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INSPIRED FOR LIFE FIRST UK Social sTM TOP- FO TENR - - FOR - TOP- FOR TEN - Mobility Awards QUALITY University of the University of the Sustainability Institution STUDENTSATISFACTION EDUCATION SUSEMPLOYMENTTAINED Year Finalist Year Finalist of the Year
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AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
University of Worcester | Pictured at 350 feet
he University of Worcester is one of the best Tuniversities in the UK for quality education and student experience. We are known for our welcoming, supportive and friendly atmosphere. Our innovative approaches to gender equality, environmental sustainability and creating educational opportunities for all are world-leading. Our graduates are highly successful at gaining jobs and go on to make a real diference in the world.
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FEATURES
4 UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL A letter from the Vice Chancellor 7 A WARM WELCOME Te start of a journey 9 JOIN THE CLUB Tere’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 frst class, 8 employable graduates 26 SKILLS IN PRACTICE Professional placements 29 DEGREES THAT WORK Professor Getting work experience David Green CBE 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 refects 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
185 STUDENT SUPPORT 187 TUITION FEES 191 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 194 APPLYING TO WORCESTER 198 MAPS Rowena Simmons Entrepreneur 200 GLOSSARY and graduate 208 CONTACT INFORMATION 35
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UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL
THE VALUE OF A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Making the decision to go to university is life-changing for many individuals. It is a springboard for life. As well as the deep knowledge and transferable skills you will gain from your studies, university helps you to fourish as a person, uncover fresh perspectives and learn how to learn. Choosing where to study can seem a daunting prospect. At the University of Worcester, we want you to make the right choice for you; where you will be happy, thrive and fulfl your potential.
AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH At Worcester, we believe passionately in inclusion. Everyone who has the talent and ability to beneft from a university education should have the chance to earn their degree and go on to contribute to society as a well-educated professional person. Tis is the key reason why students from all corners of Britain and over 70 countries choose to study with us and why earlier this year, the authoritative Times Higher Education (THE) magazine named Worcester number one in the UK for Quality Education and Gender Equality in its inaugural University Impact Rankings. We were also pleased to be the only university in the country to be shortlisted for University of the Year in three separate awards – Times Higher Education Awards, UK Social Mobility Awards and Green Gown Award. At the University of Worcester, we provide excellent higher education. We nurture ability, extend knowledge, develop high level skills and promote responsible values and good character. Tis all-round inclusive approach, where every individual both counts and contributes, equips our graduates to play a full, active and responsible part in society. We believe in a strong community, where people support and care for each other, teach the next generation and take action on important issues. Worcester graduates make a vital contribution to society as nurses, midwives, teachers, scientists, counsellors and coaches. Our entrepreneurs, actors, authors and artists enrich our culture and have a dynamic impact on society, health, wealth and wellbeing.
CHOOSING TO STUDY AT WORCESTER Your choice of university is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Do plenty of research, ask every question, and visit each university you are considering. Take your time to read through this prospectus; explore the University website and social media channels; arrange a visit and fnd out whether the University of Worcester is right for you. We hope you will fnd your inspiration with us.
Professor David Green CBE Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive
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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 Welcome Weekend at worcester.ac.uk/welcome
Right: Welcome Weekend on campus Top: Te Students’ Union Welcome Week Fair. Middle: A Welcome Week academic taster session. 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 FROM MUSICAL THEATRE TO FOOTBALL, THERE’S A SPORTS CLUB OR A SOCIETY OUT THERE FOR EVERYONE SOCIETY DEVOTED TO IT
Te Women’s Rowing Club | Pictured: On the River Severn Te best way to choose a sports club or society is to visit the Students’ Union Joining a society or a club should be high on your list of things Sports and Societies Fair. But don’t just to do when you arrive. It gives you a chance to meet like-minded stick to activities that you like – you people and feel involved in the University. never know what you might discover, and you can even create your own sports club or 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 frst-year undergraduate, accept a secure video entry and fat screen TVs too. We’ve also conditional or unconditional ofer as your frst 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 fnd 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. We also • See the various types of rooms have a selection of University-managed student- shared houses in both the City Centre and St John’s • Talk to current students about area. If you would prefer to live in a privately managed their accommodation property, then our accommodation team can also You can also take a look on our website help you with your search. for photo galleries and videos at worcester.ac.uk/accommodation HOW MUCH? Your rent will depend on the type of hall that you APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION choose. Our rents for 2020/21 range from £105 per For more on your accommodation options and how week for rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom to to apply, visit worcester.ac.uk/accommodation £169 per week for en suite extra accommodation. You Or get in touch with us on 01905 855300 or can fnd all the latest prices, (subject to change), on [email protected] our website at worcester.ac.uk/accommodationfees
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 frst choice. Accommodation is allocated on a frst-come, frst-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 INSURANCE CLEANING OF MEMBERSHIP ELECTRICITY SUPPORT INTERNET COMMUNAL OR WATER ACCESS AREAS
See why students love living on campus: worcester.ac.uk/blog - accommodation
12 13 orcester was recently named by Te Times Wnewspaper as one of their top places to live. Our location in a historic city means that you beneft 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
Worcester, for me, is the perfect size. It has all the benefts of a city, but with the friendly atmosphere of a small town. It’s a real student city too – one in ten people who live here are students, and there’s a lot of character because of its rich history. I love this mix of old and new. In the evening, the ‘historic quarter’ around New Street and Friar Street, famous for its Tudor buildings, becomes the ‘social quarter’ as the many restaurants and bars open their doors.
CINEMA: also a great street market in town every Tere are two cinemas in Worcester. Saturday, with stalls selling everything Remember to bring your NUS Totum from Fairtrade and local produce, to card (which you can buy on campus) for cool junk and vintage merchandise. a cheaper student ticket. NIGHTLIFE: RESTAURANTS: Worcester has a busy nightlife, with Tere are loads of places to eat in the usual array of pubs and clubs as Worcester that are afordable. Tere are well as some excellent live music and everyday favourites like Nando’s and Yo! entertainment venues. Whether you’re Sushi, but also plenty of independent in one of the big clubs, or out with a few places to try out too. friends in a micro pub under one of the railway arches, there’s always something SHOPPING: going on! Worcester has all the main high street shops you’d expect, from Primark to ARTS AND CULTURE: H&M and everything else in-between, Concerts, exhibitions, screenings and as well as a good range of smaller niche performances regularly take place on shops that are fun to explore. Tere’s campus and in the city.
Taylor is a recent graduate who studied Primary Initial Teacher Education at Worcester. You can read more of Taylor’s blogs from her student days at worcester.ac.uk/blog-Taylor
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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 fnest scenery, greenest countryside and most Wbeautiful views. Getting outside is good for my creativity and concentration. 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: Te Hive Library
At Worcester, we combine excellent teaching with a whole range of additional opportunities – from professional placements to studying abroad. Our facilities, including Te Hive Library and the Arena, have won some of the country’s most prestigious awards. In the 2019 National Student Survey, the University was in the top 20 for Learning Resources.
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Left: Inside Te Hive Library. Top: Peirson Study and Guidance Centre. Middle: Te Art House. Bottom: Te 2,000-seat Arena.
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DRAWING ON EXPERIENCE
WORCESTER’S HEAD OF LAW DESCRIBES THE UNIVERSITY’S APPROACH FOR EDUCATING EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES
Words by Bill Davies | Pictured: Te University’s Law Court
hen I frst came to Worcester, I was Employability is a really big driver for us. Te Wimmediately struck by how friendly legal community in Wor cester has been very everyone was and how the University was so supportive and we have set up a Law Forum, committed to helping and supporting students. consisting of legal professionals dedicating their Te University was also clearly viewed as eforts to helping our students gain employability an important and integral part of the local opportunities such as placements, mentoring community. For me it was the perfect place schemes and mini-pupillages. Students also have to take on the challenge of establishing a new the opportunity to work alongside solicitors School of Law. from local and regional frms 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. Tis 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 diference 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 benefts 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. Te 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, staf 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: Te 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.
For further information go to worcester.ac.uk
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. Tis year, we are employing over 800 students across a whole range of positions right on campus. Our dedicated Careers and Employability Service have also helped hundreds more to fnd part-time work outside of the University. Tis is just one of the reasons why our students are so successful when they graduate: 97% Work experience | Pictured: Student placement at Worcester Bosch Group are employed or in further study within 6 months of fnishing their studies.
Read more about jobs at Worcester: worcester.ac.uk/blog-jobs
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Guest speaker | Pictured: Te 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 Trones Actor 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
tudying or working abroad can be a life-changing Sexperience. At the University of Worcester, you can spend a semester, summer or even a year abroad. Studying abroad will add value to your degree and to your CV.
We have an exciting list of partner universities in Europe, Canada, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan.
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 magnifcent backdrop for Graduation. Te University’s Coat of Arms, which features in the ceremony, bears the motto ‘Ad Inspirandum Aspiramus’ – ‘We Aspire to Inspire’. Tis 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 in the University’s Fine Art studios
hen I was in sixth form I started making Year a few years ago and the company was Wjewellery from the leftover beads and recognised as Midlands Exporter of the Year, embroidery threads from my Art Textiles which was 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 ofered far more fexibility than other universities. When the demand increased, I spent £200 on Tis 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 frst 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 fnance it was something I had experienced and knowledge I knew that going to university was needed to know more about. the most sensible option. Te lecturers at Worcester have years of Studying at Worcester was benefcial for me; I experience. Te staf have diverse business restructured my business part way through my backgrounds and have worked for some really studies and thanks to what I was taught in my interesting companies. lectures, I was able to understand how this would afect my company. Studying at University gave me so many practical skills. But, just as importantly, it has also opened Since then it went from strength to strength and up wider opportunities and perspectives for me. I we sold over 112,000 bracelets to 61,000 diferent networked with new contacts, studied alongside customers living in 107 countries. I was very students from other countries and learned to humbled to win Midlands Entrepreneur of the approach the world with an open mind.
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36 37 OPEN DAY
WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD 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.
Check dates and book your place at worcester.ac.uk/opendays
38 EXPLORE OUR COURSES Explore: Take the next step: Course Index A-Z p40 Entry Requirements p191 Joint Honours Combinations p42 Making your Application p194 The Courses p44 Important Information p195 Admissions Policy p196 Essentials: Applying to a Partner College p190 Student Support p185 Maps p198 The Students’ Union p186 Glossary p200 Tuition Fees p187 Get In Touch p208 UK Partner Organisations p188
39 Creative Media BA (Hons) 77 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 146 Creative Writing BA (Hons) 78 I Pharmacology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 147 COURSES Criminology BA (Hons) 79 Illustration BA (Hons) 114 Physical Education BSc (Hons) 148 Criminology with Policing BA (Hons) 80 Inclusive Education FdA 115 Physical Education & Outdoor Education Integrative Counselling BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) 149 Top-up Degree 116 Physical Education & Sports Coaching Science D BSc (Hons) 150 Dance Theatre BA (Hons) 81 Integrative Counselling FdA 117 Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Integrated Working with Children & Families A Dental Technology FdSc 82 with optional International Study Year 151 Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) with optional BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 118 placement year 44 Diploma in Education & Training 83 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 152 International Business Animal Biology BSc (Hons) 45 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) 84 Playwriting BA (Hons) 153 BA (Hons) Top-up Degrees 119 Drama with Psychology BA (Hons) 85 Politics Degrees 154 Animal Biology MBiol 46 International Business Management Animal Biology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 47 BA (Hons) with placement year 120 Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) 155 Animation BA (Hons) 48 Product Design BA (Hons) 156 E Our courses are Applied Health & Social Care Early Childhood in Society Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 157 designed to meet BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 49 (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons) 86 J Psychology BSc (Hons) 158 your needs and Applied Psychology MSci 50 Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional Practice) 87 Journalism BA (Hons) 121 career aspirations. Archaeology & Heritage Studies Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional BA (Hons) 51 R Practice) (FDL) 88 L Religion, Philosophy & Values in Education The following pages Education Studies BA (Hons) 89 Law LLB (Hons) 122 BA (Hons) 159 offer an overview of B English Language BA (Hons) 90 Law with Criminology what you can expect Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 52 English Literature BA (Hons) 91 LLB (Hons) 123 from your education S with us. Each course Biochemistry MBiol 53 Law with Forensic Psychology LLB (Hons) 124 Screenwriting BA (Hons) 160 Law with Policing LLB (Hons) 125 page provides you with Biochemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 54 Social Work BA (Hons) 161 Biology BSc (Hons) 55 F Learning & Development from the Early Years a summary of what Film Production BA (Hons) 92 Sociology BA (Hons) 162 Biology MBiol 56 to Adolescence (0-19) FdA 126 the course entails, Film Studies BA (Hons) 93 Special Educational Needs, Disabilities information on entry Biology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 57 Learning & Education FdA 127 & Inclusion BA (Hons) 163 Fine Art BA (Hons) 94 requirements and Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 58 Learning Support FdA 128 Sport Business Management BA (Hons) 164 Fine Art with Psychology BA (Hons) 95 highlights the career Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year Sports Coaching & Physical Education FdSc 165 Football Business Management & Coaching FdSc 96 opportunities. BSc (Hons) 59 Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 166 Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) 97 M Birth & Beyond FdA 60 Marketing BA (Hons) Sports Coaching Science To fnd out more Forensic & Applied Biology with a Foundation Business & Finance BA (Hons) with optional with optional placement year 129 with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) 167 about our courses Year BSc (Hons) 98 placement year 61 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations Sport Development & Coaching BA (Hons) 168 and academic staff, Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 99 Business & Human Resource Management BA (Hons) with optional placement year 130 Sport & Community FdA 169 visit our website at If you don’t know BA (Hons) with optional placement year 62 Mathematics & Computer Science BSc (Hons) 131 Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) 170 www.worcester.ac.uk where to begin, Business & Marketing BA (Hons) with optional Media & Culture BA (Hons) 132 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 171 visit our interactive placement year 63 G You can also visit Game Art BA (Hons) 100 Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) 133 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 172 course fnder Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) us at an Open Day Geography BSc (Hons) with optional www.worcester. with optional placement year 64 Mental Health FdSc/CertHE 134 Sports Therapy MSci 173 or get in touch International Study Year 101 ac.uk/inspireme Business Management BA (Hons) with optional Mental Health & Wellbeing of Children with us on study@ Graphic Design BA (Hons) 102 placement year 65 & Young People FdSc 135 worcester.ac.uk All courses are Graphic Design, Advertising & Marketing T Business Psychology BSc (Hons) 66 Midwifery BSc (Hons) 136 Teaching & Learning FdA 174 available both BA (Hons) 103 Music Theatre & Performance BA (Hons) 137 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certifcate in full- and part-time, Business Studies BA (Hons) with optional placement year 67 Education Further Education 175 unless indicated. H N Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certifcate in Full-time only C Health & Social Care FdSc/CertHE 104 Nursing BSc (Hons) 138 Education Primary (with QTS) 176 Part-time only Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship CMDA 68 Health & Wellbeing in Society FdSc 105 Nursing Associate FdSc 140 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certifcate in Education Primary School Direct Training Child & Adolescent Mental Health BSc (Hons) Health Psychology BSc (Hons) 106 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 141 (with QTS) 177 The information, Top-up Degree 69 History BA (Hons) 107 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certifcate in including entry Child & Adolescent Mental Health FdSc 70 Human Biology BSc (Hons) 108 Education Secondary (with QTS) 178 requirements Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) 71 Human Biology MBiol 109 O published in the Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 142 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certifcate in Collaborative Working with Children, Human Biology with a Foundation Year prospectus is subject Outdoor Adventure Leadership & Education (with QTS) Secondary School Direct 180 Young People & Families FdA (FDL) 72 BSc (Hons) 110 Management BSc (Hons) 143 to change. Please Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher Education Computer Games Design & Development Human Geography BA (Hons) (with QTS) BA (Hons) 181 consult the website BSc (Hons) with optional placement year 73 with optional International Study Year 111 Television with Film Production BA (Hons) 182 for the most up-to- Computing BSc (Hons) with optional Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 112 P Touring Theatre MTheatre 183 date information. placement year 74 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) 144 Human Nutrition with a Foundation Year Paramedic Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 145 Counselling FdSc 75 BSc (Hons) 113 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) 76
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WPF3 WPF3 QP33 QP33 PQ33 PQ33 P390 P390 PP53 PP53 LP33 LP33 Psychology WW84 WW84 WW88 WW88 W801 W801 Religion, Philosophy & Values in Education CCC8 CCC8 XC38 XC38 BCK8 BCK8 C802 C802 L3C8 L3C8 CL83 CL83 Screenwriting X30P X30P Q310 Q310 C802 C802
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WW6V WW6V WW88 WW88 WW68 WW68 WW48 WW48 W990 W990 PW38 PW38 50P6 50P6 CL83 CL83 XL33 XL33 V501 V501 LP33 LP33 L301 L301 VL13 VL13 43 3-year full-time or 4-year with placement year Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) UCAS Code: N402 3-year, N403 4-year with optional placement year Animal Biology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: D300 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in auditing, accounting, During this course, you will follow animal life from the functioning Requirements Assessment Assessment banking, fnance or international trade with this degree that of the cell to the control and co-ordination of complex processes 112 UCAS tariff points The majority of assessment in A variety of assessment methods 96 UCAS tariff points must has maximum exemptions from professional examinations enabling animals to survive and reproduce in their environments. 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 frst 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 our network of academic staff and highly professional qualifcations 2 and 3 the subjects become more specialised and our modular tests, reports, presentations 104 UCAS tariff points must diploma welcome respected fnance professionals. You’ll actively engage with the 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: p191 leading professional bodies and local employers as you position future study for professional which you fnd most interesting, ranging from animal behaviour practical examinations). Access to HE Animal Biology yourself to enter this highly infuential and rewarding sector. qualifcations. However, a small to physiological and behavioural ecology. You will also have diploma in Biology/ Science welcome BA (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BA
proportion of this degree is an option of participating in an international feld trip. With its strong focus on contemporary issues (such as globalisation, Course Features also assessed via coursework. Other qualifcations will governance and business sustainability), this degree will signal A strong practical emphasis runs throughout the course, – The course is accredited by be taken into account Consider this... that you are a highly analytical, numerate and commercially- complementing a traditional approach to learning and the Royal Society of Biology when considering your driven graduate. You will be able to demonstrate the knowledge Course Features giving you the chance to develop practical skills which application. Typical BTEC Business & Finance and skills valued by employers and real-world experience through could be of great value in later employment. entry would be DMM BA (Hons) p61 – Work with qualifed applied projects and placements. Our graduates have secured accountants and fnance Read more: p191 In your fnal year you will undertake a research project on an jobs with companies such as BDO LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, Bishop specialists, with extensive animal-related subject of your choice. Past studies have included Fleming, Hazlewoods, Prime plc, Lloyds Bank and PwC. experience from frms such topics such as the effect of raptors on roosting behaviour of waders, as PwC, Grant Thornton Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, behaviour and group dynamics of captive macaques, and distribution Your Career and HM Treasury societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add and abundance of snakes in degraded forests in Madagascar. Accounting &Accounting Finance Ideal preparation for a to your university experience and personal development. – Distinctive award title Consider this... career in accounting, to attract employers Single Honours students will take a module on project Biology BSc (Hons) p55 fnance, banking, trading There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. and career development in Year 2 that not only prepares – Advanced exemption or a fnancial role in you for the fnal year research project, but also enables expected from ACCA, IFA, industry or Government. you to refect on the skills you have gained and prepares ICAEW, CIMA and CIPFA you for your biological career after university. – Opportunity to take a one- Your Career year paid work placement This course will prepare – Recognised as an ICAEW you for a number Partner in Learning, working of different career with ICAEW in the professional paths including: development of students Wildlife Offcer/ – Compete for the Bishop Reserve Offcer Fleming prize for ‘Excellence Conservation Offcer in Financial Reporting’ Scientifc research Teacher training Course Content Indicative Course Content and education Progression to higher Year 1 Year 3 • Strategic Business Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 degrees such as a PhD • Introduction to Financial • Advanced Financial Reporting Management • Animal Diversity • Molecular Genetics • Animal Movement Accounting (Double) • Advanced Management • Taxation (Double) • Cell Biology & Conservation • Mammalian Reproduction • Introduction to Management Accounting Regular updates may mean • Comparative Animal • Animal Senses & Survival • Behavioural Ecology Accounting (Double) • Audit & Ethics that exact module titles on the Physiology • Animal Behaviour • Physiological Ecology • Law for Accounting & • Strategic Financial course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to Ecology • Microbiology • Parasitology Finance (Double) Management (Double) list of available modules, • Zoo-based Conservation • Unlocking Individual please visit our website. Potential (Double) Options • Genomics & Bioinformatics • Applied Economics Regular updates may mean that Year 2 • International Banking exact modules on the course • Financial Markets & & Finance (Double) may differ. For a complete Investment (Double) • Internship (Double) list of available modules, • Financial Reporting (Double) • Rethinking please visit our website. • Management Organisational Value Accounting (Double) • Saving the Planet, One • Unlocking Organisational Organisation at a Time Potential (Double) 44 45 Animal Biology with a
UCAS Code: C1C3 Animal Biology MBiol Foundation Year BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: D350 MBiol
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements From the phenomenon of evolution to curiosity regarding Assessment Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom – from single Assessment Requirements animal behaviour, we have always found ourselves cells up to the processes that control reproduction and 96 UCAS tariff points must A variety of assessment A variety of assessment For the BSc (Hons) enthralled by animals. Animal Biology explores this, from survival in the most complex organisms. This is a carefully include A Level Biology methods have been devised to techniques are employed to Animal Biology with a cellular functions right up to the processes that control designed course to help you make sure you have the right mix and A Level in another test a range of skills. Assessment give you the opportunity to Foundation Year you science, Maths or Statistics reproduction and survival in complex organisms. of skills and knowledge to progress onto Level 4 of the BSc should have a GCSE (or types include seminar papers, demonstrate your knowledge, (Hons) Animal Biology at the University of Worcester. equivalent) pass in English 104 UCAS tariff points must At the University of Worcester, Animal Biology has a strong tests, reports, presentations and skills and understanding. Animal Biology include A Level Biology practical emphasis, refecting increasing importance to our examinations (including practical There are fantastic graduate career opportunities These may include: practical Read more: p191 Access to HE understanding of some of the major challenges facing society examinations). You will write right across the Biological Sciences, from Medical and and project reports, group diploma in Biology/ today. This applied approach also gives the opportunity to a report and undertake a viva Healthcare Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology. presentations, tests and Science welcome develop a range of skills invaluable in future employment. for your Year 4 dissertation. formal examinations. Other qualifcations will All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong practical be taken into account Year 1 modules allow development of comprehensive understanding emphasis, designed to prepare you for an exciting career. This Your Career Course Features Course Features when considering your of key elements of animal biology. In Years 2 and 3 the modules applied approach gives you the opportunity to develop a range Graduates in Animal Biology application. Typical BTEC become more specialised allowing you to focus on aspects of – Study in a friendly and of skills and expertise to boost your graduate employability. – A friendly, supportive go on to have careers in a entry would be DMM animals which you fnd most interesting. You will also have supportive environment learning environment and If you don’t currently have the entry requirements to very wide range of felds. Read more: p191 an option of participating in an international feld trip. individual support from a These include: Wildlife – Research Project go straight onto a degree in these subject areas, then personal academic tutor offcer/reserve offcer, In Year 3 you undertake a research project on a subject of – Technologies driving pure and successful completion of our Foundation Year will – A strong emphasis on practical conservation offcer, your choice. Past studies have included: a comparison of two applied research and their prepare you for the next stage of your journey. working in high-tech methods of DNA extractions from gorilla faeces, the effect of application to solve problems and laboratory work Year a Foundation with Biology Animal If you study at the University of Worcester, you will fnd research laboratories in raptors on roosting behaviour of waders, and the distribution encountered in industry – Modern laboratories, yourself part of a dynamic, forward-thinking University academia and the bioscience Consider this... and abundance of snakes in degraded forests in Madagascar. specialist equipment and an industries, teaching and – Increase employment with excellent teaching staff and frst-class facilities Animal Biology inspiring environment for lecturing, healthcare Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological Science Integrated chances for scientifc to support you right through your studies. BSc (Hons) p45 you to gain practical skills and veterinary services, Masters courses but subject specialisation will be achieved jobs or PhD degrees and develop your interests science writing, medical by varying selection of topics within each module. – Option to transfer to BSc sales, and policymaking. – Excellent teaching staff who (Hons) Animal Biology On successful completion Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our Integrated are committed to helping of your Foundation Year, Your Career Masters programme compared with other institutions. It will students achieve their goals offer you valuable insights into applied and commercial research you will be eligible to The course prepares progress onto the BSc rather than just pure research. The module will take advantage of you for a number of (Hons) Animal Biology at career paths including: current commercial and applied research expertise in our Charles the University of Worcester. Darwin Laboratories including the specialised research unit. Progression to PhD Commercial research Scientifc research Wildlife Offcer/ Course Content Course Content Reserve Offcer Year 1 Year 3 Regular updates may mean Foundation Year (Year 0) Year 2 Regular updates may mean Conservation Offcer • Animal Diversity • Animal Movement that exact module titles on the The BSc (Hons) Animal • Molecular Genetics that exact module titles on the Teacher training • Cell Biology • Mammalian Reproduction course may differ. For a complete Biology with a Foundation & Conservation course may differ. For a complete and education list of available modules, Year comprises four list of available modules, • Comparative Animal • Behavioural Ecology • Animal Senses & Survival please visit our website. mandatory modules: please visit our website. Physiology • Physiological Ecology • Animal Behaviour • The Chemistry of Life • Introduction to Ecology • Parasitology • Microbiology • Earth, Life & Diversity Year 2 • Zoo-based Conservation Year 3 • Essential Skills for Scientists • Molecular Genetics • Genomics & Bioinformatics • Animal Movement & Conservation • Science in Practice Year 4 • Mammalian Reproduction • Animal Senses & Survival Animal Biology BSc • Research Methods • Behavioural Ecology • Animal Behaviour • Applied & Year 1 • Physiological Ecology • Microbiology Commercial Research • Animal Diversity • Parasitology • Integrated Masters Thesis/ • Cell Biology • Zoo-based Conservation Project in Animal Biology • Comparative Animal • Genomics & Bioinformatics Physiology • Introduction to Ecology
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Joint Honours: see p42 Animation BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Top-up Degree UCAS Code: 5L28 BA (Hons)
Requirements What is the magical secret of Animation? How can you create Assessment This Top-up Degree is designed to further develop and extend Assessment Requirements the illusion of life? Worcester’s approach is that animation is your interest in a particular aspect of health and social care. 104 UCAS tariff points Animation’s assessments are Assessments are designed to Foundation degree, fundamentally made up of solid crafts skills that lend themselves It provides the opportunity to extend your understanding Access to HE based on the briefs set for the refect the breadth of knowledge HND in Health & Social to making the impossible and the improbable believable and real. of the challenges faced in the health and social care sector diploma welcome individual modules, and focus and skills you will require Care and other diploma and enables you to better manage yourself and others in the level qualifcations Read more: p191 Hands-on, practical engagement lies at the heart of our Animation on the artefacts produced. as a health, care or welfare BA Top-up (Hons) Degree Animation
workplace. You will demonstrate an ability to research and programme. The modules offered are designed to allow you to practitioner. This includes Accredited Prior Learning/ learn independently. You will engage in discussion and debate develop your own practice in key areas such as 2D, 3D and stop essays, reports, presentations, Experiential Learning Course Features arising from emerging best practice and you will enhance your (RPL/RPEL) considered motion. Yet the distinctive feature of the course is providing scenario exercises and case – Joint Honours only ability to champion particular evidence based approaches. opportunities for a range of specialisms such as character study analysis. There is no work Read more: p191 Joint Honours design, character animation, storyboarding, model-making and – Great facilities including If you have completed a Foundation degree or diploma level based learning requirement. motion capture suite, qualifcation then this Top-up Degree will not only add to your Two subjects, one cinematography, to name a few. Our excellent resources include dedicated stop motion studios, specialist knowledge and understanding but also provide you degree. See all the 24-hour access to computer rooms containing the latest digital Course Features tools, dedicated stop motion animation studios, state-of-the-art 2D studios, state-of-the-art with the opportunity to achieve an honours level qualifcation. options on p42 – Available as a one year Game Art and Animation studio, 3D workshops, 3D printing, 2D Game Art and Animation The course will prepare you for a dynamic work environment in Consider this... Popular combinations: full-time or two year traditional animation studio, and a dedicated motion capture suite. studio, 3D printing, 24-hour which service users’ wellbeing is often dependent on integrated Child & Adolescent Mental part-time course Film Production access to computer rooms systems of health, care and welfare. The course offers a broad Health BSc (Hons) Top-up First year studies centre on key craft skills such as timing, lip syncing BA (Hons) p92 – A lively programme of curriculum that integrates policy and practice so that as a – Students are encouraged Degree p69 and human locomotion. Live projects form the basis of the second Game Art BA (Hons) p100 visiting lecturers from world- practitioner you are better prepared and more resilient when throughout the course to year programme, with emphasis on industry approaches including faced with challenging, complex situations. Compassion and a maintain links with relevant Graphic Design class animation studios Care & Social Health Applied studio practices and group work. The third year is dedicated to BA (Hons) p102 commitment to the promotion and maintenance of human dignity organisations through individual pursuit and specialism, with greater emphasis on – Close links with a regional are key concepts underpinning this innovative programme. voluntary or paid work Illustration professional practice activities. panel of industry experts BA (Hons) p114 – Taught modules are timetabled Your Career You will engage with practitioners and service managers The course also offers a lively programme of visiting lecturers from on a single day each week. Screenwriting during the course. You will also be encouraged to develop Building on your world-class animation studios, which in the past have included Students are required to BA (Hons) p160 networks across health, care and social welfare sectors. qualifcations, interest and Aardman and Moving Picture Company. Close links with a regional attend campus for classroom experience in health and panel of industry experts who regularly participate in events and based teaching one day per social care, this course course development, help equip you with the skills to make you a week but personal study develops your confdence successful practitioner beyond graduation. and individual tutorials are and capacity to manage scheduled separately practice in a diverse Your Career We have strong connections with the Royal Television Society and and rapidly changing This course prepares students beneft from workshops with the BBC academy and enter workplace. The course graduates for a wide prestigious competitions. range of careers in the meets the needs of a animation and games wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent industries, some of which Course Content Course Content are highlighted below: health and social care Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 The following provides a • Substance Misuse providers. It extends Character animation your ability to learn • Concept Art Practices • Animation Production: • Animation Negotiated guide to the modules that • Contemporary Issues Character design independently and further Narrative Workfows Production 1, 2 & 3 may be available to you: in Dementia Storyboarder • Animation Practices prepares your chosen • Introduction into CGI 1: • Animation Professional • Person-Centred Care • Human Rights, Family Law Model-maker career path in areas such Modelling & Texturing Practice Across the Life Course & Restorative Justice as healthcare, social care, Independent flm-maker • Introduction into CGI 2: • Pre-Production Practices • Independent Study • Team Work & Leadership in advocacy, social justice, Rigging & Animation Multi-Professional Contexts housing support, health Alternatively you Regular updates may mean • Research for Practice promotion. The course may wish to consider • Stop Motion Animation that exact module titles on the in Applied Health & • Work with Communities: is designed to contribute postgraduate studies in course may differ. For a complete Social Science Policy, Approach & Practice to the development of areas such as Animation list of available modules, • Technologies of Change Regular updates may mean care services across the Direction or VFX. please visit our website. • Contemporary Issues that exact module titles on the life course. Postgraduate in Mental Health course may differ. For a complete study is also possible • Domestic Abuse list of available modules, at Masters Level. This please visit our website. • From Local to Global: Issues in includes MA Social Work, Contemporary Social Policy MA Public Health, MA Understanding Domestic & Sexual Violence and MSc Nutritional Therapy.
48 49 Archaeology & Heritage Studies UCAS Code: * Single Honours: DV44 UCAS Code: see ucas.com Applied Psychology MSci BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 MSci
On the MSci Applied Psychology, we will guide and support you BA (Hons) Assessment What do archaeologists do? How has Britain’s past been ‘discovered’, Requirements Assessment Requirements to develop enhanced employability whether you are looking 112 UCAS Points, including Wide range of assessment presented and interpreted? What can we learn about the past 96-112 UCAS tariff points to obtain graduate-level employment or seeking to pursue a There are a wide range of GCSE English and types, including research and the present through the study of heritage? You will seek career in Psychology. You will have the opportunity to complete assessment types, including Access to HE Mathematics at Grade C/4 reports, case studies, essays, answers to these kinds of questions on this exciting course. structured placements with employers and depending on your essays, feldwork and artefact diploma welcome or above (or equivalent) literature reviews, presentations goals you may wish to complete placements with an employer Practical work is essential to the programme, allowing you to reports, mock funding proposals, Read more: p191 Read more: p191 and examinations. e.g. the NHS, before applying for further postgraduate study. apply your skills in observation and interpretation to the real desk-based studies, heritage world. Field trips to archaeological/historical sites, museums interpretation panels, museum You will be taught by specialist practitioners whose work is and heritage attractions help you to understand the past in displays and project work. Applied Psychology Course Features underpinned by contemporary research. You will learn from real- – Single Honours the present. Investigate interesting artefacts and study the Consider these... world experience, share in cutting-edge research and experience a material remains of fascinating past cultures. Take part in Joint Honours genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate. – Employer placements Course Features Psychology BSc excavations and feldwork. Learn how heritage is a driving force Two subjects, one degree. – This course makes you – Single or Joint Honours (Hons) p158 All our courses have been designed to develop you as the in Britain’s economy and understand approaches to conservation. See all the options: p42 eligible for Graduate Basis for – Hands-on approach to Clinical Psychology psychologist of the future. From innovative and career- Enhance your employability through work placements. Chartered Membership of the studying the past, through Popular combinations: BSc (Hons) p71 focused assessments to understanding the challenges global British Psychological Society The wide variety of modules allows you to gain a broad practical work and feld trips Geography societies will face in the future, including: artifcial intelligence, Counselling Psychology understanding of Archaeology and Heritage, or alternatively to Archaeology & Heritage Studies – This course is accredited by the – Access to a wide range BSc (Hons) p101 BSc (Hons) p76 automation and big data, your course will equip you with specialise in a particular area of interest. You will have access to British Psychological Society** of specialist resources History BA (Hons) p107 Business Psychology the skills and aptitude to make a difference, whilst providing an impressive range of equipment and resources which include (**Subject to accreditation) BSc (Hons) p66 you with experiential opportunities. Courses are accredited survey grade GPS, geophysics, well-appointed laboratories – Opportunity to spend Forensic Psychology by the British Psychological Society* (BPS), putting you and a digital mapping and survey suite. Access to cutting-edge a semester overseas BSc (Hons) p99 in a great position when you’re starting your career. technology and friendly, research active staff all contribute to the Sport & Exercise Psychology Your career in psychology starts here, and your lecturers will supportive learning environment you will enjoy when you study Your Career BSc (Hons) p170 work with you to help you shape your career path in a variety Archaeology & Heritage Studies at the University of Worcester. The course opens up a host of ways. They will recommend for example: further study of exciting career paths in: in your area of interest, opportunities for volunteering, and international experiences such as a year or semester abroad. Archaeology Your Career Museums and the When you’ve completed heritage industry this course, you’ll have National organisations enhanced employability (Historic England, The skills that will help you National Trust) in seeking graduate-level Environmental and employment or if you countryside management are seeking to pursue a Course Content Course Content Conservation career in Psychology – Year 1 Year 3 • Theories & Perspectives in Year 1 • Architecture & the • The Home Front: for example, in clinical, Local government Coaching Psychology* Built Heritage Britain 1939-45 counselling, educational, • Introducing Psychology* • Psychology Research Project • Introduction to Archaeology and planning forensic, health or • Investigating Psychology* • Human Development • Applications of Coaching • Introduction to Heritage • Landscape Archaeology • Work Placement Teaching occupational. You’ll need Psychology* • Professional Skills & Practice* • Preparing for Work* • The Archaeology of Britain • Dating, DNA, Isotopes: • Extension Module The media to gain practical experience • Evidence Based Practice in Archaeological Science and further training • Introduction to Applied • Work Placement 1* • Archaeological Investigations • Dissertation in Archaeology The arts Coaching Psychology* in Context but with a degree in Psychology 1* • Coaching Psychology • World Archaeology & & Heritage Postgraduate study Psychology that gives you • Introduction to Applied Regular updates may mean Ancient Civilisations Year 3 • Earth Observation & GBC, you’ll be in a great • Business Psychology Psychology 2* that exact module titles on the • Human Origins • Managing the GIS Applications position to fnd fulflling, • Positive Psychology course may differ. For a complete rewarding employment. Historic Environment Regular updates may mean Year 2 • Cyberpsychology list of available modules, Year 2 • Neolithic & Bronze Age Britain that exact module titles on the Psychology graduates • Biological Origins & the Mind* please visit our website. Year 4 • Archaeological Theory course may differ. For a complete also have careers in: • The Individual & the & Research • Iron Age & Roman Britain • Professional Skills list of available modules, Banking Social World* • Medieval Archaeology Development • Displaying the Past: Museums, please visit our website. Business • Being a Psychologist* Artefacts & Collections & Local Heritage • Wellbeing & Work Human Resource • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Field Excavation • Ice Age Environments Management • Leadership, Engagement • Making a Difference* Module (residential) • Forensic Archaeology Social Work & Motivation • Visions of England: History, • Heritage Tourism & • Applied Psychological Science • Work Placement 2* Research Heritage & Identity Place Promotion • Psychological Counselling • The Archaeology of • Countryside Conservation Assessment at Work Prison Psychology Death & Burial • Town & Country Planning * Subject to approval 50 51 UCAS Code: C700 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Biochemistry MBiol UCAS Code: C7C2 MBiol
By studying Biochemistry at the University of Worcester, you will BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Assessment Discover the mechanics of life via the molecular machinery that Requirements Assessment fnd yourself in a supportive and inspirational environment, where 96 UCAS tariff points 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 must include A Level 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 Chemistry and Biology give you the opportunity to and A Level in Chemistry provides an informative and exciting insight into the biology of world of biochemistry from a variety of angles. The core of range of skills. Assessment 104 UCAS tariff points must 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 include A Level Chemistry 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 or Biology and another 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 science, Maths or Statistics 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 in Biology/ of life, where a small change in a single molecule can for your Year 4 dissertation. Access to HE Science welcome have a dramatic effect on an entire organism. Course Features It is becoming increasingly diffcult for graduates to obtain diploma in Biology/ Read more: p191 PhD positions with only a BSc (Hons) degree. An Integrated Science welcome The continuing development of biochemical and molecular – Single Honours Masters degree gives you signifcant additional expertise to Course Features Read more: p191 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 Masters courses but subject specialisation is achieved by – Research Project Consider these... In your frst 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 Biology BSc (Hons) p55 will enable you to develop a comprehensive appreciation of teaching environment that Biochemists will undertake an appropriate research project applied research and their Consider this... Human Biology 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 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) p108 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 BSc (Hons) p52 course to the areas of biochemistry that you fnd 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 scientifc 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 – Excellent partnerships will undertake your own research project on a topic cutting-edge research such our Integrated Masters programme compared with other in UK and abroad Your Career Your Career that interests you as part of your research project. as cancer immunology institutions. It will offer you valuable insights into applied and – Option to transfer to BSc Globally the employment Globally, the employment and immunotherapy and commercial research rather than just pure research. Most of (Hons) Biochemistry of biochemists is set to of biochemists is set to structural biology this module will take advantage of current commercial and grow by 19% over the next grow by 19% over the next applied research expertise in our Charles Darwin Laboratories 10 years. Many graduates 10 years. Many graduates including the specialised pollen and aerobiology research unit. work as scientifc work as scientifc researchers within researchers within academic, government, academic, government, industrial or medical Course Content Course Content industrial or medical institutions and also work institutions and also work Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules in teaching, scientifc in teaching, scientifc • Introduction to Ecology • Immunology • Research Project (dissertation) publishing or in business. • Introduction to Ecology • Work Experience • Work Experience publishing or in business. A degree in Biochemistry • Cell Biology • Protein Structure & Function • Metabolic Biochemistry • Cell Biology • Microbiology • Mammalian Reproduction A degree in Biochemistry at the University of • Comparative Animal • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Clinical Biochemistry • Comparative Animal • Plant Biology • Plant Development at the University of Worcester also provides Worcester also provides Physiology • The Biochemistry of Cancer Physiology & Physiology Year 2: Optional modules • Human Genetics the foundation for entry the foundation for entry • Introduction to Biological • Introduction to Biological • Human Systems Physiology • Pharmacology to graduate training to graduate training Chemistry & Genetics • Work Experience Year 3: Optional modules Chemistry & Genetics • Genomics & Bioinformatics programmes such as programmes such as • Microbiology • Work Experience • Medical Forensic Science clinical (healthcare) clinical (healthcare) Year 1: Optional modules Year 1: Optional modules • Optional modules offered Year 4 • Plant Biology • Mammalian Reproduction scientist within the NHS. scientist within the NHS. • Health & Disease • Health & Disease by the Language Centre • Research Methods • Human Genetics • Plant Development This course is particularly • Optional modules offered • Human Systems Physiology & Physiology • Optional modules offered Year 3: Mandatory modules • Applied & Commercial useful for those wishing by the Language Centre by the Language Centre Research to enter academic or • Medical Forensic Science • Pharmacology • Research Project (dissertation) • Integrated Masters commercial research. • Genomics & Bioinformatics Year 2: Mandatory modules • Metabolic Biochemistry • Optional modules offered Thesis (research project by the Language Centre Regular updates may mean • Immunology • Clinical Biochemistry in Biochemistry) that exact module titles on the • Protein Structure & Function • The Biochemistry of Cancer Regular updates may mean course may differ. For a complete • Molecular & Cellular Biology list of available modules, that exact module titles on the please visit our website. course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
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UCAS Code: B750 Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Biology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C100 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Studying Biochemistry at the University of At Worcester we engage with Biology in all its breathtaking sweep and Requirements Assessment Assessment Worcester will give you the opportunity to explore scale, from the molecular level through whole organisms and beyond For the BSc (Hons) A variety of assessment techniques are employed A range of assessment types, 96 UCAS tariff points must some of the most fascinating felds of science, to their relationships with each other and the wider environment. Biochemistry with a to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your including seminar papers, include A Level Biology including neurochemistry, cancer immunology Foundation Year you knowledge, skills and understanding. These may As well as studying biology you will also understand the dramatic tests, reports, presentations and A Level in another should have a GCSE (or and plant developmental genetics. This carefully science, Maths or Statistics Biology include: practical and project reports, group effects of the new technologies that have swept through the and examinations (including equivalent) pass in English designed Foundation Year will help you make sure presentations, tests and formal examinations. subject over the last decade. The course explains how new practical examinations). 104 UCAS tariff points must you have the right mix of skills and knowledge Read more: p191 molecular techniques have added enormously to knowledge include A Level Biology to progress onto Level 4 of the BSc (Hons) so that modern biologists can address questions that were Access to HE Biochemistry at the University of Worcester. Course Features Course Features unanswerable in the past. The course also deals with many different diploma in Biology/ – A friendly, supportive learning – Lecturers have strong There are fantastic graduate career groups of organisms in terms of their structure, development, Science welcome environment and individual support research expertise opportunities right across the Biological physiology, metabolism, ecology and behaviour. You will also Other qualifcations will from a personal academic tutor Your Career Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare have an option of participating in an international feld trip. – Strong focus on supporting be taken into account when considering your Graduates of Biochemistry Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology. – 100% overall student satisfaction (NSS student learning There is an emphasis on practical work, making use of our excellent application. Typical BTEC have excellent opportunities 2019) for the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry – The course is accredited by All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong new facilities. In your fnal year, you will undertake a research entry would be DMM for employment, with – Excellent partnerships with many UK and the Royal Society of Biology many working as scientifc practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an project that allows you to gain valuable personal experience in Read more: p191 international research institutions, including the researchers within academic, exciting career. This applied approach gives you the design and implementation of a research plan. The modular Karolinska Institute – home of the Nobel Prize government, industrial the opportunity to develop a range of skills and structure of the course gives you the fexibility in second and Biochemistry with a Foundation Year Year a Foundation with Biochemistry or medical institutions, expertise to boost your graduate employability. – Modern laboratories, specialist equipment third year to select topics which are of most interest to you. both nationally and and an inspiring environment for you to gain internationally. A degree If you don’t currently have the entry requirements practical skills and develop your interests Throughout the course, you will engage in activities designed in Biochemistry at the to go straight onto a degree in these subject areas, to enhance your skills, with a particular emphasis on those Consider this... University of Worcester then successful completion of our Foundation Year directly related to employability. All of this will be delivered Animal Biology BSc enables students to apply for will prepare you for the next stage of your journey. in a friendly, supportive learning environment by enthusiastic (Hons) p45 entry to graduate training tutors who have a real passion for their subject. programmes, such as clinical If you study at the University of Worcester, (healthcare) scientist within you will fnd yourself part of a dynamic, the NHS, which come with forward-thinking University with excellent an average starting salary teaching staff and frst-class facilities to Your Career of £25K + per year. The support you right through your studies. Biochemistry degree is very The course prepares rich in transferable skills and you for a number of many graduates may also career paths including: work in teaching, scientifc publishing or in business. Scientifc researcher within government, industry or On successful completion Course Content Indicative Course Content medical institutions of your Foundation Year, • Animal Diversity • Plant Biology • Research Project you will be eligible to Foundation Year (Year 0) Year 1: Optional modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Laboratory technician progress onto the BSc The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry • Health & Disease • Research Project (dissertation) • Cell Biology • Molecular & Cellular • Plant Development Nature conservation (Hons) Biochemistry at the with a Foundation Year comprises • Optional modules offered • Metabolic Biochemistry • Introduction to Ecology Biology OR Molecular & Physiology Range of public sector work University of Worcester. four mandatory modules: Genetics & Conservation by the Language Centre • Clinical Biochemistry • Comparative Animal • Genomics & Bioinformatics Teacher training • Work Experience • The Chemistry of Life Physiology • Animal Movement Postgraduate study Year 2: Mandatory modules • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Animal Behaviour • Mammalian Reproduction including MSc • Earth, Life & Diversity • Immunology • Introduction to Human Year 3: Optional modules Anatomy & Physiology • Microbiology • Pharmacology Postgraduate research • Essential Skills for Scientists • Protein Structure & Function • Work Experience • Animal Sense & Survival degrees including • Science in Practice • Introduction to • International Biology Field Trip PhD and MPhil • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Mammalian Reproduction Biological Chemistry • Human Genetics • Zoo-based Conservation Biochemistry BSc • Plant Development Year 2: Optional modules • Human Systems Physiology • Animal Welfare & Ethics Year 1: Mandatory modules & Physiology • Work Experience • Parasitology • Introduction to Ecology • Microbiology • Pharmacology • Cell Biology • Genomics & Bioinformatics Regular updates may mean that • Plant Biology exact modules on the course • Comparative Animal • Human Genetics Regular updates may mean may differ. 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Investigating potential examinations, including practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an presentations, tests and formal examinations. treatments, researching drug and equipment development, testing practical examinations. exciting career. This applied approach gives you Read more: p191 104 UCAS tariff points emergency blood transfusions and screening for diseases are the opportunity to develop a range of skills and must include A Level Course Features just a few examples of the application of Biomedical Science. expertise to boost your graduate employability. Biology, Human Biology Course Features Biomedical Science – A friendly, supportive learning or Chemistry Qualifed Biomedical Scientists are highly sought after in pathology – The Single Honours course is This is a carefully designed Foundation Year environment and individual support Your Career Other qualifcations, centres, forensic science laboratories, research institutions accredited by the Institute of to help you make sure you have the right from a personal academic tutor Your Biomedical Science such as BTEC in Applied and in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Biomedical Science (IBMS) mix of skills and knowledge to progress – The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is accredited degree will prepare you to Science or equivalent, and onto Level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical The course team at Worcester includes internationally-recognised – Strong emphasis on practical by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) work in high-tech hospital Access to Higher Education Science at the University of Worcester. (with at least 15 credits of scientists whose specialist areas include: cardiovascular disease, and laboratory work – A strong emphasis on practical laboratories in the NHS or Biological Sciences gained), wound healing, cancers, diabetes and dementia-related disorders, – Our professional links give If you don’t currently have the entry requirements and laboratory work private sector. You might work in clinical biochemistry, will also be considered. as well as professional Biomedical Scientists working in NHS you the chance to put to go straight onto a degree in these subject areas, – Our professional links give you the chance clinical immunology, Read more: p191 diagnostic pathology laboratories. The team has an excellent then successful completion of our Foundation Year theory into practice through to put theory into practice through cytology, haematology research portfolio and therefore strong emphasis on biomedical Work-based Learning and will prepare you for the next stage of your journey. Work-based Learning and discussions and transfusion science, diagnostics and research opportunities will be given throughout discussions with professional with professional colleagues in the NHS histology, microbiology If you study at the University of Worcester, Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year the course. The achievement of our researchers has been colleagues in the NHS and you will fnd yourself part of a dynamic, and wider bioscience industry or virology diagnostic recognised in the last Research Excellence Framework of 2014. wider bioscience industry pathology laboratories. Consider these... forward-thinking University with excellent – Modern laboratories and specialist You might also work in Biochemistry – An inspiring environment teaching staff and frst-class facilities to equipment – an inspiring environment for for you to gain practical biomedical laboratory BSc (Hons) p52 support you right through your studies. you to gain practical skills and to develop services and biomedical skills and to develop your Biology BSc (Hons) p55 your biomedical research ideas research in an industrial biomedical research ideas setting. Alternatively, you – Taught by internationally might branch out into recognised scientists patent law, medical sales, or teaching, or build on Your Career your Biomedical Science Your Biomedical Science degree to study for other degree will prepare you to healthcare professional work in high-tech hospital careers such as Medicine. laboratories in the NHS or A degree in Biomedical private sector. You might Course Content Course Content Science is also an ideal work in clinical biochemistry, platform to launch a clinical immunology, Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Foundation Year (Year 0) • Professional & Technical • Haematology & research career and to cytology, haematology • Introduction to Human • Microbiology • Research Project The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Development in Transfusion Science progress to a postgraduate and transfusion science, Anatomy & Physiology • Human Systems Physiology • Clinical Biochemistry Science with a Foundation Biomedical Science • Cell Pathology qualifcation. histology, microbiology Year comprises four or virology diagnostic • Cell Biology • Immunology • Infection Science & Year 2 • Neuroendocrine Physiology On successful completion of mandatory modules: your Foundation Year, you pathology laboratories. • Health & Disease • Molecular & Cellular Biology Antimicrobial Resistance • Microbiology & Biochemistry You might also work in will be eligible to progress • Introduction to Biological • Haematology & • The Chemistry of Life • Human Systems Physiology • Pharmacology biomedical laboratory • Project Development onto the BSc (Hons) Chemistry & Genetics Transfusion Science • Earth, Life & Diversity Biomedical Science at the services and biomedical • Professional Aspects of • Immunology • The Biochemistry of Cancer University of Worcester. research in an industrial • Professional & Technical Biomedical Science • Cell Pathology • Essential Skills for Scientists • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Diseases of the Ageing Brain setting. Alternatively, Development in • Neuroendocrine Physiology • Science in Practice • Project Development Regular updates may mean you might branch out Biomedical Science & Biochemistry into patent law, medical Biomedical Science BSc • Professional Aspects of that exact module titles on the sales, teaching or build on • Pharmacology Biomedical Science course may differ. For a complete your Biomedical Science • The Biochemistry of Cancer Year 1 list of available modules, degree to study for other • Introduction to Human Year 3 • Diseases of the Ageing Brain please visit our website. healthcare professional Anatomy & Physiology • Research Project careers such as medicine. Regular updates may mean • Cell Biology • Clinical Biochemistry A degree in Biomedical that exact module titles on the • Infection Science & Science is also an ideal • Health & Disease course may differ. For a complete Antimicrobial Resistance platform to launch list of available modules, • Introduction to Biological a research career please visit our website. Chemistry & Genetics and progression to a postgraduate qualifcation. 58 59 3-year full-time or 4-year with placement year UCAS Code: L521 FdA Business & Finance BA (Hons) UCAS Code: Full-time applications * N1N3 3-year, see ucas.com Birth & Beyond FdA with optional placement year NN31 4-year FdA
Requirements Foundation Degree Birth & Beyond Assessment Set yourself up for a future career in the well-paid fnance Assessment Requirements sector by developing competence in fnancial, and general FdA: 32 UCAS tariff points You will be assessed via a 112 UCAS tariff points Courses that prepare parents for the transition to parenthood should A variety of assessments management. This course gives you access to regular coaching, Access to HE support and inform parents for labour, birth and early parenthood. are used to enable you to variety of methods including and GCSE Maths and specialist academic staff, business leaders, and the professional English Language at diploma welcome Our course trains you to work professionally with parents to demonstrate your knowledge case studies, research projects, fnancial services network including exemptions from ACCA, Grade C/4 or above Shortlisted applicants may reports, presentations, plans, achieve these aims. To become an NCT Practitioner, you should and skills, for example ICAEW, CIMA and the Chartered Management Institute. Birth & Beyond Birth & Beyond Access to HE be invited for interview be passionate about birth, babies and parenting and feel that not interactive sessions, essays, portfolios, journals, business diploma welcome Read more: p191 only does every woman deserve a great birth experience, but that exams and presentations. Subject expertise in fnance, alongside a grounding in contemporary simulations and examinations. everyone deserves respect and support as parents. You should want business issues (such as globalisation, global trade, governance Read more: p191 to inspire others. The Birth & Beyond programme has been designed Course Features and sustainability), signal that you are a numerate, astute and Course Features BA (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BA in partnership with NCT to enable you to develop a role as an NCT commercially-focused graduate. Active experience through applied – The course is full-time only – Gain an insight into Practitioner. An NCT Licence-to-Practise can be gained in a range of projects, placements, internships and study abroad will enable general management NCT practitioner roles; NCT Antenatal Teacher, NCT Breastfeeding – Taught at different you to demonstrate the business knowledge, commercial acumen Consider this... and access a wide range Counsellor, NCT Postnatal Practitioner, NCT Yoga for Pregnancy locations across the UK and professional skills valued by employers. You can also develop Consider this... Midwifery of optional modules Teacher and NCT Doula. The course enables Practitioners to provide your own business idea through the Business School’s Incubator. Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons) p136 – Vocationally-focused that complement your good quality, consistent antenatal and postnatal care to parents BA (Hons) p44 experience in work Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, development as a specialist and their families in the transition to parenthood, and is taught by environments societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add in fnancial management qualifed NCT tutors and accredited by the University of Worcester. to your university experience and personal development. Progression – Work with qualifed fnance specialists who have extensive There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Your Career & Finance Business Your Career On completion, you are experience of management The FdA course is eligible to apply for direct (including with KPMG, This degree will inspire vocational and leads entry to a third year BSc or BA Grant Thornton and HM and prepare you if you to a variety of fexible (Hons) Top-up Degree at the Treasury), consultancy or are keen to start, run and rewarding roles, University of Worcester or other running their own business or expand your own including facilitating university where appropriate. business. Alternatively it – Compete for the Hereford antenatal courses, yoga will equip you with skills & Worcester Chamber for pregnancy courses; to work in innovation of Commerce prize for providing breastfeeding or R&D departments or ‘Outstanding Performance information and within an innovation- in Accountancy & Finance’ support; facilitating driven organisational postnatal groups; and environment. providing support for Course Content Course Content parents as a Doula. FdA Birth & Beyond (Level 4) Breastfeeding Doula Pathway Year 1 Options Year 3 • Facilitating Learning in Groups Counselling Pathway • Dimensions of the • Unlocking Individual • Business Law: Rights • International Banking • Refective Practice & • Developing Knowledge as a Role of the Doula Potential (Double) & Obligations & Finance (Double) Listening Skills Breastfeeding Counsellor • Realising the Role of the Doula • Customer Insight & • Consultancy & Research • International Business • Developing Skills as a Marketing (Double) Methods (Double) Strategy (Double) • New Baby – New Family Individual Modules Breastfeeding Counsellor • Breastfeeding Knowledge • Baby Massage • Generation Digital (Double) • Cultivating the • Strategic Financial Entrepreneurial Mindset Management (Double) • Giving Birth Postnatal Pathway Regular updates may mean • Financial Management • Fundamentals of Financial • New Baby – New Family that exact module titles on the • Data-driven Decisions* Options FdA Birth & Beyond (Level 5) Accounting (Double) • Facilitating Postnatal Groups course may differ. For a complete * This module can be substituted • Applied Economics (Double) You may specialise within list of available modules, for a language module • Fundamentals of Management the course structure in Yoga Pathway • Business Innovation & please visit our website. Accounting (Double) the following areas: • Yoga Foundations Year 2 Entrepreneurship (Double) • Internship (Double) • Unlocking Organisational • Employment Law (Double) Antenatal Pathway • Yoga for Pregnancy Potential (Double) • New Venture Formation • Consultancy Project (Double) • Antenatal Knowledge • Mother & Baby Yoga • Financial Markets & • Managing Successful Projects • Internship II (Double) • Antenatal Skills Investment (Double) • Public Law: The Wider • Research Project (Double) *We are currently updating Legal Landscape • The Global Economy: • Taxation (Double) the Birth and Beyond Institutions, Trade • Responsible Business (Double) programmes. Please see our & FDI (Double) • SAGE Accounting Regular updates may mean website worcester.ac.uk that exact module titles on the or visit www.nct.org.uk • SME Management (Double) course may differ. For a complete for course content and list of available modules, the latest information. please visit our website.
60 61 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year with Business & Human Resource 4-year with placement year placement year UCAS Code: Management BA (Hons) Business & Marketing BA (Hons) UCAS Code: N1N6 3-year, NN15 3-year, NN16 4-year with optional placement year with optional placement year NN51 4-year
Requirements Prepare to move into a career in human resource management, Assessment Set yourself up for an exciting career in marketing. Supported Assessment Requirements 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: p191 a grounding in contemporary business issues (such as change Read more: p191 business idea through the Business School’s Incubator. management, talent development, globalisation, workforce Course Features Course Features BA (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BA year placement optional with (Hons) BA
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– Gain a broad insight into – Gain a broad insight into 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) p129 your development as your development as a BA (Hons) p65 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) p67 – Learn how to manage – Contribute to knowledge BA (Hons) p130 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 – Gain Associate Membership member of our Customer sports clubs, societies, cultural visits and the student social scene Business & Marketing 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. Business & Human Resource Management Management Resource & Human Business Training and development Typical roles include: Reward management Course Content Course Content Marketing manager/ Employee relations Year 1 • Cultivating the Options Year 1 • Cultivating the Options assistant manager Organisation development • Unlocking Individual Entrepreneurial Mindset • Business Innovation & • Customer Insight & Entrepreneurial Mindset • Advertising & Digital Product manager General business Potential (Double) • Internship (Double) Entrepreneurship (Double) Marketing (Double) • Digital Content Systems Communications (Double) Brand manager management including & E-Commerce Marketing analyst marketing and sales, • Customer Insight & • Lifestyle Marketing • Coaching & Mentoring • Data-driven Decisions* • Business Innovation & public relations, business Marketing (Double) • Managing Customer Care • Corporate Reputation • Financial Management • Essential PR Entrepreneurship (Double) Sales consultant law, information systems • Internship I (Double) • Generation Digital (Double) • Managing Successful Projects Management • Generation Digital (Double) • Business Intelligence Events manager management • Managing Customer Care & Analysis Web marketer • Financial Management • Market Insight • Digital & Social Media • Unlocking Individual Marketing (Double) • New Venture Formation • Consultancy Project (Double) • Data-driven Decisions* • New Venture Formation Potential (Double) * This module can be substituted • Employment Law (Double) • Micro Economics • Digital Business • Public Law: The Wider *This module can be substituted for a language module • PR & Campaigning Legal Landscape • Intercultural Business for a language module • Digital & Social Media Perspectives (Double) • Responsible Business (Double) Marketing (Double) Year 2 • Responsible Business Year 2 • Internship II (Double) • Selling & Sales Management • Internship II (Double) • Unlocking Organisational • SME Management (Double) • Integrated Marketing Potential (Double) • Service Innovation • SME Management (Double) • Research Project (Double) • Value Chain Management Communications (Double) • Consultancy & Research • The Dark Side of Management • Spin Doctors & Other • Market Insight Year 3 Methods (Double) Year 3 Persuaders (Double) Regular updates may mean • Unlocking Organisational • Brand Management • Creating a High • International Business • Taxation (Double) that exact module titles on the Potential (Double) • Customer Relationship Performance Workforce Strategy (Double) course may differ. For a complete Regular updates may mean • Research Project (Double) OR • Social Commerce Management • Developing Employee Talent list of available modules, that exact module titles on the Consultancy Project (Double) please visit our website. Options • International Business Options Strategy (Double) course may differ. For a complete • Strategic Challenges • Consultancy & Research list of available modules, • Business Law: Rights for HRM (Double) Methods (Double) • International Marketing please visit our website. & Obligations • The Next Big Thing 62 63 3-year full-time or 3-year full-time or 4-year with 4-year with placement year placement year Business Information Technology BSc (Hons) Business Management BA (Hons) UCAS Code: UCAS Code: G500 3-year, N200 3-year, I161 4-year with optional placement year with optional placement year N201 4-year
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 proftability 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: p191 professionals specialising in the application of new technologies sustainability) this fexible degree with lots of choice will signal that Read more: p191 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 BA (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BA
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– 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, 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, fnance, human resources, law, BSc (Hons) p74 student-led software house management, consultancy or BA (Hons) p63 after Year 2 which may help improve your fnal year grades leadership, marketing, project management, public relations running their own business and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. You and sustainability. Marketing, Advertising – Develop your own business & Public Relations can also choose to spend some time studying abroad in Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, idea through the Business BA (Hons) p130 the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add School’s Incubator Your Career This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute to your university experience and personal development. – Gain Associate Membership of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), BCS (British Management Business This degree will open There will be a charge of the Chartered Computer Society) and ACM (Association for Computing doors to a wide range for membership of Management Institute Machinery) Curriculum Development Committee. Your Career of IT and management professional bodies. career options, such as: The range of options in this course makes
Business Information Technology Technology Information Business 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 • Responsible Business Year 1 • Integrated Marketing • Business Innovation & challenging careers. You IT technical support offcer • Foundations of Computing optional modules such as: • Creating a High • Customer Insight & Marketing Communications Entrepreneurship may work initially as a Systems analyst Performance Workforce • Data-driven Decisions* • Lifestyle Marketing • Coaching & Mentoring trainee manager in a large • Web Technologies Computing Options IT consultant • Financial Management • Macro Economics organisation, or as a junior • Customer Insight & Marketing • Mobile Application • Developing Employee Talent • Corporate Reporting & • Managing Customer Care manager in a smaller IT trainer • Financial Management Development • New Venture Formation • Generation Digital Performance Management one before moving on to Social media manager • Unlocking Individual Potential • Managing Successful Projects • Corporate Reputation • Data Driven Decisions* • Web Applications • Business Law: Rights more senior positions. * This module can be substituted • Market Insight Management Development & Obligations Alternatively, you may Alternatively, it would * This module can be substituted for a language module • Micro Economics • Rethinking • Customer Relationship be an appropriate for a language module • Applied Drone Technologies decide to establish Organisational Value Year 2 • New Venture Formation Management platform for setting up • Interaction Design your own business. • PR & Campaigning • Digital & Social your own business or Year 2 • Business Investigation • Unlocking Organisational • Advanced Creative Computing • Public Law: The Wider Media Marketing freelance working. • Systems Analysis & Design Potential • Advanced Web Application • Advertising & Digital Legal Landscape • Distributed Systems OR Web Communications Options • Employment Law Development • Responsible Business Application Development • Business Law: Rights • International Banking • Managing Cyber Risks • International Marketing • Selling & Sales Management • Digital Content Systems & Obligations & Finance Regular updates may mean • SME Management & E-Commerce Business Options • Consultancy & • International Marketing that exact module titles on the • The Global Economy: • Managing Successful Projects Research Methods • Social Commerce course may differ. For a complete Institutions, Trade & FDI • Intrapreneurship • Creating a High • Computing/Business options • Digital Advertising Applications list of available modules, • Service Innovation Performance Workforce • Value Chain Management • International Business Strategy please visit our website. Management Year 3 • Cultivating the Year 3 • Strategic Challenges for HRM • Business Information • Digital & Social Entrepreneurial Mindset Media Marketing • International Business Strategy Technology Project • Developing Employee Talent • Taxation (Double) • Rethinking Organisational • IT Systems Consultancy • Customer Relationship • Digital Content Systems • The Dark Side of Management Management Values • Computing/Business options & E-Commerce • The Next Big Thing • Coaching & Mentoring • Financial Markets • Digital Business Options Regular updates may mean • Selling & Sales Management & Investment • Advertising & Digital • Business Intelligence that exact module titles on the • Fundamentals of Communications & Analysis • SME Management course may differ. For a complete Financial Accounting • Applied Economics list of available modules, • Fundamentals of 64 • Brand Management please visit our website. 65 Management Accounting 3-year full-time or 4-year with Business Studies BA (Hons) placement year UCAS Code: UCAS Code: C815 Business Psychology BSc (Hons) with optional placement year N111 3-year, N112 4-year BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements The Business Psychology degree will give you insight into the Move into an exciting career in business management – whether in Requirements Assessment Assessment application of behavioural and motivational models to the the private, public or voluntary sector. Your personal, professional 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types, A wide variety of methods 64 UCAS tariff points workplace. A strong emphasis is placed on effective management and academic development will be supported through regular Access to HE including research reports, case including case studies, and GCSE Maths and competencies in areas such as communication, teamwork, 1-2-1 and team-based coaching with our team of academic staff. diploma welcome studies, essays, literature reviews, research projects, reports, English Language at leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, Grade C/4 or above Read more: p191 presentations and examinations. You’ll have lots of choice across modules in accountancy, advertising, presentations, business resource management and critical refection. You will learn about economics, entrepreneurship, fnance, human resources, law, simulations, portfolios, client Access to HE psychological theory, techniques and applications; these are valuable leadership, marketing, project management, public relations proposals and examinations. diploma welcome skills if you wish to move into the felds of occupational psychology, Course Features and sustainability. With a strong focus on innovation, creativity Read more: p191 human resource management or personnel. And it’s all accredited by – Single Honours and personal development, you will be able to demonstrate the the British Psychological Society (BPS), giving you the opportunity to Course Features
– This course makes you year placement optional with (Hons) BA
knowledge and skills that are most highly valued by employers, Business Psychology Psychology Business Consider these... gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – your frst – Work with academics who eligible for Graduate Basis for and make an immediate impact in your graduate role. You will Clinical Psychology step to a career as a psychologist. have extensive experience of Chartered Membership of the be able to gain real-world experience through applied projects, BSc (Hons) p71 management, consultancy or Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of British Psychological Society placements, internships and a period of study abroad. Consider this... Counselling Psychology running their own business research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; – The Single Honours course Business Management BSc (Hons) p76 Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; is accredited by the British – Develop your own business BA (Hons) p65 Forensic Psychology perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add to idea through the Business BSc (Hons) p99 Psychological Society volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive your university experience and personal development. School’s Incubator Health Psychology origins of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Business Studies BSc (Hons) p106 – Gain Associate Membership decision making and critical judgement by authorised of the Chartered Psychology frearms offcers. Management Institute Your Career BSc (Hons) p158 Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our students having The range of options Sport & Exercise Psychology personalised learning journeys, acquiring a wide range of valuable BSc (Hons) p170 in this course makes skills, having direct and active involvement in their learning, and it relevant for a wide gaining excellent psychological literacy and employability skills variety of interesting and necessary for the life of a psychology graduate in the 21st century, Course Content challenging careers. You for example being able to address the many global issues and themes may work initially as a currently faced by society. Year 1 • Integrated Marketing • Business Innovation & Your Career trainee manager in a large • Customer Insight & Marketing Communications Entrepreneurship organisation, or as a junior Business psychologists are • Data-driven Decisions* • Internship • Coaching & Mentoring manager in a smaller in demand in areas such as: Course Content • Financial Management • Lifestyle Marketing • Corporate Reporting & one before moving on to Performance Management Occupational psychology Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Generation Digital • Macro Economics more senior positions. • Corporate Reputation Alternatively, you may Health psychology • Introduction to Psychology • Biological & Cognitive • Psychology Research Project • Unlocking Individual Potential • Managing Customer Care Management decide to establish Human resource • Psychological Research Psychology • Re-thinking * This module can be substituted • Managing Successful Projects management • Customer Relationship your own business. Methods 1 • Social & Developmental Organisational Value for a language module • Market Insight Marketing Management • Unlocking Individual Potential Psychology • Business Psychology • New Venture Formation Export marketing Year 2 • Digital & Social • Customer Insight & Marketing • Unlocking Organisational • Coaching Psychology • PR & Campaigning Personnel management • Unlocking Organisational Media Marketing Potential • Public Law: The Wider • Clinical Psychology Potential • Intercultural Business Consultancy • Psychological Research Legal Landscape • Counselling Psychology Perspectives Postgraduate study Methods 2 Options • Responsible Business • International Banking • Positive Psychology • Business Law: Rights • Individual Differences • Selling & Sales Management & Finance The course makes you • Cyberpsychology & Obligations • SME Management eligible for Graduate Basis • International Marketing • Business Innovation & • Creating a High for Chartered Membership • The Global Economy: • Intrapreneurship Entrepreneurship Performance Workforce Institutions, Trade & FDI of the British Psychological • Service Innovation • Strategic Challenges for HRM • Cultivating the Society, which is a criterion • Value Chain Management Management Regular updates may looked upon favourably Regular updates may mean Entrepreneurial Mindset Year 3 • Spin Doctors & Other mean that exact module by many employers. that exact module titles on the • Developing Employee Talent Persuaders titles on the course may course may differ. For a complete • Digital Advertising Applications • Business Investigation • Strategic Challenges for HRM differ. For a complete list list of available modules, • Essential PR • International Business Strategy of available modules, please visit our website. • Strategic Financial • Financial Markets please visit our website. Options Management & Investment • Advertising & Digital • Taxation • Fundamentals of Communications Financial Accounting • The Dark Side of Management • Applied Economics • Fundamentals of • The Next Big Thing • Brand Management Management Accounting 66 67 Chartered Manager Degree Child & Adolescent Mental
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 qualifcation 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 qualifcation, 120 credits work, assessment presentations, assignments, refective
A Levels (or equivalent) or for each year of study) Degree Top-up (Hons) BSc
qualifcation. You will develop your capacity to practice in The CMDA sets a new standard for professionalising and unlocking preparation of discussion papers, practice and portfolio work, existing relevant Level 3 ways that are collaborative, evidence-based and refective. the potential of managers and leaders, offering an opportunity briefngs for clients, multiple project work, individual Evidence of working with qualifcations, and English children or young people to achieve Chartered Manager status, enhanced leadership choice tests and online quizzes Studying this course will prepare you to work in any setting and group presentations, and Maths at Level 2. Other in either a voluntary or relevant or prior experience and management competency, professional qualifcations through the University’s virtual with children, young people and their families where mental case studies and reports. employed capacity may also be considered and a degree within a single 3-4-year package. Successful learning environment (VLE). health and wellbeing is a focus. You will critically explore Read more: p191 as an alternative. apprentices will become Chartered Members of the Chartered infuences on children and young people’s mental health; Course Features It is essential that all Management Institute (CMgr MCMI). Chartered Manager status examine government responses in relation to interventions Course Features – Taught full-time for one year applicants are able to is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute following and support and consider potential barriers to treatment. – Earn a regular salary, with or two years part-time at the demonstrate that they are in confrmation of the award of your university degree and no need for a student The taught component of the course will normally be delivered University of Worcester paid employment in order to completion of an End Point Assessment, a common element of loan to fund your study one day a week across two semesters per year. Please check our utilise a work-based setting all Degree Apprenticeships. This will mean it will take in excess Consider this... course webpage for the up-to-date course delivery details. for the undertaking of work- of three years in total to obtain your apprenticeship award. – Boost your income – typically, Child & Adolescent based learning activities. graduates can expect to earn Mental Health FdSc p70 Apprentices will be required The course allows you to ft work and study into your working week at least £100,000 more over Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Degree Manager Chartered to demonstrate agreement and offers the opportunity to apply your study to your workplace. their lifetimes than someone from their organisation to enable work-based There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. who didn’t go to university activities to be undertaken – Build a portfolio of work-based Health Mental & Adolescent Child in relation to the course. material to enhance your Your Career This will be negotiated with existing career and your CV Graduates can expect their employer through greater employability contractual commitments and enhanced promotion that are required by prospects. There will be the apprenticeship. opportunities open to Read more: p191 you to work with children and young people in education, health or social care sectors, voluntary and private organisations. Your Career At the end of your Course Content Course Content Progression apprenticeship you will Alternatively, you may Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Therapeutic Ways of Working with Children, receive a BA (Hons) Young People & Families (mandatory) choose to go onto further Leadership & Management • Introduction to Professional • Applied Leadership • Managing Innovation study at postgraduate • Promoting Child & Adolescent Mental degree from the Leadership & Personal & Management in the Organisation level. On completion, you Health in Universal Settings (optional) University of Worcester Management • Finance for Non- • Work-based Initiative are eligible to apply for (after 3 years) and a • Managing Communications Financial Managers (Leadership) • Understanding Child & Adolescent Mental Understanding Domestic & in the Workplace Health & Core Competencies (mandatory) Sexual Violence MA, PGCE Chartered Management • Work-based Initiative Options Institute Diploma in • Independent Study (mandatory) Primary (QTS), Social • Managing Professional (Management) • Focusing on Results & Management & Leadership Development Work MA, Counselling Options Change Management • Empowering & Involving Children (after 4 years). & Young People; Children & Young MSc and Psychology MSc. • Organisational • Leading & Managing • Decision Making for People’s Rights (optional) Culture & Change Teams & Individuals Improved Performance • Domestic Abuse (optional) • Work-based Investigation • Mentoring & Coaching • Digital Marketing & Appraisal (Double) • Substance Misuse (optional) • Selling & Sales Management • Managing Financial • Work-based Project Decision Making Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list Regular updates may mean of available modules, please visit our website. that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
68 69 Child & Adolescent
UCAS Code: L514 Mental Health FdSc Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C842 FdSc
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements If you want to work to improve the mental health If you’re choosing Psychology for your degree, you might be Requirements Assessment Assessment and psychological wellbeing of children and young interested in a particular area. At Worcester, we give you 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, fexibility to specialise – in anything from forensic or clinical Access to HE practical assessments, coursework including research reports, case Access to HE this course will interest you. The course will equip psychology to counselling or business psychology – while still getting diploma welcome assignments, refective practice, portfolio studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome you with specialist knowledge and practical skills a good grasp of the subject in general. And it’s all accredited by the Enhanced Disclosure work, presentations, case studies, role presentations and examinations. Read more: p191 needed to support children and young people – British Psychological Society (BPS), giving you the opportunity to & Barring Service plays, oral examinations and reports. and health check required both those with and those at risk of developing gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – your frst emotional and mental health problems – alongside step to a career as a psychologist. Course Features Read more: p191 supporting their families and carers. You will Course Features The Clinical Psychology degree will give you an insight into mental – Single Honours also gain invaluable insights into the range of – Studied full-time over two years. The taught Clinical Psychology health and the promotion of psychological wellbeing through the – This course makes you Consider these... available services and interventions in this feld. component of the course will normally be study of physical and mental health problems including addiction, eligible for Graduate Basis for delivered one day a week across two semesters Business Psychology The course has been developed in partnership with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and developmental disorders. Chartered Membership of the per year. Please check our course webpage BSc (Hons) p66 Consider these... local and regional employers. Work-based learning You will learn about the role of clinical psychologists working in British Psychological Society for the up-to-date course delivery details healthcare settings, theories in clinical psychology and the Counselling Psychology Counselling FdSc p75 throughout the course is designed to enable you – The Single Honours course BSc (Hons) p76 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Health Mental & Adolescent Child to apply your knowledge and skills in real settings. – A signifcant component of the course consists application of clinical theory to practice. The focus of your degree Health & Social Care is accredited by the British Forensic Psychology of work-based learning. Applicants who are will provide valuable skills whether you are wishing to pursue a Psychological Society FdSc/CertHE p104 You will learn best practice in therapeutic BSc (Hons) p99 not currently employed in an environment career as a clinical psychologist or seeking a career in other Mental Health FdSc/ interventions and develop your communication Health Psychology working with children or young people will health settings. CertHE p134 skills to enable you to work effectively BSc (Hons) p106 be expected to secure a placement in a Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of to support and promote the mental suitable setting but support is available research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; Psychology health of children and young people. BSc (Hons) p158 psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of Additional Information Sport & Exercise Psychology volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive BSc (Hons) p170 Your Career Please note that, at this level, origins of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; you will not practice formal This course prepares decision making and critical judgement by authorised clinical skills, but successful you for work supporting frearms offcers. completion of the degree could and promoting child Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our students having lead to further training to and adolescent mental Your Career personalised learning journeys, acquiring a wide range of valuable become a clinical psychologist. health and wellbeing skills, having direct and active involvement in their learning, and Clinical psychologists are in the health, social gaining excellent psychological literacy and employability skills in demand in areas such as: care and education necessary for the life of a psychology graduate in the 21st century, The NHS sectors, both statutory for example being able to address the many global issues and themes and non-statutory. Prison service currently faced by society. Graduates can expect Expert witnesses and greater employability the legal system and enhanced Educational settings promotion prospects. Social services Course Content Course Content Progression Consultancy • An Integrated Approach • Therapeutic Communication Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 On completion, you will be Postgraduate study to Safeguarding Children & Counselling Skills • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins & the Mind* • Psychology Research Project eligible to apply for direct & Young People • Introducing Child & in Society* entry to the third year of • The Individual & the • Approaches to Treatment The course makes you • Child & Adolescent Adolescent Mental Health eligible for Graduate Basis a range of Undergraduate • Psychological Literacy Social World* • Mental Health & Mental Illness Development for Chartered Membership Degrees at the University • Applied Research & & the Mind* • Being a Psychologist* • Business Psychology of the British Psychological of Worcester, for • Mental Health Promotion Evidence-based Practice • Becoming a Psychologist • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Human Development* example: BSc (Hons) Strategies with Children, • Individual Project Work- Society, which is a criterion • Therapeutic Approaches • Making a Difference* CAMH Top-up or BA Young People & Families based Learning (200 hours • Coaching Psychology looked upon favourably in Psychology by many employers. (Hons) Applied Health • Mental Health & Interventions work placement Year 2) • Applied Psychological Science • Health Psychology & Social Care Top-up. with Children, Young • Introduction to Forensic • Integrating Theory & Psychology • Applied Sports Psychology People & Families Practice (200 hours work • Positive Psychology • Working with placement Year 1) * These modules are Vulnerable Groups subject to approval • Cyberpsychology Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean • Values & Ethics for Practice; that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the Children & Young People course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, list of available modules, please visit our website. please visit our website. 70 71 Computer Games Design 3-year full-time or 4-year with Collaborative Working with Children, & Development BSc (Hons) placement year UCAS Code: G451 3-year, UCAS Code: L591 Young People & Families FdA (FDL) with optional placement year I620 4-year FdA (FDL) Requirements Collaborative Working with Children, Young Assessment This degree provides a balanced education with an equal focus on Assessment Requirements People and Families engages directly with the the software development and game design branches of the digital 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 games domain. This enhances employability and self-employment 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. opportunities in the games industry, the software development 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 industry, the interactive media industry, and all the related creative 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 and technical domains of computing and IT. A current Enhanced and refective 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 game studies, quizzes and research. diploma welcome Service (DBS) check Graduates of the course possess the principled Progression developers, you will develop the job-ready career skills required of Read more: p191 Course leaders will consider backbone and professional agility to adapt a computer games or interactive media professional. You will have On completion of this Foundation Degree, you Course Features non-standard entry routes resources to the diverse needs of children, lots of opportunity to engage with and showcase your work to BSc (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BSc are eligible to continue to relevant study at Level – Single Honours All applicants who are young people and families. You not only employers, take up internships, enhance your job prospects and start 6, including a Top-up to full BA (Hons) Degree. working or undertaking learn the ropes of family support but come to build a professional network. – Opportunity to take a one- voluntary work placements to know how to push its boundaries. “The programme is about rethinking social year paid work placement Consider this... This course also gives you access to our Media Lab, our student- with children, young justice and injustice and provides an opportunity – Access to our Media Lab, our Computing The course’s eight modules support you to led software house, where you can undertake work for local people and families will for the practitioner to refect on their practice student-led software house BSc (Hons) p74 be required to provide: integrate the diverse contributions made business clients. with the sole purpose of improving practice. a statement of support by colleagues in health, housing, education, – Flexibility to change to [Students tell me] the learning opportunities You will have the opportunity to take a paid placement year after from your current employer social care, justice and other sectors to an alternative computing provided has made them rethink their practice Year 2 which may help improve your fnal year grades and may even or voluntary placement enable children, young people and families course after Year 1 on a daily basis.” External Examiner lead to a job offer when you graduate. You can also choose to spend to provide the time, to achieve meaningful goals. Safeguarding opportunity and provision some time studying abroad. Your Career children and making the most of professional “The whole philosophy of the course, which of support for work-based supervision are also course priorities. This degree will prepare requirements and release values the students’ experiences and ‘voice’ and This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute of which develops a sense of competence within Electrical and Electronics Engineers), BCS (British Computer Society) you for roles within: to attend university-based Collaborative Working with Children, Young students to join the children’s workforce as really and ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Curriculum study, when appropriate People and Families is offered through the The game industry such as: thoughtful, refective and refexive practitioners, Development Committee. a testimony or reference Flexible-and-Distributed Learning (FDL) route. This from an appropriately is a real strength.” External Examiner Game designer integrates independent engagement with regular qualifed referee Scripter online learning activities, attendance at Saturday Content programmer Read more: p191 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
600 hours over the duration of the course). General programmer & Development Design Games Computer Quality assessor
Consider these... The wider interactive Early Childhood in Society media industries, such as: (Graduate Practitioner) Course Content Course Content BA (Hons) p86 Designer Early Years FdA Year 1 Year 2 Part-time Year 1 • Game Design & • Cyber Security Developer (0-8 years) (Professional • Transition to Higher Education • Adapting my Professional The course can be taken • Foundations of Computing Development Project • Practical Database Production assistant Practice) p87 & Transformation of Practice Practice: Child-Centred part-time over three years. • Introduction to Object • Applied Software Engineering Applications Content strategist • The Nature & Culture of Interventions Three modules are taken Oriented Programming • Computing options Programmer in Years 1 and 2 and two * This module can be substituted Childhood & Adulthood • Safeguarding Children’s • Introduction to Game modules taken in Year 3. You can also choose from for a language module • 21st-Century Family: Rights in Family Contexts Design & Development optional modules such as: Alternatively, it would Your Career Diversity & Support • Employability in Landscapes of Regular updates may mean be an appropriate Regular updates may mean • Creative Computing* • Mobile Application that exact module titles on the Graduates will be equipped Current Child Welfare Practice platform for setting up • Children’s Welfare in that exact module titles on the • IT Systems Fundamentals* Development course may differ. For a complete with the knowledge and your own business or Political Landscapes • Long study course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, professionalism to work Year 2 • Applied Drone Technologies freelance working. list of available modules, please visit our website. to promote the wellbeing please visit our website. • Systems Analysis & Design • Distributed Systems of children, young people • Games Design & Engineering • Data Mining and their families across • Object Oriented Design • Robotics children’s services. You will & Development be able to adapt learning • Advanced Creative Computing to specifc demands of • Computing options • Interaction Design your employment and Year 3 • Machine Learning policy landscape. • Advanced Game Design • Internet of Things & Engineering • Managing Cyber Risks
72 73 3-year full-time or In partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College 4-year with placement year UCAS Code: Single Honours: Computing BSc (Hons) G400 3-year, I100 4-year Joint Honours: see p42 with optional placement year Counselling FdSc UCAS Code: B941 FdSc
Requirements This is a fexible skills-based course, which offers you lots of choice. Assessment Reports by central government and professional bodies have Assessment Requirements As you fnd out what interests you and what your strengths are, you identifed the growing demand for counselling amongst the general 96 UCAS tariff points The majority of assessment The method of teaching is varied Level 3 qualifcation can pick modules in Computer Games, Mobile Apps, Web, Database, public. On completion of this programme you will be eligible and GCSE Maths and involves practical activities/ and will involve experiential in Counselling Skills English Language at Cybersecurity, Information Systems, E-business and more. You to register as a professional counsellor. A major strength of this projects/artefacts and the as well as didactic teaching (minimum of 120 hours Grade C/4 or above will study a selection of emerging topics, enabling you to explore qualifcation is the close collaboration with counselling agencies and tuition, which includes Counselling development of portfolios and learning. Learning on likely future developments and their impact in the widest sense. employers in the development of counselling practice opportunities. both theory and skills) Access to HE of work, although you will counselling practice will be an diploma welcome You will have lots of opportunity to engage with and showcase also work on presentations, Course design has taken full account of the core competency essential part of the course. Access to HE diploma welcome Read more: p191 your work to employers, develop job-ready career skills reports, case studies, requirements contained in the British Association for Assessment is through academic, and take up internships. A particular beneft of the course quizzes and research. Counselling & Psychotherapy’s Core Curriculum, published experiential and work-based Passes in four GCSE is access to our Media Lab, our student-led software house, in May 2009. The course takes the Person-Centred Approach assignments and projects. subjects at Grade C/4 or BSc (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BSc
above, including English where you can undertake work for local business clients. as its core model. Academic skills and personal development There are no examinations. Course Features Language or equivalent work refect this emphasis, encouraging you to develop as You will also be able to take an optional one-year paid work – Single, Joint Honours Disclosure & Barring Service Joint Honours refective practitioners who seek to establish a therapeutic placement, which may help improve your fnal year grades or Top-up Course Features and health check required Two subjects, one degree. relationship which fosters client change and development. and may even lead to a job offer when you graduate. – Studied full-time over two See all the options: p42 – Opportunity to take a one- Read more: p191 During the frst year, you will gain a grounding in the Person-Centred academic years. One day a Computing Popular combinations: This course is mapped against requirements of IEEE (Institute year paid work placement Approach, developing theoretical knowledge and practice skills with week in College and another of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), BCS (British – Access to our Media Lab, our Education Studies a focus on enhancing self-awareness. You will also study the other two days a week in related Computer Society) and ACM (Association for Computing student-led software house BA (Hons) p89 major approaches to counselling and how they compare with the work-based activity and study Machinery) Curriculum Development Committee. – Flexibility to change to Person-Centred Approach. Alongside this, you will also complete – It is also possible to Consider these... an alternative computing 50 hours of work-based learning, which means that you will need study the course over course after Year 1 Child & Adolescent Mental to attend a placement either in paid or voluntary employment three years, part-time Health FdSc p70 that will enable you to utilise your developing counselling skills. Your Career Health & Social Care During the second year, you will need to complete 100 hours of Computing has Fees FdSc/CertHE p104 supervised counselling practice within an established counselling transformed the world Integrative Counselling service. These placements are in addition to attending the course. University of Worcester fees of business, making apply, please see our website FdA p117 computer literacy a key www.worcester.ac.uk/fees. Mental Health FdSc/ skill for professionals, Location of Study The following costs are additional CertHE p134 leading to a very broad University of Worcester/Herefordshire, Ludlow and requirements for this course range of career options. North Shropshire College collaborative programme – (* amounts are approximate Many of our graduates the course will be taught at Herefordshire, Ludlow and and subject to local variations) go on to careers in: Course Content North Shropshire College (Hereford Campus). • DBS – £44 Update service Your Career Systems analysis Mandatory modules include: You can also choose from • Digital Content Systems £13 per annum The course will place Website development optional modules such as: & E-Commerce Course Content • Student BACP membership Year 1 – £82 per annum, reduced you in an excellent Database design & • Mobile Application • IT Systems Consultancy • Foundations of Computing Year 1 Year 2 rate £41 (available for those position to meet possible development Development • Digital & Social training requirements for • Introduction to Object • Person-Centred Approaches • Introduction to receiving certain state Network management Media Marketing counsellor registration. Oriented Programming • Web Applications in Counselling Counselling Research benefts or have no personal Software development Development • Machine Learning The Foundation degree in • Personal & Professional • Personal & Professional income, conditions apply) • Web Technologies Counselling can help you Security analysis • Digital Business • Internet of Things Development 1 Development 2 • Personal Therapy 20 hours • Creative Computing* obtain employment in a IT services and support • Social Commerce • Managing Cyber Risks • Comparative Theoretical • Developing the Skills of (per year) – £800* • IT Systems Fundamentals* variety of settings such as: IT consultancy • Advanced Web Applications • Cyber Security Approaches Person-Centred Counselling • Counselling Supervision second year only – £400 to £600* Schools and colleges Masters programmes Year 2 Development • Practical Database • Human Growth & • Introduction to Counselling in Management or The NHS • Systems Analysis & Design • Game Design & Engineering Applications Development Ethics & the Law Relating • Indemnity Insurance second International Management • Distributed Systems OR Object to Counselling year only – £80 to £150* Counselling agencies • Applied Drone Technologies * This module can be substituted • Social, Political & Cultural (e.g. bereavement, addiction) Oriented Programming OR • Data Mining for a language module Context of Counselling • Counselling for Loss & Grief Web Application Development Progression Private Practice • Counselling Children • Counselling Placement • Robotics Regular updates may mean The course offers an opportunity Development in an • Computing options & Young People (WBL 2) • Interaction Design that exact module titles on the for progression to a Top-up BA existing role Year 3 • Independent Work-Based (Hons) in Integrative Counselling • Advanced Creative Computing course may differ. For a complete Regular updates may mean • Computing Project list of available modules, Learning Project (WBL 1) that exact module titles on the which is also delivered at • Object Orientation please visit our website. course may differ. For a complete Herefordshire, Ludlow and North • Nature of Computing Design & Development list of available modules, Shropshire College (Hereford • Computing options • Applied Software Engineering please visit our website. Campus). Progression to the fnal year of other undergraduate degrees in Counselling 74 may also be possible. 75 UCAS Code: Single Honours: W212 UCAS Code: C843 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) Creative Media BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements Counselling Psychology brings together psychological theory, This multidisciplinary creative digital media course puts a strong Requirements Assessment Assessment research and therapeutic practice with an emphasis on personal focus on getting you ready to enter the job market. Through a 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types, Practical work, portfolios 104 UCAS tariff points development. This course will provide you with an understanding combination of live industry briefs, expert guest speakers and A Disclosure & Barring including research reports, case and refective reports. Access to HE of all core areas of psychology with an added emphasis on ways working with specialist industry-experienced teaching staff, you Service check may be studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome in which psychological theories of personality and relationship will learn how to design and create a range of digital products such required for some modules presentations and examinations. Read more: p191 formation contribute to the understanding of mental health and as photography, videos, motion graphics, visual effects, sound Course Features Access to HE diploma welcome the practice of counselling psychology. And it’s all accredited pieces and web content. Our modules and briefs allow you to – Multidisciplinary course
by the British Psychological Society (BPS), giving you the Course Features tailor your course to suit your interests and career aspirations. in areas including video, Creative Media Read more: p191 opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership – Single Honours photography, sound design, The course is essentially based in the Digital Arts Centre, (GBC) – your frst step to a career as a psychologist. visual effects, motion graphics – This course makes you which has industry standard facilities and software, including Joint Honours eligible for Graduate Basis for and web content design Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of Mac suites, video and photography studios with green Two subjects, one degree. Counselling Psychology Psychology Counselling Chartered Membership of the – Employability focus with research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; screen, sound studio and study areas. This gives you the See all the options: p42 British Psychological Society live professional briefs in Consider these... psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; opportunity to extend your creative ideas and potential Popular combinations: collaboration with national Clinical Psychology perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of – The Single Honours course through connecting with other students and creative artists. volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins is accredited by the British and international organisations Film Production BSc (Hons) p71 You will also develop key conceptual skills, gaining an of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- Psychological Society – Outstanding facilities, BA (Hons) p92 Business Psychology understanding of the cultural, historical and technological making and critical judgement by authorised frearms offcers. including state-of-the- Graphic Design BSc (Hons) p66 infuences that continue to shape design and visual communication, art studios and industry BA (Hons) p102 Forensic Psychology Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our students alongside your creative and practical work. We encourage BSc (Hons) p99 standard software Journalism having personalised learning journeys, acquiring a wide range innovation in our constantly changing digital industry. BA (Hons) p121 Health Psychology of valuable skills, having direct and active involvement in – Excellent teaching with Our industry links, enable us to achieve very high success Media & Culture BSc (Hons) p106 their learning, and gaining excellent psychological literacy commercially experienced Additional Information in terms of graduate level employment as employers value BA (Hons) p132 Psychology and employability skills necessary for the life of a psychology specialist staff highly multiskilled creatives, with the visual communication BSc (Hons) p158 graduate in the 21st century, for example being able to address Please note that, at this – Single or Joint Honours skills necessary to produce effective campaigns across Sport & Exercise Psychology the many global issues and themes currently faced by society. level, you will not practice all digital media for a variety of audiences. BSc (Hons) p170 formal counselling skills, but successful completion of the degree could lead to Your Career further training to become a Our creative digital media counselling psychologist. course has employability Your Career at its heart; our graduates This course will provide have succeeded in a you with the foundations variety of roles, including: to pursue further Creative Director professional training Course Content Course Content Photographer towards becoming a Web Content Designer chartered counselling or Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Marketing Manager clinical psychologist. Other • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins & the Mind* • Psychology Research Project • Digital Media Production • Digital Photography • Creative Media Project Advertising Executive possible psychology- in Society* • The Individual & the • Professional & Ethical • Digital Design & Advertising • Immersive & Sensory Design • Professional Practice related postgraduate Motion Graphics Designer • Psychological Literacy Social World* Issues in Counselling • Innovation & Experimental • Motion Graphics • Pressure Projects professional training Graphic Designer & the Mind* • Being a Psychologist* • Interpersonal Communication Production programmes might • Visual Effects • Industry Brief • Becoming a Psychologist Processes & Skills Video Producer include those leading • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Personal Development Skills • Digital Entrepreneurship • Live Project • Therapeutic Approaches • Business Psychology Podcaster to psychology careers • Making a Difference* • Media Campaigns • Design & Media Awards in Psychology Teacher/Lecturer in education, health, • Applied Psychological Science • Human Development* • Experimental Practice Postgraduate Student academia, sport and • Introduction to Forensic • Coaching Psychology forensics. The acquisition Psychology • Documentary Photography • Health Psychology of psychological theory * These modules are Regular updates may mean • Applied Sports Psychology and knowledge alongside subject to approval that exact module titles on the the communication skills • Positive Psychology course may differ. For a complete gained will place graduates • Cyberpsychology list of available modules, at a distinct advantage in please visit our website. Regular updates may mean a variety of professions, that exact module titles on the particularly in health- course may differ. For a complete related disciplines. list of available modules, please visit our website.
76 77 Single Honours: W800 UCAS Code: L311 Joint Honours: see p42 Creative Writing BA (Hons) Criminology BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements This course is designed to develop your talents as Assessment The subject of criminology has its basis in both academia and Assessment Requirements a writer. During the frst year you will be exposed professional practice, with a primary focus on research and 104 UCAS tariff points – Creative and refective writing The course uses a diverse 112 UCAS tariff points to a wide range of formats and encouraged to debated explanations for crime and deviance, and responses Access to HE including fction and poetry range of assessment methods, Read more: p191 submit work for publication. Your critical abilities to crime by societies and individuals. The interdisciplinary diploma welcome including: case studies, will be strengthened as you engage with the – Non-fction including journalism, reviews, nature of the subject is refected in the construction of the Read more: p191 essays, presentations, videos, intellectual issues informing the discipline of life writing and nature writing programme. Core criminological material is complemented reports, posters, and a fnal- writing. You will also become a highly skilled – Major third year writing project by modules in Psychology, Law, and Sociology, enabling Criminology year independent study. The critic of your own and your fellow students’ – Portfolio of pitches to publishers, shared learning with students from other disciplines. Creative Writing course team is committed to Joint Honours work. Writing modules will provide you with agents, competitions Criminology is an active and lively course that moves away from the use of formative as well an understanding of literary developments and Two subjects, one degree. – Academic writing including editing and essays the traditional teaching of the social sciences to embrace the as summative assessment, Joint Honours enable you to place your own writing within the See all the options: p42 contemporary and innovative topics and practices of 21st-century to give students regular Two subjects, one degree. context of published creative work. The course will Popular combinations: criminal justice. The course is designed for individuals who have an feedback on their progress. See all the options: p42 enhance your expertise in commercial writing – Course Features interest in developing their knowledge and critical understanding Psychology Popular combinations: writing for magazines, reviewing and editing – and – Single or Joint Honours of crime, its causes, and the impact on the individual, families, BSc (Hons) p158 you will gain an understanding of publishing and Course Features English Language – Opportunities for your work to and society as a whole. It can be studied full- or part-time. Sociology BA (Hons) p162 BA (Hons) p90 marketing. Creative writing is one of the fastest be published online, in print and – Can be taken as a Single English Literature growing areas of undergraduate study nationally, submitted to literary competitions The student-focused approach supports the development of BA (Hons) programme, BA (Hons) p91 not least because students recognise the wealth – A range of writing-related activities, such as essential sector knowledge and understanding of core skills, such or as a Joint programme of transferable skills that can be acquired. as crime prevention strategies, understanding risk assessment/ with either Psychology History BA (Hons) p107 readings (for example, at the Worcestershire management, and the diffculties posed by public and political (BSc) or Sociology (BA) This course complements a number of other Literary Festival and at open mic events) Your Career Illustration debate. The course introduces the wider feld of criminal BA (Hons) p114 available subjects including Screenwriting, – Offers the specialist – The chance to publish our in-house literary justice in terms of third- and private-sector organisations, Graduates will gain a English Literature, English Language, Illustration pathway Criminology Screenwriting magazine, and to work with practising industry how they work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment, wide range of skills and and History, which all lead to degrees that are with Policing BA (Hons) BA (Hons) p160 professionals and published creative writers and how a holistic view of crime and criminality enhances the knowledge that will exciting, academic, practical and offer clear – Criminology also features – Opportunities for work experience way in which we can understand and reduce recidivism. attract employment routes to a range of employment opportunities. with local literary festivals in the LLB Law with from a variety of agencies Year 3 is open to all professionals who are working, or have already Criminology course and organisations in worked, in the sector and wish to gain a degree qualifcation the criminal justice Your Career through the RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) system. sector, whether public, Graduates from this course private or third sector. will be very successful candidates for careers in: Publishing The media Marketing and Course Content Course Content communications • Introduction to Writing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Postgraduate study • Writer as Researcher • Introduction to Criminology • Theory, Research & • Independent Study Teacher training • Slam, Spoken Word, & Performance Poetry & Criminal Justice Practice: Developing a • Children, Young Freelance writing • Writing for Children • Contextualising Criminological Perspective People & Crime • Environmental Writing Criminal Justice 1: The • Crime, Race, Gender & Risk • Terrorism & Extremism Legislative Context • Writing for Performance • Media & Crime • Domestic Abuse • Contextualising Criminal • Prisons & Punishment • Crime Prevention & • Hypermedia – Creative Writing Justice 2: Policy & Politics in a Digital Culture • Policing in England & Wales Community Safety • Applying Sociology • Contemporary Poetry • Housing & Homelessness • Substance Misuse • Introduction to Forensic • Delivering Rehabilitation • Response to Crime: • Career & Project Module Psychology The Justice Process Regular updates may mean that exact module • Family & Criminality titles on the course may differ. For a complete list • Cyber Crime & of available modules, please visit our website. Internet Security Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
78 79 * UCAS Code: L3L4 Criminology with Policing BA (Hons) Dance Theatre BA (Hons) UCAS Code: WW5K BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements This course allows you to develop an understanding of Criminology Assessment BA Dance Theatre is designed for those who love both dance Assessment Requirements and Policing from varying perspectives, in areas such as crime, and theatre. This exciting and vibrant area of performance 112 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods Assessment methods 112 UCAS tariff points investigation, criminality, victims and vulnerability. Policing explores the ways of integrating contemporary dance, Access to HE include case studies, essays, include performances, including a Level 3 modules are informed by the College of Policing core curriculum physical performance and theatre in creative ways and you diploma welcome presentations, videos, practical exploration, qualifcation in a related and Authorised Professional Practice, so you can develop specifc will develop your dance, performance and acting skills, whilst subject such as Dance, Read more: p191 reports, posters and a fnal portfolios, logs, reviews, policing knowledge and gain a critical understanding of policing in extending your skill base to include the exciting emerging Drama, Performing Arts year independent study. presentations and essays. England and Wales, as well as developing core policing skills, such forms of contemporary circus and aerial performance. If you are unsure if
as communication and leadership. The course puts you in a great your qualifcations are Theatre Dance There are opportunities throughout the course to perform position to pursue a career within the Criminal Justice System either Course Features Course Features relevant, please contact publicly, in both professionally directed/choreographed as a police offcer, police staff or a member of another criminal – Develops your understanding – Single Honours the Admissions offce via Consider these... shows and self-directed work. The focus is on supporting your [email protected] justice agency/organisation working alongside and with the police. of the legal framework – Integration of dance and Criminology development as a creative practitioner, and prepares you for and criminal justice theatre in exciting new ways If you are a mature BA (Hons) p79 At Worcester you’ll be taught by practitioners and academics a professional career in a range of performance contexts. Criminology with Policing responses to crime student returning to alike who have experience working and/or completing – Opportunities to develop Law with Criminology Throughout the course you will work with professional dance and education, experience research in their specialist felds. As per evidence-based – Year 3 is open to all skills in circus, aerial and LLB (Hons) p123 theatre-makers, network with dance and theatre organisations is taken into account as policing practice; theory, research and practical application professionals who are working outdoor performance well as qualifcations Forensic Psychology or have already worked and develop your skills in tutoring and leading workshops. BSc (Hons) p99 come together at Worcester to give you a genuine taste – Attend technique classes in Read more: p191 in the sector and wish to of the work you could be doing after you graduate. The collaborative nature of the course will also facilitate you dance and performance gain a degree qualifcation in forming your own company, through collaboration with The University of Worcester works closely with West Mercia – Interdisciplinary projects to through the RPL (Recognised musicians, playwrights and actors in the creation of your work. Police in the recruitment of students from this course to join Prior Learning) system create major productions voluntary roles within the local police service, including the special Your Career – Can be undertaken on a – Learn to lead or tutor other constabulary and Independent Custody Visitor’s Scheme. Consider this... Graduates will gain a full or part-time basis young dance/theatre-makers Touring Theatre wide range of skills and MTheatre p183 knowledge from the Criminology modules that will attract employment in a wide variety of criminal justice agencies Your Career and organisations, Successful completion whether public, private of this course should or third sector. place you in a position to make a career as a The policing modules are informed by core Professional performer elements of the College Course Content Course Content Dance teacher/coach of Policing curriculum, Arts organisation/ such as communication, Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Optional modules Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 administration professional standards • Introduction to Criminology • Theory, Research & • Cybercrime & Internet Security • Contemporary Dance Theatre: • Collaborative Production • Dance Theatre & and leadership, and are & Criminal Justice Practice: Developing a • Leadership & Performance Techniques & Practices • Production Research Circus Production designed to prepare • Contextualising Criminological Perspective Management • Devising & Physical Theatre for Dance Theatre • Professional Practice graduates for working Criminal Justice 1: The • Media & Crime within the Criminal • Terrorism & Extremism • Total Theatre: Ensemble • Adaptations & Collaborations • Site-Specifc Performance Legislative Context Justice System, either • Policing in England & Wales • Substance Misuse Performance, Design across the Arts • Leading, Teaching & Tutoring • Contextualising Criminal & Production as a police offcer, • Prisons & Punishment • Mental Health in the Context • Choreography & Performance in the Performing Arts Justice 2: Policy & Politics member of police staff or • Black Box Thinking & of Offending Behaviour & • Culture, Identity & Diversity in • Acrobatic, Aerial & • Dance Theatre & Film within another criminal • Evidence-based Practice Contemporary Dance Theatre Emotional Intelligence: the Criminal Justice System Outdoor Performance • Final Performance Project or justice organisation • Individual Differences in Crime Investigation • Contemporary Circus • Theatre & Digital Media Independent Research Project working alongside the Regular updates may mean Criminal Justice Practice • Housing & Homelessness & Clowning police, e.g. Prisons and that exact module titles on the Regular updates may mean Year 1: Optional modules course may differ. For a complete Probation Services. Year 3: Mandatory modules that exact module titles on the • Families & Criminality list of available modules, Equally, this course can • Independent Study course may differ. For a complete also lead to a broad • Optional Language Module please visit our website. list of available modules, range of investigative • Public Protection & please visit our website. roles within the private Multi-agency Working sector or as a pathway to • Domestic Abuse postgraduate education. • Victims & Vulnerability * Subject to approval
80 81 In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College In partnership with Halesowen College
UCAS Code: B840 Dental Technology FdSc Diploma in Education & Training FdSc FdSc
Requirements Studying this course will prepare you to work in the Dental Assessment The University of Worcester Partnership offers Initial Teacher Assessment Requirements Technology Industry. An essential element of the course is Training courses for the FE and Skills sector. The courses embed the 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or Wide variety of assessment Coursework, including written Level 3 personal skills in work-based learning. You will work in a Dental Laboratory 2014 Professional Standards for Teachers in Education and Training above) including English types, including practical assignments, teaching plans, the subject specialism placement in order to enable you to develop and apply and was rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted in 2014. The course is suitable and Mathematics and assessment and examinations, refective journal, presentations, GCSE English Language qualifcations to the knowledge and skills to be able to manufacture dental for those working with 14 plus learners in a wide range of settings. coursework assignments, research reports, analysis and Maths at Grade C/4 value of 32 UCAS tariff appliances. You will also work in purpose built laboratories refective practice and The initial teacher training courses in the partnership provide of theory and practice, or Level 2 Functional points from a minimum to learn the fundamental skills of dental technology. Skills English and Maths of 1 A Level (or equivalent portfolio work, project opportunities for you to gain the most up-to-date qualifcations observations of teaching Dental Technology Dental Technology Level 3 qualifcation) and This Foundation Degree meets the National Occupational Standards work, presentations, case available. The Diploma in Education and Training is offered and portfolio of evidence. A Disclosure & Barring a maximum of 3 A Levels for this sector and has been designed in partnership with employers. studies and reports. as a two-year, part-time programme or a one-year, full-time Service check All students will be The course offers authentic work-based learning as an integral ‘fast-track’ programme at Halesowen College. Modules within Course Features Access to a subject part of its design. You will become involved in a two-way process the programme are sequenced to ensure you are adequately specialist mentor required to sit an English Course Features • Developed by the University diagnostic assessment of higher-level learning, with an ongoing application of theory and prepared for the teaching role through planning of learning and Access to required number – A signifcant component of the in partnership with equivalent to Level 2. This practice and where one environment supports learning in the other. developing skills for teaching, enabling learning, assessment, of teaching hours: 30
course consists of work-based Halesowen College Diploma in Education & Training is to establish if students You will also have opportunities to study CAD/CAM applications to research, professional development and professional identity. hours for the DET Year 1 learning. Applicants who are require support and is used dental technology, Materials Science, and Anatomy and Physiology. • Meets the requirements of the part-time and 100 hours as a supportive tool only not currently employed in The content of the course has been informed by key learning 2014 Professional Standards in total for the DET Students whose frst The degree can be studied full-time over two years or part-time an environment working in a theory and recent research fndings. Principles of inclusion for Teachers in FE and Skills Read more: p191 over three years. The taught component of the course will Dental Laboratory setting will and collaborative learning will underpin your learning. language is not English must • Opportunity to progress normally be delivered over three days for full-time and one and a need to secure a placement have a minimum standard to QTLS (Qualifed Teacher of English at IELTS Level 7 half days for part-time students per week across two semesters in a suitable setting, equating Location of Study Learning and Skills) with no element below 6.5 per year. This qualifcation will enable registration with the to one day a week for the The part-time and full-time Fast-track DET courses are delivered at General Dental Council upon full approval of the course. duration of the course or Read more: p191 Halesowen College. Consider this... 200 hours in each year. Progression The programme also enables Education Studies Location of Study – The General Dental Council BA (Hons) p89 progression onto the Education has recommended that This course is delivered in partnership, at Studies BA (Hons) (for those the course is approved Birmingham Metropolitan College. who do not have a degree Your Career for graduates to register already) delivered at the as Dental Technicians. Satisfactory completion University of Worcester. There Your Career of the Foundation Degree is also possible progression to The nature of teaching and may also provide a route Masters Level programmes for learning in the Lifelong into commercial dental those who have a degree. Learning Sector is changing laboratories, or other areas rapidly, generating new of the dental industry opportunities and new e.g. Hygiene and Therapy roles and responsibilities courses, and Clinical for teachers, for example, Dental Technology and 14-plus programmes may lead to owning in schools. Progression your own laboratories. through DET will develop Progression your learning skills, Course Content Course Content personal skills, subject On completion, you • Effective Communication • Practice Safely & pedagogy and professional are eligible to apply for DET Year 1 DET Year 2 Regular updates may mean & Ethical Practice Professionally in a Dental practice providing you direct entry to a third • Learning & Teaching Theory • The Teacher as that exact module titles on the Laboratory Environment with confdence, skills year BSc or BA (Hons) • Personal & Professional • The Teacher as Curriculum Designer course may differ. For a complete and knowledge to seek Top-up Degree at the Development in the Workplace • Recognising the limits Subject Specialist • The Teacher as Researcher list of available modules, further professional and University of Worcester. • Evidence-based Practice of both personal and please visit our website. professional capability in • The Inclusive Teacher • The Professional Teacher career opportunities, • Design & Practical Skill practice and demonstrate the including achieving QTLS, Development in Removable All 6 modules delivered over ability to request and gain qualifed teacher status & Fixed Prosthodontics 1 year for fast-track DET support in order to address equivalent to QTS and • Dental Material Science personal development recognised by employers. Theory & Application Regular updates may mean • Anatomy & Physiology of that exact module titles on the the Head & Neck and its course may differ. For a complete Application to Appliance list of available modules, Design & Construction please visit our website.
82 83 UCAS Code: Single Honours: W400 * Joint Honours: see p42 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) Drama with Psychology BA (Hons) UCAS Code: WC48 BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements This practically orientated course offers both breadth and depth Assessment Drama with Psychology presents a coherent and identifable Assessment Requirements of understanding of drama and performance. Modules allow you route into a range of career opportunities and has been 112 UCAS tariff points Practical and written Practical work and critical 112 UCAS tariff points to explore various approaches to performance through acting specifcally designed for anyone wanting to develop skills (Single Honours) assignments, including refection, some modules may Access to HE diploma and performance skills, understanding of plays and contexts in drama and performance but has an additional interest 104 UCAS tariff points portfolios, performance, theatre require essays, contextual welcome and different ways of creating your own work through devising, or ambition in using these skills in a wider context. (Joint Honours) reviews, essays and blogs. analysis, blog, creative writing Read more: p191 physical theatre and visual storytelling. Throughout the course Mature students & Access The balance of the course is such that you will be able to develop or learning journal. There you will also explore how to create theatre for specifc audiences to HE diploma welcome enough high level skills and understanding of both drama and is also one formal written such as children and young people, or make theatre with specifc Course Features Read more: p191 performance and psychology to pursue career opportunities examination in the third year. communities, such as people with learning disabilities. – An emphasis on teaching in any of these areas but the combination of psychology and and assessing through First year modules introduce all the underpinning components of applied theatre provides additional opportunities to develop practical work Course Features Consider these... Drama & Performance Drama & Performance understanding and making theatre and performance, including a and expand your career prospects further for example in arts Drama & Performance – Application of theory Drama Psychology with hands-on approach to fnding out how lighting, sound and space can – Two fully equipped studios and drama therapies, health and wellbeing and education. into practice BA (Hons) p84 be used to enhance your theatrical ideas. Second year modules allow – A range of performance and Joint Honours The course is a combination of evidence and problem-based Psychology you to take part in a major theatre production as well as an applied production opportunities – A balance of innovative Two subjects, one degree. learning together with the application of theory into practice BSc (Hons) p158 theatre project, where you work with people outside of drama and and traditional assessment See all the options: p42 – Work placement and Earn and over the three years, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and techniques to explore or illustrate issues for methods to support Popular combinations: As You Learn opportunities develop practical, technical, conceptual and creative skills example through role play or targeted performances. Other modules your learning – Top-up year from HND in with the ability to conduct research, critical analysis and English Literature give you the opportunity to extend your skills and understanding of – A very stimulating and Performing Arts to progress application of your understanding in a range of contexts. BA (Hons) p91 plays in performance, musical theatre or choreography and theatre motivating course for to Honours degree Your Career Film Studies and digital media. Final year options allow you to develop hands- The frst year is focused more towards drama but provides the those wishing to pursue Students studying Drama BA (Hons) p93 on experience of Theatre in Education or Theatre and Disability, platform to develop the necessary skills across both areas. In a range of careers in and Psychology have Screenwriting deepen your knowledge of both contemporary plays and classical the second and third years additional psychology modules are theatre and psychology BA (Hons) p160 gone onto work in: texts, such as how to stage Shakespeare plays for audiences today available, which enables you to choose a balance that suits you and – Work in state-of-the-art and undertake a Work Placement in a school, theatre venue or other so steer the degree towards your own interests and ambitions. fully equipped studios Theatre arts organisation. Each year you will be taken to see performances Completing the course with a good second class and laboratories Education at local and national venues, as well as attend a programme of honours degree or above will enable access onto Earn-as-you-learn Media exciting new work by touring theatre companies in our own studios. – Your Career one of our related postgraduate courses. opportunities including a Arts Administration For students who become particularly interested in specialising range of work placement You also have the opportunity to study for a year at the Drama and Art Therapy Our students have in lighting, sound and set, we have an exciting new option of opportunities University of Minnesota Duluth and gain an additional Management gone on to be: spending a year abroad between your second and third years Certifcate in Theatre Design and Production. – Opportunity to study abroad Human Resources Performers here, at our partner University in Minnesota Duluth, obtaining a in Europe and North America Healthcare Playwrights One-Year Design and Production Certifcate through engaging in modules and productions there that offer a specialised Lighting designers learning experience in theatre design and production. Students Course Content Others have used Directors who want to move on to a career in acting or directing through Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 transferable skills to make successful careers in felds Teachers setting up their own theatre company will have an opportunity • Devising & Physical Theatre • Applied Psychological Science • Independent Project Lecturers to transfer onto the Integrated Masters in Touring Theatre. ranging from marketing, • Plays & Contexts • Applied Theatre • Interpersonal public relations and Casting agents Communication Skills Course Content • Theatre & Communities • Choreography & Performance events management. Arts administrators • Mental Health & Mental Illness • Introduction to Studying • Making Theatrical Space Completing the course Youth theatre leaders Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Psychology • Musical Theatre • Counselling Psychology with a good second • Devising & Physical Theatre • Directed Public Performances • Final Performance Project/ • Therapeutic Approaches • New Voices in British Theatre class honours degree Others have used the Independent Research Project • Plays & Performance • Plays & Contexts • Applied Theatre in Psychology will enable access onto transferable skills that • Theatre & Digital Media • Positive Psychology • Work Placement one of our related drama teaches you to make • Visual Storytelling • Devised Theatre Production • Theatre Design & Production • Professional & Ethical • Languages postgraduate courses. successful careers in felds • Acting Skills • Theatre & Digital Media • Theatre & Education Issues in Counselling ranging from early years • Diversity & Inclusivity • Theatre, Design & Production • Making Theatrical Space • Contemporary • Sexuality in Performance childcare to marketing Performance Practices • Theatre & Communities • Playwriting • Staging Shakespeare and public relations. • Theatre & Learning Disability • Theatre Real Lives & History • Theatre in Education • Staging Shakespeare Today • Music Theatre • Theatre & Learning Disabilities • New Voices in British Theatre • Work Placement • Sexuality in Performance • Scenography Specialist Project Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may • Writing for Performance differ. 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UCAS Code: UCAS Code: ECIS (Graduate Early Childhood in Society X312, E,J,Q,V Practitioner) X003 X313, E,J,Q,V ECIS X033 (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons) Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional Practice) (Professional Practice) BA (Hons) Requirements For many young children life is magical; their early years are Assessment The course has two pathways: Assessment Requirements carefree and full of wonder. For a signifcant minority of children, 88 UCAS tariff points Assessment is through a variety Early Years FdA (0-8 years) A variety of assessment 32 UCAS tariff points and however, life is challenging. These children and their families Minimum of 4 GCSEs at C/4 of methods, such as writing methods both practical and a minimum of four GCSEs need professionals who understand their challenges and can Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional Practice) or above including Maths essays, reports, preparing theoretical. There are no formal at Grade C/4 or above speak out on their behalf. The BA Early Childhood in Society and English Language presentations and completing If you are already working, or would like to work, within the early examinations: assessment Evidence of Level 2 Literacy (Graduate Practitioner) is a new and innovative course for Students must undergo portfolios. There are currently years sector, and want to develop your skills further but fnd it is made by submission of is required, for example people who want to work with or for children aged 0-8 and key skills or functional a Disclosure & Barring no exams on this degree. diffcult to attend regular classes, then this is the course for you. This assignments that link directly to their families to make a positive difference in their lives. skills at Level 2 or GCSE Service (DBS) check practice and lead to improving degree aims to develop you as a refective early years practitioner English Language at Grade Read more: p191 The course has two pathways: who can make a positive difference to the lives of the children, quality for children and families. FdA (0-8 (Professional years) Practice)
Course Features C/4 or above. For the FdA families and communities with whom you work. Here at the The Early Childhood in Society (Graduate Practitioner) pathway – Opportunity for an extended EY (0-8) pathway, If you University of Worcester we take a holistic, child-centred approach for those who want to work in an educational establishment (e.g. placement abroad or in the UK Location of Study do not have evidence of within a framework of integrated working with other professionals. Literacy at Level 2 it will be schools or nurseries). It is the ideal foundation for leadership in The course is taught at the Consider these... – Opportunity to gain an early necessary to complete a an early years setting or for further study, for example a PGCE. years qualifcation that is Personal and professional development, theory and practice and following partner institutions: non-standard entry essay to Early Years FdA
work-based enquiry are interwoven to support your academic Years Early The Early Childhood in Society pathway is for those who “Full and Relevant”, by the – Halesowen College demonstrate competence (0-8 years) p87 and professional development. Modules are carefully designed want to work in the wider early childhood sector. We call end of your second year. This in written English Collaborative Working with to embed transferable study skills to boost your employability – Heart of Worcestershire this the Social Pedagogue pathway. Although the discipline is means students can work in Plus: a minimum of 1 A Level Children, Young People & prospects. This interconnected approach is refected in a range of College: Redditch Campus relevant to everyone who works with children, it is particularly Ofsted registered settings and maximum of 3 A Levels Families FdA (FDL) p72 assignments designed to encourage you to consider a variety of – Heart of Worcestershire applicable for those working with children accessing support and be counted as part of the or an equivalent Level 3 perspectives and the development of critical skills in relation to College: Worcester Campus qualifcation, for example services, for example, childcare and early years, parenting staff: child ratios (Graduate theory applied to practice. Students enrolling onto the Professional the CACHE Diploma or and family support services, secure units for offenders with Practitioner pathway only) – Herefordshire, Ludlow and Practice pathway will also exceed the Level 3 ‘Full and Relevant’ Edexcel BTEC National young children, excluded children, residential care, NGO/ – A strong emphasis on work North Shropshire College Your Career criteria and can be counted towards the EYFS staff:child ratios Diploma in Children’s Care, charity work oversees and in the UK, and play work. placements (120 hours a (Hereford Campus) Learning and Development Early Childhood in Society (Graduate Practitioner) Practitioner) (Graduate Society in Childhood Early at Level 3 if they hold a paediatric First Aid qualifcation. ECIS Graduate Practitioner year). Tutors will assess The BA Early Childhood in Society (ECIS) will Through our non-standard Pathway prepares practice in the workplace This course enables you to have the opportunity to work at Progression lead to one of the following awards: entry route we welcome you for employment the same time as studying either full-time or part-time at Option to progress to BA (Hons) applications from in the position of: • ECIS (Graduate Practitioner) assessed practice in a local college, or online through a Flexible and Distributed Top-up Degree in Integrated experienced and mature Room leader or deputy Ofsted registered settings for Year 1 and semester 1, programme delivered by the University. Achieving this degree Working with Children and practitioners who do not manager in a nursery Year 2 leading to ‘Full and Relevant’ status allows you to progress to the Top-up Degree and to PGCE. Families (IWCF). Following have the above qualifcations Higher level teaching • ECIS (assessment in any regulated setting) successful completion of A current Enhanced assistant the Top-up, there is the Disclosure & Barring Service check Play leader in leisure Course Content option to apply for PGCE industry (e.g. on a cruise (Qualifed Teacher Status). Read more: p191 ship/hotel resort) Year 1: Mandatory modules Research for Academic & Year 3: Mandatory modules ECIS Pathway prepares • Tuning into Children’s Professional Development • Utopian Childhoods & you for employment Development; Transition Year 2: Optional modules Child Centred Advocacy; to Studying in HE; Creating Dissertation in the position of: • An Inclusive Approach to Enabling Environments; Consider these... Supporting Children with Year 3: Optional modules Independent business Advocating on Behalf Course Content Collaborative Working with or consultancy owner Additional Needs; Supporting • Exploring Perspectives of Children Year 1 Year 2 A range of modules relevant Children, Young People & Education Welfare work Children’s Creative Thinking; of Play; Safeguarding Families FdA (FDL) p72 • ECIS Graduate Practitioner: Contemporary Issues in Children’s Wellbeing for • The Developing Child • Childhood, a Global to early years practitioners Health play specialist Introduction to Theory Learning Support Early Childhood; Children’s Advanced Practice; Business • Health & Wellbeing Perspective embrace current initiatives for Therapeutic care home for Early Years Educator, FdA p128 Communication & Language Management & Project • Policy into Practice workforce development. worker (residential) Graduate Practice Pathway; • Playful Pedagogy Teaching & Learning • ECIS Graduate Practitioner: Development; Therapeutic Regular updates may mean Family support worker Introduction to Early • Introduction to Work- • Safeguarding Children’s FdA p174 Theory for Early Years Approaches in Early Childhood that exact module titles on the Non-Government Years Educator Placement, Based Learning/Theory Welfare in the Early Years Educator, Graduate course may differ. For a complete Organisation (NGO) worker Graduate Practice Pathway • ECIS Graduate Practitioner: for Early Years Educator & Integrating our Work Practitioner Pathway; Leading Practice, Graduate Foundation Graduate with other Agencies list of available modules, Adoption and fostering work • ECIS: Introduction to Theory Developing Early Years Practitioner Pathway • Small Scale Practice-Based please visit our website. Refugee work for Placement Learning, Educator, Graduate • ECIS: The Social Pedagogue, Enquiry & Future Progression/ Your Career Alternative provision Early Childhood in Society Practitioner Pathway Pathway; Introduction to Early Childhood in Early Educator Small Scale This degree provides Child advocacy • ECIS: Theory for Placement Early Childhood in Society, Society Pathway Practice-Based Enquiry opportunities to work and mediation Learning, Early Childhood Placement Learning Pathway Regular updates may mean in a range of settings You may apply for in Society Pathway; Early that exact module titles on the including: day nurseries, postgraduate training Year 2: Mandatory modules Childhood in Society, course may differ. For a complete schools, health service, (subject to entry criteria) • The Infuence of Family, Developing Placement list of available modules, social care, family support, such as PGCE, social Community & Culture Learning Pathway children’s charities and please visit our website. 87 86 work and play therapy. on Children’s Learning; children’s centres. UCAS Code: X312, E,J,Q,V Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional Practice) UCAS Code: X313, E,J,Q,V Single Honours: X302 (Professional Practice) (FDL) Education Studies BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
Requirements This course is offered through Flexible and Distributed Progression How can we support learners to achieve? How should higher Assessment Requirements Learning. The course has two pathways: education be funded? Can schools provide equal opportunities for all? 32 UCAS tariff points and On completion, you are eligible A variety including essays, 88 UCAS tariff points What can be done about bullying? How do other countries organise a minimum of four GCSEs Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (FDL) to apply to study for an Honours reviews, projects, group and Access to HE their education systems? These are just some of the fascinating at Grade C/4 or above degree in Integrated Working individual presentations and the diploma welcome Early Years FdA (0-8 years) (Professional Practice) (FDL) topics that you will have the opportunity to explore on this course. Evidence of Level 2 Literacy with Children & Families BA making of resources, many of A Disclosure & Barring is required, for example If you are already working, or would like to work, within the early (Hons) Top-up Degree. Following You will be supported to take part in practical investigations, which will enhance your IT skills. Service check is required for key skills or functional years sector, and want to develop your skills further but fnd it successful completion it is write assignments, complete group tasks and create presentations some modules on the course skills at Level 2 or GCSE possible to apply for a PGCE as well as have the opportunity to visit a range of educational English Language at Grade diffcult to attend regular classes, then this is the course for you. This Course Features Read more: p191 degree aims to develop you as a refective early years practitioner (Qualifed Teacher Status) course institutions and meet professionals from a variety of roles Education Studies C/4 or above. For the FdA – Opportunity to study who can make a positive difference to the lives of the children, providing you also have English, in the sector. The course acts as an excellent pathway to the EY (0-8) pathway, if you abroad for a semester do not have evidence of families and communities with whom you work. Here at the Mathematics and Science at PGCE (Primary) but also to a wider variety of progression and FdA (0-8 (Professional years) Practice) (FDL) Literacy at Level 2 it will be University of Worcester we take a holistic, child-centred approach GCSE Grade C/4 or above. employment routes. The course tutors and excellent wider support – Opportunity to gain a TEFL necessary to complete a within a framework of integrated working with other professionals. services at the University offer a range of advice, guidance and (Teaching English as a Foreign Joint Honours non-standard entry essay to opportunities to increase your employability skills. You will be Language) qualifcation Two subjects, one degree. Personal and professional development, theory and practice and Assessment demonstrate competence assigned a Personal Academic Tutor who will have an overview as part of the degree See all the options: p42 work-based enquiry are interwoven to support your academic A variety of assessment in written English of your studies throughout your university career. You are able – The fexible structure of the Popular combinations: and professional development. Modules are carefully designed methods both practical and Early Years Years Early Plus: a minimum of 1 A Level to undertake guided work experience as part of your course. In course and the opportunity to embed transferable study skills to boost your employability theoretical. There are no formal Computing and maximum of 3 A Levels Year 1 you receive extra contact time to support you into study in to engage in your own area prospects. This interconnected approach is refected in a range of examinations: assessment BSc (Hons) p74 or an equivalent Level 3 higher education. You can achieve a TEFL qualifcation as part of of research will allow you to qualifcation, for example assignments designed to encourage you to consider a variety of is made by submission of English Literature your degree. This course can be taken as Single or Joint Honours. direct your study pattern the CACHE Diploma or perspectives and the development of critical skills in relation to assignments that link directly to BA (Hons) p91 Edexcel BTEC National theory applied to practice. Students enrolling onto the Professional practice and lead to improving Top-up Degree Psychology Diploma in Children’s Care, Practice pathway will also exceed the Level 3 full and relevant quality for children and families. BSc (Hons) p158 There is a Year 3 Top-up programme for students progressing from suitable Foundation Learning and Development criteria and can be counted towards the EYFS staff:child ratios Sociology BA (Hons) p162 degrees or the equivalent, and direct entry into Year 2 is also possible for suitably qualifed Through our non-standard at Level 3 if they hold a paediatric First Aid qualifcation. Course Features candidates (e.g. DET holders). These routes are organised so that they refect the busy lives English Language entry route we welcome BA (Hons) p90 applications from This course enables you to have the opportunity to work at the – Flexible learning – 8 online of the students with a variety of twilight, Saturday and other blended learning options. experienced and mature same time as studying, either full-time or part-time, through a mix learning activities released Religion, Philosophy & Values in Education practitioners who do not of Saturday workshops and online learning activities. These are during the year, with, 8 BA (Hons) p159 have the above qualifcations released eight times throughout the year, and supported by eight Saturday workshop sessions Saturday workshops, including the annual Early Years Conference A current Enhanced and 2 Summer School days Course Content Disclosure & Barring in February. Two Summer School days provide an opportunity – Early Years Conference Service check to become familiar with the programme and meet your peers in February Year 1: Mandatory modules • Radical Education • Organising Learning before the formal start of the programme. Achieving this degree • The Foundations of Education • The Global Dimension & Teaching allows you to progress to the Top-up Degree and to PGCE. Your Career • Education in Context in Education • Critical Perspectives on If you are predicted a • Religion & Education Special Educational Needs; • Equality & Diversity 2:2 or above you will be Consider this... Process & Practice Year 1: Optional modules • Crossing Borders: guaranteed an interview Collaborative Working with Working Internationally & • Social, Emotional & Mental • Children & Young for primary PGCE at the Children, Young People & Collaboratively to Explore Health Diffculties Course Content People's Wellbeing & University of Worcester. Families FdA (FDL) p72 Personal Responses to • Special Educational Digital & Social Media Knowledge of the Year 1 Year 2 A range of modules relevant Educational Practice Needs & Disability in • Inner City Education practical and theoretical • The Developing Child • Childhood, a Global to early years practitioners Year 3: Mandatory modules an Inclusive Setting underpinnings of education embrace current initiatives for Year 2: Mandatory modules • Health & Wellbeing Perspective • Independent Study • Post Compulsory Education equips you for a diverse • Policy into Practice workforce development. • Education Enquiry • Equality & Diversity range of future careers Your Career • Playful Pedagogy Year 3: Optional modules in Adult Education and progression routes, The FdA in Early Years • Safeguarding Children’s Regular updates may mean Year 2: Optional modules • Introduction to Work- • Extension Module including: education, will enable you to pursue Welfare in the Early Years that exact module titles on the • From Exclusion to Inclusion • Mentoring & Coaching Based Learning/Theory • Policymaking: The Search personnel, training in the careers in areas such as: & Integrating our Work course may differ. For a complete • The Psychology of within Education for Early Years Educator for Solutions in Education private sector, social work, with other Agencies list of available modules, Teaching & Learning Social care Foundation Graduate • Managing Educational Change Regular updates may mean welfare support, housing, • Small Scale Practice-Based please visit our website. • Equality & Diversity in Children’s charities: • Disaffection in Education that exact module titles on the charities, local government. Enquiry & Future Progression/ Lifelong Learning course may differ. For a complete e.g. Barnardo’s • Citizenship in Education Early Educator Small Scale • Post Compulsory Education list of available modules, Nursery management, • Values in Education Pre-schools and Playwork Practice-Based Enquiry • Work Experience in an please visit our website. • Relationships in Education Early Years education, Educational Setting • Work Experience in an teaching assistant • Mentoring & Coaching Educational Setting Day Care within Education School Welfare Services 88 Early Years Services 89 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) BA (Hons)
Requirements This course is for people whose interest is in the social, cultural Assessment Our English Literature BA is a diverse and stimulating degree in Assessment Requirements and historical study of language and who subsequently wish to which you will encounter a range of different kinds of writing, 104 UCAS tariff points Wide-ranging assessment types Continuous assessment through 112 UCAS tariff points apply the study of English language in professional contexts. from the Early Modern period to the present day. The course Access to HE including seminar presentations, varied types of coursework (Single Hons) You’ll also improve your own language use by practising linguistic team are experienced teachers of higher education, and are also diploma welcome essays, reviews and reports. – such as essays, portfolios 104 UCAS tariff analysis, conducting independent research and by writing. You expert researchers in their subject; their specialist knowledge Read more: p191 and creative pieces – will points (Joint Hons) will have opportunities to analyse the use of English language by will support you in developing your own understanding and enable you to develop a wide Access to HE diploma frst and second language speakers and writers, and to consider Course Features enjoyment of English Literature as well as its signifcance range of transferable skills pass with a minimum of its power in multicultural and technological contexts. – Joint Honours only for our contemporary world. You will also beneft from our and subject knowledge. 45 credits at Level 3, of English Language excellent links with guest speakers and local events such as English Literature The emphasis is on the social aspect of language (written or spoken) – The course content which at least 16 should the Hay Festival and the Beeline Storytelling Festival. be at merit or distinction Joint Honours and the linguistic ideologies and discourses; cognitive aspects emphasises transferable Course Features are covered in the fnal year (e.g. in Language Acquisition). skills for employment, Year 1 provides a foundation for your degree, consolidating Read more: p191 Two subjects, one degree. – Emphasis on an ethical both communication and your understanding of literary forms and genres, providing See all the options: p42 This Joint Honours course is especially recommended for students approach to the subject, practical research skills practice in the important skills of critical reading and Popular combinations: with English Language and Literature backgrounds. The combination relating to the study of – The subject content covers writing, and introducing you to some key themes. of the two subjects is particularly useful for those who aspire to literature to signifcant Creative Writing requirements for those teach English. English Language will also be a popular choice for In Year 2 you will deepen your understanding of literary contemporary themes such BA (Hons) p78 who wish to progress Joint Honours those students studying companion joint subjects in the Humanities movements and contexts, and develop your critical skills by as environmentalism, social Education Studies to teacher training Two subjects, one degree. such as Journalism, Creative Writing and Media & Culture. applying literary theories. You will also have the chance to broaden justice, gender equality BA (Hons) p89 See all the options: p42 – You have the opportunity your experience of literary studies, by taking specialist modules and disability inclusion English Literature to develop an independent Popular combinations: BA (Hons) p91 or studying abroad. A Work Project module is also available. – Develops subject-specifc research project in Creative Writing By Year 3 you will be ready to undertake your individual research and generic skills of value Journalism BA (Hons) p121 the third year BA (Hons) p78 project, supported by a specialist tutor, and pursue your own in graduate employment Religion, Philosophy – Range of opportunities to Drama & Performance & Values in Education interests in Literature through a range of themed, optional modules. including high-order critical, study for a semester abroad BA (Hons) p84 BA (Hons) p159 analytic and research – Work experience, practice You may take English Literature as a Single Honours or as a Joint skills, as well as initiative Education Studies Media & Culture Honours course (e.g. with Creative Writing or English Language). BA (Hons) p89 BA (Hons) p132 in presenting techniques and independence and a career and personal – Excellent tutor support English Language development module all for academic progress and BA (Hons) p90 enhance employability individual development Film Studies BA (Hons) p93 Your Career – Provides a basis for further study in English or related Media & Culture Many graduates of BA (Hons) p132 this course will take a subjects and for the teaching postgraduate education of English at all levels course as a fourth year of study and then enter the teaching profession. Your Career Course Content Course Content The skills acquired through Graduates are sought the study of English are • History of the • Language Style & Identity Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 by employers because particularly highly regarded English Language • Multilingualism • Literary Forms & Genres • Exploding the Canon: • Independent Research Project they have skills in active learning, critical and in all professions where • Describing English • Introduction to • Exploring the Canon Literary Theory & Practice • Justice & Revenge: from good communication skills analytical thinking, • Forensic Linguistics Language Acquisition • Ways of Reading, • Movement & Migration Tragedy to the Western problem solving, are prized, including: • Name Studies • Research Project Ways of Writing • Politics, Sex & Identity in • Postcolonial Encounters independent learning, communication and Publishing • Foundations of Sociolinguistics • Modern Foreign Languages • Places & Spaces the Early Modern World • Writing & the Environment Journalism research. Career paths • Language & Power Regular updates may mean • Bodies & Beings • Shakespeare: Stage, • War & Confict include publishing, editing, Public relations Page & Screen • Approaches to that exact module titles on the • Writing Worcester • Gendering Voices reviewing, copywriting, Human resources English Language course may differ. For a complete Past & Present • Gothic & Romantic Literature law, librarianship, • Partnerships & Rivalries administration, Web-based communication • English Language in list of available modules, • Spaces of Modernity please visit our website. • Literatures & Cultures: research, journalism, the 21st Century • Children’s Literature International Explorations media, marketing and project management. • Sociolinguistic • Work Project • Queer Bodies, Queer Texts Research Methods This degree is also an Regular updates may mean excellent basis for further that exact module titles on the research and for teaching course may differ. For a complete English at all levels. list of available modules, please visit our website. 90 91 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) BA (Hons)
Requirements Film Production at Worcester is a practical, creative degree. Assessment The Film Studies programme is about cine-literacy: studying Assessment Requirements You will learn the skills required to make flms, while exploring of popular movies, art cinema and experimental flm; 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. contemporary and historical, mainstream and alternative, Access to HE by coursework. This includes assessment methods including Access to HE international and domestic cinemas as a kind of literature. diploma welcome You can tailor your studies to focus on career specialisms practical production, research, oral and written presentations, diploma welcome The Film Studies programme, in this sense, is an extension Read more: p191 such as producing, directing, sound, cinematography, post- critical analysis, presentation essays and reports. All modules Read more: p191 to our English Literature programme, studying flms as text, production and visual effects; or you can choose to explore flm and written work. are assessed by coursework, and exploring the cultural, political, personal contexts of the Film Studies more broadly at this stage. You are encouraged to experiment; not formal examinations. flm’s creation. We also explore the opportunities Film Studies Film Production Production Film exploring your unique talents and developing your own voice. Course Features opens by examining flm marketing, distribution, exhibition, The majority of work takes place in purpose-built spaces in and – Opportunities to study abroad curating, festivals, flm journalism and audience research. Course Features Joint Honours around the Digital Arts Centre. Facilities include a video studio, Joint Honours – Work experience and paid Film Studies as (or as part of) your degree will give you the – Research-led teaching Two subjects, one degree. sound studio and individual edit suites and you will have access to Two subjects, one degree. work opportunities opportunity to encounter a range of practical skills experiences by committed and See all the options: p42 a full range of 4k cameras, lighting, sound and grip equipment. See all the options: p42 Popular combinations: – Trips to flm facilities through your mandatory modules across all three years, including enthusiastic academics Popular combinations: You will be taught by an excellent team including full-time teaching and flm festivals in the second year, an opportunity to refect on the transferable – Offered as either a Single Animation BA (Hons) p48 Drama & Performance staff from a flm production background and a wide range of visiting Active screen skills a Humanities degree develops and enhance your own Honours programme, or – BA (Hons) p84 Creative Media speakers and guest lecturers from Hollywood to independent flm. production society confdence for entry into the job market postgraduation. popular Joint Honours study BA (Hons) p77 Recent guests have included Sean Baker, director of The Florida English Literature – Opportunities to work with The teaching team are research-active specialists in flm theory, with Drama & Performance, Screenwriting Project, Phil Tippet, multi-Oscar winning special effects artist on The BA (Hons) p91 animators, screenwriters, have (or are working toward) doctoral qualifcations, and HEA English Literature, Media BA (Hons) p160 Empire Strikes Back and Jurassic Park, and Dennis Kelly, scriptwriter Film Production designers and actors accreditation. Film Studies’ assessment strategy is designed & Culture, Film Production of Matilda and World War Z 2. Other industry speakers have also BA (Hons) p92 specifcally to develop student skills in research, critique, and or Screenwriting worked on Transformers, Peaky Blinders and Wonder Woman 2. Media & Culture considered response, and therefore, formal examinations – Opportunities to study BA (Hons) p132 We have strong connections with the Royal Television are not part of the assessment strategy in Film Studies. abroad in the USA, Canada Screenwriting Society and students beneft from workshops with the and across Europe Your Career BA (Hons) p160 BBC academy and enter prestigious competitions. Our graduates mostly go into TV and flm The friendly nature of the course, the Digital Arts Centre, and production, commercial the University campus ensure that you can access help, advice video work or other or just creative conversation throughout your studies. independent and freelance Your Career forms of media production. The cultural, media and However, some choose communication industries other paths, for instance are signifcant areas of teaching, marketing employment and the skills and publicity, retail, that you develop on this business management, Course Content Course Content course will prepare you social care, and a wide Year 1 • Experimental Film Production Year 3 Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules to work in a wide range of range of other careers. • Crafting the Moving Image • Factual Film Project – • Factual Film Production • World Cinemas • Film Theory • Independent Study occupations including: Our high academic • Fiction: History & Production Research & Treatment • Final Project Pre-production • Introduction to Film Exhibition Year 2: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules standards, integrated Distribution • Truth, Reality & the Plus two choices from: • Final Project Year 1: Optional modules • Film Genre Study research skills and • Film & Folklore Documentary Film • Professional Practice Audience-based marketing refective practice ensure • Introduction to CGI 1: • Hollywood & Beyond • British Cinema • Film Reviewing • Introduction to Modelling & Texturing Journalism that students are also • Advance Specialism • Superhero Films • Film Cultures • Studies in Cult & Experimental Film Film education well prepared for further • Introduction to CGI 2: • Extension Module • Introduction to • Authors & Authorship Exploitation Cinema postgraduate study. Rigging & Animation Curating Plus two choices from: • Corporate or Television Cultures • Work Project • Making Monsters • Creating Sound for Programming • Introduction to Sound Design Commercial Production • Beyond the Mainstream: • Cinema & Modern Life the Moving Image Film-making • Introduction to Animation: Regular updates may mean Identity & Diversity • Literature & Culture: • Multi Camera Studio Screenwriting Origin & Function that exact module titles on the in Film & TV International Exchanges Production Further academic research • Introduction to Animation: course may differ. For a complete • Asian Cinema Human Locomotion • Motion Graphics & Design list of available modules, for Television & Cinema please visit our website. • TV Times Year 2 • Film Genre Regular updates may mean • Specialist Production Skills • Script Module that exact module titles on the • Single Camera course may differ. For a complete Drama Production list of available modules, please visit our website. 92 93 UCAS Code: Single Honours: W100 Joint Honours: see p42 Fine Art BA (Hons) Fine Art with Psychology BA (Hons) UCAS Code: 7CW2 BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Requirements What will the artists’ studio look like in ten years? Assessment Fine Art with Psychology has been specifcally designed for Assessment Requirements Contemporary artists have new registers of working enabled anyone wanting to develop skills in Fine Art but has an additional 104 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types Assessment normally requires 112 UCAS tariff points by new technologies, and studios continue to open a window interest or ambition in using these skills in a wider context. Access to HE including seminars and student- a combination of practical 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or on creative thinking. The studio has become a creative diploma welcome led presentations, tutorials, The course enables coherent and identifable routes into a range work and critical refection and above and a minimum of Fine ArtFine centre for experimentation, often extending beyond the Shortlisted applicants lectures, digital platforms of career opportunities. The balance is such that you will be able written assessment is varied 2 A Levels or equivalent bounds of a single space into public and virtual arenas. are invited to provide a and technical workshops. to develop enough high level skills and understanding of both Fine and may require different Level 3 qualifcations such portfolio for consideration Fine Art at the University of Worcester places the studio Art and psychology to pursue career opportunities in either of forms such as essay, contextual as BTEC National Diploma Read more: p191 at the centre of the student experience. We are an active Course Features these areas. The combination provides additional opportunities analysis, blog, creative writing Access to HE diploma community of creative practitioners and researchers who for you to develop and expand your career prospects further for or learning journal. There welcome – Single or Joint Honours value thoughtfulness, experiential enquiry and visual example in arts therapies, health and wellbeing and education. is also one formal written Read more: p191 poetry. This highly creative course fosters students who – Network of international examination in the third year. exchanges is established with The course is a combination of evidence and problem-based are hardworking, practical and widely employable. Art Psychology Fine with learning together with the application of theory into practice Consider this... academies in the UK, Europe Course Features You can specialise in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and North America, with and over the three years, you will have the opportunity to Illustration photography, performance and installation through the building regular feld and research trips develop practical, technical, conceptual and creative skills – Student-focused; modules Consider these... BA (Hons) p114 of an individual studio practice. The course is structured around with the ability to conduct research, critical analysis and allow you to develop your – Strong links with galleries and Fine Art BA (Hons) p94 four key aspects: Making, Sketchbook, Exhibition and Site. Each application of your understanding in a range of contexts. own practice throughout other visual arts organisations year you will undertake four modules that will engage with these Psychology The frst year is weighted towards fne art practice to enable – Work and study in new aspects and will build to give you a holistic understanding of – Develop a bespoke studio BSc (Hons) p158 you to develop the necessary skills in these areas but as bespoke facilities at the how your practice is developing. These modules are all taught practice in painting, the course progresses, the opportunities in psychology Art House building Your Career together so that each week your independent making time will drawing, printmaking, increase enabling you to alter the balance and steer the – Beneft from a vibrant Our graduates develop be supported by a number of contact sessions with the tutors. sculpture, performance, degree towards your own interests and ambitions. programme of visiting speakers and maintain their You will be introduced to artists, contexts, flms, concepts and flm or photography and international artists creative practice through philosophies through which you can incorporate into your practice. – Celebrate your achievements The fne art elements are taught at the University’s Art House, a Your Career and participate in PiLOT, our a wide range of routes You will build a set of critical skills to read images, events and in the fnal year degree show stunning new urban studio that has large open plan painting and A degree with Psychology new student-led platform including commissioned environments as well as research strategies for drawing and image at the Art House Studios sculpture spaces, galleries, project spaces, as well as specialist is highly favoured by where students present work works, relationships making. All of these elements will be captured in your sketchbook facilities for drawing and printmaking and the psychology employers, giving you an alongside visiting artists with galleries, residences materials. You will read, draw, make photographs and flms and elements are taught by specialists in the School of Psychology. excellent advantage in and scholarships. Many write about what you are looking at and what you are making. – Research active staff the job market. Previous Completing the course with a good second class also apply their learning providing depth of graduates have gone The course is taught at the University’s Art House, a honours degree or above will enable access onto through teaching, expertise in areas including into roles as diverse as stunning new urban studio that has large open plan painting one of our related postgraduate courses. community arts work, counselling, developmental, management, human and sculpture spaces, galleries, project spaces, as well curating and arts educational, health, clinical resources, teaching, as specialist facilities for drawing and printmaking. management. Fine Art and social psychology healthcare or art therapy. prepares graduates for An important part of this sustainable portfolio Course Content Course Content learning process is the careers across a spectrum ability to refect upon of the creative industries. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules your own experiences; an Many graduates pursue • Studio: Space, Surface, Time • Studio: Experimentation, • Studio: Exit Portfolio • Introduction to Studying • Applied Psychological Science • Fine Art with Psychology aspect of practice engaged Presentation, Refection postgraduate study and • Research: Looking • Research: Critical Commentary Psychology • Research: Writing as Practice Portfolio in by all professional academic research. through Writing • Research: Writing as Practice psychologists. • Site & Context • Research: Looking • Exhibition: One Day • Research: Critical Commentary • Site & Participation • Site & Public Presentation through Writing • Exhibition: Solo Shows Propositions Year 3: Optional modules Fine Art graduates pursue • Exhibition: DIY Publishing • Exhibition: One Day Regular updates may mean • Therapeutic Approaches • Diversity & Inclusivity • Clinical Psychology a variety of careers in Propositions in Psychology the arts including flm that exact module titles on the • Making: Experimentation, • Exhibition: Solo Shows course may differ. For a complete • Participation: and media industries. Presentation, Refection • Professional & Ethical list of available modules, Connecting Spaces Increasingly, graduates Year 2: Optional modules Issues in Psychology are undertaking a please visit our website. • Making: Space, Surface, Time • Languages • Interpersonal Communication variety of freelance Year 1: Optional modules Processes & Skills commissions, often • Languages they progress to setting Regular updates may mean up their own creative that exact module titles on the businesses. A Fine Art course may differ. For a complete with Psychology degree list of available modules, will provide additional please visit our website. vocational career opportunities in a variety of wellbeing contexts. 94 95 In partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College and Kidderminster Harriers FC (KHFC), Centre of Sporting Excellence at Kidderminster Football Business Management
UCAS Code: CN6F, F & Coaching FdSc Forensic & Applied Biology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: FC41 FdSc
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Football is a global economic and social, as well as sporting, Assessment A strong practical emphasis runs throughout this course in both Assessment Requirements phenomenon. Every weekend the English Premier league is mainstream biology and forensic specialist content. You will have 72 UCAS tariff points Vocational throughout, you Assessment types include 96 UCAS tariff points must watched by over 170 million people in over 200 countries. access to a range of specialist equipment and facilities, for example and GCSE Maths and will beneft from applying group work, oral presentations, include A Level Biology our large crime scene house for scenes of crime simulations and English Language at In the UK it is a major industry with well over 100,000 jobs the skills you learn to the scientifc write-ups, portfolios and A Level in another Grade C/4 or above geophysics equipment to assist in grave locations in forensic science, Maths or Statistics that depend on football. New opportunities consistently workplace and have access to of crime scene evidence, written archaeology. As well as everything you would expect from a Access to HE present themselves in this expanding global industry. the college’s centre of excellence exams and forensic statements 104 UCAS tariff points must biology department, you will have the opportunity to develop both diploma welcome site which has over 40 acres through to independent include A Level Biology As a student on this course you will: laboratory and feld-based skills and our forensic practitioners Shortlisted candidates will of land. Includes a range of research project reports. Access to HE will help you bring theory to life with a hands-on approach. complete a selection process • Focus on both football and business related knowledge that assessment methods such as diploma in Biology/ Science welcome A full Disclosure & Barring is needed to develop professionals for the football industry observational analysis, report In your fnal year, you will be able to tailor your degree Course Features Service check may be writing, presentations, written by exploring your own area of research in a topic of your Other qualifcations will • Develop a clear understanding of the importance of – Access to a range of required for some modules work and research proposals. choice. It is a very practical project and past topics have be taken into account football within the context of economic, social and experienced forensic when considering your Read more: p191 included studies on decomposition, forensic entomology, cultural life both in the UK and worldwide practitioners, commended application. Typical BTEC Biology & Applied Forensic extraction and analysis of DNA, diatom analysis, cancer • Be equipped to cope with the challenges and issues Course Features by the Chartered Society entry would be DMM studies and the use of geophysics in forensic archaeology. in this dynamic and rapidly expanding industry – You may have opportunities of Forensic Sciences Read more: p191 • Gain football coaching awards throughout this course to be part of Kidderminster The teaching members of the forensic team work closely with – Specialist equipment and Harriers (KHFC) U23’s squad the local police forces to assist the police and enhance the Consider this... • Acquire insights and valuable work based facilities including our where you will train daily at student experience. This gives our students access to specialist Football Business Management & Coaching & Coaching Management Business Football Sport Business Management experience through work-related activities crime scene house, scene the COSE campus, the home guest speakers and the opportunity to attend awareness examination kits comparable BA (Hons) p164 • Through a selection of practical and business-oriented of the frst team training training sessions to CSIs delivered by our teaching team. to those used in the feld Consider these... management modules, this course will develop the skills and facility. Students will have Our graduates have been successful in a range of sectors – Formally accredited by Biochemistry knowledge required for a successful career in the football industry opportunities to observe from forensic toxicology, forensic DNA analysis, science- the Chartered Society of BSc (Hons) p52 elite coaching sessions based technical support, biological testing, police force, Forensic Sciences, with Biology BSc (Hons) p55 Location of Study and gain work placement Progression research and further studies such as PhD, MSc or MRes in possibility of student and Human Biology This is a University of Worcester validated course with the football club On successful completion a number of areas including genetics, molecular biology, graduate membership BSc (Hons) p108 delivered at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Centre – You may have the opportunity of the programme, forensic anthropology and teaching qualifcations (PGCE). of Sporting Excellence at Kidderminster. to play for KHFC in an U21’s there are opportunities league, plus friendlies against to progress onto a professional EFL academies sport-related linked BA (Hons) Sport Business – Links to the UK Sports Institute Your Career Management degree and Youth Sport Trust and This course provides you programme at Worcester BASES (British Association of with the core biology skills or to seek employment Sport and Exercise Sciences) and knowledge to make within the football – Opportunity to progress you suitable candidates for and sport industry. onto degree level course all the biological careers available to those students To view the course, Course Content – Regional Sports Development/ Course Content on the mainstream please visit our website • Work-based Learning • Coaching for Performance Coaching Offcers based Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 biology programmes as www.worcester.ac.uk/ on campuses • Introduction to the • Current Issues within Football • Introduction to • Project & Career Development • Research Project well as forensic areas. journey/football- – KHFC has strong links with Business of Football • Football in a Global Context Forensic Science business-management- the local professional and • Crime Scene Investigation • Interpretation, Evaluation • Principles of Coaching coaching-fdsc.html • Science of Football semi-professional clubs • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Medical Forensic Science & Reporting of Evidence • Football in the Community Regular updates may mean in the football industry • Cell Biology • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Forensic DNA Analysis • Disability & Inclusion that exact module titles on the – KHFC has links with • Introduction to • Human Systems Physiology • Biological Indicators of Crime within Football Premier League clubs Molecular Bioscience course may differ. For a complete • Forensic Anthropology • Pharmacology • Analysis of Performance list of available modules, – Players put on personalised • Human Health & Disease • Forensic Archaeology Regular updates may mean please visit our website. training programmes that exact module titles on the with the club’s Strength course may differ. For a complete & Conditioning Coach list of available modules, please visit our website.
96 97 Forensic & Applied Biology with
UCAS Code: FC50 a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C816 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements There are fantastic graduate career Forensic psychologists deal with the application of psychology Requirements Assessment Assessment opportunities right across the Biological in the criminal and civil justice feld. This course will provide you For the BSc (Hons) Forensic A variety of assessment techniques are employed Wide range of assessment types, 112 UCAS tariff points Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare with a comprehensive grounding in psychological theory, research & Applied Biology with to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your including research reports, case Access to HE Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology. methods and techniques – skills and knowledge that will be useful a Foundation Year you knowledge, skills and understanding. These may studies, essays, literature reviews, diploma welcome should have a GCSE (or if you later wish to enter the occupation of forensic psychology. All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong include: practical and project reports, group presentations and examinations. Read more: p191 equivalent) pass in English And it’s all accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an presentations, tests and formal examinations. giving you the opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Read more: p191 exciting career. This applied approach gives you Membership (GBC) – your frst step to a career as a psychologist. Course Features the opportunity to develop a range of skills and Course Features – Single Honours expertise to boost your graduate employability. Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of – A friendly, supportive learning – This course makes you
research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; Psychology Forensic This is a carefully designed Foundation Year to environment and individual support Consider these... psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; eligible for Graduate Basis for help you make sure you have the right mix of from a personal academic tutor Clinical Psychology Your Career perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of Chartered Membership of the skills and knowledge to progress onto Level 4 of BSc (Hons) p71 Graduates in Forensic & – According to the Complete University Guide volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins British Psychological Society the BSc (Hons) Forensic & Applied Biology at the Counselling Psychology Applied Biology go on 2020, our Forensic & Applied Biology BSc of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision- – The Single Honours course University of Worcester. If you don’t currently BSc (Hons) p76 to have careers in a very course is accredited and is ranked 15th out of all making and critical judgement by authorised frearms offcers. is accredited by the British wide range of felds. These have the entry requirements to go straight onto Business Psychology Forensic Science courses across the country Psychological Society include: working in high- a degree in these subject areas, then successful Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our students BSc (Hons) p66 – The BSc is accredited by the Chartered Society of tech research laboratories completion of our Foundation Year will prepare having personalised learning journeys, acquiring a wide range Health Psychology Forensic Sciences. The frst undergraduate degree in academia and the you for the next stage of your journey. of valuable skills, having direct and active involvement in BSc (Hons) p106 in the country to be accredited with the CSFS for bioscience industries, their learning, and gaining excellent psychological literacy Psychology If you study at the University of Worcester, the Forensic Archaeology Component Standard teaching and lecturing, and employability skills necessary for the life of a psychology BSc (Hons) p158 healthcare sciences, you will fnd yourself part of a dynamic, – Excellent facilities including research labs, graduate in the 21st century, for example being able to address Sport & Exercise Psychology crime scene investigation, forward-thinking University with excellent crime scene simulation house, geophysical forensic science, civil the many global issues and themes currently faced by society. BSc (Hons) p170 teaching staff and frst-class facilities to equipment for detecting concealed burials services, the police force,
Forensic & Applied Biology with a Foundation Year Year a Foundation with Biology & Applied Forensic support you right through your studies. science writing, medical and crime scene investigation kits sales and policymaking. – Strong industry links with West Mercia On successful completion of and Warwickshire Police and the your Foundation Year, you Severn Area Rescue Association Your Career will be eligible to progress This course provides the onto the BSc (Hons) Forensic foundation for a career as a & Applied Biology at the University of Worcester. professional psychologist, as well as careers in social work and research. Course Content Course Content A further qualifcation Foundation Year (Year 0) Forensic & Applied Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 (higher degree) and The BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology BSc • Research Project • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins & the Mind* • Psychology Research Project supervised practice & Applied Biology with a in Society* (leading to chartership as Year 1 • Interpretation, Evaluation • The Individual & the • Forensic Psychology in Practice a forensic psychologist) Foundation Year comprises & Reporting of Evidence • Psychological Literacy Social World* • Introduction to • Psychology & the Law are required to enable you four mandatory modules: & the Mind* Forensic Science • Forensic DNA Analysis • Being a Psychologist* • Business Psychology to work as a professional • The Chemistry of Life • Becoming a Psychologist forensic psychologist (see • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Biological Indicators of Crime • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Human Development* the British Psychological • Earth, Life & Diversity • Pharmacology • Therapeutic Approaches • Making a Difference* • Cell Biology • Coaching Psychology Society website for details). • Essential Skills for Scientists in Psychology • Introduction to Regular updates may mean • Applied Psychological Science • Health Psychology • Introduction to Forensic • Science in Practice Molecular Bioscience that exact module titles on the Psychology • Applied Sports Psychology course may differ. For a complete • Human Health & Disease • Positive Psychology list of available modules, * These modules are Year 2 please visit our website. subject to approval • Cyberpsychology • Project & Career Development Regular updates may mean • Crime Scene Investigation that exact module titles on the • Medical Forensic Science course may differ. For a complete • Molecular & Cellular Biology list of available modules, please visit our website. • Human Systems Physiology • Forensic Anthropology • Forensic Archaeology
98 99 UCAS Code: Geography BSc (Hons) Single Honours: I758 * UCAS Code: L700 Joint Honours: see p42 Game Art BA (Hons) with optional International Study Year Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons) Requirements Game Art aims to produce the next generation of developers Assessment We offer a core foundation in human, physical and environmental Assessment Requirements working on creative assets for the games industry, whether geography in our frst year modules. These modules introduce you 104 UCAS tariff points Practical project work, Our approach focuses on 104-120 UCAS tariff points that is with multi-million pound budgets in AAA Studios or as to the key themes in geography as well as providing you with the Access to HE refective reports, self-, coursework with assessment Access to HE diploma entrepreneurs setting up their own indie development studios. skills used to analyse and solve problems within both the human diploma welcome tutor- and peer-assessment. methods that also include welcome and physical environment. You will then have the opportunity to Game Artists can forge a range of careers within this fast- practical investigations, Game ArtGame Read more: p191 Read more: p191 pursue a diverse range of specialisms which match your interests. moving sector encompassing concept artists, character artists, Course Features poster presentations, projects, environment artists, technical artists, in-game animators, What really sets this course apart from others is its practical, hands- management plans, refective – Single or Joint Honours. level designers and VFX specialists, as well as more general on emphasis throughout student learning activities. As a student journals, essays, exams Students studying Joint roles which may combine skillsets in smaller studios. at Worcester, you will enjoy a generous feldwork programme, and oral presentations. Honours have the option laboratory work, computer-based practicals, seminar discussions Consider this... In your frst year, the course will introduce you to concepts and to specialise in one subject Consider these... and so much more. These activities help you to understand subject Animation BA (Hons) p48 skills in game art development, in both 2D and 3D. You will through major/minor study Course Features Human Geography knowledge and develop a wide range of specialist and transferable progress, in your second year, to experiment and build on your from their second year – Local and residential BA (Hons) p111 skills, invaluable for employment or further study. We have strong BSc (Hons) with optional International Study Year with optional International (Hons) BSc Year Study
Physical Geography
creative and technical skills, including character and environment feldwork opportunities – Extensive industry links and links with local employers which provide opportunities for you to pipelines and group work. In your third year, you will have the in the UK, Europe, Africa BSc (Hons) p151 live project opportunities conduct exciting and innovative third-year research projects. Your Career opportunity to follow individual passions into major individual from high profle external and North America Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) p155 Our interdisciplinary portfolio projects, as well as growing your understanding organisations run in The Single Honours programme – Excellent access to specialist approach gives fexibility of professional practice both through guided research and collaboration with students has been accredited by the Royal equipment and resources in a practical team-based game development module. Geographical Society (with IBG). and a core skill base in BSc Computing: Computer including river monitoring Geography attractive to employers. The mandatory core modules throughout your course will help Game Design & Development stations, Unmanned Aerial Graduates have excellent you develop expertise in concept generation and visualisation, – State-of-the-art Game Art Study Abroad option* Vehicles (UAVs), well-equipped Your Career opportunities in a variety 3D modelling for environments, props and characters, 2D game studio, equipped with Dual- We are currently developing a new four-year course with the laboratories, surveying and Our previous graduates of careers that include development, motion capture and animation and user interface Screen High End Gaming same basic structure as our Geography BSc but you will spend mapping technology have gone on to a concept art, modelling, design. You can also choose to enhance your mandatory PCs, up-to-the-minute your third year studying geography and other subjects at an – Innovative approaches wide range of careers texturing, animation, subject modules with modern foreign languages which could industry standard software, English-speaking university abroad. After benefting from this to learning and teaching in areas such as: technical artist or indie support an optional study year or semester abroad. such as Substance Painter extended international experience, you will return to Worcester that engage with real- Environmental consultancy game developer. and Designer, and Autodesk for your fnal year with a wide range of additional study and world topics and issues The course is supported by links with regional game developers Flood prevention Maya and Motionbuilder; and life skills. This programme is currently subject to approval. This course also who offer mentoring, course development advice and hardware including HTC Vive Geographical information provides an ideal base networking opportunities, as well as a lively programme of systems (GIS) management VR Kit and Cintiq Tablets from which to go on to guest lectures from industry experts throughout the course. Urban planning postgraduate study. – Motion Capture Suite Local government Conservation Course Content Course Content Civil Service Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 • Heritage Tourism • Countryside Conservation Research • Game Art: Design, • Modelling, Rigging & • Pre-Production Practices • Geographical Investigations • Researching Geography & GIS & Agricultural Change Teaching Theory & Concepts Motion Capture • Game Art Individual • Dynamic Earth • Language module • Town & Country Planning Alternatively, you may • Game Construction 1 • Production Design Portfolio Project • Environment & Development • Risk, Resilience & Optional Study Abroad Year wish to continue to • Game Construction 2 • Digital Sculpting • Professional Practice I Sustainable Futures in Sub-Saharan Africa postgraduate study Year 3 • Core Skills 2D: Drawing • UI Design • Group Game • People & Place • Architecture & the and other professional & Digital Art Development Project • Dissertation in Geography Built Heritage qualifcations. • Game Development Year 2 • Core Skills 3D: Props • Supplementary Skills • Mountain Environments • Geographies of Disability • Game Art Environments • Highlands Field Course Overseas Field Course for Game Artists • Atmospheric Processes, Air • Core Skills 3D: • Mountain Landscapes & or Human Geography Pollution & its Modelling Character Creation Regular updates may mean Hazards or Rural-Urban Overseas Field Course • Ice Age Environments that exact module titles on the Geographies • Professional Placement course may differ. For a complete • Natural Hazards for Geographers Regular updates may mean list of available modules, • Meteorology & Climate • Earth Observation & that exact module titles on the please visit our website. course may differ. For a complete • River Monitoring & GIS Applications list of available modules, Assessment • River Conservation please visit our website. • Contemporary Issues in & Management Human Geography • Environmental Geology • Geographies of Development • Mountain Glaciers * Subject to approval • Climate Change: & Landscape Science & Policy • Political Geography 100 101 UCAS Code: Graphic Design, Advertising Single Honours: W210 * Joint Honours: see p42 Graphic Design BA (Hons) & Marketing BA (Hons) UCAS Code: WN25 BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements This course combines creative ability with expertise in computer Assessment Our degree has been specifcally designed in collaboration Assessment Requirements technology to develop excellent all-round communication with leading industry professionals, for anyone wanting to 104 UCAS tariff points A wide range of methods: A wide range of methods: 104 UCAS tariff points skills in graphic design, web design and multimedia. experience an agency style learning environment and work in Access to HE continuous assessment; practical creative projects; Access to HE diploma Throughout, there will be many opportunities for you to multidisciplinary creative teams, tackling real-world brand projects. diploma welcome refective development refective written reports; welcome work on live projects and briefs set by clients from design Read more: p191 journal; refective written To equip you with the right balance of conceptual, creative individual presentations; group Read more: p191 and advertising consultancies, publishing organisations, local reports; presentations; and practical skills the course focuses on original thinking presentations and creative essay. industries, sustainable design clients and national brands. and practical work. and innovation, so you learn about graphic design theory, big Graphic Design Graphic Design is an exciting, motivating programme, created advertising ideas, customer insights, narrative and storytelling Course Features by highly experienced and enthusiastic staff to match evolving and how to confdently present your ideas to clients. Course Features – Single Honours industry requirements. Starting before University entry, we Joint Honours – The course achieved an As your academic knowledge and practical abilities grow, we teach Consider these... provide advice and direction on your portfolio. We then foster a – National and international Two subjects, one degree. impressive 100% overall you about visual identity and brand language, design for print, Illustration BA (Hons) p114 communal spirit both throughout the course, and through links design competitions See all the options: p42 student satisfaction in the design for web, art direction, digital and social media marketing Product Design to industrial practitioners and our graduates so that we can learn – Public exhibition and Popular combinations: 2019 National Student Survey and how to cultivate your own entrepreneurial approach, preparing BA (Hons) p156 from their experiences after graduation, in the world of design. showcase of your work Animation BA (Hons) p48 – Course accolades and you to work alongside the very best in visual communication. You will be encouraged to develop your creative, imaginative – Excellent facilities include our Creative Media achievements are growing Graphic Design, Advertising & Marketing draws upon three and critical skills within a design context while gaining bespoke Digital Arts Centre BA (Hons) p77 and students on the course distinctive yet complementary disciplines and the teaching refects experience in design and professional practice. You will also and Art House Studios Illustration won a prestigious D&AD this. Across the course you will experience a variety of practical develop your presentation skills: face-to-face with real clients – Engaging methods of academic Your Career BA (Hons) p114 ‘New Blood’ design award and theoretical methods including; studio practice, interactive and both as an individual and as a member of a small team. and agency style tutoring Graphic Design, Advertising & Marketing this year for the frst time workshops, lectures, seminars, live briefs and internships. The balance of the There are regular visits to museums and exhibitions – You will be encouraged – Access to state-of- course is such that you The emphasis is on enabling you to develop all the in London, Bristol and live brief related day visits and to enter national and the-art facilities will be able to develop independent learning capabilities that will equip you for workshops too. There is also an annual opportunity to take international design – Opportunities for agency enough high-level skills future employment, as well as the academic qualifcation. Your Career part in a visit to a destination in mainland Europe. competitions. The ultimate internships and collaborations and understanding shop window for your work of Graphic Design, Graduates from this The course will also enable you to communicate effectively – A vibrant programme at Worcester is the Graduate Advertising & Marketing course have gone on to to different audiences and to develop all the key skills of award-winning Show in your fnal year, which to pursue specifc work in sectors such as: sought by employers, including writing and presentation, visiting lecturers provides the opportunity career opportunities, research and evaluation skills, and the ability to work – A wide range of creative Print publishing to show your work to the for example as a: independently and in small production teams. opportunities after graduation Graphic design public, your peer group, and Creative Director Web design This emphasis on professionalism has consistently resulted to potential employers Marketing Director in very high levels of graduate employability. Student Marketing – Excellent facilities include our Art Director performance is assessed entirely by course work. Television and flm bespoke Digital Arts Centre Copywriter and Art House Studios Online games Client Director Digital publishing Motion Graphics Designer Postgraduate study Course Content Creative Strategist Course Content Brand Manager Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Visual Planner • Design: Skills & Theory • Graphic Information • Major Project (mandatory) • Customer Insight & • Integrated Marketing • Visual Identity & Brand Digital Media Designer (mandatory) Design (mandatory) • Awards & Exhibition Marketing (Mandatory) Communications (Mandatory) Language (Mandatory) Communication Manager • Graphic Design & Typography • Publication Design (mandatory) • Graphic Design Skills & • Art Direction (Mandatory) • Digital & Social • Creative Digital Imaging (mandatory) • Live Brief Theory (Mandatory) • Design for Print Media Marketing • Illustration: Image & Text • Internet & Multimedia • 24-hour Pressure • The Big Advertising • Design for Web • Design Awards & Exhibitions (mandatory) Projects (mandatory) • Illustration & Printmaking Idea (Mandatory) • Business Innovation & • Natural Light Photography • Lifestyle Marketing • Concept Visualisation • Industry Brief • Concept Visualisation Entrepreneurship • Cultivating the (mandatory) • Motion Graphics • Green Design (Sustainable • Storytelling & Narrative Entrepreneur Mindset • Internship • Multimedia in Context • Children’s Book Design Graphic Design Practices) • Optional Modules offered • Optional Modules offered Regular updates may mean (mandatory) • Editorial & Advertising Regular updates may mean by the Language Centre by the Language Centre that exact module titles on the Illustration that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, list of available modules, please visit our website. please visit our website. * Subject to approval
102 103 Also in partnership with Halesowen College and Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College In partnership with The Learning Institute
UCAS Code: L511 FdSc, L513 CertHE Health & Social Care FdSc/CertHE Health & Wellbeing in Society FdSc UCAS Code: L535 FdSc
Requirements Studying this course will prepare you to work with children or Assessment This Foundation Degree intends to support the workforce in sectors Assessment Requirements FdSc/CertHE young people, vulnerable adults, older people, individuals with caring for children, young people and vulnerable adults by providing 32 UCAS tariff points Wide variety of assessment Assessment methods include 32 UCAS tariff points disabilities or chronic disease and people with mental health specialised professional knowledge for practitioners. It provides Access to HE types, including practical coursework assessments such Access to HE diploma problems and within social care. An essential element of the the opportunity for exploration of factors that infuence the health diploma welcome assessment, coursework as essays, reports, critical welcome course is work-based learning. You will work in a health or social and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults as Shortlisted applicants assignments, refective refections, portfolios, project Evidence of Level 2 care placement in order to enable you to develop and apply well as wider societal issues related to health and wellbeing. It may be invited to an practice and portfolio work, work and presentations. literacy is required knowledge and skills to the support of service users. This Foundation will do this via the exploration of health as a human experience applicant day where you project work, individual Degree meets the National Occupational Standards for this mediated by individual, societal and global contexts. The nature Shortlisted applicants may will be provided with and group presentations, be invited to an applicant day sector and has been designed in partnership with employers. of health studies entails interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary Course Features further information case studies and reports. where you will be provided approaches where you will develop the skills necessary to – The use of weekly learning Enhanced Disclosure Health & Social Care is a rapidly changing, complex and with further information & Barring Service and understand the complex and diverse nature of the subject. sessions, either face-to-face
Health & Social Care Care & Social Health multidimensional area in terms of study and practice. The course Enhanced Disclosure Course Features in local venues or live online, health check required offers authentic and innovative work-based learning as an integral The Foundation Degree will support you to recognise issues relating and Barring Service and
– A signifcant component of the enabling you to balance study, Society in & Wellbeing Health Read more: p191 part of its design. You become involved in a two-way process of to equal opportunities and diversity and identify appropriate health check required course consists of work-based work and home demands higher-level learning, with an ongoing interplay of theory and courses of action in relation to such issues. In addition, you will Read more: p191 learning. Applicants who practice and where one environment supports learning in the be able to argue the need to value the primacy of individual’s – Local delivery in a study are not currently employed other. You will also have a positive impact on service provision interests and wellbeing while complying with complex interplay group supports you to be in an environment working through a range of innovative projects which are developed of economic, professional, ethical and legal obligations. successful in your study in a health or social care Consider these... and designed in partnership with service users and carers. – A requirement of attendance setting will need to secure a Work based learning provides you with a key opportunity to connect Applied Health & Social at two weekend conferences The degree can be studied full-time over two years. The taught placement in a suitable setting, your academic and professional learning. You will need to be in a Consider this... Care BA (Hons) each year is structured to component of the course will normally be delivered on one day equating to one day a week weekly work placement averaging 7 hours per week and provide Mental Health & Wellbeing Top-up Degree p49 support you to engage with a week across two semesters per year. A one year CertHE is also for the duration of the course evidence of a minimum of 200 hours over each year of the degree. of Children & Young Child & Adolescent Mental students on your course People FdSc p135 available, students who successfully complete this may then or 200 hours in each year Health FdSc p70 from across the country progress to the Foundation Degree. – Flexible programme to meet Location of Study Mental Health FdSc/ – You will share your learning needs for specifc CertHE p134 This University of Worcester award is delivered by the partner study with students Location of Study contexts or service user groups institution The Learning Institute. Delivery venues range across across a small number of Your Career This course is delivered at the University of Worcester and Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London and Somerset, interrelated programmes You will be well placed also in partnership at Halesowen College and Herefordshire, (though not on the University of Worcester campus). Ludlow and North Shropshire College (Hereford Campus). to work in support roles Your Career in statutory, voluntary Progression and private organisations Health and social care On completion, you are eligible to apply for direct entry to a third year BSc or BA (Hons) Top- including children’s is increasingly delivered centres or school settings. by a range of different up Degree at the University of Worcester, for example BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health or BA (Hons) Applied Health & Social Care. Satisfactory completion of the Foundation Alternatively, you may practitioners in a wide choose to go onto further variety of settings. Degree may also provide a route into the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme, subject to selection and Course Content recruitment processes. The option also exists for those students who complete the Foundation study at degree level. Graduates can expect Year 1 Year 2 greater employability Degree, who are also working in a healthcare setting with access to a nurse mentor to complete a Progression 2+2 route, gaining direct entry to Year 2 of the University of Worcester BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult • Supporting Academic Skills • Understanding our Personal and enhanced promotion On completion, you are or Mental Health) programme. This is subject to selection and recruitment processes, availability • Development across & Professional Selves prospects. There will be eligible to apply for direct of places and completion of Recognition of Prior Learning. There are also opportunities to progress the Lifespan • Human Anatomy & Conditions opportunities open to entry to a third year onto paramedic training, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work. you in health and care • Introducing Health • Applying Psychology to Health BSc or BA (Hons) Top- sectors, voluntary and & Wellbeing & Social Care Practices up Degree, for example private organisations. Course Content • Professional Enquiry • Professional Practice in Action BSc (Hons) Child & Alternatively, you may • Promoting the Enabling • Therapeutic Interventions & Adolescent Mental Health • Health & Social Care: • Individual Project Work- choose to go onto further • Effective Communication Environment Interpersonal Communication or BA (Hons) Applied study at degree level. & Ethical Practice Legislation, Policy based Learning Health & Social Care. & Best Practice • Understanding & Promoting Regular updates may mean The course can be used Health & Wellbeing • Understanding Teamworking that exact module titles on the Regular updates may to support you on your Across the Life Course in Professional Practice course may differ. For a complete mean that exact module route into teacher training. • Personal & Professional • Applied Human Biology & list of available modules, titles on the course may Satisfactory completion Development in the Workplace Managing Health Conditions please visit our website. differ. For a complete list of the Foundation Degree of available modules, may also provide a route • Applied Research & • Reviewing Academic Literature All modules are subject to please visit our website. into the BSc (Hons) Evidence-based Practice in Health & Social Care re-approval from 2020/21. Nursing programme, subject to selection and recruitment processes.
104 105 UCAS Code: * Single Honours: V100 UCAS Code: C841 Health Psychology BSc (Hons) History BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements The BSc Health Psychology course deals with the impact Worcester has a long-standing reputation for offering an exciting and Requirements Assessment Assessment of psychology on the motivations, thoughts and feelings stimulating History course delivered in a supportive and informal 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment We employ a broad range of 112 UCAS tariff points underpinning human health related behaviours. This atmosphere. This course offers you the opportunity to study the Access to HE diploma types, including research assessment types designed (Single Hons) specialised, British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited political, cultural, and social history of Britain, Europe, and the
welcome reports, case studies, essays, to help you develop key 104 UCAS tariff points History degree, focuses on how we can apply the knowledge of wider world from the sixteenth century onwards, through a range Read more: p191 literature reviews, presentations transferable skills in analysis, (Joint Hons) psychology to enable us to promote healthier lifestyles e.g. of distinctive and engaging modules. You can study, for example, and examinations. research and communication. Access to HE by losing weight and stopping smoking by exploring ways in the history of Ireland, Japan, the Atlantic slave trade, imperialism, These include essays, document diploma welcome which we can facilitate positive health behaviour change. witchcraft, numerous aspects of World War II, and much more. Course Features analysis, presentations, book and Read more: p191 Through understanding the application of health psychology you A History degree prepares you for a wide range of careers and flm reviews, and examinations.
Health Psychology Psychology Health – Single Honours Consider these... will also gain skills that can be applied to improving the healthcare you will develop analytical, communication, research, and – This course makes you Clinical Psychology system and supporting people to manage chronic health and organisational skills that are highly valued by employers. You Course Features eligible for Graduate Basis for BSc (Hons) p71 illness. With a core focus on health psychology this degree also will have numerous opportunities for volunteering and work Chartered Membership of the – Study the course as Counselling Psychology combines core areas of psychology with exploration of research experience, which take advantage of the department’s strong Joint Honours British Psychological Society single or joint honours BSc (Hons) p76 into issues such as eating disorders, pain and stress management. links with the media and heritage industries in the region. Two subjects, one degree. – The Single Honours course – Experienced, supportive Business Psychology All our courses have been designed to develop you as the The frst year of the course is designed to support your transition See all the options: p42 is accredited by the British and research-active staff BSc (Hons) p66 psychologist of the future. From innovative and career- to studying History at University as you encounter a range of new Popular combinations: Psychological Society – Develops you as a Forensic Psychology focused assessments to understanding the challenges and exciting topics. The second and third years enable you to study critical thinker and Archaeology & Heritage BSc (Hons) p99 global societies will face in the future, including; artifcial the types of history that appeal to you, with increasing emphasis on independent researcher Studies BA (Hons) p51 Psychology intelligence, automation and big data, your course will equip selecting your own areas of research in the fnal year. The content of English Literature – Optional work BSc (Hons) p158 you with the skills and aptitude to make a difference, whilst many modules beneft from the internationally renowned research BA (Hons) p91 providing you with experiential opportunities. Courses are and publications of the experienced staff. Throughout your time experience module Sport & Exercise Psychology Journalism BA (Hons) p121 BSc (Hons) p170 accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), putting at Worcester you will beneft from working with lecturers who – Opportunity to study Politics Degrees p154 you in a great position when you’re starting your career. are dedicated, passionate and, above all, extremely supportive. abroad in second year Sociology BA (Hons) p162 In the BSc Health Psychology, you will be taught by specialist practitioners, whose work is underpinned by contemporary research. Staff work in both research and clinical practice, building on their Your Career strong links with the local community and the NHS, particularly Your career in psychology Worcestershire Strategic Health Authority. You will learn from real- Your Career starts here, and your world experience, share in cutting-edge research and experience a lecturers will work with genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate. The course prepares you you to help you shape to undertake further your career path in a training or postgraduate variety of ways. They will research and to work in a recommend for example: Course Content Course Content range of areas including: further study in the area Law and policing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Making of the Modern World • Witchcraft & the Devil Regular updates may mean of Health Psychology • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins • Psychology Research Project • Ideology & Confict in • British Imperialism 1784-1972 that exact module titles on the Accountancy and including the cutting- course may differ. For a complete fnancial services in Society* and the Mind* • Approaches to Treatment Europe Since 1789 • Atlantic Slave Trade edge research carried list of available modules, Media and marketing out at the University of • Psychological Literacy • The Individual and • Historical Research • Studying & Reconstructing • Stress, Health & Illness please visit our website. Historical research and Worcester, opportunities & the Mind* the Social World* • Mental Health & Mental Illness • Politics, Religion & Society the Past heritage industries for volunteering, and • Becoming a Psychologist • Being a Psychologist* in Ireland Since 1690 • Jack the Ripper: History, international experiences • Business Psychology Hospitality and retail • Therapeutic Approaches • Evolution & Human Behaviour • The ‘American Century’, Literature & Myth such as a year or • Human Development* Public service and in Psychology • Making a Difference* 1917-2001 • History Work administration semester abroad. • Coaching Psychology • Health & Health Behaviours • Applied Psychological Science • The German Empire Experience Module Teaching and social work • Health Psychology in Practice * These modules are • Japan’s World, 1854-1951 • The ‘Good War’: The USA • Applied Sports Psychology subject to approval • Home Fronts: Myths, & World War Two • Positive Psychology Narratives, Images • Britain from the Age of • Health Psychology & Experiences Faith to the Rise of Class • Cyberpsychology • Nazi Germany • Confict, Stability & Change: Regular updates may mean Twentieth-Century Britain that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete * Subject to approval list of available modules, please visit our website. 106 107 UCAS Code: Single Honours: B150 Joint Honours: see p42 Human Biology BSc (Hons) Human Biology MBiol UCAS Code: CC11 MBiol
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Explore the biology of human beings, and their relationship We are living through an age of unprecedented scientifc discovery, Requirements Assessment Assessment with their environment. Our stimulating course is taught by with mapping of the human genome and potential of stem cell 96 UCAS tariff points must Wide range of assessment types, A variety of assessment methods 96 UCAS tariff points must enthusiastic, experienced tutors who have a real passion for research revolutionising understanding of how our bodies work. include A Level Biology including seminar papers, tests, have been devised to test a include A Level Biology their subject. Specialist laboratory and computing facilities are and A Level in another practical reports, presentations The University of Worcester adopts a practical approach to learning, range of skills. Assessment and A Level in another science, Maths or Statistics excellent and the course features a practical, hands-on emphasis. science, Maths or Statistics and examinations (including with new laboratories equipped with the latest technologies, so types include seminar papers, Not only does this help you to understand key concepts, it also 104 UCAS tariff points must practical examinations). you can get hands-on with the topics that interest you the most. tests, reports, presentations and 104 UCAS tariff points must provides you with the specialist skills demanded by employers. Human Biology include A Level Biology examinations (including practical include A Level Biology Access to HE You will enjoy a friendly, supportive learning environment; In Year 1 you will develop an understanding of structure and Access to HE Human Biology examinations). You will write at Worcester, you are not just another face in the crowd. Course Features functions of living organisms. In Years 2 and 3 the modules diploma in Biology/ a report and undertake a viva diploma in Biology/ Single Honours students will become more specialised. Subjects central to Human Biology Science welcome In your frst year you will develop a comprehensive understanding for your Year 4 dissertation. Science welcome take a module on project and such as Cell Biology are delivered in double modules for suitable Other qualifcations will of the structure and functions of living organisms appropriate Other qualifcations will career development in Year 2 development of the subject and for delivery of important skills. be taken into account to the course. Subjects central to Human Biology such as Cell be taken into account when considering your that not only prepares you for Course Features when considering your Biology and Physiology are delivered in double modules to allow Years 1 to 3 contain the same modules as the BSc (Hons) course, application. Typical BTEC the fnal year research project – Study in a friendly and application. Typical BTEC for suitable development of the subject and for the delivery of which offers excellent practical hands-on experience. In Year 3 entry would be DMM but also enables you to refect supportive environment entry would be DMM important subject-specifc and generic skills. In Years 2 and 3 the you undertake a research project which will have been designed in Read more: p191 on the skills you have gained Read more: p191 modules become more specialised. In Systems Physiology I, you Year 2. Past topics have included amplifcation of ancient human – Excellent industry links and prepares you for your will gain detailed understanding of the cardiovascular, respiratory, DNA, relationship between ACTN3 gene, 577 SNP allele variations (e.g. Shimadzu, NHS) biological career after university. gastrointestinal and renal systems. In Systems Physiology II, we and speed/strength performance phenotypes, and antimicrobial – Research Project cover neurophysiology and neuroendocrine physiology in detail. The Single Honours course effects of curry spices. Year 4 modules are shared with all Biological – Staff active in biomedical is accredited by the Royal Science Integrated Masters courses but subject specialisation will Joint Honours In your fnal year, you will undertake a research project which research, for informed and Consider this... Society of Biology be achieved by varying selection of topics within each module. up-to-date teaching Two subjects, one degree. is a double module, designed in Year 2. Past topics have included: Human Biology Applied and commercial research is a unique aspect of our – Increase employment See all the options: p42. • Amplifcation of ancient human DNA BSc (Hons) p108 Popular combinations: Integrated Masters programme compared with other institutions. chances for scientifc • The antimicrobial effects of mouthwash against oral bioflms It will offer students valuable insights into applied and commercial jobs or PhD degrees Human Nutrition • Relationship between caffeine consumption research rather than just pure research. The module takes BSc (Hons) p112 – Option to transfer to BSc and memory retention advantage of current commercial/applied research expertise in (Hons) Human Biology Your Career Psychology our Charles Darwin Laboratories including the specialised pollen BSc (Hons) p158 • Intake of essential fatty acids and cognition and aerobiology research unit that researches common allergies. The course prepares you in young and aged individuals for a number of career • Second to fourth digit ratio and correlations with paths including: aggression, memory retention and handedness Pharmaceutical Industry Your Career Medical and laboratory This course will prepare you commercial representatives for a number of different Course Content Course Content Postgraduate studies career paths including: including Masters in Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules Year 4 Dietetics, Physician Pharmaceutical Industry Associate and other • Cell Biology • Molecular Genetics • Systems Physiology II • Cell Biology • Microbiology • Research Methods Medical and laboratory MSc options commercial representatives • Health & Disease • Human Genetics • Research Project • Health & Disease • Medical Forensic Science • Applied & Postgraduate research Postgraduate studies • Introduction to • Systems Physiology 1 • Mammalian Reproduction • Introduction to • Molecular & Cellular Biology Commercial Research degrees including including Masters in Human Nutrition • Project & Career Development Human Nutrition • Integrated Masters Thesis/ MPhil and PhD Year 3: Optional modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Dietetics, Physician Associate • Introduction to Human • Introduction to Human Project in Human Biology Routes into medical and other MSc options Year 2: Optional modules • Parasitology • Systems Physiology II and dental schools Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Regular updates may mean Postgraduate research • Research Project • Microbiology • Pharmacology that exact module titles on the Teacher training degrees including Year 1: Optional modules Year 1: Optional modules • Medical Forensic Science • Genomics & Bioinformatics • Mammalian Reproduction Graduate NHS Scientist MPhil and PhD • Introduction to Biological • Introduction to Biological course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, Training Programme Routes into medical Chemistry & Genetics • Molecular & Cellular Biology • The Biochemistry of Cancer Chemistry & Genetics Year 3: Optional modules please visit our website. and dental schools OR A language offered by Regular updates may mean OR A language offered by • Parasitology the Language Centre the Language Centre Teacher training that exact module titles on the • Pharmacology course may differ. For a complete Graduate NHS Scientist Year 2: Mandatory modules • Genomics & Bioinformatics Training Programme list of available modules, • Molecular Genetics • The Biochemistry of Cancer Assistant technicians in the please visit our website. • Human Genetics NHS and private sector • Systems Physiology 1 • Project & Career Development
108 109 Human Biology with a Human Geography BA (Hons) * UCAS Code: L701 UCAS Code: B155 Foundation Year BSc (Hons) with optional International Study Year Joint Honours: see p42 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements There are fantastic graduate career Assessment Never have questions of social, economic, cultural and Assessment Requirements opportunities right across the Biological political change been so central to our lives as they are For the BSc (Hons) A variety of assessment techniques are employed Our approach focuses on 104-120 UCAS tariff points Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare today – in our hyperaccelerated culture, change is fast and Human Biology with to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your coursework with assessment Access to HE diploma Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology. dynamic. Human Geography is your opportunity to answer a Foundation Year you knowledge, skills and understanding. These may methods that also include welcome should have a GCSE (or some of the great questions of our time; questions of people All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong include: practical and project reports, group poster presentations, projects, Read more: p191 equivalent) pass in English and planet. This course explores some of the economic, practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an presentations, tests and formal examinations. essays, seminar presentations, cultural, social and political issues which are fundamental Read more: p191 exciting career. This applied approach gives you oral presentations, refective to our understanding of our rapidly changing world. the opportunity to develop a range of skills and Course Features journals and exams. expertise to boost your graduate employability. What really sets this course apart from others is its practical, hands- – A friendly, supportive learning on emphasis. As a student at Worcester, you will enjoy a generous This is a carefully designed Foundation Year environment and individual support Course Features Consider these... feldwork programme, seminars, computer-based practicals and to help you make sure you have the right mix from a personal academic tutor – Local and residential Geography Your Career so much more. These activities help you to understand subject of skills and knowledge to progress onto Level feldwork opportunities in BSc (Hons) p101
Graduates in Human – Staff are active in biomedical research, leading with optional InternationalBA (Hons) Year Study
knowledge and develop a wide range of specialist and transferable 4 of the BSc (Hons) Human Biology at the the UK, Europe and Africa Physical Geography Biology go on to have to informed and up-to-date teaching skills, invaluable for employment or further study. We have University of Worcester. If you don’t currently BSc (Hons) p151 careers in a very wide range – A strong emphasis on practical strong links with local employers which provide opportunities – Excellent access to specialist of felds. These include: have the entry requirements to go straight onto equipment and resources Primary & Outdoor and laboratory work for you to conduct exciting and innovative research projects. Education BA (Hons) p155 working in high-tech a degree in these subject areas, then successful including state-of-the- – Modern laboratories, specialist equipment research laboratories in completion of our Foundation Year will prepare The Single Honours programme art mapping technologies academia and the bioscience you for the next stage of your journey. and an inspiring environment for you to gain has been accredited by the Royal
Human Biology with a Foundation Year Year a Foundation with Biology Human and Unmanned Aerial industries, teaching and practical skills and develop your interests Geographical Society (with IBG). lecturing, healthcare If you study at the University of Worcester, Vehicles (UAVs) – Excellent teaching staff who are committed and veterinary services, you will fnd yourself part of a dynamic, – Innovative approaches Your Career science writing, medical to helping students achieve their goals Study Abroad option*
forward-thinking University with excellent to learning and teaching Geography Human sales, and policymaking. teaching staff and frst-class facilities to We are currently developing a new four-year course with the that engage with real- Our previous graduates Some students are using support you right through your studies. same basic structure as our Human Geography BA, but you will world topics and issues have gone on to a Human Biology as a route spend your third year studying geography and other subjects at wide range of careers into medical school. an English-speaking university abroad. After benefting from this in areas such as: On successful completion extended international experience, you will return to Worcester Environmental consultancy of your Foundation Year, for your fnal year with a wide range of additional study and you will be eligible to Geographical information life skills. This programme is currently subject to approval. progress onto the BSc systems (GIS) management (Hons) Human Biology at Urban planning the University of Worcester. Local government Course Content Course Content Conservation Foundation Year (Year 0) Year 1: Optional modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Year 1 Optional Study Abroad Year Regular updates may mean Civil Service Research The BSc (Hons) Human • Introduction to Biological • Systems Physiology II • Geographical Investigations Year 3 that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete Teaching Biology with a Foundation Chemistry & Genetics • Research Project • People & Place • Dissertation in Human list of available modules, Year comprises four OR A language offered by Geography International NGOs • Mammalian Reproduction • Introduction to Sustainability please visit our website. mandatory modules: the Language Centre Alternatively, you may • Global Challenges & • Changing Places Year 3: Optional modules wish to continue to • The Chemistry of Life Year 2: Mandatory modules Sustainable Futures Overseas Field Course • Parasitology postgraduate study • Earth, Life & Diversity • Molecular Genetics • Professional Placement and other professional • Pharmacology Year 2 for Geographers • Essential Skills for Scientists • Human Genetics qualifcations. • Genomics & Bioinformatics • Highlands Field Course • Science in Practice • Systems Physiology 1 • Political Geography • Researching Human • The Biochemistry of Cancer • Countryside Conservation Human Biology BSc • Project & Career Development Geography & GIS Regular updates may mean & Agricultural Change • Rural-Urban Geographies Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules that exact module titles on the • Town & Country Planning • Contemporary Issues in • Cell Biology • Microbiology course may differ. For a complete • Architecture & the Human Geography • Health & Disease • Medical Forensic Science list of available modules, Built Heritage please visit our website. • Geographies of Development • Introduction to • Molecular & Cellular Biology • Environment & Development Human Nutrition • Climate Change: in Sub-Saharan Africa Science & Policy • Introduction to Human • Geographies of Disability Anatomy & Physiology • Heritage Tourism & Place Promotion • Language module * Subject to approval
110 111 UCAS Code: Human Nutrition with a Single Honours: B400 Joint Honours: see p42 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) Foundation Year BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: B450 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements The Human Nutrition course at the University of Worcester Develop key practical skills such as the assessment of nutrient Requirements
Assessment Assessment offers you an opportunity to explore the connections status via anthropometry and biochemical testing, dietary 96 UCAS tariff points must We use a wide range of A variety of assessment For the BSc (Hons) between food constituents, diet and health, with an analysis, food analysis, and client and employer engagement. include A Level Biology assessment types, including techniques are employed to Human Nutrition with emphasis on practical experience and real life scenarios. and A Level in another seminar papers, posters, There are fantastic graduate career opportunities right across give you the opportunity to a Foundation Year you science, Maths or Statistics should have a GCSE (or The course will look in detail at the functions of nutrients and refective reports, presentations the Biological Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare Sciences, demonstrate your knowledge, equivalent) pass in English 104 UCAS tariff points must other bioactive compounds. We will consider the processes that and examinations (including Clinical Nutrition to Forensics and Animal Biology. skills and understanding. include A Level Biology change the amounts and activity of these components as they practical examinations), designed These may include: practical Read more: p191 All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong practical Access to HE travel from farm to food, the factors that affect our ability to to develop a range of skills that and project reports, group diploma welcome emphasis, designed to prepare you for an exciting career. This Human Nutrition utilise them as they journey from mouth to metabolism and the can be transferred to a wide presentations, tests and applied approach gives you the opportunity to develop a range Other qualifcations will consequences of insuffciency and imbalance on human health. variety of work environments. formal examinations. be taken into account of skills and expertise to boost your graduate employability. We will look at our changing nutritional requirements as we grow when considering your This is a carefully designed Foundation Year to help you make sure Your Career application. Typical BTEC and age; the consequences of poor nutrition; and the work being Course Features Course Features you have the right mix of skills and knowledge to progress onto Level Graduates in Human entry would be DMM undertaken to improve the quality of food in our communities. – The Human Nutrition course – 100% overall satisfaction 4 of the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at the University of Worcester. Nutrition go on to have is a science-based degree in the National Student Read more: p191 You will have opportunities to develop a wide range of skills If you don’t currently have the entry requirements to go straight onto careers in a very wide range Survey for three years of felds. These include: including research, data collection and analysis, communication – The Single Honours course a degree in these subject areas, then successful completion of our develops all the competency running (2015-2017) working in high-tech skills, critical evaluation, dietary analysis and laboratory techniques. Foundation Year will prepare you for the next stage of your journey. research laboratories You will also develop presentational and teamwork skills and areas required by the – Covers the key professional If you study at the University of Worcester, you will fnd yourself part in academia and the the confdence to operate in a variety of environments. Association for Nutrition competencies as published by of a dynamic, forward-thinking University with excellent teaching staff bioscience industries, Joint Honours – A friendly, supportive the Association of Nutrition Human Nutrition with a Foundation Year Taught by registered nutritionists and other experienced and frst-class facilities to support you right through your studies. teaching and lecturing, Two subjects, one degree. learning environment and – A friendly, supportive health sciences, clinical staff, there will be ample opportunity to gain both See all the options: p42 individual support from a learning environment and and industrial nutrition, laboratory and theoretical skills in a hands-on approach Popular combinations: personal academic tutor individual support from a science writing, medical that allows the development of intellectual, practical and personal academic tutor sales, as well as employment Human Biology social skills relevant to the work of a nutritionist. with local and national BSc (Hons) p108 – Excellent teaching staff who government agencies are committed to helping Psychology On successful completion of BSc (Hons) p158 students achieve their goals your Foundation Year, you will be eligible to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition at the Your Career University of Worcester Nutritionists who can look at evidence and make measured and reasoned judgments are required as: Clinical nutritionists Course Content Course Content Nutritional communicators Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Foundation Year (Year 0) Human Nutrition BSc Year 3 Managers of health • Introduction to • The Food Supply Chain • Public Health Nutrition The BSc (Hons) Human • Public Health Nutrition food shops Year 1 Human Nutrition • Integrated Human Metabolism • Nutrition through the Nutrition with a Foundation • Nutrition through the Nutritionists in local and Year comprises four • Introduction to national government • Introduction to Human • Project & Career Development Human Life Cycle Human Nutrition Human Life Cycle Anatomy & Physiology mandatory modules: Corporate and individual • Human Systems Physiology • Human Nutrition & • Introduction to Human • Human Nutrition & consultants • An Introduction to Disease Management • The Chemistry of Life Disease Management • Work Experience Anatomy & Physiology Sustainability Public health nutritionists • Systems Physiology II • Earth, Life & Diversity • An Introduction to • Systems Physiology II Industrial nutritionists • Health & Disease • Research Project • Essential Skills for Scientists Sustainability • Research Project Research and • Cell Biology Regular updates may mean • Science in Practice • Health & Disease Regular updates may mean postgraduate study that exact module titles on the • Cell Biology that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, Year 2 list of available modules, please visit our website. • The Food Supply Chain please visit our website. • Integrated Human Metabolism • Project & Career Development • Human Systems Physiology • Work Experience 112 113 In partnership with The Learning Institute
UCAS Code: Single Honours: W220 Joint Honours: see p42 Illustration BA (Hons) Inclusive Education FdA UCAS Code: X365 FdA
BA (Hons)
Requirements Illustration is an exciting and popular feld of contemporary visual Assessment An understanding of the barriers to inclusion and equity is critical Assessment Requirements practice with ever expanding horizons. From picture books and if we are to ensure that children and young people achieve an 104 UCAS tariff points Refective reports; practical Assessment methods include 32 UCAS tariff points comics to political commentary and experimental image making. enjoyable and fulflling life. Whilst studying this Foundation Degree Access to HE work; tutor-, self- and coursework assessments Access to HE diploma Illustrators are cultural agents illuminating and communicating ideas you will explore some of the factors directly related to the child or diploma welcome peer-assessment. such as essays, reports, welcome and stories into visual formats. Illustrators are problem solvers with young person that infuence their engagement with learning and Shortlisted applicants may critical refections, portfolios Evidence of level 2
Illustration excellent communication skills, and in today’s connected world education as well as wider issues in education or society as a whole. be invited to provide a and presentations. literacy is required they work with clients on local, national and international levels. Course Features portfolio for consideration Inclusion is a collective effort whereby diverse groups or individuals Current or recent experience – Single or Joint Honours Inclusive Education Read more: p191 The Illustration course at Worcester, now housed in the Art are culturally and socially accepted, welcomed, and equally Course Features of working with learners, House – a world-class studio environment, will introduce you – A focus on employability treated. During this course, you will learn about how inclusive such as employment – The use of weekly learning to the contemporary world of image making, and how to make and on the international education can be achieved by putting in place practices which or work in a voluntary sessions, either face-to-face use of a wide variety of media and formats to communicate illustration environment enable individuals with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences capacity within a work learning in local venues ideas. Traditional print based media such as printmaking, – Creative use of traditional to learn together openly, respectfully and collaboratively. setting, is desirable or online, enabling you Joint Honours drawing and collage are explored alongside digital technologies techniques or digital Disclosure and Barring As a result of this course, you will make a signifcant difference by to balance study, work Service check required Two subjects, one degree. and tools in order that you develop your own personal style technology in state-of- providing support and guidance to children and young people when and home demands Read more: p191 See all the options: p42 and your optimum way of working as an illustrator. the-art facilities including they need it. You will study with like-minded people across a range – Local delivery in a study Popular combinations: Art House Studios During your time on the course there are opportunities to meet of other related professional roles based in your own community. group supports you to be national and international publishers, illustrators and researchers – A comprehensive foundation Animation BA (Hons) p48 As work based practice is a key part of integrating your successful in your study in the feld of illustration. Worcester’s International Centre for in drawing techniques Creative Writing academic and professional learning on this course, you have – A requirement of attendance the Picture Book in Society (ICPBS) also organises exhibitions and and life drawing BA (Hons) p78 the potential to earn whilst you learn. You will need to engage at two weekend (Friday Consider these... events and has its own international picture book competition. – Course content covers Fine Art BA (Hons) p94 in work-based learning, either in an employed or voluntary evening and Saturday daytime) the history and theory Learning & Education In the frst year you will be offered a comprehensive foundation capacity, for a minimum of 7 hours a week and provide evidence study sessions each year is FdA p127 Graphic Design of illustration BA (Hons) p102 in drawing techniques and image making skills. In Year 2 we cover of a minimum of 200 hours over each year of the degree. structured to support you to Teaching & Learning many applications of illustration such as picture books, graphic – Theory is embedded in engage with students on your FdA p174 novels and zines, editorial and lifestyle illustrations, reportage, modules and not taught Location of Study course from across the country book arts and experimental illustration. In the third year we guide in a separate contextual This University of Worcester award is delivered by the partner you onto your professional path through live briefs, competitions, study module institution The Learning Institute. Delivery venues range across independent projects and self-promotional exhibitions or material. – Our Illustration staff are Your Career Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London and Somerset, Your Career internationally published, As the media industries Studying illustration at Worcester also enables you to gain a (though not on the University of Worcester campus). exhibited and acclaimed and The course can provide you expand, graduates will fnd wide range of transferable skills, such as self-presentation and will bring you into contact with the self-confdence, career opportunities in: good teamworking skills such as communication and negotiation, with the contemporary skills and knowledge alongside pragmatic and wide ranging research skills including Authorial and/or illustration environment to develop your career commissioned the ability to identify and solve problems, and the ability to working with children and freelance illustration analyse and understand the cultural importance of illustration. young people. You will Graphic design be well prepared to work Teaching in education settings, Course Content Course Content children's centre working Publishing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 or additional care provision Concept art for games in statutory, voluntary and and animation • Illustration: Origins & • Visual Statement (mandatory) • Final Research Project • Supporting Academic Skills • Understanding our Personal private organisations. Story writing Function (mandatory) • Illustration Forms & (mandatory) • Human Growth & & Professional Selves Studio management • Drawing (mandatory) Genres (mandatory) • Professional Practice Development • Agency in Children Progression Advertising • Illustration: Digital • Book Arts & Creative (mandatory) • Introducing Inclusive Education & Young People On completion, you are Postgraduate study Processes (mandatory) Publishing (mandatory) • Contemporary Practice • Professional Enquiry • Practitioner Enquiry in Action eligible to apply for direct • Illustration & Printmaking • Location Drawing & (mandatory) • Assessing & Evaluating entry to a third year BSc or • Promoting the Enabling BA (Hons) Top-up Degree, • Design: Skills & Theory Reportage (mandatory) • Authorial Practice (mandatory) Environment Provision to Promote Inclusion of Individuals & Groups for example BA (Hons) • Creative Digital Imaging • Sequential Illustration • Negotiated Project Professional Practice • Discourses in Disability • Creative Typography • 2D Animation Regular updates may mean Top-up in the South West and London or the BA • Animation: Origins • Stop Motion Animation that exact module titles on the Regular updates may mean (Hons) Education Studies & Functions • Publication Design course may differ. For a complete that exact module titles on the list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete delivered at the University • Character & Characterisation • Children’s Book Design please visit our website. list of available modules, of Worcester. This may • Image & Text (mandatory) please visit our website. subsequently provide a route into teaching through a PGCE (Primary) or school-led programme. 114 115 In partnership with Iron Mill College, Exeter and Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College In partnership with Iron Mill College, Exeter Integrative Counselling UCAS Code: B9K0 UCAS Code: 52B8, A 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, confdent 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
requirements of 100 hours designing a research proposal on a chosen area and undertake to gain new understanding, deeper self-awareness, greater groups, refective practice, case professional portfolio, process 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or minimum, or equivalent. a negotiated work-based learning project of your choice. confdence, and feel well-resourced personally and professionally. above) including English Applicants not meeting presentation, and project work. groups, refective practice, case this requirement will be The programme encourages a wider view of counselling in the In addition, your supervised The course focuses attention on the importance, quality and presentation, recorded client 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 1
individually assessed by 21st century, including the exciting developments in the present placement (counselling hours) depth of relationship as the central component of therapeutic work discussed with examiner Integrative Counselling A Level (or equivalent) at the Programme Leader, and the future of the profession. It includes experiential and practice will allow you to apply work. It provides an opportunity to be part of a creative, and project work. In addition, Grade C or above and a and must provide further theoretical learning in a unique classroom setting, with outstanding your learning and gain valuable developing, supportive group, and make lifelong friendships. your supervised placement maximum of 3 A Levels. evidence of qualifcations individual support from our highly experienced teaching team. experience and confdence. practice will allow you to apply Teaching takes place one day per week at Iron Mill College. During Applicants not meeting at Level 5 or higher your learning and gain valuable Teaching takes place one day per week at Iron Mill College Assessment methods include the two years of the course, participants are also required to these requirements will Be in practice as a experience and confdence. in Exeter or Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire case discussions, work-based undertake approximately 60-100 hours of work-based learning, be individually assessed counsellor. It is expected for other appropriate College (Hereford Campus). During the course, you are report and presentations, at least 40 hours of personal therapy and, after six months that as qualifed counsellors, qualifcations and/or Integrative Counselling Course Features students will enter the also required to undertake approximately 30-50 hours of research proposals and essays. and having passed a ‘competence to practice’ assessment, 100 experience, and will be programme with counselling work-based learning, 20 hours of personal therapy and also hours of placement (one-to-one client counselling work) with – Qualifes graduates to practice required to demonstrate practice arranged in advance continue your counselling practice (achieving a minimum of Course Features appropriate levels of supervision. You will also need to allow time as professional counsellors their ability to study Be willing to undertake 50 counselling hours during the programme) with supervision for independent guided study and assessment preparation. at this level – Graduates of the Foundation – Accredited by the British a DBS (Disclosure & to BACP requirements. You will also need to allow time for Degree (FdA) in Integrative As well as attending timetabled teaching days at the college (one Association for Counselling Be willing to undertake Barring Service) check, independent guided study and assessment preparation. Counselling and the FdA day per week), you will spend time attending placement, supervision and Psychotherapy (BACP) a DBS (Disclosure and plus an Occupational Barring Service) check, Counselling can ‘top up’ and work-based learning (typically around one day per week in Health check, during the plus an Occupational application process their award and obtain a total), undertaking personal therapy (approximately one hour Health check, during the Read more: p191 University Honours Degree per week) as well as independent guided study and preparation application process in one year of extra study for assessment (approximately two to three days per week). Progression Read more: p191 – We also welcome applications Graduates eligible for from other qualifed progression to BA (Hons) counsellors – this course offers Integrative Counselling, to top Consider this... an excellent opportunity Your Career up to a full Honours Degree to refresh and update in just one year of study. Integrative Counselling The Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling programme Consider these... your professional skills FdA p117 provides the opportunity for advancement in a variety of counselling- Integrative Counselling related careers, and for counselling practitioners to advance beyond Location of Study BA (Hons) Top-up Location of Study Course Content their current role. The programme provides valuable links with employers Run as a partnership between Degree p116 Run as a partnership between through both the placement and work-based learning components, as the University of Worcester and Counselling FdSc p75 • Advanced Professional Practice Your Career the University of Worcester well as networking opportunities within the community. Iron Mill College, Exeter, students • Specialist Work-based Learning and Iron Mill College, Exeter, This BA (Hons) provides For more details, please see the course page on the Iron Mill website: study at Iron Mill College. and Herefordshire, Ludlow the opportunity for • Research for Counselling http://www.ironmill.co.uk/advanced-courses/foundation- and North Shropshire College, advancement in a variety Practitioners degree-in-integrative-counselling students study at Iron Mill of counselling-related • Counselling in the 21st Century College or Herefordshire, careers. With advanced Ludlow and North Shropshire Course Content theoretical and applied Regular updates may mean College (Hereford Campus). Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean knowledge and the that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the development of specialist course may differ. For a complete • The Art of Relationship • The ‘Here & Now’ Encounter course may differ. For a complete expertise, graduates are list of available modules, • Professional Competence • Creative Arts Therapies able to make a real impact list of available modules, please visit our website. • The Neuroscience • Counselling in Context on service provision. The please visit our website. of Relationship programme provides links • The Process of Change with employers through • A Sense of Self • Professional Development 2 the placement and work- • Professional Development 1 • Professional Practice based learning component.
116 117 Integrated Working with International Business 1 year full-time UCAS Code: LX53 B, C 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 in the International Finance BA (Hons) Foundation Degree, HND Varied assessment methods A wide variety of assessment Students must have context of the wider family, culture and society. The provision of this or Dip HE or equivalent are used to make sure your methods including case studies, successfully completed the course on a full-time or part-time basis means that you will receive in Early Years, Learning fnal grade is an accurate market profle research projects, frst two years of a degree, support, Childhood studies an integrated and holistic approach to the subject, which encourages These two Top-up Degrees offer a wide range of options and or have obtained an HND or refection of your performance reports, presentations, business BA Top-up (Hons) Degree opportunities for specialisation. You will be encouraged to apply or a related subject different perspectives and respect for children, families and other Foundation degree in either BA Top-up (Hons) Degrees
during the course. Knowledge, simulations and examinations. professional roles. 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. to develop your practical skills. You will have the opportunity Business plus experience of The course content and structure have been developed to refect 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 a student-centred approach, enabling students from diverse but presentation and communication international environment. equivalency tests available international business and/or experience of an international culture. – Single Honours through the University relevant educational and professional backgrounds to build on skills. Assessment methods Overseas students with previous learning and experience in working with children and include essays, journals, You will be taught in a highly supportive environment – Taught by international an equivalent qualifcation 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 families. Refective thinking and action are essential to your presentations, displays, reports, and consultant experience e.g. WHO, World Bank, consultant/practitioner expected to have IELTS that you may need this as a engagement with lifelong learning and professional development. seminars and research projects. The subject draws on different disciplines and professional Shell, BP, Toyota, Mercedes, Bank of China, as well as experience 6.0 or above, with no qualifcation for employment element less than 5.5 when you graduate backgrounds to refect the complexity of children’s lives and their Course Content governments in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. – One-year Top-up Degree development. You are supported in the development of a personal We encourage applications Experience of working with Modules include: Alongside your academic development, you will be able International Business philosophy of professional values and continuous improvement. from those who have young children and families to develop your key transferable skills, including project (or are working towards) – Professional Practice & Inquiry An Enhanced Disclosure The course is also offered at two of our partner colleges; at management, problem-solving, planning, analysis, organisation appropriate qualifcations & Barring Service check is Halesowen College (evenings) and at Herefordshire, Ludlow and – Independent Study and implementation. You will become an effcient communicator, in business, which would required for this course North Shropshire College (Hereford Campus) (daytime). – Safeguarding Learning while enhancing your teamwork and leadership skills. allow entry direct to Year 3 Supportive academic & Development There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Access to HE reference The Top-up Degree is also offered as a Flexible and Distributed diploma welcome – Integrated Support for Access to HE diploma and Learning (FDL) route, with the option of selecting modules from Children & Families: Policy, Read more: p191 non-standard entry routes either face-to-face attendance or the option FDL of monthly are welcome. We encourage face-to-face and online learning. Practice & Leadership
Integrated Working with Children & Families & Families Children with Working Integrated applications from candidates Regular updates may mean who can provide evidence that exact module titles on the of their ability to work at course may differ. For a complete Consider these... Level 6 and substantial list of available modules, experience in the children please visit our website. Business Management and families sector BA (Hons) p65 If your qualifcation Course Content International Business is not listed, please Management contact admissions@ Your Career Mandatory modules: Business Options (Availability • International Marketing* BA (Hons) p120 worcester.ac.uk or Integrated Working with Children & Families graduates have knowledge of International Business subject to award title selected • International Banking 01905 855111 for advice the education and care of children from birth to eight years, giving a foundation BA (Hons) and prior study) & Finance* for a range of careers within childcare and education professions, including: • Intercultural Perspectives • Applied Economics* • Saving the Planet, one Organisation at a time – Social work – Youth and community work • International Business Strategy • Audit & Ethics Your Career • Spin Doctors & Other – Teacher training – Ofsted inspector in early years • Business Options • Brand Management Consider these... Persuaders These courses are ideal International Finance • Business Innovation & preparation for an – Children’s charities – Children’s centre manager • Strategic Financial Early Childhood in Society BA (Hons) Intrapreneurship international business (Graduate Practitioner) – Nurseries – Play therapist Management* • Intercultural Perspectives • Business Investigation career in all trading BA (Hons) p86 – Children and family centres – Early years advisor • Strategic Challenges of HRM • International Banking • Coaching & Mentoring businesses who import/ Education Studies – Schools – Teaching assistant *These modules are mandatory export as well as in BA (Hons) p89 & Finance • Corporate Reputation for some award titles. multinational corporations, – The NHS – Primary teaching Management Primary Initial Teacher • Strategic Financial international trade – Educational psychology – Play developmental offcer Regular updates may mean Education (with QTS) Management OR • Contemporary Advertising: organisations, government, BA (Hons) p181 that exact module titles on the – Child advocacy services Applied Economics Apps, Guerillas, Viral & More transportation or course may differ. For a complete Professional Practice • Business Options • Digital Business international aid. BA (Hons) Top-up If you are predicted a 2:2 or above you will be guaranteed an interview list of available modules, • Enhancing Organisations Alternatively, they Degree p157 for primary PGCE at the University of Worcester. please visit our website. & Employability are an excellent entry route to postgraduate • International Business (Masters) study. Strategy*
118 119 4-year with placement year International Business Management UCAS Code: UCAS Code: Single Honours: P500 N122 4-year BA (Hons) with placement year Journalism BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
Requirements Begin an exciting journey towards a fulflling career Assessment Journalism at Worcester is one of a select number Assessment Requirements 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, fnal 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 profle 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 BA with (Hons) placement year
including the Royal Television Society and a Media Read more: p191 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 beneft 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 frst 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 fexible degree will accountancy, advertising, print journalism at prestigious industry events. Business Management – BJTC industry accreditation for Read more: p191 signal that you are a well-networked, culturally-aware economics, entrepreneurship, BA (Hons) p65 The course provides grounding in journalism theory Single Honours course and commercially-focused graduate. You will be able to fnance, human resources, Business Studies and practice and, through a hands-on approach, – Single or Joint Honours demonstrate that you have the knowledge of international law, leadership, marketing, BA (Hons) p67 introduces you to the concept of multi-platform business, the intercultural awareness, management project management, public – Modern multi-platform approach delivery. Mobile and web technology are integrated capabilities and language skills that employers most value. relations and sustainability Pathways enable distinctive timetables into the newsroom linked to two new radio studios – Your Career – Work with academics who – Theory integrated into practice 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 societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add being available for a range of media productions. – Strong focus on work placements/industry links Worcester Journalism of international business Your Career to your university experience and personal development. Drones are also used for news gathering. – Teaching: experts providing small group support course will provide management, consultancy or 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 International Business Management Business International of this course enhances as you move into Years 2 and 3, with a range Joint Honours skills to work as a: – Gain Associate Membership your career opportunities. of pathways including magazine production, of the Chartered Two subjects, one degree. See all the Journalist – broadcast, Many jobs in international photography, online content, broadcast, sports and Management Institute options: p42. Popular combinations: print or online business involve sales politics. A wide range of module options enables – Creative Media BA (Hons) p77 Copywriter – e.g. and marketing working you to create your own distinct programme. There publishing and advertising for an international are also opportunities to study abroad for one – English Language BA (Hons) p90 where accuracy and corporation, initially as a semester. You will be taught essential and up-to- – English Literature BA (Hons) p91 clarity are essential management trainee. You date techniques by industry experts which will help Course Content – History BA (Hons) p107 Researcher – radio, TV, will also fnd opportunities make you more attractive to prospective employers. publishing or marketing to work in international Year 1 • Managing Successful Projects • International Banking – Media & Culture BA (Hons) p132 where being able to mine trade, international • Unlocking Individual • SME Management & Finance (Double) – Politics Degrees p154 information is critical fnance, importing and Potential (Double) • The Global Economy: • International Marketing – Screenwriting BA (Hons) p160 Public Relations Offcer – exporting, transportation journalism training • Customer Insight & Institutions, Trade & FDI • Internship II (Double) and logistics, travel, highly regarded Marketing (Double) international aid and Year 3 • Strategic Challenges Communications and • Generation Digital (Double) foreign affairs. • International Business for HRM (Double) Course Content Social Media Manager – • Financial Management • Strategic Financial up-to-date technical Strategy (Double) • Introduction to Journalism: print production modules • Sports: opportunities to Management (Double) knowledge sought after • Foreign Language or • Intercultural Business This provides grounding in (Years 2 and 3). This forms complete many assignments Postgraduate student – Data Driven Decisions Perspectives (Double) the theory and practice of part of the print pathway in sports related topics and a Regular updates may mean specialised subjects like journalism with students dedicated module in Year 2 Year 2 Options that exact module titles on the • Work Placement modules investigative or fashion course may differ. For a complete being introduced to the • Unlocking Organisational • Advertising & Digital (Years 1 and 2). Many modules • Final Year Projects (equivalent journalism or areas list of available modules, concept of multi-platform like teaching or law Potential (Double) Communications (Double) offer support with publication to a dissertation) involve please visit our website. content from the outset and broadcast to enhance CVs. a 100% practical project Options • Applied Economics • Digital Journalism Techniques: Shorthand is offered in Year 2 or 50% project and 50% • Creating a High • Brand Management This is a theme running • Law, Ethics and Society extended academic essay Performance Workforce throughout Years 1 and 2, • Business Innovation & (Years 1 and 2) and Reporting Regular updates may mean • Financial Markets introducing students to key Entrepreneurship (Double) Politics (Years 2 and 3) that exact module titles on the & Investment skills that will open up a • Corporate Reputation provide a critical backbone to course may differ. For a complete whole range of employment • Integrated Marketing Management working in the media sphere list of available modules, opportunities. In Years 2 Communications • Specialist modules include the please visit our website. • Digital & Social Media and 3 there are ‘as live’ • Lifestyle Marketing photojournalism strand (Years Marketing (Double) Newsday modules • Market Insight 1, 2 and 3), TV research, sports • Feature Writing (Years 1 and and multi-camera studio work 120 2) and magazine or newspaper 121 Law with Criminology UCAS Code: M100 Law LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) UCAS Code: M10L LLB (Hons) (Hons) LLB LLB (Hons) (Hons) LLB The LLB degree at Worcester is a qualifying This is a qualifying law degree and is accredited
Requirements Assessment Assessment Requirements law degree and is accredited by the by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 120 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods include examinations, Assessment methods include examinations, 120 UCAS tariff points Solicitors Regulation Authority. Law (typically BBB at A Level) essays and reports, case notes, moots, The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at 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 University of Worcester aims to provide oral presentations, research projects and GCSE English at Grade or above required to pass the ‘Academic Stage’ – the frst work or clinic based assessment. an intellectually stimulating and cohesive work or clinic based assessment. C/4 or above Applicants for whom English step in your journey to qualifying as a barrister programme of study. The degree also aims Applicants for whom is not their frst language or a solicitor. to enhance your legal knowledge of criminal English is not their frst require IELTS 6.5 or above Course Features law by contextualising your studies in a wider 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) theoretical focus on contested social scientifc – Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) 6.5 or above with no Applicants may be calibre Law graduates, equipped with a good element less than 5.5 – Blended theoretical and practical explanations for crime, victimisation and deviance. – Blended theoretical and practical invited for interview grasp of substantive legal subjects and current Applicants may be legal issues; a questioning mind and the ability approach brings Law to life At the School of Law we aim to produce high approach brings Law to life Law with Criminology Access to HE diploma invited for interview welcome, 25 Level 3 credits to engage in high level problem solving and – Professional volunteering opportunities calibre Law graduates, equipped with a good – Professional volunteering opportunities Access to HE diploma at merit or distinction from a strong sense of community engagement – Supportive, encouraging environment grasp of substantive legal subjects and current – Supportive, encouraging environment welcome, 25 Level 3 credits the total Level 3 credits and client care. Above all, we aspire to make legal issues; a questioning mind and the ability at merit or distinction from – Specialist options, including Human – Specialist options, including Human required for diploma the University of Worcester an outstanding to engage in high level problem solving and the total Level 3 credits Rights, Employment, Disability, Rights, Employment, Disability, and inclusive place at which to study Law. a strong sense of community engagement required for diploma Read more: p191 Company and Family Law Company and Family Law and client care. Above all, we aspire to make The teaching team is made up of barristers, Read more: p191 – Work with our research centres, such the University of Worcester an outstanding – Work with our research centres, such solicitors and legal academics with a range of as the Centre for Violence Prevention, and inclusive place at which to study Law. as the Centre for Violence Prevention, research interests and professional experience. to enhance your learning to enhance your learning All the team are highly experienced and motivated The teaching team is made up of barristers, – Purpose built courtroom and – Purpose-built courtroom and Consider these... lecturers and active researchers in their areas, solicitors and legal academics with a range of specialist teaching facilities specialist teaching facilities Law with Forensic as well as legal academic experts in their felds. research interests and professional experience. All Consider these... Psychology – Work in our Legal Advice Centre giving the team are highly experienced and motivated – Work in our Legal Advice Centre giving Law with Forensic LLB (Hons) p124 advice to the public on legal issues, under lecturers and active researchers in their areas, as advice to the public on legal issues, under Psychology Law with Criminology the supervision of practising lawyers well as legal academic experts in their felds. the supervision of practising lawyers LLB (Hons) p124 LLB (Hons) p123 Law LLB (Hons) p122 Criminology Criminology BA (Hons) p79 BA (Hons) p79
Your Career Your Career Law at Worcester Law at Worcester is designed with is designed with employability in mind. employability in mind. Throughout your Course Content Course Content Throughout your studies you will have studies you will have Year 1 • One optional module from: – Human Rights Law Year 1 Year 3 – Law of Evidence many opportunities to many opportunities to – Medical Law & Ethics – LLB Project take up employability • Contract Law – Disability Law • Contract Law • Equity & Trusts Law take up employability – Law of Evidence – Mediation & ADR enhancing experiences • Public Law – Commercial Law • Public Law • Land Law enhancing experiences – Mediation & ADR – Work-based Placement such as mentoring, work such as mentoring, work • Criminal Law Year 3 • Introduction to Criminology • Options from: placements and mini- placements and mini- • Professional Legal Regular updates may mean & Criminal Justice – Children, Young Regular updates may mean pupillages. You will also • Equity & Trusts Law pupillages. You will also Skills & Ethics that exact module titles on the • Professional Legal People & Crime that exact module titles on the have the opportunity • Three optional modules from: have the opportunity course may differ. For a complete Skills & Ethics – Crime, Offenders, course may differ. For a complete to work in the School to work in the School Year 2 – Work-based placement list of available modules, Victims & Communities – list of available modules, of Law’s Legal Advice of Law’s Legal Advice • Law of Torts – Dissertation please visit our website. Year 2 Reducing Reoffending please visit our website. Centre, giving free advice Centre, giving free advice – Employment Law • Law of Torts – Domestic Abuse to members of the public • Land Law to members of the public – Company Law – Substance Abuse under the supervision • European Union Law • Criminal Law under the supervision – Family Law – Employment Law of practising solicitors. • European Union Law of practising solicitors. – Company Law • Theory, Research & – Family Law Practice: Developing a – Human Rights Law Criminological Perspective – Medical Law & Ethics
122 123 Assessment Law with Forensic Assessment methods include examinations, essays and * UCAS Code: M10 C reports, case notes, moots, UCAS Code: M1L4 Psychology LLB (Hons) oral presentations, research Law with Policing LLB (Hons) projects and work or clinic based assessment. LLB (Hons) (Hons) LLB (Hons) LLB
This is a qualifying law degree and is accredited LLB (Hons) Law with Policing is a Qualifying Law degree. It is
Requirements Assessment Requirements by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and covers all the 120 UCAS tariff points Course Features Assessment methods include 120 UCAS tariff points foundation subjects required to pass the ‘Academic Stage’ – the (typically BBB at A Level) The LLB (Hons) Law with Forensic Psychology at the University – Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) written examinations and a GCSE English at Grade C/4 GCSE English at Grade frst step in your journey to qualifying as a barrister or a solicitor. or above (or equivalent) of Worcester aims to provide an intellectually stimulating and – Blended theoretical range of coursework assessments C/4 or above cohesive programme of study. It aims to exempt you from the and practical approach Law with Policing at Worcester combines a strong foundation such as essays, reports, Applicants may be Applicants for whom Academic Stage of Qualifcation to be a Solicitor or Barrister brings Law to life in core principles of law with a valuable insight into related portfolios, courtroom activities, invited for interview English is not their frst whilst also studying key components of forensic psychology. areas of policing. The policing modules take key elements of interviewing and advising, Read more: p191
language require IELTS – Professional volunteering the College of Policing Core Curriculum – a requirement for presentations and a fnal year At the School of Law we aim to produce high calibre Law graduates, opportunities 6.5 or above with no all student police offcers – and combine these with forward independent studies project. Policing with Law equipped with a good grasp of substantive legal subjects and current element less than 5.5 – Supportive, encouraging thinking elements from other associated professional bodies. Applicants may be legal issues; a questioning mind and the ability to engage in high environment invited for interview level problem solving and a strong sense of community engagement Our policing modules will put you in a great position to pursue Course Features – Specialist options, and client care. Above all, we aspire to make the University of a career in the police force or to work alongside members – Purpose-built facilities, Consider these... Access to HE diploma including Human Rights, Worcester an outstanding and inclusive place at which to study Law. of a police service. You’ll learn from specialist practitioners including our own courtroom, welcome, 25 Level 3 credits Employment, Disability, Law LLB (Hons) p122 Law with Forensic Psychology at merit or distinction from and real-world experience, so you’ll get a genuine taste to help you get used to The teaching team is made up of barristers, solicitors and Company and Family Law Criminology with Policing the total Level 3 credits of the work police offcers perform on a day-to-day basis the legal environment BA (Hons) p80 legal academics with a range of research interests and – Work with our research required for diploma and work you could be doing after you graduate. – Mooting and mock trials, professional experience. All the team are highly experienced centres, such as the Centre Read more: p191 where you learn how to and motivated lecturers and active researchers in their for Violence Prevention, to project your voice and exude areas, as well as legal academic experts in their felds. enhance your learning confdence – also highly Your Career – Purpose-built courtroom and valuable when applying Students not currently specialist teaching facilities for work experience employed in the legal Consider these... – Work in our Legal Advice – Excellent links with local sector are encouraged to Law LLB (Hons) p122 Centre giving advice to law frms, so you can learn take part in the full range the public on legal issues, Law with Criminology about the law in context of law employability under the supervision LLB (Hons) p123 and get excellent work activities at Worcester. Psychology of practising lawyers experience opportunities BSc (Hons) p158 We ensure that your Law – You’ll have the opportunity degree is attractive to to develop specifc police potential employers and that skills and/or knowledge and you have the opportunity critical understanding of to explore many different Your Career specifc areas of criminality career options, both in Law at Worcester or leadership skills the legal profession and the criminal justice sector is designed with and in other areas, such as employability in mind. business and management. Throughout your studies you will have Course Content Course Content The course design is also many opportunities to informed by the College Year 1 Year 3: Mandatory modules • Mediation & ADR Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules • Substance Misuse take up employability of Policing Curriculum • Land Law • Equity & Trusts and students will also enhancing experiences • Contract Law • Medical Law & Ethics • Law of Contract • Mental Health in the context be well placed to join • Public Law • Equity & Trusts • Public Law • Land Law of offending behaviour and such as mentoring, work • Human Rights Law the police force. placements and mini- the criminal justice system • Professional Legal Regular updates may mean • Professional Legal Year 3: Optional modules pupillages. You will also Year 3: Optional modules Skills & Ethics that exact module titles on the Skills & Ethics • Law of Evidence have the opportunity • Forensic Psychology Regular updates may • Introduction to Forensic course may differ. For a complete • Introduction to Policing to work in the School • Forensic Psychology in Practice • Family Law mean that exact module Psychology list of available modules, in England & Wales of Law’s Legal Advice • Human Rights Law titles on the course may • Psychology & the Law please visit our website. Centre, giving free advice • Introduction to Psychology • Evidence Based Policing differ. For a complete list • LLB Project • LLB Project to members of the public of available modules, Year 2 Year 2: Mandatory modules • Work Based Placement under the supervision • Company Law please visit our website. • Criminal Law • Law of Torts of practising solicitors. • Employment Law • Domestic Abuse • Law of Torts • European Union Law • Law of Evidence • Victims & Vulnerability • European Union Law • Criminal Law • Family Law • Cybercrime & Internet Security • Emotional Intelligence • Contemporary Issues in • Leadership & Performance & Black Box Thinking Forensic Psychology Management • Terrorism & Extremism * Subject to approval 124 125 In partnership with Somerset SCIL In partnership with The Learning Institute Learning & Development from the
UCAS Code: L530 Early Years to Adolescence (0-19) FdA Learning & Education FdA UCAS Code: X305 FdA FdA
Requirements Our two-year Foundation Degree is designed for those who wish to Assessment Working in an education environment to develop learning is Assessment Requirements gain a higher level qualifcation in working with children and young vital if children and young people are to achieve their potential. 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 All modules are assessed Assessment methods include 32 UCAS tariff points people from the ages of 0-19 years. Whilst studying this Foundation Degree you will explore or above) to include through ongoing coursework. coursework assessments Access to HE diploma some of the factors that can infuence learners' progress Mathematics and English, This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain an academic practice- Methods of assessment on the such as essays, reports, welcome and 32 UCAS tariff points exploring specifc infuences on the learner as well as how the based qualifcation if you are working in the children and young course include: essays, seminars, critical refections, portfolios Evidence of level 2 from a maximum of 3 environment and curriculum support their development. You people’s workforce. It is ideal for those working in: children’s social practical workshops, professional and presentations. literacy is required A Levels or equivalent will explore the nature of knowledge and critically examine care, the ‘GetSet’ services, early years, play work, youth work, a journals, projects and reports. Level 3 qualifcations; for how this understanding can be applied to professional practice. Current or recent experience example but not exclusively youth offending team, a pupil referral unit, or as a childminder. of working with learners, It is a course requirement As a result you will have the knowledge and skills needed to Course Features Learning & Education a CACHE Diploma or such as employment All successful applicants will be invited to attend a selection day that you are in a relevant act to make a signifcant difference to learners' outcomes. – The use of weekly learning Edexcel BTEC National or work in a voluntary prior to the start of the course. This gives you an opportunity to setting in either a paid or sessions, either face-to-face Diploma in Children’s Care, As a consequence of this course, you will be able to consider capacity within a work meet tutors, other students and fnd out more information about voluntary capacity for a learning in local venues Learning and Development and challenge a range of professional and societal views on setting, is desirable. the course. You will be asked to prepare a short piece of writing prior minimum of 10 hours a week. or online, enabling you Current police clearance to education and understand how values, personal and social Disclosure and Barring to the session and you will be required to participate in a to balance study, work work with children (DBS) engagement may relate to learners, education and communities. Service check required group discussion. and home demands. A testimony/reference that Course Features You will study with like-minded people across a range of other Read more: p191 supports your commitment • A work-based related professional roles based in your own community. – Local delivery in a study and suitability for the course Location of Study Foundation Degree group supports you to be As work based practice is a key part of integrating your academic If you do not have Run by Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (SCIL), teaching is successful in your study. • Studying on this programme and professional learning on this course, you have the potential formal qualifcations based in Taunton. – A requirement of attendance will provide theoretical to earn whilst you learn. You will need to engage in work- Consider these... a non-standard entry at two weekend (Friday insights that will make an based learning, either in an employed or voluntary capacity, route is available evening and Saturday Inclusive Education immediate impact on your for a minimum of 7 hours a week and provide evidence of FdA p115 Access to HE Diploma daytime) study sessions professional practice a minimum of 200 hours over each year of the degree. welcome each year is structured to Teaching & Learning • A non-standard route is FdA p174 Read more: p191 support you to engage with Your Career available for applicants over 21 Location of Study students on your course The course contributes to the promotion of inter-agency from across the country. and interdisciplinary working. It also contributes to develop This University of Worcester award is delivered by the partner institution The Learning Institute. Delivery venues range across career pathways, built on recognised qualifcations that enable Your Career staff to progress within and across different sectors. Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London and Somerset, Consider these... (though not on the University of Worcester campus). The course can provide you
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 with the self-confdence, FdA p174 strong position to take advantage of new career pathways skills and knowledge Learning Support in education and the wider children’s workforce. to develop your career FdA p128 working with children and Integrated Working young people. You will with Children & Families be well prepared to work BA (Hons) Top-up in education settings, Degree p118 Course Content Course Content children’s centre working Early Years FdA or additional care provision Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Year 1 Year 2 (0-8 years) (Professional Regular updates may in statutory, voluntary and Practice) p87 that exact module titles on the • Introduction to Study Skills • Being a Refective • Supporting Academic Skills • Understanding our Personal mean that exact module private organisations. course may differ. For a complete Collaborative Working with • Refective Journal Thinker & Learner • Human Growth & & Professional Selves titles on the course may list of available modules, Progression Children, Young People & • Supporting the Social & Development • Learners & their Motivations differ. For a complete list Families FdA (FDL) p72 • Safeguarding & Wellbeing of please visit our website. On completion, you are Children & Young People 0-19 Emotional Development • The Contemporary Curriculum • Meeting the Needs of available modules, & Learning of Children & eligible to apply for direct • Introduction to the • Professional Enquiry of the Individual please visit our website. Progression Young People (0-19 years) entry to a third year BSc or Development of Children • Assessing, Evaluation & BA (Hons) Top-up Degree, Opportunities to • Promoting the Enabling & Young People • Exploring Quality Provision Planning of Learning for example BA (Hons) progress to higher level Environment • Enabling Environments – 0-19: Professional Practice qualifcations, such as the • Enabling Environments: • Professional Enquiry in Action Meeting Individual Needs Top-up in the South West BA (Hons) Top-up year. Characteristics of Effective • Supporting Learning and London or the BA Learning & Development • Promoting Positive Within the Curriculum (Hons) Education Studies • Practice-based Enquiry Learning Behaviours delivered at the University • Practice-based Enquiry of Worcester. This may subsequently provide a route into teaching through a PGCE (Primary) or school-led programme. 126 127 Also in partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College and Halesowen College 3-year full-time or 4-year with placement year Marketing BA (Hons) UCAS Code: N501 3-year, UCAS Code: X300-, C, E Learning Support FdA with optional placement year N500 4-year FdA
Requirements This career-focused course is a golden Location of Study Position yourself as a specialist in the world of customer Assessment Requirements opportunity to gain a degree while continuing persuasion with this up-to-the-minute marketing degree. 32 UCAS tariff points The course is run at the University of Worcester A wide variety of assessment 112 UCAS tariff points to work. It is relevant to careers supporting You’ll be supported by regular coaching, and our team of Current/recent experience of and also in partnership with Herefordshire, methods are used, including and GCSE Maths and learners, working with children and families academic staff and marketing professionals. You’ll actively working with learners, ideally Ludlow and North Shropshire College case studies, client and research English Language at and preparing for routes into teaching. engage with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Grade C/4 or above a minimum of two years (Hereford Campus) and Halesowen College. projects, reports, presentations, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) as you position employed or working in a This course will develop a thoughtful approach marketing plans, portfolios, Access to HE
Learning Support yourself to enter this dynamic, energetic and growing sector. voluntary capacity within to improving your practice and make a real pitches and examinations. diploma welcome an appropriate educational Assessment difference in your setting. During the course you With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary Read more: p191 setting is desirable The course provides opportunities to consolidate will draw upon your existing skills, knowledge issues (such as social media, personalised communications, Access to HE understanding and learning informally through Course Features
and experience of supporting learning. The course differentiated customer experiences and customer insight year placement optional with (Hons) BA
diploma welcome the completion of ‘formative’ assignments. – Gain experience of working on modules will develop your professional knowledge gained through data analytics and big data), this specialised Summative assessments include: digital marketing campaigns A Disclosure & Barring and expertise in a range of working environments. degree will signal that you are creative and commercially- Service check is required and developing websites for – Written assignments, individual and group driven. You will be able to demonstrate your marketing Consider these... for this course You will engage in a range of learning and commercial clients through the presentations, developing resources, case expertise as well as the skills that employers value. You have Marketing, Advertising assessment styles and be encouraged to become Business School’s Media Lab Read more: p191 the opportunity to enhance your employability through & Public Relations studies and portfolios Marketing effective and independent in researching and internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement – Engage with the latest BA (Hons) p130 presenting work. Workplace assignments will – Problem-based learning and workplace and integrated coaching from experienced business leaders. thinking through a research Business Studies enable you to engage with your own practice investigation skills project supported by a BA (Hons) p67 and to share knowledge and expertise with Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports clubs, member of our Customer Business & Marketing others through activities such as group work Progression societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further add Consider these... Interactions Research Group BA (Hons) p63 and presentations. In the second year of the The course provides an excellent basis for further to your university experience and personal development. Early Years FdA – Develop your own digital course you will undertake a workplace study study at degree level including the Education (0-8 years) (Professional There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. business idea through the which will allow you, with individual tutorial Studies Top-up BA (Hons) and the Integrated Practice) p87 Business School’s Incubator Education Studies support, to focus on a particular area of Working with Children & Families Top-up BA interest within your professional practice. – Gain Associate Membership BA (Hons) p89 (Hons) delivered at Worcester and at partner Your Career providers. You may then choose to apply for a of the Chartered Management Special Educational Needs, Institute and accreditation Your Worcester degree Disabilities & Inclusion PGCE (Primary) or other teacher training route. with the Chartered in Marketing will prepare BA (Hons) p163 Current entry requirements for teaching courses can be found on the Department for Education Institute of Marketing you to work in-house Teaching & Learning in a wide range of FdA p174 (DfE) website. There may also be the possibility of applying to enter Level 5 of the BA (Hons) product and service Primary Initial Teacher Education or the BA (Hons) Course Content organisations, charities or the public sector. Applied Health & Social Care Top-up Degree at the Year 1 • Digital Content Systems • Business Intelligence University of Worcester dependent on experience. Typical roles include: • Unlocking Individual & Ecommerce & Analysis Your Career Potential (Double) • Essential PR • Consultancy Project (Double) Marketing manager/ assistant manager This course will support • Customer Insight & • Internship I (Double) • Customer Relationship employment in a range Product manager Course Content Marketing (Double) • Lifestyle Marketing Management of educational settings Brand manager • Generation Digital (Double) • Digital Business and with a wide range • Preparing for Study • Supporting People with • Managing Customer Care Marketing analyst Additional Needs • Financial Management • International Marketing of learners including: • Creative Curriculum • Managing Successful Projects Sales consultant • Talking & Listening with Others • Data-driven Decisions* • Internship II (Double) Mainstream schools • Child Development • Market Insight Events manager • An Introduction to Social * This module can be substituted Special schools • Understanding • New Venture Formation • Research Project (Double) Web marketer for a language module Learning Support Care Strategies: Meeting • The Next Big Thing Educational support services the National Agenda • PR & Campaigning Year 2 (e.g. learning support and • Managing Challenging • Responsible Business (Double) • Work Placement (Double) behaviour support services) Behaviour • Evaluation & Change • Unlocking Organisational • Social Commerce Regular updates may mean Potential (Double) • Partnerships in Education • Research Methods & that exact module titles on the Year 3 • Wider Aspects of Disability A Workplace Study • Integrated Marketing course may differ. For a complete Communications (Double) • Digital & Social Media • Inclusion in Theory & Practice Regular updates may mean list of available modules, Marketing (Double) that exact module titles on the Options please visit our website. course may differ. For a complete • Consultancy & Research Options list of available modules, Methods (Double) • Advertising & Digital please visit our website. • Cultivating the Communications (Double) Entrepreneurial Mindset • Brand Management • Digital Advertising Applications
128 129 3-year full-time or 4-year with Marketing, Advertising placement year UCAS Code: & Public Relations BA (Hons) Mathematics & Computer NP5F 3-year, N5P2 4-year with optional placement year Science BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: GI11 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Equip yourself for a challenging career in the fast-paced and fast- Do you have a knack for Mathematics and would like to use Data Requirements Assessment Assessment growth marketing communications industry. It is also recognised by Science to understand Big Data? Have you ever wondered about how 112 UCAS tariff points A wide variety of assessment A range of individual and group 96 UCAS tariff points the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) as career-relevant. cyber security and cryptography work, how Google ranks the results and GCSE Maths and methods are used, including assessment types including including A Level Mathematics of a webpage search, how 3D computer graphics scenes are English Language at You’ll learn from our team of specialist academic staff and marketing case studies, reports, case studies, exams, portfolios, or Further Mathematics Grade C/4 or above rendered, how robots can learn to walk or computers learn to play at Grade C/4 or above communications professionals and be supported by regular career presentations, portfolios, posters, presentations, chess, how digital logic circuits are designed, how sports leagues are Access to HE coaching. You’ll actively engage with the Chartered Institute of pitches and client briefs. projects, reports and tests. Read more: p191 constructed, or how predictions or insights can be made from data? diploma welcome Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Read more: p191 (CIPR) as you position yourself to enter this highly creative sector. Course Features This course brings together fundamental skills in mathematics, Course Features computer science, modelling, algorithms, programming, logic, With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary – Gain insight into the related – A practice-based course BA (Hons) with optional placement year year placement optional with (Hons) BA
computational thinking, machine learning, and data science, to issues, (such as digital communications, social media, instant marketing communications focusing on developing tackle questions like these. We will study the mathematics relevant Consider this... gratifcation and globalisation), this highly-specialised degree will disciplines of marketing, a wide range of skills in to practical mathematical modelling and the deeper understanding Computing signal that you are creative, focused and commercially-driven. advertising and public relations demand by employers Consider these... of algorithms, in computer science and data science. We also apply BSc (Hons) p74 You will be able to demonstrate your marketing communications and how they contribute to Marketing BA (Hons) p129 computer packages and algorithms to explore and visualise – Flexibility to change to expertise alongside the skills most valued by employers. You will the creation of brand value mathematical ideas and real datasets. No previous experience of an alternative computing Business & Marketing gain ‘real-world’ experience through working on communications – Enhance your employability computer programming is expected. course after Year 1 BA (Hons) p63 campaigns for commercial clients through our Media Lab. through internships, – Access to the Media Lab, our Your Career Science & Computer Mathematics You will engage with the latest thinking through a research project consultancy projects, a student-led software house This course opens up future supported by a member of our Customer Interactions Research one-year paid placement and career pathways in: Group. Our range of fun, extra-curricular activities, such as sports integrated coaching from Your Career clubs, societies, cultural visits and the student social scene further experienced business leaders Data science add to your university experience and personal development. Finance and banking This degree will prepare – Gain Associate Membership of the Chartered Management you to work on either the There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies. Management consultancy client or agency side of Institute and accreditation Mathematical modelling through the Chartered the marcomms industry. Security analysis A wide range of roles exist Institute of Marketing (cryptography) and Chartered Institute in this sector, including: Software engineering of Public Relations Advertising account Sports analytics Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations executive Teaching Market researcher Course Content Course Content Transport planning Marketing executive Further study through Media buyer/planner Year 1 Year 3 Regular updates may mean Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Masters and PhD degrees • Customer Insight & • Advertising & Digital that exact module titles on the • Data & Modelling • Explorations in • Abstract Algebra & Public affairs consultant Marketing (Double) Communications (Double) course may differ. For a complete Mathematical Modelling Number Theory PR executive • Foundations of Computing • Data-driven Decisions* • Digital & Social Media list of available modules, • Systems Analysis & Design • Computer Graphics Sales promotion offcer please visit our website. • Introduction to Object • Financial Management Marketing (Double) Oriented Programming • Vector Calculus & & Applied Project Generation Digital (Double) • Spin Doctors & Other • Mathematical Foundations Linear Algebra • Nature of Computing Persuaders (Double) • Unlocking Individual Potential Plus further options from: • Optimisation (Double) Options • Robotics Plus further options from: * This module can be substituted • Brand Management • Object Oriented Design • Machine Learning for a language module • Business Intelligence & Development • Cyber Security
Year 2 & Analysis • Data Mining Regular updates may mean • Practical Database • Essential PR • Corporate Reputation that exact module titles on the • Mobile Application Applications • Integrated Marketing Management course may differ. For a complete Development • Geographical Communications (Double) • Customer Relationship list of available modules, • Geographical Information Systems • Market Insight Management please visit our website. Information Systems • Applied GIS & Remote Sensing • Lifestyle Marketing • Digital Business • PR & Campaigning • International Business Strategy (Double) • Unlocking Organisational Potential (Double) • International Marketing • Internship II (Double) • The Next Big Thing
130 131 UCAS Code: Single Honours: P392 * Joint Honours: see p42 Media & Culture BA (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: see ucas.com BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Have you ever wondered why people the world over listen to rap BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences at the University of Requirements Assessment Assessment and hip hop? Or why the news reports immigration and riots in the Worcester is primarily designed as a Route to Medicine 104 UCAS tariff points A range of traditional and Assessment formats include 96 UCAS tariff points way it does? Have you screamed at the TV or reinvented yourself for students who wish to become medical doctors. Access to HE innovative methods including multiple-choice tests, essays, MUST include A Level on Facebook or Instagram? At Worcester you will get the chance diploma welcome essays, presentations, research Delivered over three years, BSc Medical Sciences provides an structured practical exams, Biology, Human Biology to discuss and debate, in class, all kinds of questions, and to study or Chemistry and A Read more: p191 projects, blogs, journals opportunity for you to gain a science degree with a clinical focus. refective essays, oral and poster everything from television and radio to pop music, sport and social Level in another science, and creative writing. Essential foundations in cell biology, biological chemistry, human presentations, scientifc report networks. You will be taught by experts in areas that range across Maths or Statistics anatomy and physiology, health and disease and pharmacology writing, short-answer question television, advertising, popular culture, pornography, gender, 104 UCAS tariff points are explored in Year 1. These foundations are developed in tests, refective writing, learning Media & Culture & Culture Media war reporting, children and the media, and environmentalism. Course Features MUST include A Level Year 2, with a focus on the causes of disease including infective logbooks, research project work Medical Sciences With their help, you will get to consider the pivotal role played – Available as Single or Biology, Human Biology agents and allergens as well as the principles of immunity and and practical skills passports. Joint Honours by media and culture in shaping both your identity and your Joint Honours or Chemistry Two subjects, one degree. vaccination in terms of disease prevention. A specifc focus is focused understanding of national and global events. – Study media from the Read more: p191 See all the options: p42 medical sciences career development and in particular support Course Features Media & Culture at Worcester focuses on critically perspective of their production for students hoping to progress to a degree in Medicine. Popular combinations: – You will gain knowledge and analysing our world. As such, the broad knowledge and audience reception as Year 3 has an emphasis on disease diagnosis and treatment, practical experience of the English Literature that you will gain will offer enhanced employment well as focus on a range including the use of biochemical markers and endocrinology. science behind medicine BA (Hons) p91 opportunities across the media and cultural industries. of media texts from news Creative Media coverage of war to Instagram Staff from both scientifc and clinical felds will support your in the context of current Your Career BA (Hons) p77 journey, developing key transferable skills, whilst enhancing research, such as gaining an Graduates will be ideally Top up your studies to degree level your understanding of the healthcare industry in order to understanding of human health Film Studies suited for a range of BA (Hons) p93 You may be eligible to enter directly onto the Media & Culture prepare you for a range of career options and in particular and the causes, prevention career options and in course in Year 2 if you have an appropriate HND in Media. for progression to Medicine. The course will make use of the and treatment of disease Journalism particular for progression extensive and very well-equipped laboratory facilities already BA (Hons) p121 – This course prepares to Medicine. They will available in the School of Science and the Environment. Sociology BA (Hons) p162 you for progression to also be well-placed to In addition, the course acts to support the development of key professional healthcare apply for postgraduate transferable skills required by many industries, such as independent programmes, in particular courses such as MSc, MRes thinking, scientifc enquiry and analytical skills; this will enable graduate entry medicine or PhD studies, as well you to apply for jobs within industries such as: pharmaceutical, – You’ll develop fundamental as Physician Associate Your Career medical technology and roles such as: research and development, scientifc and experimental courses. Opportunities clinical trials, or management, sales and marketing. skills, preparing you for a also exist for careers Graduates of this course career as a practical scientist in pharmaceutical and now work in a wide range We are currently developing a medical school. Please see our in medical sciences healthcare industries as of industries, including: website worcester.ac.uk for the latest developments. well as in academia. – The course offers an innovative Marketing and approach to learning including public relations lectures from internationally- Publishing recognised academics, Media and journalism supportive small-group Radio Indicative Themes which change to refect the fast changing media environment: Course Content teaching sessions, e-learning Business and industry resources and hands-on Year 1 Plus one from: Charities • Media Theories • War Regular updates may mean practical classes in teaching that exact module titles on the • Human Anatomy & Physiology and research laboratories Public administration • Representations • Politics • Medical Sciences Career course may differ. For a complete • Identities in Media/Culture • Social Change • Cell Biology Development Website design list of available modules, • Health & Disease • Molecular Genetics Media training • Gender in Media/Culture • Commercial social media please visit our website. Event management • Music • Cyborgs • Introduction to Biological • A Language Module Chemistry & Genetics Teacher training • Pop Cultures • Research Year 3 • Introduction to Pharmacology • Social Media • Systems Physiology II • Digital Media Year 2 • Clinical Biochemistry • Microbiology • Film & Endocrinology • Infectious Agents & Allergens • Television • Disease Diagnosis & • Systems Physiology I Therapeutics Regular updates may • Green/Environmental Issues mean that exact module • Immunology • Medical Sciences Research Project titles on the course may • Medical Sciences differ. For a complete list Research Methods of available modules, • Medical Sciences Skills please visit our website. * Subject to approval
132 133 Also in partnership with Coleg Gwent and Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College In partnership with The Learning Institute Mental Health & Wellbeing of UCAS Code: L515 UCAS Code: FdSc, L516 CertHE Mental Health FdSc/CertHE Children & Young People FdSc Single Honours: L525 FdSc
Requirements This nationally recognised qualifcation is suitable for anyone Assessment This Foundation Degree will provide the opportunity for Assessment Requirements FdSc/CertHE
working or wanting to work to improve the mental health and exploration of factors that have the potential to infuence the 32 UCAS tariff points Wide variety of assessment Assessment methods include 32 UCAS tariff points psychological wellbeing of people and to work with their families mental health and wellbeing of children and young people as Access to HE types, including coursework coursework assessments such Access to HE diploma and carers in a range of health and social care settings. well as wider educational or societal issues related to mental diploma welcome assignments, refective practice as essays, reports, critical welcome health and wellbeing as a whole. It will include interrogation An Enhanced Disclosure The course encourages you to explore and gain a better and portfolio work, individual refections, portfolios, project Evidence of Level 2 of strategic level policymaking in relation to aspects of mental & Barring Service check understanding of mental health problems, mental distress and and group presentations, case work and presentations. literacy is required health institutional practices that are deterministic of mental is required for this course, appropriate individual and family interventions. You will consider studies, leafets, posters, reports health and wellbeing as well as mental health and wellbeing as Shortlisted applicants may plus an Occupational the different needs of a person with a mental health condition, and practical assessment. Mental Health be invited to an applicant day experienced by the individual. The study of mental health and Course Features Health check their aspirations and the perspective of family and carers who where you will be provided wellbeing is not the same thing as the study of illness or of training – The use of weekly learning Read more: p191 support them. You are encouraged and supported to consider with further information Course Features in the care of those with mental illness; in this context ‘health’ sessions, either face-to-face the approaches and the requirements of a range of services, Enhanced Disclosure – Studied either full- or has connotations of wholeness, of happiness or contentment. in local venues or live online, organisations and professional disciplines. You will build and Barring Service and part-time over a minimum enabling you to balance study, upon your learning gained across the course, and experience The Foundation Degree will enable you to explore mental health health check required of two years and a work and home demands of work-based learning to support your development. and wellbeing as a human experience mediated by individual, Read more: p191 maximum of fve years Consider these... societal and global contexts. You will engage with a refective – Local delivery in a study The Foundation Degree (FdSc) is a two-year course that develops – Signifcant work-based learning and critical evaluation of the many factors affecting mental group supports you to be Child & Adolescent Mental knowledge and skills that employers are looking for across the Health FdSc p70 – Delivered one day a week health and wellbeing and its representations, in which attention successful in your study spectrum of mental health services. The course contributes to across two semesters per year is paid to the values, theories and professional perspectives – A requirement of attendance Counselling FdSc p75 personal and career development and has been developed in that inform thinking and actions. You will develop the ability at two weekend conferences Health & Social Care partnership with local and regional employers. Students who are not – The course has a strong Consider this... to engage actively in the discourses surrounding the concept each year is structured to FdSc/CertHE p104 in suitable employment will be supported to seek a placement in a vocational focus and prepares Health & Wellbeing in of mental health and wellbeing and its representations. support you to engage with mental health setting one day a week for the duration of the course. you for work to support and Society FdSc p105 promote mental health and The degree can be studied full-time over two years. students on your course The Certifcate in Higher Education (CertHE) is a one year course from across the country wellbeing in health Work based learning provides you with a key opportunity to connect that offers University of Worcester and partner college students and social care settings, both your academic and professional learning. You will need to be in a People & Young Children of & Wellbeing Health Mental Your Career the opportunity to complete a Level 4 course. This course has statutory and non-statutory weekly work placement averaging 7 hours per week and provide Your Career There will be opportunities become a recognised route into careers within the NHS, such as evidence of a minimum of 200 hours over each year of the degree. open to you in the health Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy Location of Study You will be well prepared and caring professions and and Physiotherapy for students who did not meet the initial to work in education in statutory, voluntary and entry criteria and who, through this course, are supported to This course is delivered at the Location of Study settings, children’s centre University of Worcester and private organisations. achieve their potential. Progression onto such professional This University of Worcester award is delivered by the partner working or additional also in partnership at both programmes is subject to successful application and therefore institution The Learning Institute. Delivery venues range across care provision in Progression Coleg Gwent and Herefordshire, not guaranteed. In addition, a student registered for the CertHE Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London and Somerset, statutory, voluntary and Ludlow and North Shropshire Alternatively, on who successfully completes the requirements for the award (though not on the University of Worcester campus). private organisations. completion, you are may choose to continue to study in the following year towards College (Hereford Campus). Alternatively, you may eligible to apply for the Foundation Degree rather than exit with the CertHE. choose to go onto further direct entry to Level study at degree level. 6 (the third year) of a University of Worcester Course Content Course Content Progression On completion, you are health-related Top-up Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Year 1 Year 2 eligible to apply for direct Degree, e.g. Applied that exact module titles on the • Effective Communication • Teamworking in • Supporting Academic Skills • Understanding our Personal entry to a third year Health & Social Care. course may differ. For a complete & Ethical Practice Professional Practice • Human Growth & & Professional Selves BSc or BA (Hons) Top- list of available modules, • Understanding Experiences of • Conditions & Interventions: Development • Identifcation & Support of up Degree, for example please visit our website. & Practices in Mental Health Mental Distress • Introducing Social & Emotional Social & Emotional Mental BSc (Hons) Child & • Mental Health: Legislation, • Mental Health: Individual All modules are subject to Mental Health & Wellbeing Health & Wellbeing Adolescent Mental Health Policy & Best Practice Project in the Workplace re-approval from 2020/21. • Professional Enquiry • Agency in Children or BA (Hons) Applied • Mental Health: Personal & • Applied Research & & Young People Health & Social Care. • Promoting the Enabling The course can be used Professional Development Evidence Based Practice Environment • Professional Enquiry in Action in the Workplace to support you on your Year 2: Optional modules • Therapeutic Interventions & route into teacher training. • Applied Human Biology Interpersonal Communication Satisfactory completion & Managing Health Regular updates may mean of the Foundation Degree Conditions OR that exact module titles on the may also provide a route • Reviewing Academic course may differ. For a complete into the BSc (Hons) Literature in Mental Health list of available modules, Nursing programme, please visit our website. subject to selection and recruitment processes.
134 135 * UCAS Code: B720 Midwifery BSc (Hons) Music Theatre & Performance BA (Hons) UCAS Code: W401 BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements This course will enable you to become a knowledgeable, BA Music Theatre & Performance creatively explores ways of Requirements Assessment Assessment competent midwife. Students are well supported by an integrating music and theatre performance for a contemporary 120 UCAS tariff points (to – Formative and summative Assessment methods 112 UCAS tariff points enthusiastic team of midwife teachers who enjoy effective audience. You will have opportunities to enhance your musicianship, include at least one relevant assessment of clinical practice include group practical, solo plus audition to assess partnership working with the local NHS Trusts. improve performance and acting skills and develop abilities and subject e.g. Psychology, instrument practical, public musical instrument skills, Sociology, Biology, PE or – Oral presentations approaches to creating new work. You will explore the explosion which includes voice as an Upon graduating from this course, as a registered midwife, performance, portfolio, essay,
Midwifery Midwifery Health & Social Care), with – Essays and refective accounts of new theatre forms that combine music and theatre such as instrument. We are looking you will be well prepared to meet the needs of women and review, log, presentation. 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 or above gig theatre, new cabaret, and fusions between classical and for Grade 5 or equivalent skill their families throughout the childbearing experience. – Written and oral examinations including English & Maths. popular music (e.g. dubstep opera) as well as Musical Theatre. in your chosen instrument – An independent study in Year 3 Functional skills Level 2 During clinical placements you will work under the supervision Course Features Qualifcations should include Mathematics is accepted The focus is on supporting your development as a creative of an experienced midwife mentor. You will learn frst-hand how – One to one tutoring on a Level 3 qualifcation as an alternative. Those Course Features practitioner, and preparing you for a professional career as a to respond effectively and appropriately to the diverse needs your chosen instrument, in a related subject applying via an Access practitioner, workshop leader or tutor. The understanding and of childbearing women and their families. The clinical practice – The course commences which includes the voice such as Music, Drama, course only need to networks you will develop through the course could also lead Performing Arts, English element of the course means that you are placed in a variety in February and meet the requirements towards a variety of careers within the theatre industries, and – Writing, composing and for English and Maths. of community and hospital settings throughout Herefordshire, September each year If you are unsure if the collaborative nature of the course can facilitate forming your performing your own your qualifcations are Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. These include community- – Course spans 45 & Performance Theatre Music IB: 120 UCAS tariff own company, through collaboration with dancers, playwrights Musical Theatre relevant, please contact based clinics, antenatal, labour, birth centre and postnatal wards. weeks per year points from a maximum and actors in the creation of your work. You will be taught by – Integration of music and the Admissions offce via of 3 Higher Level Some travelling across the counties will therefore be required. – Please see the University professional musicians and theatre-makers throughout the course, theatre in a variety of [email protected] Certifcates including a website for details about and will have a number of opportunities to perform publicly. related subject at H5. The learning and teaching on the Midwifery course focuses exciting new ways If you are a mature on a blended Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) approach which student funding student returning to Access to HE – Collaborative performances facilitates the development of a range of transferable skills such Supported elective placements education, experience diploma, BTEC Extended – with dance theatre, and as teamworking, communication, negotiation and presenting. are negotiable in the UK is taken into account as Diploma and NCFE opportunities to perform well as qualifcations Cache Level 3 Extended These combined with the ability to fnd and evaluate evidence and abroad in Year 3 with established orchestras Read more: p191 Diploma welcome will prepare you to be an autonomous midwifery practitioner – Professional registration with (jazz, string, wind, brass) able to work in partnership with women and as an effective Enhanced Disclosure & the Nursing and Midwifery – Learning how to teach/ member of the multidisciplinary team. Our aim is to develop Barring Service check Council upon graduating coach young musicians individuals who have the attributes and skills to challenge practice and Occupational Health – Course accredited by UNICEF checks required appropriately and support a high quality service for women. – Opportunity to transfer Baby Friendly Initiative to the 4 year Integrated Evidence of contributing Consider this... to the health/wellbeing Masters in Touring Theatre Touring Theatre of young people/adults MTheatre p183 IELTS score of 7 or above where English is not your frst language Shortlisted applicants will Your Career be invited to a selection day Your Career Successful completion Midwifery practice is very diverse and all midwives have an Read more: p191 of this course should important part to play in promoting public health and providing place you in a position accessible maternity services. Your training will equip you Course Content Course Content to make a career as an with the knowledge and confdence to work holistically in Modular spiral curriculum Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 a variety of settings to promote the health and wellbeing facilitating the provision • The Music Theatre Performer • Collaborative Production • Music Theatre Production Actor Musician of women and families. Career opportunities include: of skilled, knowledgeable, Set-up own theatre company Consider these... respectful care for all women, • Making Musical Theatre • Production Research • Professional Practice Teacher/coach of music Birth & Beyond FdA p60 – Clinical specialism newborns and their families. • Total Theatre: Performance, for Music Theatre • Soundscapes & Soundtracks and/or theatre Health & Social Care – Teaching Design & Production • Adaptations & Collaborations • Leading, Teaching & FdSc/CertHE p104 Modules enable students Across the Arts Arts co-ordination – Research to become evidence-based • Voice & Performance Tutoring Performing Arts or administration – Management practitioners skilled in • Music Theatre in Context • Developing Musicianship • Music Theatre: International As a registered midwife, you will also have the opportunity optimising usual physiological • Musical Theatre: Politics Perspectives to undertake further study at the University of Worcester, and emotional processes & Popular Forms • Final Performance Project or including a range of specialist modules that include examination and supporting women and • Sound & Music Technology Independent Research Project of the newborn, and the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. babies with complex health needs. These include holistic Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may examination of the newborn, that exact module titles on the differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website. epigenetics and genomics course may differ. For a complete and the role of the midwife list of available modules, Midwifery will be subject to re-approval by the Nursing as scholar and leader. please visit our website. and Midwifery Council during 2019/20.
* Subject to approval 136 137 Adult Nursing B740 Children’s Nursing B730 Mental Health Nursing B760 Nursing BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Adult Nursing Consider these...
112 UCAS tariff points. Children’s Nursing Health & Social Care UCAS tariff points need to Mental Health Nursing FdSc/CertHE p104 come from 3 full A Levels Nursing Associate
Nursing or BTEC Extended Diploma FdSc p140 Nursing Practice Experience and Your Career DMM or CACHE grade B or Preparation for Clinical Practice Adult Nursing Biochemistry Access to Higher Education Nurses make an essential contribution to the care, Adult nurses focus on the needs of patients with a 50% of the programme involves practice learning, which includes BSc (Hons) p52 with 45 credits at Level 3 support and rehabilitation of people whose health diverse range of health and care needs. You will clinical skills and simulation, alongside experiences in a range of (with at least 30 credits Human Biology is affected by illness, injury or long-term learn how to assess, plan and implement their exciting and challenging placements. During clinical placements, you at merit or distinction) BSc (Hons) p108 will work under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare conditions. People also look to improve their physical, social and cognitive care requirements, for Occupational Therapy Also needed are: health and wellbeing with the support of nurses. adult patients of all ages. Adult feld of practice professional who will be your practice supervisor in the clinical Evidence of recent academic BSc (Hons) p142 nurses are articulate, fexible decision-makers able environment. Assessment of practice will be undertaken by your study (within 5 years) We have an exciting new BSc (Hons) programme in to promote health and wellbeing, prioritise care and practice assessor. You will also have an academic assessor. place, in line with the new NMC (2018) Future Level 2 qualifcations in implement evidence-based nursing practice. You Mathematics and English Nurse Standards. You will study to be an adult, will work collaboratively with the inter-professional Adult placements include: Language e.g. GCSE Maths children’s or mental health nurse. Your 3-year team, service users and their families, respecting Medical and surgical areas, intensive, urgent and critical care Your Career Grade C/4 or above, GCSE course will equip you to be a resilient and their rights, choices and wishes. The emphasis is on settings, individuals’ homes, older people’s services and GP practices. Once you have completed English Language Grade C/4 compassionate nurse who is able to make the providing a high quality experience for all service the course and registered or above, Functional Skills optimum clinical decisions for patients based on Mental Health placements include: Mathematics, Functional users, in a wide range of healthcare settings. with the NMC, you can both the best evidence and compassion. When you Acute inpatient and psychiatric intensive care settings, older people’s Skills English practice in the UK and qualify you will be leading in care delivery for your services including dementia, recovery services, community services overseas. You can work Academic IELTS 6.0 chosen group of patients. Children’s Nursing and specialist placements including substance misuse and child and with a score of at least within the NHS, voluntary Meeting the specifc needs of children, young adolescent mental health services. 5.5 in each component To prepare you for this, in Year 1 you will study and independent sectors. people and their families is at the core of children’s (if educated wholly or communication skills, the values, legal and ethical You can continue to study nursing. You will become a safe and responsive Children’s placements include: mainly in a language other aspects of nursing, how to care for vulnerable at postgraduate level at practitioner, working collaboratively with other Acute inpatient settings including urgent and emergency care, school than English) people, and anatomy and physiology. In Year 2, Masters and PhD level health and social care professionals to provide high nurses and health visitors, hospice care, the Community Children’s NHS regulations require you will study how to plan patient care, and how to continue to enhance quality child and family-centred care in both child Nursing Team, caring for newborn babies, and children with learning nursing students to obtain to select the best care based on the right evidence. your practice. health and social care provision. and physical disabilities. satisfactory health clearance You will also study pathophysiology, disease and an Enhanced Disclosure prevention and medicines management. In Year 3, & Barring Service check Future children’s nurses need to be able to you will study therapeutic interventions, complex empower each child and their family. Children’s Shortlisted applicants will decision-making, urgent care and improving the nurses provide the healthcare support necessary be invited to a values based Practice experience takes place across the counties of Herefordshire, health of patients. selection event, designed for children to reach their full potential. Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Some travelling within to address the six Cs from You will be able to practice a wide range of the counties will therefore be required. Compassion in Practice. contemporary clinical skills in our state-of-the-art Mental Health Nursing Opportunities exist for an elective practice experience overseas Academic, practice staff simulation and skills suite. This will enable you to Mental health nurses support and promote the and service users are or to a specialist placement within the UK during Year 3 of practice in a safe environment to gain confdence involved in this process. recovery of those suffering from acute or long- the programme. and competence before you go into placement, term mental health conditions across the lifespan Read more: p191 where you will be able to use these skills to give from childhood to old age. You will become an Successful completion of the programme provides eligibility high-quality patient-centred care. effective communicator, able to collaborate with to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council An apprenticeship route the multidisciplinary team to support person- as a Registered Nurse. Assessment on the course includes written (subject to Nursing centred recovery using a variety of evidence-based assignments, exams and practical assessment in and Midwifery Council mental health interventions. Informed by critical placement. You will keep an e-workbook and approval) is available to engagement, promotion of principles of self- complete refective assignments that will current NHS employees. determination and self-management, as a mental showcase your learning throughout the three health nurse you will help shape current and future years of the course. You will receive structured mental health agendas and developments. formative feedback on assessments to ensure you maximise your potential to achieve.
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138 139 UCAS Code: B745 Nursing Associate FdSc Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree FdSc
Requirements The Nursing Associate is a new support role which will work Assessment The one-year Top-up Degree programme at the University of Assessment Requirements alongside care assistants and registered nurses to deliver hands- Worcester is designed for both UK and international students who GCSE Grade C/4 (or above) A wide range of formative There are a wide range of For BSc: a recognised nursing on care for patients. This 2-year Foundation Degree is a fexible, have a nursing qualifcation, having worked for a minimum of one or a Level 2 equivalent and summative assessment assessment types including case qualifcation in your home practice-based course, which will enable you to provide high quality, year after qualifying within their own country and would like to in Maths and English strategies are used which studies, critical incident analysis, country (equivalent to person-centred care across the lifespan. It provides eligibility to achieve a graduate profle and further their career prospects. diploma level study in UK) 32 UCAS tariff points from include: assessment of work-based projects and BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree Degree Top-up (Hons) BSc either: 1 A Level (minimum apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a For international students: clinical practice, e-workbook, Nurses can meet with colleagues from different countries who independent and group projects. Grade C) or max of 3 A Nursing Associate. As well as being a professional role in its own IELTS score of 6 or above and
Nursing Associate Associate Nursing refective assignments, group are also enhancing their nursing qualifcations to Level 6 to Levels, BTEC National right, it is also possible to progress onto graduate level nursing. appropriate entry visa to UK presentations, individual achieve an honours degree. The degree has been designed to Diploma, Access to HE Read more: p191 Diploma or other equivalent As a Nursing Associate, you will be equipped with the knowledge, presentations, written unseen promote professionalism from a multicultural perspective. understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to examinations, numeracy Level 3 qualifcations This programme can be taken over one year full-time or, over a employment as a Nursing Associate and working to a nationally assessment and reports. IELTS score of 6 or above maximum of four years as a part-time programme. Throughout the recognised code of conduct. The course will meet the new where English is not programme there is a strong emphasis on professionalism, research
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) Standards for Nursing Nursing Studies your frst language Course Features appreciation, clinical governance and practice development. This Associate and the Skills for Health Apprenticeship Standards Your Career All shortlisted applicants will – The course is delivered over 45 will allow nurses to review and critique their work, and to plan and provides an outcome-based course of academic and Many healthcare-related be invited to an interview weeks per year. The course is and make critically informed decisions in relation to nursing. work-based learning that will help you to develop the wide- job opportunities are Access to HE 50% theory and 50% practice/ ranging skills and capabilities required for this new role. looking for employees diploma welcome work-based learning. Each year, Opportunity to register as a nurse in the UK with graduate skills. Read more: p191 As a student, you will be well supported by an enthusiastic team of students will attend university For international students accessing the programme there is This course is ideal for nursing lecturers who work in partnership with local NHS Trusts. for one day a week at the an opportunity to apply to work in health and care settings. To nurses to enhance their During clinical placements, you will work under the supervision same time as working in their practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK you must gain successful employability in an of a Registered Healthcare professional who will be your practice allocated clinical environments registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The international context. supervisor in the clinical environment. Assessment of practice – Visiting Lecturers: current process involves an eligibility assessment and a 2-part test of It will also provide Consider these... will be undertaken by your practice assessor and an academic nurses or service users who competence, organised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. an excellent route to Nursing BSc (Hons) p138 assessor. You will have opportunity to broaden your experience by give their perspective on their postgraduate Masters Midwifery BSc (Hons) completing a range of placements. These will include a variety of Visit www.nmc-uk.org for further information. An IELTS score of condition and their experience in Advanced Clinical p136 community and hospital based settings throughout Herefordshire, 7 is required by the NMC should you wish to register as a nurse. with nurses and the NHS Practice and Masters Health & Social Care Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and the West Midlands. Some – Apprentice route also available in Public Health. FdSc/CertHE p104 travelling within the counties will therefore be required. Please see our website for the latest course fees for current NHS employees and information: www.worcester.ac.uk Applied Health & Social Care BA (Hons) Progression Top-up Degree p49 Completion of the Foundation Degree can provide a route onto the BSc (Hons) Nursing with advanced standing. This is subject to selection and recruitment processes, availability of places and completion of Recognition of Prior Learning. Your Career Nursing practice is very diverse and the course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to Course Content Course Content employment as a Nursing • Nursing Research • Leading for Enhanced Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Associate. The NHS Trusts • Person-centred Assessment Service Delivery • Communication & • Evidence Based Practice that exact module titles on the and Independent Care in Clinical Practice • Independent Study providers are actively Professional Values to for Health & Care course may differ. For a complete • The Care & Management promoting the role of Promote Health & Wellbeing • Essential Skills & Nursing list of available modules, Regular updates may mean of People with Non- the Nursing Associate • Human Anatomy & Physiology Associate Practice 2 please visit our website. that exact module titles on the communicable Diseases course may differ. For a complete throughout their for Person-centred Care • Working in Teams in • Philosophical Approach to list of available modules, workforce. Healthcare is a • Essential Skills & Nursing Health & Social Care complex and challenging Contemporary Health Care please visit our website. Associate Practice 1 • Developing Integrated environment and the • Law & Ethics for Health • Principles of Nursing Person-centred Care course will give you & Social Care Associate Practice the experience to meet the needs of patients with confdence and competence to deliver effective, safe and 140 responsive care. 141 In partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Outdoor Adventure Leadership
UCAS Code: B930 Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) & Management BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: XN92 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Occupational Therapy is a rewarding and fexible career which Work in the dynamic, physically and emotionally challenging feld of Requirements
Assessment Assessment provides practitioners with the opportunity to work with a outdoor adventure by studying this broad, vocationally-based course. 120 UCAS tariff points You will be continuously Wide range of assessment 96 UCAS tariff points diverse range of people. Traditionally Occupational Therapists plus 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 assessed in professional You will develop an understanding of the scientifc and business types, including coursework and GCSE Maths and work with adults and children who may have learning or physical including English Language practice and will have a context of outdoor adventure activities, with the chance to gain assignments, practical English Language at disability, physical illness or mental ill health. These areas continue Grade C/4 or above Access to HE range of theory assessments skills and experience in both water- and land-based activities. activities, individual and to be central to Occupational Therapy provision. However, diploma welcome including essays, presentations group presentations, case Access to HE Occupational Therapy is an ever evolving profession and whilst In the fnal year, you will conduct an Expedition Studies module Level 3 qualifcation required and portfolios. There are no studies, reports and exams. diploma welcome developing innovative practice within the more traditional and a research project in an area of your choice. Choose from a Shortlisted candidates exams in the curriculum. Read more: p191 settings, Occupational Therapists can also be found working range of modules to suit your interests in areas such as reviewing will be interviewed in areas such as health promotion, business, charities and as and facilitation, adventure tourism, outdoor adventure in the Course Features General Studies not independent practitioners. Where there are people, there are Course Features natural environment and entrepreneurship. – Opportunity to study at one
Occupational Therapy Therapy Occupational accepted for this subject occupations and therefore there can be Occupational Therapists. – Approved by the Health & of our international partner We also offer an opportunity to study at one of All offers are subject Care Professions Council and institutions in Year 2 to satisfactory Health Occupational Therapists assess people’s ability to engage in the our international partner institutions during Year 2, Consider these... accredited by the Royal College Clearance and Enhanced daily activities and occupations that are important to them. They please see our international webpages. – Consultation with local Physical Education & of Occupational Therapists Disclosure & Barring work collaboratively to enable people to achieve their personal and national employers Outdoor Education and the World Federation of Local and national employers have been consulted in Service check goals and to carry out the occupations they need and want to do in – Optional coaching courses BSc (Hons) p149 Occupational Therapists course development. A programme of optional coaching Read more: p191 order to lead a fulflling life. This may be within hospitals, social care, alongside the course Primary & Outdoor courses runs alongside the course, enabling students to schools and community services or it may be in more contemporary – This course is not NHS funded Education BA (Hons) p155 achieve relevant National Governing Body Awards. – Excellent facilities, including practice areas such as primary care, fre services, care farms, – The course commences our 2,000-seat sports Arena Sport Development prisons or homelessness services to name just a few examples. in September and is and our Lakeside Campus & Coaching three years full-time Location of Study BA (Hons) p168 Consider these... To ensure you beneft from an inter-professional experience you will for outdoor education – There are strong links with The course is delivered at the University of Worcester Sport Business Management
Physiotherapy share some teaching with students on our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy & Management Leadership Adventure Outdoor BA (Hons) p164 BSc (Hons) p152 course. There are close links between the University lecturers and practice – students will and is run in partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College (Holme Lacey Campus). Practical Social Work BA (Hons) p161 local clinicians. We are committed to the effective integration of spend a signifcant period theory to practice and this is a key feature of our course. The course of time working in practice. activities take place in areas such as the Wye Valley, Clinical Psychology Brecon Beacons, Peak District and North Wales. BSc (Hons) p71 has a strong and unique leadership element that runs throughout the (Minimum of 1,000 hours) programme and will help equip you to be an exceptional practitioner. Counselling Psychology – Shared study with Your Career physiotherapy and nursing, BSc (Hons) p76 This course is designed and delivered in partnership with where appropriate, to Previous graduates Nursing BSc (Hons) p138 Occupational Therapists working across Herefordshire, maximise inter-professional have secured work in: Foundation Degrees in: Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Birmingham as well as learning for health professions Child & Adolescent a developing portfolio of international placements to ensure Local authorities Mental Health p70 that it addresses the changing needs of diverse populations – Leadership skills embedded Outdoor centres Counselling p75 and embraces contemporary practice. Students and graduates – Clinical skills developed Commercial activity Health & Social Care p104 of the Occupational Therapy programme are eligible for at university in simulated Course Content centres as trek leaders Health & Wellbeing membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists home environment and • Foundations of • Water-based Coaching Regular updates may mean Holiday companies and graduates can apply for professional registration simulation suites in addition in Society p105 Outdoor Adventure • Land-based Leadership that exact module titles on the Development training with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). to work-based learning Mental Health p134 • Water-based Personal Skills course may differ. For a complete organisations throughout the course • Expedition Studies Mental Health & list of available modules, Higher education • Land-based Personal Skills • Independent Study Wellbeing of Children & – Business and entrepreneurial please visit our website. Self-employment • Introduction to Motor • Applied Facilitation Young People p135 Course Content skills included Teacher training Learning & Skill Acquisition & Reviewing Nursing Associate p140 • Occupational Therapy Practice • Research & Evidence- – Strong links with local • Understanding • Environmental Approaches Skills & Self-leadership based Practice clinicians which enhance student work based learning Weather & Climate to Outdoor Adventure • Interpersonal Skills, Values & • Teamworking, Leadership • The Research Process • Adventure Tourism Self-awareness Professions & Management (Outdoor Adventure Your Career • Outdoor Adventure in the • Health, Wellbeing & • Exploring Professional Diversity Leadership & Management) Natural Environment This course prepares you Occupation Incorporating to work as a Registered • Enhancing Employability • Scientifc Approaches Health Promotion • Outdoor Adventure & Occupational Therapist to Outdoor Adventure • Dissertation Diverse Populations within the NHS, • Philosophy & Practice of Performance Regular updates may mean • Contemporary Issues in community settings, Occupational Therapy • Work Placement industry, independent that exact module titles on the Outdoor Adventure • Applied Sciences for (Outdoor Adventure) and voluntary sectors. course may differ. For a complete Occupational Therapists In addition, there are list of available modules, opportunities to work • Professional Practice please visit our website. in education, research, Placement throughout service management the course 142 and overseas. 143 UCAS Code: B950 Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) Paramedic Studies BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree UCAS Code: WC48 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements The role of the paramedic has become broader over recent years The role of the paramedic has become broader over recent years Requirements Assessment Assessment and this course brings together the latest elements in contemporary and this course brings together the latest elements in contemporary 120 UCAS tariff points A variety of teaching, learning A variety of teaching, learning Applicants must have care. It is designed to equip you with the values, knowledge and care. With paramedics now taking on more in-depth roles in the Evidence of adult and assessment approaches will and assessment approaches achieved 240 credits, skills that are specifcally relevant to this emerging branch of the care of patients, both in and out of the community, do you want care customer facing be used, which will emphasise will be used, which will 120 each at Levels 4 NHS and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. to take your knowledge and skills to a higher level to deal with and 5 (or equivalent) experience is essential the relationship between emphasise the relationship
in a related subject e.g. Degree Top-up (Hons) BSc
the changing challenges and improve your career prospects? Access to HE diploma This course has a strong practical focus, allowing you theory and real life issues and between theory and real life Foundation Degree or welcome to work alongside qualifed personnel and prepares you experiences during practice. This course provides access to a wide range of generic modules issues as a Paramedic. DipHE Paramedic Science for work in the Ambulance Service. 50% of the course that are relevant across a variety of healthcare settings, along with Shortlisted applicants will To access this course be invited for selection is practice-based. You will be expected to work the shift specialist modules that allow development towards specifc areas of
Paramedic Science Science Paramedic Course Features Course Features you must be a qualifed Enhanced Disclosure & patterns of the Ambulance Service personnel. expertise. The award has been designed to provide the opportunity – Developed in partnership – Developed in partnership paramedic, registered Barring Service check to share professional insights and knowledge in a multi-professional The course will provide you with specifc knowledge and with the West Midlands with the West Midlands with the Health Care and and Occupational Health forum. This course is specifcally designed to ensure that qualifed Professions Council or an understanding to enable you to work in the pre-hospital setting. Ambulance Service NHS Trust Ambulance Service NHS Trust checks required staff can top up to degree level from their original diploma. equivalent, and presently You will be provided with the expert knowledge enabling you Read more: p191 – 50% of the course is – This BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree working in an emergency to develop into a competent practitioner whose skills will be practice-based, working The course will also focus on your personal and professional provides the opportunity ambulance service or similar Paramedic Studies of use in the diverse feld of pre-hospital care. You will explore the same shift patterns as development and provides opportunities for you to for paramedics with a accident and emergency/ and debate issues arising from social, cultural, moral, legal and ambulance personnel develop your study skills, meet your own learning needs Foundation Science degree to frst contact healthcare political context of pre-hospital care in the NHS. In addition, and to develop and practise key skills in preparation for practice environment – The course explores social, study towards a BSc (Hons) you will develop your communication and interpersonal skills. employment, further study and lifelong learning. Consider these... cultural, moral, legal and Paramedic Science degree Read more: p191 Counselling FdSc p75 The course will also focus on your personal and professional political facets of pre- The University of Worcester has a proven track record in the – The course explores social, education of student paramedics, both direct entry students and for Health & Social Care development and provides opportunities for you to hospital care, preparing cultural, moral, legal and FdSc/CertHE p104 develop your study skills, meet your own learning needs you for a varied career in existing ambulance service staff. We have considerable experience political facets of pre- and to develop and practise key skills in preparation for this ever-expanding and in all avenues of paramedic and pre-hospital care. All the staff hospital care, developing your Mental Health Consider this... FdSc/CertHE p134 employment, further study and lifelong learning. evolving branch of the NHS who facilitate the course are currently practising paramedics with practice for a varied career a combined experience of over 100 years in pre-hospital care. in this ever-expanding and Paramedic Science The University of Worcester has a proven track record in the evolving branch of the NHS BSc (Hons) p144 education of student paramedics, both direct entry students and for existing ambulance service staff. We have considerable experience in all avenues of paramedic and pre-hospital care. All the staff Your Career who facilitate the course are currently practising paramedics with On completion of the a combined experience of over 100 years in pre-hospital care. Your Career course you will be eligible On completion of to apply for professional the course you will registration with the have the options for Health & Care Professions Course Content Course Content further educational Council (HCPC). You development such as are then eligible for Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Mandatory modules Optional modules Advanced Practice MSc, employment as a • Professional Values & • Biosciences for Paramedic • Professionalism & • Complex Practice for the • Research module* and career development registered paramedic with Academic Skills Practitioners 3 the Paramedic Competent Paramedic • Mentorship for opportunities in both the the Ambulance Service. • Biosciences for Paramedic • Applying Research & Evidence • Advanced Clinical Science • Advanced Pathophysiology Paramedic Practice* ambulance service and Practitioners 1 to Paramedic Practice for Paramedics & Clinical Reasoning • Leading for Enhanced primary care settings. • An Introduction to • Clinical & Psychosocial • Independent Study for Paramedics Service Delivery Pathophysiology of Aspects of Complex • Complex Skills for the • Independent Study • Contemporary Issues Illness & Injury Illness & Injury Competent Paramedic in Mental Health • Biosciences for Paramedic • Essential Skills for the OSCE & Pharmacology Exam • Substance Misuse Practitioners 2 Developing Paramedic • Paramedic Professional Regular updates may mean • Fundamental Skills for • Paramedic Professional Practice 3 that exact module titles on the Paramedic Practice Practice 2 Regular updates may mean course may differ. For a complete • Paramedic Professional that exact module titles on the list of available modules, Practice 1 course may differ. For a complete please visit our website. list of available modules, * Students who have not studied please visit our website. these modules at Level 5 must choose these modules at Level 6
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UCAS Code: B210 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) Foundation Year BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: B250 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Pharmacology is an exciting area of development and discovery Professional links will give you the chance Requirements
Assessment Assessment in biomedical science. to put theory into practice through projects 96 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods include A variety of assessment techniques are employed For the BSc (Hons) connected to the bioscience industry. must include A Level Pharmacologists study how medicines and other drugs work written examinations and a to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your Pharmacology with a Biology, Human Biology and how they are processed by the body. They are also at the range of coursework assessments There are fantastic graduate career knowledge, skills and understanding. These may Foundation Year you or Chemistry and should have a GCSE (or forefront of new drug design; facilitating the treatment and cure of such as essays, laboratory opportunities right across the Biological include: practical and project reports, group A Level in another science, equivalent) pass in English Maths or Statistics diseases such as cancer, depression, heart disease and infections, reports, portfolios, presentations Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare presentations, tests and formal examinations. as well as understanding why individuals differ in the way they and a fnal year research project. Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology. Read more: p191
Pharmacology Pharmacology 104 UCAS tariff points respond to certain drugs, and why some drugs cause addiction. must include A Level All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong Course Features Biology, Human Biology As a scientifc discipline, pharmacology lies at the heart of medical Course Features practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an – A friendly, supportive learning environment or Chemistry science and Pharmacologists work closely with a wide variety of – A friendly, supportive learning exciting career. This applied approach gives you with an open-door policy and support Access to HE other disciplines that make up the pharmaceutical industry and environment with an open- the opportunity to develop a range of skills and from a personal academic tutor Your Career diploma welcome modern medical science, including neuroscience, molecular and door policy and support from expertise to boost your graduate employability. – Developed in collaboration with the Graduates in Pharmacology Read more: p191 cell biology, immunology and cancer biology, to name just a few. a personal academic tutor This is a carefully designed Foundation Year British Pharmacological Society go on to have careers in a As a Pharmacologist you will have great career prospects and – Developed in collaboration to help you make sure you have the right mix – Strong emphasis on practical very wide range of felds. These include: working the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives. with the British of skills and knowledge to progress onto Level and laboratory work, taught by Pharmacological Society in high-tech research Pharmacologists often work in high-tech research laboratories 4 of the BSc (Hons) Pharmacology at the internationally recognised scientists laboratories in academia in academia, as well as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and – Strong emphasis on practical University of Worcester. If you don’t currently Consider these... – Modern laboratories and specialist equipment – and the bioscience Year a Foundation with Pharmacology bioscience industries. With a pharmacology degree you might also and laboratory work have the entry requirements to go straight onto an inspiring environment for you to gain practical industries, teaching and Biology BSc (Hons) p55 choose to pursue a career in teaching, policymaking, or medical sales. – Professional links to a degree in these subject areas, then successful skills and to develop your pharmacology ideas lecturing, healthcare Forensic & Applied Biology completion of our Foundation Year will prepare and veterinary services, If you study Pharmacology at Worcester you will fnd yourself part give you the chance to BSc (Hons) p97 you for the next stage of your journey. science writing, medical of a dynamic, forward-thinking university with excellent teaching put theory into practice Human Biology sales, and policymaking. staff and frst-class facilities to support you through your studies. through projects linked to If you study at the University of Worcester, BSc (Hons) p108 On successful completion the bioscience industry you will fnd yourself part of a dynamic, Biochemistry of your Foundation Year, forward-thinking University with excellent BSc (Hons) p52 – Modern laboratories and you will be eligible to specialist equipment – an teaching staff and frst-class facilities to Biomedical Science progress onto the BSc (Hons) inspiring environment support you right through your studies. BSc (Hons) p58 Pharmacology at the for you to gain practical University of Worcester. skills and to develop your pharmacology ideas
Your Career Your Pharmacology degree will prepare you Course Content Course Content to work in high-tech Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Foundation Year (Year 0) Pharmacology BSc Year 3 research laboratories • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Human Systems Physiology • Research Project The BSc (Hons) Pharmacology • Research Project in academia, as well as Year 1 • Introduction to • How Drugs Act: • Pharmaco-informatics with a Foundation • Pharmaco-informatics the pharmaceutical, • Human Anatomy & Physiology Biological Chemistry An Introduction to Year comprises four biotechnology and • Drug Discovery, Design • Drug Discovery, Design Pharmacokinetics & mandatory modules: • Introduction to bioscience industries. • Cell Biology & Development & Development Pharmacodynamics Biological Chemistry • Health & Disease • Pharmacology & the • The Chemistry of Life • Pharmacology & the Alternatively, you might • Cell Biology • Molecular & Cellular Biology Immune System • Earth, Life & Diversity Immune System go on to pursue a career • Introduction to Pharmacology • Health & Disease • Microbiology • Toxicology • Essential Skills for Scientists • Toxicology in areas such as teaching, • Scientifc Support Skills • Introduction to Pharmacology policymaking, medical • Project Development • Neuroendocrine Physiology • Science in Practice • Neuroendocrine Physiology sales or regulatory & Biochemistry • Scientifc Support Skills & Biochemistry roles in the drug • Work Experience Year 2 • Work Experience discovery industry. • Biochemistry of Cancer • Human Systems Physiology • Biochemistry of Cancer A degree in Pharmacology • Diseases of the Ageing Brain • How Drugs Act: • Diseases of the Ageing Brain is an ideal platform to An Introduction to Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean launch a research career Pharmacokinetics & that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the and progression to a Pharmacodynamics postgraduate qualifcation. course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, • Molecular & Cellular Biology list of available modules, please visit our website. • Microbiology please visit our website. • Project Development 146 147 In partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Physical Education & Outdoor
UCAS Code: XC36 Physical Education BSc (Hons) Education BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: CX63 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements If you have a passion for physical education and As the PE national curriculum continues to evolve, there is an Requirements
Assessment Assessment sport, then study the BSc in Physical Education increased demand for outdoor education to be taught in school 112 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods include a range of Essays, presentations, teaching 112 UCAS tariff points (PE) at the School of Sport & Exercise Science at curriculum time. With this, there is a clear need to develop and GCSE Maths and coursework assessments such as essays, assessments, practical and GCSE Maths and Worcester, a university with a proven record of PE practitioners with a specialism in Outdoor Education. This English Language at reports, portfolios, performances, presentations performance assessments, English Language, Grade C/4 or above excellence in this feld. Teaching PE is an extremely creative and innovative course has been carefully designed Grade C/4 or above and a fnal year independent project. examinations, projects, rewarding career that has the potential to change to ensure that you engage in an equal mix of both physical Access to HE group work, practical work A Disclosure & Barring the lives of countless young people. This degree, education and outdoor education. The course will develop your diploma welcome experience, refective interviews Service check is required with its unique focus on inclusive practice, is Course Features personal skill level in activities such as mountain walking, rock for this course Shortlisted candidates and independent research. will be interviewed specifcally designed to meet the changing needs – Highly motivated staff who have climbing and kayaking as well as challenge your perceptions, Read more: p191 Physical Education A Disclosure & Barring of the Physical Education profession and has a experience in all phases of education beliefs and values of the role of physical education in schools. broad range of modules that will prepare you for and across all levels of PE teaching Course Features Service check is required During the course, you will be taught by an experienced a career in teaching or supporting the delivery of – Single Honours for this course – Develops breadth across a wide range and enthusiastic team of both PE and outdoor education Physical Education and extra-curricular activities. Read more: p191 of national curriculum PE activities and practitioners, committed to providing a quality experience – Opportunity to spend The course is delivered by a large team of highly also depth of knowledge in specifc that will enable you to become an effective and employable a semester abroad Consider these... experienced and enthusiastic Physical Education aspects, such as inclusive teaching graduate. You will gain valuable experiences on placements, and – Access to a range of facilities, Outdoor Adventure practitioners, committed to ensuring a quality – Top-quality facilities including state-of-the- have the opportunity of working in both primary and secondary including BASES accredited Leadership & Management experience that will provide you with the tools art inclusive University Arena, 3G AstroTurf, school settings, along with a range of outdoor settings. laboratories, sports hall, BSc (Hons) p143 Consider these... to become effective and employable graduates. dance studio, strength and conditioning suite, ftness suites, 3G AstroTurf, Physical Education There are also numerous opportunities for you to supplement the Physical Education & Throughout the course, you will take part in lectures, gymnasium, specifc science laboratories, sand based AstroTurf, 2,000- BSc (Hons) p148
course with a range of National Governing Body awards, ensuring Physical Education & Outdoor Education Sports Coaching Science seminars, practical workshops and work placements, an outdoor educational site which includes seat sports arena, strength Primary & Outdoor that you extend your knowledge and understanding further. BSc (Hons) p150 gaining valuable experience in primary and a lake and outdoor activity centre and conditioning suite, Education BA (Hons) p155 Physical Education & secondary schools and other community settings. – Extensive volunteering and Earn As You Learn Motion Performance Centre, Sports Coaching & Physical Outdoor Education Location of Study Lakeside Campus for Outdoor Education FdSc p165 There are numerous opportunities for you to opportunities to support elite tournaments, BSc (Hons) p149 The course is based at the University of Worcester and is run in Education and performance supplement the course with a range of National inclusive festivals, sports camps and much more partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire analysis laboratories Governing Body awards, ensuring that you College (Holme Lacey Campus). Practical activities take place in extend your knowledge and understanding areas such as the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and North Wales. further. You also have the option of studying Your Career Your Career abroad, spending a semester with one of our international partner universities. Graduates from this course In 2018, 95% of Physical can fnd employment Education graduates were in a variety of areas, in full-time employment or Course Content Course Content including primary and further study six months secondary school teaching, after completing their Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules • Contemporary Issues Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 instructing in outdoor degree. A high number of • Introduction to • Teaching Special in Disability Sports • Introduction to • Learning & Teaching • Independent Project graduates go on to study centres, lecturing, public Physical Education Education Needs & Coaching & PE Physical Education Through Games • Professional Placement a Postgraduate Certifcate services, armed forces, Disability PE in Schools • Sociology of Sport of Education (PGCE) either • Scientifc Principles in • Land-based Personal Skills • Water-based Skills • School-based Placement coaching, recreation Teaching & Coaching • Teaching Gymnastics in for secondary Physical • Group Dynamics in Sport • Scientifc Principles in • Creating Successful Research • Outdoor Activities in the management, corporate Secondary Schools Education teaching or • Dance & Gymnastics • Engaging Young People Teaching & Coaching • Facilitation & Reviewing Natural Environment team building and Primary teaching. However, in Primary Schools • Teaching Dance in personal ftness training. in Physical Activity • Foundation of • Advanced Scientifc Principles • Contemporary Issues in the content of the course Secondary Schools develops a wide range of • Adapted Physical Activity, • Dance & the Camera Outdoor Learning in Teaching & Coaching Outdoor Education Graduates would be Sport & Disability • Contemporary Issues in Sport employability skills, enabling • Dance Therapy • Safety Management • Contemporary Issues in Sport • Residential Experience eligible to progress graduates to enter into a • Swimming, Lifesaving & Risk onto postgraduate Year 1: Optional modules • Optional language modules • Teaching Gymnastics in • Leading & Developing broad range of different Regular updates may mean study including Masters • Outdoor Education • Language Secondary Schools PE in Primary Schools professions, including: sports that exact module titles on the and PhD studies. administration development, in the Curriculum Year 3: Mandatory modules course may differ. For a complete • Swimming, Lifesaving & Risk • 14-19 Curriculum sports activity leader, • Physical Activity, list of available modules, • Independent • Optional language modules Regular updates may mean social media marketing Health & Games Research Project please visit our website. co-ordinator, sports and • Teaching Special that exact module titles on the • Language disability inclusion coach, Year 3: Optional modules Educational Needs & course may differ. For a complete recruitment consultant Year 2: Mandatory modules • School-based Placement Disability PE in Schools list of available modules, specialist and many more. please visit our website. • Learning & Teaching • Professional Placement Through Games • The Developing Child in Sport • Advanced Scientifc Principles • 14-19 Curriculum in Teaching & Coaching • Leading & Developing • Creating Successful Research PE in Primary School 148 149 Physical Education & Sports Physical Geography BSc (Hons) * UCAS Code: F800 UCAS Code: C690 Coaching Science BSc (Hons) with optional International Study Year Joint Honours: see p42 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements You will have the opportunity to study both PE Physical Geography studies the patterns and processes occurring Requirements Assessment Assessment and Sports Coaching Science to prepare you within our natural environment, from the atmosphere to the 112 UCAS tariff points Assessment methods include written Our approach focuses on 104-120 UCAS tariff points for a career in either subject. With our unique biosphere. Our Physical Geography degree explores the processes plus GCSE Mathematics examinations and a range of coursework coursework with assessment Access to HE diploma focus on inclusion, you will be prepared to be that shape our planet and how they impact upon the human and English at Grade assessments such as essays, reports, methods that also include welcome C/4 or above inclusive practitioners and researchers with environment. With a strong emphasis on feldwork, you will portfolios, performance, presentations and practical investigations, Read more: p191 opportunities to complete work-based placements have every opportunity to immerse yourselves in a range of Access to HE diploma a fnal year independent studies project. poster presentations, projects, and independent projects in an area of your different physical environments within the UK and overseas. welcome management plans, refective choice. This fexible approach means you can A Disclosure & Barring What really sets this course apart from others is its practical, hands- journals, essays, exams select modules that you are interested in which Course Features Service check is required on emphasis. As a student at Worcester, you will enjoy a generous and oral presentations. will make your degree individually tailored – A strong theory to practice link, including many for this course feldwork programme, laboratory work, computer-based practicals helping increase your employability prospects. opportunities to teach and coach children Consider these... Read more: p191 and so much more. These activities help you to understand subject across all key stages and abilities here at the Course Features Geography BSc The course is delivered by a large team of highly knowledge and develop a wide range of specialist and transferable University and also out on placement – Local and residential feldwork (Hons) p101 experienced and enthusiastic PE practitioners skills, invaluable for employment or further study. We have strong BSc (Hons) with optional International Study Year with optional International (Hons) BSc Year Study opportunities in the UK, Human Geography and coaches who are committed to ensuring a – Top quality facilities including state-of-the- links with local employers which provide opportunities for you to Europe and North America BA (Hons) p111 high quality experience, which will provide you art inclusive University Arena, 3G AstroTurf, conduct exciting and innovative third-year research projects. Primary & Outdoor Consider these... with the tools and skills to become effective sand flled astro, dance studio, outdoor – Excellent access to specialist The Single Honours programme Education BA (Hons) p155 Physical Education and employable graduates. Throughout the educational site including lake and outdoor equipment and resources has been accredited by the Royal BSc (Hons) p148 course, you will have the opportunity to take activity centre, S&C suite and gymnasium including river monitoring Geographical Society (with IBG). Sports Coaching Science supplementary National Governing Body – Extensive volunteering opportunities stations, Unmanned Aerial BSc (Hons) p166 Awards in a range of sports to help extend your to support elite tournaments, inclusive Vehicles (UAVs), state- knowledge and understanding further. You also festivals, and sports camps Study Abroad option* of-the-art surveying and Your Career mapping technology, and Physical Education & Sports Coaching Science have the opportunity to study abroad, spending We are currently developing a new four-year course with the Our previous graduates a semester at one of our international partner same basic structure as our Physical Geography BSc but you will well-equipped laboratories have gone on to a Geography Physical institutions including those in the USA, Australia, spend your third year studying geography and other subjects at – Innovative approaches wide range of careers Your Career New Zealand, or Sweden amongst others. an English-speaking university abroad. After benefting from this to learning and teaching in areas such as: In 2018, 95% of PE and The degree content is designed to ensure our extended international experience, you will return to Worcester that engage with real- Environmental consultancy graduates have key knowledge of the delivery for your fnal year with a wide range of additional study and world topics and issues Sports Coaching Science Flood prevention graduates were in full- of all areas of the PE curriculum as well as the life skills. This programme is currently subject to approval. pedagogical practice needed to coach athletes Geographical information time employment or systems (GIS) management further study six months across the spectrum of ages and abilities. Urban planning after completing their degree. A high number Course Content Course Content Local government of graduates go on to Conservation Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Optional modules • Contemporary Issues Year 1 Optional Study Abroad Year Regular updates may mean study a Postgraduate Civil Service in Disability Sports that exact module titles on the Certifcate in Education • Introduction to • Teaching Special • Geographical Investigations Year 3 Research Physical Education Education Needs & Coaching & PE course may differ. For a complete (PGCE) either for primary • Dynamic Earth • Dissertation in Physical Teaching Disability PE in Schools list of available modules, or secondary Physical • Principles of Inclusive • Sociology of Sport • Risk, Resilience & Geography please visit our website. Alternatively, you may Education teaching. Others Sports Coaching • Sport & Disability • Group Dynamics in Sport Sustainable Futures • Mountain Environments wish to continue to study for a Masters in • Scientifc Principles in • Contemporary Issues in Sport • Engaging Young People Overseas Field Course • Introduction to Sustainability postgraduate study Sports Coaching Science. Teaching & Coaching in Physical Activity • Swimming, Lifesaving & Risk • Professional Placement and other professional The course develops a Year 2 • Language options • The Sport Entrepreneur for Geographers qualifcations. variety of employability Year 1: Optional modules • Highlands Field Course skills, enabling graduates • Dance & Gymnastics • There are some modules which • Earth Observation & Year 3: Mandatory modules • Mountain Landscapes to enter into a range of in Primary Schools are excluded combinations GIS Applications • Independent Project (cannot be taken together) & Hazards professions, including: • Adapted Physical Activity, • River Conservation • School-based Placement or but your tutors will advise • Researching Geography & GIS sports administration Sport & Disability & Management Professional Placement you on the content of the development, sports • Natural Hazards • Environmental Geology development offcers, • Language options modules and also how to • Meteorology & Climate sports activity leader, Year 3: Optional modules make the module selections • Mountain Glaciers Year 2: Mandatory modules • Advanced Coaching • River Monitoring & & Landscape social media marketing Regular updates may mean • Learning & Teaching Pedagogy & Practice Assessment • Ice Age Environments co-ordinator, sports and that exact module titles on the Through Games • Climate Change: disability inclusion coach, • The Developing Child course may differ. For a complete • Atmospheric Processes, Air • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice Science & Policy recruitment consultant • 14-19 Curriculum list of available modules, Pollution & its Modelling specialist and many more. • Advanced Scientifc Principles • Learning & Developing please visit our website. • Language module in Teaching & Coaching PE in Primary Schools * Subject to approval • Creating Successful Research
150 151 * UCAS Code: UCAS Code: B160 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) Playwriting BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements Physiotherapists will play an essential role in Today’s theatre needs new voices; it needs to hear from the young Requirements Assessment Assessment meeting the vision of the future health and social and the under-represented. It needs your voice. Playwriting at the 120 UCAS tariff points plus Students will be continuously assessed in Assessment methods 104 UCAS tariff points care workforce. Physiotherapy is a rewarding University of Worcester is a focused course, delivered by a team 5 GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 professional practice and will have a range of include play scenes and including a Level 3 and fexible career where you will work with which includes professional playwrights and directors, to prepare including English Language, theory and practical assessments including essays, synopses, performance qualifcation in a relevant Maths and Science adults and children in varied health and care you for a career as a writer for theatre and live performance. subject e.g. English or Drama exams, presentations, portfolios and case studies. review, full playscripts, settings, from intensive care to community care. Through developing your understanding of different play structures, Biology, Human Biology, essays, presentations. If you are a mature Playwriting PE or Sports Science Level 3 Physiotherapists help to restore movement and approaches to capturing dialogue and plotting narrative, and student returning to
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy qualifcation required function to those affected by injury, illness or Course Features experimenting with style, you will establish the tools to express education, experience Access to HE disability. Physiotherapy plays an important – Full-time your own ideas and concerns in your work. The course will introduce Course Features is taken into account as well as qualifcations diploma welcome role in preventing injury and uses a ‘whole – This course is not NHS funded you to, how to ‘think theatrically’; in other words, how to write – Practice-based approach, led person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which on the page but with an understanding of how this could come by professional playwrights Read more: p191 Shortlisted candidates – Strong links with practice – students includes advising patients about their lifestyle. to life on the stage. Theatre is essentially a collaborative art and will be interviewed will spend a signifcant period of time – Interdisciplinary projects you will be working alongside directors, performers, musicians, General Studies not In ensuring you beneft from an inter-professional working in practice alongside clinicians across drama, dance lighting and set designers and other theatre professionals to accepted for this subject experience, you will share some teaching and music theatre – Designed and delivered in partnership with deepen your professional practice. Your fnal play will be presented All offers are subject to alongside Occupational Therapy students physiotherapists across Herefordshire and – Regular theatre trips satisfactory Health Clearance by professional actors in a showcase rehearsed reading. and attend some conference days with other Worcestershire and Gloucestershire – Read and workshop your script Joint Honours and Enhanced Disclosure health professional students. A feature of this BA Playwriting sits as a Joint Honours degree alongside BA – Shared learning with Occupational Therapy with professional actors Two subjects, one degree. & Barring Service check course is the close links between university Drama & Performance, or BA Screenwriting, or BA Creative and Nursing, where appropriate, to maximise – Possibility of a year abroad See all the options: p42 Student membership of lecturers and practice educators in the local Writing. Combining Playwriting with one of these subjects will inter-professional learning for health professions Popular combinations: the Chartered Society area. Another notable element of this course give a real breadth to your writing experience, and open up of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the opportunity to gain skills in leadership – Clinical skills developed through opportunities to move forwards in different career directions Creative Writing is strongly advised for all BA (Hons) p78 that will add value to your qualifcation and practise in ‘high-tech’ simulation suites in theatre, flm, TV, radio, digital and print platforms. students accepting a place make you stand out as a potential employee. in addition to work-based learning Drama & Performance on the course. Commencing BA (Hons) p84 – Leadership skills embedded practice learning placements When in practice you will be supported by an is dependent on membership throughout the course Screenwriting experienced physiotherapist and other members BA (Hons) p160 of the Multidisciplinary Team. In addition, – Eligible for membership of the Chartered you may have the opportunity to work under Society of Physiotherapy and for registration supervision in the University’s McClelland with the Health & Care Professions Centre for Health and Wellbeing student-led Council (HCPC) upon graduation Consider these... clinic to enhance your employability further. – Opportunities exist for a practice Your Career Occupational Therapy experience overseas in your fnal year BSc (Hons) p142 Successful completion of this course should Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) p172 place you in a position to make a career as a Professional playwright Course Content Course Content Dramaturg Producer Your Career Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Teacher You will be qualifed to work • Practice Learning 1 • Practice Learning 2 & 3 • Practice Learning 4 & 5 • Thinking Theatrically • Finding your Voice • Final Playwriting Project Script editor in a variety of roles within: • Guiding Principles of • Applied Sciences 1 • Independent Study • Staging Stories • Adaptations & Collaborations • Working as a Playwright Critic/reviewer The NHS Physiotherapy Practice (Musculoskeletal) • Leadership for Across the Arts • Writing for Contemporary Arts co-ordination Community settings • Foundation Sciences • Applied Sciences 2 Professional Practice Performance or administrator for Physiotherapy (Cardiovascular & Respiratory) Private, independent • Enhancing Employability Regular updates may mean and voluntary sectors Practice 1 (Anatomy) • Applied Sciences 3 (Neurology) • Managing Patients with that exact module titles on the Education • Foundation Sciences for • Applied Research & Complex Needs course may differ. For a complete Research Physiotherapy Practice 2 Evidenced Based Practice list of available modules, Regular updates may mean Service management (Pathophysiology) please visit our website. • Teamwork for that exact module titles on the • Exercise for Health Sport Professional Practice course may differ. For a complete & Wellbeing list of available modules, • Foundations for please visit our website. Professional Practice Validated by CSP and approved by the HCPC. * Subject to approval 152 153 UCAS Code: In partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College History with Politics VL22 Law with Politics ML22 Sociology with Politics LL22 Psychology with *
Politics C8L2 Politics Degrees Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) UCAS Code: NX75 BA (Hons) Requirements We are updating our Politics courses and are developing the following Politics degrees. This innovative degree course provides training and experiences for Assessment Requirements Please see our website worcester.ac.uk for further course content and latest information. those who are enthused by the dynamic role that learning outdoors 104 UCAS tariff points for Wide range of assessments 96 UCAS tariff points can play in the academic and social development of children. The History and Sociology including assignments, Access to HE course blends key training and skills in a range of outdoor activities 112 UCAS tariff points for History with Politics BA (Hons) Sociology with Politics BA (Hons) practical work, presentations diploma welcome Politics Degrees with a detailed examination of learning and primary education. Psychology with Politics By studying History with Politics, you can learn At Worcester we encourage you to see the world and a research-based A Disclosure & Barring Law with Politics: 120 about political history as it’s being written. from different angles, discuss new ideas, and This course provides you with the opportunity to work in Primary independent study. Service check is required UCAS tariff points with Your lecturers will be the authors of some of think beyond the obvious. There are plenty of Schools and a range of outdoor education based establishments. for this course GCSE Grade C/4 or above, the books you’re using – and you’ll even get the research opportunities, such as interviewing It also prepares you for teaching in primary schools. Course Features Read more: p191 or equivalent, in English. chance to contribute to their research. And, as and observing, and when using sociological and There are a wide range of modules and opportunities for – Single Honours degree Applicants for whom English well as benefting from the latest thinking, you political theory we make it relatable, showing is not their frst language specialisation with a practical emphasis throughout. The can learn through a work placement – perhaps how it can help with real-life problems. Alongside – Placement opportunities require IELTS 6.5 or above University of Worcester works in partnership with Herefordshire, in archives, museums, local community groups, studying Sociology, your course will have a – Excellent facilities for outdoor Applicants may be Ludlow and North Shropshire College to provide an excellent schools, a National Trust property, or by working political edge, in that you will be able to connect education at Lakeside Campus invited for interview blend of core skills and knowledge with specialist teaching. Consider these... for a political party or campaign. So, in studying sociological research and issues to political Read more: p191 – If you are predicted a 2:2 or Outdoor Adventure Education Primary & Outdoor History with Politics you will learn to understand philosophy, systems, and existential political In the frst year there is a focus on helping you to develop above you will be guaranteed Leadership & Management how historical study has contemporary relevance, challenges in Westminster, European, and global important personal skills and knowledge to work outside, including an interview for primary PGCE BSc (Hons) p143 particularly in politics. Indeed, History with politics. Indeed, by studying Sociology with aspects of health and safety combined with an introduction to at the University of Worcester Physical Education & Politics distinctively enhances your knowledge Politics, you will be able to understand the impact teaching in primary schools, including curriculum requirements, Outdoor Education of historical and historiographical studies by of politics, political language, and legislation on and an understanding of how children develop and learn. The BSc (Hons) p149 Consider these... contextualising the course within a wider focus on the everyday, on communities, and on ‘people.’ second year develops your management skills further and Primary Initial Teacher Law LLB (Hons) p122 contemporary Westminster, European, and global provides placement opportunities. This is also a time to look Education with QTS Psychology BSc political philosophies, systems, and challenges. Psychology with Politics BSc (Hons) at creative approaches to teaching. The third year provides an BA (Hons) p181 (Hons) p158 opportunity to specialise through an independent research Psychology with Politics has been designed to based dissertation, to investigate the environments within which History BA (Hons) p107 Law with Politics LLB (Hons) develop you as the psychologist of the future. children learn and to explore current areas of research such as Sociology BA (Hons) p162 LLB (Hons) Law with Politics is a Qualifying From innovative and career-focussed assessments sustainable development and learning beyond the classroom. Law degree. It is accredited by the Solicitors to understanding the challenges global societies Regulation Authority and covers all the will face in the future, your course will equip you Your Career foundation subjects required to pass the with the skills, real-world experience, access to The course is appropriate ‘Academic Stage’ – the frst step in your journey cutting-edge research, and aptitude to make a for individuals wanting to Your Career to qualifying as a barrister or a solicitor. difference. Alongside studying psychology your become primary teachers course will have a political edge, in that your and gain QTS status in During your time at Law with Politics at Worcester combines a strong studies will be contextualised within a wider focus the future and also for Worcester, you'll have foundation in core principles of law with a valuable on Westminster, European, and global political those wanting to work the opportunity to insight into related areas of politics. Indeed, philosophies, systems, and challenges. Indeed, with children in alternative experience subject-related the Law with Politics course aims to enhance in your Psychology with Politics degree, not only educational contexts. work experience and your knowledge of contemporary politics by will you be able to explore whatever interests you Course Content Graduates entering initial volunteering activity. In contextualising your law studies within a wider most – you will also experience a genuine taste of primary teacher training Years 2 and 3 you can focus on Westminster, European, and global Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 the work you could be doing after you graduate. would beneft from a choose to register for a political philosophies, systems, and challenges. • Foundations of • Outdoor Adventurous • Understanding the specialism for outdoor work experience module Outdoor Learning Activities: Leadership Residential Experience and to take up volunteering learning. Graduates • Outdoor Adventurous • Learning & Teaching • Outdoor Activities & the opportunities with local choosing to work in an Activities: Personal Skills in the Outdoors Natural Environment and regional organisations alternative educational (these are regularly • Outdoor Safety Management • Research in Education • Contemporary Issues in context might pursue publicised to students). • Child Development • Wider Professional Practice Outdoor Learning (Primary) careers with outdoor education organisations or • Introduction to Primary • Philosophies of Education • Values Education The Politics team enjoys in peripatetic instruction Learning & Teaching • Professional Studies links with local councillors, • Work-based Learning: in educational contexts MPs, and parties; in the • Teaching the Curriculum Planning, Preparation • Independent Study including schools. past, students have gained through the Outdoors & Practice • Creative Learning in Opportunity to progress valuable work experience the Outdoors to Outdoor Education across a range of political MA or PGCE Primary. parties and campaigns, Regular updates may mean as well as working in that exact module titles on the local constituencies Regular updates may mean that exact module course may differ. For a complete and Parliament. titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of list of available modules, available modules, please visit our website. please visit our website. * Subject to approval 154 155 In partnership with The Learning Institute and Somerset SCIL UCAS Code: Single Honours: W240 Joint Honours: see ucas.com Product Design BA (Hons) Professional Practice BA (Hons) Top-up Degree UCAS Code: X370 G, I BA (Hons)
Requirements Welcome to Product Design. Assessment If you are currently working in a professional area (i.e. early Assessment Requirements years, children’s services or education), this course will 104 UCAS tariff points This course will open the doors to the exciting, imaginative and Assessment is practice- A range of assessment 120 credits at Level 4 HE give you the opportunity to progress with your existing Access to HE fast moving world of 3D design. First of all, it teaches the skills based and normally requires methods are used including 120 credits at Level 5 HE higher education qualifcations to achieve a full Honours diploma welcome and the techniques needed to work with a wide range of hardware, a combination of practical essays, portfolios, case degree. The course has been specifcally designed to top up Applicants must have software and materials, and how to apply these to practical work and critical refection, for studies, refective evaluations
Read more: p191 current experience of BA Top-up (Hons) Degree
Foundation Degrees in a relevant area, or for students with problems arising from both design and function in the market place. example, a range of coursework and independent study. working in a relevant professional teaching qualifcations at Levels 4 and 5. assessments such as refective professional setting
Product Design At Worcester we provide access to our up-to-the-minute workshops written reports, responses A professional is one who continuously engages with self-appraisal A Disclosure & Barring equipped for manual and machine workings in the whole range Course Features to design briefs, group crits, and self-questioning to enhance their role. This continual process Service check is required of materials, from plastics to ceramics and from textiles to – You will take four taught individual portfolios and oral ensures that professionals can strive to meet current and future for this course Joint Honours wood. You will learn printmaking and photography, leading to modules and a triple presentations. There is also demands, engaging proactively as opposed to reactively. The Read more: p191 Two subjects, one degree. sessions in our specialist model making and design labs, working independent study based on a one independent studies BA (Hons) in Professional Practice has been designed to support See all the options: p42 with AutoCD, 3D Rhino, printing and scanning, laser cutting and topic of professional interest project in the fnal year. this process, ensuring that you are equipped with the relevant Popular combinations: augmented/virtual reality systems, all supported by Mac suites. knowledge, skills and experience within your professional focus. – Each annual cohort has a Graphic Design September start and the Learning about techniques, materials and tools leads on, in your Course Features Consequently, the aim of the programme is to infuence and improve Professional Practice BA (Hons) p102 second year, to the application of these skills and introduces you professional practice within a student-orientated framework. course is run as a full-time – Learn through experimentation Consider these... Illustration BA (Hons) p114 to working with teams and confronting the kind of problems which and part-time pathway and design and making The degree operates as a fnal year progression award, combining Early Childhood in Society your future profession demands. This means starting to work with theoretical and professional perspectives culminating in a fnal (Graduate Practitioner) design professionals and practitioners and being presented with live – Application of learning BA (Hons) p86 into practice research project based on the individual’s particular focus. briefs, with participation in exhibitions and competitions all of which Education Studies come together to build your confdence in actual practical situations. – Develop an individual bespoke BA (Hons) p89 Your Career design studio practice Location of Study This leads smoothly on to your third year which will see you Integrated Working The course is delivered in partnership with and studied Students studying move forward in the whole subject of product design but at – Work with industry with Children & Families at The Learning Institute (Cornwall, Devon and London) Product Design have the same time show you how to set up your own practice, how professionals and shape BA (Hons) Top-up or Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning. Degree p118 gone on to work in: to prepare a business plan and how to approach presentations creative ideas within Primary Initial Teacher Product Design in a commercial and professional way. In other words, to industry-led briefs Education with QTS provide you with the skills, the confdence and the knowledge – Work in state-of-the-art fully Interior Design BA (Hons) p181 to prepare you for a successful career in Product Design. equipped studios, workshops Set Design and design laboratories Special Educational Needs, Model Making We look forward to sharing this journey with you! Disabilities & Inclusion – Develop innovative Visual Merchandising BA (Hons) p163 design solutions for real-world contexts Others have chosen to set up and run their own – Showcase work in fnal businesses to continue year degree show Your Career developing their own Completion of this course design practice after Course Content Course Content can enable you to apply graduation, while others for postgraduate study in • Independent Study • Applied Psychological have used transferable Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 education or other related (triple module) Perspectives skills to make successful • Contextualising Practice • Understanding Contexts • Professional Practice areas. Many graduates careers in felds ranging • Investigating Markets • Live & External Projects • Exhibition & Presentations • Specialism module (double • Refecting on Practice: continue their studies from marketing, design module in either Early Evaluation & Change and career development consultancy and project • Designing & Making • Project Development • Design Solutions Years, Integrated Children’s Regular updates may mean through postgraduate management. • 3D Making & Materials LAB • Innovation & Materials • Independent Project Services OR Education) that exact module titles on the training programmes • Practices & Processes LAB • Experimental Processes Regular updates may mean • Professional Development course may differ. For a complete for primary teaching or • Languages • Languages that exact module titles on the Planning list of available modules, the early years initial course may differ. For a complete please visit our website. teacher training, or list of available modules, alternatively apply for please visit our website. Masters qualifcations.
156 157 UCAS Code: Religion, Philosophy & Values UCAS Code: Single Honours: C800 Single Honours: X301 Joint Honours: see p42 Psychology BSc (Hons) in Education BA (Hons) Joint Honours: see p42 BA (Hons)
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc
Requirements If you’re choosing Psychology for your degree, Do you want to understand the world around you Requirements Assessment Assessment you might be interested in a particular area. At better? Are you interested in ethical, values-based 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types, including A variety of assessment methods will be 88 UCAS tariff points Worcester, we give you the fexibility to specialise and religious views on the world and on society? Access to HE research reports, case studies, essays, literature used including essays, reviews, projects, Access to HE – in anything from forensic or clinical psychology Would you like to explore what others think and diploma welcome reviews, presentations and examinations. group and individual presentations and the diploma welcome to counselling or business psychology – while still believe, and to consider your own perspectives? Read more: p191 making of resources, individual research, Other entry routes may be getting a good grasp of the subject in general. This course provides the opportunity to think
Psychology Psychology Course Features many of which will enhance your IT skills. possible, including for those And it’s all accredited by the British Psychological about your own values, attitudes and beliefs, with relevant life experience Society (BPS), giving you the opportunity to gain – Single Honours and also to consider how the education system A Disclosure & Barring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) helps others to think and develop their views. Course Features – This course makes you eligible for Service check is required for – your frst step to a career as a psychologist. – Opportunity to study abroad for a semester Your Career Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership The focus on education means that learning will some modules on the course of the British Psychological Society – You can choose modules to focus on your When you’ve completed Whatever you choose, you’ll be taught by be applied to real life settings, including in schools Read more: p191 practitioners who work in their specialist felds, – The Single Honours course is accredited by the and other learning environments. The course interests, and will have the opportunity this course, you’ll have to engage in your own research a solid foundation for a and who’ve completed fascinating research in British Psychological Society will include activities within the region around career as a professional felds such as psycholinguistics, altruism, the Worcester and the West Midlands to access faith – The course includes visits within the region and psychologist – for example, treatment of depression and GP attitudes, and community groups, and to learn from them. opportunities to meet with representatives from Joint Honours Emotional Intelligence and the wellbeing local communities and education professionals in clinical, counselling, You may be considering a career in education Two subjects, one degree. of children. So you learn from real-world educational, forensic, or some other learning environment. There is See all the options: p42. experience, and get a genuine taste of the health or occupational. a signifcant shortage of teachers of Religious Popular combinations: You’ll need to gain work you could be doing after you graduate. Joint Honours Studies in secondary schools. Primary schools English Language Two subjects, one degree. See all the Religion, Philosophy & in Values Education practical experience Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our also have a need for specialists in this area, BA (Hons) p90 and further training, students having personalised learning journeys, options: p42. Popular combinations: as RE remains a statutory requirement Education Studies but with a Psychology acquiring a wide range of valuable skills, having – Criminology BA (Hons) p79 within the curriculum. This course provides BA (Hons) p89 degree that gives you direct and active involvement in their learning, possibilities for a range of future opportunities Psychology BSc (Hons) GBC, you’ll be in a great and gaining excellent psychological literacy and – Education Studies BA (Hons) p89 for graduates, including in schools. p158 position to fnd fulflling, employability skills necessary for the life of a – Religion, Philosophy & Values in rewarding employment. psychology graduate in the 21st century, for Education BA (Hons) p159 Sociology BA (Hons) p162 Psychology graduates example being able to address the many global also have careers in: issues and themes currently faced by society. Social work Your Career Research If you are predicted a 2:2 Industry and commerce degree or above you will Human resource be guaranteed an interview management Course Content Course Content for teacher training at Working with people Worcester (primary, or with disabilities Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 • Mentoring & Coaching • Fieldwork in the Study of secondary RE, subject to in Education Religion & Education Counselling • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins & the Mind* • Psychology Research Project • Foundations in Education places being available), in Society* providing you meet the Marketing • The Individual & the • Business Psychology • Education in Context • The Global Dimension • Philosophies & the Arts: • Psychological Literacy Social World* in Education Aesthetics, Religion national prerequisites for Speech and • Human Development* • Introduction to the Study & Education the course at the time language therapy & the Mind* • Being a Psychologist* of Religion & Education • Radical Education • Coaching Psychology of applying. Knowledge • Becoming a Psychologist • Encountering South Prison psychology • Evolution & Human Behaviour • Health Psychology • Introduction to the Year 3 of the practical and • Therapeutic Approaches Philosophy of Religion Asian Religions • Making a Difference* • Applied Sports Psychology • Independent Study theoretical underpinnings in Psychology • Encountering Christianity Regular updates may mean of education equips you • Positive Psychology • Organising Teaching • Introduction to Forensic that exact module titles on the for a diverse range of & Learning Psychology • Cyberpsychology Year 2 course may differ. For a complete careers and progression
• Educational Enquiry • Managing Educational Change list of available modules, routes including: * These modules are Regular updates may mean • Work Experience please visit our website. subject to approval • Ethics & Contemporary Education that exact module titles on the Moral Problems • Citizenship & Education Personnel course may differ. For a complete • Encountering Islam • Values in Education list of available modules, Training in the private sector please visit our website. • Work Experience • Disaffection & Education Social work • Further Studies in • Policymaking in Education Welfare support Religion & Education Charities Local government
158 159 UCAS Code: Joint Honours: see p42 Screenwriting BA (Hons) Social Work BA (Hons) UCAS Code: L500 BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements Screenwriting at Worcester nurtures your love of Assessment Worcester’s Social Work BA is an approved programme that delivers Assessment Requirements story and aims to develop your skills as a writer and a professional qualifcation combined with an academic award. 104 UCAS tariff points A wide variety of assessment methods Teaching is by experienced and 112 UCAS tariff points from 3 media practitioner for the 21st century. It provides This means that, on completion of the programme, individuals Accredited Access and including scriptwriting, presentations, supportive staff committed A Levels (or their equivalent) creative, challenging approaches to writing – from initial are eligible to apply to join the social work register, which is a Foundation courses treatments, story outlines, recorded to, and interested in, your At least 4 GSCEs Grade conception right through to production, engaging with requirement in order to practice as a social worker in the UK. Mature entry route content, essays, research and individual progress with theory C/4 or above – to include your original ideas both creatively and academically. It English Language and Maths
production of a portfolio. The frst year of the course also ensures you undertake 30 days and practice integrated through Work Social We consider applications on emphasises learning through practice, so that you will
Screenwriting of skills development training and undergo assessment of your learning in the classroom and Access to HE diploma an individual basis, so please develop a deeper, real understanding of the demands of contact the Admissions ‘readiness to practice’. You will learn about the values and ethics of in placement settings. Service welcome writing for flm, television, radio and stage, supported and Course Features Offce if you are unsure the profession and a range of theories and methods which inform users, carers, practitioners At least 3 months relevant advised by a staff team with current industry experience. – Offered as a major pathway route and about your qualifcations social work practice, as well as learning about the standards which and managers from across the social care experience, Course focus, overall, is on nurturing your original voice as a Joint Honours degree, which allows Read more: p191 govern social work practice. You will also begin to learn about the social work arena are involved whether in a paid or and approach to writing – through learning scriptwriting you to interact with experts in related service user groups with whom social workers come into contact in the learning experience. voluntary capacity techniques, industry awareness, production experience areas, as well as form creative working and the factors which have impacted their need for services. Satisfactory health check and engagement with prospective employers. There is a relationships across different media. You Satisfactory Enhanced continuous ethos of feedback and individual development, also have the opportunity to study abroad In Year 2 you will build on your knowledge of the law and policy Course Features Joint Honours Disclosure & Barring which aims to provide you with the skills necessary to which frames social work practice and deepen your understanding – A limited number of Social Service check Two subjects, one degree. enter a broad spectrum of careers on graduating. of how social workers respond to and manage risk. This will enable Work students are currently Confrmation of the ability See all the options: p42. you to engage with 70 days of practice and start to implement what put forward for an NHS Modules on developing your craft and ‘voice’ as a to use basic IT facilities Popular combinations: you have learnt with service users. A research module will enable bursary – for more details writer in your frst year lead to modules specialising Where English is a second you to explore how research evidence is used within practice. please visit www.nhsbsa. Animation in a range of media in your second; your third year language, IELTS Level 7 will nhs.uk/825.aspx BA (Hons) p48 focuses on developing your portfolio of original In the fnal year, you will build your practice experience further need to be evidenced or our course webpage for Creative Writing work to include a feature-length project. You can by undertaking 100 days in a different practice placement. the latest information BA (Hons) p78 make use of the University’s Drama Studios and its A fnal module will consolidate and extend your knowledge Drama & Performance Media Centre, edit suites, a newly-refurbished TV and understanding of contemporary social work practice. BA (Hons) p84 studio and a sound recording studio. You are also You will also undertake an independent study which will Film Production supported to gain opportunities offered through allow specialism in an area of particular interest and will be Consider these... BA (Hons) p92 scriptwriting competitions, regional festivals and supported by an allocated member of the teaching team. Counselling Psychology industry. Throughout, you will fnd enthusiastic staff BSc (Hons) p76 and a friendly and supportive learning environment. Sociology BA (Hons) p162 We have strong connections with the Royal Television Your Career Society and students beneft from workshops with the BBC academy and enter prestigious competitions. Many career path Your Career options are opened up by studying on this course On successful completion including working in: Course Content Course Content of the course you will be eligible to apply to join Digital arts industries Year 1 • Adaptation • Independent Study Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 the social work register Film Two year-long modules • Writing Radio Drama • Industry Practices • Skills Development • Law & Policy for Social • Practice Realities and seek employment as Television a qualifed social worker in provide a strong foundation • Writing the Feature Film & Applications • Life Course Development Work Practice • Independent Study Radio in creating ideas, formatting a variety of organisations • The Context for Practice • Managing Risk in Social Work • Practice 2 scripts and analysing story Year 3 Regular updates may mean in the statutory, voluntary Theatre • Understanding Research design and structure: Opportunity to stretch your that exact module titles on the • Ethics & Values for Social Work Regular updates may mean and independent sectors. Publishing for Practice skills in the writing of a feature course may differ. For a complete • Theories & Interventions that exact module titles on the Advertising • Ideas & Development The programme works length screenplay or extended list of available modules, for Social Work • Practice 1 course may differ. For a complete Arts organisations • Story Design & Analysis please visit our website. closely with Worcestershire research project, as well as gain list of available modules, and Herefordshire Councils Production of online content Year 2 more industry experience in please visit our website. to enhance employment Social media marketing Opportunity to develop preparation for graduating: opportunities on Marketing and your skills and competence • Screenwriting Final Project completion of the degree. public relations in TV, radio, flm, stage • Screenwriting Radio Teacher training and multimedia: & TV Comedy Postgraduate academic • TV Scriptwriting: Concept and creative writing courses • Scriptwriting & Development Negotiated Project
160 161 UCAS Code: Special Educational Needs, Single Honours: L300 Joint Honours: see p42 Sociology BA (Hons) Disabilities & Inclusion BA (Hons) UCAS Code: X360 BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Requirements If you’re curious about the everyday lives of people in the Assessment Do you have an interest in special educational needs? Would you Assessment Requirements modern world and how they interact with each other in like to work in a special educational needs role across services which 104 UCAS tariff points A range of methods including A variety of assessments will 96 UCAS tariff points society as a whole, then Sociology is for you. Our course support children, young people and families? Would you like the Access to HE coursework, essays, reports, be used including essays, Access to HE diploma will particularly appeal if you want friendly, personal opportunity to develop your understanding of multidisciplinary diploma welcome flm reviews, seminar papers reviews, projects, group and welcome support from tutors whose focus is on teaching. working, including statutory, voluntary and community sectors.
Sociology Sociology Read more: p191 and oral presentations and individual presentations and the A Disclosure and Barring You will begin by gaining the study and research skills that sociology Independent Study. There This course enables you to undertake research in the feld of making of resources, individual Service check may students need, as well as being introduced to many aspects of are no formal exams. inclusive education, to learn to think critically about policy and research, many of which will be required for some the ‘challenges of contemporary society’; including population, practice in special educational needs and to be an advocate for enhance your IT skills. modules on the course inequality, crime, social and environmental breakdown, modern Course Features equality and entitlement. The degree has a focus on education Read more: p191 capitalism, confict and problems of democratic legitimation. You within the sector but also has an interdisciplinary element Joint Honours – Single or Joint Honours Course Features will then have the opportunity to study some themes in more which includes collaboration with health, psychology and social Two subjects, one degree. – Opportunity to explore special detail so that you can tailor the course to match your interests, – You may also change to care. The aim of the degree is to deliver an exciting, challenging See all the options: p42 educational needs, disability focusing, for example, on such optional topics as social welfare Single Honours after one year and thought-provoking curriculum exploring the historical Popular combinations: and inclusion in a broad, and criminal justice; education; home, work and careers; diversity without taking additional and political journey that has impacted on the feld of special Consider these... imaginative and practical way, Criminology (gender, ‘race’ and sexuality); politics and power; globalisation, modules, if you have studied educational needs, disabilities and inclusion, enabling you to drawing on expertise across Early Childhood in Society BA (Hons) p79 or the infuence of media on society and Rural Sociology. In the it as Joint Honours at Level 4 refect on your own personal values and professional identity. (Graduate Practitioner) the university and beyond Education Studies second and, especially the third year, modules refect the specialist – Optional Sociology Work BA (Hons) p86 The School of Education has a well established reputation for BA (Hons) p89 and research expertise of the teaching staff. As fnal year students Experience module and Earn – Use of the University of outstanding practice in inclusive education. This degree builds Education Studies History BA (Hons) p107 you will complete your own independent research project and As You Learn opportunities Worcester Arena, to learn on existing partnerships with local schools and employers, BA (Hons) p89 currently have the option of taking a work placement module. about sport and disabilities Media & Culture – Many modules based on academic tutor expertise and a growing alumni of teachers, special Primary Initial Teacher BA (Hons) p132 using specialist facilities A degree in Sociology is a gateway to many careers, both staff research expertise educational needs co-ordinators and other professionals. Education (with QTS) – Use of the award-winning BA (Hons) p181 Politics Degrees p154 in the public sector and beyond. It is especially valuable for – Opportunity to study Psychology Hive to access resources jobs that involve managing and communicating with people, abroad for a semester Special Educational Needs, Disabilities & Inclusion and expertise linked to BSc (Hons) p158 thinking out solutions to problems and understanding diversity in education Religion, Philosophy the diverse and changing society in which we live. & Values in Education – Opportunities to work with Your Career BA (Hons) p159 other professionals linked to If you are predicted a supporting children, young 2:2 or above you will be people and families such guaranteed an interview as nurses, mental health for primary PGCE at the Your Career workers and social workers University of Worcester. Our graduates have an Other career excellent employment Course Content Course Content options include: record, having taken up • Approaching the Crisis: • Housing & Homelessness Regular updates may mean Year 1: Mandatory modules • From Exclusion to Inclusion • Identity, Inclusion & careers in sectors including: Learning support mentor 21st Century Sociology • Body & Society that exact module titles on the • Introduction to SEND & Social Justice course may differ. For a complete Year 2: Optional modules Special educational needs Housing • Applying Sociology • History of Sexuality Inclusion: History & Legislation • Assistive Technologies list of available modules, support assistant The probation service • Democracy? The • Work Experience in Practice • ‘Race’ & Ethnicity in Britain please visit our website. • Specifc Learning Diffculties: Community support worker Youth work Story of an Ideal Overcoming Barriers • Equality & Diversity in • ‘Race’ & Education Lifelong Learning Sector Year 3: Optional modules Youth worker Caring professions • Family Lives • Exploring Mental Health in • Career & Personal • Work Experience Children’s centre manager Social services • Visual Sociology Childhood & Adolescence • Mentoring & Coaching Development in Education • Policymaking in Education Health and social care The police force • Crime & Deviance • Sociology of Education • Equality & Diversity support worker Business and personnel • Sport & Disability • Critical Perspectives on • Sociology of Emotions • Capitalism & Globalisation Year 1: Optional modules ‘Special Educational Needs’ With further study management • Teaching SEND PE at postgraduate level • Work-based Project • Digital Society • Foundations in Education Public relations • Crossing Borders: • Extension Module roles include: • Welfare for All? • Environmental Sociology • Adapted Physical Activity, Working Internationally & • Concepts of Social, Emotional Media Special needs teacher • Independent Study • Rural Sociology Sport & Disability Collaboratively to Explore & Mental Health Marketing Special educational • Pornography & Personal Responses to Teacher training Year 2: Mandatory modules • Advanced Sport & Disability needs co-ordinator Modern Culture Educational Practice Postgraduate study • Researching Interdisciplinary Regular updates may mean Social worker Year 3: Mandatory modules Approaches to that exact module titles on the Health professional • Independent Study Inclusive Practice course may differ. For a complete Local authority SEN offcer • Global Perspectives & SEND • Professional Roles & Contexts list of available modules, please visit our website. • Understanding Autism in SEND & Inclusion Spectrum Condition
162 163 UCAS Code: Sports Coaching & 3 year CN62, 4 year CN65 Sport Business Management BA (Hons) Physical Education FdSc UCAS Code: C610 FdSc
BA (Hons)
Requirements The BA (Hons) Sport Business Management course has been Assessment Are you interested in pursuing a career within sports coaching Assessment Requirements designed to refect the constantly evolving landscape in sport or teaching? Looking for a career change? Interested in gaining 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment Assessment methods include 72 UCAS tariff points policy and provision from a national and international context. valuable vocational skills and experience? Want to achieve nationally and GCSE Maths and types, including individual written examinations and Access to HE It explores the sport delivery environment in ways that is both recognised coaching qualifcations to enhance employability? English Language at and group presentations, a range of coursework diploma welcome Grade C/4 or above intellectually and creatively challenging to enable you to understand project planning, report The Sports Coaching & Physical Education FdSc is the perfect assessments such as essays, Relevant vocational the complex partnerships and interactions which create sport Access to HE writing, exams, infographic course to kick-start your career in sports coaching or teaching. reports, portfolios, performance qualifcations and experience programmes and initiatives across all the sectors in sport. diploma welcome design and portfolios which and presentations. may also be considered This exciting and innovative two-year full-time course A Disclosure & Barring Sport businesses are a growing and dynamic sector of the focus on case study analysis, An Enhanced Disclosure and addresses the fundamentals underpinning sports coaching Service check may be global economy. These range from the familiar sport facility problem-solving, business Barring Service check may be and physical education within an applied context. Embedded Course Features required for some modules manager, to the growing number of small, niche sport tourism and fnancial management, required for some modules nationally recognised coaching qualifcations and employability – Sports scholarships available Read more: p191 operators who cater for the needs of travellers wanting to report writing, event project Shortlisted candidates awards provide you with a great foundation to gain valuable experience various sporting events that take place around the planning and evaluation. – Embedded vocational will be interviewed vocational skills, work-based experience and employment. world. This growth has meant that there is a healthy demand qualifcations Read more: p191 Sport Business Management Sport Management Business for talented professionals in this feld, who can project manage Course Features The modules are delivered within the University’s state- – Two-day delivery and and deliver high quality sport services and products. of-the-art sports facilities to support the application of part-time study option – Sandwich year option to Consider these... theory into practice. Our student-centred approach will As this course focuses on key specialisms for future employability, work in the UK or abroad – Exceptional academic Sports Coaching & Physical Education Sport Development & ensure you receive extensive support and guidance to the graduate employment rate is consistently very high. The focus and pastoral support Coaching BA (Hons) p168 – Professional placements reach your academic potential and vocational goal. Consider this... on business, marketing and events provides many innovative to build confdence, Outdoor Adventure Physical Education elements within the course such as developing expertise in experience and enhance Leadership & Management Progression BSc (Hons) p148 BSc (Hons) p143 entrepreneurship, problem solving and risk management, employability skills alongside the key areas of project management and strategic All students have the option of progressing onto the Physical Education & – Excellent industry links, planning skills all of which are transferable skills into working. Physical Education & Sports Coaching Science BSc Sports Coaching Science including Worcester Warriors (Hons); Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons); and Physical BSc (Hons) p150 There is a strong element of work-based learning central to the Rugby Club, Worcestershire Education BSc (Hons) with the possibility of other pathways programme which enables you to gain valuable professional County Cricket, Severn Stars Your Career depending on prior knowledge and experience. work experience and will play a valuable role in enhancing your Netball and the Worcester The course provides a employability prospects when leaving the University. This is Wolves basketball sound basis for careers in: Your Career enhanced by the opportunity to take a sandwich year between – Access to top-fight facilities Marketing your second and third year of study to either work in the UK or Although the Sports including the University Arena Coaching & Physical Sponsorship abroad. There is also the prospect of being able to undertake which hosts international elite Education FdSc is the an international semester studying at a partner University. Sport research sports events, providing work perfect course to kick-start Sport entrepreneurship experience opportunities your career within sports Postgraduate study coaching and teaching, the nationally recognised Sport facility management coaching qualifcations Events management and employability awards Sport development will provide you with a great foundation to The ftness industry Course Content Course Content apply for a wide range Outreach work of careers in sport. • Introduction to the • Event Project Management Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean Sport Industry • Management & • Scientifc Foundations • Application of Scientifc that exact module titles on the • Fundamentals of Leadership in Sport of Sports Coaching & Principles in Sports Coaching course may differ. For a complete Sport Marketing • Sport Strategy in Action Physical Education & Physical Education list of available modules, please visit our website. • Physical Activity, • Independent Research Study • Introduction to • Pedagogy & Practice in Sports Exercise & Health • Sandwich Year Option Sports Coaching Coaching & Physical Education • Intrapersonal Skills • Teaching Primary • Vocational Placement Regular updates may mean • Sport Tourism Physical Education that exact module titles on the • Applied Investigative Skills • Financial Management course may differ. For a complete • Investigative Skills • Physical Activity, • Sport Business list of available modules, • Introduction to Motor Health & Exercise Professional Placement please visit our website. Learning & Skill Acquisition • Creating Successful Research • Principles of Inclusive Sports • Sponsorship & Fundraising Coaching & Physical Education • Sport Entrepreneurship
164 165 Sports Coaching Science
UCAS Code: C601 Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C694 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Sports Coaching Science is a dynamic, established subject for anyone Building on the University’s extensive experience in this feld, Requirements
Assessment Assessment with an enthusiasm for coaching and its relationship with sports the course is believed to be the country’s frst degree dedicated 112 UCAS tariff points A wide range of assessment Wide range of assessment 112 UCAS tariff points performance, inclusive sport, physical activity, wellbeing and health, to producing experts in disability sport and ftness who can go and GCSE Maths and types are used including essays, types, including scientifc and GCSE Maths and teaching and sports science. on to careers helping and coaching people with disabilities who English Language at reports, written/multiple choice reports, oral presentations, English Language at Grade C/4 or above wish to engage in sport and physical activity. Sports Coaching Grade C/4 or above The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for its sports exams, portfolios, presentations, essays, coaching sessions, Science students can now specialise in Sports Coaching Science Access to HE degrees, and the course utilises an excellent range of facilities both practical performances and marketing plans, practical Access to HE with Disability Sport and gain a further insight into the area of diploma welcome on and off the campus including a state-of-the-art sports hall, coaching episodes. performance and coaching. diploma welcome disability sport through theoretical and practical experience. If you have relevant University of Worcester Arena, ftness suite, physiology laboratory, A Disclosure & Barring experience or differing entry gymnasia, Motion and Performance Centre, S&C suite and artifcial Course Features The University has an excellent reputation for supporting Course Features Service check may be qualifcations, you may enter playing areas. Experience can be gained through a work placement in youngsters and athletes at all levels in a range of disability sport. required for some modules the course at Foundation – Excellent facilities, including – Single Honours a coaching context of your choice and opportunities exist for The vision to inspire, include and innovate at all levels in disability Read more: p191 Degree level with the our 2,000-seat Sports Arena studying abroad in universities in the USA, Australia and Europe. sport is being realised, as partnerships with disability sports – Excellent facilities, including Sports Coaching Science Science Sports Coaching possibility of transferring to – Option to take part in the governing bodies, special needs schools and universities from our award-winning 2,000- the undergraduate degree We have an established community of partner clubs (from Coach Education Programme around the world continue to fourish. Additionally, there are seat Sports Arena upon successful completion grassroots through to elite) where our students are able to support of the Foundation Degree several members of the staff and student body who have gained – The country’s frst degree the delivery of sessions and development of athletes across a range international recognition in numerous disciplines including blind dedicated to disability sport Consider these... A Disclosure & Barring of ages, abilities and sports, to complement and enhance their football, deaf rugby, wheelchair basketball and adapted rowing. Sports Coaching & Physical Service check is required academic studies. for this course Education FdSc p165 The University is the home of the Worcester Wolves Wheelchair The School’s Coach Education programme also offers a wide range of Sport Development & Read more: p191 Basketball club, the Worcester blind football team, the innovative National Governing Body Coaching Awards, including accredited Coaching BA (Hons) p168 dyspraxia club and the Worcester Snoezelen Centre. workshops in the areas of Offciating, Personal Training and
supporting teachers to deliver sport and physical activity within a Sport Disability with Science Sports Coaching school-based environment, which can be accessed throughout the Consider these... Academic Year. Your Career Sport Development & The course provides an Coaching BA (Hons) p168 excellent foundation for a Sports Coaching Science wide range of careers in: with Disability Sport BSc (Hons) p167 Sport development Course Content Sport coaching Physical education teaching Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Research • Principles of Inclusive • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice • Independent Research Project The armed forces Sports Coaching Your Career • Creating Successful Research • Contemporary Issues Public health The degree provides an • Scientifc Principles in • Sport & Disability in Disability Sports Professional sport excellent foundation Teaching & Coaching Coaching & PE • Teaching Special Health and ftness for a wide range of • Adapted Physical Activity, Educational Needs & • Advanced Coaching management careers, including in: Course Content Sport & Disability Disability PE in Schools Pedagogy & Practice Sports and disability offcers Sports development • Principles of Inclusive • Advanced Scientifc Principles • Contemporary Issues in • Sports Coaching • Performance Analysis • Professional Placement Sport development offcers and management Intrapersonal Skills Sports Coaching in Teaching & Coaching Disability Sport Coaching & PE • Sports Coaching • The Developing Child in Sport for adults with disabilities Sports coaching • Scientifc Principles in • Creating Successful Research • Contemporary Issues • Special Learning Diffculties: Interpersonal Skills • International Sport Special needs co-ordinators Fitness instructor Overcoming Barriers Teaching & Coaching • Sports Coaching in Sports Coaching • Global Perspectives & Special Development & Volunteering County council support Match and • Introduction to Motor Interpersonal Skills • The Sports Entrepreneur • Exploring Mental Health in Education Needs & Disabilities • Professional Roles & Contexts offcers for children with performance analysis Childhood & Adolescence behavioural issues Learning & Skill Acquisition • Performance Analysis • Group Dynamics in Sport • Understanding Autism in SEND & Inclusion Teacher training Disability Sport Governing • Adapted Physical Activity, • Introduction to Strength • Applied Performance Analysis • Optional modules offered Spectrum Condition • Identity, Inclusion & Research by the Language Centre Body co-ordinators Sport & Disability & Conditioning • Advanced Scientifc Principles Social Justice The armed forces • The Developing Child in Sport Sports disability consultants • Physical Activity, in Teaching & Coaching • Assistive Technologies • Sport & Disability Working with professional Public services Exercise & Health Regular updates may mean in Practice • Independent Research Project that exact module titles on the • Optional modules offered football clubs • Sports Coaching: • Professional Placement course may differ. For a complete by the Language Centre Regular updates may mean Special Educational Needs Intrapersonal Skills that exact module titles on the co-ordinators and teachers • Advanced Coaching list of available modules, • Language options course may differ. For a complete & Pedagogy please visit our website. • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice list of available modules, • Sociology in Sport please visit our website.
166 167 In partnership with Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Sport Development & * UCAS Code: CX61 Coaching BA (Hons) Sport & Community FdA UCAS Code: WC48, C FdA
BA (Hons) Requirements Sport Development and Coaching is a dynamic and rapidly Assessment The Foundation Degree in Sport and Community provides a Assessment Requirements changing sector that is a key area of employment for sport contemporary curriculum, developing a wide range of skills 112 UCAS tariff points A wide range of assessment The Foundation Degree is 72 UCAS tariff points graduates. At its most basic level, sport development is concerned appropriate for a variety of sports sectors. This exciting course and GCSE Maths and methods are used, including a vocational course and and GCSE Maths and with encouraging people to participate in sport or active provides a broadly based vocational Foundation Degree in sport, English Language at reports, essays, oral therefore assessment methods English Language at Grade C/4 or above recreation, whatever their age or capability. This can be for the set in the community context, making it distinctive from similar Grade C/4 or above presentations, work-based will refect this. A variety of purposes of developing the person (such as to improve their courses. It is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the sport Access to HE tasks and coaching sessions. different approaches are used Access to HE diploma health), or to develop the sport (such as improving pathways related sector. It aims to develop the underpinning knowledge, diploma welcome to assess learning including: welcome A Disclosure & Barring and opportunities for the elite athletes of the future). skills and understanding through the opportunity to engage in A full Disclosure & Barring Course Features a number of work-based learning modules. The course covers – Individual and group Sport & Community Service check may be The course develops a mix of coaching, development and Service check is required – The excellent University a range of fundamental sport disciplines, from basic sport and presentations required for some modules management skills which are all vital ingredients in the delivery for some modules of Worcester facilities, exercise science, to socio-cultural issues, sport development, Read more: p191 of high quality services and programmes. The course particularly – Practical coaching and critical Read more: p191 including the 2,000-seat and management and coaching, refecting the contemporary prides itself on its teaching approach and the use of problem refections on practice Sports Arena, are utilised sport industry, from both regional and global perspectives. based learning, live project work, numerous practical activities and – Case studies fully to complement the The partnership between Herefordshire, Ludlow and North work experience through placements. In addition to the academic course content delivery Shropshire College and the University of Worcester offers a – Refective work award, you will have opportunities to gain coaching awards, Sport Development & Coaching & Coaching Sport Development led by enthusiastic and unique opportunity to study on both campuses, with progression placement journal Consider these... work experience and develop personal skills, such as leadership, Consider this... knowledgeable staff with to a Level 6 BA (Hons) Sport Development & Coaching for – Essays and reports Sport Business Management time management and teamwork. This mix of qualifcations, Sport Development & a wealth of experience students wishing to pursue a further academic qualifcation. BA (Hons) p164 knowledge acquisition and personal skill development means – Investigative research Coaching BA (Hons) p168 within the sports Sports Coaching Science that you will greatly enhance your work prospects for potential Applied learning opportunities are integral and provide development, coaching and BSc (Hons) p166 employers or even for setting up your own sport enterprise. you with a broad range of knowledge and skills designed to Course Features management sectors Sports Coaching & Physical secure employment or further study in related vocational – Professional placements that Education FdSc p165 areas. Over the next fve years Sport England are investing build confdence and life skills £1bn in Youth and Community Sport which will create more – Excellent industry Progression opportunities locally and nationally for employment. links and collaborative On successful completion Course Content The course will be delivered through a combination of taught partnerships including UK of the programme, there Your Career theoretical, practical and work based learning modules sports organisations are opportunities to Year 1 Year 2 Module options: The jobs available in providing important work experience whilst studying. – Contemporary and progress onto our BA • Introduction to the • Sport Operational • Sport Strategy in Action sport development are relevant content for (Hons) Sport Development Sport Industry Development numerous and varied, • Group Dynamics in Sport Location of Study sport related careers & Coaching degree dealing with both • Principles of Inclusive • Coaching Pedagogy & Practice programme or seek • The Sports Entrepreneur This is a University of Worcester approved course delivered operational delivery Sports Coaching employment within • Creating Successful Research • Contemporary Issues primarily at Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire and strategic planning. the sport industry such • Sports Coaching to Inform Practice in Disability Sports College (Hereford Campus). Some modules will be taught at Recent graduates are as Sport Development Intrapersonal Skills Coaching & PE the University of Worcester to enhance the range of excellent employed as: sport activity Module options: Offcers and managers; • Sport Risk Management facilities and support available at both institutions. co-ordinators; sport • Sponsorship & Fundraising • Sport Event Management Health and exercise consultants and trainers; development and healthy Module options: • Contemporary Issues in Sport There are optional course Sport Administration lifestyle offcers; in grass • Physical Activity, modules across all years from Course Content • Sports Coaching (e.g. Sport England, roots sport coaching; Exercise & Health a range of disciplines including Interpersonal Skills Year 1 Year 2 Regular updates may mean National Governing development in specifc Sport Business Management, • Adapted Physical Activity, • Sport & Disability • Socio Cultural Studies in • Training Principles for that exact module titles on the Bodies); Community sports; sport management; Sport Sociology and Disability Sport & Disability Sport & Physical Activity Sports Coaching course may differ. For a complete sport fundraising • Sport Tourism & Event and Disability Sport Sport and Language options. list of available modules, managers; international Management • Fundamentals of Sport • Sports Development providers; Project Leaders • Language options please visit our website. sport development and • Language options Regular updates may mean & Exercise Science in Practice (Sport); Disability Sport that exact module titles on the co-ordinators and coaches. coaching work; and • Principles of Sport Pedagogy • Investigative & Research Year 3 course may differ. For a complete starting up new sport (Coaching & Teaching) Skills in Sport social business enterprises. • Independent Research Project list of available modules, please visit our website. • Work-based Learning – • Work-based Learning – • Professional Placement Preparing for the Sports Diversity & Inclusion in Sport • International Development Industry/Developing • Sport Leadership & & Volunteering Intra-Personal Skills Management • Advanced Coaching • Physical Activity & Health • Sociological Perspectives Pedagogy & Practice • Sport in the Community in Sport & Exercise • Disability Sport • Applied Research Skills • Work-based Learning– • Work-based Learning – Career Preparing for the Sports Development, Inter-personal * Subject to approval Industry/Developing Skills & Placement 168 Practice-based Skills 169 UCAS Code: C813 Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) UCAS Code: C600 BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc Requirements Sport & Exercise Psychology is an exciting programme, taught The Sport and Exercise Science degree provides a practical insight into Requirements
Assessment Assessment by enthusiastic and well qualifed staff. This programme equips scientifc studies of sport and ways to integrate that knowledge into 112 UCAS tariff points Wide range of assessment types, Wide range of assessment types 112 UCAS tariff points you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills the practice and training of different sports. You will study physiology, Access to HE including research reports, case including laboratory reports, and GCSE Maths and associated with the study of the ‘mind-body interaction’ in sport. psychology and biomechanics, as well as modules that explore the diploma welcome studies, essays, literature reviews, oral presentations, essays, English Language at The degree has been developed to provide an understanding of way in which these disciplines interact to affect both sporting Grade C/4 or above Read more: p191 presentations and examinations. written and practical exams. the role of psychology within sport and exercise, across both performance and health. You will also gain a thorough grounding in Access to HE team and individual sports and at different levels of competition the investigative and research techniques required in order to work diploma welcome Course Features Course Features and participation. You will also experience a range of teaching effectively in this feld. Shortlisted candidates environments including the Sport Psychology laboratory, lecture – Single Honours – Single Honours, with The course has a strong inter-disciplinary approach where you will be may be interviewed theatre, ftness suite, sports centre and sports feld. And it’s designated modules plus a – This course makes you required to think about how the different subject areas relate to each A Disclosure & Barring Consider these... all accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), giving selection from other subjects eligible for Graduate Basis for other. This integrated approach refects the common working Service check may be Clinical Psychology you the opportunity to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Chartered Membership of the environment where you will be a Sport and Exercise Scientist rather – Opportunity to study a required for some modules BSc (Hons) p71 Science Sport & Exercise Membership (GBC) – your frst step to a career as a psychologist. British Psychological Society semester abroad through links Read more: p191 Counselling Psychology than an expert in a specifc discipline. The course provides you with a
Sport & Exercise Psychology Psychology Sport & Exercise with universities throughout BSc (Hons) p76 Members of the Psychology team have completed a wide variety of – The Single Honours course broad knowledge base enabling you to work in a range of different research projects and consultancies, e.g. quality of life assessment; is accredited by the British roles. This fexibility is continued through to the assessment where Europe, USA, New Zealand, Forensic Psychology Australia and China BSc (Hons) p99 psychology of pain; treatment of depression and GP attitudes; Psychological Society you are regularly given opportunities to tailor your work to suit your perceptions of speech style; attitudes to crime; the impact of interests and career aspirations. – Course endorsement by the Health Psychology volunteering on mental health; psycholinguistics; the adaptive origins British Association of Sport Consider these... BSc (Hons) p106 The degree includes theoretical, practical and vocational elements. of behaviour; the wellbeing and experience of children; decision and Exercise Sciences (BASES) You will experience a range of teaching environments and beneft Physical Education Psychology making and critical judgement by authorised frearms offcers. BSc (Hons) p148 BSc (Hons) p158 from a host of state-of-the-art facilities, while the library has an Studying psychology at Worcester is based on our students extensive range of sport and exercise resources, together with online Sport Business Management Business Psychology BA (Hons) p164 BSc (Hons) p66 having personalised learning journeys, acquiring a wide range access to electronic books, journals and databases. of valuable skills, having direct and active involvement in Sports Coaching & Physical their learning, and gaining excellent psychological literacy Education FdSc p165 and employability skills necessary for the life of a psychology Sport Development & graduate in the 21st century, for example being able to address Coaching BA (Hons) p168 Your Career the many global issues and themes currently faced by society. This course is used as a Course Content preparatory frst degree for those students wanting Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Your Career to follow a career as • Introduction to the Scientifc • Creating Successful Research • Sport & Exercise Science This course prepares a sports psychologist Study of Sport, Exercise • Scientifc Underpinnings Independent Research Project students for a wide range (which requires further & Physical Activity of Sport Performance • Work-based Learning (Sport & of careers, including: postgraduate study and • Foundations of Human • Scientifc Underpinnings Exercise Science Placement) Sport and exercise supervised practice). Movement of Physical Activity, Year 3: Optional modules science support The course prepares Course Content • Psychology of Sport, Exercise Exercise & Health • Psychological Considerations Strength and students for a range & Physical Activity • Industry Skills for Sport for Sport, Exercise & Health conditioning coaching of graduate careers Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Exercise prescription • Physiology of Sport, Exercise & Exercise Scientists • Biomechanical Analysis with knowledge and • Psychological Literacy • Biological Origins & the Mind* • Psychology Research Project & Physical Activity Personal training Year 2: Optional modules of Sports Techniques skills appropriate for in Society* • The Individual & the • Psychological Considerations Year 1: Optional modules Sports coaching areas such as: • Psychological Literacy Social World* for Sport, Exercise & Health • Nutrition for Sport & Exercise • Physiological Support • Exercise Training & Prescription of the Elite Athlete Sports development & the Mind* • Scientifc Underpinnings • Business Psychology • Introduction to Strength Sports psychology • Introduction to Sport & of Physical Activity, • Professional Skills for Sport & Conditioning • Clinical Exercise Physiology Sports coaching • Human Development* Every year since 2014 over Exercise Psychology Exercise & Health & Exercise Scientists • Performance Analysis • Advanced Sports Nutrition The police service 90% of Sport and Exercise • Coaching Psychology • Optional modules offered • Psychology of Sport, • Applied Psychological Science • Optional modules offered • Advanced Training Science graduates have The armed forces • Health Psychology by the Language Centre Exercise & Physical Health by the Language Centre & Conditioning found employment (or Fitness and health industries • Applied Sports Psychology • Professional Skills for Sport • The Sport Entrepreneur been in further education) Sports training & Exercise Scientists • Positive Psychology • Applied Performance Analysis within six months. General graduate careers • Exercise Training & Prescription • Cyberpsychology Regular updates may mean Regular updates may mean * These modules are that exact module titles on the that exact module titles on the subject to approval course may differ. For a complete course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, list of available modules, please visit our website. please visit our website. 170 171 * UCAS Code: C603 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy MSci UCAS Code: CB64 MSci
BSc (Hons) (Hons) BSc Requirements Sports therapists need an in-depth understanding of many sports The MSci/BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy will enable you to Requirements Assessment Assessment science disciplines to appreciate the higher level of function required consolidate and develop your skills beyond those that you 112 UCAS tariff points A variety of assessments Assessment methods include 112 UCAS tariff points by athletes and to enable them to communicate professionally would attain when completing the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. and GCSE Maths and are used to prepare you for practical examinations, online including an A Level in within a multidisciplinary team. You will learn the therapeutic It will enable you to advance a multitude of skills and learn to English Language at future employment, including examinations and a range either PE or Human Biology; Grade C/4 or above skills of detailed anatomy, examination and assessment, joint employ them in a variety of different settings with newfound or a BTEC in Sport or a practical assessment of skills, of coursework assessments Access to HE mobilisations, massage, sports rehabilitation, electrotherapy and autonomy and with the added reassurance of experienced Sports-related area such laboratory reports, literature such as videos, literature Sports Therapy other clinical modalities. The course will also develop academic supervision and guidance from highly experienced staff. as Health that include diploma welcome reviews, refective practice reviews, lab reports, portfolios, skills such as scientifc writing, researching, critical thinking Anatomy and Physiology
Sports Therapy A Disclosure & Barring journals, presentations, written Throughout the course you will also gain a variety of additional presentations, an independent and clinical reasoning utilising the current evidence base. units, plus GCSE C/4 in Service check is required examinations and case studies. qualifcations to ensure that you are entirely set for your future as a study project and a fnal English and Mathematics for this course. Successful Work-based learning is integral to the course and you will gain Graduate Sports Therapist, these include, for example, qualifcations year research thesis. candidates will also be Access to HE diploma experience throughout your time with us in massage clinics, sports in Sports Massage, Advanced Trauma and Taping and Strapping. required to complete a Course Features welcome injury clinics, at external events, working alongside University The University of Worcester is uniquely positioned in the clinical medical questionnaire – Full-time, Single Honours Course Features A Disclosure & Barring sports teams, frst aiding at various events and throughout a environment, and you will gain a plethora of experience in the Shortlisted applicants will – Masters level vocationally Service check is required double module of clinical placement running across the fnal year. – Accredited by The Society University’s Sports Massage Clinics, the University’s Sports Injury be invited for interview specifc research project for this course. Successful The wealth of practical experience alongside the theory and skills of Sports Therapists Clinics and potentially within clinics run to support the Worcester candidates will also be Read more: p191 you will gain throughout the course will help to develop you into – Excellent facilities, including Wolves, a professional British Basketball Club. All of this is in – Extended Placement required to complete a a competent and professional graduate sports therapist ready for our award-winning 2,000- addition to two substantial external placement opportunities with opportunities with medical questionnaire. membership of The Society of Sports Therapists and employment. seat Sports Arena our superb range of placement providers which will provide you with high-profle clubs Shortlisted applicants will a skill set which will ensure you are highly employable. As a result, – Advanced Trauma be invited for interview The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and – First aid, advanced trauma, and by the time you complete the MSci Sports Therapy you will be a Qualifcations ensures graduates achieve all the professional body competencies, sports massage qualifcations Read more: p191 Consider these... polished and competent Graduate Sports Therapist, be it as the frst giving you eligibility to join the professional body after graduation. Placement links with a – Develop Multidisciplinary Paramedic Science – responder to a trauma incident, taking a nervous patient through number of local professional team (MDT) leadership skills BSc (Hons) p144 their frst musculoskeletal assessment and treatment session or and amateur sports, Opportunities to continue Physiotherapy working with elite performers at the highest levels of their sport. – including football, cricket, onto further research degrees BSc (Hons) p152 Consider these... basketball and rugby teams – Accredited by The Society Sports Coaching Science Sports Therapy BSc of Sports Therapists BSc (Hons) p166 (Hons) p172 Sport & Exercise Science Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) p171 BSc (Hons) p152 Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) p171
Your Career Graduates can follow Course Content Course Content a number of career • Sports Massage, • Manual Therapy for • Sports Massage, • Sports Rehabilitation Your Career paths including: Injuries & Illness Sports Therapists Injuries & Illness • Manual Therapy for Employability is one of the Graduate sports therapist at • Functional Anatomy • Sports Nutrition & Psychology • Functional Anatomy Sports Therapists a sports club or with a team key strengths of the Sports • Sport & Exercise Physiology for Sports Therapists • Sport & Exercise Physiology • Sports Nutrition & Psychology Therapy course at the Private practice • Study Skills for Sports • Sports Therapy in Action • Study Skills for Sports for Sports Therapists University of Worcester. Graduate sports therapist A prime reason for this is within ftness and Therapists • Advanced Sports Therapy Therapists • Sports Therapy in Action the pro-active approach leisure complexes • Principles & Practice • Clinical Placement • Principles & Practice • Advanced Sports Therapy that the course has to of Training of Training Sports rehabilitation roles • Independent Study • Clinical Placement placement opportunities, Postgraduate study in sports • Biomechanics for • Biomechanics for Regular updates may mean • Independent Study the superb range of science or sports medicine Sports Therapy Sports Therapy placement opportunities that exact module titles on the Regular updates may mean Teacher training • Research Methods for • Research Methods for and the excellent clinical course may differ. For a complete that exact module titles on the Sports Therapists Sports Therapists tutors that the course work list of available modules, course may differ. For a complete with carefully to prepare • Trauma Management, please visit our website. • Research Thesis list of available modules, graduates for employment. Examination & Assessment • Research Methods please visit our website. • Sports Rehabilitation • Trauma Management, Examination & Assessment
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All applications should Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) be made through: * getintoteaching. UCAS Code: XX12 Teaching & Learning FdA Certifcate in Education Further Education education.gov.uk FdA
Requirements This course provides an in-service career pathway for support Assessment With well designed modules offering innovative, research- Assessment Requirements staff working in an education context. It is a school-centred informed teaching strategies, expert subject specialism input 32 UCAS tariff points Essays, seminars, practical Assessment of professional Honours degree (usually programme based at institutions in Somerset and the South and excellent employability prospects, the PGCE in Further 2:2 or above) or equivalent. Further Education Access to HE workshops, professional practice against the Professional West. The programme is a two-year full-time or three/four- Education (60 credits at Masters level) is an exciting teacher diploma welcome journals, projects and reports. Standards for Teachers and Applicants with a third class year part-time course leading to a Foundation Degree. training route for those who want to teach their subject in degree will be considered A Disclosure & Barring Trainers in Education and All students will be expected to a Post-14 learning environment. Current subject clusters on an individual basis Service check is required This degree may provide: Training is recorded in a have weekly work experience supported on the course include English, Literacy and ESOL; PE for this course Professional and Personal GCSE Grade C/4 or above, • Opportunities to develop key skills to prepare for further of at least 10 hours. and Sports Science and Health, Social Care and Wellbeing. or equivalent, in English Teaching & Learning Teaching Applicants must have Development Portfolio to study and/or employment and lifelong learning Language, Mathematics current experience of Our inclusive programme offers a range of learning experiences, which trainees, tutors and working in a learning- • Support for promotion in professional role Progression from lectures, collaborative learning tasks to focused tutorials mentors contribute. IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for international students related setting The course provides an excellent with tailor-made teaching and support from our excellent team This course provides you with the skills, knowledge and This takes the form of refection, Read more: p191 basis for further study at of professionals. With University-based teaching, covering both Enhanced DBS insight to enable you to make a valued contribution to the observation feedback action degree level including the BA a wide range of cross subject knowledge, skills and standards All shortlisted applicants educational, social and emotional wellbeing of children in a planning and critical writing (Hons) Professional Practice and subject specialism content, trainees will be equipped will be interviewed range of supportive contexts. We welcome applications from tasks. Module assignments are delivered in the South West. with the skills and knowledge to allow them to fourish as Read more: p191 experienced mature students; please see p192 for details. used to assess taught modules effective teachers. Trainees who successfully complete the and a variety of methods are Consider these... course can go on to gain Qualifed Teacher Learning and Skills used including critical writing Location of Study status (QTLS) which is equivalent to Qualifed Teacher Status Early Years FdA and oral presentation. At the (QTS) and opens up employment opportunities in schools. (0-8 years) (Professional This University of Worcester award is based in Somerset end of the course, trainees Practice) p87 Consider this... and the South West of England. This course is delivered in Two thirds of course time is spent on teaching placement in a complete a career action plan. Education Studies partnership with Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning. setting relevant to subject specialism and career aspirations. Postgraduate Certifcate in BA (Hons) p89 Education PGCE Secondary This provides opportunities to deepen understanding of the links (with QTS) p178 Learning Support between theory and professional practice and develop the skills FdA p128 of subject specialist teaching. A range of high quality, carefully Special Educational Needs, selected placements are available in a variety of settings, for Disabilities & Inclusion example, FE colleges and community learning environments. BA (Hons) p163
Your Career cate in Education Postgraduate Certif (PGCE) Teaching: The course can lead to a range of career Your Career opportunities in FE This course represents a and Skills and beyond. substantial step towards Successful trainees can acquiring a full Honours Course Content Course Content also apply for QTLS degree through a one- with the Society for • Introduction to Study Skills • Planning, Assessing & A 39-week programme. Regular updates may mean year full-time or two-year Education and Training. Evaluating Learning Average time – 1 day a week that exact module titles on the part-time Top-up course. • Refective Journal University taught sessions, course may differ. For a complete 60 credits at Level 7 You can progress on to the • Communication & Partnership • Teaching & Learning in Primary 1 day directed study and list of available modules, also opens up further BA (Hons) Top-up Degree in Children’s Services • Teaching & Learning 3 days a week placement. please visit our website. study opportunities. in Professional Practice • Behaviour for Learning in Early Years taught in the South West Taught modules – Teaching, • Work-based Project • Teaching & Learning in with equivalent Top-up the Secondary Phase Learning and Assessment in Degree in Education • Curriculum Subjects FE and Skills and Curriculum, • Work-based Studies delivered at • Introduction to research-informed practice and Independent Study Worcester. This may Teaching & Learning professionalism in FE and Skills. subsequently provide • Supporting in Early Regular updates may mean Practice module – Meeting a route into teaching Childhood Development that exact module titles on the the Professional Standards. through a PGCE (Primary) course may differ. For a complete • Meeting the Individual or school-led programmes. list of available modules, Needs of Children & please visit our website. Young People with Specifc Learning Diffculties
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174 175 All applications should be made through getintoteaching. education.gov.uk Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) UCAS Teacher Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Training Code: Certifcate in Education Primary (with QTS) All applications should X124 – 3-7 Certifcate in Education be made through X104 – 5-11 getintoteaching. X00G – Mathematics Primary School Direct Training (with QTS) education.gov.uk Specialist Pathway With an engaging range of high quality modules, innovative research- Assessment 2RP6 – Physical informed teaching and excellent employability prospects, the PGCE Assessment of your professional Education Pathway Primary programme (60 credits at Masters level) is the perfect choice
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for teacher training. Train to teach on our highly popular school-led School Direct Teachers’ Standards will be Course Features Requirements programme. Our trainees said: ‘This course has surpassed my Our inclusive programme offers a range of learning experiences, recorded in a Refective Portfolio – Personalised levels of expert Prior to entry you expectations. It has fully prepared me to begin teaching and feel so Requirements from seminars and lectures to bespoke tutorials and tailor-made to which trainees, teachers academic and teaching must have: confdent in my ability to do so. It has allowed me to immerse myself teaching and support from our excellent team of professionals. With and tutors contribute, in support from staff at your An Honours degree (2:2 in every aspect of school life.’ An Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent. University-based teaching, covering all National Curriculum subjects addition to a variety of subject base school, University or above) or equivalent. Other classifcations of and the opportunity to study a primary specialist subject, trainees assessments, observations of tutors and school mentors Other classifcations of degree will be considered will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to allow them to professional practice in school School Direct offers trainee teachers: – 60 credits at Masters level degree will be considered Primary School Direct Training (with QTS) Primary QTS) (with School Direct Training
on an individual basis. fourish as effective teachers. and school experience tasks. An immersive and inspiring route into teaching. It offers an on an individual basis. – A primary subject specialism in GCSE Grade C/4 or Your academic work will be engaging range of high quality modules designed with our partner Grade C/4 or above The course offers a signifcant pedagogy and professional practice a wide range of subject areas above, or equivalent, assessed through assignments or equivalent, in element, in which trainees examine the role of the professional schools, innovative research-informed teaching and excellent in English Language, and a research project. employability prospects. In 2019-2020 we are working with School – Opportunities for additional English Language, Mathematics and Science teacher, child as learner and wider issues associated with school and qualifcations and Maths and Science society. Trainees will develop a deepened understanding of the links Direct partners in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, School experience is professional development A successful interview at between theory and professional practice and can opt for specialist Coventry, Shropshire and Dudley offering places for Primary PGCE. desirable, but not essential – Excellent preparation to school and University prior to an interview pathways. A range of high quality, carefully selected school School Direct Training placements are embedded in a variety of settings. Upon successful teach all National Curriculum School experience is All shortlisted applicants Your Career You will spend most of your time in your base school with an desirable, but not essential completion of the course, trainees will be awarded Qualifed Teacher and Early Years subjects will be interviewed The course can lead to a range additional eight weeks in a second placement school. You will start prior to an interview Status (QTS). Committed to the best outcomes for all, the Primary – Support for newly qualifed For Mathematics of career opportunities. There in school on the frst day of the autumn term and fnish at the end team offer support in transition from trainee to Newly Qualifed teacher induction All shortlisted applicants Specialism – a degree/A is a high employment rate of of June/early July in line with the PGCE Core programme. You will will be interviewed Level in Mathematics. Teacher (NQT). Newly-Qualifed Teachers (NQTs), spend 30 days (6 weeks) in University attending induction and taught Assessment Satisfactory completion Applicants who have an although some of our trainees sessions. During your school based training you will be coached of a medical questionnaire A Level in Maths (Grade Apprenticeships choose to use their qualifcation and mentored by a team of highly qualifed staff, supported by a Assessment of your professional to demonstrate B or above) could qualify The University of Worcester are registered training providers for to enable them to pursue comprehensive training programme and individualised training plans. practice against the DfE ftness to practice for additional funding see: Teachers’ Standards will be Teacher Apprenticeships, therefore we are also able to offer this alternative careers in education. Obtained an Enhanced https://getintoteaching. The course offers a signifcant pedagogy and professional practice recorded in a Refective Portfolio education.gov.uk/ route for gaining Qualifed Teacher Status (QTS). If you would Disclosure & Barring
Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certif cate in Education Postgraduate Certif (PGCE) Teaching: element, in which trainees examine the role of the professional like more details please contact [email protected] to which trainees, teachers Service (DBS) check bursaries-and-funding Course Features teacher, child as learner and wider issues associated with school and tutors contribute, in If your qualifcations are not Satisfactory completion – Personalised levels of and society. Trainees will develop a deep understanding of the addition to a variety of subject of a medical questionnaire listed, please contact the Course Content academic and teaching links between theory and professional practice. A range of high assessments, observations of to demonstrate Admissions Offce for advice support from specialists quality, carefully selected school placements are embedded in ftness to practice A 38-week programme, • Subject Specialist Research professional practice in school on 01905 855111 or via a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of the course, and school experience tasks. [email protected] Obtained an Enhanced including 24 weeks in schools (SSR) is an opportunity – 60 Credits at Masters level trainees will be awarded Qualifed Teacher Status (QTS). Committed Your academic work will be Disclosure & Barring and a 14-week, university- to engage with trainee- – Primary subject specialism to the best outcomes for all, the Primary team offer support in Service (DBS) check based, taught component. led research informed assessed through assignments – Excellent preparation to teach cate in Education Postgraduate Certif (PGCE) Teaching: practice in a chosen Primary transition from trainee to Newly Qualifed Teacher (NQT). and a research project. If your qualifcations are not Modules focus upon: the National Curriculum or Early Years Field listed, please contact the and Early Years subjects Your Career Admissions Offce for advice • Pedagogy and Professional • School experience: assesses Apprenticeships on 01905 855111 or via Practice (PPP): how children Graduates from the practice against the Teachers’ The University of Worcester are Primary School Direct [email protected] learn, underpinning theory, Standards through observation registered training providers behaviour for learning and PGCE at the University and completion of an Course Content for Teacher Apprenticeships, of Worcester are very achievement and research online refective portfolio therefore we are also able to • Subject Specialist Research employable; at the informed practice Modules focus upon: offer this route for gaining Regular updates may mean (SSR) is an opportunity end of the course (July • Core and foundation subjects • Pedagogy and Professional Qualifed Teacher Status Consider these... that exact module titles on the to engage with trainee- 2018), 95% of School including Special Educational Practice (PPP): how children (QTS). If you would like Teaching: Primary Initial course may differ. For a complete led research informed Direct trainees gained Needs and Disability (SEND) learn, underpinning theory, more details please contact Teacher Education (with list of available modules, practice in a chosen Primary a teaching post. QTS) BA (Hons) p181 behaviour for learning and [email protected] • A focus on inclusive please visit our website. or Early Years Field Teaching: Postgraduate pedagogy and practice achievement and research Consider these... PGCE Certifcate in informed practice • School experience: assesses Primary Initial Teacher practice against the Teachers’ Education Primary School • Core and foundation subjects Education (with QTS) Standards through observation Regular updates may mean BA (Hons) p181 Direct (with QTS) p177 including Special Educational and completion of an that exact module titles on the Needs and Disability (SEND) Teaching: Postgraduate online refective portfolio course may differ. For a complete PGCE Certifcate in • A focus on inclusive list of available modules, Education Primary pedagogy and practice please visit our website. (with QTS) p176
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and assessed through a strong partnership Honours degree (normally Ofsted (2014) commended the course on All trainees have the opportunity to work at • Potential to be a good teacher Teaching: Postgraduate between local schools and colleges, providing 2:2 or higher) ‘the high quality mentoring, pastoral care Masters level (Level 7) during the PGCE year. PGCE Certifcate in routes into teaching that include PGCE Core and • Good communication skills Grade C/4 in GCSE or and support provided for trainees’ and as a Up to 60 Masters credits are available. Education Primary School Direct. Trainee teachers choose this course • Good subject knowledge (with QTS) p176 equivalent in English result trainees ‘achieve well because overall because of its excellent reputation in the region. Language and Maths. training meets their individual needs’. There is • A level of confdence Teaching: Primary Initial The University of We want our trainees to be skilled, refective, Developing your Subject Knowledge experience of a variety of teaching and learning • Resilience to cope with the demands Teacher Education (with Worcester organises critically evaluative practitioners who take control There are courses available in some subjects QTS) BA (Hons) p181 in relation to the subject as well as undertaking of the course alternative examinations of their own professional development and to develop subject knowledge. You must have the wider range of responsibilities expected in these subjects for those demonstrate the values inherent in the profession. a place on a PGCE course to qualify. Subject • Some knowledge of secondary schools in the UK of a teacher, including pastoral duties. without the appropriate Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) available at • Knowledge of current educational issues certifcates. For Science Teachers in schools act as mentors to trainees The course is designed to prepare trainee the University of Worcester are advertised on subjects and Psychology in the school-based elements of the course, teachers to teach either 11-16 (with post-16 the course pages of the University website. you will also need a GCSE which are heavily focused on developing the Funding Your Career enhancement), or 14-19 age ranges depending on Science Grade C/4 practical skills that are the basis of effective • Fee loans are available Graduates from the the subject specialism. The subjects offered are: Part-time Route Secondary PGCE at the The DfE requires all teaching. We use the best of the talent from our • Maintenance loans are available trainee teachers to extensive range of partnership schools to deliver • Biology You can apply to study this course University of Worcester satisfactorily complete a • Scholarships and discretionary bursaries are a course that is at the cutting-edge of subject • Business with Economics on a part-time basis. are very employable; each medical questionnaire to knowledge and development in teaching. available for candidates in most subjects. For year we consistently get demonstrate their ftness • Chemistry The part-time route runs for 4 school terms and further information see high employment rates to teach and to obtain an • Computer Science starts in September each year. You will spend www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/ of 95%, with a signifcant Enhanced Disclosure & Practical Experience terms 1 and 2 in one school and terms 3 and funding/postgraduate-funding • Design & Technology (Food) number of these trainees Barring Service check The course is designed to gradually develop 4 in a second school. In the frst 3 terms you Funding is subject to change by the gaining a post in one of All shortlisted applicants teaching skills with careful, structured support. • English will typically spend 3 days per week in school. Department for Education. our partnership schools. will be interviewed At least 120 days of the course are spent in • Geography Term 4 will usually be full-time in school. schools. There is a gradual introduction to Newly-Qualifed Teachers • History The bursary will be spread across 4 terms, and teaching, from observing to team teaching and Apprenticeships (NQTs) have one of the • Modern Languages the fees will be the same as the full-time route. Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Certif cate in Education Postgraduate Certif (PGCE) Teaching: ultimately teaching a class alone. The teaching The University of Worcester are registered training highest employment rates cate in Education Postgraduate Certif (PGCE) Teaching: experience is in at least two schools to deepen • Mathematics providers for Teacher Apprenticeships, therefore we of all graduates and are understanding of various teaching environments. • Physical Education are also able to offer this route for gaining Qualifed very much in demand, especially those who The teaching blocks are interspersed with time • Physics Teacher Status (QTS). If you would like more details please contact [email protected] have trained in a shortage at the University, providing the opportunity • Psychology subject. At the end of to refect on experiences, deepening • Religious Education your PGCE course, we will understanding of teaching and preparing advise you on suitable you for the second teaching experience and Enhancement Activities in-service courses for your ultimately your frst year in teaching. continuing professional A unique feature of the course is the opportunity development as a teacher. The secondary partnership benefts from the for all trainees to take an enhancement activity diversity of schools within the partnership; providing trainees with additional training in from small, rural schools in the Worcestershire Special Educational Needs and Disability, English and Herefordshire countryside to large, urban as an Additional Language, PSHE & Citizenship, schools in the Black Country, Birmingham, Technology Enhanced Learning, Teenage Mental Coventry and Warwick as well as Worcester city, Health, Aspiring Leaders or second subject. These Gloucestershire and Shropshire. Partnership allow trainee teachers to focus on particular schools include Teaching Schools, Academies, aspects of their teaching alongside their subject. High schools, Grammar schools and FE colleges.
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178 179 UCAS Code: Primary – Early Years Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher (3-7 years) X121 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Primary – Later Years All applications should Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) (5-11 years) X122 be made through Certifcate in Education getintoteaching. education.gov.uk (with QTS) Secondary School Direct Interested in making a real difference to Direct Entry Route Requirements children’s lives? Passionate about developing If you have a Foundation Degree or equivalent A minimum of 112 children’s learning? Ready to inspire the next in an area related to education, it may be UCAS tariff points (from The University of Worcester has a long and generation of children? Designed in partnership A Level qualifcations
Requirements BA (Hons) (with QTS)
Course Features possible to enter the programme in Year 2. successful history of providing teacher training. with local primary schools to meet the or equivalent Level 3 Prior to entry you – Gain 60 Masters Credits You would also need GCSE English, Maths and This has been further enhanced through the requirement for Qualifed Teacher Status (QTS), qualifcations). Plus a must have: Science at Grade C/4 or above and have some development of close working relationships – Enhance your qualifcation with this course enables you to develop the skills, minimum of four GCSEs at recent experience in a primary classroom. Honours degree (normally with schools offering the School Direct route. additional enhancement activities qualities and knowledge required to become Grades C/4 or above which Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. must include Maths, English 2:2 or higher) This professional partnership enables us to work – Experience teaching in two schools an exceptional primary schoolteacher. Language and a Science Grade C/4 in GCSE or together supporting and mentoring trainees. The You will follow a broad and balanced programme (equivalent qualifcations equivalent in English quality of this support contributes to ensuring Assessment Applications which addresses subject knowledge and will be considered) Language and Maths. trainees are able to become skilled, refective, There are no formal exams on this course. Various The University of Worcester Applications are made through pedagogical practices throughout the course Access to HE critically-evaluative practitioners who take control assessment methods, including assignments, organises alternative getintoteaching.education.gov.uk delivered by tutors who lead research in their diploma welcome of their own professional development and presentations and the use of a profle of teaching examinations in these specialist felds. Your third year culminates in Shortlisted applicants demonstrate the values inherent in the profession. competencies and coursework closely linked with subjects for those without the completion of an independent study which will be interviewed school experience, are examples of the assessment the appropriate certifcates. In 2020/21 we are working with School Direct involves specialised school-based research, modes we use. Students will also need to be able DfE requires all trainee For Science subjects and partners in Birmingham, Dudley, Herefordshire, investigating an element of a chosen curriculum teachers to satisfactorily Psychology you will also to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Warwickshire and Worcestershire to offer PGCE Consider these... area. At the end of the course, you will be complete a medical need a GCSE in Science Standards (2012) whilst out on teaching placement. in the following subjects: – Teaching: Postgraduate PGCE Certifcate in equipped to meet the Teachers’ Standards for questionnaire to Successful interviews Education Primary (with QTS) p176 the award of Qualifed Teacher Status. demonstrate their ftness with both the school – Biology All programmes subject to government funding or to teach and to obtain an – Teaching: Postgraduate PGCE Certifcate in and the University Students have the option to follow the 3-7 requirements are subject to government changes. Enhanced Disclosure & – Business with Economics Education Secondary (with QTS) p178 The DfE requires all years route or the 5-11 years route and will be Barring Service check – Chemistry trainee teachers to – Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher Education (with qualifed to teach the full primary age range. satisfactorily complete a – Computer Science QTS) BA (Hons) p181 PrimaryTeaching: Education Initial Teacher You will undertake placements in a variety of medical questionnaire to – Design & Technology (Food) Your Career demonstrate their ftness schools, with opportunities to gain experience – English in a special educational needs school in your Our Newly-Qualifed Teachers (NQTs) have one to teach and to obtain an Consider these... Enhanced Disclosure & – Geography second year. Expert tutors work closely with of the highest employment rates of all graduates. Early Childhood in Society Barring Service check – History Your Career partnership schools and employers to deliver There are excellent employment opportunities an innovative and responsive curriculum whilst and good promotion prospects alongside job (Graduate Practitioner) Modern Languages BA (Hons) p86 – Graduates from the Secondary PGCE at the supporting you through your university career. security. At the end of the course you will be – Mathematics University of Worcester are some of the most There are also many enhancement opportunities advised about suitable in-service courses to follow Education Studies employable in the country. Each year we BA (Hons) p89 – Physical Education provided on the course which will further develop in your teaching career, as part of your continuing consistently get high employment rates of 95%. your personal and professional practice. Integrated Working – Physics professional development. Once qualifed you Many of these posts are in partnership schools. will continue to be supported through our NQT with Children & Families – Psychology BA (Hons) Top-up Newly-Qualifed Teachers (NQTs) have one of package which includes a website, CPD workshops, Degree p118 – Religious Education the highest employment rates of all graduates events and visits by tutors from University. and are very much in demand, especially those Teaching: Postgraduate PGCE Certifcate in Education Additional Enhancement who have trained in a shortage subject. At the Primary (with QTS) p176 Activities & Assessment end of your PGCE course, we will advise you on Course Content suitable in-service courses for your continuing Teaching: Postgraduate See PGCE Secondary p178. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 PGCE Certifcate in professional development as a teacher. • Professional Practice • Professional Practice • Professional Practice Education Secondary Apprenticeships We are currently working with the following (including placement) (including placement) (including placement) (with QTS) p178 Primary & Outdoor The University of Worcester are registered training lead schools: Hereteach Alliance, President • Teachers as Researchers • Teachers as Researchers: • Independent Research Study Kennedy School, Shires Teaching School Education BA (Hons) p155 providers for Teacher Apprenticeships, therefore we • Developing Self Contemporary Issues • Developing Self, Alliance, South Bromsgrove High Teaching Professional Practice are also able to offer this route for gaining Qualifed • Developing Self & Experiences Experiences & Practice • Curriculum Studies: Core BA (Hons) Top-up Teacher Status (QTS). If you would like more details School, Stour Vale Academy Trust, Woodrush Teaching School Alliance. & Foundation Subjects • Curriculum Studies: Core • Curriculum Studies: Core Degree p157 please contact [email protected] & Foundation Subjects & Foundation Subjects – - Planning, Progression Diversity & Inclusion & Assessment Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, please visit our website.
180 181 * UCAS Code: W620 Television with Film Production BA (Hons) Touring Theatre MTheatre UCAS Code: W440 MTheatre BA (Hons)
Requirements This course has been specifcally designed for those wishing to Assessment This four-year Integrated Masters in Touring Theatre offers unique Assessment Requirements build a career in the rewarding and exciting feld of media and opportunities; you will progress through undergraduate to Masters 104 UCAS tariff points Assessment normally requires Performances supported by 112 UCAS tariff points flm production. This single honours degree will give you a strong level projects, and graduate with a Masters of Theatre in Touring Access to HE diploma a combination of practical portfolios, reviews, essays Mature students & Access grounding in how to make a short flm or shoot a music video and Theatre, enabling you to stand out in the competitive theatre welcome work and critical refection, and arts administration tasks to HE diploma welcome take you through the practices of studio production, news reporting, industry. The course is designed to help you set up your own theatre Read more: p191 for example a short flm or such as project proposals, Applicants will be invited to sports coverage, and other staples of television. It gives you a whole company, or establish yourself as a solo practitioner, with a body TV pilot in conjunction with fundraising applications, an audition and interview toolbox of skills and experience that will allow you to enter a variety of work ready to take on tour on completion of the four years. a learning report on how publicity material, blogs. of media careers. Increasingly the lines between television and flm The Integrated Masters shares some modules with other courses A Disclosure and Barring you have approached your Service check is required for Theatre Touring are becoming blurred so it makes sense to study both at the same within the drama portfolio but has specialist modules to prepare project. Written assessment some modules on the course time, giving you the best opportunity in an ever-changing job market. you for working professionally in theatre such as understanding Course Features is varied and some modules Read more: p191 Consider these... how to market and apply for funding for your work, and learning – Single Honours Topics such as censorship, the theory of comedy, the fall and rise of may require different forms Film Production how to run a theatre company alongside the real life experience the television studio and the ethics of sports coverage will underpin such as essay, contextual – A unique course with hands- BA (Hons) p92 of making and taking theatre on tour. A highlight of the course is the course’s practical elements and add depth to your work. analysis, blog, creative on practical experience Journalism BA (Hons) p121 an extended performance run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, writing or learning journal. in touring theatre You will be introduced to the British flm and television with its amazing opportunities to also see a wealth of theatre. Television with Film Production Production Film with Television – Graduate after 4 years with a industry by those who have studied it and worked in it with You will complete the course with a showcase of work at a major Consider this... Masters of Theatre in Touring the aim of setting you on your way to becoming involved in Course Features theatre, and with a body of work ready to take on tour. Many Drama & Performance Theatre, or after 3 years with one of the most exciting and fastest growing industries. – Industry focused but also graduating companies from this course have already had their work BA (Hons) p84 a BA (Hons) in Theatre Your Career dedicated to developing professionally programmed at theatres and festivals across the UK. In the frst year you will be introduced to practices and underlying – Two fully-equipped In addition to possessing transferable skills theories of flm-making and television studio broadcast before The course has been planned and is delivered in collaboration studios, plus portable the necessary skills for – The opportunity to engage in progressing on to exploring and creating different styles and types with theatres, venues, touring networks, companies, directors and touring equipment careers such as production of flm and television. The fnal year encourages the making of new ‘real world’ assignments like producers throughout the West Midlands region. Throughout the – Work placement and Earn Your Career assistant, screenwriter, and original work and examines the contemporary media industry. outside sports broadcasting course you will be assisted in developing professional networks As You Learn opportunities Successful completion of media researcher, – Modules that encourage that will help in your career as a performer, playwright, director, You will learn how to construct dramas like Game of Thrones and this course should place you television and flm entry into the Royal Television producer or arts administrator. Most students will qualify producer, music video Breaking Bad, as well as game shows, sitcoms and documentaries. in an excellent position to Society (RTS) Awards for student loan support for all 4 years of the course. Please set up as an independent director, flm or television Some of the modules will involve involvement with outside – The opportunity to study see the fees pages of our website for further information. theatre company, or as a reviewer, you will have the bodies such as the Royal Television Society. Where possible you with both academics and freelance practitioner creative imagination and will be encouraged to submit work to awards and competitions industry professionals Make a career in the theatre knowledge to propose and conducted by external bodies as a means of engaging with industry and potentially providing a launch pad for your future career. industries as a performer, shape new ideas. The skills director or writer and opportunities you will Gain employment be given throughout this in theatre education degree will enable you Course Content Course Content or arts co-ordination to develop a portfolio of and administration work that can be used as a Year 1: Mandatory modules Year 2: Mandatory modules Year 3: Mandatory modules Year 1 Year 3 Regular updates may mean calling card for either jobs • Television: Production & Form • TV Scriptwriting: Concept • Independent Study • Devising & Physical Theatre • Touring Project that exact module titles on the in the media, or further • Post 1960s Film & Television & Development • Final TV Project • Texts & Contexts • Festival Project Preparation course may differ. For a complete postgraduate study. • Producing TV Genres list of available modules, • Truth, Reality & the • Contemporary Media • Acting Skills • Professional Practice please visit our website. Documentary Film • Realism & Performance Industries • Theatre Production & Design • Scenography • Crafting the Moving Image Year 2: Optional modules Year 3: Optional modules • Visual Storytelling • Site-specifc Performance • Scriptwriting: Ideas • Sports Journalism • Radio & Television Comedy • Theatre & Communities • New Voices in British Theatre & Development • Digital Reporting Techniques • Live Television News Year 2 Year 4 Production • Music Video Production • Directed Touring Performance • Edinburgh Festival Project • Broadcast Research Skills • Factual Film • Devised Theatre Project • Collaborative Project • Film & Television • Programming Touring Theatre • Performance Lecture Awards Module • Theatre & Digital Media • Independent Touring Project • Advanced Professional Practice • Choreography & Performance • Factual Film Production • Making Theatrical Space Regular updates may mean that exact module titles on the course may differ. For a complete list of available modules, * Subject to approval please visit our website.
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The SU also facilitates There are a number of ways to get to have its very own Shuf board! eligible for a loan enhancement. a PGCE bursary. Full details are Academic Representation through involved with the SU and wider Tuition fee loans available on the Department School and Course Reps, supporting community. Our student fundraising Welcome Week Extra student funding of Education website www. The undergraduate tuition fee loan students to help their peers and get group, Raise and Give (RAG), Welcome Week is the chance for Some extra funding is available for getintoteaching.education.gov.uk covers your annual tuition fees. involved in shaping and designing raised over £37,500 for charity in new students to get to know the students with dependants or with The Student Finance Company course content and structure. 2018/19. The RAG Committee hosts University and Worcester. The SU disabilities. Full details, including EU students pays this, on your behalf, directly a number of fundraising events runs a number of events to help a student fnance calculator, can The UK Government has confrmed to the University of Worcester TeamWorc and supports other students to you meet new people and explore be found on the gov.uk website. that EU students commencing study for each year of your study. The The SU is responsible for all the fundraise for the charity of their everything we have on offer. There’s in the 2020/21 academic year will loan will be reduced by any fee The University also helps students to student clubs and societies that make choice. Worcester students volunteer something for everyone during continue to be eligible for ‘home waiver you have been awarded. fnd paid work through our Earn As up TeamWorc. There are more than around 18,000 hours of their time Welcome Week, whether it’s picking fee status’, which means they will You Learn scheme and offers access 80 clubs and societies covering a each year, many with local charity up freebies at the Welcome Fair, be charged the same tuition fees to additional support for students wide range of interests and they offer and community groups. The SU taking part in clubs and society as UK students. They will also be experiencing fnancial hardship. one of the best ways to get involved, also supports students to set up ‘give it a go’ sessions, or enjoying able to access fnancial support for make the most of your time at their own volunteering projects. our range of evening and night- Part-time students the duration of their course on the University, and meet other students time events. This is your chance to same basis as is available today. Loans for tuition fees are available who share your interests. From arts have some fun and settle into your to eligible part-time undergraduate Please see www.worcester.ac.uk/fees and culture to sport and recreation, new home before term begins. degree students who complete for more information. there’s something for everyone. a minimum of 25 per cent of the full-time course load per year (30 credits or more). To fnd out about scholarships and additional support offered at the University visit our website at www.worcester.ac.uk/scholarships
186 Photo credits L-R: Tish Manning, Tish Manning, Daniel Jones 187 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 * afeld. 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 qualifcations, which promotes 3. Cirencester College^ participation in higher education and extends the 4. Coleg Gwent #^ range and level of programmes and qualifcations ^ offered. This includes courses in the areas of health 5. Dudley College* and social care, mental health and wellbeing, 6. Halesowen College #^ sport, outdoor adventure, sports coaching and 7. Heart of Worcestershire College #*^ management, early years, learning support, learning 8. Hereford College of Arts^ and teaching, the arts, leadership and management. 9. Hereford Sixth Form College^ The University also has well developed workplace 10. Herefordshire, Ludlow and North links with schools, hospitals, trusts, local businesses Shropshire College #^ and professional organisations, which enables # students to gain frst-hand experience of the world 11. Iron Mill College of work and gain valuable employment skills. 12. Kidderminster College (NCG) ^ # 18 2 We value and work closely with our partners in providing 13. NCT 15 and supporting high quality courses, professional 14. Prince Henry SCITT* 5 1 development and vocational progression opportunities 15. Shrewsbury College^ 19 into and within higher education. We also work 6 16. Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (SCIL) *# collaboratively with a wide range of organisations 12 7 # both in the UK and internationally. To fnd out 17. The Learning Institute 8 10 more visit our website at www.worcester.ac.uk 18. Walsall College #^ 20 14 ^ 9 The University of Worcester International College 19. Warwickshire College Group (UWIC) was set up in 2017 to offer international 20. Worcester Sixth Form College^ students who do not currently qualify for direct entry, 4 the opportunity to graduate with a degree from the 13 University of Worcester via an undergraduate or 3 postgraduate pathway. UWIC offers undergraduate pathways in six subject areas, which lead onto a choice of over 50 degrees. The Premasters provides a pathway to a diverse range of postgraduate qualifcations at the University. UWIC students are also eligible for University of Worcester scholarships of up to £3,000 when they 16 progress onto their degrees. For details on UWIC courses, including fees, entry requirements and our three intakes 11 visit worcester.ac.uk/discover/uwic-international-college 17
# 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. 188 ^ The partner works with University of Worcester to raise aspirations and promote progression into higher education. 189 APPLYING TO A ENTRY PARTNER COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
To complete the application form, you will need to include the name The University considers all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifcations 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 beneft from study at higher education level. appropriate partner (campus) code in the relevant section of the application form. You can fnd out more about our Partner Institutions on p188 or on our website. Eligibility for courses The tariff requirements for specifc 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 Offce 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 Partner Information course. If by that date you are under qualifcations (Certifcate). 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 Birmingham Metropolitan College D 0121 3555671 QAA-recognised Access Diploma guardians to agree to some extra for degree courses (Matthew Boulton Campus) safeguards because you are still is acceptable (60 credits with at legally a minor. You must also satisfy 4 GCSEs plus 48 tariff points least 45 at Level 3). Some courses Coleg Gwent H 01495 333777 the entry requirements of the course from 3 A Levels or equivalent may require the achievement of you wish to study. All applicants Level 3 qualifcations. some Level 3 credits at Merit or Dudley College of Technology# Not applicable 01384 363000 will need to demonstrate that they Distinction. This is indicated on the Minimum entry requirements have the maturity and personal skills relevant subject page on the website. Halesowen College B 0121 6027777 for HND/FD courses to study and live independently in Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College C 01432 352235 a higher education environment. 4 GCSEs plus 32 tariff points Welsh Baccalaureate from a minimum of 1 A Level or Tariff point requirements can be equivalent Level 3 qualifcations. Iron Mill College A 01392 219200 General entry requirements met through the achievement of the Welsh Baccalaureate, Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning G 01823 348268 There are a wide range of acceptable including Core, and will be counted entry qualifcations and the following Acceptable qualifcations at the appropriate tariff. The Learning Institute I 01579 386123 list is by no means exhaustive. It GCE Advanced Levels and is designed to provide a sample of Advanced Supplementary Scotland some of the main qualifcations Normally a minimum of Four higher grade passes at Grade C #Approved provision: courses are approved by the University and lead to a University of Worcester award; applications should be made directly to that applicants present for entry. two GCE A Level passes. are regarded as the minimum entry the College. Applicants are advised to contact requirements, but all qualifcations the Admissions Offce if they Advanced Supplementary (AS) within the tariff will be considered. have any specifc questions about Level achievements may be counted towards the tariff requirement but qualifcations that do not appear on Irish Leaving Certifcate this list. Further information can be applicants will not be disadvantaged Four to fve higher/honours grade found on the relevant course pages if they do not take them. passes at Grade C are required, as at www.ucas.com. Each course All A Level subjects are normally a minimum condition of entry. has specifc entry requirements, acceptable including General Studies. expressed in terms of the UCAS However, subjects should be distinct tariff, although qualifcations and not have overlapping content. not currently in the tariff will be considered. Candidates may offer BTEC Qualifcations (QCF) qualifcations in combination Considered either on their own to achieve the required total. (Extended Diploma or Diploma) or in combination with other qualifcations (Subsidiary Diploma or Certifcate) to meet the tariff requirements.
190 191 Continued on next page... NVQ Level 3/Modern International Qualifcations The International English Language Similarity detection Disclosure & Barring Deferred entry Apprenticeship International students will need Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a The University makes use of the We welcome students who wish minimum of 5.5 in each component Service (DBS) checks Applicants offering NVQ Level 3 to demonstrate evidence of UCAS/UTT Similarity Detection Some courses require DBS disclosure. to take a gap year before entering will be considered and may be asked study at a level equivalent to the • Cambridge First Certifcate service. For more information on This is indicated on the relevant higher education. Those who to complete supplementary work. general entry requirements. in English or Certifcate in the service, see www.ucas.com course page. If you are made an choose to do so, however, should Similarly, Technical Certifcates Advanced English – score be aware that University course Other Qualifcations and Details of the University’s policy can offer, you will be sent instructions for those following Advanced of 169 or above and no less provision and national fee and Mature Students be found at www.worcester.ac.uk/ on how to arrange for a DBS check. Modern Apprenticeships will than 160 in any part. If you are living overseas and have funding arrangements are subject be considered on an individual We welcome applicants who hold registryservices/documents/ • Pearson Test of English never been a resident of the UK, any to change from year to year. basis, with particular reference to alternative qualifcations/experience AdmissionsPolicy.pdf (Academic) – An overall score offer of a place will be subject to the relevance to the intended course. different from those shown in this Requests for deferrals after a of 59 or above, with not less equivalent of a DBS check, normally section who can demonstrate the Offer policy place has been confrmed will be than 51 points in any of the a satisfactory check from your local considered on an individual basis. International Baccalaureate ability to beneft from the course The University aims to encourage 4 skills (listening, reading, police station (sometimes referred to and European Baccalaureate and show their potential to complete applications from the widest range speaking and writing). as a Certifcate of Good Conduct). A minimum score of 28 points is the course successfully. Although of educational, social and ethnic Course Accreditations necessary in the International recent preparatory study at an Although you’ll need the correct backgrounds. We work with a You may also be required Details of course accreditations Baccalaureate and a minimum appropriate level (e.g. an Access level of English to study here we do number of schools and colleges to to undertake a DBS check can be found on our website course score of 60% in the European course) is recommended, students offer additional language support ensure that students who have the as well, depending on pages at www.worcester.ac.uk Baccalaureate. Higher entry levels may be considered on the basis and pre-sessional courses. potential to beneft from and to professional requirements. Some accreditations and exemptions may be set for some courses. IB of prior evidenced professional/ succeed in studying at Worcester Please note that if a DBS check can be dependent on module choice, Certifcates will be acceptable work experience and/or other Previous Study or Experience have the opportunity to do so. is required, candidates are please see our course webpages but may require specifc grades. assessment procedures, and the Students with relevant previous To support this aim the University advised to disclose all convictions for the latest information. assessment of personal suitability. study at HND or degree level can use discretion to vary entrance (cautions/reprimands/warnings) Professional Qualifcations or extensive experience may University Admissions staff will be requirements and in cases where at the earliest opportunity. Professional qualifcations will be be considered eligible for able to offer information, advice the general requirement cannot considered on an individual basis. Accreditation of Prior Learning. The University reserves the right and guidance on this process. be met but where it considers to withdraw an offer based on Key Skills Entry may be possible to Year 2 or that an applicant possesses the the information disclosed. English Language Requirements 3 of the course, depending upon necessary attributes to undertake Key Skills at Level 2 are viewed as for International Students the qualifcations or experience undergraduate or other study, an enhancement of a student’s The following qualifcations satisfy gained. Credit can also be given admission may be made at the Interviews application but cannot be the English Language requirements for individual modules. discretion of the Assistant Registrar For some courses, interviews may be accepted as satisfaction of for admission to undergraduate (Recruitment & Admissions) and required, and this is indicated on the subject-specifc requirements. courses at the University, Equivalent or Lower relevant academic colleagues. relevant course page. The interview Qualifcations (ELQs) General Studies and although some courses may will be designed to assess your Critical Thinking require higher scores. We would Students studying for qualifcations Criminal convictions academic potential, as well as to consider other equivalent English equivalent, or lower than, a evaluate your understanding of, and These qualifcations are normally If you accept our offer of a place, qualifcations; please email the qualifcation they already hold aptitude for, your subject and to give acceptable in part satisfaction the University will contact you to international recruitment offce should contact Student Finance you the opportunity to explain why of the entry requirements. ask whether you have a ‘relevant’ [email protected] and for advice on funding. you are committed to studying it. conviction. If you do, we will ask we can check your qualifcation. English Baccalaureate The University reserves the for more information about your The University of Worcester right to charge higher tuition offence(s) and this information does not currently intend to use fees for such students. will be carefully considered in the the English Baccalaureate as an context of the University’s duty entry requirement. Where there of care to its students and staff. are specifc subject or grade Depending on the course, we may requirements, these will be clearly also need to consider if you meet stated in the relevant prospectus professional standards requirements. entry and on the University website. The information you provide will be treated in strict confdence.
192 193 MAKING YOUR IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
First steps Independent applicants (UK) Completing the form Terms and conditions Accuracy of information Data protection First, you need to research university Other UK applicants who are not To fll in the application form you need: The University’s terms and We have made every reasonable The University, as a data controller, at school or college should apply destinations and courses using the • the University’s code, W80 conditions govern the contract effort to ensure that the information complies with its obligations under UCAS website and the University of online independently. It is likely between the University in this prospectus was accurate data protection legislation (GDPR Worcester website or prospectus. that you are a mature applicant • the University’s code and its students. at the time of going to press in and the Data Protection Act 2018) as You will need to note the unique who, unlike school and college name, WORCS January 2020. The prospectus is for set out in its Data Protection Policy. It is important that you read institution and course codes for students, cannot readily seek the general guidance of students and understand them because The University will need to process your chosen universities and advice from your teacher but can Applications for entering the University in 2021. any offer of a place to study at your personal data (whether courses to include on your UCAS instead consult with various careers part-time study and the University is made subject We regularly review our courses supplied by you or by third parties) application form. All the information organisations (such as the National postgraduate courses to your acceptance of them. and associated services and these in relation to your application and you need about applying to the Careers Service and UCAS). You are Part-time and postgraduate may change from time to time. it will form part of your student University can be found on the responsible for paying the correct If you are made an offer, you will applications should be made directly We recommend that you visit record. By entering into the contract UCAS website at www.ucas.com application fee, for obtaining and automatically receive a copy of to the University of Worcester using our website at worcester.ac.uk with us, you are consenting to the attaching the academic reference the full terms and conditions, the online application form on the to see the latest information University to hold and process and for submitting the completed but in order to make an informed Applications for course web page. Applications can about the University, including your personal data including some application online to UCAS. decision about your study options, full-time study be made throughout the year. information relating to fees, entry sensitive personal data. We will we recommend that you review International Applicants requirements and course details. process your personal data in Applications for full-time them before you apply. (EU and Worldwide) accordance with data protection undergraduate degrees, sandwich Applying for PGCE/ Some courses have professional You can see the full terms and legislation, and our policies which are degrees, DipHEs, HNDs and Except for those whose school or School Direct body accreditation, which may Foundation degrees, are made via college is registered with UCAS, conditions at worcester.ac.uk/terms available on the University website. For information on how to expire during the lifetime of the UK’s Universities & Colleges individuals from the EU (excluding apply please see www.getinto We do our best to express the this publication. To check the A detailed statement of how we Admissions Service (UCAS). the UK), and the rest of the world, teaching.education.gov.uk terms and conditions clearly to latest information, please see process your personal data is set apply online independently. Advice applicants but you are welcome the online full course entry at out in the Student Privacy Notice Applicant types is available from British Council You are advised to apply as to discuss this with us if you have worcester.ac.uk/coursefnder which is available on the University offces and other centres overseas, early as possible for courses any questions. Contact us at: website https://www.worcester. School or College Students Where changes to the prospectus such as your school or college. You beginning the following autumn. [email protected] or by ac.uk/informationassurance/ All UK schools and colleges constitute changes to your are responsible for paying the correct A number of courses fll quickly telephone: 01905 855 111. privacynotices.html and also in (and a small number of overseas relationship with the University application fee, for obtaining and – places are allocated by the the full terms and conditions. institutions) are registered with attaching the academic reference Department for Education to or the programme of study, UCAS to manage their students’ and for submitting the completed each Initial Teacher Education you will be notifed as soon applications. Advice is available from application online to UCAS. Provider and these are limited. as reasonably practicable. your teacher or a careers adviser at your school or college. You fll in the Applicants for Primary PGCE online application and submit it to UCAS apply should note that there is a closing a member of staff. After checking Using the form, you will tell date of 1st December of the year your details, and having added the UCAS details including which prior to entry. Please be aware academic reference, your school courses and institutions you are that this application service may or college submits the completed applying to, your qualifcations be different for 2021 entry. application online to UCAS. You or projected qualifcations, pay online using a credit card or employment experience, personal University of Worcester debit card. You may also be able to details and a personal statement International College (UWIC) pay through your school or college. making your case for entry. You will receive an applicant number For applications to UWIC and password for UCAS’ follow- please see p188. up enquiry service, ucastrack, and will receive communication confrming these details. You can use ucastrack to fnd out what decisions institutions have made in response to your application.
194 195 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 fulfl 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 competencies 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 frst 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 qualifed candidates who can registered body with the Disclosure working days. If you are not satisfed beneft 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 specifed 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 Offce.
196 197 MAPS Lakeside Campus ST JOHN’S CAMPUS SEVERN CAMPUS CITY CAMPUS Barrington House
Townhouse Fern Court
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
Foregate Street P M R Infi rmary Walk Castle Street Thomas Telford Pitchcroft Car Park Charles Hastings P F Severn Gate The Garage Riverside Mulberry House 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 R Conference P R Bishop Bosel Centre C P N Chancellor P 3G AstroTurf Foregate Street P B Train Station The Butts Reception
Sheila Scott P A Turnpike Road Peirson Study and P Guidance Centre Charles Darwin Cattle Market Jenny Lind University of Car Park Worcester Arena Short Stay Car Park Worcester Bus Oldbury R Malvern Gate Station A44 Oldbury Road The Hive Oldbury House
198 199 Erasmus+ – A European funded G I programme to facilitate mobility of staff and students between Gap Year – A year-long break that Induction Week – Induction GLOSSARY international partner universities. you can choose to do between week is the frst week of the leaving school and starting further academic year for newly-registered EU Students – Students who education or leaving further students. During the induction Universities, like many large organisations, use special words and phrases. Here is an are EU nationals (or children of 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. an EU national) and have lived University, attend a number of in the EU, EEA or Switzerland Graduate – A student who has carefully-designed compulsory for at least three years. been awarded a degree from a sessions related to student life higher education institution. Extra – The system which allows on campus and attend their frst introductory sessions related A C D students who have already H made their fve choices on their to their courses. International Alumni – Former students of the Clearing – Clearing is the fnal Deferral – An agreement made UCAS application, but are not Halls of Residence – induction runs for three days University. The Alumni Association stage of each year’s admissions between the University and the holding any offers, to apply for The University-managed before the main induction week provides a structure for the process to University and is student for a delay in starting their another course. This process accommodation available and is specially designed to help development and maintenance of another chance of securing a course until the following year. takes place before Clearing. to students. EU and overseas students to adjust links between former students and place to start in September. It DSA (Disabled Students’ to a new climate and culture. the University. You can contact is a period when universities fll Home Students – A home Allowance) – Money awarded to the Worcester Alumni Association up the remaining undergraduate F student is a student who has Insurance – The offer for a place help students with disabilities to at [email protected] places they have available and Firm Offer – The offer for a no restricted right of residence on a course which the student has meet some of their costs while it’s effectively your last chance to course place which the student in the UK and has been in the accepted as their second choice. Assessment – The academic work doing their higher education course. has accepted as a frst choice. country for purposes other than that you will need to complete in fnd a university place this year. Integrated Masters – a four-year Dissertation/Independent Study – full-time education at university. order to receive a grade and pass a Conditional Offer – A conditional Foundation Degree – A full-time programme (or fve This is a fnal-year project that you module, which is part of your course. offer is an offer made by a qualifcation that combines HNC (Higher National years where a placement year is will have to complete. It is usually You may be required to do a group/ university that you chose in your practical, work-based learning Certifcate) – A modular part- included) integrating undergraduate between 5,000 and 20,000 words individual presentation, report, application. It has certain conditions with classes on the academic time course which can be topped honours level study with one on a topic chosen by you and essay, artwork, campaign or exam. that you have to meet in order theory. It is a two-year, full-time up to a HND course. It is the year of study at Level 7, leading related to your course. It normally to secure this place, e.g. achieve course, which equips you with the equivalent to the frst year of an to a single Masters degree. shows the result of research B certain grades at A Levels. skills and knowledge to progress undergraduate full-time course. carried out by you and other International Baccalaureate – Bachelor Degrees – A higher in the workplace or go on to Course Reps – A system academic studies in the subject. HND (Higher National Diploma) The International Baccalaureate education degree that lasts further study. You can top up the facilitated and supported by the – A modular full-time course which Diploma (IB) is an internationally- three years if studied full-time or Double Module – An academic qualifcation to a BA or BSc with SU. Each course from all levels can be topped up with one or two recognised qualifcation, which four years with a year in a work module that runs both semesters an additional year of study. elects a student, who represents more years of study to graduate is an equivalent to A Levels. placement or studying abroad. and awards 30 credits (15 ECTS). Full-time Course – A full-time with a BA or BSc (Hons). It is the the students on their course. J BA (Bachelor of Arts degree) – They act as a communication E course is a course that usually takes equivalent of the second year of The BA degree is awarded to channel between the students, three or four years to complete an undergraduate full-time course. Joint Honours – A degree in more Earn As You Learn – A University the degree. Teaching sessions are than one subject. See p42 students who successfully complete the SU and the University. Honours Degree – A qualifcation of Worcester scheme that is held each week in the semester. for the University of Worcester’s their course in an Arts subject. awarded by a higher education CPD – Continuing Professional open to its current students. Joint Honours options. BSc (Bachelor of Science degree) – Development – a qualifcation that is institution after the successful The BSc degree is awarded to designed for experienced candidates It is designed to help you gain completion of a full-time/part- students who successfully complete who would like to develop their work whilst studying. A number time study on a degree course. their course in a Science subject. professional knowledge and skills. of job opportunities are available throughout the year: jobs at Blackboard – A virtual learning the University, and at some environment, which provides University partner organisations, you with information (i.e. direct link to Job Centre Plus module documentation, slides and Jobs Zone for local jobs. and seminar tasks) uploaded by your module tutors for you. Employability & Achievement Week – A week of events related to enhancing students’ employability skills. It is open to Worcester Business School students.
200 201 L Some of your modules will be PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) – S Student Services – The Track – The process of tracking compulsory (this means that A qualifcation that can be taken department within the University the progress of the student Lecture – A teaching class at they are a fxed part of your after the completion of a Masters Sandwich Course – The sandwich that provides a wide range application in the UCAS system, university led by a lecturer, who programme), whereas others degree. It is the culmination of course includes a year away from of student support including: receiving information on offers presents and talks through the will be optional (you can choose years of research, study and writing the institution, which has to be Disability & Dyslexia, Careers made and replying to these. topic for the session. Students are particular modules to complement which is assessed. The holder of a spent working in a position related Advice, Money Advice Service, Tuition Fee – The amount of expected to take notes and ask your compulsory modules). PhD can use the title of Doctor. to the course. It is taken between Accommodation and Counselling. questions at the end of the lecture. the second and the third year. money charged by universities N Portfolio – In order to apply for Students’ Union – Student-led and for their courses. See p187 Loan – Two types of student loans a course, especially the creative Scholarship – Financial support independent, the SU represents and for more information. are available to Home/EU students: NUS (National Union of arts courses, students may need awarded to students. The University champions the voice of students. Tutorial – A discussion session Tuition Fee Loan, which covers the Students) – The national to prepare a portfolio with a of Worcester offers a number of It runs societies, sports clubs, with the module tutor on your amount of money that has to be organisation that represents collection of their best work. scholarships. For more information, volunteering, RAG (fundraising), work or any issues with the course. paid to cover the university fee and students and looks after Usually, admissions tutors will please visit the website. Academic Representation (School Maintenance Loan, which helps with their interests. It can be a one-to-one individual set a number of requirements for Semester – The study year at the and Course Reps), campaigns, covering living costs. These loans do tutorial, or a small group tutorial. the content of the portfolio. University of Worcester is divided and advice and support, and a not have to start being repaid until P whole range of events throughout Postgraduate Courses – Higher in two halves, known as semesters. the student is working and earning a Part-time Students – Part-time the year. The SU’s bar and social U level courses, which can be taken It is the teaching and examination certain amount of money each year. students usually complete their space, The Hangar, provides UCAS (Universities and Colleges after the successful completion period of the year. The frst semester degrees in four to seven years. a weekly programme of great Admissions Service) – The of an undergraduate degree. starts at the end of September for M They have all the advantages and value entertainment. The SU is majority of students use the Postgraduate study can lead to a most courses, although Nursing and Major/Minor Course – Students support in learning and student here to help you get the most UCAS application system to apply Masters degree or a Postgraduate Teaching students start earlier. Term doing joint honours can decide services as full-time students. out of University life, meet new for higher education courses in Certifcate or Diploma. dates are available on our website. if they want one of the subjects people, develop your skills, and the UK – www.ucas.com to be the major subject, Peer Assessment – During Peer Seminar – Seminars are an Programme Advisor – University expand your horizons. There is Undergraduate Student – meaning that there will be more Assessment all students share their academic session, normally member of staff who advises something for everyone at the A student who is currently enrolled modules from that subject and progress and ideas related to a following a lecture. They are more students on module selection Students’ Union whatever your on an undergraduate course. less from the minor one. task given as part of their module interactive, as most of the time and exchange feedback on how and course pathway selection. interests or studies and you will they are student-led, or involve automatically be a member for free. Masters Degree – A higher level to improve their current work. high levels of student participation V degree that can be taken once an Q Vice Chancellor – The Chief Personal Academic Tutor – Each in discussions and tasks. Study Abroad – Opportunity undergraduate course is successfully QTS (Qualifed Teacher Status) – Executive of the University. student is allocated a personal provided by the University for a completed. It is an example of QTS is required in England Single Honours – A degree The Vice Chancellor of the academic tutor, who is available student to spend either a semester a postgraduate qualifcation. and Wales to become and to in a single subject. University of Worcester is to support students for any or a year abroad with an overseas continue being a teacher. Professor David Green CBE. Modular Course – The courses academic-related issues. Single Module – A module partner university or to take up a at the University of Worcester R that is one semester long short tutor-led study tour abroad. are modular, meaning that each Personal ID – This is a ten- and carries 15 credits. digit number that is assigned to Residential Household T course is built up from a number Societies – Student organised students who want to apply for Income – Family’s Residential Tariff Points – The points of modules, altogether awarding and led interest clubs, run by the a place at a higher education Household Income is calculated system used by UCAS to classify 120 credits (60 ECTS) per year Students’ Union. Students can join (for full-time study). You will institution by UCAS. by taking the gross income of the entry qualifcations for all parents/guardians and taking off any society or set up their own. need to take eight 15 credit (7.5 PGCE (Postgraduate Certifcate higher education courses. allowances for a pension scheme SOLE Page – Part of the students’ ECTS) or four 30 credit (15 ECTS) in Education ) – The PGCE course is Third Year Abroad – a study abroad and superannuation payments online environment, the SOLE page modules each year to complete a teacher training course which can opportunity where students spend a that qualify for tax relief/any provides information on module your degree in three years. be taken after successful completion full additional year with an overseas child that is dependent on them/ timetables, results, contact details of an undergraduate degree. partner. Only UW credit is counted parents who are also students. and a wide range of online resources. towards their degree classifcation. Any unearned income, e.g. interest on savings, formal sponsorship and dividends on shares, are also taken into account.
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Integrated Working with Children & Families BA (Hons) A C F Top-up Degree 118 N S Accommodation 13 Careers 185 Film Production BA (Hons) 92 Nursing Associate FdSc 140 Screenwriting BA (Hons) 160 Integrative Counselling BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) Chartered Manager Degree Film Studies BA (Hons) 93 Nursing BSc (Hons) 138 Social Work BA (Hons) 161 with optional placement year 44 Apprenticeship CMDA 68 Top-up Degree 116 Find Us 208 Nursing Studies BSc (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) 162 Admissions Policy 196 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Integrative Counselling FdA 117 Fine Art BA (Hons) 94 Top-up Degree 141 Special Educational Needs, International Business BA (Hons) Animal Biology BSc (Hons) 45 BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 69 Fine Art with Psychology BA (Hons) 95 Nutrition: see Human Nutrition Disabilities & Inclusion BA (Hons) 163 Top-up Degrees 119 Animal Biology MBiol 46 Child & Adolescent Mental Football Business Management & BSc (Hons) 112 Sport Business Management International Business Animal Biology with a Foundation Health FdSc 70 Coaching FdSc 96 BA (Hons) 164 Management BA (Hons) with Year BSc (Hons) 47 Clinical Psychology BSc (Hons) 71 Forensic & Applied Biology placement year 120 Sport & Community FdA 169 Animation BA (Hons) 48 Collaborative Working with BSc (Hons) 97 O Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 142 Sport Development & Coaching Applied Health & Social Care Children, Young People & Families Forensic & Applied Biology with a BA (Hons) 168 FdA (FDL) 72 Outdoor Adventure Leadership & BA (Hons) Top-up Degree 49 Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 98 J Sport & Exercise Psychology Computer Games Design & Management BSc (Hons) 143 Applied Psychology MSci 50 Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 99 Joint Honours Combinations 42 BSc (Hons) 170 Development BSc (Hons) with Applying to a Partner College 190 Sport & Exercise Science optional placement year 73 Journalism BA (Hons) 121 Archaeology & Heritage Studies P BSc (Hons) 171 Computing BSc (Hons) with BA (Hons) 51 G Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) 144 Sports Coaching & Physical optional placement year 74 Game Art BA (Hons) 100 L Paramedic Studies BSc (Hons) Education FdSc 165 Contact Information 208 Geography BSc (Hons) with Law LLB (Hons) 122 Top-up Degree 145 Sports Coaching Science optional International Study Year 101 Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) 123 B Counselling FdSc 75 Partners 188 BSc (Hons) 166 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 52 Counselling Psychology BSc (Hons) 76 Glossary 200 Law with Forensic Psychology PGCE Primary 176 Sports Coaching Science with Biochemistry MBiol 53 Graphic Design, Advertising & LLB (Hons) 124 Course Index A-Z 40 PGCE Secondary 178 Disability Sport BSc (Hons) 167 Biochemistry with a Foundation Marketing BA (Hons) 103 Creative Media BA (Hons) 77 Law with Policing LLB (Hons) 125 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 146 Year BSc (Hons) 54 Graphic Design BA (Hons) 102 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 172 Creative Writing BA (Hons) 78 Learning & Development from the Pharmacology with a Foundation Biology BSc (Hons) 55 Sports Therapy MSci 173 Criminology BA (Hons) 79 Early Years to Adolescence Year BSc (Hons) 147 Biology MBiol 56 (0-19) FdA 126 Students' Union 186 Criminology with Policing Physical Education BSc (Hons) 148 Biology with a Foundation Year H Learning & Education FdA 127 Student Support 185 BA (Hons) 80 Health and Social Care: see Applied Physical Education & Outdoor BSc (Hons) 57 Health & Social Care BA (Hons) Learning Support FdA 128 Education BSc (Hons) 149 Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 58 Top-up Degree 49 Physical Education & Sports T Biomedical Science with a D Health Psychology BSc (Hons) 106 Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 150 Teaching & Learning FdA 174 Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 59 Dance Theatre BA (Hons) 81 M Health & Social Care FdSc/CertHE 104 Making your Application 194 Physical Geography BSc (Hons) Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Birth & Beyond FdA 60 Dental Technology FdSc 82 Certifcate in Education Health & Wellbeing in Society Maps 198 with optional International Business & Finance BA (Hons) Diploma in Education & Training 83 FdSc 105 Further Education 175 Marketing, Advertising & Public Study Year 151 with optional placement year 61 Drama & Performance BA (Hons) 84 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) History BA (Hons) 107 Relations BA (Hons) with optional Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 152 Drama with Psychology BA (Hons) 85 Certifcate in Education Primary Business & Human Resource Human Biology BSc (Hons) 108 placement year 130 Playwriting BA (Hons) 153 Management BA (Hons) with School Direct Training (with QTS) 177 Human Biology MBiol 109 Marketing BA (Hons) with Politics Degrees 154 optional placement year 62 Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Human Biology with a optional placement year 129 Primary Initial Teacher Education Business Information Technology E Certifcate in Education Primary Early Childhood in Society Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 110 Mathematics & Computer (with QTS) BA (Hons) 181 BSc (Hons) with optional (with QTS) 176 (Graduate Practitioner) BA (Hons) 86 Human Geography BA (Hons) with Science BSc (Hons) 131 placement year 64 Primary & Outdoor Education Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) Early Years FdA (0-8 years) optional International Study Year 111 Mature Students 192 BA (Hons) 155 Business Management BA (Hons) Certifcate in Education (Professional Practice) 87 Human Nutrition BSc (Hons) 112 with optional placement year 65 Media & Culture BA (Hons) 132 Product Design BA (Hons) 156 Secondary (with QTS) 178 Early Years FdA (0-8 years) Human Nutrition with a Business & Marketing BA (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) 133 Professional Practice BA (Hons) Teaching: Postgraduate (PGCE) (Professional Practice) (FDL) 88 Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 113 with optional placement year 63 Mental Health FdSc/CertHE 134 Top-up Degree 157 Certifcate in Education (with QTS) Education Studies BA (Hons) 89 Business Psychology BSc (Hons) 66 Mental Health & Wellbeing of Psychology BSc (Hons) 158 Secondary School Direct 180 English Language BA (Hons) 90 Business Studies BA (Hons) with Children & Young People FdSc 135 Teaching: Primary Initial Teacher English Literature BA (Hons) 91 I optional placement year 67 Illustration BA (Hons) 114 Midwifery BSc (Hons) 136 Education (with QTS) BA (Hons) 181 Entry Requirements 191 R Important Information 195 Music Theatre & Performance Religion, Philosophy & Values in Television with Film Production Inclusive Education FdA 115 BA (Hons) 137 Education BA (Hons) 159 BA (Hons) 182 Touring Theatre MTheatre 183 Tuition Fees and Finance 187
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