online. We’ll send full details and payment instructions once you’ve accepted the University of Worcester as your first choice. Accommodation is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to apply as soon as possible.
ALL HALLS OF RESIDENCE BENEFIT FROM:
NO EXTRA 24-HOUR 24-HOUR FACILITIES FOR FREE CHARGES SECURITY EMERGENCY FREE RECYCLING FREE WIRED AND CONTENTS GYM FOR GAS, AND WELFARE MAINTENANCE WIRELESS IN ROOM CLEANING OF MEMBERSHIP ELECTRICITY SUPPORT INTERNET INSURANCE COMMUNAL OR WATER ACCESS AREAS
See why students love living on campus: worcester.ac.uk/blog-accommodation
12 13 orcester was recently named by WThe Times newspaper as one of their top places to live. Our location in a historic city means that you benefit from beautiful, safe surroundings, as well as reasonable living costs.
Explore Worcester on Instagram: worcester_uni
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TIPS FOR A DAY IN TOWN
A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO LIFE IN WORCESTER
Words by Taylor Cornes | Pictured in a popular restaurant next to campus
Taylor is a recent graduate. She blogs regularly about life at Worcester. You can read more of her posts at worcester.ac.uk/blog-taylor
HERE ARE A FEW OF MY TIPS FOR A DAY OUT IN TOWN: Worcester, for me, is the perfect size. I like roaming the city centre, exploring the shops and visiting the cafés and pubs. It’s a real student city – one in ten people who live here are students! There are lots of landmarks dotted around, and in the evening, the famous Friar and New Streets, known for their Tudor buildings, transform into a hub of entertainment and socialising.
CINEMA: NIGHTLIFE: There are two cinemas in Worcester, right In addition to the many things you can in the centre of town, so you can easily do in the daytime, Worcester has a busy walk to them. Remember to bring your nightlife with lots of pubs and clubs in NUS Extra card (which you can buy on the centre of town, with live music a campus) so that you can get a cheaper regular feature. There is always something student ticket. going on!
RESTAURANTS: BOWLING: There are loads of places to eat in Worcester There are two places to bowl in Worcester. that are affordable. There are everyday Our favourite place is situated just a favourites like Nando’s, PizzaExpress, short walk from the St John’s Campus Bill�s and a newly opened Gourmet Burger and is extremely cheap if you show your Kitchen, but also plenty of independent student card. places to try out too. ARTS AND CULTURE: SHOPPING: The University publishes an events Worcester has all the main high street calendar every semester, with a round- shops from Primark to H&M and up of all the concerts, exhibitions, everything else in-between. As well as the screenings and performances on campus well-known shops, there are smaller niche and in the city. Read the latest edition at: shops that stock a range of things from worcester.ac.uk/whats-on vintage vinyl records to old fashioned sweets. You can also find market stalls in Find some of our favourite pictures of the town every Saturday. city on Instagram at worcester_uni
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
FRESH AIR ON YOUR DOORSTEP
Words by Ed Spalding | Pictured on the Malvern Hills
orcester has some of the country’s finest scenery, greenest countryside and most Wbeautiful views. Getting outside is good for my creativity and concentration – ditch the coffee and get out for a walk. I’m so lucky to live in such a lovely part of the world. It’s tough to narrow down to my favourite spot, but the Worcestershire Beacon on the summit of the Malvern Hills is hard to beat.
Visit worcesterstudentlife.com for more photos and tips on places to explore. See our Malvern Hills vlog: worcester.ac.uk/malvern-hills
Discover more of Worcester’s scenery on Instagram: worcester_uni
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LEARNING AT WORCESTER
SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
First-rate facilities | Pictured: The Hive Library
At Worcester, we combine excellent teaching with a whole range of additional opportunities – from professional placements to studying abroad. Our facilities, including The Hive Library and the Arena, have won some of the country’s most prestigious awards.
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Left: Inside The Hive Library. Top: Peirson Study and Guidance Centre. Middle: Students on their way to a lecture. Bottom: The 2,000-seat Arena.
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DRAWING ON EXPERIENCE
THE HEAD OF THE UNIVERSITY�S SCHOOL OF LAW SHARES WORCESTER�S VISION FOR EDUCATING FIRST CLASS, EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES
Words by Bill Davies | Pictured: The University’s Law Court
hen I first came to Worcester, a little Employability is a really big driver for us. The Wover two years ago, I was immediately legal community in Worcester has been very struck by how friendly everyone was and how supportive and we have set up a Law Forum, the University was so committed to helping and consisting of legal professionals dedicating their supporting students. The University was also efforts to helping our students gain employability clearly viewed as an important and integral part opportunities such as placements, mentoring of the local community. For me it was the perfect schemes and mini-pupillages. Students also have place to take on the challenge of establishing a the opportunity to work alongside solicitors new School of Law. from local and regional firms in our Legal Advice Clinic, giving advice to members of the My vision for the new Law LLB degree was public on real legal issues. This is excellent for to design a course that combined teaching our students’ employability skills and also for excellence with outstanding levels of student the local community through the provision of satisfaction, leading to highly employable, much-needed free legal advice. commercially and socially aware graduates who can make a real difference in the world. What I like about the University of Worcester is that we work across disciplines to get the best Teaching takes place in small groups within for our students. So in Law, we work alongside our purpose-built mock courtroom, jury room Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Forensic and seminar rooms. Sessions include lectures, Biology, Business and History students, to share seminars and workshops, in addition to knowledge and contextualise legal teaching and practical sessions involving mock trials, moots research within a wider theoretical and practical and other simulated court proceedings such as framework, which really benefits our students. mock bail applications. We teach law in context, keeping sight of the fact that the LLB is both a Worcester’s values, and the emphasis on professional and an academic degree. accessibility everywhere was what also attracted me here. When developing the new Court Room Student support is a key feature of the degree facilities, it was wheelchair access that was top and students have regular scheduled meetings of the list in terms of design. The ethos that with tutors in addition to being able to drop everyone should be included, at all times, is really in and see us on an informal basis. Our door is strong here and I think it is why the University always open and because we have small groups, has become so popular and somewhere of which we know each and every one of our students. our students, staff and the community are all We recognise that everyone needs support when really proud. they come to university and we are there to provide that.
See what Law student Niamh thinks about her course: worcester.ac.uk/blog-niamh
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SKILLS IN PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS
Practical experience | Pictured: The University’s Clinical Skills Suite
Placements are an important part of many courses. Whether you are training to be a nurse, a teacher or a physiotherapist, you can be assured that your academic knowledge will be supported with extensive practical experience.
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26 27 ith a host of work placement opportunities to choose from across most courses, you Wcan enhance your expertise and kick-start your career with real-world experience. DEGREES THAT WORK You might choose a year-long placement as part of a Business course, for example, or you could shadow a reporter for a few weeks as part of your Journalism degree. You can also THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE AT THE RIGHT TIME gain experience at the University itself. This year, we are employing over 900 students across a whole range of positions right on campus. Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service have also helped hundreds more to find part-time work outside of the University. This is just one of the reasons why our students are so successful when they graduate: Work experience | Pictured: Student placement at Worcester, Bosch Group 94.9% are employed or in further study within 6 months of finishing their studies.
Read more about jobs at Worcester: worcester.ac.uk/blog-jobs
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Guest speaker | Pictured: The University’s Drama Studio OUTSIDE EXPERTS uest speakers are regular visitors to the University. We draw on Gexperts from a wide range of industries to bring new perspectives to A CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH your seminars, help you build your professional networks and give you a THE PROFESSIONALS chance to ask real-time questions.
Game of ThronesActor Kit Harington visited a second year Drama class to share his insights on working in the creative industries. Our drama programme has been recognised with a national award for its work combining placements with community performance opportunities.
See more photos on our Kit Harington Facebook album
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY
TAKE THE CHANCE TO STUDY, VOLUNTEER OR WORK ABROAD
A Global Education | Pictured: Hong Kong one of Worcester’s Study Abroad locations
here are many options to study or work abroad at Worcester, Tincluding single semester exchanges or a full year abroad. You can also opt to divide your year with both work and study options. Less than 5% of UK students study abroad as part of their degree, so this kind of experience puts you among an elite group of enterprising students. We have a number of established links in Europe and traditional worldwide destinations such as USA, Canada and Australia. We also have exciting new links in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and PR China.
For further information go to worcester.ac.uk/study-abroad
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GRADUATION DAY
CELEBRATING SUCCESS, ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING
Graduation ceremony | Pictured at Worcester Cathedral
he beauty and grandeur of Worcester Cathedral provides Ta magnificent backdrop for Graduation. The University’s Coat of Arms, which features in the ceremony, bears the motto ‘Ad Inspirandum Aspiramus’ – ‘We Aspire to Inspire’. This goal of the University is embraced and carried on by our graduates as they tackle the exciting and demanding challenges of the 21st Century.
See the Graduation Facebook album for more photos
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DESIGNS ON HER FUTURE
AN AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR REFLECTS ON WHAT HER DEGREE HAS MEANT FOR HER CAREER
Words by Rowena Simmons | Pictured at The Garage, the University’s Fine Art studio
hen I was in sixth form I started making of years ago and the company was recognised Wjewellery from the leftover beads and as Midlands Exporter of the Year, which was embroidery threads from my Art Textiles really fantastic. coursework. My friends then started showing an interest in my designs and asked if they could I chose to study at Worcester due to the wide purchase several bracelets. range of business degrees; I found they offered far more flexibility than other universities. When the demand increased, I spent £200 on This enabled me to study Business, Finance & the initial materials and created a basic website. Entrepreneurship, which has been crucial to the I uploaded several photographs of my jewellery success of my company and has provided me and started advertising through social media. with an insight into other areas of business. Within a couple of hours I received my first order from Spain. At this point I I can honestly say that I was shocked but also excited that enjoyed my lectures; I would someone in another country had Studying has sit frantically scribbling notes seen my work and was willing to because it was all relevant to pay for it. opened up wider the everyday running of my opportunities business. People on my course Although I would have loved to would question whether they focus on the business full-time and perspectives would ever need or use any of the after sixth form, I knew this for me information and I always told would limit my options in the them that they would. Whether future. At the time, the economy it was business law, marketing or was unstable and due to my lack of business finance it was something I had experienced and knowledge I knew that going to university was needed to know more about. the most sensible option. The lecturers at Worcester have years of Studying at Worcester was beneficial for me; experience. The staff have diverse business I restructured my business part way through backgrounds and have worked for some really my studies and thanks to what I was taught in interesting companies. my lectures, I was able to understand how this would affect my company. Studying at University gave me so many practical skills. But, just as importantly, it Since then it has gone from strength to has also opened up wider opportunities and strength and we have now sold over 112,000 perspectives for me. I networked with new bracelets to 61,000 different customers living contacts, studied alongside students from other in 107 countries. I was very humbled to win countries and learned to approach the world Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year a couple with an open mind.
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36 37 EXPLORE OUR COURSES Explore: Take the next step: Course Index A-Z p40 Entry Requirements p185 Joint Honours Combinations p42 Making your Application p188 The Courses p44 Important Information p189 Admissions Policy p190 OPEN DAY Essentials: Applying to a Partner College p184 Student Support p180 Maps p192 Tuition Fees p181 Glossary p194 WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD UK Partner Organisations p182 Get In Touch p200 TO SEEING YOU Come along to an Open Day to tour the campus, view our accommodation, meet current students and staff and learn more about our courses.
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38 39 D J S COURSES Dance & Community Practice BA (Hons) 83 Journalism BA (Hons) 119 Screenwriting BA (Hons) 155 Dance HND 84 Social Work BA (Hons) 156 Dental Technology FdSc 85 L Sociology BA (Hons) 157 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) 86 Law LLB (Hons) 120 Special Educational Needs, Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) 121 Disabilities & Inclusion BA (Hons) 158 Law with Forensic Psychology LLB (Hons) 122 Sport Business Management BA (Hons) 159 E Sports Coaching HND 160 A Early Childhood (Professional Practice) Leadership & Management FdA/BA (Hons) 123 Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) 44 BA (Hons) 87 Learning & Development from the Early Years to Sport, Coaching & Physical Education HND 161 Animal Biology BSc (Hons) 45 Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 162 Early Years FdA 88 Adolescence (0-19) FdA 124 Animal Biology MBiol 46 Sports Coaching Science Early Years FdA (FDL) 89 Learning Support FdA 125 Animation BA (Hons) 47 with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) 163 Early Years Initial Teacher Training Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers Sport Development & Coaching BA (Hons) 164 Applied Health & Social Care (leading to Early Years Teacher Status) 90 CET/DET 126 Our courses are BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 48 Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) 165 Ecology BSc (Hons) 91 Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers designed to meet Archaeology & Heritage Studies BA (Hons) 49 (Literacy and ESOL) 127 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 166 Education Studies BA (Hons) 92 your needs and Sports Studies BSc (Hons) 167 career aspirations. Educational Psychology BSc (Hons) 93 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 168 B English Language BA (Hons) 94 M The following pages Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 50 English Literature BA (Hons) 95 Marketing BA (Hons) 128 offer an overview of Biochemistry MBiol 51 Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) 96 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons) 129 T what you can expect Biology BSc (Hons) 52 Mathematics BSc (Hons) 130 Teaching & Learning FdA 169 Environmental Science BSc (Hons) 97 from your education Biology MBiol 53 Media & Culture BA (Hons) 131 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Graduate with us. Each course Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 54 Mental Health FdSc/CertHE 132 Certificate in Education Primary (with QTS) 170 page provides you with Birth & Beyond FdA and Top-up BA (Hons) 55 F Midwifery BSc (Hons) 133 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional a summary of what Film Production BA (Hons) 98 Graduate Certificate in Education Business & Accountancy BA (Hons) 56 Music Education BA (Hons) 134 the course entails, Primary School Direct Training (with QTS) 171 Business & Digital Communications BA (Hons) 57 Film Studies BA (Hons) 99 information on entry Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Graduate Business & Enterprise BA (Hons) 58 Fine Art BA (Hons) 100 requirements and Certificate in Education Secondary (with QTS) 172 Business & Finance BA (Hons) 59 Football Business Management & Coaching FdSc 101 N highlights the career Nursing BSc (Hons) 135 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Graduate Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) 102 Business & Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 60 Nursing Associate FdSc 137 Certificate in Education (with QTS) Secondary School opportunities. Business & Marketing BA (Hons) 61 Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 103 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 138 Direct Training and School Direct Salaried 174 To find out more Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) 62 Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher Education about our courses Business Management BA (Hons) 63 G (with QTS) BA (Hons) 175 and academic staff, Business Management HND /HNC 64 Game Art BA (Hons) 104 O Touring Theatre MTheatre 176 visit our website at If you don’t know Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 139 Business Psychology BSc (Hons) 65 Geography BSc (Hons) 105 www.worcester.ac.uk where to begin, Occupational Therapy MOccTh 140 Business Studies BA (Hons) 66 Graphic Design BA (Hons) 106 visit our interactive Outdoor Adventure Leadership & W You can also visit Business, Economics & Finance BA (Hons) 67 Web Development BSc (Hons) 177 course finder Management BSc (Hons) 141 us at an Open Day www.worcester. H or get in touch ac.uk/inspireme C Health & Social Care FdSc 107 with us on study@ Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship CMDA 68 P History BA (Hons) 108 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) 142 worcester.ac.uk All courses are Child & Adolescent Mental Health BSc (Hons) Human Biology BSc (Hons) 109 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 143 available both Top-up Degree 69 Human Biology MBiol 110 Physical Education BSc (Hons) 144 full- and part-time, Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc 70 Human Geography BA (Hons) 111 Physical Education & Dance BA (Hons) 145 unless indicated. Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) 71 Physical Education & Outdoor Education BSc (Hons) 146 Collaborative Working with Children, Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 112 Full-time only Young People & Families FdA (FDL) 72 Physical Geography BSc (Hons) 147 Part-time only Computer Games Design & Development BSc (Hons) 73 I Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 148 Computing BSc (Hons) 74 Illustration BA (Hons) 113 Physiotherapy MPhysio 149 The information, Computing HND /HNC 75 Integrative Counselling BA (Hons) Politics BA (Hons) 150 including entry Counselling FdSc 76 Top-up Degree 114 Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) 151 requirements Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) 77 Integrative Counselling FdA 115 Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 152 published in the Psychology BSc (Hons) 153 prospectus is subject Creative & Professional Writing BA (Hons) 78 Integrated Working with to change. Please Creative Media BA (Hons) 79 Children & Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 116 consult the website Cricket Coaching & Management BSc (Hons) 80 International Business R for the most up-to- Criminology BA (Hons) 81 BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees 117 Religion, Philosophy & Values date information. Criminology with Policing BA (Hons) 82 International Business Management BA (Hons) 118 in Education BA (Hons) 154
40 41 42 DEGREE TO YOUR INTERESTS CAREER AND ASPIRATIONS. ALLOWING YOU TO COMBINE COURSES TWO TO TAILOR YOUR WELL MAJOR/MINOR COMBINATIONS, AS JOINT HONOURS AS AS UNDERGRADUATE OUR OF MANY DEGREE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE COMBINATIONSJOINT HONOURS Religion, Philosophy & Values in Education in &Values Philosophy Religion, Archaeology & Heritage Studies Studies &Heritage Archaeology Creative & Professional Writing Sports Coaching Science Sports Environmental Science Drama & Performance Physical Education Education Studies English Literature Human Nutrition Human English Language Media &Culture Media Film Production Human Biology Animal Biology Graphic Design Creative Media Sports Studies Sports Screenwriting Mathematics Criminology Film Studies Psychology Illustration Illustration Computing Geography Journalism Animation Animation Sociology Game Art Fine Art Ecology History Biology Politics Politics CC31 Animal Biology WW68 WWP2 WW6F W690 W690 I680 Animation NV91 LN79 Archaeology & Heritage Studies C193 CG11 Biology GX43 GI11 Computing WW82 WQ83 WQ82 W990 WV81 Creative & Professional Writing PW3G
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Criminology L3C8 L301
Drama & Performance WW48 WQ43 WP4H WC48
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Film Studies WP4H PW38 PW36 QP3H
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Graphic Design LN79 FX83 LX74 LC76
History WWP2 PW3G W292
Human Biology WV81 4Q23 NV91 QV31 VL13 VL12
Human Nutrition CCC8 CBC4 Illustration CBC4 BCK8 BCK6 Journalism WW82 WW6F WW1F W292
Mathematics 4Q23 PQ53 QP35 GP45 PC5P 50P6 PP53 PL52 Media & Culture GC18 GX13 GX15 FX83 CG11 GI11 Physical Education WPF3 PQ33 PQ33 QP33 P390 PP53 LP33 Politics
Psychology X390 C690 GX15 C691 LX74
Religion, Philosophy & Values PL52 LL23 VL12 WC48 7CW2 CCC8 XC38 GC18 BCK8 C802 CL83 L3C8 X30P Q310 C802 V501
in Education WW6V WW68 WW48 W990 PW38 50P6 Screenwriting CL83 XL33 V501 LP33 L301 VL13 LL23 Sociology
C690 Sports Coaching Science BCK6 PC5P C691 LC76 Sports Studies 43 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: UCAS Code: N402 3-year, Single Honours: D300 N403 4-year Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) Requirements Build your portfolio for a rewarding career in accounting, banking, Assessment During this course, you will follow animal life from the Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc finance, insurance or international trade with this degree designed functioning of the cell to the control and co-ordination of 112 UCAS tariff points The majority of assessment in A variety of assessment methods 96 UCAS tariff points must for maximum exemptions from professional examinations complex processes enabling animals to survive and reproduce. and GCSE Maths and this degree is via examination have been devised to test a range include A Level Biology (including ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA and CIPFA) and Associate English Language at in order for you to be eligible In the first year, the modules allow you to develop a comprehensive of student skills. Assessment and A Level in another Grade C/4 or above Membership of the IFA and Chartered Management Institute. science, Maths or Statistics to claim exemptions from understanding of the key elements of animal biology. In Years types include seminar papers, Access to HE You’ll be supported by regular coaching, and our network of professional qualifications 2 and 3 the subjects become more specialised and our modular tests, reports, presentations 104 UCAS tariff points must diploma welcome academic staff and highly respected finance professionals. You’ll and to prepare you for scheme allows you to focus on the aspects of animal biology and examinations (including include A Level Biology
Read more: p185 actively engage with the leading professional bodies as you position future study for professional which you find most interesting, ranging from animal behaviour practical examinations). Access to HE Animal Biology yourself to enter this highly influential and rewarding sector. qualifications. However, a small to physiological and behavioural ecology. You will also have diploma welcome proportion of this degree is an option of participating in an international field trip. Course Features Other qualifications will
Accounting &Accounting Finance With its strong focus on contemporary issues (such as also assessed via coursework. be taken into account globalisation, governance and business sustainability), this A strong practical emphasis runs throughout the course, –– Single or Joint Honours when considering your Consider these... degree will signal that you are a highly analytical, numerate and complementing a traditional approach to learning and application. Typical BTEC commercially-driven graduate. You will be able to demonstrate Course Features giving you the chance to develop practical skills which entry would be DMM Business & Accountancy the knowledge and skills valued by employers and real-world could be of great value in later employment. BA (Hons) p56 –– Enhance your employability Read more: p185 experience through applied projects and placements. Our with integrated coaching from Business & Finance In your final year you will undertake an independent study on an graduates have secured jobs with companies such as BDO LLP, experienced business leaders BA (Hons) p59 animal-related subject of your choice. Past studies have included Ernst & Young LLP, KPMG, NFU Mutual, Lloyds Bank and PwC. –– Distinctive award title topics such as the effect of raptors on roosting behaviour of waders, Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, to attract employers behaviour and group dynamics of captive macaques, and distribution societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add –– Advanced exemption and abundance of snakes in degraded forests in Madagascar. Joint Honours to your university experience and personal development. expected from ACCA, IFA, Two subjects, one degree. Single Honours students will take a module on project ICAEW, CIMA and CIPFA See all the options: p42 Your Career There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. and career development in Year 2 that not only prepares Popular combinations: Ideal preparation for a –– Opportunity to take a one- you for the final year independent study, but also enables career in accounting, year paid work placement you to reflect on the skills you have gained and prepares Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 finance, banking, trading –– Recognised as an ICAEW you for your biological career after university. or a financial role in Partner in Learning, working industry or Government. with ICAEW in the professional development of students Your Career This course will prepare you for a number of different career paths including: Wildlife Officer/ Course Content Course Content Reserve Officer Year 1 Year 3 Regular updates may mean Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Conservation Officer • Introduction to Financial • Advanced Financial Reporting that exact module titles on the • Animal Diversity • Molecular Genetics • Animal Movement Scientific research Accounting (Double) • Advanced Management course may differ. For a complete • Cell Biology & Conservation • Mammalian Reproduction Teacher training list of available modules, • Introduction to Management Accounting • Comparative Animal • Animal Senses & Survival • Behavioural Ecology and education Accounting (Double) please visit our website. • Audit & Ethics Physiology • Ecology of Fresh Waters • Physiological Ecology Progression to higher • Law for Accounting & degrees such as a PhD • Strategic Business • Animal Behaviour • Parasitology Finance (Double) Management • Zoo-based Conservation • Unlocking Individual • Strategic Financial Potential (Double) Management (Double) Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the Year 2 Options course may differ. For a complete • Financial Markets & • Applied Economics list of available modules, Investment (Double) • International Banking please visit our website. • Financial Reporting (Double) & Finance (Double) • Management • Internship (Double) Accounting (Double) • Taxation (Double) • Unlocking Organisational Potential (Double)
44 45 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: C1C3 Animal Biology MBiol Animation BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 MBiol
Requirements From the phenomenon of evolution to curiosity regarding Assessment What is the magical secret of Animation? How can you create Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) animal behaviour, we have always found ourselves the illusion of life? Worcester’s approach is that animation is 96 UCAS tariff points must A variety of assessment Animation’s assessments are 104 UCAS tariff points enthralled by animals. Animal Biology explores this, from fundamentally made up of solid crafts skills that lend themselves include A Level Biology methods have been devised to based on the briefs set for the Access to HE cellular functions right up to the processes that control to making the impossible and the improbable believable and real. and A Level in another test a range of skills. Assessment individual modules, and focus diploma welcome science, Maths or Statistics reproduction and survival in complex organisms. types include seminar papers, Hands-on, practical engagement lies at the heart of our Animation on the artefacts produced. Shortlisted applicants 104 UCAS tariff points must At the University of Worcester, Animal Biology has a strong tests, reports, presentations and programme. The modules offered are designed to allow you to are invited to provide a Animation Animal Biology include A Level Biology practical emphasis, reflecting increasing importance to our examinations (including practical develop your own practice in key areas such as 2D, 3D and stop Course Features portfolio for consideration Access to HE understanding of some of the major challenges facing society examinations). You will write motion. Yet the distinctive feature of the course is providing Read more: p185 –– Joint Honours only diploma welcome today. This applied approach also gives the opportunity to a report and undertake a viva opportunities for a range of specialisms such as character Other qualifications will develop a range of skills invaluable in future employment. for your year 4 dissertation. design, character animation, storyboarding, model-making and –– Great facilities including be taken into account cinematography, to name a few. Our excellent resources include motion capture suite, Year 1 modules allow development of comprehensive understanding when considering your 24-hour access to computer rooms containing the latest digital dedicated stop motion studios, application. Typical BTEC of key elements of animal biology. In years 2 and 3 the modules Course Features tools, dedicated stop motion animation studios, state-of-the-art 2D studios, state-of-the-art Joint Honours entry would be DMM become more specialised allowing you to focus on aspects of –– Study in a friendly and Game Art and Animation Game Art and Animation studio, 3D workshops, 3D printing, 2D Two subjects, one Read more: p185 animals which you find most interesting. You will also have supportive environment studio, 3D printing, 24-hour traditional animation studio, and a dedicated motion capture suite. degree. See all the an option of participating in an international field trip. –– Independent study/thesis access to computer rooms First year studies centre on key craft skills such as timing, lip syncing options on p42 In year 3 you undertake an Independent Study on a subject of –– Technologies driving pure and –– A lively programme of and human locomotion. Live projects form the basis of the second Popular combinations: your choice. Past studies have included: a comparison of two applied research and their visiting lecturers from world year programme, with emphasis on industry approaches including methods of DNA extractions from gorilla faeces, the effect of application to solve problems class animation studios Film Production studio practices and group work. The third year is dedicated to Consider this... raptors on roosting behaviour of waders, and the distribution encountered in industry BA (Hons) p98 individual pursuit and specialism, with greater emphasis on –– Close links with a regional Animal Biology BSc and abundance of snakes in degraded forests in Madagascar. Game Art BA (Hons) p104 –– Increase employment professional practice activities. panel of industry experts (Hons) p45 Graphic Design Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological Science Integrated chances for scientific The course also offers a lively programme of visiting lecturers from BA (Hons) p106 Masters courses but subject specialisation will be achieved jobs or PhD degrees world class animation studios, which in the past have included Illustration by varying selection of topics within each module. –– Option to transfer to BSc Aardman and Moving Picture Company. Close links with a regional BA (Hons) p113 (Hons) Animal Biology Your Career Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our Integrated panel of industry experts who regularly participate in events and Screenwriting The course prepares Masters programme compared with other institutions. It will course development, help equip you with the skills to make you a BA (Hons) p155 you for a number of offer you valuable insights into applied and commercial research successful practitioner beyond graduation. rather than just pure research. The module will take advantage of career paths including: We have strong connections with the Royal Television Society and current commercial and applied research expertise in our Charles students benefit from workshops with the BBC academy and enter Progression to PhD Darwin Laboratories including the specialised research unit. prestigious competitions. Commercial Research Your Career Scientific research This course prepares Wildlife Officer/ graduates for a wide Reserve Officer Course Content Course Content range of careers in the Conservation Officer Year 1 Year 3 Regular updates may mean Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 animation and games Teacher training • Animal Diversity • Animal Movement that exact module titles on the • Crafting the Moving Image • 2D Animation (ANIME) • Animation Negotiated industries, some of which and education • Cell Biology • Mammalian Reproduction course may differ. For a complete • Origins & Functions • Animation Production: Production 1, 2 & 3 are highlighted below: list of available modules, • Comparative Animal • Behavioural Ecology • Human Locomotion Narrative Work Flows • Animation Extension Character animation please visit our website. Physiology • Physiological Ecology • Character & Characterisation • Experimental Animation • Animation Professional Character design • Introduction into CGI 1: Practice Storyboarder Year 2 • Parasitology • Fundamentals of Modelling Modelling & Texturing • Pre-Production Practices Model-maker • Molecular Genetics • Zoo-based Conservation for Games Art & Animation & Conservation • Introduction into Sound Design • Introduction into CGI 2: Regular updates may mean Independent film-maker Year 4 Rigging & Animation • Animal Senses & Survival that exact module titles on the • Research Methods • Stop Motion Animation course may differ. For a complete Alternatively you • Ecology of Fresh Waters • Applied & list of available modules, may wish to consider • Animal Behaviour Commercial Research please visit our website. postgraduate studies in areas such as Animation • Integrated Masters Thesis/ Direction or VFX. Project in Animal Biology
46 47 Applied Health & Social Care Archaeology & Heritage Studies UCAS Code: Single Honours: DV44 UCAS Code: 5L28 BA (Hons) Top-up Degree BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
Requirements This Top-up degree is for people who are passionate about Assessment What do archaeologists do? How has Britain’s past been ‘discovered’, Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) making a difference while working in health, care or welfare presented and interpreted? What can we learn about the past Foundation degree, Assessments are designed to There are a wide range of 96-112 UCAS tariff points related fields. It will extend your knowledge of working in these and the present through the study of heritage? You will seek HND in Health & Social reflect the breadth of knowledge assessment types, including Access to HE fields and improve your practice and therefore the welfare answers to these kinds of questions on this exciting course. Care and other diploma and skills you will require as a essays, fieldwork and artefact diploma welcome level qualifications and wellbeing of service users. You will have the opportunity health, care or welfare practitioner. Practical work is essential to the programme, allowing you to reports, mock funding proposals, Read more: p185
BA Top-up (Hons) Degree to engage with the very latest practice and research. Accredited Prior Learning/ This includes essays, reports, apply your skills in observation and interpretation to the real desk-based studies, heritage Experiential Learning If you have completed a Foundation degree or diploma level presentations, scenario exercises world. Field trips to archaeological/historical sites, museums interpretation panels, museum (RPL/RPEL) considered qualification then this Top-up degree will not only add to your and case study analysis. and heritage attractions help you to understand the past in displays and project work. Read more: p185 professional knowledge and understanding but also provide you the present. Investigate interesting artefacts and study the with the opportunity to achieve an honours level qualification. Course Features material remains of fascinating past cultures. Take part in Course Features Joint Honours excavations and fieldwork. Learn how heritage is a driving force The course will prepare you for a dynamic work environment in –– Available as a one year full-time –– Single or Joint Honours Two subjects, one degree. in Britain’s economy and understand approaches to conservation. which service users’ wellbeing is often dependent on integrated or two year part-time course See all the options: p42 Enhance your employability through work placements. –– Hands-on approach to Consider this... systems of health, care and welfare. There is a particular focus –– Students are encouraged studying the past, through Popular combinations: on providing a broad curriculum that ensures policy and practice The wide variety of modules allows you to gain a broad Sociology BA (Hons) p157 throughout the course to practical work and field trips Geography
across health, care and welfare sectors is integrated, so that understanding of Archaeology and Heritage, or alternatively to Archaeology & Heritage Studies maintain links with relevant –– Access to a wide range BSc (Hons) p105 as a practitioner in these fields, you are able to work in the specialise in a particular area of interest. You will have access to organisations through voluntary of specialist resources History BA (Hons) p108 most effective ways to ensure a dynamic work environment or paid work. It is possible to an impressive range of equipment and resources which include –– Opportunity to spend for you and service users. Compassion and a commitment complete this course by one day survey grade GPS, geophysics, well-appointed laboratories Applied Health & Social Care Care & Social Health Applied Your Career a semester overseas to the promotion and maintenance of human dignity are attendance. This means that all and a digital mapping and survey suite. Access to cutting-edge This course provides key concepts underpinning this innovative programme. taught modules will be on one technology and friendly, research active staff all contribute to the the opportunity for supportive learning environment you will enjoy when you study You will engage with practitioners and service managers during day. One optional module (Team Your Career employment in a wide Work & Leadership in Multi- Archaeology & Heritage Studies at the University of Worcester. the course. You will also have the opportunity to develop The course opens up a host range of fields. This Professional Contexts) is not networks across health, care and social welfare sectors. of exciting career paths in: includes statutory, timetabled on the main teaching voluntary and independent day, but on a separate day. If Archaeology health and social services, you choose this option you will Museums and the advocacy and social justice complete the course by two day heritage industry services, housing support attendance. Please speak to the National organisations services, health promotion Admissions Tutor for more details. (Historic England, The services and work with National Trust) older people, families and Environmental and people with disabilities. Course Content Course Content countryside management Postgraduate study is Conservation The following provides a • Technologies of Change also possible at Masters Year 1 • Visions of England: History, • Forensic Archaeology guide to the modules that Local government Level. This includes MA • Team Work & Leadership in • Introduction to Archaeology Heritage & Identity • Heritage Tourism & and planning may be available to you: Multi-Professional Contexts Social Work, MA Public • Introduction to Heritage • The Archaeology of Place Promotion Teaching • Independent Study • Research for Practice Death & Burial Health, MA Understanding • The Archaeology of Britain • Countryside Conservation The media Domestic & Sexual • Person-Centered Care in Applied Health & • Archaeological Investigations • Architecture & the • Town & Country Planning The arts Violence and MSc Across the Lifecourse Social Science Built Heritage • World Archaeology & • The Home Front: Postgraduate study Nutritional Therapy. • Contemporary Issues Regular updates may mean Ancient Civilisations • Landscape Archaeology Britain 1939-45 in Mental Health that exact module titles on the • Human Origins • Dating, DNA, Isotopes: • Work Placement • Domestic Abuse course may differ. For a complete Archaeological Science • Introduction to Geology • Extension Module • From Local to Global: Issues in list of available modules, in Context please visit our website. • Country & the City • Independent Study in Contemporary Social Policy • (Re)Presenting the Past: Archaeology & Heritage • Substance Misuse • Reconstructing the Past History in Film • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing • Contemporary Issues Year 2 • GIS in Dementia • Archaeological Theory Regular updates may mean Year 3 • Human Rights, Family Law & Research that exact module titles on the • Managing the course may differ. For a complete & Restorative Justice • Displaying the Past: Museums, Historic Environment list of available modules, Artefacts & Collections • Neolithic & Bronze Age Britain please visit our website. • Field Excavation • Iron Age & Roman Britain Module (residential) • Medieval Archaeology & Local Heritage 48 49 UCAS Code: C700 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Biochemistry MBiol UCAS Code: C7C2 MBiol By studying Biochemistry at the University of Worcester, you will BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Assessment Discover the mechanics of life via the molecular machinery that Assessment Requirements find yourself in a supportive and inspirational environment, where 96 UCAS tariff points must A variety of assessment lies at the heart of the cell and drives all living organisms. 96 UCAS tariff points must we encourage you to achieve your full academic and personal A variety of assessment methods include A Level Chemistry, techniques are employed to include A Level Biology potential. Studying Biochemistry at the University of Worcester At the University of Worcester, we look at the fascinating have been devised to test a Biology and another science, give you the opportunity to world of biochemistry from a variety of angles. The core of range of skills. Assessment and A Level in Chemistry Maths or Statistics provides an informative and exciting insight into the biology of demonstrate your knowledge, our course explores the biochemistry of human health, from types include seminar papers, 104 UCAS tariff points must
disease, with strong emphasis on cancer, neurodegeneration and Biochemistry 104 UCAS tariff points skills and understanding. These include A Level Biology or microbiology, all of which inspire and inform our teaching. processes that cause cancer to the progression of Alzheimer’s tests, reports, presentations and must include A Level may include practical reports, A Level in Chemistry plus Biochemistry disease. You can also extend your learning in other areas, e.g. examinations (including practical Chemistry and Biology A Level in another science, Biochemistry lies at the very heart of biology and investigates presentations, written critiques, plant biology and microbiology, depending on interest and examinations). You will write Maths or Statistics Access to HE the interaction of molecules to explain the fundamentals projects and examinations. can even get hands-on with real human cells in the lab. a report and undertake a viva diploma welcome of life, where a small change in a single molecule can for your year 4 dissertation. Access to HE diploma Read more: p185 have a dramatic effect on an entire organism. Course Features It is becoming increasingly difficult for graduates to obtain welcome PhD positions with only a BSc (Hons) degree. An Integrated Read more: p185 The continuing development of biochemical and molecular –– Single Honours Masters degree gives you significant additional expertise to Course Features techniques allows biochemists to explore diverse topics –– Practical rich teaching sessions enable you to progress straight to an MPhil/PhD position. –– Study in a friendly and such as the origins of life, growth and development of that provide a ‘hands-on’ supportive environment Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological Science Integrated organisms and the molecular basis of disease. learning experience Consider these... Masters courses but subject specialisation is achieved by –– Independent study/thesis Biology BSc (Hons) p52 In your first year you will study a wide range of subjects which –– Fully supportive online varying selection of topics within each module. For example, –– Technologies driving pure and Consider this... will enable you to develop a comprehensive appreciation of Human Biology teaching environment that Biochemists will undertake an appropriate research project applied research and their Biochemistry BSc BSc (Hons) p109 biochemistry. In Years 2 and 3 the subjects you take become more enriches student learning which will differ from choices available to Biologists. Although application to solve problems (Hons) p50 specialised and the modular scheme enables you to tailor your –– £7 million purpose-built there will be generic material, individual skills delivered encountered in industry course to the areas of biochemistry that you find most interesting. teaching laboratory with within the Applied and Commercial Research and Research –– Increase employment chances The modules are diverse, ranging from studies of protein state-of-the-art equipment Methods modules will also be tailored to Biochemists. for scientific jobs/PhD degrees structure and function to cancer biology. In Year 3 you –– Teaching staff involved in Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our Integrated –– Excellent partnerships Your Career Your Career will undertake your own research project on a topic that cutting-edge research such Masters programme compared with other institutions. It will offer in UK and abroad Globally the employment interests you as part of your independent study. as cancer immunology of biochemists is set to Globally, the employment you valuable insights into applied and commercial research rather –– Option to transfer to BSc of biochemists is set to grow and immunotherapy and than just pure research. Most of this module will take advantage of grow by 19% over the (Hons) Biochemistry next 10 years. Many by 19% over the next 10 structural biology current commercial and applied research expertise in our Charles graduates work as scientific years. Many graduates work Darwin Laboratories including the specialised research unit. researchers within academic, as scientific researchers government, industrial or within academic, medical institutions and also government, industrial or work in teaching, scientific medical institutions and also publishing or in business. A work in teaching, scientific degree in Biochemistry at publishing or in business. A the University of Worcester degree in Biochemistry at Course Content Course Content also provides the foundation the University of Worcester Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules • Metabolic Biochemistry Year 1: Mandatory modules • Protein Structure & Function Year 3: Optional modules for entry to graduate training programmes such as clinical also provides the foundation • Introduction to Human • Immunology • Clinical Biochemistry • Introduction to Human • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Work Experience (healthcare) scientist within for entry to graduate Anatomy & Physiology • Protein Structure & Function • The Biochemistry of Cancer Anatomy & Physiology (Student-led teaching • Mammalian Reproduction the NHS. This course is training programmes such • Cell Biology • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Cell Biology awards: best module 2015) • Plant Development particularly useful for those as clinical (healthcare) • Introduction to Biological (Student-led teaching Year 3: Optional modules • Introduction to Biological & Physiology wishing to enter academic scientist within the NHS. or commercial research. Chemistry & Genetics awards: best module 2015) • Work Experience Chemistry & Genetics Year 2: Optional modules • Pharmacology (Student-led teaching • Mammalian Reproduction (Student-led teaching awards: • Work Experience • Genomics & Bioinformatics awards: best module 2014) Year 2: Optional modules best module 2014) • Microbiology • Plant Development Year 4 • Work Experience • Plant Biology & Physiology • Research Methods Year 1: Optional modules • Microbiology Year 1: Optional modules • Human Genetics • Introduction to • Pharmacology • Applied & Commercial • Plant Biology • Introduction to • Human Systems Physiology Nutrition in Humans • Genomics & Bioinformatics Nutrition in Humans Research • Human Genetics • Medical Forensic Science • Comparative Animal Regular updates may mean • Comparative Animal • Integrated Masters Thesis/ • Human Systems Physiology Year 3: Mandatory modules Physiology that exact module titles on the Physiology Project in Biochemistry • Independent Study • Introduction to Human • Medical Forensic Science course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to Human Regular updates may mean (research project) Biology & Disease list of available modules, Biology & Disease that exact module titles on the Year 3: Mandatory modules • Metabolic Biochemistry • Introduction to Ecology please visit our website. • Introduction to Ecology course may differ. For a complete • Independent Study • Clinical Biochemistry (research project) Year 2: Mandatory modules list of available modules, • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Immunology please visit our website.
50 51 UCAS Code: Single Honours: C100 Joint Honours: see p42 Biology BSc (Hons) Biology MBiol UCAS Code: C1C1 MBiol
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements At Worcester we engage with Biology in all its breathtaking sweep and Assessment Biology is one of the most actively changing subjects in science, Assessment Requirements scale, from the molecular level through whole organisms and beyond constantly seeking solutions to the many challenges that shape 96 UCAS tariff points must A range of assessment types, A variety of assessment methods 96 UCAS tariff points must to their relationships with each other and the wider environment. our world. At Worcester we engage with Biology in all its sweep include A Level Biology including seminar papers, have been devised to test a include A Level Biology Biology and scale, from the molecular level through whole organisms and and A Level in another As well as studying biology you will also understand the dramatic tests, reports, presentations range of skills. Assessment and A Level in another Biology science, Maths or Statistics beyond to their relationships with each other and the environment. science, Maths or Statistics effects of the new technologies that have swept through the and examinations (including types include seminar papers, 104 UCAS tariff points must subject over the last decade. The course explains how new practical examinations). Biology deals with many different groups of organisms in terms of tests, reports, presentations and 104 UCAS tariff points must include A Level Biology molecular techniques have added enormously to knowledge structure, development, physiology, metabolism and ecology. It also examinations (including practical include A Level Biology Access to HE so that modern biologists can address questions that were Course Features explains how new techniques, such as sequencing the genomes of an examinations). You will write Access to HE diploma welcome unanswerable in the past. The course also deals with many different increasing number of species, have added to knowledge so that we can a report and undertake a viva diploma welcome –– Single or Joint Honours Other qualifications will groups of organisms in terms of their structure, development, address questions that were unanswerable in the past. A key strength is for your year 4 dissertation. Other qualifications will be taken into account physiology, metabolism, ecology and behaviour. You will also –– Lecturers have strong the link between this and established knowledge. For example, the new be taken into account when considering your have an option of participating in an international field trip. research expertise ‘genomics’ material taught in association with Mendelian genetics and when considering your application. Typical BTEC Course Features application. Typical BTEC –– Strong focus on supporting modern ‘bioinformatics’ methods are used to show how evolution can be entry would be DMM There is an emphasis on practical work, making use of our –– Study in a friendly and entry would be DMM student learning followed by examining DNA/amino acid sequences from different species. Read more: p185 excellent new facilities. In your final year, you will undertake an supportive environment Read more: p185 independent study that allows you to gain valuable personal For years 1 to 3 you will follow the same modules as the BSc (Hons) –– Independent study/thesis experience in the design and implementation of a research course, which offers excellent practical hands-on experience. –– Technologies driving pure and plan. The modular structure of the course gives you the You will also have an option of participating in an international applied research and their flexibility to select topics which are of most interest to you. field trip. Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological Science application to solve problems Integrated Masters courses but subject specialisation will be Joint Honours Throughout the course, you will engage in activities designed encountered in industry Consider this... achieved by varying selection of topics within each module. Two subjects, one degree. to enhance your skills, with a particular emphasis on those –– Increase employment Biology BSc (Hons) p52 See all the options: p42 directly related to employability. All of this will be delivered Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our Integrated chances for scientific Popular combinations: in a friendly, supportive learning environment by enthusiastic Masters programme compared with other institutions. It will jobs or PhD degrees tutors who have a real passion for their subject. offer you valuable insights into applied and commercial research Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 –– Option to transfer to rather than just pure research. The module will take advantage of Mathematics BSc (Hons) Biology current commercial and applied research expertise in our Charles Your Career BSc (Hons) p130 Darwin Laboratories including the specialised research unit. The course prepares you for a number of career paths including: Course Content Course Content Postgraduate research Your Career e.g. PhD study Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules • Animal Movement Scientific researcher within The course prepares • Animal Diversity • Work Experience • Work Experience • Animal Diversity • Work Experience • Mammalian Reproduction government, industry or you for a number of • Cell Biology • Animal Behaviour • Genomics & Bioinformatics • Cell Biology • Animal Behaviour • Forensic DNA Analysis medical institutions career paths including: • Introduction to Ecology • Microbiology • Animal Movement • Introduction to Ecology • Microbiology • Biological Indicators Commercial research Scientific researcher within • Comparative Animal • Infectious Agents & Allergens • Mammalian Reproduction • Comparative Animal • Infectious Agents & Allergens for Crime Reporting Laboratory technician government, industry or Physiology • Animal Sense & Survival • Forensic DNA Analysis Physiology • Animal Sense & Survival • Genomics & Bioinformatics Medical and laboratory sales medical institutions Year 1: Optional modules • Human Genetics • Biological Indicators Year 1: Optional modules • Human Genetics • Pharmacology Nature conservation Laboratory technician • Introduction to • Medical Forensic Science for Crime Reporting • Introduction to • Medical Forensic Science • Animal Welfare & Ethics Range of public sector work Medical and laboratory sales Nutrition in Humans • Human Systems Physiology • Genomics & Bioinformatics Nutrition in Humans • Human Systems Physiology • Extension Module Teacher training Nature conservation • Introduction to Human • Applied Human Metabolism • Pharmacology • Introduction to Human • Applied Human Metabolism • Parasitology Range of public sector work Anatomy & Physiology • Invertebrate Biology • Animal Welfare & Ethics Anatomy & Physiology • Invertebrate Biology • The Biochemistry of Cancer Regular updates may Teacher training • Introduction to • Population & • Extension Module • Introduction to • Population & • Research Methods & mean that exact module Postgraduate study Forensic Biology Community Ecology • Parasitology Forensic Biology Community Ecology Research Project titles on the course may including MSc • Introduction to Human • Ecology of Fresh Waters • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Introduction to Human • Ecology of Fresh Waters • International Biology Field Trip differ. For a complete list Biology & Disease Biology & Disease of available modules, Postgraduate research • Soils & the Environment • Research Methods & • Soils & the Environment • Residential Ecology Field Trip degrees including • Introduction to • Introduction to please visit our website. • Field Techniques & Research Project • Field Techniques & • Zoo-based Conservation PhD and MPhil Biological Chemistry Biological Chemistry Identification Skills • International Biology Field Trip Identification Skills • Basis of Biological Surveying • Residential Ecology Field Trip • Basis of Biological Surveying Year 4 • Human Origins Year 3: Mandatory modules • Human Origins Year 3: Mandatory modules • Research Methods • Independent Study • Zoo-based Conservation • Independent Study Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules • Applied & • Plant Development Regular updates may mean • Plant Development • Plant Biology • Plant Biology Commercial Research & Physiology that exact module titles on the & Physiology • Project & Career Development • Project & Career Development • Integrated Masters Thesis/ course may differ. For a complete Year 3: Optional modules • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Molecular & Cellular Biology Project in Biology list of available modules, • Work Experience • Molecular Genetics • Molecular Genetics please visit our website. • Genomics & Bioinformatics 52 & Conservation & Conservation 53 UCAS Code: L521 FdA L522 BA (Hons) Full-time applications see ucas.com Part- time applications see UCAS Code: B900 Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) Birth & Beyond FdA and Top-up BA (Hons) worcester.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Biomedical Scientists are at the forefront of understanding and Assessment Foundation Degree Birth & Beyond Assessment Requirements treating human disease through laboratory and scientific testing. 96 UCAS tariff points to A range of assessment types, Courses that prepare parents for the transition to parenthood should A variety of assessments are used FdA: 32 UCAS tariff points include A Level Biology, You will gain the practical knowledge and skills to evaluate disease including seminars, tests, support and inform parents for labour, birth and early parenthood. on both courses to enable you Access to HE Human Biology or progression and the effectiveness of medical interventions. reports, presentations and Our courses train you to work professionally with parents to to demonstrate your knowledge diploma welcome Chemistry and A Level Investigating potential treatments, researching drug development, examinations including in another science, achieve these aims. To become an NCT Practitioner, you should and skills, for example interactive Shortlisted applicants will Maths or Statistics testing emergency blood transfusions and screening for diseases practical examinations. be passionate about birth, babies and parenting and feel that not sessions, essays, exams, reports, be invited for interview FdA and Top-up BA (Hons) are just a few examples of the application of Biomedical Science. only does every woman deserve a great birth experience, but that presentations and at Level 104 UCAS tariff points Applicants may require an Enhanced Disclosure must include A Level Qualified Biomedical Scientists are highly sought after in pathology Course Features everyone deserves respect and support as parents. You should 6 an Independent Study. & Barring Service check, Biology, Human Biology centres, forensic science laboratories, research institutions want to inspire others. The Birth & Beyond programmes have been Biomedical Science –– Accredited by the Institute of designed in partnership with NCT to enable you to develop a role if following the Doula or Chemistry and in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Biomedical Science (IBMS) Course Features as an NCT Practitioner, and subsequently in other NCT Practitioner pathway for example Other qualifications, such –– Strong emphasis on practical –– You can choose to study as BTEC and Access to The course team at Worcester includes internationally recognised roles. An NCT Licence-to-Practise can be gained as an NCT BA (Hons): 240 credits and laboratory work full-time or part-time with at least 120 at Level Higher Education, will scientists whose specialist areas include: cardiovascular disease, Practitioner; NCT Antenatal Teacher, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, Birth & Beyond also be considered. cancers, diabetes and dementia-related disorders. The team has –– Our professional links give NCT Postnatal Practitioner, NCT Yoga for Pregnancy Teacher and –– Taught at different 5. For further information please contact Admissions. Read more: p185 an excellent research portfolio and therefore strong emphasis on you the chance to put an NCT Doula. The course enables Practitioners to provide good locations across the UK biomedical diagnostics and research opportunities will be given theory into practice through quality, consistent antenatal and postnatal care to parents and –– Vocationally-focused Read more: p185 throughout the course. The achievement of our researchers has Work-based Learning and their families in the transition to parenthood, and are taught by experience in work been recognised in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. projects within the NHS and qualified NCT tutors and accredited by the University of Worcester. environments wider bioscience industry Consider these... –– An inspiring environment Progression BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Birth & Beyond Consider this... Biochemistry BSc for you to gain practical This Level 6 course gives you the opportunity to explore On successful completion of Midwifery (Hons) p50 skills and to develop your the Foundation degree, you can the many factors that shape the 1st 1000 days. It considers BSc (Hons) p133 Biology BSc (Hons) p52 biomedical research ideas the theoretical and practical skills to help change and progress to the BA (Hons) Birth –– Taught by internationally influence this period alongside a deeper understanding of & Beyond Top-up Degree with recognised scientists how adults learn both as individuals and in groups. full- or part-time study options. This Top-up Degree is also Your Career available to non-NCT students. Your Career Your Biomedical Science The FdA course is degree will prepare you to vocational and leads work in high-tech hospital to a variety of flexible laboratories in the NHS or and rewarding roles, private sector. You might work in the haematology, including facilitating antenatal courses, yoga clinical biochemistry, Course Content Course Content clinical immunology, or for pregnancy courses; microbiology of Pathology. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 FdA Birth & Beyond (Level 4) Breastfeeding Individual Modules providing breastfeeding You might also work in • Introduction to Human • Microbiology • Independent Study • Facilitating Learning in Groups Counselling Pathway • Baby Massage information and biomedical laboratory support; facilitating Anatomy & Physiology • Human Systems Physiology • Clinical Biochemistry • Reflective Practice & • Developing Knowledge as a • Working with Health & services and biomedical postnatal groups; and • Cell Biology Listening Skills Breastfeeding Counsellor Social Care Professionals research in an industrial • Immunology • Infection Science & providing support for • Developing Skills as a setting. Alternatively, • Health & Disease • Molecular & Cellular Biology Antimicrobial Resistance • New Baby – New Family • Understanding the parents as a Doula. Breastfeeding Counsellor you might branch out • Introduction to Biological • Haematology & • Breastfeeding Knowledge Neonatal Experience into patent law, medical • Project Development The Top-up degree, Chemistry & Genetics Transfusion Science Postnatal Pathway sales, teaching or build on • Professional Aspects of • Giving Birth BA (Hons) Top-up as well as enhancing • Professional & Technical • Cell Pathology • New Baby – New Family Birth & Beyond your Biomedical Science Biomedical Science FdA Birth & Beyond (Level 5) a present career, also degree to study for other Development in • Facilitating Postnatal Groups • The Cultural Shaping • Neuroendocrine Physiology You may specialise within provides a route to careers healthcare professional Biomedical Science & Biochemistry of Birth & Beyond that require a degree. careers such as medicine. the course structure in Yoga Pathway • Bringing About Change Alternatively it can lead A degree in Biomedical • Pharmacology the following areas: • Yoga Foundations to further study such as Science is also an ideal • The Biochemistry of Cancer Antenatal Pathway • Yoga for Pregnancy • The Adult Learner platform to launch postgraduate research with • Diseases of the Ageing Brain • Antenatal Knowledge • Mother & Baby Yoga • Independent Study a research career NCT, or other courses such • Antenatal Skills and progression to a Regular updates may mean Doula Pathway Regular updates may mean as a PGCE in Early Years postgraduate qualification. that exact module titles on the • Dimensions of the that exact module titles on the or Primary Education or a course may differ. For a complete Role of the Doula course may differ. For a complete Masters in Public Health. list of available modules, list of available modules, • Realising the Role of the Doula please visit our website. please visit our website.
54 55 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: Business & Digital UCAS Code: N141 3-year, * * NP13 3-year, N142 4-year Business & Accountancy BA (Hons) Communications BA (Hons) NP31 4-year BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Requirements Designed to lead you into a career in accountancy or general Assessment Designed to help you enter the fast-paced and exciting world Assessment Requirements business management, this course gives you access to regular of advertising, perhaps in an account management role within 112 UCAS tariff points You will be assessed via a A wide variety of assessment 112 UCAS tariff points coaching, specialist academic staff, business leaders, and an advertising agency, this course will also prepare you for and GCSE Maths and variety of methods including methods are used including case and GCSE Maths and the professional accountancy network including exemptions a career in marketing or brand management. Supported English Language at case studies, research projects, studies, reports, presentations, English Language at Grade C/4 or above from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA and Associate Membership by regular coaching, our professional network of academic Grade C/4 or above reports, presentations, plans, portfolios, journals, advertising of the IFA and the Chartered Management Institute. staff, business leaders and advertising practitioners, and Access to HE portfolios, journals, business plans, campaigns and pitches. Access to HE experience gained through our in-house Media Lab, you diploma welcome Subject expertise in accountancy, alongside a grounding in simulations and examinations. diploma welcome will be strongly placed to launch your graduate career. Read more: p185 contemporary business issues (such as globalisation, governance Course Features Read more: p185 and business sustainability), signal that you are a numerate and Subject expertise in advertising, alongside a grounding in Course Features –– Enhance your employability commercially-focused graduate. Active experience through applied contemporary business issues (such as digital communications, –– Enhance your employability through internships, projects, placements, internships and study abroad will enable globalisation, and sustainability), signal that you are a creative, through internships, consultancy projects, a Business & Accountancy & Accountancy Business you to demonstrate the knowledge and professional accountancy digital savvy and commercially-focused graduate. Active consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and Consider these... competences, which are prized by employers and offer a route experience through applied projects, placements, internships Consider these... one-year paid placement and integrated coaching from Accounting & Finance into well-paid jobs in accounting or general management. and study abroad will enable you to demonstrate the business Business Management integrated coaching from experienced business leaders BA (Hons) p44 knowledge and the management skills valued by employers. BA (Hons) p63 Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, experienced business leaders Business & Finance –– Develop your own business Business Studies societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add –– Develop your own business Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, idea through the Business BA (Hons) p59 BA (Hons) p66 Business & Digital Communications to your university experience and personal development. idea through the Business societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add School’s Incubator to your university experience and personal development. There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. School’s Incubator –– Enter advertising campaign –– Work with qualified accountants There will be a charge for membership ideas for national competitions who have extensive experience of professional bodies. (such as the Design & Art Your Career of management (including with Directors New Blood Awards) Your Career This specialist KPMG, Grant Thornton and –– Gain Associate Membership This degree will prepare Accountancy degree will HM Treasury), consultancy or of the Chartered you for a range of be suitable as a possible running their own business Management Institute graduate jobs in the entry route into the highly- –– Compete for the Herefordshire industry such as: salaried careers within & Worcestershire Chamber Structured graduate the following industries: of Commerce prize for induction programmes ‘Outstanding Performance Accountancy Course Content Account management in Accountancy & Finance’ Auditing Year 1 • Cultivating the • Business Intelligence Account planning Banking • Customer Insight & Entrepreneurial Mindset & Analysis Media planning Insurance Course Content Marketing (Double) • Financial Markets • Consultancy Project (Double) Media buying Corporate or personal tax • Data-driven Decisions & Investment • Customer Relationship General management Year 1 • Cultivating the • Strategic Financial General business, • Financial Management • Internship (Double) Management management, marketing • Customer Insight & Entrepreneurial Mindset Management (Double) Marketing (Double) • Generation Digital (Double) • Lifestyle Marketing • Digital Business or HR/recruitment • Financial Markets & Options • Unlocking Individual • Managing Customer Care • Internship II (Double) • Data-driven Decisions Investment (Double) • Applied Economics Potential (Double) • Market Insight • Research Project (Double) • Financial Management • Internship (Double) • Business Innovation & • Generation Digital (Double) • New Venture Formation Entrepreneurship (Double) Year 2 • New Venture Formation • The Next Big Thing • Digital Advertising Applications • Unlocking Individual • Managing Successful Projects • Commercial Law (Double) • SME Management (Double) Regular updates may mean • Essential PR Potential (Double) • Public Law: The Wider • Consultancy Project (Double) Year 3 that exact module titles on the • Integrated Marketing course may differ. For a complete Year 2 Legal Landscape • International Banking • Digital & Social Media Communications list of available modules, • Fundamentals of Financial • Responsible Business & Finance (Double) Marketing (Double) • Social Commerce please visit our website. Accounting (Double) • SME Management (Double) • Internship II (Double) • Advertising & Digital • Unlocking Organisational Communications (Double) • Fundamentals of Management • The Global Economy: • Research Project (Double) Accounting (Double) Potential (Double) • International Business Institutions, Trade • Taxation (Double) • Unlocking Organisational and FDI (Double) Options Strategy (Double) Regular updates may mean Potential (Double) • Value Chain Management • Business Law Options that exact module titles on the • Consultancy & Research • Brand Management Options Year 3 course may differ. For a complete Methods (Double) * Subject to approval • Business Law: Rights • Corporate Reporting list of available modules, • Business Innovation & * Subject to approval & Obligations & Performance please visit our website. • Creating a High Entrepreneurship (Double) • Consultancy & Research Management (Double) Performance Workforce Methods (Double) • International Business 56 Strategy (Double) 57 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: UCAS Code: N1N9 3-year, * * N1N3 3-year, NN19 4-year Business & Enterprise BA (Hons) Business & Finance BA (Hons) NN31 4-year
BA (Hons) Requirements Whether you aspire to work for a micro, small or medium-sized Assessment Set yourself up for a future career in the well-paid finance Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) enterprise or start your own business, this course will allow you sector by developing competence in financial, and general 112 UCAS tariff points You will be assessed via a You will be assessed via a 112 UCAS tariff points to extend your career options and stand out from the crowd. management. This course gives you access to regular coaching, and GCSE Maths and variety of methods including variety of methods including and GCSE Maths and Supported by regular coaching, and our network of academic staff, specialist academic staff, business leaders, and the professional English Language at case studies, research projects, case studies, research projects, English Language at Grade C/4 or above business leaders and our entrepreneurs in residence, you will be financial services network including exemptions from ACCA, Grade C/4 or above reports, presentations, plans, reports, presentations, plans, well placed to launch a graduate career or start your own business. ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA and Associate Membership of the IFA. Access to HE portfolios, journals, business portfolios, journals, business Access to HE diploma welcome Expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, simulations and examinations. Subject expertise in finance, alongside a grounding in contemporary simulations and examinations. diploma welcome Read more: p185 alongside a grounding in contemporary business issues (such business issues (such as globalisation, global trade, governance Read more: p185 as crowdfunding, digital technologies, globalisation, and and sustainability), signal that you are a numerate, astute and
Course Features Course Features & Finance Business sustainability), signal that you are an innovative, astute and commercially-focused graduate. Active experience through applied
Business & Enterprise & Enterprise Business –– Develop your own business –– Gain an insight into commercially-focused graduate. Active experience through projects, placements, internships and study abroad will enable idea through the Business general management incubator-based projects, placements, internships and you to demonstrate the business knowledge, commercial acumen School’s Incubator and access and access a wide range Consider these... study abroad will enable you to demonstrate the business and professional skills valued by employers. You can also develop Consider these... support through a local of optional modules Entrepreneurship knowledge and skills valued by graduate employers. your own business idea through the Business School’s Incubator. Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) p96 ‘Business Angels’ network that complement your BA (Hons) p44 Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, development as a specialist Business Studies –– Learn to innovate and adapt Business & Accountancy societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add in financial management BA (Hons) p66 to volatile, ambiguous BA (Hons) p56 to your university experience and personal development. and complex situations to your university experience and personal development. –– Work with qualified finance There will be a charge for membership –– Gain Associate Membership There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. specialists who have extensive of professional bodies. of the Chartered experience of management Management Institute (including with KPMG, Grant Thornton and HM Your Career –– Compete for the Federation Your Career Treasury), consultancy or This degree will inspire of Small Business prize for the This degree will inspire running their own business and prepare you if you ‘Most Promising Entrepreneur’ and prepare you if you are keen to start, run –– Compete for the Hereford are keen to start, run or expand your own & Worcester Chamber or expand your own business. Alternatively it of Commerce prize for business. Alternatively it will equip you with skills ‘Outstanding Performance will equip you with skills to work in innovation in Accountancy & Finance’ to work in innovation or R&D departments or or R&D departments or within an innovation- Course Content Course Content within an innovation- driven organisational driven organisational Year 1 • Essential PR Options Year 1 • Cultivating the Options environment. environment. • Unlocking Individual • Impactful Communications • Business Intelligence • Unlocking Individual Entrepreneurial Mindset • Applied Economics (Double) Potential (Double) Content & Analysis Potential (Double) • Fundamentals of Financial • Business Innovation & • Customer Insight & • Integrated Marketing • Consultancy Project (Double) • Customer Insight & Accounting (Double) Entrepreneurship (Double) Marketing (Double) Communications • Customer Relationship Marketing (Double) • Fundamentals of Management • Commercial Law (Double) • Generation Digital (Double) • Internship (Double) Management • Generation Digital (Double) Accounting (Double) • Consultancy Project (Double) • Financial Management • Managing Customer Care • Digital & Social Media • Financial Management • Internship (Double) • Internship II (Double) Marketing (Double) • Data-driven Decisions • Macro Economics • Data-driven Decisions • New Venture Formation • Research Project (Double) • Digital Business Year 2 • Market Insight Year 2 • Managing Successful Projects • Taxation (Double) • Unlocking Organisational • Internship II (Double) • Unlocking Organisational • Public Law: The Wider • Micro Economics Regular updates may mean Potential (Double) • Research Project (Double) Potential (Double) Legal Landscape • Managing Successful Projects that exact module titles on the • Cultivating the • Service Innovation • Financial Markets & • Responsible Business • Responsible Business course may differ. For a complete Entrepreneurial Mindset Investment (Double) • SME Management (Double) list of available modules, • Selling & Sales Management Regular updates may mean • New Venture Formation • The Global Economy: please visit our website. that exact module titles on the Year 3 • Value Chain Management Institutions, Trade • SME Management (Double) course may differ. For a complete • International Banking Year 3 list of available modules, & FDI (Double) Options & Finance (Double) • Business Innovation & please visit our website. • Consultancy & Research Options • International Business Entrepreneurship (Double) Methods (Double) • Business Law: Rights Strategy (Double) • International Business & Obligations * Subject to approval • Digital Advertising Applications • Strategic Financial * Subject to approval Strategy (Double) • Consultancy & Research • Digital Content Systems Management (Double) • Intrapreneurship (Double) Methods (Double) & E-Commerce
58 59 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: Business & Human Resource UCAS Code: N1N6 3-year, * * NN15 3-year, NN16 4-year Management BA (Hons) Business & Marketing BA (Hons) NN51 4-year
BA (Hons) Requirements Prepare to move into a career in human resource management, Assessment Set yourself up for an exciting career in marketing. Supported Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) human resource development, recruitment and selection, or by regular coaching, and our professional network of academic 112 UCAS tariff points You will be assessed via a A wide variety of assessment 112 UCAS tariff points general management. This course gives you access to regular staff, business leaders and the Chartered Institute of Marketing and GCSE Maths and variety of methods including methods are used, including and GCSE Maths and coaching, and our network of specialist academic staff, business (CIM), you will be well placed to launch your graduate marketing English Language at case studies, research projects, case studies, client and research English Language at Grade C/4 or above leaders, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development career – whether you aspire to work in a marketing role or for Grade C/4 or above reports, presentations, plans, projects, reports, presentations, (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI). a marketing agency. You can also support the development of Access to HE portfolios, journals, business marketing plans, portfolios, Access to HE websites and marketing communications campaigns for clients diploma welcome Subject expertise in human resource (HR) management, alongside simulations and examinations. pitches and examinations. diploma welcome through the Business School’s Media Lab or develop your own Read more: p185 a grounding in contemporary business issues (such as change Read more: p185 business idea through the Business School’s Incubator. management, talent development, globalisation, workforce Course Features Course Features diversity, the gig economy and ethical leadership), signal that you Subject expertise in marketing, alongside a grounding in
–– Gain a broad insight into –– Gain a broad insight into Business & Marketing are a capable, people-oriented and commercially-focused graduate. contemporary business issues (such as globalisation, digital general management and general management and Active experience through applied projects, placements, internships communications and the growth of social media), signal that access a wide range of optional access a wide range of optional Consider these... and study abroad will enable you to demonstrate your business you are a creative, customer-oriented and commercially-focused Consider these... modules that complement modules that complement Business Management knowledge and the management skills valued by employers. graduate. Active experience through applied projects, placements, Marketing BA (Hons) p128 your development as your development as a BA (Hons) p63 internships and study abroad will enable you to demonstrate Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, an HR professional marketing professional Marketing, Advertising the business knowledge and skills valued by employers. Business Studies societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add & Public Relations BA (Hons) p66 –– Learn how to manage –– Contribute to knowledge BA (Hons) p129 to your university experience and personal development. volatile, ambiguous and You will work with academics and marketing specialists who have creation through a research extensive experience of management, consultancy or running their There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. complex situations project supported by a own business. Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as member of our Customer
Business & Human Resource Management Management Resource & Human Business –– Gain Associate Membership sports clubs, societies, cultural visits and the student social scene of the Chartered Interactions Research Group Your Career further add to your university experience and personal development. Institute of Personnel & –– Gain Associate Membership Your Career This degree will prepare Development and Chartered There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. of the Chartered Management you for a range of Your Worcester degree Management Institute Institute and accreditation future careers in: in Marketing will prepare –– Work with academics and through the Chartered you to work in-house Human resource HR specialists who have Institute of Marketing in a wide range of management extensive experience of product and service Headhunting, recruitment management and consultancy organisations, charities and selection or the public sector. Training and development Typical roles include: Reward management Course Content Course Content Marketing manager/ Employee relations Year 1 • Internship (Double) Options Year 1 • Impactful Communications Options assistant manager Organisation development • Unlocking Individual • Lifestyle Marketing • Business Innovation & • Customer Insight & Content • Advertising & Digital Product manager General business Potential (Double) Entrepreneurship (Double) Marketing (Double) • Internship (Double) Communications (Double) Brand manager management including • Managing Customer Care • Customer Insight & • Coaching & Mentoring • Data-driven Decisions • Business Innovation & Marketing analyst marketing and sales, • Managing Successful Projects • Managing Customer Care Marketing (Double) • Corporate Reputation • Financial Management Entrepreneurship (Double) Sales consultant public relations, business • Market Insight • New Venture Formation law, information systems • Generation Digital (Double) Management • Business Intelligence • Generation Digital (Double) • Micro Economics Events manager management • New Venture Formation & Analysis • Financial Management • Digital & Social Media • Unlocking Individual Web marketer • Public Law: The Wider • PR & Campaigning • Data-driven Decisions Marketing (Double) Potential (Double) • Consultancy Project (Double) Legal Landscape • Responsible Business • Employment Law (Double) • Digital Business Year 2 • Responsible Business Year 2 • Selling & Sales Management • Unlocking Organisational • Intercultural Business • Integrated Marketing • Digital & Social Media • SME Management (Double) • SME Management (Double) Potential (Double) Perspectives (Double) Communications (Double) Marketing (Double) • Value Chain Management • Consultancy & Research • Internship II (Double) • Market Insight Year 3 • Internship II (Double) • Brand Management Methods (Double) Year 3 • Service Innovation • Unlocking Organisational • Research Project (Double) • Creating a High • International Business • The Dark Side of Management Potential (Double) • Customer Relationship • Spin Doctors & Other Performance Workforce Strategy (Double) Management Persuaders (Double) Regular updates may mean • Social Commerce • Research Project (Double) OR • International Business • Developing Employee Talent that exact module titles on the • Taxation Consultancy Project (Double) Options Strategy (Double) Options course may differ. For a complete • Consultancy & Research Regular updates may mean • Strategic Challenges • International Marketing • Business Law: Rights list of available modules, Methods (Double) that exact module titles on the for HRM (Double) please visit our website. • The Next Big Thing * Subject to approval & Obligations • Cultivating the course may differ. For a complete * Subject to approval • Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset list of available modules, please visit our website. Entrepreneurial Mindset • Essential PR
60 61 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time 4-year sandwich or 4-year sandwich Business Information UCAS Code: UCAS Code: G500 3-year, N200 3-year, I161 4-year Technology BSc (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) N201 4-year BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements This specialist hybrid course combines a study of the fundamental Assessment Kick-start your journey towards an exciting career in business Assessment Requirements aspects of IT applications and processes with an exploration of management. Supported by regular coaching, and our professional 96 UCAS tariff points Assessment will include a mix A wide variety of methods 112 UCAS tariff points e-business and the key issues determining organisational profitability network of academic staff, business leaders and the Chartered and GCSE Maths and of practical activities, projects, including case studies, and GCSE Maths and and sustainability. You will also be able to explore the role of Management Institute (CMI), you will be well placed to launch your English Language at artefacts and the development research projects, reports, English Language at Grade C/4 or above Business Information Technology in other specialist computing and graduate career. Grade C/4 or above of portfolios of work, as well presentations, business business applications via the selection of specialist option modules. Access to HE as presentations, reports, case With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary simulations, portfolios, client Access to HE diploma welcome You will be taught with a real-world focus by system development studies, quizzes and research. issues (such as digital technologies, globalisation, leadership and proposals and examinations. diploma welcome Read more: p185 professionals specialising in the application of new technologies sustainability) this flexible degree with lots of choice will signal that Read more: p185 in business. You will have lots of opportunity to engage with and Course Features you are an adaptable and commercially-driven graduate. You will be Course Features showcase your work to employers, develop job-ready career skills, able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills valued by employers –– Single Honours –– Single Honours or Top-up take up internships, and start to build a professional network. You and real-world experience through applied projects, placements, Management Business will also have access to our Media Lab, our student-led software –– Opportunity to take a one internships and study abroad. –– Work with academics and Consider this... house, where you can undertake work for local business clients. year paid work placement practitioners who have Consider these... You will explore the latest thinking in accountancy, advertising, Computing –– Access to our Media Lab, our extensive experience of Business & Marketing You will have the opportunity to take a paid placement year economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, law, BSc (Hons) p74 student-led software house management, consultancy or BA (Hons) p61 after Year 2 which may help improve your final year grades leadership, marketing, project management, public relations running their own business Business Information Technology Technology Information Business and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. You –– Flexibility to change to and sustainability. Marketing, Advertising –– Develop your own business & Public Relations can also choose to spend a semester studying abroad in an alternative computing Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, idea through the Business BA (Hons) p129 the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. course after Year 1 societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add School’s Incubator Your Career This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute of to your university experience and personal development. –– Gain Associate Membership Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ACM (Association for This degree will open There will be a charge of the Chartered doors to a wide range Computing Machinery) Curriculum Development Committee. Management Institute for membership of Your Career of IT and management There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. professional bodies. career options, such as: The range of options in this course makes Database administrator Course Content Course Content it relevant for a wide Information systems variety of interesting and manager Year 1 You can also choose from • Intercultural Business Year 1 • Lifestyle Marketing • Coaching & Mentoring challenging careers. You IT technical support officer • Foundations of Computing optional modules such as: Perspectives • Customer Insight & Marketing • Macro Economics • Corporate Reporting & may work initially as a Systems analyst • Introduction to Web • Business Innovation & • Data-driven Decisions • Managing Customer Care Performance Management trainee manager in a large Computing Options IT sales professional Development Entrepreneurship • Financial Management organisation, or as a junior • Mobile Application • Managing Successful Projects • Corporate Reputation manager in a smaller IT trainer • Data Driven Business Decisions Development • Digital & Social • Generation Digital • Market Insight Management one before moving on to Social media manager • Finance Media Marketing • Unlocking Individual Potential • Micro Economics • Customer Relationship • Web Applications more senior positions. • Business Intelligence Year 2 • New Venture Formation Management • Marketing Development Alternatively, you may Alternatively, it would & Analysis • Unlocking Organisational • Persuasive Communication • Digital & Social Year 2 • Social Media decide to establish be an appropriate • Customer Relationship Potential • PR & Campaigning Media Marketing platform for setting up • Systems Analysis & Design • Networks in Organisations your own business. Management Options • Public Law: The Wider • Employment Law your own business or • Database Development • Modelling & Simulation • Coaching & Mentoring • Business Law: Rights Legal Landscape • International Banking freelance working. • Interaction Design • Nature of Computing • Selling & Sales Management & Obligations • Responsible Business & Finance • Computing/Business Option • Security • Consultancy & • Selling & Sales Management Regular updates may mean • International Marketing • Applied Drone Technologies Research Methods • SME Management Year 3 that exact module titles on the • Intrapreneurship • Creating a High • Business Information course may differ. For a complete • The Global Economy: Business Options Performance Workforce • Service Innovation Technology Project list of available modules, Institutions, Trade & FDI • Managing Successful Projects • Cultivating the Management • IT Systems Consultancy please visit our website. • Value Chain Management • Digital Advertising Applications Entrepreneurial Mindset • Strategic Challenges for HRM • Computing/Business Options Year 3 • CMS & Digital Commerce • Developing Employee Talent • International Business Strategy • Taxation (Double) • Digital Business • International Business Strategy • Digital Advertising Applications • Rethinking Organisational • The Dark Side of Management • Strategic Business • Financial Markets Values • The Next Big Thing & Investment Management Options • Fundamentals of Regular updates may mean • Advertising & Digital Financial Accounting that exact module titles on the Communications course may differ. For a complete • Fundamentals of list of available modules, Management Accounting • Applied Economics please visit our website. • Integrated Marketing • Brand Management Communications • Business Innovation & 62 Entrepreneurship 63 2 year full-time UCAS Code: 001N Business Management HND/HNC Business Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C815
This hands-on, practical and applied management course has The Business Psychology degree will give you insight into the (Hons) BSc HND/HNC Requirements Assessment Assessment Requirements a contemporary focus. It is taught in a highly supportive and application of behavioural and motivational models to the 64 UCAS tariff points You will be assessed via a Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points welcoming environment by tutors who have real business/ workplace. A strong emphasis is placed on effective management and GCSE Maths and variety of methods including including research reports, case Access to HE management/consultancy experience. Alongside an exploration of competencies in areas such as communication, teamwork, English Language at case studies, research projects, studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome Grade C/4 or above the major functions and environment of business, you will consider leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, reports, presentations, plans, presentations and examinations. Read more: p185 the legal, ethical and sustainability issues that concern organisations resource management and critical reflection. Access to HE portfolios, journals, business diploma welcome today and some of the modern techniques of web and e-business. simulations and examinations. You will learn about psychological theory, techniques and Course Features Read more: p185 Designed for your future employability, you will have lots of applications; these are valuable skills if you wish to move into the –– Single Honours opportunity to engage with employers, develop job-ready Course Features fields of occupational psychology, human resource management career skills, start to build a professional network and work on or personnel. –– This course makes you –– Focus on your intellectual Consider these... Psychology Business entrepreneurial projects to impress employers or inspire you to set In Year 1 you will gain an awareness of fundamental management eligible for Graduate Basis for Business Management Management Business development and the skills Clinical Psychology up your own business. Previous students have created pop-up shops, and psychological principles. Complementary aspects of business Chartered Membership of the and experience needed to BSc (Hons) p71 Consider this... websites, launched a business, raised funds for local charities and and psychology are developed in Years 2 and 3. You will investigate British Psychological Society thrive in your chosen career Counselling Psychology Business Studies presented business plans to a major bank – all part of their course. the development of brands alongside the development of human BSc (Hons) p77 BA (Hons) p66 –– Enhance your employability emotions and behaviour. You can further investigate your chosen When you complete the course, you will have the opportunity Educational Psychology through a one-year paid specialism through your research project in an applied to progress to the final year of BA (Hons) Business Studies at BSc (Hons) p93 placement and integrated organisational setting. the University of Worcester combined with the option to take coaching from experienced Forensic Psychology Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of a one-year paid work placement. You will also be able to apply business leaders when BSc (Hons) p103 research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; for Associate Membership of the Chartered Management you top up to a BA (Hons) Psychology Your Career psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; Institute (ACMI) and be awarded the CIMA Accredited SAGE Business Studies degree BSc (Hons) p153 Successful completion of Certificate on successful completion of the course. perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of –– Gain Associate Membership Sport & Exercise Psychology the HND will allow entry volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins BSc (Hons) p165 onto the third year of the There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. of the Chartered of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- BA (Hons) Business Studies Management Institute making and critical judgement by authorised firearms officers. degree at the University of –– Top up to final year of Worcester. You will have BA (Hons) Business Studies the opportunity to take an Your Career optional placement year if you decide to progress Business psychologists are onto the degree course. Course Content Course Content in demand in areas such as: Year 1 • Brand Management • International Banking Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Occupational psychology Health psychology • Business Challenge (Double) • Business Innovation & & Finance (Double) • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & Cognitive • Psychology Research Project • Leadership & Entrepreneurship (Double) • International Marketing • Psychological Research Psychology • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & Human resource management Management (Double) • Coaching & Mentoring • Internship II (Double) Methods 1 • Individual Differences Other Hidden Persuaders Marketing • Law, Ethics & • Commercial Law (Double) • Intrapreneurship (Double) • Business Viability: Financial • Social & Developmental • Business Psychology Export marketing Sustainability (Double) & Economic Perspectives Psychology • Coaching Psychology • Consultancy Project (Double) • Research Project (Double) Personnel management • Web & E-Business (Double) • Business Dynamics: Marketing • Psychological Research • Enhancing Organisations • Corporate Reporting • Service Innovation Consultancy & Management Perspectives Methods 2 & Employability Year 2 & Performance • Spin Doctors & Other • Customer Behaviour Postgraduate study • Accounting & Finance (Double) Management (Double) Persuaders (Double) • Clinical Psychology & Psychology • Marketing, Sales & Customer • Corporate Reputation • Strategic Challenges • Counselling Psychology The course makes you Management (Double) Management for HRM (Double) • Positive Psychology eligible for Graduate Basis • Business Entrepreneurship • Customer Relationship for Chartered Membership • Strategic Financial Regular updates may mean (Double) Management of the British Psychological Management (Double) that exact module titles on the Society, which is a criterion • Integrated Project (Double) • Digital & Social Media • Taxation (Double) course may differ. For a complete looked upon favourably Marketing (Double) list of available modules, Year 3 (Top-up Year) • The Dark Side of Management by many employers. • Digital Advertising Applications please visit our website. • International Business • The Next Big Thing Strategy (Double) • Digital Content Systems Regular updates may mean • Rethinking Organisational & E-Commerce that exact module titles on the Values • Economics of Business course may differ. For a complete Strategy (Double) Options list of available modules, • Advertising & Digital • Employment Law (Double) please visit our website. Communications (Double) • Intercultural Business Perspectives (Double) 64 65 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: * UCAS Code: N111 3-year, N112 4-year Business Studies BA (Hons) Business, Economics & Finance BA (Hons) NL11 3-year, NL31 4-year
BA (Hons) Requirements Move into an exciting career in business management – whether in Assessment Designed to appeal if you have an analytical mind and are Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) the private, public or voluntary sector. Your personal, professional fascinated by what is going on in the world, this degree 64 UCAS tariff points A wide variety of methods You will be assessed via a 112 UCAS tariff points and academic development will be supported through regular offers a business-oriented gateway into a range of well-paid and GCSE Maths and including case studies, variety of methods including and GCSE Maths and 1-2-1 and team-based coaching with our team of academic staff. careers. Sectors that will welcome economically-literate and English Language at research projects, reports, case studies, research projects, English Language at Grade C/4 or above financially-astute business professionals include accountancy, Grade C/4 or above You’ll have lots of choice across modules in accountancy, advertising, presentations, business reports, presentations, plans, finance, banking, civil or diplomatic service, local government, Access to HE economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, law, simulations, portfolios, client portfolios, journals, business Access to HE management consultancy or international trade. This course diploma welcome leadership, marketing, project management, public relations proposals and examinations. simulations and examinations. diploma welcome Read more: p185 develops your business acumen whilst giving you access to regular Read more: p185
Business Studies and sustainability. With a strong focus on innovation, creativity coaching, and our network of specialist academic staff, business and personal development, you will be able to demonstrate the Course Features leaders, and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Course Features knowledge and skills that are most highly valued by employers, –– Work with academics who –– Focus on your intellectual and make an immediate impact in your graduate role. You will Subject expertise in micro and macroeconomics set within a have extensive experience of development and the skills be able to gain real-world experience through applied projects, contemporary business context alongside insights into financial management, consultancy or and experience needed to Consider this... placements, internships and a period of study abroad. markets and international banking, signal that you are a Consider these... running their own business thrive in your chosen career Business Management commercially-astute, financially-informed and intelligent graduate. Business & Finance Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, BA (Hons) p63 –– Develop your own business Active experience through applied projects, placements, internships, –– Develop your subject specific BA (Hons) p59 & Finance Economics Business, societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add to idea through the Business study abroad and company visits will enable you to demonstrate the interests through optional your university experience and personal development. Business & Accountancy School’s Incubator business knowledge and the management skills valued by employers. modules and a research BA (Hons) p56 There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. –– Gain Associate Membership project in your final year Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, of the Chartered –– Enhance your employability societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add Your Career Management Institute through a one-year paid to your university experience and personal development. The range of options placement and integrated in this course makes There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. coaching from experienced Your Career it relevant for a wide business leaders This specialist degree will variety of interesting and –– Gain Associate Membership be suitable as a possible challenging careers. You of the Chartered entry route into the may work initially as a Management Institute highly-salaried careers trainee manager in a large Course Content within sectors such as organisation, or as a junior Year 1 • Internship • Business Innovation & accountancy, banking, manager in a smaller • Customer Insight & Marketing • Lifestyle Marketing Entrepreneurship finance, insurance, one before moving on to investment, international • Data-driven Decisions • Macro Economics • Coaching & Mentoring more senior positions. trade or taxation. It • Financial Management • Corporate Reporting & Course Content Alternatively, you may • Managing Customer Care will also prepare you Performance Management Year 1 Options Regular updates may mean decide to establish • Generation Digital • Managing Successful Projects for a career as a: • Customer Insight & • Consultancy & Research that exact module titles on the your own business. • Unlocking Individual Potential • Market Insight • Corporate Reputation Management Marketing (Double) Methods (Double) course may differ. For a complete General Business Manager • New Venture Formation Year 2 • Customer Relationship • Data-driven Decisions • The Global Economy: list of available modules, Business Economist • Unlocking Organisational • Persuasive Communication please visit our website. Management • Financial Management Institutions, Trade & Foreign Management Consultant Potential • PR & Campaigning Direct Investment (Double) • Digital & Social • Generation Digital (Double) Business Analyst • Product Management Options Media Marketing Year 3 • Public Law: The Wider • Unlocking Individual • Business Law: Rights • Intercultural Business • Applied Economics (Double) Legal Landscape Potential (Double) & Obligations Perspectives • International Banking • Responsible Business Year 2 • Creating a High • International Banking & Finance (Double) • Financial Markets & Performance Workforce • Selling & Sales Management & Finance Investment (Double) • International Business • Cultivating the • SME Management • International Marketing Strategy (Double) Entrepreneurial Mindset • The Global Economy: • Intrapreneurship • Micro Economics Regular updates may Options • Developing Employee Talent Institutions, Trade & FDI • Service Innovation • Macro Economics mean that exact module • Business Investigation (Double) • Value Chain Management Management • Unlocking Organisational titles on the course may • Digital Advertising Applications Potential (Double) • Consultancy Project (Double) differ. For a complete list • Essential PR Year 3 • Spin Doctors & Other • Internship II (Double) of available modules, • Financial Markets • Business Investigation Persuaders • Research Project (Double) please visit our website. & Investment • International Business Strategy • Strategic Challenges for HRM • Fundamentals of • Strategic Financial • Strategic Financial * Subject to approval Financial Accounting Options Management Management • Advertising & Digital • Fundamentals of • Taxation Communications Management Accounting • The Dark Side of Management • Applied Economics • Integrated Marketing • The Next Big Thing 66 Communications • Brand Management 67 Also in partnership with The Learning Institute Chartered Manager Degree Child & Adolescent Mental 3-year full-time or * 4-year sandwich Apprenticeship CMDA Health BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree UCAS Code: B736 CMDA Requirements A degree apprenticeship enables you to study for a degree Assessment If you have completed a Foundation Degree in Child Assessment Requirements at no fee cost, and with no need for a student loan, whilst in and Adolescent Mental Health or relevant diploma level Individual employers will You will be assessed via a Wide variety of assessment Foundation degree or receipt of a salary from your employer. The Chartered Manager qualification then this top-up will not only build on your set the selection criteria variety of methods including types, including practical HND in a relevant subject Degree Apprenticeship combines the practical experience existing professional knowledge and understanding but also for their Apprenticeships. individual and group-based assessment, coursework (full Level 4 and Level 5 Most candidates will have of the workplace with degree level university teaching. provide you with the opportunity to achieve an Honours level qualification, 120 credits work, assessment presentations, assignments, reflective A Levels (or equivalent) for each year of study)
qualification. You will develop your capacity to practice in Degree Top-up (Hons) BSc The CMDA sets a new standard for professionalising and unlocking preparation of discussion papers, practice and portfolio work, or existing relevant Level ways that are collaborative, evidence-based and reflective. Read more: p185 3 qualifications, and the potential of managers and leaders, offering an opportunity briefings for clients, multiple project work, individual English, Maths and ICT at to achieve Chartered Manager status, enhanced leadership choice tests and online quizzes Studying this course will prepare you to work in any setting with and group presentations, Level 2. Other relevant or and management competency, professional qualifications through the University’s virtual children or young people. The taught component of the course case studies and reports. prior experience may also be and a degree within a single 3-4-year package. Successful learning environment (VLE). will normally be delivered one day a week across two semesters considered as an alternative. apprentices will become Chartered Members of the Chartered per year. Please check our course webpage for Course Features It is essential that all Management Institute (CMgr MCMI). Chartered Manager status the up-to-date course delivery details. Consider this... Course Features –– Taught full-time for one year applicants are able to is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute following Child & Adolescent –– Earn a regular salary, with or two years part-time at the demonstrate that they are in confirmation of the award of your university degree and Mental Health FdSc p70 no need for a student Location of Study University of Worcester paid employment in order to completion of an End Point Assessment, a common element of loan to fund your study This course is taught at the University of Worcester utilise a work-based setting all Degree Apprenticeships. This will mean it will take in excess and also offered in partnership with The Learning for the undertaking of work- of three years in total to obtain your apprenticeship award. –– Boost your income – typically, based learning activities. graduates can expect to earn Institute at locations in the South West. Apprentices will be required The course allows you to fit work and study into your working week at least £100,000 more over
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Degree Manager Chartered Your Career to demonstrate agreement and offers the opportunity to apply your study to your workplace. their lifetimes than someone from their organisation Graduates can expect to enable work-based There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. who didn’t go to university greater employability activities to be undertaken –– Build a portfolio of work-based and enhanced promotion Health Mental & Adolescent Child in relation to the course. material to enhance your prospects. There will be This will be negotiated with existing career and your CV opportunities open to their employer through you to work with children contractual commitments and young people in that are required by the apprenticeship. education, health or social care sectors, voluntary Access to HE and private organisations. diploma welcome Read more: p185 Progression Alternatively, you may choose to go onto further study at postgraduate Course Content Course Content level. On completion, you Consider this... are eligible to apply for Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Therapeutic Ways of Working with Children, Business Management Understanding Domestic & • Introduction to Professional • Applied Leadership • Managing Innovation Young People & Families (mandatory) HND p64 Sexual Violence MA, PGCE Leadership & Personal & Management in the Organisation • Promoting Child & Adolescent Mental Primary (QTS), Social Work Management Health in Universal Settings (optional) • Finance for Non- • Work-based Initiative MA and Counselling MSc. • Managing Communications Financial Managers (Leadership) • Understanding Child & Adolescent Mental in the Workplace Health & Core Competencies (mandatory) • Work-based Initiative Options Your Career • Managing Professional (Management) • Focusing on Results & • Independent Study (mandatory) Development At the end of your Options Change Management • Empowering & Involving Children apprenticeship you will • Organisational • Leading & Managing • Decision Making for & Young People; Children & Young receive a BA (Hons) Culture & Change Teams & Individuals Improved Performance People’s Rights (optional) Leadership & Management • Work-based Investigation • Mentoring & Coaching • Digital Marketing • Domestic Abuse (optional) degree from the & Appraisal (Double) • Substance Misuse (optional) University of Worcester • Selling & Sales Management • Managing Financial • Work-based Project (after 3 years) and a Decision Making Regular updates may mean that exact module Chartered Management Regular updates may mean titles on the course may differ. For a complete list Institute Diploma in that exact module titles on the of available modules, please visit our website. Management & Leadership course may differ. For a complete (after 4 years). list of available modules, please visit our website. * Subject to approval
68 69 Also in partnership with Iron Mill College and The Learning Institute Child & Adolescent
UCAS Code: L514 Mental Health FdSc Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C842 FdSc
Requirements If you want to work to improve the mental health Assessment The Clinical Psychology degree will give you an insight into mental Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc and psychological wellbeing of children and young health and the promotion of psychological wellbeing through the 32 UCAS tariff points Wide variety of assessment types, including Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points people and to work with their families and carers, study of physical and mental health problems including addiction, Access to HE practical assessments, coursework including research reports, case Access to HE this course will interest you. The course will equip depression, anxiety, relationship issues and developmental disorders. diploma welcome assignments, reflective practice, portfolio studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome you with specialist knowledge and practical skills You will learn about the role of clinical psychologists working in Shortlisted applicants will work, presentations, case studies, role presentations and examinations. Read more: p185 needed to support children and young people – healthcare settings, theories in clinical psychology and the be invited for interview plays, oral examinations and reports. both those with and those at risk of developing application of clinical theory to practice. The focus of your degree Enhanced Disclosure emotional and mental health problems – alongside will provide valuable skills whether you are wishing to pursue a Course Features & Barring Service supporting their families and carers. You will Course Features career as a clinical psychologist or seeking a career in other and health check required –– Single Honours also gain invaluable insights into the range of health settings.
–– Studied full-time over two years. The taught Clinical Psychology Evidence of working with –– This course makes you available services and interventions in this field. component of the course will normally be Consider these... children or young people In Year 1 you will gain an awareness of fundamental aspects of eligible for Graduate Basis for delivered one day a week across two semesters Business Psychology in either a voluntary or The course has been developed in partnership with clinical psychology alongside a broader introduction to psychological Chartered Membership of the per year. Please check our course webpage BSc (Hons) p65 employed capacity local and regional employers. Work-based learning theory and practice. In Year 3 you will learn about mental health and British Psychological Society for the up-to-date course delivery details mental disorders, and gain an appreciation of psychological Counselling Psychology Read more: p185 throughout the course is designed to enable you BSc (Hons) p77 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Health Mental & Adolescent Child to apply your knowledge and skills in real settings. –– A significant component of the course consists wellbeing. You will also focus on treatment approaches for mental Additional Information of work-based learning. Applicants who are health across the child and adult mental health spectrum whilst Educational Psychology You will learn best practice in therapeutic Please note that, at this level, BSc (Hons) p93 not currently employed in an environment allowing you to further investigate your chosen specialism through you will not practice formal interventions and develop your communication working with children or young people will your psychology research project. Forensic Psychology skills to enable you to work effectively clinical skills, but successful BSc (Hons) p103 Consider these... be expected to secure a placement in a completion of the degree could to support and promote the mental Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of Psychology suitable setting but support is available lead to further training to Counselling FdSc p76 health of children and young people. research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; BSc (Hons) p153 Health & Social Care –– On completion, you will be eligible to psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; become a clinical psychologist. apply for direct entry to the third year of Sport & Exercise Psychology FdSc p107 perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of BSc (Hons) p165 Location of Study a range of Undergraduate Degrees at the Mental Health FdSc/ volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins CertHE p132 This course is taught at the University of University of Worcester, for example: BSc of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- Worcester and also offered in partnership (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health or making and critical judgement by authorised firearms officers. with Iron Mill College, Exeter and The Learning BA (Hons) Applied Health & Social Care Institute at locations in the South West. Your Career Your Career Clinical psychologists are This course prepares in demand in areas such as: you for work supporting The NHS and promoting child and Prison service adolescent mental health Expert witnesses and and wellbeing in the health, the legal system social care and education Course Content Course Content Educational settings sectors, both statutory and • An Integrated Approach • Therapeutic Communication Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Social services non-statutory. Graduates to Safeguarding Children & Counselling Skills • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & Cognitive • Psychology Research Project can expect greater & Young People Consultancy • Introducing Child & • Psychological Research Psychology • Approaches to Treatment employability and enhanced Postgraduate study • Child & Adolescent Adolescent Mental Health Methods 1 • Social & Developmental promotion prospects. • Interpersonal Communication Development • Applied Research & Psychology • Introduction to Processes & Skills The course makes you Progression • Mental Health Promotion Evidence-based Practice Clinical Psychology • Psychological Research • Clinical Psychology eligible for Graduate Basis Strategies with Children, On completion, you will be • Individual Project Work- • Introduction to Methods 2 for Chartered Membership Young People & Families • Forensic Psychology eligible to apply for direct based Learning (200 hours Counselling Psychology • Individual Differences of the British Psychological entry to the third year of • Mental Health & Interventions work placement Year 2) • Health Psychology • Introduction to • Evolution & Human Behaviour Society, which is a criterion a range of Undergraduate with Children, Young • Integrating Theory & • Counselling Psychology looked upon favourably Developmental Psychology • Diversity & Inclusivity Degrees at the University People & Families Practice (200 hours work • Mental Health & Mental by many employers. • Introduction to in Psychology of Worcester, for example: • Working with placement Year 1) Disorders: Concepts & Causes BSc (Hons) CAMH Forensic Psychology Vulnerable Groups • Positive Psychology or BA (Hons) Applied Regular updates may mean • Values & Ethics for Practice; Health & Social Care. that exact module titles on the Regular updates may mean Children & Young People course may differ. For a complete that exact module titles on the list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete please visit our website. list of available modules, please visit our website.
70 71 3-year full-time Collaborative Working with Children, Computer Games Design or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: G451 3-year, UCAS Code: L591 Young People & Families FdA (FDL) & Development BSc (Hons) I620 4-year FdA (FDL)
Requirements Collaborative Working with Children, Young Assessment This degree provides a balanced education with an equal focus Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc People and Families engages directly with the on the software development and game design branches of the 56 UCAS tariff points Assessment is designed to support your Assessment will include a mix 96 UCAS tariff points challenges and opportunities facing early help digital games domain. This enhances employability and self- A minimum of 4 GCSEs development as contributors to outstanding of practical activities, projects, and GCSE Maths and services in child and family welfare services today. employment opportunities in the games industry, the software at Grade C/4 or above (to professional practice. Forms of assessment include artefacts and the development English Language at It has been designed with partners in the statutory development industry, the interactive media industry, and all the Grade C/4 or above include English Language) group and individual presentations, report writing of portfolios of work, as well and charitable sectors to prepare you to succeed in related creative and technical domains of computing and IT. A current Enhanced and reflective essays. There are no examinations. as presentations, reports, case Access to HE a rapidly changing political and practice landscape. Disclosure & Barring Taught by computer experts, game scholars and professional studies, quizzes and research. diploma welcome Service (DBS) check Graduates of the course possess the principled Progression game developers, you will develop the job-ready career skills Read more: p185 Course leaders will consider backbone and professional agility to adapt required of a computer games or interactive media professional. On completion of this Foundation Degree, you Course Features non-standard entry routes resources to the diverse needs of children, You will have lots of opportunity to engage with and showcase are eligible to continue to relevant study at Level –– Single Honours All applicants who are young people and families. You not only your work to employers, take up internships, enhance your 6, including a top-up to full BA (Hons) Degree. working or undertaking learn the ropes of family support but come job prospects and start to build a professional network. –– Opportunity to take a one- voluntary work placements to know how to push its boundaries. “The programme is built rethinking social justice year paid work placement Consider this... This course also gives you access to our Media Lab, with children, young and injustice and provides an opportunity for the –– Access to our Media Lab, our Computing The course’s eight modules support you to our student-led software house, where you can people and families will practitioner to reflect on their practice with the student-led software house BSc (Hons) p74 be required to provide: integrate the diverse contributions made undertake work for local business clients. sole purpose of improving practice. [Students by colleagues in health, housing, education, –– Flexibility to change to a statement of support tell me] the learning opportunities provided has You will have the opportunity to take a paid placement year from your current employer social care, justice and other sectors to an alternative computing made them rethink their practice on a daily basis.” after Year 2 which may help improve your final year grades or voluntary placement enable children, young people and families course after Year 1 Paulet Brown-Wilsher, External Examiner, 2017 and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. You to provide the time, achieve meaningful goals. Safeguarding
can also choose to spend a semester studying abroad. Your Career & Development Design Games Computer opportunity and provision children and making the most of professional “The whole philosophy of the course, which values of support for work-based supervision are also course priorities. the students’ experiences and ‘voice’ and which This course is mapped against National Occupational Standards for This degree will prepare requirements and release develops a sense of competence within students to Games and Interactive Media and the International Game Developer you for roles within: to attend university-based Collaborative Working with Children, Young join the children’s workforce as really thoughtful, Association Education Committee’s Curriculum Framework. study, when appropriate People and Families is offered through the The game industry such as: reflective and reflexive practitioners, is a real flexible-and-distributed learning (FDL) route. This There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Game designer a testimony or reference strength.” Dr Gary Walker, External Examiner, 2017 from an appropriately integrates independent engagement with regular Scripter qualified referee online learning activities, attendance at Saturday Content programmer Read more: p185 face-to-face workshops (eight per academic year) Games tester
Collaborative Working with Children, Young People & Families & Families People Young Children, with Working Collaborative and authentic workplace experience (at least General programmer 600 hours over the duration of the course). Quality assessor
The wider interactive Consider these... media industries, such as: Early Childhood Designer (Professional Practice) Course Content Course Content Developer BA (Hons) p87 Year 1 Year 2 Part-time Year 1 • Programming Regular updates may mean Production assistant Early Years FdA p88 • Transition to Higher Education • Adapting my Professional The course can be taken • Foundations of Computing • Computing Options that exact module titles on the Content strategist & Transformation of Practice Practice: Child-Centred part-time over three years. • Programming course may differ. For a complete You can also choose from Programmer • The Nature & Culture of Interventions Three modules are taken list of available modules, • Introduction to Web optional modules such as: • Safeguarding Children’s in years 1 and 2 and two please visit our website. Childhood & Adulthood Development Alternatively, it would Your Career Rights in Family Contexts modules taken in year 3. • Game Production & UX Design • 21st-Century Family: • Introduction to Game be an appropriate Graduates will be equipped Diversity & Support • Employability in Landscapes of • Game Art Environments Regular updates may mean Design & Development platform for setting up with the knowledge and Current Child Welfare Practice • Mobile Application • Children’s Welfare in that exact module titles on the your own business or professionalism to work Year 2 Development Political Landscapes • Long study course may differ. For a complete freelance working. to promote the wellbeing • System Analysis & Design list of available modules, • Computer Science: of children, young people • Game Design & Engineering please visit our website. Embedded Systems and their families across • Programming children’s services. You will • Networks in Organisations be able to adapt learning • Computing Options • Modelling & Simulation to specific demands of Year 3 • Database Development your employment and • Advanced Game Design • Nature of Computing policy landscape. & Engineering • Security • Game Design & • Elements of Computer Science Development Project • Applied Drone Technologies
72 73 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: Single Honours: G400 3-year, I100 4-year Joint Honours: see p42 Computing BSc (Hons) Computing HND/HNC UCAS Code: 5216
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc This is a highly flexible skills-based course, which offers you lots of Requirements Assessment Computing HND Requirements HND/HNC choice. As you find out what interests you and what your strengths 96 UCAS tariff points The majority of assessment This practical, future-oriented course explores exciting aspects of creative 64 UCAS tariff points are, you can pick modules in Computer Games, Mobile Apps, Web, and GCSE Maths and involves practical activities/ multimedia and applied software applications alongside core computing topics. and GCSE Maths and Database, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, E-business and more. English Language at projects/artefacts and the English Language at Grade C/4 or above You will study a selection of emerging topics, enabling you to explore You will be taught in a highly supportive and welcoming environment Grade C/4 or above development of portfolios Access to HE likely future developments and their impact in the widest sense. by experienced academics and practitioners specialising in database, Access to HE Computing
of work, although you will Computing You can even switch to a different course after Year 1, if you wish. information systems, programming and web development. You will have diploma welcome also work on presentations, diploma welcome lots of opportunities to engage with and showcase your work to employers, Read more: p185 You will have lots of opportunity to engage with and showcase reports, case studies, Read more: p185 develop job-ready career skills, enhance your job prospects and start to build your work to employers, develop job-ready career skills quizzes and research. a professional network. You will also have access to our dedicated Media Lab and take up internships. A particular benefit of the course where you can undertake live applications for local business clients. is access to our Media Lab, our student-led software house, Course Features where you can undertake work for local business clients. On completion of your HND you will have the opportunity to progress –– Single, Joint Honours Joint Honours to the final year of BSc (Hons) Computing at the University of Worcester, Consider this... You will also be able to take an optional one-year paid work or Top-up combined with the option to take a one-year paid work placement. Computing BSc Two subjects, one degree. placement, which may help improve your final year grades –– Opportunity to take a one- (Hons) p74 See all the options: p42 and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. Popular combinations: year paid work placement Computing HNC This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute of –– Access to our Media Lab, our Education Studies If you are looking for a part-time study programme available for completion over two Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ACM (Association for student-led software house BA (Hons) p92 years, this course is ideal. This is a practical course which will enable you to develop Computing Machinery) Curriculum Development Committee. –– Flexibility to change to Mathematics the core computing skills in programming, systems analysis, web and database Your Career BSc (Hons) p130 There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. an alternative computing development, which are required of computing professionals today. It is therefore course after Year 1 suitable if you are preparing for a career in computing. Alternatively, if you have With an emphasis on existing work experience, it offers a valuable career enhancement opportunity. practical skills and latest developments When you complete the course, you may choose to continue onto the in the sector, these Your Career Computing HND course (also available part-time) or, with appropriate qualifications will provide work experience, progress to further professional qualifications. an entry route into a wide Computing has There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. range of employment transformed the world opportunities such as: of business, making computer literacy a key Systems analyst skill for professionals, Course Content Course Content HND Course Content HNC Web designer leading to a very broad Database creator Mandatory modules include: You can also choose from • Computer Science: range of career options. Year 1 Year 1 Software developer optional modules such as: Embedded Systems • Computer Systems for the Professional • Computer Systems for the Professional Many of our graduates Year 1 IT services engineer • Networks in Organisations go on to careers in: • Foundations of Computing • Creative Computing • Creative Computing • Programming • Digital Infrastructures • Modelling & Simulation Systems analysis • Programming • Programming • Web • Security Progression Website design • Introduction to Web • Introduction to • Web Year 2 Successful completion of Development Information Systems • Advanced Web Applications Database design Year 2 • Systems Analysis & Design the HND Computing will • Game Art: Design, Development Network management • Computing Option • Systems Analysis & Design allow entry on to the third Theory & Concepts • Advanced Game Design Regular updates may mean that exact module Software development year of the BSc (Hons) Year 2 & Engineering • Database Development titles on the course may differ. For a complete list • Game Art: Planning Computing degree at the Security analysis • Systems Analysis Design • Interaction Design of available modules, please visit our website. & Production • Elements of Computer Science University of Worcester. IT services and support • Database Development • Game Production & UX Design • Applied Drone Technologies • Digital Business You will also have the Masters programmes • Interaction Design • Applied Computing Project opportunity to take an in Management or • Game Art Environments Regular updates may mean • Computing Options optional placement year International Management • Game Design & Development that exact module titles on the if you decide to progress Year 3 course may differ. For a complete • Mobile Application to the BSc course. • Computing Project Development list of available modules, please visit our website. • Nature of Computing OR • Programming IT Systems Consultancy • Web Applications • Computing Options Development • Digital Business • Social Commerce
74 75 In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College
UCAS Code: B941 Counselling FdSc Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C843 FdSc
Requirements Reports by central government and professional bodies have Assessment Counselling Psychology brings together psychological theory, Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc identified the growing demand for counselling amongst the general research and therapeutic practice with an emphasis on personal Level 3 qualification The method of teaching is varied Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points public. On completion of this programme you will be eligible development. This course will provide you with an understanding in Counselling Skills and will involve experiential as including research reports, case A Disclosure & Barring to register as a professional counsellor. A major strength of this of all core areas of psychology with an added emphasis on (minimum of 120 hours well as didactic teaching and studies, essays, literature reviews, Service check may be Counselling tuition, which includes qualification is the close collaboration with counselling agencies and ways in which psychological theories of personality and learning. Learning on counselling presentations and examinations. required for some modules both theory and skills) employers in the development of counselling practice opportunities. relationship formation contribute to the understanding of practice will be an essential part of Access to HE diploma mental health and the practice of counselling psychology. Access to HE Course design has taken full account of the core competency the course. Assessment is through welcome diploma welcome Course Features requirements contained in the British Association for academic, experiential and work- In addition to the core areas of psychology required for Read more: p185 –– Single Honours Passes at A-C in four GCSE Counselling & Psychotherapy’s Core Curriculum, published based assignments and projects. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the subjects, including English in May 2009. The course takes a person-centred approach There are no examinations. British Psychological Society, the course offers distinct –– This course makes you Language or equivalent as its core model. Academic skills and personal development Counselling Psychology modules. Year 1 provides an overview eligible for Graduate Basis for
Disclosure & Barring Service work reflect this emphasis, encouraging you to develop of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of Counselling Chartered Membership of the Psychology Counselling and health check required Course Features as reflective practitioners who seek to offer a therapeutic Psychology. Year 3 offers an overview of the professional British Psychological Society –– Studied full-time over two Consider these... Read more: p185 relationship which fosters client change and development. and ethical issues involved in the practice of Counselling academic years. One day a Clinical Psychology Psychology and a dedicated research project assignment Additional Information During the first year, you will gain a grounding in the person- week in College and another BSc (Hons) p71 with a focus on Counselling Psychology. Please note that, at this centred approach and will develop skills, knowledge of other two days a week in related Business Psychology level, you will not practice major approaches in counselling and personal awareness and work-based activity and study Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of BSc (Hons) p65 formal counselling skills, Consider these... development. Alongside this, you will also complete 50 hours –– It is also possible to research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; Educational Psychology of work-based learning, which means that you will need to psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; but successful completion BSc (Hons) p93 Child & Adolescent Mental study the course over be in paid or voluntary employment that will enable you to perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of of the degree could lead to Health FdSc p70 three years, part-time Forensic Psychology utilise your developing counselling skills. During the second volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins further training to become a BSc (Hons) p103 Health & Social Care year, you will need to complete 150 hours of supervised of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- counselling psychologist. FdSc p107 Fees Psychology counselling practice in addition to attending College. making and critical judgement by authorised firearms officers. BSc (Hons) p153 Integrative Counselling University of Worcester fees Sport & Exercise Psychology FdA p115 apply, please see our website BSc (Hons) p165 Mental Health FdSc/ Location of Study www.worcester.ac.uk/fees. CertHE p132 University of Worcester/Herefordshire and Ludlow Possible additional costs are College collaborative programme – the course will be 20-30 hours of counselling taught at Herefordshire and Ludlow College. supervision, which can cost between £30-£40 per hour if Your Career not provided by the counselling This course will provide you agency where counselling Your Career with the foundations to practice takes place. The course will place pursue further professional you in an excellent Course Content Course Content training towards becoming position to meet possible Progression a chartered counselling training requirements for Year 1 Year 2 The course offers an opportunity Year 1 • Social & Developmental • Interpersonal Communication or clinical psychologist. Other possible psychology- counsellor registration. • Person-centred Approaches • Introduction to for progression to a Top-up BA • Introduction to Psychology Psychology Processes & Skills related postgraduate The Foundation degree in in Counselling Counselling Research (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. • Psychological Research • Psychological Research • Clinical Psychology Counselling can help you professional training • Personal & Professional • Personal & Professional Progression to the final year of Methods 1 Methods 2 • Educational Psychology obtain employment in a programmes might Development 1 Development 2 other undergraduate degrees in • Introduction to • Individual Differences variety of settings such as: • Forensic Psychology include those leading • Comparative Theoretical • Developing the Skills of Counselling may also be possible. Developmental Psychology • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Positive Psychology to psychology careers Schools and colleges Approaches Person-centred Counselling in education, health, • Introduction to • Diversity & Inclusivity The NHS • Human Growth & • Health Psychology academia, sport and • Introduction to Counselling Counselling Psychology in Psychology Development • Coaching Psychology forensics. The acquisition Counselling agencies Ethics & the Law Relating • Introduction to • Social, Political & Cultural to Counselling Year 3 of psychological theory (e.g. bereavement, alcohol) Forensic Psychology Regular updates may mean Context of Counselling • Psychology Research Project and knowledge alongside Private practice • Counselling for Loss & Grief that exact module titles on the • Counselling Children • Introduction to Clinical the communication skills Development in an • Professional Practice • Psychology in Practice course may differ. For a complete & Young People Psychology gained will place graduates existing role • Independent Work-based Regular updates may mean • Business Psychology list of available modules, at a distinct advantage in • Professional Practice Learning 2 that exact module titles on the Year 2 • Professional & Ethical please visit our website. a variety of professions, • Independent Work- course may differ. For a complete • Biological & Cognitive Issues in Counselling particularly in health- based Learning 1 list of available modules, Psychology related disciplines. please visit our website.
76 77 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Joint Honours * Single Honours: W212 only: see p42 Creative & Professional Writing BA (Hons) Creative Media BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements This course is designed to develop your talents as Assessment The media industries demand innovative creative practitioners Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) a writer. During the first year you will be exposed with multidisciplinary skills, and the ability to think strategically. 104 UCAS tariff points –– Creative and reflective writing Practical work and 104 UCAS tariff points to a wide range of formats and encouraged to Creative Media BA has been designed to produce graduates who can Access to HE including fiction and poetry reflective reports. Access to HE diploma welcome submit work for publication. Your critical abilities fulfil this requirement, as well as shape the future of the industry. diploma welcome will be strengthened as you engage with the –– Non-fiction including journalism, reviews, Read more: p185 Employability is at the heart of our course, with Read more: p185 intellectual issues informing the discipline of life writing and nature writing Course Features extensive industry links with live professional projects in writing. You will also become a highly skilled –– Major third year writing project –– Pioneering curriculum with collaboration with national organisations, expert guest
critic of your own and your fellow students’ specialist or multiple-strand Creative Media –– Portfolio of pitches to publishers, speakers, and a commercially-experienced staff team. work. Writing modules will provide you with agents, competitions options in areas including an understanding of literary developments and Our pioneering curriculum encourages innovation and focuses web design, digital video, –– Academic writing including editing and essays Joint Honours Joint Honours enable you to place your own writing within the on the constantly changing disciplines of the creative industries. sound design, special effects, Two subjects, one degree. context of published creative work. The course motion graphics, graphic Two subjects, one degree. Course Features We have high-end facilities including industry-standard film, sound, See all the options: p42 will enhance your expertise in commercial design and animation See all the options: p42 photography and green-screen studios, new Art House Studios, Popular combinations: writing – writing for magazines, reviewing and –– Joint Honours Popular combinations: state-of-the-art mac equipment and industry-standard software. –– Vocational focus with editing – and you will gain an understanding –– Opportunities for your work to
Creative & Professional Writing English Language live professional projects Film Production BA (Hons) p94 of publishing and marketing. Creative and be published online, in print and Flexibility is key to our success and you will have the opportunity run in collaboration BA (Hons) p98 professional writing is one of the fastest growing English Literature submitted to literary competitions to develop expertise across photography, film, special effects and with local, national and Graphic Design BA (Hons) p95 areas of undergraduate study nationally, not –– A range of writing-related activities, such as motion graphics, sound, graphic design and animation, as well international organisations BA (Hons) p106 least because students recognise the wealth as innovative emerging technologies and convergent media. History BA (Hons) p108 readings (for example, at the Worcestershire –– Outstanding facilities, Journalism BA of transferable skills that can be acquired. Illustration Literary Festival and at open mic events) We are proud of our positive, encouraging and collaborative ethos, including state-of-the- (Hons) p119 BA (Hons) p113 This Joint Honours course complements a number –– The chance to publish our in-house literary which encourages a community with a culture of shared learning. art studios and industry Media & Culture of other available subjects including Screenwriting, magazine, and to work with practising industry standard software BA (Hons) p131 Screenwriting We have strong connections with the Royal Television BA (Hons) p155 English Literature, English Language, Illustration professionals and published creative writers Society and students benefit from workshops with the –– Excellent teaching with and History, which all lead to degrees that are –– Opportunities for work experience BBC academy and enter prestigious competitions. commercially experienced staff exciting, academic, practical and offer clear with local literary festivals –– Single or Joint Honours routes to a range of employment opportunities. Your Career Your Career The course is vocational Graduates from this course with employability at its will be very successful heart; our graduates have candidates for careers in: succeeded in a variety of careers, including: Publishing The media Creative Direction Marketing and Course Content Course Content Digital Design in motion graphics and visual effects communications • Introduction to Writing Year 1 • Introduction to CGI 1: • Experimental Practice Graphic Design Postgraduate study • Writer as Researcher • Equipment & Techniques Modelling & Texturing • Studio Photography Web Design Teacher training • Feature Writing (mandatory) • Introduction to CGI 2: • Documentary Photography Animation Freelance writing • Design Processes & Rigging & Animation • Writing for Children • Negotiated Project Theory (mandatory) Video production • Environmental Writing • Multi Camera Studio • Introduction to Animation Production Regular updates may mean Teacher training • Playwriting that exact module titles on the Postgraduate study • Character & Characterisation • Creative Web Content • Hypertexts - Creative Writing in a Digital Culture course may differ. For a complete • Video Production • Internet & Multimedia • Contemporary Poetry list of available modules, • Introduction to Sound Design • Graphic Design for Print please visit our website. • Career & Project Module • Multimedia in Context • Game Art Environments Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list Year 2 • App Design & Development of available modules, please visit our website. • Digital Photography & Year 3 Image Manipulation • Independent Study • Motion Graphics & (mandatory) Visual Effects • Professional Practice * Subject to approval • Immersive & Sensory Design (mandatory) • Promotional Video • Industry Project • 2D Animation • 24 hour Professional Brief
78 79 Cricket Coaching & UCAS Code: UCAS Code: NX81 Management BSc (Hons) Criminology BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Cricket Coaching & Management is a creative and innovative Assessment As an academic subject criminology has its basis in both academia Assessment Requirements course for cricket players, coaches or anyone with an enthusiasm and practice with a primary focus on research and debated 112 UCAS tariff points A wide range of assessment The teaching programme is 112 UCAS tariff points for cricket. This course aims to develop your insight into cricket explanations for crime, victimisation and deviance, and responses and GCSE Maths and methods are used, participative and interactive, Read more: p185 coaching, development and management through theoretical to those crimes, by societies and individuals. The inter- English Language at including reports, essays, focusing on discussion and Grade C/4 or above and practical experience, focusing on the work of the modern disciplinary nature of the subject is mirrored in the construction oral presentations and group work as well as more cricket coach and development officer. Course content encourages of the programme. The core discrete criminological learning is Access to HE coaching sessions. formal lectures and seminars. you to develop innovative and creative ideas, underpinned by complemented by modules in Psychology, Law and Sociology, Criminology diploma welcome You will learn by taking part, traditional values and practices. You will develop the practical prompting shared learning with students from other disciplines. Shortlisted candidates speaking out and reflecting Joint Honours will be interviewed skills, academic knowledge and coaching expertise that will Course Features It is an active and lively course that moves away from traditional on the relationship between Two subjects, one degree. A Disclosure & Barring ultimately enable you to gain employment as a community –– Single Honours teaching of the social sciences to embrace the contemporary and theory, policy and practice. See all the options: p42 Service check may be cricket coach, performance cricket coach, cricket development –– Designated modules plus a innovative topics and practices of 21st century criminal justice. officer or to start a career in the wider sport industry. Popular combinations: required for some modules selection from other subjects The programme is designed for individuals who have an interest Course Features Read more: p185 Careful consideration is given to how the University can shape –– Links with universities in developing their knowledge and critical understanding of Psychology BSc –– Single BA (Hons) programmes to develop graduates for the needs of the industry. In throughout Europe, Australasia crime, its causes and the impact on the individual, families (Hons) p153 programme. Can be taken particular, strong links are maintained with Worcestershire Cricket and South-East Asia and society as a whole. It can be studied full or part-time. Sociology BA (Hons) p157 as a joint programme
Cricket Coaching & Management & Management Coaching Cricket and Sport Partnership Hereford and Worcester to keep the course –– Opportunity to study for The student-focused approach supports the development of with either Psychology content relevant to the industry needs and to provide vocationally one semester abroad essential sector knowledge and understanding of core skills (BSc) or Sociology (BA) Consider these... relevant experiences along the way. This provides an excellent –– Strong industry links with such as how criminological concepts underpin criminal justice Physical Education opportunity for anyone looking to develop a career in this sector. –– Is part of a LLB Law with Worcestershire Cricket practice such as crime prevention strategies, understanding risk BSc (Hons) p144 Criminology programme Your Career –– Excellent facilities, including assessment/management and the difficulties imposed by public and a new Criminology Sport Business Management and political debate. It introduces the wider criminal justice Graduates will gain a BA (Hons) p159 our 2,000-seat sports Arena with Policing BA (Hons) sector in terms of third and private sector organisations, how they wide range of skills and –– ERASMUS exchange Sports Coaching Science work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment and how knowledge that will opportunity to study at the BSc (Hons) p162 a holistic view of crime, criminality and victimisation enhances attract employment University of Malta for one Sport Development & the way in which we can understand and reduce recidivism. from a variety of agencies Coaching BA (Hons) p164 semester in the second year and organisations in –– All teaching staff are either the criminal justice in or were in practice within sector, whether public, the criminal justice setting private or third sector.
Your Career This course will provide you with practical skills, academic knowledge Course Content Course Content and coaching expertise, leading to employment Year 1 Year 2 • Sport Strategy in Action Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 in the following areas: • Principles & Practice • Scientific Analysis of • Independent Study – • Introduction to Criminology • Theory, Research & • Independent Study of Cricket Coaching Cricket Coaching & Criminal Justice Practice: Developing a Community cricket coach Cricket Focus • Children, Young • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice Criminological Perspective People & Crime Performance cricket coach • Foundations of Sport • The Sports Entrepreneur • Contextualising Management Criminal Justice 1: The • Social Change, Gender, Cricket industry career • Contemporary Issues • Group Dynamics in Sport • Prisons, Terrorism • Foundations of in Sports Coaching Legislative Context Crime & Globalisation & Extremism Sports development • Strategic Planning for Cricket Development • Contextualising Criminal • Media & Crime and management • Sport Operational Sport Events & Facilities • Domestic Abuse • Introduction to Motor Management Justice 2: Policy & Politics • Prisons & Punishment Sports coaching • Learning & Performance • Crime, Criminals, Victims Learning & Skill Acquisition • Applying Sociology Performance analysis • Sport Event Operations of Sport Skills • Criminal Law & Communities • Adapted Physical Activity, • Introduction to Forensic Teacher training • Sponsorship & Fundraising • The Developing Child in Sport • Policing in England & Wales • Substance Misuse Sport & Disability Psychology Research • Motor Skill Progression • Sport Event Marketing • Housing & Homelessness • Response to Crime: • Physical Activity, • Family & Criminality The armed forces • Multi Sports • Delivering Rehabilitation The Justice Process Exercise & Health Regular updates may mean Public services • The Research Process Regular updates may mean • Introduction to Socio-Cultural that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete that exact module titles on the Issues in Sport Year 3 list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete • Personal Growth & Team • Work-based Learning (Cricket) please visit our website. list of available modules, Building through Outdoor • Applied Performance please visit our website. Adventurous Activity Analysis in Cricket • Sport Tourism & Event • Advanced Pedagogy & Practice Management 80 81 * UCAS Code: L3L4 Criminology with Policing BA (Hons) Dance & Community Practice BA (Hons) UCAS Code: W378 BA (Hons) Requirements This course allows you to develop an understanding of criminology Assessment Have you got a passion for dance that you want to turn into a Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) from varying perspectives, in areas such as crime, criminality and career? This unique course was designed in collaboration with 112 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods Performance, choreographic 112 UCAS tariff points also victims and vulnerability, while also gaining specific policing professional dance companies, schools, community dance Access to HE include case studies, essays, works, videos, reflective learning including GCSE Maths knowledge. The course is aligned to the College of Policing Core organisations and our own experts in dance. We take an entirely diploma welcome examinations (these are journals, community work, and English Language at Curriculum, which puts you in a great position to pursue a career new approach to dance training that will help you achieve a Grade C/4 or above Read more: p185 from other subject areas), portfolios, essays, posters, in the police force. It is also relevant to the private security sector. lifelong career in dance. Most dancers nowadays have a portfolio presentations, videos, presentations, technique classes, Shortlisted candidates career involving performing, teaching and project work, and At Worcester you’ll be taught by practitioners who work in their reports, posters and a final tests and research projects. will be invited for this degree develops your skills in each of these areas. audition and interview specialist fields. So you learn from real-world experience, and get year independent study. a genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate. As a dancer you need to have superb technical skills and this degree Course Features A Disclosure & Barring builds and develops your existing skills as well as training you in new Service check may be Consider these... The course is designed for individuals who wish to join the Course Features –– A highly relevant, practical required for this degree techniques. We use the very latest ideas in dance science, as well as Criminology police service, prison or private security organisations. –– Develops your understanding degree focused on helping Read more: p185 BA (Hons) p81 exciting new technologies, to develop excellence in performance. You Criminology with Policing You'll have the opportunity to develop specific police of the legal framework you achieve a lifelong will develop a personalised training programme including elements Law with Criminology skills and/or knowledge and critical understanding of and criminal justice career in dance of technique, strength and conditioning, nutrition and psychology.
LLB (Hons) p121 Practice & Community Dance specific areas of criminality or leadership skills. responses to crime –– Opportunity to gain Forensic Psychology –– Year 3 is open to all Through live, hands-on projects you will discover how to work with Diploma in Dance Teaching BSc (Hons) p103 professionals who are working different community groups, from primary, secondary and private and Learning leading Consider this... dance schools, to working with older adults or those with health or have already worked to Qualified Teacher Physical Education & in the sector and wish to issues. You will also develop your pedagogical (teaching) skills Learning and Skills status Dance BA (Hons) p145 gain a degree qualification working with the very latest ideas in dance teaching and coaching. (additional cost involved, Your Career through the RPL (Recognised Dance companies are now expecting their dancers to be creative, please see our website) From 2020 all new police Prior Learning) system independent practitioners fully engaged in the dance making –– An optional semester officers in England and –– Can be undertaken on a process. Throughout this degree you will develop your creative in Australia Wales will be required full or part-time basis abilities and look at how to create work in a range of different Your Career to have been educated settings from the stage to site specific works. You’ll go to We want to work with to degree level. Our the theatre, see performances, take workshops and immerse you along the journey to programme is aligned yourself in dance. And you’ll get to create your own dance finding your ideal career to the College of pieces which will be performed in front of real audiences. within dance. We will Policing core learning of provide our support, our communication, ethics and understanding and our integrity, evidence-based Course Content Course Content experience to help you policing and leadership and in every way we can. You management, providing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1: Core modules Year 2: Core modules Year 3: Core modules will perform, collaborate, you with the required • Introduction to Criminology • Theory, Research & • Independent Study • Dance Technique • Somatic Dance Techniques • Integrating Dance Practices teach, research, lead, and skills for candidacy. & Criminal Justice Practice: Developing a • Public Protection & • Dance Composition • Advanced Dance Composition • The Working Professional discover and develop skills Criminological Perspective This course can also lead • Contextualising Multi-agency Working • Delivering Dance in • Facilitating Dance in • Independent Study you had never realised Criminal Justice 1: The • Media & Crime that you had. Dancers are to a broader range of roles • Domestic Abuse the Community the Community • Work-based Learning within the prison service or Legislative Context • Policing in England & Wales increasingly developing • Victims & Vulnerability Year 1: Optional modules • The Research Process private security sector for • Contextualising Criminal Year 3: Optional modules portfolio careers including • Prisons & Punishment • Dance, Health & Wellbeing example, or as a pathway Justice 2: Policy & Politics Year 3: Optional modules Year 2: Optional modules • Dance for the Camera performance, project- • Crime Investigation • Cybercrime & Internet Security • Introduction to Motor Skill • Learning & Teaching in Dance based work and teaching. to postgraduate education. • The Changing Perception • Dance & Technology Year 2: Optional modules • Leadership & Performance Learning & Acquisition • Analysing Performance This degree suits those of Policing – Core Skills • Application of Learning • Housing & Homelessness Management • Scientific Principles of in Dance thinking about working as: • Evidence-based Practice Theory in Dance • Blackbox Thinking & • Prisons, Terrorism Movement in Teaching • Inclusive Dance Practice Freelance performer • Individual Differences in Emotional Intelligence & Extremism Regular updates may mean and choreographer Criminal Justice Practice that exact module titles on the • Criminal Law • Substance Misuse Community dance artist course may differ. For a complete • Mental Health in the Context Dancer or outreach list of available modules, officer with professional of Offending Behaviour & please visit our website. dance company the Criminal Justice System Secondary or Further Regular updates may mean Education dance teacher that exact module titles on the Dance psychotherapist * Subject to approval course may differ. For a complete Dance development officer list of available modules, please visit our website.
82 83 In partnership with Kidderminster College (part of NCG) In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College
* UCAS Code: 005W K Dance HND Dental Technology FdSc UCAS Code: B840 FdSc HND
Requirements Dance HND offers highly practical and intensive technical training Assessment Studying this course will prepare you to work in the Dental Assessment Requirements to extend and develop performance skills. Specific contemporary Technology Industry. An essential element of the course is
Dance Dance A minimum of 48 UCAS –– Practical assessments Wide variety of assessment 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or techniques are studied alongside traditional classical ballet and work-based learning. You will work in a Dental Laboratory tariff points plus at including technique class, types, including practical above) including English commercial techniques of jazz and urban dance. Choreography placement in order to enable you to develop and apply least five GCSEs at performance, practice-based assessment and examinations, and Mathematics and Grades C/4 or above is used to expand creative thinking and a variety of new digital knowledge and skills to be able to manufacture dental qualifications to the seminars and choreography coursework assignments, media is available to support your own choreographic work. appliances. You will also work in purpose built laboratories value of 24 UCAS tariff Access to HE reflective practice and diploma welcome –– Written assessments to learn the fundamental skills of dental technology. points from a minimum An emphasis is placed on vocational training and the skills required including reports, analytical portfolio work, project of 1 A Level (or equivalent Shortlisted applicants Dental Technology to enter the professional world of the performing arts. You will essays and presentations This Foundation Degree meets the National Occupational Standards work, presentations, case Level 3 qualification) and are invited for audition have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as well as for this sector and has been designed in partnership with employers. studies and reports. a maximum of 3 A Levels Read more: p185 examining the theories and practice of specific dance roles. Course Features The course offers authentic work-based learning as an integral All students will be part of its design. You will become involved in a two-way process Performance is a significant element of the course, with designated –– Available full- and part-time Course Features required to sit an English of higher-level learning, with an ongoing application of theory and diagnostic assessment modules providing you with the experience of performing in –– A significant component of the –– Students can complete practice and where one environment supports learning in the other. equivalent to Level 2. This large scale professional venues as well as within our own fully course consists of work-based one year in HNC Dance, You will also have opportunities to study CAD/CAM applications to is to establish if students equipped studio theatre. Professional choreographers and dance learning. Applicants who are Consider these... which is an excellent dental technology, Materials Science, and Anatomy and Physiology. require support and is used makers regularly create work in collaboration with our students not currently employed in as a supportive tool only Dance & Community springboard for progression and provide a valuable insight into the dance industry. The degree can be studied full-time over two years or part-time an environment working in a Practice BA (Hons) p83 to vocational dance schools Students whose first over three years. The taught component of the course will Dental Laboratory setting will language is not English must Physical Education & Dance –– Work placement opportunity normally be delivered over 3 days for full-time and one and a need to secure a placement have a minimum standard BA (Hons) p145 Location of Study –– Great facilities (fully half days for part-time students per week across two semesters in a suitable setting, equating of English at IELTS Level 7 This course is run in partnership with Kidderminster College sprung dance studio, fully per year. This qualification will enable registration with the to one day a week for the with no element below 6.5 (part of NCG) and you will study at Kidderminster. sprung studio theatre and General Dental Council upon full approval of the course. duration of the course or Read more: p185 Mac computer suites) 200 hours in each year. –– Students enrolled on this Location of Study Your Career course will also have the This course is delivered in partnership, at The course opens up a opportunity to gain an IDTA Birmingham Metropolitan College. range of careers and career professional dance teaching Your Career opportunities, including: qualification (optional/ Satisfactory completion extra costs apply) Freelance choreographer of the Foundation Degree Dancer may also provide a route Dance teacher into commercial dental Dance therapist laboratories, or other areas of the dental industry Dance artist in e.g. Hygiene and Therapy the community Course Content Course Content courses, and Clinical Arts administrator • Effective Communication • Practice Safely & Dental Technology and Progression to a BA Year 1 Year 2 & Ethical Practice Professionally in a Dental may lead to owning Top-up degree or • Contemporary Technique 1 • Contemporary Technique 2 Laboratory Environment your own laboratories. postgraduate study • Ballet Technique 1 • Ballet Technique 2 • Personal & Professional Development in the Workplace • Recognising the limits • Choreography • Urban Dance Progression Progression • Evidence-based Practice of both personal and On completion, you • Preparation for Performance • Professional Studies professional capability in There is the opportunity to • Design & Practical Skill are eligible to apply for • Jazz Dance • Choreography for Film practice and demonstrate the top-up from the HND to a Development in Removable direct entry to a third ability to request and gain BA in Dance & Community • Understanding Dance: • Professional Practice & Fixed Prosthodontics year BSc or BA (Hons) support in order to address Practice here at Worcester. History & Analysis • Negotiated Top-up degree at the • Dental Material Science personal development • Performance Performance Project Theory & Application University of Worcester. Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean • Anatomy & Physiology of that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the the Head & Neck and its course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete Application to Appliance list of available modules, list of available modules, Design & Construction please visit our website. please visit our website.
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84 85 UCAS Code: Early Childhood Single Honours: W400 UCAS Code: X310 Joint Honours: see p42 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) (Professional Practice) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Requirements This practically-orientated course offers both breadth and depth of Assessment Being a student on this course gives you the opportunity to learn Assessment Requirements understanding of drama and performance. Core modules address how to educate and care for children in their early years. Studying 112 UCAS tariff points Practical and written A variety of methods, such 88 UCAS tariff points three specific strands of performance – text-based theatre, devised with us also gives you the opportunity to learn from a team (Single Honours) assignments, including as writing essays and reports, Minimum of 4 GCSEs at C/4 performance and applied drama (i.e. working through drama in of academics who are leaders in their field. We have a growing 104 UCAS tariff points portfolios, performance, theatre preparing presentations and or above including Maths social contexts, for example with young people or people with international reputation, which is reflected in the many publications (Joint Honours) reviews, essays and blogs. posters. There are currently no and English Language disabilities). Module choice enables you to develop your work produced by the team. Engaging with the team’s research and Mature students & Access formal exams for this degree. Students must undergo over three years with the approach that most interests you. expertise will help you to develop the skills, qualities and knowledge to HE diploma welcome You will produce a portfolio a Disclosure & Barring Course Features that will help you to make a difference to children and their families. Successful applicants will The first year of the course introduces new ideas, techniques whilst on placement to assess Service (DBS) check –– An emphasis on teaching As a student on the Early Childhood Degree, you will have the be invited to a workshop and theatre practices. The second year focuses on productions: your professional practice. Read more: p185 and assessing through opportunity to learn theoretical knowledge about how children Read more: p185 significant learning and teaching takes place through researching, practical work learn, think and develop. You will be encouraged to think about
Drama & Performance Drama & Performance rehearsing, preparing and performing in two or more major children’s lives and learn how their family, society and culture can Course Features productions with a choice of text-based, devised or community –– Two fully equipped studios influence aspects of their childhood which can have a long lasting –– Single Honours theatre approaches. The third year extends knowledge in your – A range of performance and – impact across the lifespan. You will have the opportunity to make areas of specialist interest and culminates in an independent production opportunities –– Practice-based learning in links between the theoretical aspects of your studies by spending Consider these... research project or solo/group performance. The course integrates early years settings: 210 Joint Honours –– Work placement and Earn time in practice-based learning in a range of early years settings. Early Years FdA p88 career preparation, work placement opportunities and an Earn hours (3x 2 week blocks) Two subjects, one degree. As You Learn opportunities Primary & Outdoor As You Learn scheme (where you can perform in our Theatre Your practice-based learning is linked to the Early Years each year of the degree See all the options: p42 –– Top-up year from HND in Education BA (Hons) p151 in Education company or act as Youth Theatre Leaders). Educator Award. Successful completion of the requirements
–– Excellent alternative Practice) (Professional Childhood Early Popular combinations: Performing Arts to progress of your practice-based learning module means that you will route to teaching Staff and students form part of a supportive, lively and to Honours degree English Literature hold a qualification that is regarded as 'full and relevant' by the committed arts community in the area, and you will benefit –– The course achieved 100% BA (Hons) p95 National College of Teaching and Leadership. This is especially from our excellent networks with professional companies and student satisfaction in the Your Career Film Studies BA (Hons) p99 important for prospective employers in early years settings. 2017 National Student Survey venues, schools and arts organisations, locally and nationally. This course will prepare The Centre for Children and Families at the University of Worcester you to be considered is strongly committed to providing you with a range of experiences for a range of jobs to support your studies and work with children and young people. working with children There are opportunities for working and volunteering abroad, and families, including: Your Career both on a long-term and short-term basis, and the benefits are Our students have numerous. Some of these include the opportunity to appreciate Family support worker gone on to be: other cultures; to learn about how different countries care for and Early years practitioner Performers educate their children; broadening your experience of childcare You may apply for Playwrights and making your CV and work experience stand out from others! postgraduate training Lighting designers (subject to entry criteria) Directors Course Content Course Content such as PGCE (Teacher Teachers Training), nurse training, Lecturers Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Theory into Practice Regular updates may mean social work or Early that exact module titles on the Casting agents • Making Performance: Devised • Directed Public Performances • Final Performance Project/ • Transmission to Years Initial Teacher course may differ. For a complete Performance & Scenography • Applied Theatre Independent Research Project Transformation: Academic Training (EYITT). Arts administrators list of available modules, • Staging Plays: Reading • Theatre & Education Study Skills within Youth theatre leaders • Plays & Playwrights please visit our website. & Performing Plays Higher Education • Devising & Adaptation • Theatre for Young Audiences Others have used the • Mask Acting • Health & Wellbeing • Theatre & Museums • Site-specific Performance transferable skills that in the Early Years • Puppetry & Visual Theatre • Contemporary Performance drama teaches you to make • Physical Theatre • Play & Playfulness: the • European Theatre Practices successful careers in fields • Choreography & Performance • Work Placement Child’s Right to Play • Devising ranging from early years • Making Theatrical Space • Writing for Performance • Tuning into Children childcare to marketing • Production & • Adaptation from • New Voices in British Theatre • The Developing Child in the and public relations. Technical Theatre Stage to Screen • Staging Shakespeare Today Family, Community & Culture • Acting for the Stage • Playwriting • Touring Theatre Production • Deconstructing & • Solo Performance • Theatre & Digital Media • Dance Styles Reconstructing Childhood: • Theatre & Communities Whose Childhood is it? • Sexuality in Performance • Practice-based Learning • Scenography in Early Years Settings Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may • Preparing for differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. Professional Practice
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UCAS Code: X312, E,J,Q,V Early Years FdA Early Years FdA (FDL) UCAS Code: X312 FdA
Requirements If you work with children and young people and want to develop Assessment If you work with children and want to develop your skills further Progression Requirements FdA (FDL) your skills further then this course is ideal. This degree aims but find it difficult to attend regular classes, then this is the 32 UCAS tariff points and Assessments are designed to On completion, you are eligible 32 UCAS tariff points and to develop you as a reflective early years practitioner who can course for you. This degree aims to develop you as a reflective a minimum of four GCSEs benefit you and your practice to apply to study for an Honours a minimum of four GCSEs
Early Years Years Early make a positive difference to the lives of the children, families early years practitioner who can make a positive difference to at Grade C/4 or above at Grade C/4 or above setting and include practical degree in Integrated Working and communities with whom you work. Here at the University the lives of the children, families and communities with whom GCSE English at Grade and theoretical methods with Children & Families BA GCSE English Language at
of Worcester we take a holistic, child-centred approach within you work. Here at the University of Worcester we take a holistic, C/4 or above (or recognised Years Early C/4 or equivalent is of assessment. There are (Hons) Top-up degree or other a framework of integrated working with other professionals. child-centred approach within a framework of integrated working equivalency). Evidence of mandatory. If you do not no formal examinations. related subjects from which it have this requirement you with other professionals. Personal and professional development, Level 2 Literacy is required, Personal and professional development, theory and practice, is possible to apply for a PGCE will need to complete a theory and practice and work-based enquiry are interwoven to for example Key Skills Level 2 and practice-based enquiry are interwoven to support your (Qualified Teacher Status) or GCSE English Language at non standard entry essay, Location of Study support your academic and professional development. Modules academic and professional development. Modules are carefully course and Early Years Teacher C/4 or above or equivalent. GCSE Maths is desirable. The course is taught at the are carefully designed to embed transferable study skills to boost designed to embed transferable and study skills to boost Status, providing you also If you do not have evidence Please be aware you may following partner institutions: your employability prospects. This interconnected approach need this qualification your employability prospects. This interconnected approach have English, Mathematics of Literacy at Level 2, it will is reflected in a range of assignments designed to encourage be necessary to complete a for employment when is reflected in a range of assignments designed to encourage –– Birmingham Metropolitan and Science at GCSE Grade you to consider a variety of perspectives and the development non-standard entry essay to you graduate you to consider a variety of perspectives and the development College: Stourbridge C/4 or above (for PGCE). of critical skills in relation to theory applied to practice. demonstrate competence Through our non-standard of critical skills in relation to theory applied to practice. –– Birmingham Metropolitan in written English. Maths entry route we welcome This course enables you to have the opportunity to work at the Assessment This course enables you to have the opportunity to work at College: Sutton Coldfield GCSE at Grade C/4 or applications from same time as studying, either full-time or part-time, through a mix above (or recognised the same time as studying either full-time or part-time at –– Birmingham Metropolitan A variety of assessment experienced and mature of Saturday workshops and online learning activities. These are equivalency) is desirable a local college or online through a Flexible and Distributed College: Matthew Boulton methods both practical and practitioners who do not released eight times throughout the year, and supported by eight Plus: a minimum of 1 A Level programme. Achieving this degree allows you to progress theoretical. There are no formal have the above qualifications –– Halesowen College Saturday workshops, including the annual Early Years Conference and maximum of 3 A Levels to the Top-up degree and to Early Years Teacher. examinations: assessment or an equivalent Level 3 A current Enhanced –– Heart of Worcestershire: in February. Two Summer School days provide an opportunity to Disclosure & Barring is made by submission of qualification, for example Redditch Campus become familiar with the programme and meet your peers before Service check assignments that link directly to the CACHE Diploma or Progression the formal start of the programme. Achieving this degree allows you practice and lead to improving EdExcel BTEC National Read more: p185 –– Heart of Worcestershire: Option to progress to BA (Hons) Top-up degree in Integrated Worcester Campus to progress to the Top-up degree and to Early Years Teacher Status. quality for children and families. Diploma in Children’s Care, Working with Children and Families (IWCF). Following successful Learning and Development. –– Herefordshire and This course is offered through the flexible and distributed completion of the top-up, there is the option to apply for Early Years In addition to this, Ludlow College learning (FDL) route. Course Features Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) or PGCE (Qualified Teacher Status). practitioners who do not –– Flexible learning – hold the qualifications Consider these... online learning activities outlined above will be considered on the basis of Early Years Initial Teacher released during the year, with, prior professional experience Training p90 8 Saturday workshop sessions and related learning. Learning Support and 2 Summer School days FdA p125 –– Early Years Conference Teaching & Learning in February FdA p169 Consider these... Course Content Course Content Early Years FdA p88 • Introduction to Professional & • Assessment, Observation A range of modules relevant Early Years Initial Teacher Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Training p90 • Understanding Children’s • Quality Enhancement in that exact module titles on the Academic Reflective Practice & Planning to Support to early years practitioners Your Career Learning & Development Early Childhood & Care course may differ. For a complete • Childhood, Children & Children’s Learning (Practice/ embrace current initiatives for This degree provides Work-Based Learning) workforce development. Sector • Supporting Learning & • Supporting Children’s list of available modules, Learning: Theory to Practice opportunities to work endorsement demonstrates Development in Practice Learning & Development please visit our website. • Developing a Professional, • Collaborative Working in a range of settings that the content of the course Practical & Responsive Play- With Parents & Others Your Career including: day nurseries, • Protecting & Safeguarding: • Reflecting, Learning & has been developed following Based Curriculum (Practice/ • Developing POsitive The FdA in Early Years schools, health service, Working Together for the Child Responding: Practice & Self established guiding principles and Work-Based Learning) Learning Environments will enable you to pursue social care, family support, • Working Together to Develop • In the final year, you have the the shaping of good practice. careers in areas such as: children’s charities and Positive Environments opportunity to engage in a • Developing Academic Regular updates may mean children’s centres. small scale enquiry focused Reflective Practice Social care that exact module titles on the upon enhancing quality • Safeguarding Children course may differ. For a complete Children’s charities: within your workplace. in the Early Years list of available modules, e.g. Barnardo's please visit our website. Nursery management, Pre-schools and Playwork Early Years education, teaching assistant Day Care School Welfare Services 88 Early Years Services 89 Early Years Initial Teacher Training UCAS Code: (leading to Early Years Teacher Status) Ecology BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
Requirements The first few years of a child’s life are crucial Additional Information Studying Ecology (joint) at the University of Worcester will Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc in their development. High quality care and ensure you are on track for a successful and rewarding career This is a graduate level status Trainees will be required to demonstrate that To enhance the employability 96 UCAS tariff points: must support during these early years can provide the in the environmental sector. The joint nature of the course If you already have a full they meet the Teachers’ Standards (Early of our graduates there is a include two AS Levels or necessary foundations for future achievement. is ideal for those who wish to combine two areas of equal degree, are employed within Years) and their related indicators which cover focus on coursework that is A Level in Biology and A
It is now recognised that teaching young interest or would benefit from the greater flexibility offered Level in another science Ecology the early years sector and observation and planning, knowledge of the directly related to real-world children is just as important as teaching school by studying the two subjects together. Popular combinations (including Environmental have experience of working Early Years Foundation Stage, relationships with situations. We use a wide range age children. The government now wants to are with Environmental Science or with Animal Biology. and/or Geography) with children from 0-5 children and parents, professional development, of assessment types including: years of age, you will be attract and retain the best people to work 104 points must include leadership and collaboration with others. At Worcester you will receive essential training in a variety of project reports, laboratory eligible for the Graduate with young children, building on the success AS Level Biology Entry Employment-based field and laboratory techniques using state-of-the-art equipment reports, essays, site evaluations,
(leading Early to Status) Teacher Years of the Early Years Professional Status. They will also exhibit the skill, creativity, and facilities. Due to our research profile you will be trained management plans, critiques, Access to HE Route which lasts for commitment, energy and enthusiasm that diploma welcome Trainees must successfully complete the in highly advanced and cutting-edge techniques. These will poster and oral presentations, twelve months part-time leading practice in the early years requires and preparation programme for Early Years Teacher include remote sensing using drones, the use of a professional in-class tests, and examinations. Read more: p185 If you hold a full degree, the intellectual and leadership skills required Status and show that they can meet the geographical information system, animal population assessment are unemployed and of the effective new early years teacher. looking to enter the early Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) in practice. using camera traps and investigations into species presence using Course Features years workforce you can Successful trainees will then hold Early Years environmental DNA. You will also develop key fundamental skills –– Close proximity to field access the Graduate Teacher Status which is equivalent to QTS. Funding using well-established biological surveying techniques as well as sites enabling frequent Entry Mainstream Route Bursaries may be available for some routes. being supported to develop strong species identification skills. Joint Honours Early years teachers will be specialists in early field excursions which lasts for twelve The course will only run if NCTL funding Two subjects, one degree. childhood development, trained to work with The University is perfectly placed geographically to take months full-time is allocated. The University expects to –– Access to state-of-the-art See all the options: p42 babies and young children from birth to five, advantage of numerous local environments, ecosystems, All applicants must have receive confirmation in the near future. equipment and facilities Popular combinations: supporting development and achievement. and habitats. These include the Malvern Hills and Cotswold achieved GCSE Grade C/4 –– Strong links with the Please contact earlyyearsteacher@ Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Forest of Dean, Animal Biology BSc or above (or recognised environmental sector equivalent) in Science, Different Routes worcester.ac.uk or call 01905 numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest and the wider (Hons) p45 Maths and English 855533 for further information. countryside, e.g. the Severn Vale. Contrasting environments –– Flexibility in the degree Environmental Science Language, and will be Graduate entry (full-time) further afield are also studied during the Mediterranean programme to tailor BSc (Hons) p97
Early Years Initial Teacher Training Training Teacher Initial Years Early expected to have passed Environments field trip to Southern France in the final year. your course the professional skills tests This route is funded by the NCTL and training is typically over a 1 year period. Some The strong emphasis on field and laboratory work complements trainees may be eligible for a bursary. the in-depth underpinning knowledge of ecology and related Graduate employment based (part-time) subjects, the success of which is evident from the achievement Your Career of our graduates in securing highly relevant graduate jobs after Consider these... This route is for graduates working in an early completing the course. Some of our students are also inspired The course will prepare you years setting who require training and further to continue their education on Masters or Doctorate courses. for various careers offered Early Childhood experience to meet the requirements of the in local government and (Professional Practice) Teachers’ Standards (Early Years). Training statutory agencies such as: BA (Hons) p87 on this route is typically over a 1 year period. Integrated Working Course Content Natural England The NCTL provide funding for training costs with Children & Families Year 1: Core modules • Ecology of Freshwaters • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing Natural Resources Wales BA (Hons) Top-up and additional funding is also available to • Introduction to Ecology • Field Techniques & • Zoo-based Conservation Wildlife Trusts Degree p116 contribute towards employers’ costs. • Ecological Diversity Identification Skills Environment Agency The length and nature of the route you take will Regular updates may mean & Surveying DEFRA depend on your experience and understanding • Animal Behaviour that exact module titles on the of working with very young children. Year 1: Optional modules • Work Experience course may differ. For a complete Ecological/Environmental • Current Environmental Issues list of available modules, Consultancies Year 3: Core modules Your Career please visit our website. Local/County Councils • Introduction to • Independent Research Forestry Commission With the government Climate Change Dissertation aiming to have graduate Teacher training • Landscape Ecology level professionals in all Year 2: Core modules Research full day care settings, • Ecology - Individuals • Restoration Ecology to Ecosystems those attaining Early Year 3: Optional modules Years Teacher Status will Year 2: Optional modules • Mediterranean be in great demand over • Research Practice & Environments Field Trip the next few years. Professional Development • Project Management • Geographical • Environmental Impact Information Systems Assessment
90 91 UCAS Code: Single Honours: X302 * Joint Honours: see p42 Education Studies BA (Hons) Educational Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C820 BA (Hons) Requirements How can we support learners to achieve? How should higher Assessment This course will provide you with an understanding of the core areas Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc education be funded? Can schools provide equal opportunities for all? in psychology, with an added emphasis on how this knowledge is 88 UCAS tariff points A variety including essays, Wide range of assessment types, What can be done about bullying? How do other countries organise applied to child and adolescent development, and developmental 112 UCAS tariff points reviews, projects, group and including research reports, case Access to HE their education systems? These are just some of the fascinating disorders. You will be introduced to the ways in which psychological Access to HE individual presentations and the studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome topics that you will have the opportunity to explore on this course. theory and research contribute to our understanding of typical diploma welcome making of resources, many of presentations and examinations. A Disclosure & Barring and atypical development and the role of the psychologist A Disclosure & Barring You will be supported to take part in practical investigations, which will enhance your IT skills. Service check is required for in a range of educational, health and social contexts. Service check may be some modules on the course write assignments, complete group tasks and create presentations Course Features required for some modules as well as have the opportunity to visit a range of educational Course Features In addition to the core areas in psychology required for Read more: p185 –– Single Honours Read more: p185 Education Studies institutions and meet professionals from a variety of roles –– Opportunity to study Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the –– This course makes you in the sector. The course acts as an excellent pathway to the abroad for a semester British Psychological Society the course offers distinct PGCE (Primary) but also to a wider variety of progression and developmental psychology modules and educational modules. eligible for Graduate Basis for – Opportunity to gain a TEFL
– Educational Psychology employment routes. The course tutors and excellent wider support Chartered Membership of the (Teaching English as a Foreign Year 1 provides an introduction to the main concepts and Joint Honours services at the University offer a range of advice, guidance and British Psychological Society Language) qualification theories in child development. Year 3 looks in more detail at Consider these... Two subjects, one degree. opportunities to increase your employability skills. You will be as part of the degree typical development, focusing on how research in developmental assigned a Personal Academic Tutor who will have an overview Clinical Psychology See all the options: p42 psychology contributes to our understanding of children’s cognitive BSc (Hons) p71 of your studies throughout your university career. You are able –– The flexible structure of the Popular combinations: and socio-emotional skills. Additionally in Year 3 you will learn to undertake guided work experience as part of your course. In course and the opportunity Counselling Psychology Computing how this knowledge and understanding is applied to improving Year 1 you receive extra contact time to support you into study at to engage in your own area BSc (Hons) p77 BSc (Hons) p74 child and adolescent wellbeing and will carry out a research project higher education. You can achieve a TEFL qualification as part of of research will allow you to Business Psychology assignment with a focus on developmental psychology. You will also English Literature your degree. This course can be taken as Single or Joint Honours. direct your study pattern BSc (Hons) p65 BA (Hons) p95 be given the opportunity to learn about the history and philosophy Forensic Psychology Mathematics Top-up Degree of education by accessing modules from our Institute of Education. BSc (Hons) p103 BSc (Hons) p130 There is a Year 3 Top-up programme for students progressing from suitable Foundation Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of Psychology Psychology degrees or the equivalent, and direct entry into Year 2 is also possible for suitably qualified research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; BSc (Hons) p153 BSc (Hons) p153 candidates (e.g. DET holders). These routes are organised so that they reflect the busy lives psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; Sport & Exercise Psychology Sociology BA (Hons) p157 of the students with a variety of twilight, Saturday and other blended learning options. perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of BSc (Hons) p165 English Language volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins BA (Hons) p94 of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- Religion, Philosophy Course Content making and critical judgement by authorised firearms officers. & Values in Education BA (Hons) p154 Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules • Equality & Diversity in Your Career • The Foundations of Education* Adult Education* • Independent Study* This course will provide Year 1: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules • Mentoring & Coaching you with the foundations • E-media in Education • Extension Module* within Education to pursue further • Education in Context* • Policymaking: The Search Special & Inclusive Education Course Content professional training Your Career • Equality & Diversity* for Solutions in Education • You can take a pathway Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 towards becoming a If you achieve a 2:1 • Inner City Education • Managing Educational Change throughout the three years • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & Cognitive • Psychology Research Project chartered educational or or above you will be that relates to themes of clinical psychologist. Other • Disaffection in Education • Psychological Research Psychology • Applied Child & guaranteed an interview for Year 2: Mandatory modules special and inclusive education possible psychology- • Citizenship in Education Methods 1 • Social & Developmental Adolescent Psychology teacher training (primary) • Education Enquiry* and by following particular related postgraduate Psychology at Worcester, provided you • From Exclusion to Inclusion* • Values in Education modules (*) can graduate with • Introduction to • Transitions Across the Lifespan professional training meet the various national Year 2: Optional modules • Relationships in Education a descriptor of ‘Special and Developmental Psychology • Psychological Research • Educational Psychology programmes include Methods 2 pre-requisites for the • The Psychology of • Work Experience in an Inclusive Education’ in your • Introduction to • Psychology in Practice psychology careers in: course. Knowledge of the Educational Setting degree title. This descriptor Forensic Psychology • Individual Differences Teaching & Learning • Clinical Psychology Counselling practical and theoretical • Organising Learning is also available to those on • Equality & Diversity in • Introduction to • Evolution & Human Behaviour Health underpinnings of education & Teaching the Year 3 Top-up route • Counselling Psychology Lifelong Learning* Counselling Psychology • Diversity & Inclusivity equips you for a diverse Academia • Post Compulsory Education • Critical Perspectives on Regular updates may mean • Level 4 Educational Elective in Psychology Regular updates may mean range of future careers Sport • Work Experience in an Special Educational Needs; that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the and progression routes, • Level 5 Educational Elective Forensics Educational Setting Process & Practice* course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete including: education, • Social, Emotional & Mental list of available modules, list of available modules, personnel, training in the • Mentoring & Coaching Health Difficulties* please visit our website. please visit our website. private sector, social work, within Education • Special Educational welfare support, housing, • Radical Education Needs & Disability in charities, local government. • The Global Dimension an Inclusive Setting* in Education • Post Compulsory Education • Religion & Education * Subject to approval
92 93 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: Q300 Joint Honours: see p42 English Language BA (Hons) English Literature BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements This course is for people whose interest is in the social, cultural Assessment Our English Literature BA is a dynamic, diverse degree that ranges Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) and historical study of language and who subsequently wish to from Early Modern to twenty-first century literature. You will be 104 UCAS tariff points Wide-ranging assessment types Assessments are varied to 112 UCAS tariff points apply the study of English language in professional contexts. taught by expert staff who lecture in their specialism through a Access to HE including seminar presentations, enable you to develop a wide (Single Hons) You’ll also improve your own language use by practising linguistic wide range of optional modules. In addition, we regularly invite diploma welcome essays, reviews and reports. range of transferable skills as 104 UCAS tariff analysis, conducting independent research and by writing. You guest speakers; recently these have included Patience Agbabi, Read more: p185 well as subject knowledge; points (Joint Hons) will have opportunities to analyse the use of English language by Malika Booker, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Carol Ann Duffy and Owen Course Features there are no examinations. Access to HE diploma first and second language speakers and writers, and to consider Sheers. You will also benefit from the excellent links we have pass with a minimum of its power in multicultural and technological contexts. –– Joint Honours only with international and local literary events such as the Ledbury 45 credits at Level 3, of
English Language Course Features Poetry Festival and the Beeline Storytelling Festival for children. English Literature By taking the opportunity to study optional modules –– The course content which at least 16 should –– You may take English in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and in emphasises transferable In Year 1, you will focus on developing your understanding of be at merit or distinction Joint Honours Literature as Single Honours Language Acquisition you will understand how a language skills for employment, literary movements, genres and contexts. You will be supported Read more: p185 Two subjects, one degree. or as a Joint Honours course. is learned whilst also developing career opportunities. both communication and in developing your skills in academic writing and critical analysis See all the options: p42 You may also change to practical research skills and you may also take up opportunities for creative practice. Popular combinations: This Joint Honours course is especially recommended for Single Honours after one year –– The subject content covers students with English Language and Literature backgrounds. In Year 2, you will explore literary theories and criticism and without taking additional Creative & Professional requirements for those The combination of the two subjects is particularly useful prepare to do independent research projects. In addition, you modules, if you have studied Writing BA (Hons) p78 who wish to progress Joint Honours for those who aspire to teach English. English Language will engage with global and political dimensions of literature in it as Joint Honours at Level 4. Education Studies to teacher training Two subjects, one degree. BA (Hons) p92 will also be a popular choice for those students studying English from around the world. You also have the opportunity –– Excellent academic support companion joint subjects in the Humanities such as Journalism, –– You have the opportunity to study abroad through an international exchange. See all the options: p42 English Literature –– Provides a basis for further Creative & Professional Writing and Media & Culture. to develop an independent Popular combinations: BA (Hons) p95 By Year 3, you will be ready to undertake your own research project, study in English or related research project in Creative & Professional supported by a specialist tutor, and pursue your own developing Journalism BA (Hons) p119 the third year subjects and for the teaching Writing BA (Hons) p78 interests in the subject through a range of option modules. of English at all levels Religion, Philosophy –– Range of opportunities to Drama & Performance & Values in Education study for a semester abroad –– Develops subject-specific BA (Hons) p86 BA (Hons) p154 and generic skills of value –– Work experience, practice Education Studies Media & Culture BA in graduate employment in presenting techniques BA (Hons) p92 (Hons) p131 including high-order critical, and a career and personal English Language analytic and research skills development module all BA (Hons) p94 enhance employability Film Studies BA (Hons) p99 Your Career Media & Culture BA (Hons) p131 Many graduates of this course will take a postgraduate education course as a fourth year Course Content Course Content of study and then enter • History of the • Language Style & Identity Your Career the teaching profession. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 English Language • Multilingualism • What is Literature? • Literary Criticism: Theory • Independent Research Project Graduates are sought The skills acquired through by employers because • Describing English • Introduction to Texts, Authors & & Practice (mandatory) • Postcolonial Literature the study of English are they have skills in active • Introduction to TEFL Language Acquisition Readers (mandatory) • Literature in English around particularly highly regarded • What Happens Now: learning, critical and • English Literature across the World (mandatory in all professions where • Name Studies • Research Project 21st Century Writing analytical thinking, the Centuries (mandatory for Single Honours) good communication skills • Foundations of Sociolinguistics • Modern Foreign Languages • Literature in Film Adaptation problem solving, for Single Honours) are prized, including: • Shakespearean Comedy independent learning, • Language & Power Regular updates may mean • Justice & Revenge in English • Renaissance Texts & Contexts • Culture & Politics in communication and Publishing • Approaches to English that exact module titles on the Renaissance Drama • Creativity in Women’s Victorian Fiction research. Career paths Journalism Language Theory course may differ. For a complete • Cities & Fiction Writing: Difference in View • Stories of America include publishing, editing, Public relations • English Language in list of available modules, • American Writing & • Introduction to reviewing, copywriting, Human resources the 21st Century please visit our website. • Children’s Literature the Wilderness American Writing law, librarianship, Web-based communication • Researching Language • Knowing Their Place: the Great • Work Project Module administration, • Science Fiction: Variation War & Literary England research, journalism, Alternative Worlds • E-editing Early Modern Texts • Making the Modern Self in media, marketing and • Power, Sex & Identity in 18th Century Literature Regular updates may mean project management. Restoration Literature that exact module titles on the This degree is also an course may differ. For a complete excellent basis for further list of available modules, research and for teaching please visit our website. English at all levels.
94 95 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: F750 N106 3-year Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) Requirements This degree has been developed by entrepreneurs to Assessment Studying Environmental Science at the University of Worcester Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc support your entrepreneurial journey, and to develop will ensure you are on track for a successful and rewarding career 112 UCAS tariff points This programme uses a To enhance the employability 96 UCAS tariff points the entrepreneur within you, alongside an in-depth in the environmental sector. You will receive essential training in and GCSE Maths and mixture of assessments for of our graduates there is a must include two A understanding of how to start and run your own business. a variety of field and laboratory techniques using state-of-the-art English Language at learning in order to maximise focus on coursework that is Levels from: Chemistry, Grade C/4 or above equipment and facilities. Due to our impressive research profile you Geography, Environmental You will be in class with like-minded students developing a achievement and pave the way directly related to real-world will be trained in highly advanced and cutting-edge techniques. This Science, Environmental Access to HE strong network of entrepreneurs. Your focus will progressively for future employability and situations. We use a wide will include atmospheric sampling using drones, forecasting the Studies, Geology, Maths, diploma welcome move from entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, venture academic/professional study. range of assessment types movement and abundance of airborne pollen, remote measurements Biology, or Physics Read more: p185 feasibility and marketing, to business operations, stakeholder including: project reports, lab
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Assessment involves primarily of water quality using river monitoring stations, the detection of 104 UCAS tariff points communications, sales and growth strategies. reports, essays, site evaluations, individual practical work, but pesticides on food using gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry, must include one A Level management plans, critiques, Active and serial entrepreneurs (including one featured on Dragons’ there is some group work e.g. and investigations into species presence using environmental DNA. from these subjects poster and oral presentations, Den), start-up specialists and private equity professionals will to develop showcase skills. Access to HE Science Environmental The University is perfectly placed geographically to take in-class tests, and examinations. teach you and you will have access to our Business Incubator, diploma welcome Consider these... advantage of numerous local environments, ecosystems, and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence network, ‘Worcesterpreneur’ Other qualifications will Business & Finance Course Features habitats. Through our flexible programme you can choose events, in-house Media Lab and enterprise ecosystem. Course Features be taken into account BA (Hons) p59 –– Develop and test your own to focus on key areas of environmental science such as –– Close proximity to field when considering your Business & Accountancy You will attend lectures, normally one day each week so business idea through the water, air, soil, and chemistry, or combinations of these. sites enabling frequent application. Typical BTEC BA (Hons) p56 that you can maximise the time spent starting, running Business School’s Incubator entry would be DMM Student learning is further enhanced during a Mediterranean field excursions and expanding your business, and gaining hands-on and access support through a Business & Enterprise residential field trip. The strong emphasis on field and laboratory Read more: p185 BA (Hons) p58 experience in an entrepreneurial environment. local ‘Business Angels’ network –– Access to state-of-the-art work has not only been acknowledged through accreditation equipment and facilities There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. –– Access our business clinics by IES, but also through the success of our graduates in –– Strong links with the or work with one of our securing highly relevant graduate jobs after completing the Entrepreneurs in Residence environmental sector course. Many of our students are also inspired to continue Joint Honours to mentor and support you their education on Masters or Doctorate courses. –– Flexibility in the degree Your Career and your growth plans programme to tailor Two subjects, one degree. The Single Honours course has been accredited See all the options: p42 This degree will inspire –– Compete for the Federation your course by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), Popular combinations: and prepare you if you of Small Business prize for the which highlights its excellence. IES accreditation are keen to start, run ‘Most Promising Entrepreneur’ means it meets very high standards of teaching Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 or expand your own and learning, supported by a strong component business. Alternatively it of practical, field, and theoretical activities. will equip you with skills to work in innovation or R&D departments or Course Content Course Content Your Career within an innovation- The course will prepare you driven organisational Year 1 Options Options Year 1: Core modules • Research Practice & • Independent Research for various careers offered environment. • Cultivating the • Digital Content Systems • Business Intelligence • Introduction to Professional Development Dissertation in local government and Entrepreneurial Mindset & E-Commerce & Analysis Environmental Sciences • Environmental Pollution statutory agencies such as: Year 2: Optional modules • Generation Digital (Double) • Digital & Social Media • Introduction to Ecology & its Management • Integrated Marketing • Natural Hazards Environment Agency • Individual Incubation Communications Marketing (Double) • Environmental Change • Project Management • Meteorology & Climate DEFRA Project I (Double) • Negotiated Entrepreneurship • Intrapreneurship (Double) - Past & Present • Geographical Year 3: Optional modules Environmental laboratories • New Venture Formation Module I • Negotiated Entrepreneurship Year 1: Optional modules Information Systems • Atmospheric Processes, Air Consultancy in business • Team-based Incubation • SME Management (Double) Module II and industry • An Introduction to • River Monitoring & Pollution & its Modelling Project (Double) • Social Commerce Regular updates may mean River Science Assessment • Environmental Geology Media and public relations that exact module titles on the Natural England Year 2 • An Introduction to • Ecology of Freshwaters • Environmental Impact Year 3 course may differ. For a complete • Financial Management Sustainability Assessment Forestry Commission • Business Innovation & list of available modules, • Ecology – Individuals for Entrepreneurs • Introduction to Water companies Entrepreneurship please visit our website. to Ecosystems • Geographical Information • Individual Incubation Climate Change e.g. Severn Trent Water • Individual Incubation • Population & Systems (GIS) Project II (Double) Waste management Project IV (Double) • Introduction to Geology Community Ecology • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing • Individual Incubation companies • Individual Incubation • Dynamic Earth • Field Skills & Identification • River Conservation Project III (Double) Teacher training Project V (Double) • Basis of Biological Surveying Techniques & Management • Selling & Sales Management Research • Work Experience • Restoration Ecology Year 2: Core modules • Meteorology & Climate Year 3: Core modules Regular updates may mean • Theory & Practice of • Residential Environmental that exact module titles on the Environmental Analysis Field Trip (Mediterranean) course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, 97 96 please visit our website. UCAS Code: UCAS Code: W612 Single Honours: P303 Joint Honours: see p42 Film Production BA (Hons) Film Studies BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements Film Production at Worcester is a practical, creative degree. Assessment Film Studies is the academic study of film which recognises, in Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) You will learn the skills required to make films, while exploring cinema, one of the most significant forms of cultural communication 104 UCAS tariff points The course is assessed entirely There is a wide variety of 104 UCAS tariff points the ideas and concepts that underpin this process. in the 20th and 21st centuries. Studying film at Worcester includes Access to HE by coursework. This includes assessment methods including Access to HE a wide range of topics, from the very beginnings of cinema diploma welcome You can tailor your studies to focus on career specialisms practical production, research, oral and written presentations, diploma welcome history to today. You will study a variety of films from a huge Read more: p185 such as producing, directing, sound, cinematography, post- critical analysis, presentation essays and reports; in some Read more: p185 range of cultures. We run the whole gamut of cinema, from ‘B’ production and visual effects; or you can choose to explore and written work. cases practical film-making movies and exploitation film to classical European art cinema; Film Studies more broadly at this stage. You are encouraged to experiment; may be offered. All modules from Chinese documentary to the Hollywood blockbuster. Film Production Production Film exploring your unique talents and developing your own voice. Course Features are assessed by coursework, Film Studies is a popular programme attracting students who have not formal examinations. The majority of work takes place in purpose-built spaces in and –– Opportunities to study abroad studied film previously, and those who have not. Throughout the Joint Honours around the Media Centre. Facilities include a video studio, sound Joint Honours –– Work experience and paid course you will be taught by film academics who are currently Two subjects, one degree. studio and individual edit suites and you will have access to a Two subjects, one degree. work opportunities working and publishing in their field. You will also get the chance Course Features See all the options: p42 full range of camera, lighting, sound and grip equipment. See all the options: p42 to take part in film festivals, film journalism, screenwriting and Popular combinations: –– Trips to film facilities –– Research-led teaching Popular combinations: You will be taught by an excellent team including full-time and film festivals film reviewing. Teaching is taught by lecture and seminars and by committed and Animation BA (Hons) p47 Drama & Performance teaching staff from a film production background and a wide –– Active screen there are screenings of hard-to-find films. You will have the enthusiastic academics BA (Hons) p86 Creative Media BA range of visiting speakers and guest lecturers from Hollywood production society opportunity to acquire a diverse range of skills and practical –– Offered as either a Single (Hons) p79 to independent film. Recent guests have included Steven Knight, experience through mandatory/core modules across all three years. English Literature –– Opportunities to work with Honours programme, or Screenwriting creator of the Oscar-nominated screenplay Dirty Pretty Things There will be an opportunity to reflect on the transferable skills BA (Hons) p95 animators, screenwriters, popular Joint Honours study BA (Hons) p155 and the recent, acclaimed television series Peaky Blinders. that your degree study develops, and to enhance your confidence Media & Culture designers and actors with English Literature, in preparation for entry into the job market after graduating. BA (Hons) p131 We have strong connections with the Royal Television Media & Culture, Film Screenwriting Society and students benefit from workshops with the Film Studies is dedicated to expanding what is meant by ‘working Production or Screenwriting BA (Hons) p155 BBC academy and enter prestigious competitions. in the film industry’. With a BA in Film Studies you could be a –– Opportunities to study film archivist, a film journalist, a film teacher, a film marketer, abroad in the USA, Canada Your Career The friendly nature of the course, the Media Centre, and the a film distributor, a critic, a film festival organiser, an agent and across Europe University campus ensure that you can access help, advice Our graduates mostly or pursue a host of other exciting and challenging careers. go into TV and film or just creative conversation throughout your studies. production, commercial Your Career video work or other Film Studies develops skills independent and freelance in practice-as-research and forms of media production. research-as-practice for However, some choose a number of culture and other paths, for instance media industries, including: teaching, marketing Exhibition and publicity, retail, Distribution business management, Course Content Course Content Audience-based marketing social care, and a wide Year 1 • Experimental Film Production Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 range of other careers. Journalism • Crafting the Moving Image • Factual Film Project – • Factual Film Production • Introduction to Film: • Approaches to Film • Cinema & Modern Life Film education Our high academic • Fiction: History & Production Research & Treatment • Final Project Pre-production Theory & Practice • Film Genre Studies • Film & Folklore Curating standards, integrated • Truth, Reality & the Plus two choices from: • Final Project • Hollywood & Beyond • Film Cultures • Underworld UK research skills and Programming Documentary Film • Professional Futures • Contemporary World Cinema • Representations of Sex, • Studies in Cult & reflective practice ensure • Introduction to CGI 1: • Introduction to • Truth, Reality & the Gender & Race Exploitation Cinema Film-making that students are also Modelling & Texturing • Advance Specialism Experimental Film Documentary Film Screenwriting • Introduction to CGI 2: • Extension Module • Work Experience well prepared for further Further academic research postgraduate study. Plus two choices from: Rigging & Animation • Corporate or • Independent Study • Introduction to Sound Design • Creating Sound for Commercial Production Regular updates may mean the Moving Image • Introduction to Animation: Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the Origin & Function • Multi Camera Studio that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete Production list of available modules, • Introduction to Animation: course may differ. For a complete please visit our website. Human Locomotion • Motion Graphics & Design list of available modules, for Television & Cinema please visit our website. Year 2 • Film Genre • Specialist Production Skills • Single Camera Drama Production
98 99 In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, Centre of Sporting Excellence at Kidderminster
UCAS Code: Football Business Management Single Honours: W100 Joint Honours: see p42 Fine Art BA (Hons) & Coaching FdSc UCAS Code: CN6F, S FdSc
BA (Hons) Requirements What will the artists’ studio look like in ten years? Assessment Football is a global economic and social, as well as sporting, Assessment Requirements Contemporary artists have new registers of working enabled phenomenon. Every weekend the English Premier league is watched by 104 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types Vocational throughout, you 72 UCAS tariff points by new technologies, and studios continue to open a window over 170 million people in over 200 countries. Access to HE including seminars and student- will benefit from applying and GCSE Maths and on creative thinking. The studio has become a creative diploma welcome led presentations, tutorials, In the UK it is a major industry with well over 100,000 jobs that depend the skills you learn to the English Language at Fine ArtFine centre for experimentation, often extending beyond the Grade C/4 or above Shortlisted applicants lectures, digital platforms on football. New opportunities consistently present themselves in this workplace and have access to bounds of a single space into public and virtual arenas. are invited to provide a and technical workshops. expanding global industry. the college’s centre of excellence Access to HE portfolio for consideration Fine Art at the University of Worcester places the studio site which has over 40 acres diploma welcome Career opportunities within the sports industry have been boosted Read more: p185 at the centre of the student experience. We are an active of land. Includes a range of Shortlisted candidates will Course Features by London’s staging of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. community of creative practitioners and researchers who assessment methods such as complete a selection process –– Single or Joint Honours Continued post-Olympics growth in the sector will be assured through value thoughtfulness, experiential enquiry and visual observational analysis, report A full Disclosure & Barring Britain’s staging of other mega events. Sport England are also investing poetry. This highly creative course fosters students who –– Network of international writing, presentations, written Service check may be £1bn in Youth and Community Sport over the next five years which will are hardworking, practical and widely employable. exchanges is established with work and research proposals. required for some modules academies in the UK, Europe create a number of opportunities locally and nationwide. Read more: p185 Joint Honours Particular consideration is given to your individual progress and and North America, with This course will focus on both the football and business-related Two subjects, one degree. aspirations. The first year focuses on an introduction to the Course Features regular field and research trips knowledge needed to equip graduates for a role in the football industry See all the options: p42 subject through experimentation and workshops. Students’ –– Course is linked to –– Strong links with galleries and and develop a clear understanding of the importance of football within Popular combinations: visual language is established in the second year through Kidderminster Harriers other visual arts organisations the context of economic, social and cultural life both in the UK and critical enquiry. In the third year you will consolidate your Football Club, with the Psychology worldwide. You will also have the opportunity to gain football coaching Consider these... practice and develop professional exhibition and curatorial opportunity to play BSc (Hons) p153 awards throughout the course. There are opportunities for work-based Cricket Coaching & Coaching Management Business Football skills through preparation for a final degree show. reserve team football learning with Birmingham Metropolitan College Sports Academies. & Management The course is taught at the acclaimed Garage Studios that have a Successful completion of this course can provide progression to –– Institution links to the UK BSc (Hons) p80 range of specialist facilities including: Printmaking presses, a Mac level 5 or 6 of an honours degree programme in sport at the University Sports Institute and Youth Sport Business Management suite, breakout project spaces, a lecture theatre, a contemporary of Worcester. Sport Trust and BASES BA (Hons) p159 Your Career gallery space called the Lantern and a sculpture yard. Our graduates develop Location of Study and maintain their This is a University of Worcester validated course creative practice through delivered at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Centre a wide range of routes Progression of Sporting Excellence at Kidderminster. including commissioned On successful completion works, relationships of the programme, there with galleries, residences are opportunities to and scholarships. Many progress onto a sport- also apply their learning related linked BSc (Hons) through teaching, Sports Studies or BA community arts work, Course Content Course Content (Hons) Sport Business curating and arts Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Work-based Learning • Coaching for Performance Management degree management. Fine Art • Visual Enquiry • Visual Research • Fine Art Projects 3 • Introduction to the • Current Issues within Football programme at Worcester prepares graduates for or to seek employment • Studio Practice 1 • Site & Context 2 • Dissemination of Research Business of Football • Football in a Global Context sustainable portfolio within the football • Principles of Coaching careers across a spectrum • Fine Art Projects 1 • Studio Practice 2 • Exit Portfolio • Science of Football and sport industry. of the creative industries. • Football in the Community • Materials, Form & Space • Fine Art Projects 2 • Site & Context 3 Regular updates may mean Many graduates pursue To view the course, • Disability & Inclusion that exact module titles on the postgraduate study and Regular updates may mean please visit our website within Football course may differ. For a complete academic research. that exact module titles on the www.worcester.ac.uk/ course may differ. For a complete • Analysis of Performance list of available modules, journey/football- list of available modules, please visit our website. business-management- please visit our website. coaching-fdsc.html
100 101 UCAS Code: FC41 Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C816
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements A strong practical emphasis runs throughout this course in both Assessment Forensic psychologists deal with the application of psychology in Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc mainstream biology and forensic specialist content. You will have the criminal and civil justice field. This course will provide you with 96 UCAS tariff points must Assessment types include Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points access to a range of specialist equipment and facilities, for example a comprehensive grounding in forensic psychology and biology include A Level Biology group work, oral presentations, including research reports, case Access to HE our large crime scene house for scenes of crime simulations and and their application to understanding offending behaviour. and A Level in another scientific write-ups, portfolios studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome science, Maths or Statistics geophysics equipment to assist in grave locations in forensic of crime scene evidence, written You will learn about psychological theory, research and biological presentations and examinations. Read more: p185 archaeology. As well as everything you would expect from a 104 UCAS tariff points must exams and forensic statements methods and techniques – skills and knowledge that will be useful biology department, you will have the opportunity to develop both include A Level Biology through to independent if you later wish to enter the occupation of forensic psychology. laboratory and field-based skills and our forensic practitioners Course Features Access to HE research project reports. diploma welcome will help you bring theory to life with a hands-on approach. In Year 1 you will be introduced to aspects of Forensic Psychology –– Single Honours Other qualifications will and Forensic Biology. In Year 2 you will study a variety of –– This course makes you
In your final year, you will be able to tailor your degree Psychology Forensic Course Features modules including Medical Forensics and Diversity and Inclusivity Consider these... be taken into account by exploring your own area of research in a topic of your eligible for Graduate Basis for –– Access to a range of in Psychology. In Year 3 you will study both Forensic and Clinical Psychology when considering your choice. It is a very practical project and past topics have Chartered Membership of the application. Typical BTEC experienced forensic Clinical Psychology, and Psychology and the Law, alongside BSc (Hons) p71 included studies on decomposition, forensic entomology, British Psychological Society Forensic & Applied Biology Biology & Applied Forensic entry would be DMM practitioners, commended completing a research project based on a forensic topic. Counselling Psychology extraction and analysis of DNA, diatom analysis, cancer –– The course achieved 100% by the Chartered Society BSc (Hons) p77 Read more: p185 studies and the use of geophysics in forensic archaeology. Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of student satisfaction in the of Forensic Sciences Educational Psychology research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; 2017 National Student Survey The teaching members of the forensic team work closely with BSc (Hons) p93 –– Specialist equipment and psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; the local police forces to assist the police and enhance the Business Psychology facilities including our perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of student experience. This gives our students access to specialist BSc (Hons) p65 crime scene house, scene volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive guest speakers and the opportunity to attend awareness Consider these... examination kits comparable origins of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; Psychology training sessions to CSIs delivered by our teaching team. BSc (Hons) p153 Biochemistry to those used in the field decision-making and critical judgement by authorised BSc (Hons) p50 Our graduates have been successful in a range of sectors –– Formally accredited by firearms officers. Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) p165 Biology BSc (Hons) p52 from forensic toxicology, forensic DNA analysis, science- the Chartered Society of Human Biology BSc based technical support, biological testing, police force, Forensic Sciences, with (Hons) p109 research and further studies such as PhD, MSc or MRes in possibility of student and a number of areas including genetics, molecular biology, graduate membership forensic anthropology and teaching qualifications (PGCE). Your Career This course provides the Your Career foundation for a career as a professional psychologist, This course provides you as well as careers in with the core biology skills social work and research. and knowledge to make A further qualification you suitable candidates for (higher degree) and all the biological careers Course Content Course Content supervised practice available to those students Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 (leading to chartership as on the mainstream • Introduction to • Project & Career Development • Independent Study • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & • Forensic Psychology in Practice a forensic psychologist) biology programmes as Forensic Science Cognitive Psychology • Crime Scene Investigation • Interpretation, Evaluation • Psychological Research • Psychology & the Law are required to enable you well as forensic areas. • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Medical Forensic Science & Reporting of Evidence Methods 1 • Social & Developmental • Psychology Research Project to work as a professional Psychology • Cell Biology • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Forensic DNA Analysis • Introduction to • Business Psychology forensic psychologist (see Forensic Psychology • Psychological Research the British Psychological • Introduction to • Human Systems Physiology • Biological Indicators of Crime • Clinical Psychology Molecular Bioscience • Introduction to Methods 2 Society website for details). • Forensic Anthropology • Pharmacology • Coaching Psychology Forensic Biology • Individual Differences • Forensic Archaeology Regular updates may mean • Counselling Psychology • Introduction to • Evolution & Human Behaviour that exact module titles on the Developmental Psychology • Educational Psychology course may differ. For a complete • Diversity & Inclusivity • Forensic Psychology list of available modules, • Introduction to in Psychology please visit our website. Counselling Psychology • Medical Forensics • Health Psychology • Introduction to Clinical • Applied Sports Psychology Psychology Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
102 103 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: I758 Single Honours: L700 Joint Honours: see p42 Game Art BA (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) Requirements Game Art aims to produce the next generation of developers Assessment With its wide range of interesting modules, this Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc working on creative assets for the games industry, whether that is course is a great way for you to learn about the 104 UCAS tariff points Practical project work, Practical investigations, poster presentations, 104-120 UCAS tariff points within multi-million pound productions for large games companies world in which we live. In your first year, you will Access to HE reflective reports, self-, projects, management plans, reflective journals, Access to HE or as entrepreneurs setting up their own indie development studios. explore the fundamentals of this exciting and diploma welcome tutor- and peer-assessment. video podcasts, essays, exams and oral diploma welcome dynamic subject, learning subject knowledge Game Artists can forge a range of careers within this fast- presentations. Game ArtGame Successful applicants Shortlisted candidates may and skills essential for more advanced study.
are invited to provide a moving sector encompassing concept visualisation, character be invited for interview Geography Course Features In your second and third years of study, you portfolio for consideration artists, environment modellers, technical directors, riggers, in- Read more: p185 –– Single or Joint Honours. can specialize in human or physical geography Course Features Read more: p185 game animators, level designers, vfx specialists as well as more Students studying Joint if you wish. Modules at this level allow you to –– Local and residential fieldwork generalist roles which may combine skillsets in smaller studios. Honours have the option find out more about the fascinating research opportunities in the UK and overseas In your first year, the course will introduce you to basic concepts to specialise in one subject and consultancy activities undertaken by staff. –– Excellent access to a wide range of within game art development and game design; you will progress, through major/minor study What really sets this course apart from others is specialist equipment, river monitoring Consider these... in your second year, to build further creative and technical skillsets in from their second year stations, well-equipped laboratories, Joint Honours its practical, hands-on emphasis. As a student at Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 3d and 2d asset production; in your third year, you will be supported –– Extensive industry links and surveying and mapping technology Two subjects, one degree. Worcester, you will enjoy a generous fieldwork to produce your final projects both as individuals and as part of live project opportunities Environmental Science See all the options: p42 programme, laboratory work, computer-based –– Innovative approaches to learning and teaching a team in a group game development module, showcasing your from high profile external BSc (Hons) p97 Popular combinations: practicals, seminar discussions and so much more. that engage with real-world topics and issues emerging practice, and growing your professional understanding. organisations run in Human Geography These activities help you to understand subject –– Strong links with local employers provide Animation BA (Hons) p47 collaboration with students BA (Hons) p111 The mandatory core modules throughout your course will help knowledge and develop a wide range of specialist opportunities for students to conduct exciting in BSc Computing: Computer Mathematics you develop expertise in concept generation and visualization, and transferable skills, invaluable for employment and innovative third-year research projects 3d modelling for environments and characters, game design, Game Design & Development or further study. This approach, repeatedly BSc (Hons) p130 motion capture and animation and user interface design. In –– State-of-the-art Game Art praised by external experts, is complemented Physical Geography Your Career addition to the core modules, you will be able to enhance your and Animation studio, new by an assessment strategy that focuses on BSc (Hons) p147 Primary & Outdoor Our interdisciplinary employability and take advantage of a wide range of optional Art House Studios and Media coursework rather than formal examinations. modules in related areas such as sound design, animation Centre. High end PC and Education BA (Hons) p151 approach gives flexibility Geography courses are not all the same. and graphic design, or even modern foreign languages. MAC suites, Motion Capture and a core skill base Come along to one of our open days and facilities, broadcast standard attractive to employers. The course is enhanced by links with regional game developers find out for yourself. sound recording studios and Graduates have excellent who offer mentoring, course development advice and Green Screen Film Studio. opportunities in a variety networking opportunities, as well as a lively programme of Your Career of careers that include guest lectures from industry experts throughout the course. visualization, modelling, Course Content Our previous graduates texturing, animation, app have gone on to a design and development, Course Content Year 1 • Meteorology & Climate • River Conservation wide range of careers technical artist or indie • Geographical Investigations • River Monitoring & Management in areas such as: game developer. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Dynamic Earth & Assessment • Environmental Geology Environmental consultancy • Design, Theory & • Modelling, Rigging & Motion • Research & Independent This course also • Introduction to • Contemporary Debates • Mountain Glaciers Flood prevention Concepts (Mandatory) Capture (Mandatory) Study (Mandatory) provides an ideal base Climate Change in Human Geography & Landscape Geographical information • Planning & Production • Professional Practice from which to go on to • Game Production & UX • An Introduction to • Geographies of Development • Ice Age Environments systems (GIS) management (Mandatory) (Mandatory) postgraduate study. Design (Mandatory) Sustainability • Rural Geography • Political Geography Urban planning • Negotiated Project in Game • Drawing for Game • Production Design • Introduction to Geology Local government Artists (Designated) Art Design 1 (Mandatory) • Urban Geography • Countryside Conservation (Mandatory) • Introduction to River Science & Agricultural Change Conservation • Introduction to Animation: • Negotiated Project (Optional) • Architecture & the • Digital Sculpting (Optional) Civil Service Human Locomotion (Optional) • People & Place Built Heritage • Town & Country Planning • Game Art Environments • Mobile Application Research • Character & Characterisation Development (Optional) • Country & the City • Heritage Tourism & • Environment & Development (Optional) Teaching (Optional) • Unequal World Place Promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa • Programming: Concepts to • Pressure Projects (Optional) • Researching Geography • Heritage Tourism & Alternatively, you may • Fundamentals of Modelling Construction (Optional) • Authorial Practice (Optional) • Science & Politics of for Game Art & Animation: Climate Change Place Promotion wish to continue to • Mobile Applications Year 3 Asset Creation (Designated) Regular updates may mean • Geographies & Disability postgraduate study Development (Optional) that exact module titles on the Year 2 • Research Project in Geography and other professional • Programming: Concepts to • Atmospheric Processes, Air • Graphic Design for Internet course may differ. For a complete • Geography Residential • Mountain Environments qualifications. Construction (Optional) Pollution & its Modelling & Multimedia (Optional) list of available modules, Field Course Overseas Field Course • Programming & • Graphic Design for please visit our website. • Mountain Environments, • Changing Places Regular updates may mean Scripting (Optional) Internet & Multimedia: Landscapes & Hazards Overseas Field Course that exact module titles on the • Introduction to Sound course may differ. For a complete Planning (Optional) • Introduction to Geographical • Work Placement Design (Optional) list of available modules, Information Systems • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing • Image & Meaning (Optional) please visit our website. • Natural Hazards 104 105 Also in partnership with Halesowen College, Herefordshire and Ludlow College and The Learning Institute
UCAS Code: Single Honours: W210 Joint Honours: see p42 Graphic Design BA (Hons) Health & Social Care FdSc UCAS Code: L511 FdSc
BA (Hons) Requirements This course combines creative ability with expertise in computer Assessment Studying this course will prepare you to work with children or young Assessment Requirements technology to develop excellent communication skills in people, vulnerable adults, older people, individuals with disabilities 104 UCAS tariff points A wide range of methods: Wide variety of assessment 32 UCAS tariff points graphic design, web design and multimedia. Throughout, or chronic disease and people with mental health problems. An Access to HE continuous assessment; types, including practical Access to HE there will be many opportunities for you to work on live essential element of the course is work-based learning. You will work diploma welcome reflective development assessment, coursework diploma welcome projects and briefs set by clients from design and advertising in a health or social care placement in order to enable you to develop Successful applicants journal; reflective written assignments, reflective Shortlisted applicants consultancies, local industries and national brands. and apply knowledge and skills to the support of service users. are invited to provide a reports; presentations; practice and portfolio work, may be invited to an portfolio for consideration Graphic Design is an exciting, motivating programme, created and practical work. This Foundation degree meets the National Occupational Standards project work, individual applicant day where you Graphic Design Read more: p185 by highly experienced and enthusiastic staff to match evolving for this sector and has been designed in partnership with employers. and group presentations, will be provided with industry requirements. Starting before University entry, we case studies and reports. further information Care & Social Health Course Features Health and Social Care is a rapidly changing, complex and multi- provide advice and direction on your portfolio, and we then Enhanced Disclosure –– Single or Joint Honours dimensional area in terms of study and practice. The course offers foster a communal spirit both throughout the course, and & Barring Service and authentic and innovative work-based learning as an integral Course Features through links with our graduates so that we can learn from –– You will be encouraged health check required part of its design. You become involved in a two-way process of –– A significant component of the Joint Honours their experiences after graduation, in the world of design. to enter national and Read more: p185 international design higher-level learning, with an ongoing interplay of theory and course consists of work-based Two subjects, one degree. You will be encouraged to develop your creative, imaginative and competitions. The ultimate practice and where one environment supports learning in the learning. Applicants who See all the options: p42 critical skills within a design context while gaining experience shop window for your work other. You will also have a positive impact on service provision are not currently employed Popular combinations: in design and professional practice. You will be presented at Worcester is the Graduate through a range of innovative projects which are developed in an environment working Animation BA (Hons) p47 with live briefs, presenting face-to-face with real clients, Show in your final year, which and designed in partnership with service users and carers. in a health or social care Consider these... both as an individual and as a member of a small team. setting will need to secure a Creative Media BA provides the opportunity The degree can be studied full-time over two years. The taught Applied Health & Social placement in a suitable setting, (Hons) p79 The course will also enable you to communicate effectively to show your work to the component of the course will normally be delivered on one day Care BA (Hons) equating to one day a week Illustration BA (Hons) p113 to different audiences and to develop all the key skills public, your peer group, and a week across two semesters per year. Top-up Degree p48 for the duration of the course sought by employers, including writing and presentation, to potential employers Child & Adolescent Mental or 200 hours in each year research and evaluation skills, and the ability to work –– Excellent facilities include Location of Study Health FdSc p70 independently and in small production teams. new Art House Studios –– Flexible programme to meet Mental Health FdSc / This course is delivered at the University of Worcester and also learning needs for specific –– The course achieved CertHE p132 Your Career This emphasis on professionalism has consistently resulted in partnership at Halesowen College, Herefordshire and Ludlow contexts or service user groups Graduates from this in very high levels of graduate employability. over 87% overall student College, and The Learning Institute in the South West. course have gone on to satisfaction in the 2017 work in sectors such as: National Student Survey Progression Print publishing On completion, you are eligible to apply for direct entry to a third year BSc or BA (Hons) Your Career Graphic design Top-up degree at the University of Worcester, for example BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Health and social care Web design Mental Health or BA (Hons) Applied Health & Social Care. Satisfactory completion of the is increasingly delivered Course Content Foundation Degree may also provide a route into the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme, subject Marketing by a range of different Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 to selection and recruitment processes. The option also exists for those students who complete Television and film practitioners in a wide • Design: Skills & Theory • Graphic Information Design • Major Project (mandatory) the Foundation Degree, who are also working in a health care setting with access to a nurse variety of settings. Online games (mandatory) • Publication Design • Awards & Exhibition mentor to complete a 2+2 route, gaining direct entry to year 2 of the University of Worcester Graduates can expect Digital publishing BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult or Mental Health) programme. This is subject to selection and • Graphic Design & Typography • Internet & Multimedia (mandatory) greater employability Postgraduate study recruitment processes, availability of places and completion of Recognition of Prior Learning. • Creative Digital Imaging (mandatory) • Illustration Genres and enhanced promotion prospects. There will be • Illustration: Image & Text • Digital Photography & • Studio Photography opportunities open to Image Manipulation • Illustration & Printmaking • Live Brief Course Content you in health and care • Opening Sequences & • Introduction to Animation • 24 hour Pressure • Effective Communication • Health & Social Care: • Individual Project Work- sectors, voluntary and Compositing for TV & Cinema • Introduction to Digital Sound Projects (mandatory) & Ethical Practice Legislation, Policy based Learning private organisations. • 3D Modelling & Texturing Alternatively, you may • Concept Visualisation • Industry Brief • Understanding & Promoting & Best Practice Regular updates may mean choose to go onto further (mandatory) • Children’s Book Design • Green Design Health & Wellbeing • Understanding Teamworking that exact module titles on the study at degree level. Across the Life Course in Professional Practice • Multimedia in Context Regular updates may mean course may differ. For a complete (mandatory) that exact module titles on the • Personal & Professional • Applied Human Biology & list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete Development in the Workplace Managing Health Conditions please visit our website. list of available modules, • Applied Research & • Reviewing Academic Literature please visit our website. Evidence-based Practice in Health & Social Care
106 107 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: V100 Single Honours: B150 Joint Honours: see p42 History BA (Hons) Human Biology BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) Requirements Worcester has a long-standing reputation for offering an exciting Assessment Explore the biology of human beings, and their relationship with Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc and stimulating History course delivered in a supportive and their environment. Our stimulating course is taught by enthusiastic, 112 UCAS tariff points Essays, examinations, Wide range of assessment types, 96 UCAS tariff points must informal atmosphere. experienced tutors who have a real passion for their subject. (Single Hons) documentary analysis, including seminar papers, tests, include A Level Biology Specialist laboratory and computing facilities are excellent and the and A Level in another
History 104 UCAS tariff points This course offers you the opportunity to study the political, cultural presentations, book and practical reports, presentations course features a practical, hands-on emphasis. Not only does this science, Maths or Statistics (Joint Hons) and social history of Britain, Europe and the wider world from the film reviews, timed tests and examinations (including help you to understand key concepts, it also provides you with the Access to HE 16th to 20th centuries. and dissertation. practical examinations). 104 UCAS tariff points must diploma welcome specialist skills demanded by employers. You will enjoy a friendly, include A Level Biology A History degree is the first step on the path to a wide range of supportive learning environment; at Worcester, you are not just Access to HE Read more: p185 Course Features Human Biology careers and you will develop analytical, communication, research another face in the crowd. Course Features diploma welcome and organisational skills that are highly valued by employers. –– Single Honours or Single Honours students will In your first year you will develop a comprehensive understanding Other qualifications will You will have numerous opportunities for volunteering and work Joint Honours take a module on project and of the structure and functions of living organisms appropriate to the be taken into account experience, which take advantage of the department’s strong –– Optional History Work career development in Year course. In Years 2 and 3 the modules become more specialised. when considering your links with the media and heritage industries in the region. Experience module 2 that not only prepares you application. Typical BTEC Subjects central to Human Biology such as Cell Biology are delivered Joint Honours for the final year independent entry would be DMM The first year of the course is designed to support your transition to –– Many modules based on in double modules to allow for suitable development of the subject Two subjects, one degree. study but also enables you to studying History at University as you encounter a range of new and staff research expertise and for the delivery of important subject-specific and generic skills. Read more: p185 See all the options: p42 reflect on the skills you have exciting topics. The second and third years enable you to study the –– Opportunity to study Popular combinations: In your final year, you will undertake an independent study which gained and prepares you for your types of history that appeal to you, with increasing emphasis on abroad for a semester is a double module, designed in Year 2. Past topics have included: biological career after university. Archaeology & Heritage selecting your own areas of research in the final year. The content of Studies BA (Hons) p49 many modules benefit from the internationally renowned research • amplification of ancient human DNA Joint Honours English Literature and publications of the experienced staff. Throughout your time at • the antimicrobial effects of mouthwash against oral biofilms BA (Hons) p95 Worcester you will benefit from working with lecturers who are Two subjects, one degree. • relationship between caffeine consumption and memory retention Journalism BA (Hons) p119 dedicated, passionate and, above all, extremely supportive. See all the options: p42. Politics BA (Hons) p150 • intake of essential fatty acids and cognition Popular combinations: in young and aged individuals Sociology BA (Hons) p157 Human Nutrition • second to fourth digit ratio and correlations with BSc (Hons) p112 aggression, memory retention and handedness Psychology BSc (Hons) p153
Your Career The course prepares you to undertake further Your Career training or postgraduate This course will prepare you research and to work in a for a number of different range of areas including: Course Content Course Content career paths including: Law and policing • Studying History • Suffrage, Sexuality & Struggle: • History Work Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Pharmaceutical Industry Accountancy and • Making of the Modern World Women’s History 1900-2000 Experience Module • Cell Biology • Molecular Genetics • Advanced Human Medical and laboratory financial services commercial representatives • Faith & Fire: The Early • The German Empire • The "Good War": The • Introduction to Human • Human Genetics Systems Physiology Media and marketing Modern World • Japan's World, 1854-1951 USA & World War Two Biology & Disease • Research Project Postgraduate studies • Human Systems Physiology including Masters in Historical research and Regular updates may mean • Ideology & Conflict in • Nationalism • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Project & Career Development • Mammalian Reproduction Dietetics, Physician Associate heritage industries that exact module titles on the Europe Since 1789 • Home Fronts: Myths, and other MSc options Hospitality and retail course may differ. For a complete Year 1: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules • Reconstructing the Past Narratives, Images Year 2: Optional modules Postgraduate research Public service and list of available modules, • Introduction to • Microbiology • Parasitology degrees including administration • People, Politics & Power: & Experiences please visit our website. Human Nutrition • Pharmacology MPhil and PhD 19th Century Britain • Nazi Germany • Medical Forensic Science Teaching and social work • Comparative Animal • Infectious Agents & Allergens • Forensic DNA Analysis Routes into medical • TV History • Conflict, Stability & Change: Physiology and dental schools Twentieth-Century Britain • Molecular & Cellular Biology • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Historical Research • Introduction to Teacher training Regular updates may mean • Politics, Religion & Society • Witchcraft & the Devil Forensic Biology that exact module titles on the Graduate NHS Scientist in Ireland Since 1690 • British Imperialism 1784-1972 • Introduction to course may differ. For a complete Training Programme • The "American Century," • Atlantic Slave Trade Biological Chemistry list of available modules, Working with the Police 1917-2001 please visit our website. and Armed Forces
108 109 UCAS Code: CC11 Human Biology MBiol Human Geography BA (Hons) UCAS Code: L701 MBiol
Requirements We are living through an age of unprecedented scientific discovery, Assessment With its wide range of interesting modules, Human Geography is a Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) with mapping of the human genome and potential of stem cell great way for you to learn about the connections between people 96 UCAS tariff points must A variety of assessment methods –– Poster presentations 104-120 UCAS tariff points research revolutionising understanding of how our bodies work. and their broader environment. Exploring the impact of social, include A Level Biology have been devised to test a Access to HE economic, cultural and political change on places and regions is –– Projects and A Level in another The University of Worcester adopts a practical approach to learning, range of skills. Assessment diploma welcome science, Maths or Statistics vitally important within the dynamic world of the 21st century. –– Essays with new laboratories equipped with the latest technologies, so types include seminar papers, –– Seminar presentations Shortlisted candidates may 104 UCAS tariff points must you can get hands-on with the topics that interest you the most. tests, reports, presentations and In your first year you will explore the fundamentals of this be invited for interview Human Biology –– Oral presentations include A Level Biology examinations (including practical exciting and dynamic subject, learning subject knowledge In year 1 you will develop an understanding of structure and Read more: p185 Access to HE examinations). You will write and skills essential for more advanced study. Modules at –– Reflective journals functions of living organisms. In years 2 and 3 the modules diploma welcome a report and undertake a viva this level allow you to find out more about the fascinating –– Video podcasts become more specialised. Subjects central to Human Biology Geography Human Other qualifications will for your year 4 dissertation. research and consultancy activities undertaken by staff. –– Exams be taken into account such as Cell Biology are delivered in double modules for suitable when considering your development of the subject and for delivery of important skills. What really sets this course apart from others is its practical, Course Features application. Typical BTEC Course Features hands-on emphasis. As a student at Worcester, you will enjoy Consider these... Years 1 to 3 contain the same modules as the BSc (Hons) course, entry would be DMM –– Study in a friendly and a generous fieldwork programme, seminars, computer-based –– Local and residential Geography BSc (Hons) p105 which offers excellent practical hands-on experience. In year 3 you supportive environment practicals and so much more. These activities help you to fieldwork opportunities Physical Geography Read more: p185 undertake an Independent Study which will have been designed in understand subject knowledge and develop a wide range of in the UK and overseas BSc (Hons) p147 year 2. Past topics have included amplification of ancient human –– Excellent industry links specialist and transferable skills, invaluable for employment –– Excellent access to a wide DNA, relationship between ACTN3 gene, 577 SNP allele variations (e.g. Shimadzu, NHS) Primary & Outdoor or further study. This approach, repeatedly praised by external range of specialist equipment Education BA (Hons) p151 and speed/strength performance phenotypes, and antimicrobial –– Independent study/thesis experts, is complemented by an assessment strategy that and state-of-the-art effects of curry spices. Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological –– Staff active in biomedical focuses on coursework rather than formal examinations. mapping technologies Consider this... Science Integrated Masters courses but subject specialisation will research, for informed and –– Innovative approaches Human Biology BSc be achieved by varying selection of topics within each module. up-to-date teaching Human Geography courses are not all the same. Come (Hons) p109 along to one of our open days and find out for yourself. to learning and teaching Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our Integrated –– Increase employment that engage with real- Your Career Masters programme compared with other institutions. It will offer chances for scientific world topics and issues Our previous graduates students valuable insights into applied and commercial research jobs or PhD degrees –– Strong links with local have gone on to a rather than just pure research. The module takes advantage of –– Option to transfer to BSc employers provide wide range of careers Your Career current commercial/applied research expertise in our Charles (Hons) Human Biology opportunities for you in areas such as: The course prepares you Darwin Laboratories including the specialised research unit. for a number of career to conduct exciting and Environmental consultancy innovative research projects paths including: Geographical information Working with the Police systems (GIS) management and Armed Forces Urban planning Pharmaceutical Industry Local government Medical and laboratory Conservation commercial representatives Course Content Course Content Civil Service Postgraduate studies including Masters in Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules Year 4 Year 1 • Contemporary Debates • Town & Country Planning Research Dietetics, Physician • Cell Biology • Research Methods • Geographical Investigations in Human Geography • Architecture & the Teaching Associate and other • Microbiology • Introduction to Human • Applied & • People & Place • Geographies of Development Built Heritage MSc options • Medical Forensic Science Alternatively, you may Biology & Disease Commercial Research • Country & the City • Rural Geography • Heritage Tourism & Postgraduate research • Infectious Agents & Allergens wish to continue to degrees including • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Integrated Masters Thesis/ • Unequal World • Urban Geography Place Promotion • Molecular & Cellular Biology postgraduate study MPhil and PhD Project in Human Biology • Environment & Development Year 1: Optional modules • Introduction to Heritage • Architecture & the and other professional Year 3: Mandatory modules in Sub-Saharan Africa Routes into medical • Introduction to Regular updates may mean • Climate Change: People, Built Heritage qualifications. and dental schools • Advanced Human Human Nutrition that exact module titles on the Politics & Action • Heritage Tourism & • Geographies & Disability Teacher training Systems Physiology course may differ. For a complete • Comparative Animal Physiology • Environmental Issues: Place Promotion Regular updates may mean Graduate NHS Scientist • Research Project list of available modules, Past, Present & Future that exact module titles on the Training Programme • Introduction to Forensic Biology please visit our website. Year 3 • Mammalian Reproduction course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to • An Introduction to • Research Project in list of available modules, Biological Chemistry Year 3: Optional modules Sustainability Human Geography please visit our website. • Parasitology Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 2 • Changing Places • Molecular Genetics • Pharmacology • Human Geography Residential Field Course • Human Genetics • Forensic DNA Analysis Field Course • Work Placement • Human Systems Physiology • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Researching Human • GIS Geography • Project & Career Development • Political Geography • Geographical • Countryside Conservation Information Systems & Agricultural Change 110 111 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: B400 Single Honours: W220 Joint Honours: see p42 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements The Human Nutrition course at the University of Worcester offers Assessment Illustration is yet again becoming a very popular role player Assessment Requirements you an opportunity to explore the connections between food in visual communication: from comics and picture books to 96 UCAS tariff points must We use a wide range of Reflective reports; practical work; 104 UCAS tariff points constituents, diet and health, with an emphasis on practical political commentary and experimental illustration. As image include A Level Biology assessment types, including tutor-, self- and peer-assessment. Access to HE experience and real life scenarios. makers and problem solvers, illustrators can now, via the web and A Level in another seminar papers, posters, diploma welcome science, Maths or Statistics or personal contact, participate on an international level. The course will look in detail at the functions of nutrients and other reflective reports, presentations Course Features Shortlisted applicants may 104 UCAS tariff points must bioactive compounds. We will consider the processes that change and examinations (including Our Illustration course will introduce you to the contemporary be invited to provide a Illustration –– Single or Joint Honours include A Level Biology the amounts and activity of these components as they travel from practical examinations), designed illustration scene and to current as well as traditional techniques portfolio for consideration Access to HE farm to food, the factors that affect our ability to utilise them as to develop a range of skills that and applications. You could meet national and international –– A focus on employability Read more: p185 diploma welcome Human Nutrition they journey from mouth to metabolism and the consequences of can be transferred to a wide publishers, illustrators and speakers. You get the opportunity and on the international Other qualifications will insufficiency and imbalance on human health. variety of work environments. to show your portfolio and to exhibit extensively through illustration environment be taken into account our International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. –– Creative use of traditional We will look at our changing nutritional requirements as we grow when considering your techniques or digital application. Typical BTEC and age; the consequences of poor nutrition; and the work being Course Features You will get a comprehensive foundation in drawing techniques technology in state-of- entry would be DMM undertaken to improve the quality of food in our communities. –– The Human Nutrition course and image-making skills in the first year, leading to a wide range Joint Honours the-art facilities including Read more: p185 is a science-based degree of applications, from traditional techniques to digital imaging. Two subjects, one degree. You will have opportunities to develop a wide range of skills new Art House Studios See all the options: p42 –– The course develops all the including research, data collection and analysis, communication In Year 2, we cover contemporary applications of illustration –– A comprehensive foundation Popular combinations: competency areas required by skills, critical evaluation, dietary analysis and laboratory techniques. like picture books, graphic novels, editorial and lifestyle in drawing techniques the Association for Nutrition Animation BA (Hons) p47 You will also develop presentational and teamwork skills and the illustration, experimental illustration, reportage and advertising. and life drawing confidence to operate in a variety of environments. –– The course achieved 100% Creative & Professional In the third year, we guide you onto your professional –– Course content covers the Joint Honours student satisfaction in the Writing BA (Hons) p78 Taught by registered nutritionists and other experienced staff, there path through live briefs, competitions, independent history and theory of illustration Two subjects, one degree. 2017 National Student Survey Graphic Design will be ample opportunity to gain both laboratory and theoretical projects and self promotional exhibitions or material. See all the options: p42 –– Theory is embedded in modules BA (Hons) p106 skills in a hands-on approach that allows the development of Popular combinations: Our Illustration staff are internationally published, exhibited and not taught in a separate intellectual, practical and social skills relevant and acclaimed and will bring you into contact with the contextual study module Human Biology to the work of a nutritionist. BSc (Hons) p109 contemporary illustration environment. You will gain a wide –– The course achieved 100% range of transferable skills, for example research and analysis student satisfaction in the 2017 Psychology BSc (Hons) p153 techniques, problem-solving, communication and negotiation. National Student Survey Your Career Sports Studies BSc (Hons) p167 As the media industries expand, graduates will find career opportunities in: Authorial and/ or commissioned Your Career freelance illustration Nutritionists who can Graphic design look at evidence and make Course Content Course Content Teaching measured and reasoned Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Publishing judgments are required as: • Introduction to • The Food Supply Chain • Public Health Nutrition • Illustration: Origins & • Visual Statement (mandatory) • Final Research Project Human Nutrition Function (mandatory) (mandatory) Concept art for games Clinical nutritionists • Integrated Human Metabolism • Nutrition through the • Illustration Forms & & animation • Introduction to Human Human Life Cycle • Drawing (mandatory) Genres (mandatory) • Professional Practice Nutritional communicators • Project & Career Development Story writing Anatomy & Physiology • Human Nutrition & • Illustration: Digital • Entrepreneurial Practices (mandatory) Managers of health food shops • Work Experience Studio management • Health & Disease Disease Management Processes (mandatory) (mandatory) • Contemporary Practice Nutritionists in local and Advertising national government • Cell Biology • Independent Study • Illustration & Printmaking • Location Drawing & (mandatory) Postgraduate study Reportage (mandatory) • Authorial Practice (mandatory) Corporate and individual Regular updates may mean • Design: Skills & Theory consultants that exact module titles on the • Creative Digital Imaging • Sequential Illustration • Negotiated Project Public health nutritionists course may differ. For a complete • Creative Typography • 2D Animation Regular updates may mean Industrial nutritionists list of available modules, • Animation: Origins • Stop Motion Animation that exact module titles on the Research and please visit our website. & Functions • Publication Design course may differ. For a complete postgraduate study list of available modules, • Character & Characterisation • Children’s Book Design please visit our website. • Image & Text (mandatory)
112 113 In partnership with Iron Mill College, Exeter and Herefordshire and Ludlow College In partnership with Iron Mill College, Exeter
UCAS Code: B9K0 UCAS Code: 52B8, A Integrative Counselling BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Integrative Counselling FdA FdA/IC, A FdA
Requirements The BA (Hons) top-up programme is an innovative, exciting Assessment This two year, professional degree programme is delivered at Assessment Requirements and contemporary programme that will allow you to develop Iron Mill College, in Exeter. The course is designed to qualify Foundation Degree (FdA) The programme is delivered via The programme is delivered via 30 hours minimum of an impressive professional portfolio of skills to take into competent, confident and creative counsellors, who stand out Counselling award at lectures, debates, presentations, lectures, debates, presentations, preliminary counselling Levels 4 and 5, meeting employment and enhance your career. You can develop from the crowd as highly professional graduates, well-equipped training (attended, as audio-visual materials, group audio-visual materials, group BACP supervised practice your counselling knowledge and skills in a specialist area, for entering the workplace. It will give participants the space opposed to online, training) exercises, skills practices, process exercises, skills practices,
BA Top-up (Hons) Degree to gain new understanding, deeper self-awareness, greater requirements of 100 hours conduct a literature review on a chosen area and undertake 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or groups, reflective practice, case confidence, and feel well-resourced personally and professionally. professional portfolio, process minimum, or equivalent. a negotiated work-based learning project of your choice. above) including English presentation, and project work. groups, reflective practice, case Applicants not meeting The course focuses attention on the importance, quality and this requirement will be The programme encourages a wider view of counselling in the In addition, your supervised presentation, recorded client 32 UCAS tariff points depth of relationship as the central component of therapeutic from a minimum of 1
individually assessed by 21st century, including the exciting developments in the present placement (counselling hours) work discussed with examiner Integrative Counselling work. It provides an opportunity to be part of a creative, A Level (or equivalent) at the Programme Leader, and the future of the profession. It includes experiential and practice will allow you to apply and project work. In addition, developing, supportive group, and make lifelong friendships. Grade C or above and a and must provide further theoretical learning in a unique classroom setting, with outstanding your learning and gain valuable your supervised placement evidence of qualifications maximum of 3 A Levels. individual support from our highly experienced teaching team. experience and confidence. Teaching takes place one day per week at Iron Mill College. practice will allow you to apply Applicants not meeting at Level 5 or higher During the 2 years of the course, participants are also required to your learning and gain valuable Teaching takes place one day per week at Iron Mill College in Assessment methods include these requirements will Be in practice as a undertake approximately 60-100 hours of work-based learning, experience and confidence. Exeter or Herefordshire and Ludlow College. During the course, case discussions, work-based be individually assessed counsellor. It is expected at least 40 hours of personal therapy and, after 6 months and for other appropriate you are also required to undertake approximately 30-50 hours report and presentations, that as qualified counsellors having passed a 'competence to practice' assessment, 100 qualifications and / Integrative Counselling Course Features students will enter the of work-based learning, 20 hours of personal therapy and also literature reviews and essays. hours of placement (one-to-one client counselling work) with or experience, and –– Qualifies graduates to practice programme with counselling continue your counselling practice (achieving a minimum of appropriate levels of supervision. You will also need to allow time will be required to practice arranged in advance 50 counselling hours during the programme) with supervision Course Features for independent guided study and assessment preparation. as professional counsellors demonstrate their ability Be willing to undertake to BACP requirements. You will also need to allow time for –– Meets requirements for to study at this level –– Graduates of the Foundation As well as attending timetabled teaching days at the college a DBS (Disclosure & independent guided study and assessment preparation. full membership of the Degree (FdA) in Integrative (1 day per week), you will spend time attending placement, Be willing to undertake Barring Service) check, BACP (MBACP status) Counselling can 'top up' supervision and work-based learning (typically around 1 day per a DBS (Disclosure and plus an Occupational Barring Service) check, their award and obtain a week in total), undertaking personal therapy (approximately Health check, during the plus an Occupational 1 hour per week) as well as independent guided study and Progression application process University Honours Degree Health check, during the Read more: p185 in one year of extra study preparation for assessment (approximately 2-3 days per week). Graduates eligible for application process progression to BA (Hons) –– We also welcome applications Read more: p185 Integrative Counselling, to top from other qualified up to a full Honours Degree counsellors – this course offers in just one year of study. an excellent opportunity Your Career Consider this... to refresh and update The Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling programme Integrative Counselling your professional skills provides the opportunity for advancement in a variety of counselling- Location of Study Consider these... FdA p115 related careers, and for counselling practitioners to advance beyond Run as a partnership between Integrative Counselling Location of Study their current role. The programme provides valuable links with employers the University of Worcester and BA (Hons) Top-up Course Content through both the placement and work-based learning components, Iron Mill College, Exeter, students Run as a partnership between Degree p114 as well as networking opportunities within the community. study at Iron Mill College. • Advanced Professional Practice the University of Worcester Counselling FdSc p76 Your Career • Specialist Work-based Learning and Iron Mill College, Exeter, For more details, please see the course page on the Iron Mill website: http://www.ironmill.co.uk/advanced-courses/ This BA (Hons) provides • Research for Counselling and Herefordshire and Ludlow foundation-degree-in-integrative-counselling the opportunity for Practitioners College, students study at Iron advancement in a variety • Counselling in the 21st Century Mill College or Herefordshire of counselling-related and Ludlow College. careers. With advanced Course Content theoretical and applied Regular updates may mean knowledge and the that exact module titles on the Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean development of specialist course may differ. For a complete • The Art of Relationship • The ‘Here & Now’ Encounter that exact module titles on the expertise, graduates are list of available modules, • Professional Competence • Creative Arts Therapies course may differ. For a complete able to make a real impact please visit our website. • The Neuroscience • Counselling in Context list of available modules, on service provision. The please visit our website. programme provides links of Relationship • The Process of Change with employers through the • A Sense of Self • Professional Development 2 placement and work-based • Professional Development 1 • Professional Practice learning component.
114 115 Integrated Working with International Business 1 year full-time UCAS Code: LX53 Children & Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees UCAS Code: N121
Requirements Integrated working with children and families is a multidisciplinary Assessment International Business BA (Hons) Assessment Requirements subject relating to the study of children from birth to nineteen but International Finance BA (Hons) Foundation degree, Early Varied assessment methods A wide variety of assessment Students must have with specific focus on birth to eight years in the context of the wider Years FdA, DipHE, HND are used to make sure your methods including case studies, successfully completed the family, culture and society. The provision of this course on a full-time or equivalent qualification final grade is an accurate market profile research projects, first two years of a degree, in Early Childhood Studies or part-time basis means that you will receive an integrated and These two Top-up degrees offer a wide range of options and or have obtained an HND or reflection of your performance opportunities for specialisation. You will be encouraged to apply reports, presentations, business BA Top-up (Hons) Degree or related subject holistic approach to the subject, which encourages different Foundation degree in either during the course. Knowledge, simulations and examinations. BA Top-up (Hons) Degrees perspectives and respect for children, families and other the concepts and theories discussed to real-world settings and International Business or GCSE English at Grade C/4 understanding and skills are or equivalent is desirable. professional roles. to develop your practical skills. You will have the opportunity Business plus experience of assessed, as well as your Applicants can access to extend your knowledge and skills relating to the study of Course Features studying or working in an The course content and structure have been developed to reflect presentation and communication international environment. equivalency tests available international business and/or experience of an international culture. –– Single Honours through the University a student-centred approach, enabling students from diverse but skills. Assessment methods Overseas students with relevant educational and professional backgrounds to build on include essays, journals, You will be taught in a highly supportive environment –– Taught by international an equivalent qualification GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 by international scholars with international practitioner scholars with international to the above will also be is desirable, please note previous learning and experience in working with children and presentations, displays, reports, and consultant experience e.g. WHO, World Bank, consultant/practitioner expected to have IELTS that you may need this as a families. Reflective thinking and action are essential to your seminars and research projects. engagement with lifelong learning and professional development. Shell, BP, Toyota, Mercedes, Bank of China, as well as experience 6.0 or above, with no qualification for employment element less than 5.5 when you graduate The subject draws on different disciplines and professional Course Content governments in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. –– One-year top-up degree backgrounds to reflect the complexity of children’s lives and their We encourage applications Experience of working with Modules include: Alongside your academic development, you will be able International Business development. You are supported in the development of a personal from those who have young children and families to develop your key transferable skills, including project (or are working towards) philosophy of professional values and continuous improvement. An Enhanced Disclosure –– Professional Practice & Inquiry management, problem-solving, planning, analysis, organisation appropriate qualifications & Barring Service check is The course is also offered at two of our partner colleges; at –– Independent Study and implementation. You will become an efficient communicator, in business, which would required for this course Halesowen College (evenings) and at Herefordshire and Ludlow –– Safeguarding Learning while enhancing your teamwork and leadership skills. allow entry direct to Year 3 Supportive academic College (daytime). & Development There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Access to HE reference diploma welcome –– Integrated Support for Access to HE diploma and The Top-up degree is also offered as a Flexible and Distributed Children & Families: Policy, Read more: p185 non-standard entry routes Learning (FDL) route, with the option of selecting modules from are welcome. We encourage either face-to-face attendance or the option FDL of monthly Practice & Leadership
Integrated Working with Children & Families & Families Children with Working Integrated applications from candidates face-to-face and online learning. who can provide evidence of their ability to work at Level 6 and substantial Consider these... experience in the children Business Management and families sector BA (Hons) p63 If your qualification Course Content International Business is not listed, please Management BA contact admissions@ Your Career Core modules: Business Options (Availability • International Business Project (Hons) p118 worcester.ac.uk or Integrated Working with Children & Families graduates have knowledge of International Business subject to award title selected • International Marketing* 01905 855111 for advice and prior study) the education and care of children from birth to eight years, giving a foundation BA (Hons) • International Banking for a range of careers within childcare and education professions, including: • Intercultural Perspectives • Audit & Ethics & Finance* • International Business Strategy –– Social work –– Youth and community work The Top-up degree also • Brand Management • Managing Emerging Issues Your Career • Business Options • Consultancy Project • Marketing in the Digital Age –– Teacher training –– Ofsted inspector in early years provides the academic route These courses are ideal Consider these... for individuals who wish –– Children’s charities –– Children’s centre manager International Finance • Corporate Reporting & • Spin Doctors, Lobbyists & preparation for an Early Childhood (Professional to gain Early Years Teacher BA (Hons) Performance Management Other Hidden Persuaders –– Nurseries –– Play therapist international business Practice) BA (Hons) p87 Status (EYTS) – please see • Intercultural Perspectives • Collaborative Leadership • Strategic Financial career in all trading Early Years Initial Teacher –– Children and family centres –– Early years advisor p90 for more information • International Banking • Contemporary Advertising: Management* businesses who import/ Training p90 about this opportunity. –– Schools –– Teaching assistant & Finance Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More • Strategic Challenges of HRM export as well as in Education Studies multinational corporations, –– The NHS –– Primary teaching • Strategic Financial • E-business *These modules are mandatory BA (Hons) p92 international trade –– Educational psychology –– Play developmental officer Management for some award titles. Primary Initial Teacher • Economics for Business* organisations, government, • Business Options Education (with QTS) –– Child advocacy services • Enhancing Organisations Regular updates may mean transportation or BA (Hons) p175 & Employability that exact module titles on the international aid. Professional Practice • International Business course may differ. For a complete Alternatively, they BA (Hons) Top-up Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. Strategy* list of available modules, are an excellent entry Degree p152 For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. please visit our website. route to postgraduate • Innovation & Intrapreneurship (Masters) study.
116 117 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: International Business UCAS Code: N120 3-year, Single Honours: P500 N122 4-year Management BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements Begin an exciting journey towards a fulfilling career Assessment Journalism at Worcester is one of a select number Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) in international business management. of courses across the UK with professional, industry 112 UCAS tariff points A wide variety of assessment Newsday activities, essays, presentations, 104 UCAS tariff points accreditation from the prestigious Broadcast and GCSE Maths and You will spend six months studying abroad at one of our partner methods including case studies, content generation, final major project or Shortlisted applicants Journalism Training Council. It offers you the English Language at universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand or the market profile research projects, written dissertation. The only examined for Single Honours Grade C/4 or above opportunity to become multi-skilled and meet USA. You can opt to study foreign languages and take a one- reports, presentations, business subjects are law and ethics and, for those are interviewed
the needs of today’s media environment. The Journalism Access to HE year paid placement (in the UK or overseas). Our network simulations and examinations. on a print pathway, shorthand if chosen. Access to HE course has strong and active links with industry, diploma welcome of academic staff, business coaches, worldwide partner diploma welcome including the Royal Television Society and a Media Read more: p185 Universities and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Candidates should have Course Features Diversity Partnership with the BBC, which has led Course Features will support you as you launch your international career. good English Language skills –– Gain an insight into to direct employment. There are equally close –– We have strong connections with the Royal Single Honours applicants With its focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary international business ties with newspapers, magazines, websites, the Television Society and students benefit for whom English is not issues (such as globalisation, emerging markets, protectionism, city’s youth radio station and PR agencies in the management and explore from workshops with the BBC academy their first language require Consider these... demographic changes, more rapid global communications the latest thinking in area and our students regularly win awards in and enter prestigious competitions. IELTS 6.5 or above and environmental sustainability), this flexible degree will accountancy, advertising, print journalism at prestigious industry events. Business Management –– BJTC industry accreditation Read more: p185 signal that you are a well-networked, culturally-aware economics, entrepreneurship, BA (Hons) p63 The course provides grounding in journalism theory –– Single or Joint Honours and commercially-focussed graduate. You will be able to finance, human resources, Business Studies and practice and, through a hands-on approach, –– Modern multi-platform approach demonstrate that you have the knowledge of international law, leadership, marketing,
International Business Management Management Business International BA (Hons) p66 introduces you to the concept of multi-platform –– Pathways enable distinctive timetables business, the intercultural awareness, management project management, public delivery. Mobile and web technology are integrated capabilities and language skills that employers most value. relations and sustainability –– Theory integrated into practice into the newsroom linked to two new radio studios –– Strong focus on work placements/industry links Your Career –– Work with academics who Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, and a digital TV studio, with the latest software The University of have extensive experience –– Teaching: experts providing small group support societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add being available for a range of media productions. Worcester Journalism of international business Your Career to your university experience and personal development. Drones are also used for news gathering. course will provide management, consultancy or Joint Honours The international focus you with practical There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. running their own business There is scope for you to develop specialist skills Two subjects, one degree. See all the of this course enhances as you move into Years 2 and 3, with a range skills to work as a: –– Gain Associate Membership options: p42. Popular combinations: your career opportunities. of pathways including magazine production, Journalist – broadcast, of the Chartered –– Creative Media BA (Hons) p79 Many jobs in international photography, online content, broadcast, sports and print or online business involve sales Management Institute politics. A wide range of module options enables –– English Language BA (Hons) p94 Copywriter – e.g. and marketing working you to create your own distinct programme. There –– English Literature BA (Hons) p95 publishing and advertising for an international are also opportunities to study abroad for one –– History BA (Hons) p108 where accuracy and corporation, initially as a semester. You will be taught essential and up-to- clarity are essential management trainee. You –– Media & Culture BA (Hons) p131 Course Content date techniques by industry experts which will help Researcher – radio, TV, will also find opportunities make you more attractive to prospective employers. –– Politics BA (Hons) p150 publishing or marketing to work in international Year 1 • SME Management • Internship II (Double) –– Screenwriting BA (Hons) p155 where being able to mine trade, international • Unlocking Individual • The Global Economy: • Strategic Challenges information is critical finance, importing and –– Sports Studies BSc (Hons) p167 Potential (Double) Institutions, Trade & FDI for HRM (Double) Public Relations Officer – exporting, transportation journalism training • Customer Insight & • Strategic Financial and logistics, travel, Year 3 highly regarded Marketing (Double) Management (Double) international aid and • International Business Communications and • Generation Digital (Double) foreign affairs. Strategy (Double) Regular updates may mean Course Content Social Media Manager – • Financial Management • Intercultural Business that exact module titles on the up-to-date technical • Introduction to Journalism: print production modules • Sports: opportunities to Perspectives (Double) course may differ. For a complete knowledge sought after • Foreign Language or This provides grounding in (Years 2 and 3). This forms complete many assignments Data Driven Decisions list of available modules, Postgraduate student – Options the theory and practice of part of the print pathway in sports related topics and a please visit our website. specialised subjects like Year 2 • Advertising & Digital journalism with students • Work Placement modules dedicated module in year 2 investigative or fashion • Unlocking Organisational Communications (Double) being introduced to the (Years 1 and 2). Many modules • Final Year Projects (equivalent journalism or areas Potential (Double) • Applied Economics concept of multi-platform offer support with publication to a dissertation) involve like teaching or law content from the outset Options • Brand Management and broadcast to enhance CVs. a 100% practical project • Digital Journalism Techniques: Shorthand is offered in Year 2 or 50% project and 50% • Creating a High • Business Innovation & Performance Workforce This is a theme running • Law, Ethics and Society extended academic essay Entrepreneurship (Double) throughout Years 1 and 2, (Years 1 and 2) and Reporting Regular updates may mean • Financial Markets • Corporate Reputation introducing students to key Politics (Years 2 and 3) that exact module titles on the & Investment Management skills that will open up a provide a critical backbone to course may differ. For a complete • Integrated Marketing whole range of employment • Digital & Social Media working in the media sphere list of available modules, Communications opportunities. In Years 2 Marketing (Double) • Specialist modules include the please visit our website. and 3 there are ‘as live’ • Lifestyle Marketing • International Banking photojournalism strand (Years Newsday modules • Market Insight & Finance (Double) 1, 2 and 3), TV research, sports • Managing Successful Projects • International Marketing • Feature Writing (Years 1 and and multi-camera studio work 118 2) and magazine or newspaper 119 Law with Criminology UCAS Code: M100 Law LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) UCAS Code: M10L
LLB (Hons) (Hons) LLB The LLB degree at Worcester is a qualifying law This is a qualifying law degree and is Requirements Assessment Assessment Requirements (Hons) LLB degree and is accredited by the Solicitors accredited by the Solicitors Regulation 120 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods include examinations, Assessment methods include examinations, 120 UCAS tariff points Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. Authority and the Bar Standards Board. Law (typically BBB at A Level) essays and reports, case notes, moots, essays and reports, case notes, moots, (typically BBB at A Level) GCSE English at Grade C/4 The LLB degree covers all the foundation subjects oral presentations, research projects and The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at oral presentations, research projects and GCSE English at Grade or above required to pass the ‘Academic Stage’ – the first work or clinic based assessment. the University of Worcester aims to provide work or clinic based assessment. C/4 or above Applicants for whom English step in your journey to qualifying as a barrister an intellectually stimulating and cohesive Applicants for whom is not their first language or a solicitor. programme of study. The degree also aims English is not their first require IELTS 6.5 or above Course Features to enhance your legal knowledge of criminal Course Features language require IELTS At the School of Law we aim to produce high with no element less than 5.5 –– Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) law by contextualising your studies in a wider –– Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) 6.5 or above with no Applicants may be calibre Law graduates, equipped with a good grasp element less than 5.5 –– Blended theoretical and practical theoretical focus on contested social scientific –– Blended theoretical and practical invited for interview of substantive legal subjects and current legal Applicants may be
explanations for crime, victimisation and deviance. Law with Criminology issues; a questioning mind and the ability to approach brings Law to life approach brings Law to life Access to HE diploma invited for interview welcome, 25 Level 3 credits engage in high level problem solving and a strong –– Professional volunteering opportunities At the School of Law we aim to produce high –– Professional volunteering opportunities Access to HE diploma at merit or distinction from sense of community engagement and client care. –– Supportive, encouraging environment calibre Law graduates, equipped with a good –– Supportive, encouraging environment welcome, 25 Level 3 credits the total Level 3 credits Above all, we aspire to make the University of grasp of substantive legal subjects and current –– Specialist options, including Sports, –– Specialist options, including Sports, at merit or distinction from required for diploma Worcester an outstanding and inclusive place at legal issues; a questioning mind and the ability the total Level 3 credits Human Rights, Employment, Disability, Human Rights, Employment, Disability, which to study Law. to engage in high level problem solving and required for diploma Read more: p185 Company and Family Law Company and Family Law a strong sense of community engagement The teaching team is made up of barristers, Read more: p185 –– Work with our research centres, such and client care. Above all, we aspire to make –– Work with our research centres, such solicitors and legal academics with a range of as the Centre for Violence Prevention, the University of Worcester an outstanding as the Centre for Violence Prevention, research interests and professional experience. to enhance your learning and inclusive place at which to study Law. to enhance your learning All the team are highly experienced and motivated –– Purpose built courtroom and –– Purpose-built courtroom and Consider these... lecturers and active researchers in their areas, The teaching team is made up of barristers, specialist teaching facilities specialist teaching facilities Law with Forensic as well as legal academic experts in their fields. solicitors and legal academics with a range of Consider these... Psychology LLB –– Work in our Legal Advice Centre giving research interests and professional experience. All –– Work in our Legal Advice Centre giving Law with Forensic (Hons) p122 advice to the public on legal issues, under the team are highly experienced and motivated advice to the public on legal issues, under Psychology LLB Law with Criminology the supervision of practising lawyers lecturers and active researchers in their areas, as the supervision of practising lawyers (Hons) p122 LLB (Hons) p121 well as legal academic experts in their fields. Law LLB (Hons) p120 Criminology Criminology BA BA (Hons) p81 (Hons) p81
Your Career Your Career Law at Worcester Course Content Course Content Law at Worcester is designed with is designed with employability in mind. Year 1 • One optional module from: –– Human Rights Law Year 1 Year 3 –– Law of Evidence employability in mind. Throughout your • Contract Law –– Medical Law & Ethics –– LLB Project Throughout your –– Disability Law • Contract Law • Equity & Trusts Law studies you will have –– Law of Evidence –– Mediation & ADR studies you will have • Public Law –– Sports Law • Public Law many opportunities to –– Mediation & ADR • Land Law –– Work-based Placement many opportunities to • Criminal Law –– Media Law take up employability • Introduction to Criminology • Options from: take up employability Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean enhancing experiences • Professional Legal Year 3 & Criminal Justice enhancing experiences that exact module titles on the –– Children, Young that exact module titles on the such as mentoring, work Skills & Ethics • Equity & Trusts Law • Professional Legal such as mentoring, work course may differ. For a complete People & Crime course may differ. For a complete placements and mini- Skills & Ethics placements and mini- Year 2 • Three optional modules from: list of available modules, –– Crime, Offenders, list of available modules, pupillages. You will also pupillages. You will also • Law of Torts –– Work-based placement please visit our website. Victims & Communities – please visit our website. have the opportunity Year 2 have the opportunity –– Dissertation Reducing Re-offending to work in the School • Land Law • Law of Torts to work in the School –– Employment Law –– Domestic Abuse of Law’s Legal Advice • European Union Law of Law’s Legal Advice –– Company Law • Criminal Law –– Substance Abuse Centre, giving free advice Centre, giving free advice –– Family Law • European Union Law –– Employment Law to members of the public –– Company Law to members of the public • Theory, Research & under the supervision –– Family Law under the supervision Practice: Developing a of practising solicitors. –– Human Rights Law of practising solicitors. Criminological Perspective –– Medical Law & Ethics
120 121 Assessment Law with Forensic Assessment methods include 2 year full-time examinations, essays and or 3-year sandwich UCAS Code: M10C reports, case notes, moots, UCAS Code: N202 Psychology LLB (Hons) oral presentations, research Leadership & Management FdA/BA (Hons) projects and work or clinic based assessment.
LLB (Hons) (Hons) LLB Requirements This is a qualifying law degree and is accredited by the Solicitors The innovative work-based learning Leadership & Management Assessment Requirements Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. FdA/BA (Hons) programme will enable you to utilise your
120 UCAS tariff points Course Features This programme uses a 32 UCAS tariff points and FdA/BA (Hons) workplace to obtain a degree qualification. It is open to (typically BBB at A Level) The LLB (Hons) Law with Forensic Psychology at the University mixture of assessments for 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 –– Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) candidates in voluntary or paid work, who are looking to GCSE English at Grade of Worcester aims to provide an intellectually stimulating and learning in order to maximise or above) –– Blended theoretical obtain a qualification in leadership and management. C/4 or above cohesive programme of study. It aims to exempt you from the achievement and pave the way Access to HE and practical approach diploma welcome Applicants for whom Academic Stage of Qualification to be a Solicitor or Barrister brings Law to life This programme can be undertaken as part of the Chartered for future employability and English is not their first whilst also studying key components of forensic psychology. Management Degree Apprenticeship scheme, which is academic/professional study. All applicants will need to language require IELTS –– Professional volunteering accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. demonstrate being either 6.5 or above with no At the School of Law we aim to produce high calibre Law graduates, opportunities Assessment involves primarily in gainful employment or element less than 5.5 equipped with a good grasp of substantive legal subjects and current –– Supportive, encouraging This combination of study and work will prepare individual, practical work, but in a position of significant Applicants may be legal issues; a questioning mind and the ability to engage in high environment you well to progress within your organisation, to there is some group work e.g. voluntary commitment invited for interview level problem solving and a strong sense of community engagement open doors to wider employability, and to enhance to develop showcase skills. to an organisation –– Specialist options, including Access to HE diploma and client care. Above all, we aspire to make the University of your personal and professional development. Read more: p185 Worcester an outstanding and inclusive place at which to study Law. Sports, Human Rights, welcome, 25 Level 3 credits Employment, Disability, You will build new knowledge and skills via a combination of 50% Course Features Law with Forensic Psychology at merit or distinction from & Management Leadership The teaching team is made up of barristers, solicitors and Company and Family Law work-based experience, and 50% taught input. You will study in –– Gain a degree while you work the total Level 3 credits legal academics with a range of research interests and short, bite-sized blocks to fit in with work and personal required for diploma –– Work with our research –– Study in short, bite-sized professional experience. All the team are highly experienced commitments. The remainder of your learning will be acquired Read more: p185 centres, such as the Centre blocks to fit in with work and Consider this... and motivated lecturers and active researchers in their for Violence Prevention, to through implementing work-based initiatives, which will also personal commitments areas, as well as legal academic experts in their fields. enable you to make a visible difference in your organisation. Business Management enhance your learning –– Build on your existing HND p64 –– Purpose-built courtroom and You will be taught by inspirational leaders who skills and expertise specialist teaching facilities are experienced leadership and management –– Implement work- Consider these... –– Work in our Legal Advice consultants, developers, coaches and mentors. based initiatives Law LLB (Hons) p120 Centre giving advice to You will be able to attain your Foundation degree in two years –– Taught by inspirational Your Career the public on legal issues, Law with Criminology (full-time mode) or three years (part-time mode). You will then leaders and consultants Building on your existing under the supervision LLB (Hons) p121 have the opportunity to top-up your qualification, in just one year –– Opportunity to progress to employment, this of practising lawyers Psychology BSc full-time, (or two years part-time) to obtain a BA (Hons) Top-up BA (Hons) degree programme will help you (Hons) p153 Leadership and Management degree, if you wish. –– CMI-accredited as part of enhance your career and There will be a charge for membership of the Chartered Management professional development. professional bodies. Degree Apprenticeship scheme Your Career Law at Worcester is designed with Course Content Course Content employability in mind. Throughout your Year 1 Year 3: Mandatory modules • Mediation & ADR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 studies you will have • Contract Law • Land Law • Medical Law & Ethics • Introduction to • Applied Leadership • Managing Innovation Professional Leadership & & Management in the Organisation many opportunities to • Public Law • Equity & Trusts • Human Rights Law Personal Management take up employability • Professional Legal • Finance for Non- • Work-based Initiative Year 3: Optional modules Regular updates may mean enhancing experiences Skills & Ethics • Managing Communications Finance Managers (Leadership) • Forensic Psychology that exact module titles on the such as mentoring, work in the Workplace • Work-based Initiative Plus three modules from: • Introduction to Forensic course may differ. For a complete placements and mini- • Forensic Psychology in Practice • Managing Professional (Management) pupillages. You will also Psychology list of available modules, • Digital Marketing • Psychology & the Law Development have the opportunity • Introduction to Psychology please visit our website. Plus two modules from: • Managing Financial to work in the School • LLB Project • Organisational • Leading & Managing Decision Making of Law’s Legal Advice Year 2 • Company Law Culture & Change Teams & Individuals • Focusing on Results & Centre, giving free advice • Criminal Law • Work-based Investigation • Employment Law Change Management to members of the public • Law of Torts & Appraisal • Mentoring & Coaching • Law of Evidence • Decision Making for under the supervision • European Union Law • Work-based Project • Sales Management & Selling of practising solicitors. • Family Law Improved Performance • Contemporary Issues in Regular updates may mean Forensic Psychology that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
122 123 In partnership with Somerset SCIL Also in partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College and Halesowen College Learning & Development from the
UCAS Code: L530 Early Years to Adolescence (0-19) FdA Learning Support FdA UCAS Code: X300-, C, E FdA FdA
Requirements Our two year Foundation Degree is designed for those who wish to Assessment This career-focused course is ideal for students Location of Study Requirements gain a higher level qualification in working with children and young who are currently employed in (or have access to) 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 All modules are assessed The course is run at the University of Worcester 24 UCAS tariff points people from the ages of 0-19 years. a Learning Support environment or similar. The or above) to include through ongoing course work. and also in partnership with Herefordshire and Current/recent experience of course will develop a thoughtful approach to Mathematics and English, This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain an academic practice- Methods of assessment on the Ludlow College and Halesowen College. working with learners, ideally and maximum of 3 A Levels improve your practice and help you make a real based qualification if you are working in the children and young course include: essays, seminars, a minimum of two years or equivalent Level 3 difference in your setting. people’s workforce. It is ideal for those working in: children’s social practical workshops, professional employed or working in a
qualifications; for example Assessment Learning Support care, the ‘GetSet’ services, early years, play work, youth work, a journals, projects and reports. You will draw upon your existing skills, knowledge voluntary capacity within but not exclusively a –– Written assignments, individual and group an appropriate educational youth offending team, a pupil referral unit, or as a childminder. and experience, recognise your strengths and CACHE Diploma or EdExcel It is a course requirement presentations, developing resources, case setting is desirable BTEC National Diploma in resolve personal professional development needs. All successful applicants will be invited to attend a selection day that you are in a relevant studies and portfolios Children’s Care, Learning The course modules will give you the necessary Access to HE prior to the start of the course. This gives you an opportunity to setting in either a paid or diploma welcome and Development expertise and knowledge to confidently tackle –– Problem-based learning and workplace meet tutors, other students and find out more information about voluntary capacity for a Current police clearance problems in a range of working environments and investigation skills A Disclosure & Barring the course. You will be asked to prepare a short piece of writing prior minimum of 10 hours a week. Service check is required to work with young to put your studies to use in the real world. children (DBS) to the session and you will be required to participate in a Progression for this course group discussion. You will engage in a range of learning and A testimony/reference that Course Features Read more: p185 assessment styles and be encouraged to become The course provides an excellent basis for further supports your commitment • A work-based effective and independent in researching and study at degree level including the Education and suitability for the course Location of Study foundation degree presenting work. Workplace assignments will Studies Top-up BA (Hons) and the Integrated If you do not have Run by Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (SCIL), teaching is • Studying on this programme enable you to engage with your own practice and Working with Children & Families Top-up BA formal qualifications based in Taunton. will provide theoretical (Hons) delivered at Worcester. You may then a non-standard entry to share knowledge and expertise with others Consider these... insights that will make an through activities such as group work and choose to apply for a PGCE (Primary) or other route is available Early Years FdA p88 immediate impact on your presentations. In the second year of the course you teacher training route. Current entry requirements Access to HE Diploma Education Studies professional practice will undertake a workplace study which will allow for teaching courses can be found on the welcome Department for Education (DfE) website. There BA (Hons) p92 • A non-standard route is you, with individual tutorial support, to focus on a Read more: p185 may also be the possibility of applying to enter Teaching & Learning Your Career available for applicants over 21 particular area of interest within your FdA p169 The course contributes to the promotion of inter-agency professional practice. Level 5 of the BA (Hons) Primary Initial Teacher and inter-disciplinary working. It also contributes to develop Education or the BA (Hons) Applied Health & career pathways, built on recognised qualifications that enable Social Care Top-up Degree at the University staff to progress within and across different sectors. of Worcester dependent on experience. Consider these...
Learning & Development from the Early Years to Adolescence (0-19) (0-19) Adolescence to Years Early the from & Development Learning Teaching & Learning Completion of this foundation degree places you in a Your Career strong position to take advantage of new career pathways FdA p169 This course will support in education and the wider children’s workforce. Learning Support employment in a range FdA p125 of educational settings Integrated Working and with a wide range with Children & Families Course Content Course Content of learners including: BA (Hons) Top-up • Preparing for Study • Supporting People with Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Mainstream schools Degree p116 • Introduction to Study Skills • Being a Reflective that exact module titles on the • Creative Curriculum Additional Needs Early Years FdA p88 Special schools • Reflective Journal Thinker & Learner course may differ. For a complete • Child Development • Talking & Listening with Others Collaborative Working with list of available modules, Educational support services • Safeguarding & Well-being of • Supporting the Social & • Understanding • An Introduction to Social (e.g. learning support and Children, Young People & Emotional Development please visit our website. Care Strategies: Meeting Families FdA (FDL) p72 Children & Young People 0-19 Learning Support behaviour support services) & Learning of Children & the National Agenda • Introduction to the • Managing Challenging Young People (0-19 years) Progression Development of Children Behaviour • Evaluation & Change • Exploring Quality Provision Opportunities to & Young People • Partnerships in Education • Research Methods & • Enabling Environments – 0-19: progress to higher level • Enabling Environments: • Wider Aspects of Disability A Workplace Study Characteristics of Effective Meeting Individual Needs qualifications, such as the • Inclusion in Theory & Practice Regular updates may mean Learning & Development • Promoting Positive BA (Hons) Top-up year. that exact module titles on the Learning Behaviours • Practice-based Enquiry course may differ. For a complete • Practice-based Enquiry list of available modules, please visit our website.
124 125 Also in partnership with Halesowen College Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Qualifications Qualifications for Teachers CET/DET for Teachers (Literacy and ESOL) (Certificate in Education & Training) (Diploma in Education & Training) University Diploma in Teaching English
CET/DET Requirements The University of Worcester Partnership offers Initial Teacher Assessment The University of Worcester Partnership offers a suite Assessment Requirements Training courses for the FE and Skills sector. The courses embed the of programmes that meet national standards for Level 3 personal skills in Coursework, including written Coursework, including written Evidence of an initial teacher 2014 Professional Standards for Teachers in Education and Training teachers in post-compulsory education settings and the subject specialism assignments, teaching plans, assignments, portfolio evidence training qualification. This
and was rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2014. The course is suitable for has been graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2014. (Literacy and ESOL) GCSE English Language reflective journal, presentations, of planning, evaluation and Diploma can be studied at those working with 14 plus learners in a wide range of settings. the same time as a general and Maths at Grade C/4 research reports, analysis The teacher training courses in the partnership provide reflection, presentations, teaching qualification. or Level 2 Functional The initial teacher training courses in the partnership provide of theory and practice, opportunities for you to gain the most up-to-date qualifications research reports, analysis of Skills English and Maths opportunities for you to gain the most up-to-date qualifications observations of teaching available, including an additional CPD route for those who teach links between theory and A Level/Level 3 or above in English. If you do not have A Disclosure & Barring available. The qualifications you can achieve are the Certificate in and portfolio of evidence. English (Literacy and ESOL). The qualification you can achieve practice and observation of Service check this then an equivalent Education and Training and the Diploma in Education and Training. is the University Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy and teaching, portfolio of evidence. University of Worcester Access to a subject The full Diploma in Education and Training is offered as a 2 year, Course Features ESOL) at Level 5. The full diploma is offered as a one-year, part- assessment can be arranged. specialist mentor part-time programme or a 1 year, full-time 'fast-track' (Halesowen time course. Modules within the programme are sequenced • Developed by the University Course Features GCSE English Language Access to required number College only) programme. Modules within the programme are to ensure you are able to enhance your Literacy and ESOL in partnership with • Course led by at Grade C/4 or Level 2 of teaching hours: 30 sequenced to ensure you are adequately prepared for the teaching teaching role through planning of learning and developing skills Halesowen College practising professionals Functional Skills in English. hours for the CET and 100 role through planning of learning and developing skills for teaching, for subject specialist teaching, enabling learning, assessment, hours in total for the DET • Meets the requirements of the • Focus on practice development Evidence of Disclosure enabling learning, assessment, research, professional development research, professional development and professional identity. & Barring Service Read more: p185 and professional identity. 2014 Professional standards and progression The content of the course has been informed by key learning (DBS) clearance for Teachers in FE and Skills • Supports QTLS The content of the course has been informed by key learning theory theory and recent research findings. Principles of inclusion Access to a subject • Opportunity to progress and recent research findings. Principles of inclusion and collaborative and collaborative learning will underpin your learning. specialist mentor to QTLS (Qualified Teacher learning will underpin your learning. Progression Access to a minimum of 70 Learning and Skills)
Lifelong Learning Qualifications for Teachers Teachers for Qualifications Learning Lifelong Trainees who do not have teaching hours (preferably Consider these... Location of Study a first degree may consider at two different levels) Education Studies Progression the Education Studies BA BA (Hons) p92 The part-time course is delivered in partnership at Halesowen The programme also enables (Hons) as this Diploma awards University Diploma in College and at the University of Worcester. progression on to the Education you 60 credits at level 5. Teachers for Qualifications Learning Lifelong Teaching English (Literacy The full-time, fast-track course is delivered at Halesowen College. Studies BA (Hons) (for those Those with a first degree or and ESOL) p127 who do not have a degree above may consider further Consider this... already) delivered at the postgraduate study, including Education Studies University of Worcester. There Masters, MPhil, EdD and PhD. BA (Hons) p92 is also possible progression to This qualification can be used Masters Level programmes for as part of your application Your Career those who have a degree. for QTLS and for better The nature of teaching and employment opportunities. learning in the Lifelong Your Career Learning Sector is changing The nature of teaching and rapidly, generating new Course Content Course Content learning in the Lifelong opportunities and new • Literacy & ESOL & Regular updates may mean CET or DET Year 1 DET Year 2 Regular updates may mean Learning Sector is changing roles and responsibilities the Learners that exact module titles on the • Learning & Teaching Theory • The Teacher as that exact module titles on the rapidly, generating new for teachers, for example, course may differ. For a complete • The Teacher as Curriculum Designer course may differ. For a complete • Literacy & ESOL Theories opportunities and new 14-plus programmes list of available modules, Subject Specialist • The Teacher as Researcher list of available modules, & Frameworks roles and responsibilities in schools. Progression please visit our website. please visit our website. • Literacy & ESOL for teachers. Progression through DET will develop • The Inclusive Teacher • The Professional Teacher Teaching & Learning & through the initial teacher your learning skills, All 6 modules delivered over Professional Practice training programme will personal skills, subject 1 year for fast-track DET develop your teaching pedagogy and professional skills, personal learning practice providing you and professional practice, with confidence, skills providing you with the and knowledge to seek confidence, skills and further professional and knowledge to seek career opportunities, further professional and including achieving QTLS, career opportunities. qualified teacher status equivalent to QTS and recognised by employers.
126 127 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: Marketing, Advertising UCAS Code: N501 3-year, NP5F 3-year, N500 4-year Marketing BA (Hons) & Public Relations BA (Hons) N5P2 4-year
BA (Hons) Requirements Position yourself as a specialist in the world of customer Assessment Equip yourself for a challenging career in the fast-paced and fast- Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) persuasion with this up-to-the-minute marketing degree. growth marketing communications industry. It is also recognised by 112 UCAS tariff points A wide variety of assessment A wide variety of assessment 112 UCAS tariff points You’ll be supported by regular coaching, and our team of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) as career-relevant. and GCSE Maths and methods are used, including methods are used, including and GCSE Maths and academic staff and marketing professionals. You’ll actively English Language at case studies, client and research You’ll learn from our team of specialist academic staff and marketing case studies, reports, English Language at Grade C/4 or above engage with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Grade C/4 or above projects, reports, presentations, communications professionals and be supported by regular career presentations, portfolios, Marketing the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) as you position Access to HE marketing plans, portfolios, coaching. You’ll actively engage with the Chartered Institute of pitches and client briefs. Access to HE yourself to enter this dynamic, energetic and growing sector. diploma welcome pitches and examinations. Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations diploma welcome Read more: p185 With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary (CIPR) as you position yourself to enter this highly creative sector. Course Features Read more: p185 issues (such as social media, personalised communications, Course Features With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary –– Gain insight into the related differentiated customer experiences and customer insight –– Gain experience of working on issues, (such as digital communications, social media, instant marketing communications gained through data analytics and big data), this specialised digital marketing campaigns gratification and globalisation), this highly-specialised degree will disciplines of marketing, degree will signal that you are creative and commercially- and developing websites for signal that you are creative, focused and commercially-driven. advertising and public relations Consider these... driven. You will be able to demonstrate your marketing Consider these... commercial clients through the You will be able to demonstrate your marketing communications and how they contribute to Marketing, Advertising expertise as well as the skills that employers value. You have Marketing BA (Hons) p128 Business School’s Media Lab expertise alongside the skills most valued by employers. You will the creation of brand value & Public Relations the opportunity to enhance your employability through gain ‘real-world’ experience through working on communications Business & Marketing BA (Hons) p129 internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement –– Engage with the latest –– Enhance your employability campaigns for commercial clients through our Media Lab. BA (Hons) p61 Business Studies BA and integrated coaching from experienced business leaders. thinking through a research through internships, (Hons) p66 project supported by a You will engage with the latest thinking through a research project consultancy projects, a Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, Business & Marketing member of our Customer supported by a member of our Customer Interactions Research one-year paid placement and
societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons) p61 Interactions Research Group Group. Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports integrated coaching from to your university experience and personal development. –– Develop your own digital clubs, societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further experienced business leaders Your Career There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. add to your university experience and personal development. business idea through the –– Gain Associate Membership This degree will prepare Business School’s Incubator of the Chartered Management There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. you to work on either the –– Gain Associate Membership Institute and accreditation client or agency side of Your Career of the Chartered Management through the Chartered the marcomms industry. Your Worcester degree Institute and accreditation Institute of Marketing A wide range of roles exist in Marketing will prepare with the Chartered and Chartered Institute in this sector, including: you to work in-house Institute of Marketing of Public Relations Advertising account in a wide range of executive product and service organisations, charities Course Content Course Content Market researcher or the public sector. Marketing executive Year 1 • Internship (Double) • Business Intelligence Year 1 Year 3 • International Marketing Typical roles include: Media buyer/planner • Unlocking Individual & Analysis • Customer Insight & • Advertising & Digital • Lifestyle Marketing • Internship (Double) Public affairs consultant Marketing manager/ Potential (Double) • Consultancy Project (Double) Marketing (Double) Communications (Double) assistant manager • Managing Customer Care • The Next Big Thing PR executive • Customer Insight & • Contemporary Advertising • Data-driven Decisions • Digital & Social Media Product manager • Managing Successful Projects Regular updates may mean Sales promotion officer Marketing (Double) Strategy (Double) • Financial Management Marketing (Double) • Market Insight that exact module titles on the Brand manager • Generation Digital (Double) Generation Digital (Double) • Spin Doctors & Other • Customer Relationship course may differ. For a complete Marketing analyst • New Venture Formation Persuaders (Double) • Financial Management Management • Unlocking Individual list of available modules, Sales consultant • PR & Campaigning • Data-driven Decisions • Digital Business Potential (Double) Options please visit our website. Events manager • Product Management • Brand Management Year 2 • International Marketing Year 2 Web marketer • Responsible Business • Unlocking Organisational • Internship (Double) • Essential PR • Business Intelligence • Social Commerce & Analysis Potential (Double) • Research Project (Double) • Integrated Marketing • Social Media Communications (Double) • Corporate Reputation • Integrated Marketing • The Next Big Thing Management Communications (Double) Year 3 • PR & Campaigning Regular updates may mean • Digital & Social Media • Unlocking Organisational • Customer Relationship Options that exact module titles on the Marketing (Double) Potential (Double) Management • Consultancy & Research course may differ. For a complete • Digital Business Methods (Double) Options list of available modules, • Cultivating the • Advertising & Digital please visit our website. • Impactful Communications Entrepreneurial Mindset Communications (Double) Content • Digital Advertising Applications • Brand Management • International Business Strategy (Double) • Impactful Communications • Business Innovation & Content Entrepreneurship (Double)
128 129 UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: P392 Joint Honours: see p42 Mathematics BSc (Hons) Media & Culture BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Mathematics can be studied as a subject jointly with Biology, Assessment Have you ever wondered why people the world over listen to rap Assessment Requirements Geography, Psychology, Computing, Physical Education or and hip hop? Or why the news reports immigration and riots in the 112 UCAS tariff points A range of assessment types A range of traditional and 104 UCAS tariff points Education Studies. way it does? Have you screamed at the TV or reinvented yourself including A Level Mathematics including projects, case innovative methods including Access to HE on Facebook or Second Life? At Worcester you will get the chance or Further Mathematics These courses bring the practical application of mathematics studies, reports, presentations, essays, presentations, research diploma welcome at Grade C/4 or above to discuss and debate, in class, all kinds of questions, and to study and statistics to life in relation to solving real world group coursework, posters projects, blogs, journals Read more: p185 everything from television and radio to pop music, sport and social Read more: p185 problems that arise not only in these fields, but also in other and examinations. and creative writing. networks. You will be taught by experts in areas that range across
Mathematics areas where mathematics graduates are in high demand, television, advertising, popular culture, pornography, gender, such as in finance, medicine and health, and the new and Course Features war reporting, children and the media, and environmentalism. Course Features & Culture Media emerging field of sports analytics and modelling. –– A practice-based course With their help, you will get to consider the pivotal role played –– Available as Single or Joint Honours Joint Honours Topics in pure mathematics like calculus, algebra and analysis, focusing on developing by media and culture in shaping both your identity and your Joint Honours as well as statistics and probability theory, are also developed a wide range of skills in focused understanding of national and global events. Two subjects, one degree. Two subjects, one degree. –– Study media from the each year in order to underpin the practical aspects of your course. demand by employers See all the options: p42 See all the options: p42 Media & Culture at Worcester is an academic rather perspective of their production Extensive use will be made of industry standard mathematics Popular combinations: Popular combinations: –– Experienced and enthusiastic than a practical degree. As such, the broad knowledge and audience reception as and statistics software including Excel, R and Matlab in our staff with strong research that you will gain will offer enhanced employment well as focus on a range English Literature Biology BSc (Hons) p52 excellent facilities. expertise and links to industry opportunities across the media and cultural industries. of media texts from news BA (Hons) p95 Computing Employers are looking for graduates with experience of these –– Strong focus on supporting coverage of war to soaps Creative Media BA BSc (Hons) p74 software packages and employability is very much at the heart student learning Top up your studies to degree level (Hons) p79 Education Studies of the skills you will develop during the course. The skills you will Film Studies You may be eligible to enter directly onto the Media & Culture BA (Hons) p92 develop in problem-solving, teamwork and communication will BA (Hons) p99 course in Year 2 if you have an appropriate HND in Media. Geography BSc (Hons) p105 continue to be invaluable to you throughout your career. Journalism BA (Hons) p119 Physical Education Sociology BA (Hons) p157 BSc (Hons) p144 Psychology BSc (Hons) p153 Your Career Graduates of this course now work in a wide range Your Career of industries, including: Mathematics graduates Marketing and are in high demand, with public relations typical starting salaries Publishing amongst the highest of Media and journalism all degree disciplines, Course Content Course Content Radio averaging at over £24,000. • Studying Media & Culture • Popular Music & • Radio Times Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Business and industry Our Mathematics degrees • Mathematical Foundations • Multivariable Calculus • Project in Mathematics • Media & Culture: Key Concepts Cultural Change • Green Media open up many employment Charities • Introduction to Probability & Linear Algebra or Statistics • Popular Cultures • War, Democracy & the Media • Commercial Uses possibilities including: Public administration & Statistics • Mathematical Modelling • Abstract Algebra • Gender & Popular Fiction of Social Media • Media & Social Change Website design Scientific/environmental • Introduction to Applied • Statistical Modelling • Complex Variables • Independent Research Project industries • Gender & Representation Regular updates may mean Media training Mathematical Modelling • Differential Equations • Gender, Philosophy & that exact module titles on the Finance, banking • Introduction to Event management Popular Culture course may differ. For a complete or Civil Service • Optimisation Television Cultures list of available modules, Teacher training • Advanced Applications • Introduction to • TV Times Computing please visit our website. Teacher training in Statistics Internet Cultures • Work Project Sports analytics/modelling • Multivariate Statistics • Screening the Nation Further study through Regular updates may mean Masters and PhD degrees that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
130 131 In partnership with Coleg Gwent and Herefordshire and Ludlow College
UCAS Code: L515 Mental Health FdSc/CertHE Midwifery BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: B720
Requirements This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for anyone Assessment This course will enable you to become a knowledgeable, Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc FdSc/CertHE working or wanting to work to improve the mental health and competent midwife. Students are well supported by an 32 UCAS tariff points Wide variety of assessment –– Formative and summative 120 UCAS tariff points (to psychological wellbeing of people and to work with their families enthusiastic team of midwife teachers who enjoy effective Access to HE types, including coursework assessment of clinical practice include at least one relevant and carers in a range of health and social care settings. partnership working with the local NHS Trusts. diploma welcome assignments, reflective practice subject e.g. Psychology, –– Group presentation Sociology, Biology, PE or An Enhanced Disclosure The course encourages you to explore and gain a better and portfolio work, individual Upon graduating from this course, as a registered midwife,
–– Patchwork text ‘webfolio’ Health & Social Care), Midwifery & Barring Service check understanding of mental health problems, mental distress and and group presentations, case you will be well prepared to meet the needs of women and –– Written unseen examinations with 5 GCSEs Grade is required for this course, appropriate individual and family interventions. You will consider studies, leaflets, posters, reports their families throughout the childbearing experience. C/4 or above including plus an Occupational the different needs of a person with a mental health condition, their and practical assessment. Mental Health –– An independent study in Year 3 During clinical placements you will work under the supervision English, Maths & Science Health check aspirations and the perspective of family and carers who support of an experienced midwife mentor. You will learn first-hand how IB: 120 UCAS tariff points Read more: p185 them. You are encouraged and supported to consider the approaches Course Features to respond effectively and appropriately to the diverse needs Course Features from a maximum of 3 and the requirements of a range of services, organisations and –– Studied either full- or of childbearing women and their families. The clinical practice –– The course commences Higher Level Certificates professional disciplines. You will build upon your learning gained including a science part-time over a minimum element of the course means that you are placed in a variety in February and across the course, and experience of work-based learning to support subject at H5. Cambridge of two years and a of community and hospital settings throughout Herefordshire, September each year your development. Pre-U: please contact Consider these... maximum of five years Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. These include community- –– Course spans 45 weeks the Admissions Office The Foundation degree develops knowledge and skills that based clinics, antenatal, labour, birth centre and postnatal wards. per year: 23 in clinical Child & Adolescent Mental –– Significant work-based learning Access to HE employers are looking for across the spectrum of mental health Some travelling within the counties will therefore be required. practice, 22 at University Health FdSc p70 –– Delivered one day a week diploma welcome services. The course contributes to personal and career across two semesters per year The learning and teaching approach on the Midwifery course is based –– Please see the University Enhanced Disclosure & Counselling FdSc p76 development and has been developed in partnership with local on an Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) curriculum. This approach helps website for details about Barring Service check and regional employers. Students who are not in suitable –– The course has a strong you to develop a range of transferable skills such as team-working, student funding and Occupational Health employment will be supported to seek a placement in a mental vocational focus and prepares communication, negotiation and presenting. These combined with –– Supported elective placements checks required health setting one day a week for the duration of the course. you for work to support and promote mental health and the ability to find and evaluate evidence will prepare you to be an are negotiable in the UK Evidence of recent academic study (within 5 years) and Your Career The Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) offers University of wellbeing in health autonomous midwifery practitioner able to work in partnership and abroad in Year 3 Worcester and partner college students the opportunity to complete with women, and with the multidisciplinary team. Our aim is to contributing to the health/ There will be opportunities and social care settings, both –– Professional registration with a level 4 course. This course has become a recognised route into develop individuals who have the attributes and skills to challenge wellbeing of others open to you in the health statutory and non-statutory the Nursing and Midwifery careers within the NHS, such as Adult Nursing, Mental Health practice appropriately and support a high quality service for women. IELTS score of 7 or above and caring professions and Council upon graduating Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for students who where English is not in statutory, voluntary and Location of Study did not meet the initial entry criteria and who, through this course, your first language private organisations. are supported to achieve their potential. Progression onto such This course is delivered at the Shortlisted applicants will professional programmes is subject to successful application and University of Worcester and be invited to a selection day Progression therefore not guaranteed. In addition, a student registered for the also in partnership at both Read more: p185 Alternatively, on Cert HE who successfully completes the requirements for the award Coleg Gwent and Herefordshire completion, you are may choose to continue to study in the following year towards the and Ludlow College. eligible to apply for Foundation degree rather than exit with the Cert HE. direct entry to Level Your Career Course Content 6 (the 3rd year) of a Midwifery practice is very diverse and all midwives have an Each year, students apply Consider these... University of Worcester Course Content important part to play in promoting public health and providing the work that they do Birth & Beyond FdA/ health-related Top-Up accessible maternity services. Your training will equip you within their Enquiry-Based BA (Hons) p55 degree, e.g. Applied Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean with the knowledge and confidence to work holistically in Learning groups to support Health & Social Care Health & Social Care. • Effective Communication • Team Working & that exact module titles on the a variety of settings to promote the health and wellbeing the learning outcomes of FdSc p107 & Ethical Practice Empowerment course may differ. For a complete of women and families. Career opportunities include: three modules. These are: list of available modules, • Understanding Experiences of • Conditions & Interventions: –– Clinical specialism –– Lifelong Learner & Practices in Mental Health Mental Distress please visit our website. –– Teaching –– Theoretical Foundations • Mental Health: Legislation, • Mental Health: Individual –– Research of Midwifery Policy & Best Practice Project in the Work Place –– Management –– Midwifery Practice • Mental Health: Personal & • Applied Research & Professional Development Evidence Based Practice As a registered midwife, you will also have the opportunity to in the Work Place undertake further study at the University of Worcester, including Year 2: Optional modules a range of specialist modules that include mentor preparation, • Applied Human Biology examination of the newborn, and the MSc in Advancing Practice. & Managing Health Conditions OR Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may • Reviewing Academic differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. Literature in Mental Health
132 133 Adult Nursing B740 Children’s Nursing B730 Mental Health UCAS Code: W321 Music Education BA (Hons) Nursing BSc (Hons) Nursing B760 BA (Hons) Requirements This innovative course has been specifically designed to prepare Assessment Adult Nursing Requirements (Hons) BSc you for a range of careers in music education. You will have 112 UCAS tariff points Performance, practical work, Children’s Nursing (all branches) the opportunity to study with highly-skilled professionals Mental Health Nursing A minimum of Grade 5 or assignments, portfolios, 120 UCAS tariff points. which could include specialist peripatetic teachers, orchestras, equivalent on at least one projects, reflective journals, UCAS tariff points need
composers, community musicians and the theatre. The Nursing instrument. Candidates presentations and research- to come from 3 full University of Worcester works in partnership with Severn Preparation for Clinical Practice Adult Nursing are also expected to show based independent study A Levels or BTEC Extended a basic understanding Arts and a range of other music providers including many Nurses make an essential contribution to the care, Adult nurses focus on the needs of patients with a Diploma DMM or above of Musical Literacy schools, allowing for an excellent mix of knowledge and core support and rehabilitation of people, whose health diverse range of health and dependency needs. You (unfortunately we do not Music Education Shortlisted applicants will skills. A unique feature of the course structure is the optional Course Features is affected by illness, injury or chronic disease, will learn how to assess, plan and implement their accept NVQs at Level 2 or 3) be required to submit a Business and Entrepreneurship module which will provide you –– Study your first instrument seeking to improve their health and wellbeing. At physical and emotional care requirements, Access Diploma accepted filmed audio recording with the essential skills required to support employability. to an advanced level together Worcester we promote the values of the NHS particularly addressing the specific needs of the – please contact us for to demonstrate that with a second instrument to further details plus: In Year 1, you will focus on developing knowledge and understanding Constitution and develop professional, flexible and ageing population. Adult field of practice nurses are they are at the required support teaching and learning Evidence of recent academic in music pedagogy and education. This continues in Year 2 where responsive nursing graduates, who are not only articulate, flexible decision-makers able to promote standard of performance study (within 5 years) you have the opportunity to further develop your personal interest –– A unique opportunity to work caring and compassionate, treating individuals health and wellbeing, prioritise care and implement Obtained an Enhanced with the Business school to with dignity and respect, but who are self-aware, evidence-based nursing practice. They work Level 2 qualifications in Disclosure and Barring in both music and education through a range of modules. In Years develop skills in Business reflective practitioners who have the ability to collaboratively with the inter-professional team, Mathematics and English Service (DBS) check 2 and 3, a work-based module will allow you to experience music Language e.g. GCSE Maths education in a choice of settings. In Year 3, you will also undertake an and Entrepreneurship think critically. service users and their families, respecting their Read more: p185 rights, choices and wishes. The emphasis is on Grade C/4 or above, GCSE independent research-based study on an aspect of music education. –– Optional year-long The Pre-Registration Nursing degree programme English Language Grade providing a high quality experience for all service placement including in an acknowledges that nursing is a practice-based, C/4 or above, Functional users, in a wide range of healthcare settings. international setting academic and professional discipline. Our Skills Mathematics, –– Variety of work-based curriculum is designed and delivered in partnership Functional Skills English Children’s Nursing Consider this... learning opportunities with local health providers and with those who use Academic IELTS 7.0 with a health services through our strong service user and Meeting the specific needs of children, young score of at least 7.0 in each Primary Initial Teacher carer network. You will gain practice experience in people and their families is at the core of children’s component (if English is Education with QTS not your first language) BA (Hons) p175 a range of health settings supported by qualified nursing. You will become safe and responsive NHS regulations require Your Career nurse mentors/supervisors. The changing demands practitioners who can work collaboratively with on health services means that future nurses will other health and social care professionals to nursing students to obtain This course will offer you the flexibility to pursue employment in a range of alternative educational need to be politically astute and innovative, with provide high quality child and family-centred care satisfactory health clearance and an Enhanced Disclosure settings within the music industry including community music, youth music, peripatetic excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in both child health and social care provision. & Barring Service check instruction and working within music services. It would also offer a fantastic progression route who seek to work in partnership with, and Future children’s nurses need to be able to to QTS if you want to teach in a primary school with music subject leadership. Those who empower, service users and their families and who empower each child and their family to receive Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a values based graduate with a 2:1 degree or above will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE teacher are motivated to take a lead in quality healthcare individualised care. Children’s nurses provide the training at Worcester providing you meet the national pre-requisites for the course. selection event, designed developments and initiatives. These are the healthcare support necessary for children to reach to address the six Cs from characteristics that we develop in our students. their full potential. Nursing (child branch) achieved Compassion in Practice. 100% student satisfaction in the 2017 National Our programme, first and foremost, aims to Academic, practice staff and Student Survey. produce excellent future nurses, who are fit service users are involved in Course Content this process for purpose and able to meet the key nursing Year 1 • Work-based Learning Regular updates may mean needs of all patient groups, but who also Mental Health Nursing Read more: p185 • Musical Performance • Research in Education that exact module titles on the develop specialist skills for their chosen field Mental health nurses support and promote the • Music Pedagogy course may differ. For a complete of practice. You will study subjects including recovery of those suffering from acute or long- Year 2: Optional Modules list of available modules, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, • Practical Skills in Musicianship term mental health conditions. Mental health • Advertising Theory & Practice please visit our website. psychology, sociology, health and disease, law, nurses are effective communicators, able to • Musical Contexts & Traditions • Languages ethics, values and research methodology, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to • Child Development will apply this learning in practice settings. Year 3 support person-centred recovery. Informed by critical engagement, promotion of principles of Year 1: Optional Modules • Musical Performance Our state-of-the-art simulation facility and self-determination and self-management, mental • Cultivating the skills suite will enable you to practice in a safe • Work-based Learning health nurses shape current and future mental Entrepreneurial Mindset environment to gain confidence and competence • Music Education Leadership health agendas and developments. • Languages to enhance your practice experience. • Reflective Practice in Year 2 Music Education • Musical Performance • Independent Study • Music Pedagogy • Musical Contexts & Traditions Continued on next page...
134 135 Nursing Associate FdSc* FdSc
BSc (Hons) BSc Consider these... Adult Nursing The Nursing Associate is a new support role which will work Assessment Requirements Children’s Nursing alongside care assistants and registered nurses to deliver Health & Social Care A wide range of formative 32 UCAS tariff points Mental Health Nursing hands-on care for patients. The course is for healthcare FdSc p107 and summative assessment and 4 GCSEs at Grade workers currently working as a healthcare assistant supporting Biochemistry BSc strategies are used which include: C/4 or above
Nursing registered nurses caring for patients and service users. The (Hons) p50 assessment of clinical practice, Current (or on enrolment) Practice Experience and Your Career role will also provide the opportunity for students to move Human Biology BSc Observed Structured Clinical employment in a health (Hons) p109 50% of the programme involves practice learning, which includes up the career ladder and become a registered nurse. and care setting, with an
Examination (OSCE), E-portfolio, Associate Nursing identified Trust partner Occupational Therapy clinical skills and simulation, alongside experiences in a range of As a Nursing Associate, you will be equipped with the reflective assignments, group BSc (Hons) p139 exciting and challenging placements. knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours presentations, individual IELTS score of 6 or above Nursing Associate relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and working presentations, written where English is not Adult placements include: your first language FdSc p137 to a nationally recognised code of conduct. The course meets unseen examinations, Medical and surgical areas, critical care settings, individuals’ homes, the requirements of the Nursing Associate national curriculum numeracy exam, reports All shortlisted applicants will and older people’s services and primary care. framework and provides an outcome-based course of academic be invited to an interview Access to HE Mental Health placements include: and work-based learning that will help you to develop the wide- Course Features diploma welcome The acute setting, caring for older people, individuals recovering ranging skills and capabilities required for this new role. Your Career –– Students are normally Read more: p185 from mental health problems, community services and specialist As a student, you will be well supported by an enthusiastic team of employed within a health Once you have completed placements including substance misuse and child and adolescent nursing lecturers who work in partnership with local NHS Trusts. and social care environment the course and registered mental health services. During clinical placements, you will work under the supervision of –– The course is delivered over with the NMC, you can a Registered Mentor and/or Registered Nurse in your own clinical 45 weeks per year in which a practice in the UK and Children’s placements include: environment. You will also have the opportunity to broaden significant component of the overseas. You can work The acute setting, experience with school nurses and health visitors, Consider these... your experience in an alternative placement environment. These course will be work-based within the NHS, voluntary the Community Children’s Nursing Team, caring for newborn babies Nursing BSc (Hons) p135 will include a variety of community and hospital based settings learning. Each year, students and independent sectors. and children with learning and physical disabilities. Midwifery BSc (Hons) throughout Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. will attend university for one You can continue to study p133 Practice experience takes place across the counties of Herefordshire, Some travelling within the counties will therefore be required. day a week at the same time at postgraduate level Applied Health & Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. as working in their employed following registration at Social Care BA (Hons) clinical environment. There will Masters and PhD level Opportunities exist for practice experience overseas or to a specialist Progression Top-up Degree p48 also be 10 weeks per year in an to continue to enhance placement within the UK. Completion of the Foundation Degree will provide a route onto the BSc (Hons) Nursing either through a direct route alternative placement setting your practice. Successful completion of the programme allows you to register with into nursing, or via the Degree Nursing Apprenticeship. The –– Visiting Lecturers: current the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse. Degree Apprenticeship Nursing programme will be available nurses or service users who for those who are working in a health and care setting. This give their perspective on their Your Career is subject to selection and recruitment processes, availability condition and their experience Nursing practice is very of places and completion of Recognition of Prior Learning. with nurses and the NHS diverse and the course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, Course Content skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to Year 1 • Planning & Developing • Leadership & Team- employment as a Nursing • Professional Values & Person-Centred Care Working in Health & Care Associate. Healthcare is a Academic Skills across the Lifespan • Planning & Delivering complex and challenging • Biosciences for Health Year 2 Competent Person-Centred environment and the & Care Practitioners • Promoting Health & Well- Care across the Lifespan course will give you • The Developing Nursing being across the Lifespan Regular updates may mean the experience to meet Associate (work- • Evidence-Based Contemporary that exact module titles on the the needs of patients based learning) Health & Care course may differ. For a complete with confidence and list of available modules, competence to deliver • Personal & Professional • The Competent Nursing Development in the please visit our website. effective, safe and Associate (work- responsive care. Practice Environment based learning) (work-based learning) • Personal & Professional • Communication & Competence in the Interpersonal Skills Practice Environment (work-based learning) * Subject to approval
136 137 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: B930
Requirements The one-year Top-up degree programme at the University of Assessment Occupational Therapy is a rewarding and flexible career which Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc Worcester is designed for international students who have a provides practitioners with the opportunity to work with a For BSc: a recognised nursing There are a wide range of You will be continuously 120 UCAS tariff points nursing qualification, having worked for a minimum of one year wide range of people. Occupational therapists assess and work qualification in your home assessment types including case assessed in professional practice plus 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 after qualifying within their own country and would like to with adults and children who have a physical illness, learning country (equivalent to studies, critical incident analysis, and will have a range of theory including English Language, diploma level study in UK) achieve a graduate profile and further their career prospects. or physical disability or mental health problems. Occupational Maths and Science work-based projects and assessments including essays,
BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree Top-up (Hons) BSc therapists assess people’s ability to engage in the daily activities IELTS score of 6 or above Nurses can meet with other students from the UK and independent and group projects. presentations and portfolios. Access to HE and occupations that are important to them and assist them to Appropriate entry visa to UK overseas to top up their existing nursing qualifications to diploma welcome achieve their personal goals and gain independence. Occupational Read more: p185 Level 6 study to achieve an Honours degree. The pathway Biology, Human Biology, therapists work with people in their own homes, in community Course Features has been designed to promote professionalism in nursing. PE, Psychology, Sociology, units, hospitals, schools, social services and in prisons. –– This course is fully Health & Social Care or This full-time programme starting in September runs validated by the Royal Sports Science Level 3
In ensuring you benefit from an inter-professional experience you Therapy Occupational once a year. Throughout the curriculum there is a strong College of Occupational qualification required will share some teaching with students on our BSc Physiotherapy emphasis on professionalism, research appreciation, clinical Therapists and the HCPC Shortlisted candidates
Nursing Studies course and will attend conference days alongside other health Your Career governance and practice development. This will allow nurses will be interviewed professional students. A feature of the course is the close links –– This course is not NHS funded Many healthcare-related to review and critique their work, and to plan and make between the University lecturers and placement mentors in the –– The course commences General Studies not job opportunities are critically informed decisions in relation to nursing. accepted for this subject local area. We are committed to the effective integration of theory in September and is three looking for employees All offers are subject with graduate skills. to practice and this is a key feature of our course. The course has years full-time and up to Opportunity to register as a nurse in the UK a strong and unique leadership element that runs throughout the five years part-time to satisfactory Health This course is ideal for Clearance and Enhanced programme and will help equip you to be an exceptional practitioner. nurses to enhance their There is an opportunity to apply to work and practice nursing –– There are strong links Disclosure & Barring in the UK through registration with the Nursing and Midwifery employability in an This course is designed and delivered in partnership with with practice – students Service check Council. This involves successful completion of an interview, international context. occupational therapists working across Herefordshire, will spend a significant Read more: p185 written examination and objective structured clinical It will also provide Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to ensure that it addresses period of time working in examination organised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. an excellent route to changing health needs and embraces contemporary practice. practice alongside clinicians postgraduate Masters Visit www.nmc-uk.org for further information. An IELTS score of Graduates of the Occupational Therapy programme are eligible (approximately 1000 hours) in Nursing, Masters 7 is required by the NMC should you wish to register as a nurse. for membership of the British Association of Occupational –– Shared study with in Advancing Practice Therapists and can apply for professional registration physiotherapy and nursing, Consider these... Please see our website for the latest course fees or Masters in Public with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). where appropriate, to and information: www.worcester.ac.uk Physiotherapy Health degrees. maximize inter-professional Student membership of the British Association of Occupational BSc (Hons) p148 learning for health professions Therapists (BAOT) is strongly advised for all students Sports Therapy accepting a place on the course. Commencing practice on –– Clinical skills developed BSc (Hons) p168 some learning placements is dependent on membership. through practice at Occupational Therapy university in simulated MOccTh p140 This course will be going through re-approval by the home environment and RCOT and HCPC in spring 2018. This may result in simulation suites in addition some changes to course structure and content. to work-based learning –– Leadership skills embedded Your Career Course Content Course Content throughout the course This course prepares you –– Business and entrepreneurial to work as a Registered • Nursing Research • Leading for Enhanced • Occupational Therapy Practice • Teamworking & Leadership skills included in Occupational Therapist Service Delivery Skills & Self-leadership for Health Professionals • Person Centered Assessment the curriculum within the NHS and in in Clinical Practice • Independent Study • Introduction to • Exploring Professional Diversity –– Strong links with local community settings, Foundation Sciences for • The Care & Management Regular updates may mean • Enhancing Employability clinicians which enhance industry, independent Occupational Therapists of People with Non- that exact module titles on the • Leadership & Management student work-based learning and voluntary sectors. communicable Diseases • Interpersonal Skills, In addition, there are course may differ. For a complete • Independent Study/ –– The course achieved 100% Values & Self-awareness opportunities to work list of available modules, Research Project student satisfaction in the please visit our website. for Health Professions in education, research, • Advanced Professional Practice 2017 National Student Survey • Health Promotion private practice, service management and overseas. • Applied Sciences for Regular updates may mean Occupational Therapists that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete • Professional Practice Placement list of available modules, throughout the Course please visit our website. • Research & Evidence- based Practice for Health Professionals
138 139 In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College Outdoor Adventure Leadership * UCAS Code: B931 Occupational Therapy MOccTh & Management BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: XN92 MOccTh
Requirements The Integrated Masters in Occupational Therapy is unique; this is Assessment Work in the dynamic, physically and emotionally challenging field of Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc the first course in the country to offer a professional qualification outdoor adventure by studying this broad, vocationally-based course. 120 UCAS tariff points You will be continually assessed Wide range of assessment 96 UCAS tariff points in occupational therapy in combination with Business and plus 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 in professional practice and You will develop an understanding of the scientific and business types, including coursework and GCSE Maths and Organisational Development study at Masters level. This 4-year including English Language, will have a range of theory context of outdoor adventure activities, with the chance to gain assignments, practical English Language at Maths and Science programme runs in parallel with the BSc (Hons) Occupational Grade C/4 or above assessments including essay, skills and experience in both water- and land-based activities. activities, individual and Therapy, and provides you with a broad range of contemporary Access to HE presentations, and portfolios. group presentations, case Access to HE theoretical and practice based learning, including a strong leadership In the final year, you will conduct an Expedition Studies module diploma welcome studies, reports and exams. diploma welcome Biology, Human Biology, focus. The fourth year of the programme builds on the leadership and a research project in an area of your choice. Choose from a Shortlisted candidates focus and will develop your management and organisational Course Features range of modules to suit your interests in areas such as reviewing PE, Psychology, Sociology, Course Features will be interviewed Health & Social Care or development skills which are integral to the changing landscape of –– Graduate after 4 years with and facilitation, adventure tourism, outdoor adventure in the Read more: p185 Occupational Therapy Therapy Occupational Sports Science Level 3 health and social care. Occupational Therapists enjoy a challenging a Masters of Occupational natural environment and entrepreneurship. –– Opportunity to study at one qualification required and rewarding career, working with people affected by injury, Therapy, or after 3 years of our international partner We also offer an opportunity to study at one of Shortlisted candidates illness or disability to fulfil their potential and rebuild their life. with a BSc (Hons) institutions in Year 2 our international partner institutions during Year 2, will be interviewed As a qualified occupational therapist, eligible for registration –– A unique course that combines please see our international webpages. –– Consultation with local General Studies not with the Health and Care Professions Council* you will have a recognised professional and national employers Consider these... accepted for this subject Local and national employers have been consulted in excellent professional skills which will enable you to work in a qualification in Occupational –– Optional coaching courses Cricket Coaching & course development. A programme of optional coaching All offers are subject range of health related organisations including the NHS, private Therapy with business alongside the course Management courses runs alongside the course, enabling students to to satisfactory Health health providers, schools, local councils, and charities; working and organisational skills BSc (Hons) p80 Clearance and Enhanced achieve relevant National Governing Body Awards. –– Excellent facilities, including with people across the lifespan and across a wide range of relevant to health delivery Disclosure & Barring our 2,000-seat sports Arena Physical Education & Service check health and social conditions. With the addition of the Integrated –– Strong links with and our Lakeside Campus Outdoor Education Masters study you will be able to extend your skill set to develop practice partners across Location of Study BSc (Hons) p146 Read more: p185 for outdoor education complementary business and organisation development knowledge Worcestershire, Herefordshire, The course is based at the University of Worcester and is run in Primary & Outdoor which will support you to effectively design, deliver, manage and Gloucestershire and the partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College (Holme Lacey Education BA (Hons) p151 & Management Leadership Adventure Outdoor evaluate innovative and entrepreneurial health and social care West Midlands to enhance Campus). Practical activities take place in areas such as Sport Development programmes within the interdisciplinary health workforce. work-based learning The Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons, Peak District and North Wales. & Coaching BA (Hons) p164 Consider these... Graduates of the Integrated Masters will be the leaders of –– Interprofessional study with the future. This qualification will give you greater confidence shared learning with health Business Management Occupational Therapy BA (Hons) p63 BSc (Hons) p139 in managing services and in designing new service options. professional students and with business students in Physiotherapy You will gain knowledge and skills in managing human 50% of the final year BSc (Hons) p148 resources, financial decision making, practice, coaching and mentoring, and innovative service delivery. Physiotherapy –– Excellent learning facilities including simulated practice MPhysio p149 Student membership of the British Association of Occupational in the Sheila Scott Building Your Career Sports Therapy Therapists (BAOT) is strongly advised for all students Previous graduates BSc (Hons) p168 and Ability House accepting a place on the course. Commencing practice have secured work in: Social Work learning placements is dependent on membership. BA (Hons) p156 Local authorities Outdoor centres Course Content Course Content Commercial activity • Occupational Therapy Practice • Research & Evidence Regular updates may mean • Foundations of • Water-based Coaching Regular updates may mean centres as trek leaders Skills & Self-leadership based Practice that exact module titles on the Outdoor Adventure • Land-based Leadership that exact module titles on the Holiday companies Your Career course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete • Foundation Sciences & • Applied Business & • Water-based Personal Skills • Expedition Studies Development training You will be qualified Theoretical Knowledge for Organisational Development list of available modules, list of available modules, organisations • Land-based Personal Skills • Independent Study to work in a variety of Occupational Therapists Skills including Financial & please visit our website. please visit our website. Higher education • Introduction to Motor • Applied Facilitation roles within the NHS; • Interpersonal & Professional Human Resource Management Self employment Learning & Skill Acquisition & Reviewing community and social Skills including Reflection on • Professional Practice • Understanding Teacher training care settings; private, Practice & Coaching Skills Education/Work-based • Environmental Approaches independent and voluntary Weather & Climate to Outdoor Adventure • Teamworking & Leadership Placements throughout each sectors; health and • The Research Process Skills for Health Professionals Year of the Programme • Adventure Tourism service management; (Outdoor Adventure • Research Project & • Outdoor Adventure in the education; research. • Applied Sciences including Leadership & Management) Occupational Science & Dissertation Natural Environment • Scientific Approaches Intervention Planning • Outdoor Adventure & to Outdoor Adventure Diverse Populations • Contemporary Health Performance & Social Care Practice in • Contemporary Issues in • Work Placement * Subject to approval a Range of Settings Outdoor Adventure (Outdoor Adventure) 140 141 * UCAS Code: B950 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) Pharmacology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: B210 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements The role of the paramedic has become broader over recent years Assessment Pharmacology is an exciting area of development and discovery Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc and this course brings together the latest elements in contemporary in biomedical science. 96 UCAS tariff points A variety of teaching, learning Assessment methods include 96 UCAS tariff points care. It is designed to equip you with the values, knowledge and Evidence of adult and assessment approaches will Pharmacologists study how medicines and other drugs work written examinations and must include A Level skills that are specifically relevant to this emerging branch of the care customer facing be used, which will emphasise and how they are processed by the body. They are also at the a range of coursework Biology, Human Biology NHS and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. or Chemistry and experience is essential the relationship between forefront of new drug design; facilitating the treatment and cure of assessments such as essays, A Level in another science, Access to HE diploma This course has a strong practical focus, allowing you theory and real life issues and diseases such as cancer, depression, heart disease and infections, laboratory reports, portfolios, Maths or Statistics welcome to work alongside qualified personnel and prepares you experiences during practice. as well as understanding why individuals differ in the way they presentations and a final year
104 UCAS tariff points Pharmacology for work in the Ambulance Service. 50% of the course respond to certain drugs, and why some drugs cause addiction. independent study project. Shortlisted applicants will must include A Level be invited for selection is practice-based. You will be expected to work the shift
Paramedic Science Science Paramedic Course Features As a scientific discipline, pharmacology lies at the heart of Biology, Human Biology Enhanced Disclosure & patterns of the Ambulance Service personnel. –– Developed in partnership biomedical science and Pharmacologists work closely with Course Features or Chemistry Barring Service check The course will provide you with specific knowledge and with the West Midlands a wide variety of other disciplines that make up modern –– A friendly, supportive learning Access to HE and Occupational Health diploma welcome checks required understanding to enable you to work in the pre-hospital setting. Ambulance Service NHS Trust biomedical science, including neuroscience, molecular and cell environment with an open- You will be provided with the expert knowledge enabling you biology, immunology and cancer biology, to name just a few. door policy and support from Read more: p185 Read more: p185 –– 50% of the course is to develop into a competent practitioner whose skills will be a personal academic tutor practice-based, working As a Pharmacologist you will have great career prospects and of use in the diverse field of pre-hospital care. You will explore the same shift patterns as the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. –– Developed in collaboration and debate issues arising from social, cultural, moral, legal and ambulance personnel Pharmacologists often work in high-tech research laboratories with the British political context of pre-hospital care in the NHS. In addition, –– The course explores social, in academia and the biosciences industries. With a Pharmacological Society you will develop your communication and interpersonal skills. Consider these... Consider these... cultural, moral, legal and pharmacology degree you might also choose to pursue a –– Strong emphasis on practical Biology BSc (Hons) p52 Counselling FdSc p76 The course will also focus on your personal and professional political facets of pre- career in teaching, policymaking, or medical sales. and laboratory work development and provides opportunities for you to hospital care, preparing Forensic & Applied Biology Health & Social Care If you study Pharmacology at Worcester you will find yourself part –– Professional links to develop your study skills, meet your own learning needs you for a varied career in BSc (Hons) p102 FdSc p107 of a dynamic, forward thinking university with excellent teaching give you the chance to and to develop and practise key skills in preparation for this ever-expanding and put theory into practice Human Biology Mental Health FdSc/ staff and first-class facilities to support you through your studies. BSc (Hons) p109 CertHE p132 employment, further study and lifelong learning. evolving branch of the NHS through projects linked to Biochemistry The University of Worcester has a proven track record in the the bioscience industry BSc (Hons) p50 education of student paramedics, both direct entry students and for –– Modern laboratories and Biomedical Science existing ambulance service staff. We have considerable experience specialist equipment – an BSc (Hons) p54 in all avenues of paramedic and pre-hospital care. All the staff inspiring environment Your Career who facilitate the course are currently practising paramedics with for you to gain practical On completion of the a combined experience of over 100 years in pre-hospital care. skills and to develop your course you will be eligible pharmacology ideas to apply for professional Your Career registration with the Your Pharmacology Health & Care Professions Course Content Course Content Council (HCPC). You degree will prepare you are then eligible for Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 to work in high-tech employment as a • Professional Values & • Biosciences for Paramedic • Professionalism & • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Human Systems Physiology • Independent Study research laboratories registered paramedic with Academic Skills Practitioners 3 the Paramedic • Introduction to • How Drugs Act: • Pharmaco-informatics in academia and the biosciences industries. the Ambulance Service. • Biosciences for Paramedic • Applying Research & Evidence • Advanced Clinical Science Biological Chemistry An Introduction to • Drug Discovery, Design Practitioners 1 to Paramedic Practice for Paramedics • Cell Biology Pharmacokinetics & & Development Alternatively, you might Pharmacodynamics • An Introduction to • Clinical & Psychosocial • Independent Study • Health & Disease • Pharmacology & the go on to pursue a career Pathophysiology of Aspects of Complex • Molecular & Cellular Biology in areas such as teaching, • Complex Skills for the • Introduction to Pharmacology Immune System Illness & Injury Illness & Injury Competent Paramedic • Microbiology policymaking, medical • Scientific Support Skills • Toxicology • Biosciences for Paramedic • Essential Skills for the OSCE & Pharmacology Exam sales or regulatory • Project Development • Neuroendocrine Physiology Practitioners 2 Developing Paramedic roles in the drug • Paramedic Professional & Biochemistry discovery industry. • Fundamental Skills for • Paramedic Professional Practice 3 • Work Experience Paramedic Practice Practice 2 Regular updates may mean A degree in Pharmacology • Biochemistry of Cancer • Paramedic Professional that exact module titles on the is an ideal platform to Practice 1 course may differ. For a complete • Diseases of the Ageing Brain launch a research career list of available modules, and progression to a Regular updates may mean postgraduate qualification. please visit our website. that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. * Subject to approval
142 143 UCAS Code: Joint Honours: see p42 Physical Education BSc (Hons) Physical Education & Dance BA (Hons) UCAS Code: W768 BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements This degree is specifically designed to meet Assessment PE practitioners with expertise in dance are Assessment Requirements the changing needs of the PE profession increasingly rare, however dance remains a 112 UCAS tariff points Performance analysis, presentations, Performance, choreographic works, 112 UCAS tariff points and has a broad range of modules that key element of the national curriculum. This and GCSE Maths and essays, teaching and coaching sessions, performance analysis, teaching, portfolios, and GCSE Maths and prepare you for a career in PE. unique degree offers you the chance to study English Language at exams and projects, practical work essays, posters, presentations, technique English Language, Grade C/4 or above Physical Education whilst maintaining a strong Grade C/4 or above During the course, you will be taught by an experience and independent research. classes, tests and research projects. emphasis on dance. It is designed for those who Access to HE experienced and enthusiastic team of PE A Disclosure & Barring would view dance as their primary sport. diploma welcome practitioners who are committed to providing Service check may be Course Features Course Features required for this course Shortlisted candidates a quality experience that will enable you to This highly employable course was designed in –– Joint Honours –– A highly relevant, practical degree focused will be interviewed become an effective and employable graduate. collaboration with professionals in every area of Shortlisted candidates Physical Education on helping you achieve a lifelong career A Disclosure & Barring You will gain valuable experience on placements –– Excellent facilities, including our dance and physical education. We worked with will be invited to audition in physical education and dance and interview Service check is required and have the opportunity of working in both 2,000-seat sports Arena governing bodies, teachers, students, graduates for this course primary and secondary school settings. –– Opportunity to study a semester abroad and employers to create a degree that is highly –– Opportunity to progress to Qualified Teacher Read more: p185 Read more: p185 at an international partner university relevant for a physical education expert in dance. Status through a Postgraduate Certificate This unique degree pathway will allow you to Physical Education & Dance It’s about the right skills, the right approach, in Education or other approved routes follow your favoured career pathway and tailor –– Option to supplement course with the right knowledge and the right experience. –– Builds on the University’s established your learning. For example, in Year 1 you study PE National Governing Body awards It’s about a degree which is designed to make expertise in sport and exercise science alongside another subject (such as Sports Studies, – Progression to PGCE teaching – you stand out from other PE graduates. Consider these... Sports Coaching Science or Mathematics). –– Strong links with schools and Your Career qualification is popular Dance & Community As a dancer you need to have superb technical the local community Due to the flexible nature of the course, you –– Tutor advice on career pathways Practice BA (Hons) p83 Previous graduates have skills and this degree builds and develops your –– Opportunity to spend a semester abroad are able to develop specific areas of interest, Physical Education found employment in a existing skills as well as training you in new experience new areas of study and build on Joint Honours –– Access to a range of facilities, including state- BSc (Hons) p144 variety of areas, including: techniques. We take a very scientific approach your strengths whilst addressing areas of Two subjects, one degree. See all the of-the-art dance studio, BASES accredited Sport, Coaching & Physical Teacher training to training using the very latest ideas in dance development to achieve your full potential. options: p42. Popular combinations: laboratories, strength and conditioning Education HND p161 Leader of PE science, as well as exciting new technologies, suite, Motion Performance Centre and You have the option of studying abroad, spending to develop excellence in performance. You will School Sport Premium –– Geography BSc (Hons) p105 performance analysis laboratories a semester with one of our international develop a personalised training programme Lecturing –– Mathematics BSc (Hons) p130 partner universities. including elements of technique, strength and Public services –– Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) p162 conditioning, nutrition and psychology. The armed forces –– Sports Studies BSc (Hons) p167 Your Career Coaching We want to work with you along the journey NHS activity co-ordinators to finding your ideal Sales career within physical Sports development education and dance. You managers will perform, collaborate, Leisure and recreation Course Content Course Content teach, research, lead, and management • Introduction to • Swimming & Outdoor Regular updates may mean Year 1: Core modules Year 2: Core modules Year 3: Core modules discover and develop skills Health promotion/ Physical Education Adventurous Activities that exact module titles on the • Dance Technique • Learning & Teaching in • Integrating Dance Practices you had never realised corporate fitness course may differ. For a complete that you had. This course • Scientific Principles of • Teaching SEN & Disability • Introduction to Physical Education • Application of Learning Personal fitness training list of available modules, is ideal for working in Movement in PE PE in Schools Physical Education • Somatic Dance Techniques Theory in Physical Education Sports information analyst please visit our website. the following areas: • Dance & Gymnastics • Independent Study • Scientific Principles of • School-based Learning • Independent Study Performance analyst • Fundamentals of • Application of Learning Movement in Teaching Physical education • The Research Process Year 3: Optional modules Sports marketing Athletics in Schools & Teaching Theory in teaching in secondary Year 1: Optional modules • Dance for the Camera and further education Event management • Learning & Teaching in Physical Education Year 2: Optional modules • Dance Composition • Dance & Technology Primary teaching Postgraduate study Physical Education • Primary PE • Advanced Dance Composition • Dance, Health & Wellbeing • 14-19 PE & Sport Dance teacher • The Research Process: • 14-19 PE & Sport • Teaching Gymnastics & • Introduction to Socio- Dance and physical Physical Education Dance in Secondary School Regular updates may mean • Beyond the PE Curriculum – cultural Issues in Sport exercise specialist • Teaching Special that exact module titles on the • School-based Learning Participatory Action Research Dance science researcher Education Needs & course may differ. For a complete • Teaching Gymnastics & Disability PE in Schools list of available modules, Graduates would be Dance in Secondary Schools please visit our website. eligible to progress onto postgraduate study.
144 145 In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College
Physical Education & Outdoor UCAS Code: Single Honours: F800 UCAS Code: CX63 Education BSc (Hons) Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BSc (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements As the PE national curriculum continues to evolve, there is an Assessment With its wide range of interesting modules, Physical Assessment Requirements increased demand for outdoor education to be taught in school Geography is a great way for you to learn about the 112 UCAS tariff points Essays, presentations, teaching –– Essays 104-120 UCAS tariff points curriculum time. With this, there is a clear need to develop processes that shape our natural environment. It also and GCSE Maths and assessments, practical Access to HE PE practitioners with a specialism in Outdoor Education. This considers the role of humans in modifying the physical –– Practical investigations English Language, performance assessments, diploma welcome Grade C/4 or above creative and innovative course has been carefully designed environment and how we contribute to the world’s –– Poster presentations examinations, projects, Shortlisted candidates may to ensure that you engage in an equal mix of both physical environmental problems such as climate change Shortlisted candidates group work, practical work –– Projects be invited for interview education and outdoor education. The course will develop your and flooding. will be interviewed experience, reflective interviews –– Management plans personal skill level in activities such as mountain walking, rock Read more: p185 A Disclosure & Barring and independent research. In your first year you will explore the fundamentals of this climbing and kayaking as well as challenge your perceptions, –– Reflective journals Service check is required exciting and dynamic subject, learning subject knowledge for this course beliefs and values of the role of physical education in schools. –– Exams Course Features and skills essential for more advanced study. Modules at Geography Physical Read more: p185 During the course, you will be taught by an experienced this level allow you to find out more about the fascinating –– Oral presentations –– Single Honours and enthusiastic team of both PE and outdoor education research and consultancy activities undertaken by staff. Consider these... practitioners, committed to providing a quality experience –– Opportunity to spend Course Features What really sets this course apart from others is its Ecology BSc (Hons) p91 that will enable you to become an effective and employable a semester abroad –– Local and residential fieldwork practical, hands-on emphasis. As a student at Worcester, Environmental Science graduate. You will gain valuable experiences on placements, and –– Access to a range of facilities, opportunities in the UK and overseas you will enjoy a generous fieldwork programme, BSc (Hons) p97 Consider these... have the opportunity of working in both primary and secondary including BASES accredited laboratory work, computer-based practicals and so much –– Excellent access to a wide range Geography Outdoor Adventure school settings, along with a range of outdoor settings. laboratories, sports hall, more. These activities help you to understand subject of specialist equipment, river Leadership & Management BSc (Hons) p105 fitness suites, 3G Astroturf, monitoring stations, state-of- BSc (Hons) p141 There are also numerous opportunities for you to supplement the knowledge and develop a wide range of specialist and Human Geography sand based Astroturf, 2,000- the-art surveying technology and Physical Education & Outdoor Education course with a range of National Governing Body awards, ensuring transferable skills, invaluable for employment or further BA (Hons) p111 Physical Education seat sports arena, strength that you extend your knowledge and understanding further. study. This approach, repeatedly praised by external well-equipped laboratories BSc (Hons) p144 and conditioning suite, Primary & Outdoor experts, is complemented by an assessment strategy that –– Innovative approaches to learning Primary & Outdoor Motion Performance Centre, Education BA (Hons) p151 focuses on coursework rather than formal examinations. and teaching that engage with Education BA (Hons) p151 Location of Study Lakeside Campus for Outdoor real-world topics and issues Sport, Coaching & Physical The course is based at the University of Worcester and is run Education and performance Physical Geography courses are not all the same. Come Education HND p161 in partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College (Holme analysis laboratories along to one of our open days and find out for yourself. –– Strong links with local employers provide Lacey Campus). Practical activities take place in areas such opportunities for you to conduct exciting as The Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and North Wales. and innovative research projects Your Career Our previous graduates have gone on to a Your Career wide range of careers Graduates from this course in areas such as: can find employment Environmental consultancy in a variety of areas, Flood prevention including primary and Course Content Course Content Geographical information secondary school teaching, systems (GIS) management instructing in outdoor Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Urban planning centres, lecturing, public • Introduction to • Learning & Teaching in • Independent Study • Geographical Investigations • Physical Geography • Research Project in Local government services, armed forces, Physical Education Physical Education • Application of Learning • Dynamic Earth Residential Field Course Physical Geography Conservation coaching, recreation • Scientific Principles of • Water-based Personal Skills Theory in Physical Education • Mountain Environments, • Mountain Environments management, corporate • Introduction to Civil Service Movement in PE • The Research Process • Outdoor Activities & the Climate Change Landscapes & Hazards Overseas Field Course team building and Research personal fitness training. • Dance & Gymnastics • Facilitation & Reviewing Natural Environment • An Introduction to • Geographical • Work Placement Information Systems Teaching • Foundations of • School-based Learning • Residential Experiences Sustainability • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing Graduates would be Outdoor Education • Natural Hazards eligible to progress • Swimming & Outdoor • Contemporary Issues in • Introduction to Geology • River Conservation Alternatively, you may onto postgraduate • Land-based Personal Skills Adventurous Activities Outdoor Education • Introduction to River Science • Meteorology & Climate & Management wish to continue to study including Masters • Safety Management • Work-based Learning • Primary Physical Education • Environmental Issues: • River Monitoring & • Environmental Geology postgraduate study Assessment and other professional and PhD studies. • Weather & Climate • 14-19 PE & Sport Past, Present & Future • Mountain Glaciers & Landscape • Researching Physical qualifications. Regular updates may mean • Introduction to Ecology • Ice Age Environments Geography that exact module titles on the • Climate Change: People, • Atmospheric Processes, Air course may differ. For a complete Politics & Action • Ecology of Fresh Waters Pollution & its Modelling list of available modules, Regular updates may mean please visit our website. that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. 146 147 * UCAS Code: B160 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MPhysio UCAS Code: B161 MPhysio
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Physiotherapists will play an essential role in Assessment The Integrated Masters in Physiotherapy is unique; this is the Assessment Requirements meeting the vision of the future health and social first course in the country to offer a professional qualification in 120 UCAS tariff points plus 5 Students will be continuously assessed in Students will be continually 120 UCAS tariff points plus care workforce. Physiotherapy is a rewarding physiotherapy in combination with Business and Organisational GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 including professional practice and will have a range of assessed in professional practice 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 and flexible career where you will work with Development study at Masters Level. This 4-year programme runs English Language, Maths and theory and practical assessments including essays, and will have a range of theory including English Language, Science adults and children in varied health and care in parallel with the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, and provides you Maths and Science exams, presentations, portfolios and case studies. assessments including essays, settings, from intensive care to community care. with a broad range of contemporary theoretical and practice based Biology, Human Biology, presentations, and portfolios. Biology, Human Biology,
PE or Sports Science Level Physiotherapists help to restore movement and learning, including a strong leadership focus. The fourth year of PE or Sports Science Level 3 Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy 3 qualification required function to those affected by injury, illness or Course Features the programme builds on the leadership focus and will develop qualification required Access to HE disability. Physiotherapy plays an important –– Full-time your management and organisational development skills which Course Features Access to HE diploma welcome role in preventing injury and uses a ‘whole –– This course is not NHS funded are integral to the changing landscape of health and social care. –– Graduate after 4 years with a diploma welcome person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which Masters of Physiotherapy, or Shortlisted candidates –– Strong links with practice – students Physiotherapists enjoy a challenging and rewarding career, working Shortlisted candidates includes advising patients about their lifestyle. after 3 years with a BSc (Hons) will be interviewed will spend a significant period of time with patients in a variety of settings, from intensive care to will be interviewed General Studies not In ensuring you benefit from an inter-professional working in practice alongside clinicians community care, helping those affected by injury, illness or disability –– A unique course that General Studies not accepted for this subject combines a recognised accepted for this subject experience, you will share some teaching –– Designed and delivered in partnership with to fulfil their potential and rebuild their life. The changing landscape professional qualification in All offers are subject to alongside Occupational Therapy students physiotherapists across Herefordshire and of health services requires innovative and entrepreneurial graduates All offers are subject to satisfactory Health Clearance physiotherapy with business satisfactory Health Clearance and attend some conference days with other Worcestershire and Gloucestershire equipped to lead change and deliver the services of the future. and Enhanced Disclosure health professional students. A feature of this and organisational skills and Enhanced Disclosure –– Shared learning with Occupational Therapy At Worcester you can choose either the 3-year BSc (Hons) & Barring Service check course is the close links between university relevant to health delivery & Barring Service check and Nursing, where appropriate, to maximise Physiotherapy course, or the 4-year Integrated Masters programme. Student membership of lecturers and practice educators in the local –– Strong links with Student membership of inter-professional learning for health professions Both programmes will provide you with the knowledge and the Chartered Society area. Another notable element of this course practice partners across the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) expertise you will need to be a first rate physiotherapist. You will of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the opportunity to gain skills in leadership –– Clinical skills developed through Worcestershire, Herefordshire, is strongly advised for all enjoy both practical and theoretical learning in excellent facilities is strongly advised for all that will add value to your qualification and practise in ‘high-tech’ simulation suites Gloucestershire and the students accepting a place with simulation opportunities and a wide range of contemporary students accepting a place make you stand out as a potential employee. in addition to work-based learning West Midlands to enhance on the course. Commencing practice experience. You will study leadership and research on the course. Commencing –– Leadership skills embedded work-based learning practice learning placements When in practice you will be supported by an throughout your degree to help you develop your career. With practice learning placements throughout the course is dependent on membership experienced physiotherapist and other members our commitment to inter-professional learning, you will also –– Interprofessional study with is dependent on membership of the Multidisciplinary Team. In addition, –– Eligible for membership of the Chartered gain experience working alongside Occupational Therapy and shared learning with health Read more: p185 you may have the opportunity to work under Society of Physiotherapy and for registration Nursing students, invaluable teamwork experience for anyone professional students and supervision in the University’s McClelland with the Health & Care Professions hoping to work in the modern interdisciplinary health sector. with business students in Centre for Health and Wellbeing student-led Council (HCPC) upon graduation 50% of the final year The Integrated Masters option will enhance your professional Consider these... clinic to enhance your employability further. –– The course achieved 100% student satisfaction –– Excellent learning facilities and business management skills and provide you with an Physiotherapy in the 2017 National Student Survey including simulated practice Consider these... This course will be going through re-approval by additional work experience project with a focus on service MPhysio p149 in the Sheila Scott Building Occupational Therapy the CSP and HCPC in spring 2018. This may result delivery design and development. Studying alongside students Occupational Therapy and Ability House MOccTh p140 BSc (Hons) p139 in some changes to course structure and content. of the Worcester Business School, graduates of the Integrated Masters in Physiotherapy will be well positioned to work in Physiotherapy Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) p148 both clinical practice and in management or leadership roles BSc (Hons) p168 Course Content in a range of health focussed employer organisations. Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) p168 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Human Biology • Practice Learning 1 • Practice Learning 2 & 3 • Practice Learning 4 & 5 Course Content BSc (Hons) p109 • Foundation Sciences for • Applied Sciences 1 • Independent Study • Physiotherapy Practice • Managing Patients with Regular updates may mean Your Career Physiotherapy 1 (Anatomy) (Musculoskeletal • Leading for Enhanced Learning Across All Years Complex Needs that exact module titles on the You will be qualified to work • Foundation Sciences Physiotherapy) Service Delivery • Foundation Sciences & • Applied Research & course may differ. For a complete in a variety of roles within: list of available modules, for Physiotherapy 2 • Applied Sciences 2 (Neurology • Enhancing Employability Theoretical Knowledge Evidence based Practice (Physiology & Pathology) & Cardiovascular & for Physiotherapists please visit our website. Your Career The NHS • Managing Patients with • Applied Business & Respiratory Physiotherapy) You will be qualified Community settings • Guiding Principles of Complex Needs • Guiding Principles of Organisational Development to work in a variety of Private, independent Physiotherapy Practice • Applied Research & Physiotherapy Practice Skills including Financial & Regular updates may mean roles within the NHS; and voluntary sectors • Therapeutic Communication Evidenced Based Practice • Interpersonal & Professional Human Resource Management that exact module titles on the Community settings; Education & Ethical Practice • Team Working & Skills including Reflection on • Research Project & course may differ. For a complete Private, independent Enabling Others Practice & Coaching Skills Dissertation Research list of available modules, and voluntary sectors; Service management please visit our website. • Teamworking & Leadership • Work-based Project Health and Service Sport Skills for Health Professionals Management; Education; Validated by CSP and • Applied Sciences including Research; Sports. approved by the HCPC. Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological & Musculo- skeletal Physiotherapy * Subject to approval 148 149 In partnership with Herefordshire and Ludlow College
UCAS Code: Joint Honours: see p42 Politics BA (Hons) Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) UCAS Code: NX75
BA (Hons) Requirements Passionate about politics? Politics has never been Assessment This innovative degree course provides training and experiences for Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) so exciting! Our BA (Hons) Joint Politics course those who are enthused by the dynamic role that learning outdoors 104 UCAS tariff points Coursework, essays, literature reviews, Wide range of assessments 112 UCAS tariff points examines contemporary international political can play in the academic and social development of children. The Access to HE reports, document analyses, in-class tests, including assignments, Access to HE issues such as Brexit, EU membership, migration, course blends key training and skills in a range of outdoor activities Politics diploma welcome oral presentations, learning journals, and practical work, presentations diploma welcome anti-establishment politics, identity politics, with a detailed examination of learning and primary education. Read more: p185 independent study/project in final year. and a research-based A Disclosure & Barring globalisation, as well as Westminster politics. BA This course provides you with the opportunity to work independent study. Service check is required (Hons) Joint Politics also analyses historical and in a range of outdoor education based establishments. It for this course contemporary national/international political Course Features also prepares you for teaching in primary schools. Read more: p185 systems in Europe, China, the Middle-East and –– Joint Honours Course Features the U.S. Our programme additionally explores –– Opportunity to study a semester abroad There are a wide range of modules and opportunities –– Single Honours degree Your Career classical, Enlightenment and contemporary for specialisation with a practical emphasis throughout. –– Optional politics-related work placement –– Placement opportunities BA (Hons) Politics will political philosophies. You will learn how to The University of Worcester works in partnership with –– Excellent facilities for outdoor provide you with the evaluate political theory, to compare political –– Analyse classical, Enlightenment, and Herefordshire and Ludlow College to provide an excellent education at Lakeside Campus skills to compete in a systems across the globe, and to engage critically contemporary political philosophies blend of core skills and knowledge with specialist teaching. Consider these...
competitive jobs market. with a range of international political challenges. –– Examine campaigns, protests, and Outdoor Adventure Education Primary & Outdoor In the first year there is a focus on helping you to develop This course will enable you anti-establishment politics Leadership & Management Whether you are a Corbynista, a Conservative, to analyse and understand important personal skills and knowledge to work outside, including BSc (Hons) p141 a Liberal, a Remainer, a Brexiteer or of a –– A wide range of modules on politics complex historical and aspects of health and safety combined with an introduction to Physical Education & different political persuasion, the Politics team and international relations contemporary political teaching in primary schools, including curriculum requirements, Outdoor Education welcomes applications from those passionate issues; you will also and an understanding of how children develop and learn. The BSc (Hons) p146 about political challenges across the globe. Joint Honours acquire the necessary second year develops your management skills further and Primary Initial Teacher skills to express your own Two subjects, one degree. See all the provides placement opportunities. This is also a time to look Education with QTS political views in effective options: p42. Popular combinations: at creative approaches to teaching. The third year provides an BA (Hons) p175 opportunity to specialise through an independent research written and oral formats. –– History BA (Hons) p108 Our students have a based dissertation, to investigate the environments within which –– Journalism BA (Hons) p119 good record of gaining children learn and to explore current areas of research such as employment, and Politics –– Sociology BA (Hons) p157 sustainable development and learning beyond the classroom. graduates work in many Your Career different sectors including: The course is appropriate Teacher training for individuals wanting to become primary teachers The police force and gain QTS status in Probation the future and also for Police those wanting to work Housing Course Content Course Content with children in alternative Civil Service educational contexts. • Democracy: Past • Reporting Politics I • Response to Crime: Local government Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Graduates entering initial Present & Future • Campaign Power - The Justice Process • Foundations of • Outdoor Adventurous • Understanding the primary teacher training Pressure groups • Unequal World People, Pressure Groups • ‘Race,’ Ethnicity & Education Outdoor Learning Activities: Leadership Residential Experience would benefit from a Think tanks • Ideology & Conflict in & Social Debates • Green Media • Outdoor Adventurous • Learning & Teaching • Outdoor Activities & the specialism for outdoor Political parties learning. Graduates Europe Since 1789 • Suffrage, Sexuality & Struggle: • Constructing Emotions: Activities: Personal Skills in the Outdoors Natural Environment Voluntary organisations choosing to work in an • People, Politics & Power: Women’s History, 1900-2000 Social / Political Perspectives • Outdoor Safety Management • Creative Learning in • Contemporary Issues in Charities alternative educational Nineteenth-Century Britain • Japan’s World, 1854-1951 • Capitalism & Globalisation • Child Development the Outdoors Outdoor Learning (Primary) The media context might pursue • Welfare for All? The • ‘Race’ & Ethnicity in • Nationalism • Introduction to Primary • Wider Professional Practice • Values Education careers with outdoor Journalism Story of a Dream Contemporary Britain Learning & Teaching • Philosophies of Education • Professional Studies education organisations or Social work • British Imperialism, 1784-1972 • Pathways in Politics • Challenging Politics: People • Teaching the Curriculum • Work-based Learning: • Research in Education in peripatetic instruction Postgraduate study Regular updates may mean • Politics Work Project versus Power across the Globe through the Outdoors Planning, Preparation in educational contexts that exact module titles on the • Independent Study including schools. • Conflict, Stability & Change: • Independent Study course may differ. For a complete & Practice Regular updates may mean Opportunity to progress Twentieth-Century Britain • Politics Independent Project list of available modules, that exact module titles on the to Outdoor Education please visit our website. • Geographies of Development • Political Geography course may differ. For a complete MA or PGCE Primary. • The American Century, • War, Democracy & the Media list of available modules, 1917-2001 • Nazi Germany, 1933-45 please visit our website. • Politics, Religion & Society • Reporting Politics II in Ireland, 1690-1848
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UCAS Code: Single Honours: C800 UCAS Code: X370 G, I Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Psychology BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
Requirements If you are currently working in a professional area (i.e. early Assessment If you’re choosing Psychology for your degree, Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc years, children’s services or education), this course will you might be interested in a particular area. At 120 credits at Level 4 HE A range of assessment Wide range of assessment types, including 112 UCAS tariff points give you the opportunity to progress with your existing Worcester, we give you the flexibility to specialise 120 credits at Level 5 HE methods are used including research reports, case studies, essays, literature Access to HE higher education qualifications to achieve a full Honours – in anything from forensic or clinical psychology essays, portfolios, case reviews, presentations and examinations. diploma welcome Applicants must have degree. The course has been specifically designed to top up to counselling or business psychology – while still current experience of studies, reflective evaluations Read more: p185 BA Top-up (Hons) Degree Foundation degrees in a relevant area, or for students with getting a good grasp of the subject in general.
working in a relevant and independent study. Course Features Psychology professional setting professional teaching qualifications at Levels 4 and 5. And it’s all accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), giving you the opportunity to gain –– Single Honours A Disclosure & Barring A professional is one who continuously engages with self-appraisal Course Features Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) Service check is required and self-questioning to enhance their role. This continual process –– This course makes you eligible for –– You will take four taught – your first step to a career as a psychologist. for this course ensures that professionals can strive to meet current and future Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership modules and a triple Your Career Read more: p185 demands, engaging proactively as opposed to reactively. The Whatever you choose, you’ll be taught by of the British Psychological Society independent study based on a When you’ve completed BA (Hons) in Professional Practice has been designed to support practitioners who work in their specialist topic of professional interest this course, you’ll have this process, ensuring that you are equipped with the relevant fields, and who’ve completed fascinating Joint Honours a solid foundation for a knowledge, skills and experience within your professional focus. –– Each annual cohort has a research in fields such as psycholinguistics, Two subjects, one degree. See all the September start and the career as a professional Professional Practice Consequently, the aim of the programme is to influence and improve cooperation and altruism, the treatment of options: p42. Popular combinations: psychologist – for example, professional practice within a student-orientated framework. course is run as a full-time depression and GP attitudes, and the wellbeing Consider these... in clinical, counselling, and part-time pathway of children. So you learn from real-world –– Criminology BA (Hons) p81 Early Childhood The degree operates as a final year progression award, combining educational, forensic, experience, and get a genuine taste of the –– Drama & Performance BA (Hons) p86 (Professional Practice) theoretical and professional perspectives culminating in a final health or occupational. work you could be doing after you graduate. BA (Hons) p87 research project based on the individual’s particular focus. –– Education Studies BA (Hons) p92 You’ll need to gain Education Studies –– Mathematics BSc (Hons) p130 practical experience BA (Hons) p92 Location of Study –– Religion, Philosophy & Values in and further training, Integrated Working Education BA (Hons) p154 but with a Psychology with Children & Families The course is delivered in partnership with and studied at The degree that gives you BA (Hons) Top-up Learning Institute (Cornwall, Devon and London) or Somerset SCIL. GBC, you’ll be in a great Degree p116 position to find fulfilling, Primary Initial Teacher rewarding employment. Education with QTS BA (Hons) p175 Psychology graduates also have careers in: Social work Research Your Career Industry and commerce Human resource Completion of this course management can enable you to apply Course Content Course Content Working with people for postgraduate study in • Independent Study • Applied Psychological Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 with disabilities education or other related (triple module) Perspectives • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & • Psychology Research Project Counselling areas. Many graduates • Specialism module (double • Reflecting on Practice: • Psychological Research Cognitive Psychology • Business Psychology continue their studies module in either Early Evaluation & Change Marketing Methods 1 • Social & • Clinical Psychology and career development Years, Integrated Children’s Speech and Regular updates may mean • Introduction to Developmental Psychology through postgraduate Services OR Education) • Coaching Psychology language therapy that exact module titles on the Developmental Psychology • Psychological Research training programmes • Professional Development • Counselling Psychology Prison psychology course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to Methods 2 for primary teaching or Planning • Educational Psychology the early years initial list of available modules, Counselling Psychology • Individual Differences please visit our website. • Forensic Psychology teacher training, or • Introduction to • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Health Psychology alternatively apply for Forensic Psychology • Diversity & Inclusivity Masters qualifications. • Introduction to Clinical in Psychology • Applied Sports Psychology Psychology Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
152 153 UCAS Code: Religion, Philosophy & Values Single Honours: X301 UCAS Code: Joint Honours: see p42 in Education BA (Hons) Screenwriting BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements Do you want to understand the world around you Assessment Screenwriting at Worcester nurtures your love of Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) better? Are you interested in ethical, values-based story and aims to develop your skills as a writer and 88 UCAS tariff points A variety of assessment methods will be A wide variety of assessment methods 104 UCAS tariff points and religious views on the world and on society? media practitioner for the 21st century. It provides Access to HE used including essays, reviews, projects, including scriptwriting, presentations, Accredited Access and Would you like to explore what others think and creative, challenging approaches to writing – from initial diploma welcome group and individual presentations and the treatments, story outlines, recorded Foundation courses believe, and to consider your own perspectives? conception right through to production, engaging with Other entry routes may be making of resources, individual research, content, essays, research and Mature entry route This course provides the opportunity to think your original ideas both creatively and academically. It possible, including for those many of which will enhance your IT skills. production of a portfolio. about your own values, attitudes and beliefs, emphasises learning through practice, so that you will We consider applications on
with relevant life experience Screenwriting and also to consider how the education system develop a deeper, real understanding of the demands of an individual basis, so please A Disclosure & Barring contact the Admissions helps others to think and develop their views. Course Features writing for film, television, radio and stage, supported and Course Features Service check is required for Office if you are unsure –– Opportunity to study abroad for a semester advised by a staff team with current industry experience. –– Offered as a major pathway route some modules on the course The focus on education means that learning will about your qualifications Course focus, overall, is on nurturing your original voice and as a Joint Honours degree, Read more: p185 be applied to real life settings, including in schools –– You can choose modules to focus on your Read more: p185 and approach to writing – through learning scriptwriting which allows you to interact with and other learning environments. The course interests, and will have the opportunity techniques, industry awareness, production experience experts in related areas, as well as will include activities within the region around to engage in your own research and engagement with prospective employers. There is a form creative working relationships Worcester and the West Midlands to access faith –– The course includes visits within the region and continuous ethos of feedback and individual development, across different media. You also have and community groups, and to learn from them. opportunities to meet with representatives from which aims to provide you with the skills necessary to the opportunity to study abroad. local communities and education professionals Your Career You may be considering a career in education enter a broad spectrum of careers on graduating. Your Career If you gain a 2:1 degree or some other learning environment. There is Joint Honours Many career path or above you will be Joint Honours Modules on developing your craft and ‘voice’ as a options are opened up by a significant shortage of teachers of Religious Two subjects, one degree. See all the guaranteed an interview Two subjects, one degree. See all the writer in your first year lead to modules specialising studying on this course Studies in secondary schools. Primary schools options: p42. Popular combinations: Religion, Philosophy & in Values Education in a range of media in your second; your third year for teacher training at also have a need for specialists in this area, options: p42. Popular combinations: including working in: focuses on developing your portfolio of original Worcester (primary, or as RE remains a statutory requirement –– Animation BA (Hons) p47 –– English Language BA (Hons) p94 work to include a feature-length project. You can Digital arts industries secondary RE, subject to within the curriculum. This course provides make use of the University’s Drama Studios and its –– Creative & Professional Writing Film places being available), possibilities for a range of future opportunities –– Education Studies BA (Hons) p92 Media Centre, edit suites, a newly-refurbished TV BA (Hons) p78 providing you meet the –– Psychology BSc (Hons) p153 Television for graduates, including in schools. –– Drama & Performance BA (Hons) p86 national pre-requisites studio and a sound recording studio. You are also Radio –– Sociology BA (Hons) p157 supported to gain opportunities offered through for the course at the time –– Film Production BA (Hons) p98 Theatre scriptwriting competitions, regional festivals and of applying. Knowledge –– Film Studies BA (Hons) p99 Publishing of the practical and industry. Throughout, you will find enthusiastic staff –– Journalism BA (Hons) p119 Advertising theoretical underpinnings and a friendly and supportive learning environment. Arts organisations of education equips you We have strong connections with the Royal Television for a diverse range of Society and students benefit from workshops with the Production of online content careers and progression BBC academy and enter prestigious competitions. Social media marketing routes including: Marketing and public relations Education Teacher training Personnel Course Content Course Content Postgraduate academic Training in the private sector Year 1 • Mentoring & Coaching • Organising Teaching Year 1 • Adaptation • Independent Study and creative writing courses Social work • Foundations in Education in Education & Learning Two year-long modules • Writing Radio Drama • Industry Practices Welfare support provide a strong foundation • Education in Context • Global Dimension • Policy-making in Education • Writing the Feature Film & Applications Charities in creating ideas, formatting • Introduction to the Study • Radical Education • Fieldwork in the Study of Local government scripts and analysing story Year 3 Regular updates may mean of Religion & Education Religion & Education that exact module titles on the Year 3 design and structure: Opportunity to stretch your • Introduction to the • Philosophies & the Arts skills in the writing of a feature course may differ. For a complete • Independent Research • Ideas & Development Philosophy of Religion • Encountering South length screenplay or extended list of available modules, • Organising Teaching • Encountering Christianity Asian Religions • Story Design & Analysis research project, as well as gain please visit our website. & Learning more industry experience in Regular updates may mean Year 2 Year 2 • Managing Educational Change preparation for graduating: that exact module titles on the Opportunity to develop • Educational Enquiry • Work Experience course may differ. For a complete your skills and competence • Screenwriting Final Project • Ethics & Contemporary • Citizenship & Education in TV, radio, film, stage list of available modules, • Screenwriting Radio Moral Problems and multimedia: • Values in Education please visit our website. & TV Comedy • Encountering Islam • Disability & Inclusive Schooling • TV Scriptwriting: Concept • Scriptwriting • Work Experience • Disaffection & Education & Development Negotiated Project • Religion & Education
154 155 UCAS Code: Single Honours: L300 UCAS Code: L500 Social Work BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BA (Hons) Requirements Worcester’s Social Work BA delivers a professional qualification Assessment If you’re curious about the everyday lives of people in the Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) combined with an academic award. Accredited by the Health modern world and how they interact with each other in 112 UCAS tariff points from 2 Teaching is by experienced and A range of methods 104 UCAS tariff points & Care Professions Council (HCPC) this means individuals society as a whole, then Sociology is for you. Our course A Levels (or their equivalent) supportive staff committed including coursework, essays, Access to HE are eligible to apply to join the HCPC register, which is a will particularly appeal if you want friendly, personal At least 4 GSCEs Grade to, and interested in, your reports, seminar papers diploma welcome C/4 or above – to include requirement in order to practice as a social worker in the UK. support from tutors whose focus is on teaching.
individual progress with theory and oral presentations and Read more: p185 Sociology English Language and Maths
Social Work Work Social The first year of the course also ensures you undertake 30 days and practice integrated through You will begin by gaining the study and research skills that sociology Independent Study. There Access to HE diploma of skills development training and undergo assessment of your learning in the classroom and students need, as well as being introduced to many aspects are no formal exams. welcome 'readiness to practice'. You will learn about the values and ethics of in placement settings. Service of the ‘crisis of contemporary society’; including population, At least 3 months relevant the profession and a range of theories and methods which inform users, carers, practitioners inequality, crime, social and environmental breakdown, modern Course Features social care experience, social work practice, as well as learning about the standards which and managers from across the capitalism, conflict and problems of democratic legitimation. –– Single or Joint Honours Joint Honours whether in a paid or govern social work practice. You will also begin to learn about the social work arena are involved You will then have the opportunity to study some themes in Two subjects, one degree. voluntary capacity service user groups with whom social workers come into contact in the learning experience. more detail so that you can tailor the course to match your –– You may also change to See all the options: p42 Satisfactory health check and the factors which have impacted their need for services. interests, focusing, for example, on such optional topics as social Single Honours after one year Popular combinations: Satisfactory Enhanced welfare and criminal justice; education; home, work and careers; without taking additional In Year 2 you will build on your knowledge of the law and policy Course Features Disclosure & Barring diversity (gender, ‘race’ and sexuality); politics and power; modules, if you have studied Criminology BA which frames social work practice and deepen your understanding –– A limited number of Social Service check globalisation, or the influence of media on society. In the second it as Joint Honours at Level 4 (Hons) p81 of how social workers respond to and manage risk. This will enable Work students are currently Confirmation of the ability and, especially the third year, modules reflect the specialist and –– Optional Sociology Work Education Studies you to engage with 70 days of practice and start to implement what put forward for an NHS to use basic IT facilities research expertise of the teaching staff. As final year students Experience module and Earn BA (Hons) p92 you have learnt with service users. A research module will enable bursary – for more details Where English is a second you will complete your own independent research project and As You Learn opportunities History BA (Hons) p108 you to explore how research evidence is used within practice. please visit www.nhsbsa. language, IELTS Level 7 will currently have the option of taking a work placement module. nhs.uk/825.aspx –– Many modules based on Media & Culture need to be evidenced In the final year, you will build your practice experience further BA (Hons) p131 or our course webpage for A degree in Sociology is a gateway to many careers, both staff research expertise by undertaking 100 days in a different practice placement. the latest information in the public sector and beyond. It is especially valuable for –– Opportunity to study Politics BA (Hons) p150 A final module will consolidate and extend your knowledge jobs that involve managing and communicating with people, abroad for a semester Psychology and understanding of contemporary social work practice. thinking out solutions to problems and understanding BSc (Hons) p153 You will also undertake an independent study which will the diverse and changing society in which we live. Religion, Philosophy Consider these... allow specialism in an area of particular interest and will be & Values in Education Counselling Psychology supported by an allocated member of the teaching team. BA (Hons) p154 BSc (Hons) p77 Sociology BA (Hons) p157
Your Career Our graduates have an Your Career excellent employment On successful completion Course Content Course Content record, having taken up of the course you will be • Approaching the Crisis: • Pornography & Regular updates may mean careers in sectors including: eligible to apply to join the Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 21st Century Sociology Modern Culture that exact module titles on the Housing HCPC register and seek • Skills Development • Law & Policy for Social • Practice Realities course may differ. For a complete employment as a qualified • Life Course Development Work Practice • Independent Study • Applying Sociology • Campaign Power: People & The probation service list of available modules, social worker in a variety • Managing Risk in Social Work • Democracy? The Pressure Groups Youth work • The Context for Practice • Practice 2 please visit our website. of organisations in the • Understanding Research Story of an Ideal • Housing & Homelessness Caring professions • Ethics & Values for Social Work Regular updates may mean statutory, voluntary and for Practice • Family Lives • Body & Society Social services • Theories & Interventions that exact module titles on the independent sectors. The police force for Social Work • Practice 1 course may differ. For a complete • Visual Sociology • History of Sexuality The programme works list of available modules, • Crime & Deviance • ‘Race’ & Ethnicity in Britain Business and personnel closely with Worcestershire management please visit our website. • Sociology of Emotions • ‘Race’ & Education and Herefordshire Councils Public relations • People at Work • Career & Personal to enhance employment Media Development opportunities on • Work-based Project Marketing completion of the degree. • Sociology of Education • Welfare for All? Teacher training • Capitalism & Globalisation • Independent Study Postgraduate study • Response to Crime
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UCAS Code: X360 Disabilities & Inclusion BA (Hons) Sport Business Management BA (Hons) UCAS Code: CN62
BA (Hons) Requirements Do you have an interest in special educational needs? Would you Assessment The BA (Hons) Sport Business Management course has been Assessment Requirements BA (Hons) like to work in a special educational needs role across services designed to reflect the constantly evolving landscape in sport 96 UCAS tariff points A variety of assessments will Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points which support children, young people and families? Would policy and provision from a national and international context. Access to HE diploma be used including essays, including case study analysis, and GCSE Maths and you like the opportunity to develop your understanding of It explores the sport delivery environment in ways that is welcome reviews, projects, group and problem-solving, coursework English Language at multidisciplinary working, including that which links education both intellectually and creatively challenging to understand Grade C/4 or above Read more: p185 individual presentations and the assignments, individual and with nurses, social workers and mental health nurses? the complex partnerships and interactions which create sport making of resources, individual group presentations, business Access to HE programmes and initiatives across all the sectors in sport. diploma welcome This course enables you to undertake research in the field of research, many of which will management, report writing inclusive education, to learn to think critically about policy and enhance your IT skills. Sport businesses are a growing and dynamic sector of the global and project planning. Shortlisted candidates practice in special educational needs and to be an advocate for economy. These range from the familiar sport facility manager, to will be interviewed Consider these... equality and entitlement. The degree has a focus on education Course Features the growing number of small, niche sport tourism operators who Course Features A Disclosure & Barring within the sector but also has an interdisciplinary element cater for the needs of travellers wanting to experience various Service check may be Early Childhood –– Opportunity to explore –– Excellent industry links, which includes collaboration with health, psychology and social sporting events that take place around the world. This growth has required for some modules (Professional Practice) SEN, disability and inclusion including Worcester Warriors BA (Hons) p87 care. The aim of the degree is to deliver an exciting, challenging meant that there is a healthy demand for talented professionals in Read more: p185 in a broad, imaginative Rugby Club, Worcestershire and thought-provoking curriculum exploring the historical this field, who can deliver and manage high quality sport services Sport Management Business Education Studies and practical way, drawing County Cricket, and Worcester and political journey that has impacted on the field of special and products. You have the opportunity to take a semester studying BA (Hons) p92 on expertise across the Wolves basketball Primary Initial Teacher educational needs, disabilities and inclusion, enabling you to abroad in your second year of study and also the opportunity to take university and beyond –– Professional placements Education (with QTS) reflect on your own personal values and professional identity. a 'work year abroad' between your second and third year of study. –– Use of the University of build confidence, Consider these... BA (Hons) p175 The Institute of Education has a well established reputation for This course has focused on key specialisms for future employability Worcester Arena, to learn experience and life skills Cricket Coaching & outstanding practice in inclusive education. This degree builds and so there is a huge opportunity on this course to develop about sport and disabilities –– Top-flight facilities including Management on existing partnerships with local schools and employers, business management specialisation in areas such as event using specialist facilities the University Arena host BSc (Hons) p80 academic tutor expertise and a growing alumni of teachers, planning or marketing. There are also many innovative elements –– Use of the award-winning international elite sports Outdoor Adventure Your Career special educational needs coordinators and other professionals. such as developing your expertise in entrepreneurship, problem- Hive to access resources events, providing further work Leadership & Management
Special Educational Needs, Disabilities & Inclusion solving and risk management, alongside the key areas of If you gain a 2.1 degree and expertise linked to experience opportunities BSc (Hons) p141 or above you will be operational project management and strategic planning skills. diversity in education –– Opportunities to win funds to Business Management guaranteed an interview A strong element of work-based learning is also central to –– Opportunities to work with support new sport enterprises BA (Hons) p63 for Primary PGCE at the the programme which helps you to gain valuable professional other professionals linked to University of Worcester work experience and will play a valuable role in enhancing –– Develop specialisms supporting children, young provided you meet the your employability prospects when leaving the University. in areas such as event people and families such national pre-requisites planning and marketing as nurses, mental health for the course. workers and social workers Your Career Other career The course provides a options include: sound basis for careers in: Learning support mentor Sport facility management Special educational needs Course Content Course Content Events management support assistant Year 1: Mandatory modules • Global Perspectives & SEND • Assistive Technologies • Sport Management • Sport Entrepreneur Sport development Community support worker • Introduction to SEND & • Understanding Autism in Practice • Risk Management • Strategic Sport Marketing Health promotion Youth worker Inclusion: History & Legislation Spectrum Condition • PR & Promotion • Management & Year 3: Optional modules The fitness industry Children’s centre manager • Specific Learning Difficulties: • From Exclusion to Inclusion • Sport Event & Tourism Leadership in Sport • Work Experience Outreach work Health and social care Overcoming Barriers Management • Sport Strategy in Action support worker Year 2: Optional modules • Policymaking in Education Marketing • Exploring Mental Health in • Business Viability • Independent Study With further study Childhood & Adolescence • Work Experience • Critical Perspectives on Sport research ‘Special Educational Needs’ • Sport Business Regular updates may mean at postgraduate level • Equality & Diversity • Equality & Diversity in Sport entrepreneurship Professional Placement that exact module titles on the roles include: Lifelong Learning Sector • Extension Module Postgraduate study Year 1: Optional modules • Research Process course may differ. For a complete Special needs teacher • Mentoring & Coaching Regular updates may mean • Introduction to • Sport Consumers list of available modules, Special educational in Education that exact module titles on the Primary Teaching please visit our website. needs coordinator • Concepts of Mental Health course may differ. For a complete • Sponsorship & Fundraising • Health & Well Being Social worker • Sport & Disability list of available modules, Health professional • Foundations in Education please visit our website. Local authority SEN officer • Adapted Physical Activity, Year 3: Mandatory modules Sport & Disability • Independent Study • Professional Roles & Contexts Year 2: Mandatory modules in SEND & Inclusion • Researching Interdisciplinary • Identity, Inclusion & Approaches to Inclusive Social Justice Practice 158 159 In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, Stourbridge Campus Sport, Coaching &
UCAS Code: 26NC S Sports Coaching HND Physical Education HND UCAS Code: C610 S HND HND
Requirements If you have a passion for leading others in coaching Assessment Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for sport? Are you interested Assessment Requirements sessions, participating in sport or working directly with in pursuing a career within sports coaching, PE teaching or sports 72 UCAS tariff points Wide variety of assessment A variety of methods are used to 72 UCAS tariff points athletes to enhance performance, this course will equip science? Would you like the opportunity to progress to a degree? and GCSE Maths and types, including coursework assess learning including written including GCSE Maths you to cope with the challenges and issues that may be Gain valuable vocational skills and experience? Achieve nationally- English Language at assignments, leading coaching assessments, module tests, and English Language at Grade C/4 or above faced in this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector. recognised coaching qualifications to enhance employability? Grade C/4 or above sessions, individual and exams, individual and group Access to HE The course is run in association with Birmingham Metropolitan group presentations, case If you have said yes to any of the above, the HND in Sport, presentations, case-studies, Access to HE
Sports Coaching diploma welcome diploma welcome College and you will study at Stourbridge Campus and the University studies, reports and exams. Coaching & Physical Education is the perfect start to your career. reports, resource creation, Shortlisted candidates of Worcester, taking advantage of the excellent facilities and practical teaching and coaching. Relevant vocational This exciting and innovative two-year full-time course addresses will be interviewed support available at both campuses. Vocational throughout, the qualifications and experience Course Features the fundamentals underpinning sport, coaching and physical may also be considered A full Disclosure & Barring course will prepare you with the necessary and desirable skills –– Two year, full-time course with education. The wide range of modules are delivered within Course Features Service check may be with which to attain employment in the field of sports coaching An Enhanced Disclosure and part-time route available the University’s state-of-the-art sports facilities to support –– Exciting course for those with required for some modules or progression onto appropriate degree-related disciplines at the Barring Service check may be the application of theory into practice. A variety of teaching, a passion and enthusiasm required for some modules Read more: p185 University of Worcester. There are opportunities for work-based –– Industry-approved curriculum learning and assessment strategies are employed. The embedded for sport, coaching and learning with Birmingham Metropolitan College Sports Academies. –– National Governing Body Shortlisted candidates nationally-recognised coaching qualifications and employability physical education will be interviewed Successful completion of this course can provide progression Coaching Awards option awards provide you with a great foundation to apply for a wide to level 5 or 6 of an Honours degree programme in sport at the –– Opportunity to progress Read more: p185 –– Excellent facilities, including range of careers in sport. You will also have the opportunity Sport, Coaching & Physical Education University of Worcester. As part of the course you will also develop to a wide range of sports- the University’s award-winning to gain valuable vocational skills, work-based experience and Consider these... links to the UK Sports Institute and Youth Sport Trust and you will related degrees 2,000-seat sports Arena employment. Staff provide extensive support and guidance to be eligible to represent a university team in the BUCS league. –– Embedded employability Sport Development & ensure you reach your academic potential and vocational goal. Coaching BA (Hons) p164 awards and nationally- Sport, Coaching & Physical Location of Study recognised coaching Consider this... Education HND p161 Progression qualifications Sports Coaching HND p160 This course is taught at Birmingham Metropolitan College, You may wish to progress on to a sports-related degree, for Sports Studies Stourbridge Campus and the University of Worcester. –– Applied knowledge BSc (Hons) p167 example Sport Studies, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, and understanding Sport & Exercise Science, or other professional qualifications. –– Valuable work-based experience Progression Your Career On successful completion of the programme, there are –– Wide range of The course provides an opportunities to progress onto a linked Honours degree career opportunities excellent foundation for programme at Worcester, for example Sport Development & –– The course achieved 100% Your Career a wide range of careers Coaching BA (Hons), Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) or student satisfaction in the With more people playing in sport including: 2017 National Student Survey sport and engaging in Sports Coaching Science & Disability Sport BSc (Hons). PE teaching physical activity, there are new job opportunities Sport performance coaching in this sector. You will be Course Content Course Content Performance analysis prepared for a career in: Sport community coaching • The Physiological Foundations • Introduction to Skill Regular updates may mean • Scientific Foundations of Sport • Application of Scientific Regular updates may mean (including disability coaching Sports coaching of Sports Coaching Acquisition & Analysis that exact module titles on the • Introduction to Principles in Sport that exact module titles on the career opportunities) Sports development • Disability & Sports Coaching • Performance Analysis course may differ. For a complete Sports Coaching • Pedagogy & Practice in Sports course may differ. For a complete Sport development officers Disability sport list of available modules, list of available modules, • The Business of Coaching • Work-based Learning • Disability in Sport & PE Coaching & Physical Education Sports marketing Performance analysis please visit our website. please visit our website. • Introduction to Research (Coaching Placement) • Introduction to Socio- • Research Methods Armed forces and police Physical education • Sports Event Promotion • The Psychology of Coaching Cultural Issues in Sport • Contemporary Issues in Sport Graduate-level employment Health and fitness • Sports Development • PE: Context & Issues • Using Performance in the private, public • Applications of and voluntary sectors Sports Coaching & Coaching • Sport in the UK Analysis in Sport & PE • Principles of Sports Coaching • Teaching Children • Work-based Learning: Sport, to Play Games Coaching & Physical Education • Leading & Managing • Physical Activity, Groups & Teams Health & Sport
160 161 UCAS Code: Sports Coaching Science Single Honours: C601 Joint Honours: see p42 Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C694
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Sports Coaching Science is a dynamic, established subject for anyone Assessment Building on the University’s extensive experience in this field, Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc with an enthusiasm for coaching and its relationship with sports the course is believed to be the country’s first degree dedicated 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types, Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points performance, physical activity, health, teaching and sports science. to producing experts in disability sport and fitness who can go and GCSE Maths and including scientific reports, including scientific reports, and GCSE Maths and on to careers helping and coaching people with disabilities who English Language at The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for its sports oral presentations, essays, oral presentations, essays, English Language at Grade C/4 or above wish to engage in sport and physical activity. Sports Coaching Grade C/4 or above degrees, and the course utilises an excellent range of facilities both coaching sessions, exams, coaching sessions, exams, Science students can now specialise in Sports Coaching Science Access to HE on and off the campus including a state-of-the-art sports hall, marketing plans, practical marketing plans, practical Access to HE with Disability Sport and gain a further insight into the area of diploma welcome University of Worcester Arena, fitness suite, physiology laboratory, performance and coaching. performance and coaching. diploma welcome disability sport through theoretical and practical experience. If you have relevant gymnasia, Motion and Performance Centre and artificial playing Shortlisted candidates experience or differing entry areas. Experience can be gained through a work placement in Course Features The University has an excellent reputation for supporting Course Features will be interviewed qualifications, you may a coaching context of your choice and opportunities exist for youngsters and athletes at all levels in a range of disability sport. A Disclosure & Barring enter the course at HND –– Single or Joint Honours –– Single Honours studying abroad in universities in the USA, Australia and Europe. The vision to inspire, include and innovate at all levels in disability Service check may be level with the possibility –– Excellent facilities, including sport is being realised, as partnerships with disability sports –– Excellent facilities, including required for some modules Sports Coaching Science Science Sports Coaching of transferring to the We have an established Sports Performance Centre that supports our 2,000-seat sports Arena governing bodies, special needs schools and universities from our award-winning 2,000- Read more: p185 third year of the degree coaches and athletes in the region. course upon successful –– Option to take part in the around the world continue to flourish. Additionally, there are seat sports Arena completion of the HND The Institute’s Sports Centre also offers a wide range of National Coach Education Programme several members of the staff and student body who have gained –– The country’s first degree A Disclosure & Barring Governing Body Coaching Awards through the Coach international recognition in numerous disciplines including blind dedicated to disability sport Service check is required Education Programme. football, deaf rugby, wheelchair basketball and adapted rowing. for this course Consider these... The University is the home of the regional wheelchair Read more: p185 basketball centre, the Worcester blind football team, the Sport, Coaching & Physical Education HND p161 innovative dyspraxia club and the Worcester Snoezelen Centre. The University of Worcester is also the Great Britain Sport Development & Coaching BA (Hons) p164 Sport Disability with Science Sports Coaching Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball training camp. Sports Studies Joint Honours BSc (Hons) p167 Two subjects, one degree. See all the options: p42 Popular combinations: Physical Education Your Career BSc (Hons) p144 The course provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers in: Sport development Your Career Course Content Course Content Sport coaching The degree provides an • Principles of Inclusive • Scientific Analysis of • Global & Olympic Sport • Principles of Inclusive • Sport & Disability • Work-Based Learning Physical education teaching excellent foundation Sports Coaching Sports Coaching • Learning & Performance Sports Coaching • Teaching Special (Disability Coaching Research for a wide range of Placement) The armed forces careers, including in: • Fundamentals of • The Research Process of Sports Skills • Fundamentals of Educational Needs & Sport & Exercise Sport & Exercise Disability PE in Schools • The Developing Child in Sport Public health Sports development • Motor Skill Progression • The Developing Child in Sport and management • Introduction to Motor • Strength, Power & Speed • International Sport • Adapted Physical Activity, • Sports Coaching: • International Sport Professional sport Learning & Skill Acquisition Sport & Disability Interpersonal Skills Development & Volunteering Health and fitness Sports coaching • Sport & Disability Development & Volunteering • Adapted Physical Activity, • Sports Coaching: • Global Perspectives & Special • Professional Roles & Contexts management Fitness instructor • Independent Study • Advanced Sport & Disability Sport & Disability Intrapersonal Skills Education Needs & Disabilities in SEND & Inclusion Sports and disability officers Match and Regular updates may mean • Coaching Placement & Sport development officers performance analysis • Introduction to Socio- that exact module titles on the • Introduction to SEND & • Understanding Autism • Identity, Inclusion & Professional Development for adults with disabilities Teacher training Cultural Issues in Sport course may differ. For a complete Inclusion: History & Legislation Spectrum Condition Social Justice • Work-based Learning Special needs co-ordinators Research • Physical Activity, list of available modules, • Special Learning Difficulties: • Independent Study • Assistive Technologies (Coaching Placement) County council support The armed forces Exercise & Health please visit our website. Overcoming Barriers • Contemporary Issues in Practice • Contemporary Issues officers for children with • Sports Coaching: • Exploring Mental Health in in Disability Sports Regular updates may mean Public services in Sports Coaching behavioural issues Intrapersonal Skills Childhood & Adolescence Coaching & PE that exact module titles on the Disability Sport Governing • The Sports Entrepreneur course may differ. For a complete • Fundamentals of • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice • Advanced Coaching Body co-ordinators • Group Dynamics in Sport list of available modules, Athletics in Schools • Scientific Analysis of Pedagogy & Practice please visit our website. Sports disability consultants • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice • Applied Performance Analysis Disability Coaching • Coaching Placement & • The Research Process Professional Development (Disability Sport)
162 163 Sport Development &
UCAS Code: CX61 Coaching BA (Hons) Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C813 BA (Hons) Requirements Sport Development and Coaching is a dynamic and rapidly Assessment Sport & Exercise Psychology is an exciting programme, taught Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc changing sector that is a key area of employment for sport by enthusiastic and well qualified staff. This programme equips 112 UCAS tariff points A wide range of assessment Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points graduates. At its most basic level, sport development is concerned you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills and GCSE Maths and methods are used, including including research reports, case Access to HE with encouraging people to participate in sport or active associated with the study of the ‘mind-body interaction’ in sport. English Language at reports, essays, oral studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome Grade C/4 or above recreation, whatever their age or capability. This can be for the presentations, work-based The degree has been developed to provide an presentations and examinations. Read more: p185 purposes of developing the person (such as to improve their Access to HE tasks and coaching sessions. understanding of the role of psychology within sport and health), or to develop the sport (such as improving pathways diploma welcome exercise, across both team and individual sports and at and opportunities for the elite athletes of the future). Course Features A Disclosure & Barring different levels of competition and participation. Course Features –– Single Honours Service check may be The course develops a mix of coaching, development and –– The excellent University Analysis of sport performance and exercise participation required for some modules management skills which are all vital ingredients in the delivery –– This course makes you of Worcester facilities, from a psychological standpoint is central to the main aims Consider these... Shortlisted candidates of high quality services and programmes. The course particularly eligible for Graduate Basis for including the 2,000-seat of the course. You have the opportunity to direct your study Clinical Psychology will be interviewed prides itself on its teaching approach and the use of problem Chartered Membership of the sports Arena, are utilised in Sport & Exercise Psychology and pursue in-depth focused BSc (Hons) p71 Read more: p185 based learning, live project work, numerous practical activities and British Psychological Society fully to complement the independent research. You will experience a range of teaching Counselling Psychology
work experience through placements. In addition to the academic Psychology Sport & Exercise course content delivery environments including the Sport Psychology laboratory, BSc (Hons) p77 award, you will have opportunities to gain coaching awards, Sport Development & Coaching & Coaching Sport Development led by enthusiastic and lecture theatre, fitness suite, sports centre and sports field. Educational Psychology work experience and develop personal skills, such as leadership, knowledgeable staff with BSc (Hons) p93 time management and teamwork. This mix of qualifications, This programme is accredited by the British Psychological a wealth of experience Forensic Psychology Consider these... knowledge acquisition and personal skill development means Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of within the sports BSc (Hons) p103 Sport Business Management that you will greatly enhance your work prospects for potential the Society and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership development, coaching and BA (Hons) p159 employers or even for setting up your own sport enterprise. (GBC), which is required for entry to further postgraduate courses Psychology management sectors. BSc (Hons) p153 Sports Coaching Science for those wishing to train as professional psychologists. BSc (Hons) p162 Business Psychology Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of BSc (Hons) p65 Sport, Coaching & Physical research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; Education HND p161 psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; Sports Studies BSc Course Content perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of (Hons) p167 volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins Year 1 Year 2 Module options: of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- • Principles of Inclusive • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice Your Career • The Sports Entrepreneur making and critical judgement by authorised firearms officers. This course is used as a Sport Coaching • Sport Operational • Applied Performance Analysis preparatory first degree • Sport Development Development • Socio-Cultural Critique of for those students wanting Your Career Foundation & the • Sponsorship & Fundraising Global & Olympic Sports to follow a career as The jobs available in Sport Experience • The Research Process • Group Dynamics in Sport a sports psychologist sport development are • Introduction to Sociocultural (which requires further • The Developing Child in Sport numerous and varied, Issues in Sport Module options: Course Content postgraduate study and dealing with both • Sport Risk Management • Scientific Analysis of • Sport Event Marketing supervised practice). operational delivery and Sports Coaching • Advanced Sport & Disability Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 The course prepares strategic planning. Recent Module options: • Sport Event Operations • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & • Psychology Research Project graduates are employed as: • Sport Tourism & There are optional course Cognitive Psychology students for a range • Strength, Power & Speed • Psychological Research • Applied Sports Psychology sport activity coordinators; modules across all years from of graduate careers Event Management Methods 1 • Social & • Consultancy in Applied Sport sport development and • Sport & Disability a range of disciplines including with knowledge and • Introduction to Motor • Body & Mind in Developmental Psychology & Exercise Psychology healthy lifestyle officers; in Sports Science, Sports Business skills appropriate for Learning & Skill Acquisition • Contemporary Issues Sport & Exercise • Psychological Research grass roots sport coaching in Sports Coaching Management, Sport Psychology, • Global & Olympic Sport areas such as: • Personal Growth & Team Methods 2 development in specific Sport Sociology and Disability • Personal Growth & Team • The Developing Child in Sport Building Through Outdoor • Performance Analysis Building Through Outdoor • Individual Differences Sports psychology sports; sport management; Sport and Language options. • Learning & Performance Adventurous Activity Adventurous Activity Sports coaching sport fundraising Year 3 Regular updates may mean • Motor Skill Progression of Sport Skills • Adapted Physical Activity, The police service managers; international • Independent Study or Sport that exact module titles on the • Physical Activity, • Sports Nutrition sport development and Sport & Disability Development Project Exercise & Health Regular updates may mean The armed forces course may differ. For a complete • Scientific Analysis of that exact module titles on the coaching work; and • Introduction to Motor Fitness and health industries • Sport Strategy in Action list of available modules, Sports Coaching course may differ. For a complete starting up new sport Learning & Skill Acquisition Sports training • Work-based Learning please visit our website. list of available modules, social business enterprises. General graduate careers (Coaching Placement) please visit our website. • International Sport Development & Volunteerism • Advanced Coaching Pedagogy & Practice
164 165 UCAS Code: Single Honours: C6X3 UCAS Code: C600 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sports Studies BSc (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements The Sport and Exercise Science degree provides a practical insight into Assessment Our Sports Studies degree is a popular choice with Assessment Requirements (Hons) BSc scientific studies of sport and ways to integrate that knowledge into students who have a passion for sport, exercise and 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types Wide range of creative assessments are used 112 UCAS tariff points the practice and training of different sports. You will study physiology, health, disability sport, sports management, or and GCSE Maths and including laboratory reports, which include presentations, essays, teaching and GCSE Maths and psychology and biomechanics, as well as modules that explore the sports development. Depending on your module English Language at oral presentations, essays, and coaching sessions, projects, practical work English Language at Grade C/4 or above way in which these disciplines interact to affect both sporting choices, your course takes place in a range of Grade C/4 or above written and practical exams. experience and independent research. Access to HE performance and health. You will also gain a thorough grounding in learning environments including specialist Access to HE diploma welcome the investigative and research techniques required in order to work laboratories, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, diploma welcome
Course Features Course Features Sports Studies Shortlisted candidates effectively in this field. sports facilities and fitness/training centres. The A Disclosure & Barring –– Single Honours, with broad choice of modules allows you the flexibility to –– Single or Joint Honours will be interviewed The course has a strong inter-disciplinary approach where you will be Service check may be designated modules plus a study different subjects within the Sports Studies A Disclosure & Barring required to think about how the different subject areas relate to each –– Flexibility to choose from a required for some modules selection from other subjects framework e.g. physical activity and health, Service check may be other. This integrated approach reflects the common working broad range of modules sociology of sport, sport management and disability required for some modules environment where you will be a Sport and Exercise Scientist rather –– Opportunity to study a Sport & Exercise Science Science Sport & Exercise –– National Governing Body Coaching sport. As a joint honours subject this extends to Read more: p185 than an expert in a specific discipline. The course provides you with a semester abroad through links Awards are available through the include sport coaching and PE teaching, and sports broad knowledge base enabling you to work in a range of different with universities throughout Coach Education Programme Europe, USA, New Zealand, journalism. Joint Honours roles. This flexibility is continued through to the assessment where –– You will benefit from excellent facilities including Australia and China you are regularly given opportunities to tailor your work to suit your If you are considering a career as a physical education our award-winning 2,000-seat sports Arena, and Two subjects, one degree. interests and career aspirations. –– Course endorsement by the teacher, our joint PE and Sport Studies pathway the McClelland Centre for Health and Wellbeing See all the options: p42 Consider these... British Association of Sport enables you to blend your choice of sport modules Popular combinations: The degree includes theoretical, practical and vocational elements. and Exercise Sciences (BASES) with a physical education pathway designed to Cricket Coaching & You will experience a range of teaching environments and benefit Geography Management provide a strong foundation for the Postgraduate from a host of state-of-the-art facilities, while the library has an –– The course gained a BSc (Hons) p105 BSc (Hons) p80 Certificate in Education (PGCE). extensive range of sport and exercise resources, together with online score of over 90% overall Human Nutrition Sport, Coaching & Physical access to electronic books, journals and databases. satisfaction on the 2017 You will have the opportunity to work within the BSc (Hons) p112 Education HND p161 National Student Survey sporting industry on work placement, and Journalism Sport Development & opportunities also exist for you to study abroad. BA (Hons) p119 Coaching BA (Hons) p164 Physical Education Sports Studies BSc (Hons) p144 BSc (Hons) p167
Your Career Your Career This degree provides an This course prepares excellent foundation for a students for a wide range Course Content Course Content wide range of careers in: of careers, including: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Sports development Sport and exercise and management science support • Body & Mind in • Scientific Underpinnings • The Biomechanical Analysis • Fundamentals of • The Research Process • Independent Study Health and fitness Sport & Exercise of Sport Performance of Sports Techniques Sport & Exercise • Historical & Sociological • Work-based Learning Strength and management conditioning coaching • Foundations of • Scientific Underpinnings • Consultancy in Applied Sport • Sociocultural Studies in Sport, Perspectives in Sport • Contemporary Issues in Sport Human Movement of Physical Activity, & Exercise Psychology Physical Activity & Exercise & Exercise Community and Exercise prescription • Global & Olympic Sport disability sport • Introduction to the Exercise & Health • Limits to Human Performance • Foundations of Sport • Scientific Underpinnings of Personal training • The Developing Child in Sport Physical education and Sports coaching Scientific Study of Sport • Contemporary Issues • Physiological Support Management Physical Activity & Health teacher training & Research in Sport & • Advanced Sport & Disability Sports development • Exercise Training & Prescription of the Elite Athlete • Introduction to Motor • Sport Operation Management Public services Exercise Science • Physical Activity in • Adapted Physical Activity, • Physical Activity & Learning & Skill Acquisition • Sport Event Operation the Prevention & The armed forces Sport & Disability • Sports Nutrition Disease Prevention • Exercise Training & Prescription Every year since 2014 over • Motor Skill Progression Treatment of Disease Research 90% of Sport and Exercise • Strength, Power & Speed • Independent Study • Adapted Physical Activity, • Sport & Disability • The Sports Entrepreneur Science graduates have • Work-based Learning Sport & Disability • Sports Journalism • Sport Strategy in Action found employment (or • Sport Tourism & Event Regular updates may mean been in further education) Management • Group Dynamics in Sport that exact module titles on the within 6 months. Regular updates may mean course may differ. For a complete that exact module titles on the list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete please visit our website. list of available modules, please visit our website.
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UCAS Code: C603 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Teaching & Learning FdA UCAS Code: XX12 FdA
BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Sports therapists need an in-depth understanding of many sports Assessment This course provides an in-service career pathway for teaching Assessment Requirements science disciplines to appreciate the higher level of function assistants and other support staff working in an education context. 112 UCAS tariff points A variety of assessments Essays, seminars, practical 32 UCAS tariff points required by athletes and to enable them to communicate It is a school-centred programme based at institutions in Somerset, to include an A Level in are used to prepare you for workshops, professional Access to HE professionally within a multidisciplinary team. You will learn Cornwall, Devon and London. The programme is a two-year full-time either PE, Sport or Human future employment, including journals, projects and reports. diploma welcome Biology plus GCSE Maths the therapeutic skills of detailed anatomy, examination and or three/four-year part-time course leading to a Foundation degree. practical assessment of skills, A Disclosure & Barring and English Language at assessment, joint mobilisations, massage, sports rehabilitation All students will be expected to laboratory reports, literature This degree may provide: Service check is required Grade C/4 or above and other electrotherapy modalities. The course will also develop have weekly work experience reviews, reflective practice for this course Access to HE academic skills such as scientific writing, researching, critical • Opportunities to develop key skills to prepare for further of at least 10 hours. Teaching & Learning Teaching Sports Therapy journals, presentations, written Applicants must have diploma welcome thinking and clinical reasoning utilising the current evidence base. study and/or employment and lifelong learning examinations and case studies. current experience of A Disclosure & Barring Work-based learning is integral to the course and you will gain • Support for promotion in professional role working in a learning- Service check is required experience throughout your time with us in massage clinics, sports related setting for this course. Successful Course Features This course provides you with the skills, knowledge and injury clinics, at external events, working alongside University Read more: p185 candidates will also be –– Full-time, Single Honours insight to enable you to make a valued contribution to the sports teams, first aiding at various events and throughout a required to complete a educational, social and emotional wellbeing of children in a double module of clinical placement running across the final year. –– Accredited by The Society medical questionnaire range of supportive contexts. We welcome applications from The wealth of practical experience alongside the theory and skills of Sports Therapists Shortlisted applicants will experienced mature students; please see p186 for details. be invited for interview you will gain throughout the course will help to develop you into –– Excellent facilities, including Read more: p185 a competent and professional graduate sports therapist ready for our award-winning 2,000- Consider these... membership of The Society of Sports Therapists and employment. seat sports Arena Location of Study Early Years FdA p88 The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and –– First aid qualification Based in the South West of England. This course is not taught Education Studies at the Worcester campus. It is run by The Learning Institute ensures graduates achieve all the professional body competencies, –– Placement links with a BA (Hons) p92 in Cornwall, Devon and London and by Somerset SCIL. giving you eligibility to join the professional body after graduation. number of local professional Learning Support Consider these... and amateur sports, FdA p125 Paramedic Science including football, cricket, BSc (Hons) p142 basketball and rugby teams Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) p148 Sports Coaching Science Your Career BSc (Hons) p162 This course represents a Sport & Exercise Science substantial step towards BSc (Hons) p166 acquiring a full Honours degree through a one- year full-time or two-year part-time top-up course. Course Content Course Content You can progress on to the BA (Hons) Top-up Your Career • Sports Massage • Sports Nutrition • Introduction to Study Skills • Planning, Assessing & Graduates can follow degree in Professional • Functional Anatomy • Sports Therapy in Action • Reflective Journal Evaluating Learning a number of career Practice taught in the paths including: • Sport & Exercise Physiology • Advanced Sports Therapy • Communication & Partnership • Teaching & Learning in Primary South West and London Graduate sports therapist at • Injury & Illness in • Placement in Children’s Services • Teaching & Learning with equivalent Top- a sports club or with a team Sport & Exercise • Behaviour for Learning in Early Years up degree in Education • Independent Study Studies delivered at Private practice • Principles & Practice • Work-based Project • Teaching & Learning in Regular updates may mean Worcester. This may Graduate sports therapist of Training the Secondary Phase that exact module titles on the • Curriculum Subjects subsequently provide within fitness and • Work-based • Biomechanics for course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to a route into teaching leisure complexes Independent Study Sports Therapy list of available modules, Teaching & Learning through a PGCE (Primary) Sports rehabilitation roles • Research Methods please visit our website. • Supporting in Early Regular updates may mean or school-led programmes. Postgraduate study in sports that exact module titles on the science or sports medicine • Trauma Management/ Childhood Development course may differ. For a complete Examination & Assessment • Meeting the Individual Teacher training list of available modules, • Sports Rehabilitation Needs of Children & please visit our website. • Manual Therapy for Young People with Specific Sports Therapists Learning Difficulties
168 169 UCAS Teacher Training Code: Apply through UCAS X124 – 3-7 Teaching: Postgraduate/ Teacher Training. X104 – 5-11 ucas.com/apply/ 2RP4 – With teacher-training Mathematics Pathway Teaching: Postgraduate/ Professional Graduate Certificate X00G – Mathematics Specialist Pathway Professional Graduate Certificate in Education 2RP6 – Physical Education Pathway in Education Primary (with QTS) Primary School Direct Training (with QTS)
Primary (with QTS) With an engaging range of high quality modules, innovative research- Assessment informed teaching and excellent employability prospects, the PGCE Early Years, Primary Assessment of your professional Requirements Primary programme (60 credits at Masters level) is the perfect choice Train to teach on our highly popular school led School Direct practice against the DfE Course Features Requirements An Honours degree (2:2 for teacher training. programme. Our trainees said: ‘This course has surpassed my Teachers’ Standards will be –– Personalised levels of expert Prior to entry you or above) or equivalent expectations. It has fully prepared me to begin teaching and feel so Our inclusive programme offers a range of learning experiences, recorded in a Reflective Portfolio academic and teaching support must have: GCSE Grade C/4 or above, confident in my ability to do so. It has allowed me to immerse myself from seminars and lectures to bespoke tutorials and tailor-made to which trainees, teachers and from base school, University or equivalent, in English, in every aspect of school life.’ A good Honours degree teaching and support from our excellent team of professionals. With tutors contribute, in addition to tutors and school mentors Mathematics and Science Grade C/4 or above or University-based teaching, covering all National Curriculum subjects a variety of subject assessments, Primary QTS) (with School Direct Training 5-10 days experience in –– 60 credits at Masters level equivalent, in English, and the opportunity to study a primary specialist subject, trainees observations of professional School Direct offers trainee teachers: Primary Schools, Early –– A primary subject specialism in Maths and Science will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to allow them to practice in school and school An immersive inspiring route in teaching. It offers an engaging Years and Nursery settings a wide range of subject areas A minimum of 5-10 days in is desirable, but not flourish as effective teachers. experience tasks. At the end of range of high quality modules designed with our partner an age appropriate setting your course, you will be asked schools, innovative research-informed teaching and excellent –– Opportunities for additional essential, as this will help The course offers a significant pedagogy and professional practice within the last 12 months you to ensure that you to complete a Career Entry employability prospects. In 2017-2018 we are working with qualifications and element, in which trainees examine the role of the professional Successful completion perform confidently during Profile, in order to prepare you School Direct partners in Worcestershire, Herefordshire professional development teacher, child as learner and wider issues associated with school and of the DfE Professional the interview process for your induction period. and Dudley offering places in Early Years and Primary. –– Excellent preparation to society. Trainees will develop a deepened understanding of the links Skills tests in English and Department for Education teach all National Curriculum between theory and professional practice and can opt for specialist Maths www.education. Professional Skills tests in How can you apply? School Direct Training and Early Years subjects gov.uk/get-into-teaching Literacy and Numeracy pathways. A range of high quality, carefully selected school You will spend most of your time in your base school with an placements are embedded in a variety of settings. Upon successful All applications should be made –– Unparalleled support for newly A successful interview must be passed prior to additional six weeks in a second placement school. You will start involving both school completion of the course, trainees will be awarded Qualified Teacher through UCAS Teacher Training: qualified teacher induction entry: worcester.ac.uk/ in school on the first day of the autumn term and finish at the end and University courses/professional- Status (QTS). Committed to the best outcomes for all, the Primary www.ucas.com/how-it-all- of June/early July in line with the PGCE Core programme. You will skills-test.html team offer support in transition from trainee to Newly Qualified works/teacher-training Applications Satisfactory completion spend 30 days (6 weeks) in University attending induction and taught of a medical questionnaire Teacher (NQT). Applications for all School For Mathematics sessions. During your school based training you will be coached to demonstrate Specialism – a degree/A and mentored by a team of highly qualified staff, supported by a Direct routes are made via the fitness to practice Level in Mathematics UCAS website: ucas.com/ comprehensive training programme and individualised training plans. Obtained an Enhanced Applicants who have an apply/teacher-training A Level in Maths (Grade Your Career The course offers a significant pedagogy and professional practice Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check B or above) could qualify The course can lead to a range element, in which trainees examine the role of the professional for additional funding see: If your qualifications are not of career opportunities. There teacher, child as learner and wider issues associated with school https://getintoteaching. listed, please contact the is a high employment rate of and society. Trainees will develop a deep understanding of the education.gov.uk/ links between theory and professional practice. A range of high Admissions Office for advice bursaries-and-funding Newly-Qualified Teachers (NQTs), on 01905 855111 or via quality, carefully selected school placements are embedded in although some of our trainees [email protected] a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of the course, Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional GraduateTeaching: CertificateEducation in choose to use their qualification to enable them to pursue trainees will be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Committed alternative careers in education, to the best outcomes for all, the Primary team offer support in Consider these... such as becoming a ‘SENCo’. transition from trainee to Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT). Postgraduate Certificate Your Career in Education PGCE Graduates from the Secondary p172 Course Content Course Content Primary School Direct Primary Initial Teacher • Pedagogy and Professional • Subject Specialist Research Regular updates may mean PGCE at the University Education (with QTS) A 38 week programme, Regular updates may mean of Worcester are very Postgraduate/ ProfessionalTeaching: Graduate CertificateEducation in BA (Hons) p175 including 24 weeks in schools that exact module titles on the Practice (PPP) (SSR) an opportunity to engage that exact module titles on the a focus on: how children with trainee led research course may differ. For a complete employable; at the Postgraduate Certificate in and a 14 week, university- course may differ. For a complete based, taught component. list of available modules, learn, underpinning theory, informed practice in a chosen list of available modules, end of the course (July Education PGCE Primary 2017), 95% of School School Direct p171 please visit our website. behaviour for learning and Primary or Early Years Field please visit our website. Direct trainees gained achievement and research • School experience: a teaching post. informed practice assesses practice against • Foundation subjects including the Teachers’ Standards Special Educational Needs through observation, and Disability (SEND) taught completion of professional programme, directed studies enquiry tasks and Reflective and professional enquiry tasks Portfolio (RP) and subject • A focus on inclusive knowledge learning logs pedagogy and practice
170 171 All applications should be made through UCAS Teaching: Postgraduate/ Teacher Training. See ucas.com/how-it-all- Professional Graduate Certificate works/teacher-training for further details. in Education Secondary (with QTS)
Requirements The secondary PGCE course is planned, taught and Effective Support Masters Level What we are looking for at interview Consider these... Secondary (with QTS) Secondary (with assessed through a strong partnership between QTS) Secondary (with An Honours degree Ofsted (2014) commended the course on All trainees have the opportunity to work at • Potential to be a good teacher Postgraduate Certificate local schools and colleges, providing routes (2:2 or above) ‘the high quality mentoring, pastoral care Masters level (Level 7) during the PGCE year. in Education PGCE into teaching that include PGCE Core, School • Good communication skills Grade C/4 in GCSE or and support provided for trainees’ and as a Up to 60 Masters credits are available. Primary p170 Direct (Training) and School Direct (Salaried). • Good subject knowledge equivalent in English result trainees ‘achieve well because overall Primary Initial Teacher Trainee teachers choose this course because of Language and Maths. training meets their individual needs’. There is • A Level of confidence Education (with QTS) its excellent reputation in the region. We want Passing the Skills Tests The University of Worcester experience of a variety of teaching and learning • Resilience to cope with the demands BA (Hons) p175 organises alternative our trainees to be skilled, reflective, critically Before starting the PGCE course you must pass in relation to the subject as well as undertaking of the course examinations in these evaluative practitioners who take control of their the Professional Literacy and Numeracy Skills the wider range of responsibilities expected subjects for those without own professional development and demonstrate tests. The first attempt at taking your skills tests • Some knowledge and experience of of a teacher, including pastoral duties. the appropriate certificates the values inherent in the profession. in each subject is provided free of charge. You can secondary schools in the UK Some experience of a The course is designed to prepare trainee book up to two resits if required, but you will be • Knowledge of current educational issues Teachers in schools act as mentors to trainees Your Career secondary school teachers to teach either 11-16 (with post-16 expected to pay for this yourself. Please note that in the school-based elements of the course, Graduates from the Passed the NCTL literacy enhancement), or 14-19 age ranges depending on after your third attempt you cannot retake for 24 which are heavily focused on developing the Funding Secondary PGCE at the and numeracy skills tests the subject specialism. The subjects offered are: months. Once you have passed the skills tests they practical skills that are the basis of effective • Fee loans are available University of Worcester The NCTL requires all are valid for three years from the date passed. teaching. We use the best of the talent from our • Biology are very employable; each trainee teachers to • Maintenance loans are available year we consistently get satisfactorily complete a extensive range of partnership schools to deliver • Business a course that is at the cutting-edge of subject Developing your Subject Knowledge • Scholarships and discretionary bursaries are high employment rates medical questionnaire to • Chemistry available for candidates in some shortage knowledge and development in teaching. There are courses available to develop subject of 95%, with a significant demonstrate their fitness subjects. For further information see to teach and to obtain an • Computer Science knowledge. You must have a place on a number of these trainees www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/ Enhanced Disclosure & • Design & Technology (Food & Textiles) PGCE course to qualify. Subject Knowledge gaining a post in one of Practical Experience funding/postgraduate-funding Barring Service check Enhancement (SKE) available at the University our partnership schools. The course is designed to gradually develop • Economics All shortlisted applicants of Worcester are advertised on the course Funding is subject to change by the NCTL. teaching skills with careful, structured support. At • English Newly-Qualified Teachers will be interviewed pages of the University website. least 120 days of the course are spent in schools. • Geography (NQTs) have one of the There is a gradual introduction to teaching, highest employment rates • History from observing to team teaching and ultimately Part-time Route of all graduates and are teaching a class alone. The teaching experience • Languages You can apply to study this course very much in demand, is in at least two contrasting schools to deepen • Mathematics on a part-time basis. especially those who understanding of various teaching environments. • Physical Education have trained in a shortage The part-time route runs for 4 school terms and subject. At the end of The teaching blocks are interspersed with time • Physics starts in September each year. You will spend terms your PGCE course, we will at the University, providing the opportunity • Psychology 1 and 2 in one school and terms 3 and 4 in a second advise you on suitable to reflect on experiences, deepening school. In the first 3 terms you will typically spend Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional GraduateTeaching: CertificateEducation in • Religious Education in-service courses for your Postgraduate/Professional GraduateTeaching: CertificateEducation in understanding of teaching and preparing 3 days per week on the course, either in school continuing professional you for the second teaching experience and or university. Term 4 will be full-time in school. development as a teacher. ultimately your first year in teaching. Enhancement Activities The bursary will be spread across four terms, and A unique feature of the course is the opportunity The secondary partnership benefits from the the fees will be the same as the full-time route. diversity of schools within the partnership; for all trainees to take an enhancement from small, rural schools in the Worcestershire activity providing trainees with additional and Herefordshire countryside to large, urban training in Special Educational Needs and schools in the Black Country, Birmingham, Disability, English as an Additional Language, Coventry and Warwick as well as Worcester city, Citizenship, Technology Enhanced Learning, Gloucestershire and Shropshire. Partnership Aspiring Leaders or second subject. These allow schools include Teaching schools, Academies, trainee teachers to focus on particular aspects High schools, Grammar schools and FE colleges. of their teaching alongside their subject.
172 173 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education UCAS Code: Apply through UCAS Primary – Early Years Teacher Training: (with QTS) Secondary School Direct Training Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher (3-7 years) X121 ucas.com/apply/ Primary – Later Years teacher-training and School Direct Salaried Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) (5-11 years) X122
Requirements The University of Worcester has a long and Designed in partnership with local primary Requirements
Course Features Direct Entry Route BA (Hons) (with QTS) successful history of providing teacher training. schools to meet the requirements for Initial Prior to entry you –– Train to teach in one of 15 subjects If you have a Foundation degree or equivalent A minimum of 120 UCAS This has been further enhanced through the Teacher Education, this course provides the must have: in an area related to education, it may be tariff points from a development of close working relationships –– Gain 60 Masters Credits perfect grounding for those who wish to possible to enter the programme in Year 2. maximum of three A Levels A 2:2 degree or above with schools offering School Direct Training and –– Enhance your qualification with teach all areas of the Primary Curriculum. (or equivalent Level 3 You would also need GCSE English, Maths and Grade C/4 in GCSE or Salaried routes. This professional partnership additional enhancement activities qualifications). Plus at least During the first two years you will follow a Science at Grade C/4 or above and have some equivalent in English enables us to work together supporting and six GCSEs at Grades A*-C/9- –– Experience teaching in contrasting environments broad and balanced programme which lays recent experience in a primary classroom. Language and Maths. mentoring trainees. The quality of this support 4, including Maths, English –– School Direct Salaried trainees are a secure foundation for the third and final Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The University of Worcester contributes to ensuring trainees are able to Language and Science employed and paid a salary year of study. You will then undertake some organises alternative become skilled, reflective, critically-evaluative Access to HE examinations in these Professional Research in a Specialist Subject practitioners who take control of their own Non-Standard Entrance diploma welcome subjects for those without (PRiSS) in Year 3, which involves school-based Applications Post-16 qualifications the appropriate certificates. professional development and demonstrate Mature students undertaking an Access Applications are made via the UCAS website: research, investigating an element of a selected should, for preference, have For Science subjects and the values inherent in the profession. Diploma will need to demonstrate subject curriculum area. At the end of the course you will some National Curriculum Psychology you will also www.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training knowledge in a National Curriculum area. If In 2018/19 we are working with School Direct be equipped to meet the Teachers’ Standards for relevance. It may be need a GCSE in Science candidates require further information about
(with QTS) Secondary School Direct Training and School Direct Salaried Direct School and Training Direct Secondary School QTS) (with partners in Birmingham, Dudley, Herefordshire, the Award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). beneficial if qualifications appropriate study, they may request advice. You will need to provide Warwickshire and Worcestershire to offer PGCE reflected the likely choice Students have the option to follow the 3-7 evidence of significant and in the following subjects: of curriculum focus, for recent school experience years route or the 5-11 years route, and will be example A Level Science in a teaching setting –– Biology Consider these... qualified to teach the full primary age range. –– Postgraduate Certificate in Education Shortlisted applicants Successful interviews –– Business There are also opportunities to undertake Consider these... will be interviewed with both the school PGCE Primary p170 –– Chemistry a placement in a special educational needs –– Early Childhood (Professional NCTL requires all PrimaryTeaching: Education Initial Teacher and the University –– Postgraduate Certificate in Education school or work in a challenging environment Practice) BA (Hons) p87 trainee teachers to –– Computer Science PGCE Secondary p172 Passed the NCTL literacy in your second year. This is a popular pathway satisfactorily complete a and numeracy skills tests –– Design & Technology (Food & Textiles) –– Education Studies BA (Hons) p92 –– Primary Initial Teacher Education for students who want to further develop their medical questionnaire to –– Integrated Working with Children & Families The NCTL requires all –– Economics (with QTS) BA (Hons) p175 teaching skills in specialist settings. There are demonstrate their fitness trainee teachers to BA (Hons) Top-up Degree p116 to teach and to obtain an –– English opportunities for undertaking other research satisfactorily complete a –– Postgraduate Certificate in Education Enhanced Disclosure & medical questionnaire to –– Geography projects in schools throughout the course. Barring Service check The Early Years course achieved 100% student PGCE Primary p170 demonstrate their fitness –– History Candidates are also to teach and to obtain an satisfaction in the 2017 National Student Survey. –– Postgraduate Certificate in Education –– Languages expected to have passed Enhanced Disclosure & Your Career PGCE Secondary p172 the Professional Tests Barring Service check –– Mathematics Graduates from the Secondary PGCE at the Assessment –– Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) p151 set by the DfE in Literacy and Numeracy –– Physical Education University of Worcester are some of the most There are no formal exams on this course. Various –– Professional Practice BA (Hons) School Direct –– Physics employable in the country. Each year we assessment methods, including assignments, Top-up Degree p152 Candidates will be expected Salaried consistently get high employment rates of 95%. presentations and the use of a profile of teaching to have had some recent –– Psychology All programmes subject to government funding or experience in a primary In addition to the above Many of these posts are in partnership schools. competencies and coursework closely linked with –– Religious Education requirements are subject to government changes. school setting and to entry requirements, those Newly-Qualified Teachers (NQTs) have one of school experience, are examples of the assessment include this as part of the applying for the salaried Additional Enhancement Activities, the highest employment rates of all graduates modes we use. Students will also need to be able supporting statement in route must be able to to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ their application. Currently Passing the Skills Tests & Assessment and are very much in demand, especially those demonstrate three years’ who have trained in a shortage subject. At the Standards (2012) whilst out on teaching placement. Your Career candidates, as a condition of previous career experience. See PGCE Secondary p172. end of your PGCE course, we will advise you on entry, provide a report from a Our Newly-Qualified Teachers (NQTs) have one suitable in-service courses for your continuing primary school headteacher of the highest employment rates of all graduates. where they have completed professional development as a teacher. There are excellent employment opportunities a minimum of two weeks’ We are currently working with the following and good promotion prospects alongside job work experience (or the lead schools: Lawrence Sheriff (Myton School), security. At the end of the course you will be part-time equivalent) Hereteach Alliance Teaching School (Wigmore), advised about suitable in-service courses to follow
Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional GraduateTeaching: CertificateEducation in Stourbridge Teaching School Alliance (Redhill), in your teaching career, as part of your continuing Shires Teaching School Alliance (Studley), South professional development. Once qualified you Bromsgrove Teaching School (South Bromsgrove), will continue to be supported through our NQT Woodrush Teaching School Alliance (Woodrush). package which includes a website, CPD workshops, events and visits by tutors from University.
174 175 3-year full-time or 4-year sandwich UCAS Code: UCAS Code: W440 Touring Theatre MTheatre Web Development BSc (Hons) G452 3-year, I150 4-year MTheatre
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements The Integrated Masters in Touring Theatre is a unique course; Assessment This degree will enable you to study the fundamentals of web Assessment Requirements there is currently no other like it in the country. The course is a development so that you can function effectively in the web 112 UCAS tariff points Performances supported by Assessment will include a mix 96 UCAS tariff points four-year programme; you will progress through undergraduate industry where skill sets change rapidly. You will explore all Mature students & Access portfolios, reviews, essays of practical activities, projects, and GCSE Maths and to Masters level projects, and graduate with a Masters of Theatre the fascinating aspects of the web including the aesthetics of to HE diploma welcome and arts administration tasks artefacts and the development English Language at in Touring Theatre, enabling you to stand out in the competitive design, the underlying technical knowledge required and the Grade C/4 or above Applicants will be invited to such as project proposals, of portfolios of work, as well theatre industry. The course is designed to help you set up your importance of a sound, user-focused systems approach. a workshop and audition fundraising applications, as presentations, reports, case Access to HE own theatre company, or establish yourself as a solo practitioner, publicity material, blogs. A hands-on practical course taught by experienced website designers studies, quizzes and research. diploma welcome A Disclosure and Barring with a body of work ready to take on tour on completion of Touring Theatre Touring Service check is required for and developers, you will develop the job-ready career skills required Read more: p185 the four years. The Integrated Masters in Touring Theatre will some modules on the course Course Features of a web professional, with a focus on cutting-edge web design, Course Features run in parallel with the BA Drama & Performance over the first Development Web Read more: p185 current technologies and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will have lots two years, offering a full range of optional modules in different –– Single Honours –– Single Honours of opportunity to engage with and showcase your work to employers aspects of theatre practice, but introducing some tailor-made –– A unique course with hands- as well as having access to our Media Lab, our student-led software –– Opportunity to take a one- learning experiences in touring theatre. The third year will on practical experience house, where you can undertake work for local business clients. year paid work placement Consider this... then specialise in hands-on experience of touring theatre and in touring theatre –– Access to our Media Lab, our Computing BSc related business, financial and marketing skills, with the final You will have the opportunity to take a paid placement year –– Graduate after 4 years with a student-led software house (Hons) p74 Consider this... year focused on creating new performance work for a range of after Year 2 which may help improve your final year grades Masters of Theatre in Touring Drama & Performance venues, organisations, communities, festivals and public events. and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. You –– Flexibility to change to Theatre, or after 3 years with BA (Hons) p86 can also choose to spend a semester studying abroad. an alternative computing The course has been planned and will be delivered in collaboration a BA (Hons) in Theatre course after Year 1 with theatres, venues, touring networks, companies, directors and –– Two fully-equipped This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute of producers throughout the West Midlands region. Throughout the studios, plus portable Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ACM (Association for Your Career course you will be assisted in developing professional networks touring equipment Computing Machinery) Curriculum Development Committee. Career options with that will help in your career as a performer, playwright, director, Your Career –– Work placement and Earn There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. this degree include: producer or arts administrator. Most students will qualify As You Learn opportunities Successful completion for student loan support for all 4 years of the course. Please Web design and development of this course should see the fees pages of our website for further information. Systems analysis place you in an E-business development excellent position to Web architecture Set up as an independent E-marketing theatre company, or as a freelance practitioner Software development Mobile apps development Make a career in the theatre Course Content Course Content industries as a performer, IT services and support director or writer Year 1 • Theatre & Digital Media • New Voices in British Theatre Year 1 You can also choose from • Networks in Organisations Software/user testing Gain employment • Making Performance • Physical Theatre • Writing for Performance • Foundations of Computing optional modules such as: • Modelling & Simulation in theatre education • Touring Theatre Practices • Playwriting • Theatre for Young Audiences • Introduction to Web • Creative Computing • Nature of Computing A web degree will also or arts co-ordination Development provide you with the and administration • Mask Performance • Dance Composition • Theatre & Education • Digital Infrastructures • Security • Programming ideal platform to take on • Puppetry • Making Theatrical Space • Dance Styles • Introduction to • Elements of Computer Science freelance web development • Computing Option • Acting for the Stage • Theatre, Real Lives & History Information Systems • Applied Drone Technologies work, or to set up a business Year 4 • European Theatre Practices Year 2 • Game Art: Design, on your own or with others. Year 3 • Pop-up Performance Regular updates may mean • The Actor, Voice & • Systems Analysis & Design Theory & Concepts • Touring Theatre in Public Places that exact module titles on the Solo Performance • Web Applications • Game Art: Planning (Festival Project) • Community Touring Theatre course may differ. For a complete Development & Production list of available modules, Year 2 • Solo & Duo Performance • Independent Touring • Database Development • Game Production & UX Design please visit our website. • Public Performance Project • Professional Practice Performance • Interaction Design • Game Art Environments • Applied Theatre Project and/ • Outreach & Audience Regular updates may mean • Computing Options • Game Design & Development or Devised Theatre Project Development that exact module titles on the • Programming • Practice & Research • Scenography course may differ. For a complete Year 3 in Touring Theatre list of available modules, • Advanced Web Applications • Mobile Application • Site-specific Performance please visit our website. Development Development • Web Development Project • Digital Business • Computing Options • Social Commerce • Computer Science: Embedded Systems
176 177 To find out about scholarships and additional support offered at the University visit our website at www.worcester.ac.uk/scholarships
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Careers & Employability reasonable adjustments and provide finance, welfare benefits, debt Tuition Fees Maintenance loans Postgraduate students Almost 95% of Worcester graduates guidance on what additional management and budgeting. Please see our website www. You can also apply for a maintenance A loan scheme for postgraduate assistance might be useful. We also loan for day-to-day living expenses Masters study is available from are in work or further study within We can also offer additional worcester.ac.uk/fees for the have an assessment service for such as accommodation and food. the government. Full details six months of leaving. We can help support to students in latest information on tuition fees. dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. can be found at www.gov. you to find part-time work through financial difficulty through the This will be paid into your bank uk/postgraduate-loan our job bulletins, and our Worcester University's Hardship Fund. Loans and Grants account at the start of each term, Award can help to show employers Firstpoint Student loans are available to fund once you’ve registered on your course. PGCE bursaries some of the skills you have gained. Our friendly team is the first point Student Achievement tuition fees and help towards the Some trainee teachers, dependent When you graduate our Advisers of contact for all your student The exact amount depends on We provide a range of materials, cost of living. Full details of loans on the subject studied and will help you to plan for the future. enquiries, offering advice and your household income. If you resources, information and support and grants available can be found previous qualification, will receive guidance on academic and pastoral are on benefits you may also be to ensure that you have all the at www.gov.uk/student-finance a PGCE bursary. Full details are issues, as well as providing a range of eligible for a loan enhancement. 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The study from autumn 2019 has The University also helps students to provides Prayer and Quiet Rooms and Guidance Centre, and is your throughout your time at university, loan will be reduced by any fee not yet been clarified by the UK find paid work through our Earn As with adjacent washing facilities. main point of contact for any to offer support and guidance, waiver you have been awarded. government following the Brexit You Learn scheme and offers access ICT or audio-visual queries. and to promote positive health vote. Please see our website and wellbeing. We will support to additional support for students for the latest information. Counselling and experiencing financial hardship. International Experience you through the transition into Please see www.worcester.ac.uk/fees Mental Health student life and community living Part-time students for more information. Our professional practitioners Our team supports incoming to make it as effortless as possible. 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We can support opportunities and works with the up to school age, and is rated as you if you have a pre-diagnosed, or Students’ Union, services and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2014). emerging, mental health condition, institutes to provide opportunities The Nursery is self-contained or emotional difficulties which for UK and international students to and has extensive outside space, significantly affect your daily life. integrate socially and academically. as well as access to facilities on Money Advice the campus such as the gym, Disability and Dyslexia sports centre and nature walks. We offer support and advice if We can offer advice, guidance you have any disability, long-term and support, both before you For more information contact medical condition or specific learning start your course and during your [email protected] difficulty like dyslexia. We can help studies at Worcester. We can help or 01905 542551. you to access funding, facilitate with any queries about student
180 181 UK PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
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 and have developed alliances with colleges or other organisations to broaden access to higher education across the region and beyond.
The University is strongly committed to its educational Partner Organisations with partnerships with colleges and other training and whom we work include: educational providers, locally, regionally and further * afield. For students this means a clear pathway from 1. Barr Beacon SCITT local Access, GCE A and AS Levels, BTEC Nationals 2. Birmingham Metropolitan College #^ and other Level 3 qualifications, which promotes 3. Cirencester College^ participation in higher education and extends the 4. Coleg Gwent #^ range and level of programmes and qualifications ^ offered. This includes courses in the areas of health 5. Dudley College and social care, sport and sports coaching, early 6. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust # years, learning support, learning and teaching, 7. Halesowen College #^ horticulture, the arts, leadership and management. 8. Heart of Worcestershire College #*^ The University also has well developed workplace 9. Hereford College of Arts^ links with schools, hospitals, trusts, local businesses 10. Hereford Sixth Form College^ and professional organisations, which enables #^ students to gain first-hand experience of the world 11. Herefordshire and Ludlow College of work and gain valuable employment skills. 12. Iron Mill College # #^ We value and work closely with our partners in providing 13. Kidderminster College 22 2 and supporting high quality courses, professional 14. NCT # 16 20 development and vocational progression opportunities 15. Prince Henry SCITT* 5 1 into and within higher education. We also work 16. Shrewsbury College^ 23 collaboratively with a wide range of organisations 7 # both in the UK and internationally. To find out 17. Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning 13 19 8 more visit our website at www.worcester.ac.uk 18. St Michael’s Hospice# 18 9 11 # 15 The University of Worcester International College 19. St Richard’s Hospice 10 24 (UWIC) was set up in 2017 to offer international 20. Telford College of Arts and Technology^ 6 students who do not currently qualify for direct entry, 21. The Learning Institute # the opportunity to graduate with a degree from the 22. Walsall College #^ 4 University of Worcester via an undergraduate or 14 postgraduate pathway. UWIC offers undergraduate 23. Warwickshire College Group #*^ 3 pathways in six subject areas, which lead onto a 24. Worcester Sixth Form College^ choice of over 50 degrees. The Premasters in Business provides a pathway to one of six postgraduate qualifications at the University. UWIC students are also eligible for University of Worcester scholarships of up to £3,000 when they progress onto their degrees. 17 For details on UWIC courses, including fees, entry requirements and our three intakes visit worcester. 12 ac.uk/discover/uwic-international-college 21
# Collaborative provision: courses are developed jointly and then delivered by the partner locally. * Approved provision: Courses are approved by the University and lead to a University of Worcester award. The students apply directly to the organisation for these courses. 182 ^ The partner works with University of Worcester to raise aspirations and promote progression into higher education 183 APPLYING TO A ENTRY PARTNER COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
To complete the application form, you will need to mention the name The University considers all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and and code of the university and course you plan to apply for. grades. We look at your personal statement, reference and any relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where this may be required) as well as your academic background and The University of Worcester’s designated code is WORCS, W80. If choosing a course performance. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment, motivation, to be studied at one of our partner organisations listed here, you will need to enter the enthusiasm and evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level. appropriate partner (campus) code in the relevant section of the application form. You can find out more about our Partner Institutions on p182 or on our website. Eligibility for courses The tariff requirements for specific OCR Nationals All UCAS codes can be found on the course search section of www.ucas.com To study at the University of courses can be found on the relevant Considered either on their own If you have any queries with your application please call the Admissions Office on 01905 855111. Worcester, you must normally be course page in the prospectus. (Diploma or Extended Diploma) at least 18 by the time you start the Our entry requirements are or in combination with other subject to change. For the latest qualifications (Certificate). Partner Information course. If by that date you are under 18, but at least 17, you can still study information, you should refer to our website www.worcester.ac.uk Access to HE Diploma Organisation Location Code Telephone Number at the University. However, in that Successful completion of a relevant case, we will need your parents or Minimum entry requirements QAA-recognised Access Diploma Birmingham Metropolitan College D 0121 3555671 guardians to agree to some extra for degree courses is acceptable (60 credits with at (Matthew Boulton Campus) safeguards because you are still 4 GCSEs plus 48 tariff points least 45 at Level 3). Some courses legally a minor. You must also satisfy from 3 A Levels or equivalent may require the achievement of Birmingham Metropolitan College S 01384 344344 the entry requirements of the course (Stourbridge Campus) Level 3 qualifications. some Level 3 credits at Merit or you wish to study. All applicants Distinction. This is indicated on the will need to demonstrate that they Birmingham Metropolitan College J 0121 4464545 Minimum entry requirements relevant subject page on the website. have the maturity and personal skills (Sutton Coldfield Campus) for HND/FD courses to study and live independently in 4 GCSEs plus 32 tariff points Welsh Baccalaureate Coleg Gwent H 01495 333777 a higher education environment. from a minimum of 1 A Level or Tariff point requirements can be equivalent Level 3 qualifications. met through the achievement Halesowen College B 0121 6027777 General entry requirements of the Welsh Baccalaureate, including Core, and will be counted Heart of Worcestershire College# Not applicable 01905 725555 There are a wide range of acceptable Acceptable qualifications entry qualifications and the following at the appropriate tariff. GCE Advanced Levels and Herefordshire and Ludlow College (Hereford Campus) C 01432 352235 list is by no means exhaustive. It Advanced Supplementary Scotland is designed to provide a sample of Normally a minimum of Four higher grade passes at Grade C Iron Mill College A 01392 219200 some of the main qualifications two GCE A Level passes. are regarded as the minimum entry that applicants present for entry. requirements, but all qualifications Kidderminster College K 01562 820811 Applicants are advised to contact Advanced Supplementary (AS) within the tariff will be considered. Level achievements may be counted Pershore College (part of WCG)# Not applicable 0300 4560047 the Admissions Office if they have any specific questions about towards the tariff requirement but Irish Leaving Certificate Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning G 01823 348268 qualifications that do not appear on applicants will not be disadvantaged Four to five higher/honours grade this list. Further information can be if they do not take them. passes at Grade C are required, as The Learning Institute I 01579 386123 found on the relevant course pages All A Level subjects are normally a minimum condition of entry. at www.ucas.com. Each course acceptable including General Studies. has specific entry requirements, However, subjects should be distinct NVQ Level 3/Modern #Approved provision: courses are approved by the University and lead to a University of Worcester award; expressed in terms of the UCAS and not have overlapping content. Apprenticeship however, applications should be made directly to the College tariff, although qualifications Applicants offering NVQ Level 3 not currently in the tariff will be BTEC Qualifications (QCF) will be considered and may be asked considered. Candidates may offer Considered either on their own to complete supplementary work. qualifications in combination (Extended Diploma or Diploma) Similarly, Technical Certificates to achieve the required total. or in combination with other for those following Advanced qualifications (Subsidiary Modern Apprenticeships will Diploma or Certificate) to meet be considered on an individual the tariff requirements. basis, with particular reference to relevance to the intended course.
184 185 Continued on next page... International Baccalaureate ability to benefit from the course Previous Study or Experience To support this aim the University You may also be required and European Baccalaureate and show their potential to complete Students with relevant previous can use discretion to vary entrance to undertake a DBS check A minimum score of 28 points is the course successfully. Although study at HND or degree level requirements and in cases where as well, depending on necessary in the International recent preparatory study at an or extensive experience may the general requirement cannot professional requirements. Baccalaureate and a minimum appropriate level (e.g. an Access be considered eligible for be met but where it considers Please note that if a DBS check score of 60% in the European course) is recommended, students Accreditation of Prior Learning. that an applicant possesses the is required, candidates are Baccalaureate. Higher entry levels may be considered on the basis necessary attributes to undertake Entry may be possible to Year 2 or advised to disclose all convictions may be set for some courses. IB of prior evidenced professional/ undergraduate or other study, 3 of the course, depending upon (cautions/reprimands/warnings) Certificates will be acceptable work experience and/or other admission may be made at the the qualifications or experience at the earliest opportunity. but may require specific grades. assessment procedures, and the discretion of the Assistant Registrar gained. Credit can also be given assessment of personal suitability. (Recruitment & Admissions) and The University reserves the right for individual modules. Professional Qualifications relevant academic colleagues. to withdraw an offer based on Professional qualifications will be University Admissions staff will be Equivalent or Lower the information disclosed. considered on an individual basis. able to offer information, advice and guidance on this process. Qualifications (ELQs) Criminal convictions Key Skills Students studying for qualifications On the application form, you will be Interviews Key Skills at Level 2 are viewed as English Language Requirements equivalent, or lower than, a asked whether you have a ‘relevant’ For some courses, interviews may be an enhancement of a student’s for International Students qualification they already hold conviction. If you do, we will write required, and this is indicated on the application but cannot be The following qualifications satisfy are no longer funded by HEFCE. to you for more information about relevant course page. The interview the English Language requirements accepted as satisfaction of The University reserves the your offence(s) and this information will be designed to assess your for admission to undergraduate subject-specific requirements. right to charge higher tuition will be carefully considered in the academic potential, as well as to courses at the University, fees for such students. context of the University’s duty evaluate your understanding of, and General Studies and although some courses may of care to its students and staff. aptitude for, your subject and to give Critical Thinking require higher scores. We would Depending on the course, we may you the opportunity to explain why These qualifications are normally consider other equivalent English Similarity detection also need to consider if you meet you are committed to studying it. acceptable in part satisfaction qualifications; please email the The University makes use of the professional standards requirements. of the entry requirements. international recruitment office UCAS/UTT Similarity Detection Deferred entry [email protected] and we service. For more information on The information you provide will English Baccalaureate can check your qualification. the service, see www.ucas.com be treated in strict confidence. We welcome students who wish The University of Worcester Please see the section on Criminal to take a gap year before entering does not currently intend to use The International English Language Details of the University’s policy can Convictions available in the UCAS higher education. Those who the English Baccalaureate as an Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a be found at www.worcester.ac.uk/ booklet, Applying Online, available choose to do so, however, should entry requirement. Where there minimum of 5.5 in each component registryservices/documents/ at: www.ucas.com/apply for be aware that University course AdmissionsPolicy.pdf provision and national fee and are specific subject or grade • Cambridge First Certificate more information. funding arrangements are subject requirements, these will be clearly in English or Certificate in to change from year to year. stated in the relevant prospectus Advanced English – score Offer policy Disclosure & Barring entry and on the University website. of 169 or above and no less The University aims to encourage Service (DBS) checks Requests for deferrals after a applications from the widest range than 160 in any part. Some courses require DBS disclosure. place has been confirmed will be International Qualifications of educational, social and ethnic • Pearson Test of English This is indicated on the relevant considered on an individual basis. International students will need backgrounds. We work with a (Academic) – An overall score course page. If you are made an to demonstrate evidence of number of schools and colleges to of 59 or above, with not less offer, you will be sent instructions study at a level equivalent to the ensure that students who have the Course Accreditations than 51 points in any of the on how to arrange for a DBS check. general entry requirements. potential to benefit from and to Details of course accreditations 4 skills (listening, reading, If you are living overseas and have succeed in studying at Worcester can be found on our website course Other Qualifications and speaking and writing). never been a resident of the UK, any have the opportunity to do so. pages at www.worcester.ac.uk Mature Students offer of a place will be subject to the Although you’ll need the correct We welcome applicants who hold equivalent of a DBS check, normally Some accreditations and exemptions level of English to study here we do alternative qualifications/experience a satisfactory check from your local can be dependent on module choice, offer additional language support different from those shown in this police station (sometimes referred to please see our course webpages and pre-sessional courses. section who can demonstrate the as a Certificate of Good Conduct). for the latest information.
186 187 MAKING YOUR IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
First steps Independent applicants (UK) You can use ucastrack to find out Terms and conditions Accuracy of information Data protection Other UK applicants who are not what decisions institutions have First, you need to research university The University’s terms and We have made every reasonable The University, as a data controller, at school or college should apply made in response to your application. destinations and courses using the conditions govern the contract effort to ensure that the information complies with its obligations under online independently. It is likely UCAS website and the University of between the University in this prospectus was accurate the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) that you are a mature applicant Completing the form Worcester website or prospectus. and its students. at the time of going to press in as set out in its data protection who, unlike school and college To fill in the application form you need: You will need to note the unique February 2018. The prospectus is and data processing policy. students, cannot readily seek It is important that you read institution and course codes for • the University’s code, W80 for the general guidance of students advice from your teacher but can and understand them because The University will need to process your chosen universities and entering the University in 2019. • the University’s code any offer of a place to study at your personal data (whether supplied courses to include on your UCAS instead consult with various careers name, WORCS the University is made subject We regularly review our courses by you or by third parties) in relation application form. All the information organisations (such as the National to your acceptance of them. and associated services and these to your application and it will form you need about applying to the Careers Service and UCAS). You are responsible for paying the correct Applications for may change from time to time. part of your student record. By University can be found on the If you are made an offer, you will application fee, for obtaining and We recommend that you visit entering into the contract with us, UCAS website at www.ucas.com part-time study and automatically receive a copy of attaching the academic reference our website at worcester.ac.uk you are consenting to the University postgraduate courses the full terms and conditions, and for submitting the completed to see the latest information to hold and process your personal Part-time and postgraduate but in order to make an informed Applications for application online to UCAS. about the University, including data including some sensitive applications should be made directly decision about your study options, full-time study information relating to fees, entry personal data. We will process your to the University of Worcester using we recommend that you review Applications for full-time International Applicants requirements and course details. personal data in accordance with the online application form on the them before you apply. undergraduate degrees, sandwich (EU and Worldwide) the Data Protection Act 1988, and course web page. Applications can Some courses have professional degrees, DipHEs, HNDs and Except for those whose school or You can see the full terms and our policies which are available on be made throughout the year. body accreditation, which may college is registered with UCAS, conditions at worcester.ac.uk/terms the University website and which set Foundation degrees, are made via expire during the lifetime of individuals from the EU (excluding out the University’s policies on and the UK’s Universities & Colleges We do our best to express the this publication. To check the the UK), and the rest of the world, Applying for PGCE/ use of personal data in more detail. Admissions Service (UCAS). terms and conditions clearly to latest information, please see apply online independently. Advice School Direct is available from British Council applicants but you are welcome the online full course entry at A detailed statement of how All applications for a PGCE must Applicant types offices and other centres overseas, to discuss this with us if you have worcester.ac.uk/coursefinder we will process your personal be made through the UCAS School or College Students such as your school or college. You any questions. Contact us at: data is provided with the full Teacher Training (UTT). For Where changes to the prospectus All UK schools and colleges are responsible for paying the correct [email protected] or by terms and conditions. further details, please contact: constitute changes to your (and a small number of overseas application fee, for obtaining and telephone: 01905 855 111. www.ucas.com/how-it-all- relationship with the University institutions) are registered with attaching the academic reference works/teacher-training or the programme of study, UCAS to manage their students’ and for submitting the completed you will be notified as soon applications. Advice is available from application online to UCAS. You are advised to apply as early as reasonably practicable. your teacher or a careers adviser at as possible for courses beginning your school or college. You fill in the UCAS apply the following autumn. A number online application and submit it to of courses fill quickly – places Using the form, you will tell a member of staff. After checking are allocated by the NCTL to UCAS details including which your details, and having added the each Initial Teacher Education courses and institutions you are academic reference, your school Provider and these are limited. applying to, your qualifications or college submits the completed or projected qualifications, Applicants for Primary PGCE application online to UCAS. You employment experience, personal should note that there is a pay online using a credit card or details and a personal statement closing date of 1st December debit card. You may also be able to making your case for entry. You of the year prior to entry. pay through your school or college. will receive an applicant number and password for UCAS’ follow- University of Worcester up enquiry service, ucastrack, and will receive communication International College (UWIC) confirming these details. For applications to UWIC please see p182.
188 189 ADMISSIONS The full policy can be found at: www.worcester.ac.uk/ registryservices/documents/ POLICY AdmissionsPolicy.pdf
Principles Constant monitoring and review rights. The same regulations also The admission of students is based of admissions practices and require us to clarify that the services on the reasonable expectation procedures is necessary to effect with which we will provide you, that the applicant will be able to improvements as required and should you accept an offer from us, are as set out in the sections of this fulfil the objectives and achieve the to respond to any changes in the prospectus that detail the content standard required for the award institutional mission and external factors including changing patterns and duration of our courses of study for which they are registered. in the applicant market. (subject to the caveats regarding Entry requirements should be explicit withdrawal or variation of courses). in identifying the knowledge, skills and Complaints competences required at admission If you are unhappy about the way Criminal records and relating these to content, mode of your application is handled, then When an applicant reveals a criminal delivery and outcomes of the award. in the first instance you should record on an application form, the Selection criteria should set out contact the Assistant Registrar University of Worcester will ask the the standards and means by which (Recruitment and Admissions). applicant to declare information about an applicant will be judged. This can be done informally, in ‘unspent’ convictions, unless the course person, by telephone or via email. of study is likely to bring the student The University is committed to into contact with children or vulnerable widening access to and participation in If you wish to make a formal adults where information will be sought higher education by raising awareness complaint, you should put your regarding all convictions and cautions. and expectations in the pre-university concerns in writing. community in order to increase the The University of Worcester is a You can expect a reply within 15 pool of qualified candidates who can registered body with the Disclosure working days. If you are not satisfied benefit from the provision on offer. and Barring Service (DBS) and uses its with the response, you have the right services to assist with the admission No student will be subjected to less to appeal to the Academic Registrar, decisions to courses of study that favourable treatment on grounds who will investigate accordingly. involve working with children or of race, ethnic or national origins, The University of Worcester vulnerable adults e.g. applications for colour, gender, age, sexuality, parental reserves the right to make academic teaching and nursing. As a registered status, marital status, disability judgements on the suitability body, the University of Worcester status, creed, political belief or and potential of an applicant. complies with the DBS Code of social or economic background. Practice and undertakes to treat all Support for disabled students can Distance contracts applicants fairly and consistently. be negotiated through the Disability regulations Having a criminal record will not Co-ordinator who works for the necessarily prevent an applicant The admissions process falls under Disability and Dyslexia Service. from being admitted to a course of legislation that regulates ‘contracts Early contact is advisable to ensure study at the University of Worcester. formed at a distance’. The contract appropriate levels of support from The decision will depend upon the that is created when you accept the outset of the student’s course. course of study and the circumstances an offer either through UCAS or and background of the offences. The University recognises the GTTR, or directly to the University of importance of the provision of Worcester, is binding on the University The University also reserves the accurate and appropriate pre- (i.e. the University of Worcester right to refuse admission (or cancel entry information and support to must admit you if you satisfy all the registration) to any applicant (or prospective students in order to conditions specified in the offer). student) who has misrepresented ensure that all applicants will be You can withdraw at any time and information in their application. given every opportunity to choose without penalty after accepting The University of Worcester is duty courses in an informed manner and an offer; the ‘distance contracts’ bound to report on attendance to be admitted to a suitable course. regulations simply reinforce your to the UK Home Office.
190 191 MAPS Lakeside Campus ST JOHN’S CAMPUS CITY CAMPUS SEVERN CAMPUS Barrington House P The Moors Car Park
Fern Hall St John’s Halls A38
Bredon Sabrina Bridge P J The Moors Car Park and Playing Fields P Hylton Road P Long Stay P K Car Park Astroturf University Art H L Farrier Street P P Forensic House Ability House House St John’s Halls Sansome Halls Foregate Street P M R Infi rmary Walk Castle Street Thomas Telford P Pitchcroft Car Park Charles Hastings The Garage P F Severn Gate Mulberry House Riverside Woodbury Hines Binyon P R P E Sports Centre
Students’ Union R G Cherry Tree Walk Edward Elgar R P P D P S Henwick Road A38 Conference Bishop Bosel P R Centre C P N Chancellor P 3G Astroturf Foregate Street P B Train Station The Butts
Reception P Croft Road Sheila Scott Car Park P A Turnpike Road Peirson Study and P Guidance Centre Charles Darwin Cattle Market Jenny Lind Car Park University of Worcester Arena Short Stay Car Park Oldbury House Worcester Bus Oldbury Road Malvern Gate Station A44 Oldbury Road The Hive
192 193 Employability & Achievement G I Week – A week of events related to enhancing students’ employability Gap Year – A year-long break that Induction Week – Induction GLOSSARY skills. It is open to Worcester you can choose to do between week is the first week of the Business School students. leaving school and starting further academic year for newly-registered education or leaving further students. During the induction Universities, like many large organisations, use special words and phrases. Here is an Erasmus+ – A European funded education and going to university. week, students register at the explanation, in alphabetical order, of some of the key terms that you may come across. programme to facilitate mobility University, attend a number of of staff and students between Graduate – A student who has carefully-designed compulsory international partner universities. been awarded a degree from a sessions related to student life higher education institution. EU Students – Students who on campus and attend their first A Buzzword – You need the CPD – Continuing Professional are EU nationals (or children of Grant (Maintenance Grant) – introductory sessions related buzzword when you set up your Development – a qualification that is Financial support awarded to to their courses. International Academic Tutor – Each student is an EU national) and have lived UCAS registration so that you designed for experienced candidates students from lower income induction runs for three days allocated an academic tutor, who in the EU, EEA or Switzerland are linked to the correct school/ who would like to develop their families to support their costs before the main induction week is available to support students for at least three years. college. Each school/college has professional knowledge and skills. while doing their degree. Grants and is specially designed to help for any academic-related issues. its own unique buzzword. Extra – The system which allows do not have to be repaid. EU and overseas students to adjust Alumni – Former students of the D students who have already to a new climate and culture. made their five choices on their University. The Alumni Association C Deferral – An agreement made H UCAS application, but are not Institute – Each course belongs provides a structure for the Clearing – Clearing is the final between the University and the Halls of Residence – holding any offers, to apply for to an Institute according to the development and maintenance stage of each year’s admissions student for a delay in starting their The University-managed another course. This process subject area. The University of of links between former students process to University and is course until the following year. accommodation available takes place before Clearing. Worcester has the following and the University. You can another chance of securing a to students. Institutes: Institute of Education, contact the Worcester Alumni place to start in September. It DSA (Disabled Students’ Institute of Health & Society, F Home Students – A home Association at [email protected] is a period when universities fill Allowance) – Money awarded to Institute of Humanities, Institute student is a student who has up the remaining undergraduate help students with disabilities to Firm Offer – The offer for a of the Arts, Institute of Science Assessment – The academic work no restricted right of residence places they have available and meet some of their costs while course place which the student & the Environment, Institute of that you will need to complete in in the UK and has been in the it’s effectively your last chance to doing their higher education course. has accepted as a first choice. Sport & Exercise Science and order to receive a grade and pass a country for purposes other than find a university place this year. Worcester Business School. module, which is part of your course. Dissertation/Independent Study – Foundation Degree – A full-time education at university. You may be required to do a group/ Conditional Offer – A conditional This is a final-year project that you qualification that combines Insurance – The offer for a place HNC (Higher National individual presentation, report, offer is an offer made by a will have to complete. It is usually practical, work-based learning on a course which the student has Certificate) – A modular part- essay, artwork, campaign or exam. university that you chose in your between 5,000 and 20,000 words with classes on the academic accepted as their second choice. application. It has certain conditions on a topic chosen by you and theory. It is a two-year, full-time time course which can be topped B that you have to meet in order related to your course. It normally course, which equips you with the up to a HND course. It is the Integrated Masters – a four-year equivalent to the first year of an Bachelor Degrees – A higher to secure this place, e.g. achieve shows the result of research skills and knowledge to progress full-time programme (or five undergraduate full-time course. education degree that lasts certain grades at A Levels. carried out by you and other in the workplace or go on to years where a placement year is included) integrating undergraduate three years if studied full-time or academic studies in the subject. further study. You can top-up HND (Higher National Diploma) Course Reps – A system launched honours level study with one four years with a year in a work the qualification to a BA or BSc – A modular full-time course which by the University of Worcester Double Module – An academic year of study at level 7, leading placement or studying abroad. with an additional year of study. can be topped up with one or two Students’ Union. Each course from module that runs both semesters to a single Masters degree. more years of study to graduate BA (Bachelor of Arts degree) – all levels elects a student, who and awards 30 credits (15 ECTS). Full-time Course – A full-time with a BA or BSc (Hons). It is the The BA degree is awarded to represents the students on their course is a course that usually takes International Baccalaureate – equivalent of the second year of students who successfully complete course. They act as a communication E three or four years to complete The International Baccalaureate the degree. Teaching sessions are an undergraduate full-time course. Diploma (IB) is an internationally- their course in an Arts subject. channel between the students, Earn As You Learn – A University held each week in the semester. recognised qualification, which the SU and the University. of Worcester scheme that is Honours Degree – A qualification BSc (Bachelor of Science degree) – is an equivalent to A Levels. open to its current students. awarded by a higher education The BSc degree is awarded to Credits – Each module awards you institution after the successful students who successfully complete a certain amount of credits. To It is designed to help you gain completion of a full-time/part- J their course in a Science subject. obtain a degree from the University work whilst studying. A number time study on a degree course. Joint Honours – A degree in more of Worcester, you need to collect of job opportunities are available Blackboard – A virtual learning than one subject. See p42 360 credits (180 ECTS) in total (120 throughout the year: jobs at environment, which provides for the University of Worcester’s credits/60 ECTS each year). Single the University, and at some you with information (i.e. Joint Honours options. modules will give you 15 credits (7.5 University partner organisations, module documentation, slides ECTS), whereas double modules direct link to Job Centre Plus and seminar tasks) uploaded by will give you 30 credits (15 ECTS). and Jobs Zone for local jobs. your module tutors for you.
194 195 L Some of your modules will be Plagiarism – Plagiarism is when S Student Services – The department U compulsory (this means that someone uses other people’s writing within the University that provides Lecture – A teaching class at they are a fixed part of your or ideas and pretends that they are Sandwich Course – The sandwich a wide range of student support UCAS (Universities and Colleges university led by a lecturer, who programme), whereas others their own. Universities use a number course includes a year away from including: Disability & Dyslexia, Admissions Service) – The presents and talks through the will be optional (you can choose of plagiarism scanning systems and the institution, which has to be Careers Advice, International majority of students use the topic for the session. Students are particular modules to complement consider plagiarism as cheating. spent working in a position related Office, Welfare and Finance, UCAS application system to apply expected to take notes and ask your compulsory modules). to the course. It is taken between Accommodation and Counselling. for higher education courses questions at the end of the lecture. Portfolio – In order to apply for the second and the third year. in the UK – www.ucas.com N a course, especially the creative Students’ Union – A student-led, Loan – Two types of student loans arts courses, students may need Scholarship – Financial support independent organisation that Undergraduate Student – are available to Home/EU students: NUS (National Union of to prepare a portfolio with a awarded to students. The University represents and champions the A student who is currently enrolled Tuition Fee Loan, which covers the Students) – The national collection of their best work. of Worcester offers a number of interests and voice of students. on an undergraduate course. amount of money that has to be organisation that represents Usually, admissions tutors will scholarships. For more information, It runs social and sporting events paid to cover the university fee and students and looks after set a number of requirements for please visit the website. all year round, helping you to V Maintenance Loan, which helps with their interests. the content of the portfolio. Semester – The study year at the meet people, develop new skills Vice Chancellor – The Chief covering living costs. These loans do University of Worcester is divided and broaden your horizons. You Executive of the University. The not have to start being repaid until Postgraduate Courses – Higher P in two halves, known as semesters. will automatically be a member. Vice Chancellor of the University of the student is working and earning a level courses, which can be taken Part-time Students – Part-time It is the teaching and examination Worcester is Professor David Green. certain amount of money each year. after the successful completion Study Abroad – Opportunity students usually complete their period of the year. The first semester degrees in four to seven years. of an undergraduate degree. provided by the University for a Postgraduate study can lead to a starts at the end of September for student to spend either a semester M They have all the advantages and most courses, although Nursing and Major/Minor Course – Students support in learning and student Masters degree or a Postgraduate or a year abroad with an overseas Certificate or Diploma. Teaching students start earlier. Term partner university or to take up a doing joint honours can decide services as full-time students. dates are available on our website. if they want one of the subjects short tutor-led study tour abroad. Peer Assessment – During Peer Programme Advisor – University to be the major subject, member of staff who advises Seminar – Seminars are an meaning that there will be more Assessment all students share their academic session, normally T progress and ideas related to a students on module selection modules from that subject and and course pathway selection. following a lecture. They are more Tariff Points – The points less from the minor one. task given as part of their module interactive, as most of the time system used by UCAS to classify and exchange feedback on how Q they are student-led, or involve entry qualifications for all Masters Degree – A higher level to improve their current work. high levels of student participation higher education courses. QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – degree that can be taken once an in discussions and tasks. undergraduate course is successfully Personal ID – This is a ten- QTS is required in England Third Year Abroad – a study abroad completed. It is an example of digit number that is assigned to and Wales to become and to Single Honours – A degree opportunity where students spend a a postgraduate qualification. students who want to apply for continue being a teacher. in a single subject. full additional year with an overseas a place at a higher education partner. Only UW credit is counted Single Module – A module Modular Course – The courses institution by UCAS. R towards their degree classification. at the University of Worcester that is one semester long are modular, meaning that each PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate Residential Household and carries 15 credits. Track – The process of tracking in Education ) – The PGCE course is Income – Family’s Residential the progress of the student course is built up from a number Societies – Student organised a teacher training course which can Household Income is calculated application in the UCAS system, of modules, altogether awarding and led interest clubs, run by the be taken after successful completion by taking the gross income of the receiving information on offers 120 credits (60 ECTS) per year Students’ Union. Students can join (for full-time study). You will of an undergraduate degree. parents/guardians and taking off made and replying to these. allowances for a pension scheme any society or set up their own. need to take eight 15 credit (7.5 PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) – and superannuation payments Tuition Fee – The amount of ECTS) or four 30 credit (15 ECTS) A qualification that can be taken SOLE Page – Part of the students’ that qualify for tax relief/any money charged by universities modules each year to complete after the completion of a Masters online environment, the SOLE page child that is dependent on them/ for their courses. See p181 your degree in three years. degree. It is the culmination of provides information on module parents who are also students. for more information. years of research, study and writing timetables, results, contact details which is assessed. The holder of a Any unearned income, e.g. interest and a wide range of online resources. Tutorial – A discussion session PhD can use the title of Doctor. on savings, formal sponsorship with the module tutor on your and dividends on shares, are work or any issues with the course. also taken into account. It can be a one-to-one individual tutorial, or a small group tutorial.
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Outdoor Adventure Leadership Sports Coaching Science A BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 69 F J & Management BSc (Hons) 141 with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) 163 Accommodation 13 Child & Adolescent Mental Film Production BA (Hons) 98 Joint Honours Combinations 42 Sports Studies BSc (Hons) 167 Health FdSc 70 Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) 44 Film Studies BA (Hons) 99 Journalism BA (Hons) 119 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 168 Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) 71 P Admissions Policy 190 Financial Support 181 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) 142 Student Support 180 Collaborative Working with Children, Animal Biology BSc (Hons) 45 Find Us 200 Partners 182 Study Abroad 32 Young People & Families FdA (FDL) 72 Animal Biology MBiol 46 Fine Art BA (Hons) 100 L PGCE Primary 170 Computer Games Design Law LLB (Hons) 120 PGCE Secondary 172 Animation BA (Hons) 47 & Development BSc (Hons) 73 Football Business Management & Law with Criminology T Coaching FdSc 101 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 143 Teaching & Learning FdA 169 Applied Health & Social Care Computing BSc (Hons) 74 LLB (Hons) 121 BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 48 Forensic & Applied Biology Physical Education BSc (Hons) 144 Teaching: Postgraduate/ Computing HND/HNC 75 Law with Forensic Psychology Applying to a Partner College 184 BSc (Hons) 102 LLB (Hons) 122 Physical Education & Dance Professional Graduate Contact Information 200 Applying to Worcester 188 Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 103 Leadership & Management BA (Hons) 145 Certificate in Education Primary Counselling FdSc 76 Archaeology & Heritage Studies FdA/BA (Hons) 123 Physical Education & Outdoor School Direct Training (with QTS) 171 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) 77 BA (Hons) 49 Learning & Development from Education BSc (Hons) 146 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Course Index A-Z 40 G the Early Years to Adolescence Physical Geography BSc (Hons) 147 Graduate Certificate Game Art BA (Hons) 104 in Education Primary (with QTS) 170 Creative Media BA (Hons) 79 (0-19) FdA 124 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 148 Geography BSc (Hons) 105 Teaching: Postgraduate/ B Creative & Professional Writing Learning Support FdA 125 Physiotherapy MPhysio 149 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 50 BA (Hons) 78 Glossary 194 Professional Graduate Certificate in Lifelong Learning Qualifications Politics BA (Hons) 150 Biochemistry MBiol 51 Cricket Coaching & Management Graphic Design BA (Hons) 106 Education Secondary (with QTS) 172 for Teachers CET/DET 126 Primary Initial Teacher Education Biology BSc (Hons) 52 BSc (Hons) 80 Teaching: Postgraduate/Professional Lifelong Learning Qualifications (with QTS) BA (Hons) 175 Biology MBiol 53 Criminology BA (Hons) 81 Graduate Certificate in Education for Teachers (Literacy and ESOL) 127 Primary & Outdoor Education Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 54 H (with QTS) Secondary School Direct Criminology with Policing BA (Hons) 82 Health and Social Care: BA (Hons) 151 Birth & Beyond FdA and see Applied Health and Social Care Training and School Direct Salaried 174 Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up BA (Hons) 55 BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 48 Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher M Top-up Degree 152 Bursaries 178 D Health & Social Care FdSc 107 Making your Application 188 Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) 175 Dance & Community Practice Maps 192 Psychology BSc (Hons) 153 Touring Theatre MTheatre 176 Business & Accountancy BA (Hons) 56 BA (Hons) 83 History BA (Hons) 108 Business & Digital Communications Human Biology BSc (Hons) 109 Marketing, Advertising Tuition Fees and Finance 181 Dance HND 84 & Public Relations BA (Hons) 129 BA (Hons) 57 Human Biology MBiol 110 R Dental Technology FdSc 85 Marketing BA (Hons) 128 Religion, Philosophy & Values Business, Economics & Finance Human Geography BA (Hons) 111 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) 86 Mathematics BSc (Hons) 130 in Education BA (Hons) 154 U BA (Hons) 67 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 112 UWIC – University of Worcester Business & Enterprise BA (Hons) 58 Mature Students 186 International College 182 Business & Finance BA (Hons) 59 E Media & Culture BA (Hons) 131 S Business & Human Resource Early Childhood I Mental Health FdSc/CertHE 132 Scholarships and Extra Support 178 Illustration BA (Hons) 113 Management BA (Hons) 60 (Professional Practice) BA (Hons) 87 Midwifery BSc (Hons) 133 Screenwriting BA (Hons) 155 W Important Information 189 City of Worcester 17 Business Information Technology Early Years FdA 88 Music Education BA (Hons) 134 Social Work BA (Hons) 156 Integrated Working with Web Development BSc (Hons) 177 BSc (Hons) 62 Early Years FdA (FDL) 89 Sociology BA (Hons) 157 Business Management BA (Hons) 63 Early Years Initial Teacher Children & Families BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 116 Special Educational Needs, Business Management HND/HNC 64 Training (leading to Early N Disabilities & Inclusion BA (Hons) 158 Integrative Counselling Nursing Associate FdSc 137 Business & Marketing BA (Hons) 61 Years Teacher Status) 90 BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 114 Nursing BSc (Hons) 135 Sport Business Management Business Psychology BSc (Hons) 65 Ecology BSc (Hons) 91 BA (Hons) 159 Integrative Counselling FdA 115 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Business Studies BA (Hons) 66 Educational Psychology BSc (Hons) 93 Sport, Coaching & Physical International Business Top-up Degree 138 Education Studies BA (Hons) 92 Education HND 161 BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees 117 Nutrition: see Human Nutrition English Language BA (Hons) 94 Sport Development & Coaching International Business BSc (Hons) 112 C English Literature BA (Hons) 95 BA (Hons) 164 Careers 180 Management BA (Hons) 118 Entrepreneurship BA (Hons) 96 Sport & Exercise Psychology Chartered Manager Degree Entry Requirements 185 O BSc (Hons) 165 Apprenticeship CMDA 68 Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 139 Environmental Science BSc (Hons) 97 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 166 Occupational Therapy MOccTh 140 Sports Coaching HND 160 Open Days 38 Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 162
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