THE UNIVERSITY OFTHE CHESTER UNIVERSITY Postgraduate Prospectus

2013 www.chester.ac.uk Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 PARKGATE ROAD, CHESTER CH1 4BJ, T: 01244 511000, F: 01244 511300 PROGRAMMES DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND Our aim is to produce outstanding postgraduates with the skills and qualities that will enhance your confi dence and your career. Studying with us will give you the chance to do the following: • Transform your undergraduate knowledge into the foundations of a professional career • Convert your work experience into academic credit • Choose from a diverse range of subjects and specialisms • Make informed choices about professional or research pathways • Study in a rich environment • Gain the right tools to tackle the challenges of the future MissionMissM Statement • Face intellectual questions with passion, knowledge and creativity University of Chester – Off ering qualifi cations that are fl exible, valuable and professional. The University was established by the Church of England in 1839 and, within an open and inclusive environment guided by Christian values, we seek to provide our students Join our community: and staff with the education, training, skills and motivation to enable them to develop as individuals and serve and improve the communities within which they live and work. This mission, which has helped shape our development and diversifi cation, continuesnues too facebook.com/uochesterpg twitter.com/uochester youtube.com/uochester inform our future planning and strengthening as a University institution. Contents

Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome ...... 4 English...... 78 Studying With Us ...... 5 European Languages ...... 84 Town and City Life ...... 6 Health ...... 88 Our Campuses and Sites ...... 8 History and Archaeology ...... 114 Advice, Help and Support...... 10 Law ...... 122 International Students...... 12 Psychology, Counselling and Social Work...... 128 Fees and Funding ...... 14 Research Methods and WBIS ...... 144 How to Apply ...... 18 Sport, Exercise and Nutrition...... 150 Research Opportunities (PhD/MPhil/MRes) . . . . 20 Theology and Religious Studies ...... 164

Postgraduate Programmes ...... 22 Useful Information ...... 173 We off er postgraduate programmes in the Notes for Applicants ...... 174 following areas: Arts and Media ...... 22 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ...... 175 Business...... 32 Index ...... 176 Computing, Mathematics and Statistics ...... 46 How to Find Us ...... 180 Conservation and Regeneration...... 54 Location Maps...... 182 Education ...... 62 Useful Contacts...... 184

For further information in visit the website: 3 www.chester.ac.uk Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome

The University of Chester is an energetic and vibrant learning community committed to providing opportunities for lifelong learning and personal development. The work of our academic staff , students and collaborators has enabled us to develop ten focused areas of international research excellence. Some of our work (in History, English, Sports Science and Performing Arts) is World Leading* and the International Excellence of research was praised in Allied Health, Mathematics, Social Work and Social Policy, Geography, Theology and Art. However, the impact of our outstanding researchers on the work of postgraduate students extends much more widely than the subjects in this list. We have created interdisciplinary and specialist Research Centres in order to develop a stimulating research culture in which students and staff explore important areas of human knowledge from a variety of disciplines. Every student who comes to Chester will have the opportunity to interact with researchers with an international reputation. Canon Professor Timothy Wheeler The University of Chester provides a wide and fl exible range DL, BA (Hons), PhD, FE Teacher’s Cert, C Psychol, C Sci, AFBPsS, FSS, FRSA, of postgraduate and post-experience courses designed to MIPR, MIOSH, MIIRSM Vice-Chancellor and Principal meet the needs of prospective students. As examples, our MBA programme is increasingly in demand throughout the Our research students have established a lively community, region by major organisations, with the MSc in Nutrition organising their own social events. They are encouraged and Dietetics attracting UK-based students, and our to present their work at specialist conferences, and have MSc in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation recruiting strongly the chance to be trained for teaching in universities. internationally. Our Masters programme in Television Interdepartmental links are fostered by seminars and Production, based at the North West Media Centre at our research student workshops. A number of bursaries are Warrington Campus, prepares students for a wide range of available, funded by both external research contracts and careers in the industry. the University. These support both part-time and full-time In addition to traditional research degrees such as PhD and registration for research degrees. MPhil, the University off ers a range of taught doctorates For its part, the University off ers a research environment in education (EdD), business (DBA) and a wide range in which students’ studies can fl ourish. Our academic staff of professional areas (DProf) that can be studied part- off er expert supervision across a wide range of subjects time drawing on advanced practice based in commerce, and with a degree of personal attention that is not always industry or the professions. possible at other institutions. All of our postgraduate students can develop high-level We hope that this prospectus will alert you to some new IT skills by using the University’s extensive computing possibilities for your own personal and professional facilities and information services, including access to a development. If what is described in this prospectus wide range of web-based services and advanced training. corresponds to your own interests and you would like to You will fi nd that our admissions procedures permit credit fi nd out more, we would be delighted to hear from you. to be given for approved forms of prior learning. Our Canon Professor T J Wheeler, DL fl exible course structures also allow us to respond to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal practical needs of students as well as their developing aspirations. * Research Assessment Exercise 2008, HEFCE

4 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk Studying With Us Ten Good Reasons to Choose Chester

1 We off er a broad choice of professional, internationally recognised postgraduate qualifi cations, including PGCE, Postgraduate Certifi cate, Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc, MBA, MEd, MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, EdD and DProf. Postgraduate courses may be taught programmes, which include the Certifi cate, Diploma, MA, MSc, MBA and MEd courses, or research degrees and professional doctorates, which encompass the MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, EdD and DProf.

2 Our research-led teaching and in-depth disciplinary expertise encourages successful students to develop their knowledge base within a specialist area, through lectures, projects and group work, while others may act as ‘conversion courses’, enabling students to retrain or change career direction.

3 We off er a variety of fl exible full-time and part-time study options. Part-time courses are taught in the evenings, through day release, or may involve a combination of these. Some courses may require you to attend on the occasional weekend. Transfer between full-time and part- time study may also be possible.

4 In today’s rapidly changing world, our postgraduate qualifi cations can provide valuable career and personal development opportunities and help you to build on your experience and current skills.

5 Research students are welcomed by all academic departments, and research activities may cross departments and/or traditional subject boundaries. Drawing on specialist expertise in the Arts, Media, Humanities, Business and Management, Enterprise, Applied and Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social Care, our programmes cover a broad spectrum of knowledge.

6 Students benefi t from well-established procedures that ensure our teaching and assessment meet high national standards and that, where appropriate, these take full account of professional and occupational guidelines.

7 We also recognise that some students already have proven academic or work-based experience, and we have processes in place that may be able to help you to claim credit for prior learning.

8 You will study in an academically excellent learning community that is stimulating and well supported.

9 Successfully completing taught modules will allow you to accumulate credits under the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS). The CATS system also means that if you change courses or move to another institution you will be able to carry your credits with you. If you hope to enter the programme with prior credits gained, up to 66.7% of a taught award may be gained through CATS.

10 Whether you are coming to us from around the world or around the corner, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful professional networks and make lifelong friends.

For further information visit the website: 5 www.chester.ac.uk Town and City Life

Welcome to Chester and Warrington and traditional to the chic and modern. International cuisines Chester is an international city, known for its fascinating history, range from Italian and French to Thai and Japanese. The city’s rich culture, excellent dining, and beautiful architecture. The varied nightlife has something for everyone, from quiet pubs to city was established almost 2,000 years ago, and continues to classy cocktail bars and busy clubs. successfully fuse its ancient setting – including the medieval rows Sport and city walls – with up-to-the-minute business developments, Sports enthusiasts are well catered for in Chester: you could trendy bars and shopping malls. It provides an exceptional social, be canoeing on the River Dee, training for the Chester triathlon cultural and intellectual backdrop against which students can or mountaineering through North Wales. Football fans will feel achieve their best. at home here, with four premiership clubs in the wider region. Warrington is a diverse and energetic town community which Chester is also home to the Cheshire Jets, one of the country’s has grown into a thriving venue for the arts, sport, public leading professional basketball teams. Chester Races is also a services and business innovation. Founded by the Romans major highlight of the regional sporting and social calendar. as a leading crossing place on the River Mersey, Warrington fast developed into a successful industrial centre, before ■ WARRINGTON progressing into the modern town we see now, and expanding Heritage into distribution, commerce and technology. With its beautiful Famous for ‘fi rsts’, Warrington is known for implementing countryside and abundance of shopping and leisure facilities, innovative ideas, from medieval times to the present day. From Warrington is becoming increasingly popular with visitors to building Britain’s fi rst canal to opening the country’s fi rst public the North West. Find out more below about why Chester and library, Warrington has a history of being at the forefront of Warrington are great places to live in: creative technological thinking. ■ CHESTER Out and about Heritage Warrington’s excellent location means that it is within easy The city of Chester began life as a Roman fortress, and has enjoyed reach of the Lake District, the Peak District and Snowdonia, all of a rich and varied history ever since. Chester’s story is brought to life which are a playground for those who enjoy outdoor activities at the Grosvenor Museum, which houses an impressive collection such as walking, mountaineering and sailing. The lively cities of of Roman tombstones, and Chester is also home to some of the Manchester, Liverpool and Chester are also within a 30-minute fi nest art collections in the North West. train journey of Warrington. The city is a treasure trove of architectural and archaeological Culture features, including the famous city walls, the Roman Amphitheatre, Warrington’s excellent art collections, including work by the cathedral, and the much-photographed Eastgate Clock. internationally famous artists, are housed at the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, along with a wide range of exhibits, from Out and about natural sciences to decorative arts. Chester is ideally situated less than 40 minutes’ drive from the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, which have a huge variety of Eating and drinking shops, bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres. They are also home to With a wide choice of restaurants, pubs, clubs and café bars some of the UK’s fi nest art galleries and museums. off ering both regional and international cuisine, Warrington has If you are more at home in the great outdoors, then the Snowdonia something to suit all tastes and pockets. All the major hotels have National Park or the sandy beaches of North Wales and Anglesey restaurants and bars open to non-residents, and the majority of are all within easy reach. attractions, such as the Pyramid and Parr Hall, include restaurants and coff ee shops. Culture Chester plays host to a year-round programme of arts and Sport entertainment, including festivals, street events, exhibitions and Warrington boasts many successful sports teams, fantastic performing arts. The summer months see back-to-back festivals modern stadia and venues. The Halliwell-Jones Stadium is home to featuring theatre, art, food, sport, cinema and music events. the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club – 2012 Challenge Cup winners. The relationship between the Wolves and the University For music fans, the city is buzzing with a diverse music scene of Chester has been cemented by the University’s sponsorship that sees live DJ sets from up-and-coming artists and bands of all deal and with the Wolves’ construction of an ultra-modern genres playing in intimate venues. training area on our Warrington Campus. Other nearby sporting Eating and drinking venues include Old Traff ord cricket ground, the Velodrome and Chester boasts a wealth of bistros and restaurants, from the cosy the homes of several premiership football clubs.

6 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk For further information visit the website: 7 www.chester.ac.uk Our Campuses and Sites

Our postgraduate learning and research facilities are located ■ KINGSWAY BUILDINGS on four sites: the main Chester Campus, only 15 minutes’ walk • Free parking for students holding permits (available from the city centre; the Riverside Campus, in the heart of through application) Chester, dedicated to the Faculties of Education and Children’s • Open-access computer labs, usually open 9am – Services and Health and Social Care; the Warrington Campus, 5.30pm in a rural setting just outside the town; and the Chester • State-of-the-art IT labs Kingsway Buildings, which are devoted to the Arts. • Music equipment, including instruments, rehearsal spaces Below are just some of the services and amenities off ered on and soundproof studios each of our sites: • Dedicated Journalism facilities • Performance studios, including lighting rigs and fully ■ CHESTER CAMPUS sprung fl oors • Free parking for students holding permits (available • Dedicated Fine Art studios, printmaking workshops, through application) sculpture workshops, textile workshops, a metal casting • 24-hour open-access computer labs foundry, digital and time-based facilities and art gallery • A range of modern laboratories, including biology, space computing, food skills, modern languages and soil labs, • Photography studios, including analogue and digital specialist sport and exercise labs, an archaeology work workshop areas and camera and equipment loans room, and a dedicated observation suite and experimental • Newly developed outdoor spaces, including performance rooms for Psychology space • Laptop loans ■ WARRINGTON CAMPUS • Copying and printing facilities • Free parking for students holding permits (available • Binding and laminating services through application) • Library services, open 8.30am – midnight Monday to Friday • Open-access computer labs, which are generally available and 12noon – midnight Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 5.30pm • Bookable rooms – including smart space – with a selection • Library services, open 8.30am – midnight Monday to Friday of IT equipment for viewing, editing, podcasting, video and 12noon – midnight Saturday and Sunday conferencing and studio space • Laptop loans • Sports and leisure facilities, including a 25m swimming pool, • Copying and printing facilities glass-backed squash courts, fi tness centre and gymnasium • Binding and laminating services ■ RIVERSIDE CAMPUS • Stationery sales • Specialist-subject libraries, open 8.30am – 10pm Monday • TV-Production-specifi c facilities, including broadcast to Friday and 12noon – 6pm Saturday and Sunday during standard equipment such as tapeless cameras, fi nal cut pro term time, and 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (9am – editing suites and TV studio 8pm Tuesday) during holiday times • Radio station and radio production studios • Open-access computer labs, usually open 9am – 5.30pm • Computer-based music production facilities and purpose- • Laptop loans built digital recording studios, including industry-standard • Copying and printing facilities recording equipment • Binding and laminating services • Dedicated Journalism suite • Bookable rooms with a selection of IT equipment, including A daytime shuttle bus service operates between the Chester viewing space, smart space, video conferencing and Campus and the other sites. podcasting The central offi ce of the Graduate School is located on the • Student spaces main Chester Campus, and they are available to provide • Science labs and Health and Social Care skills labs support and development opportunities for postgraduate • Music room students.

8 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk For further information visit the website: 9 www.chester.ac.uk Advice, Help and Support

■ STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE for the personal and spiritual support of all, fostering and Student Support and Guidance is recognised for excellence as supporting the University’s Church foundation, identity and a fi ve-star department by the British Quality Foundation. The ethos. Department exists to enhance your student experience and Together we proclaim and celebrate individuals and groups, provides a wide range of opportunities and support. exploring and living out faith – whatever that faith. We Student Welfare provides a friendly, skilled and professional endeavour to further the love within our respective faiths by service off ering information, advice and guidance on a wide showing solidarity with those in need. range of student-welfare-related issues, including childcare Our worship is welcoming, ecumenical and inclusive in both and fi nance. For more information, please email us at the Chester Chapel and the Warrington Chapel. We also hold [email protected] termly University Services to mark signifi cant occasions. Both Our Counselling Service off ers one-to-one counselling on campuses have dedicated faith spaces for use by groups and both a one-off and ongoing basis, including brief consultations individuals of any religion or none, for prayer, meditation or and group work. For more information, please email refl ection. [email protected] The Chaplains, Chaplaincy Assistants, Associate Chaplains of Disability Support off ers advice and guidance to disabled various denominations, and Faith Advisers are available to students on topics including: information on reasonable confi dentially see any member of the University on any matter. adjustments to courses, the process of accessing support ■ CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION (CSU) (DSA, Assessment of Need), liaison with academic staff , The CSU represents all University of Chester students, and has an and also liaison with external specialist agencies (RNIB, offi ce on both the Chester and Warrington campuses. RNID etc.). If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] Our Union President and Vice Presidents are full-time, paid The Proctor’s Offi ce coordinates an out-of-hours pastoral team, sabbatical offi cers, while our executive offi cers and council made up of Duty Tutors, Senior Residential Tutors and Hall members are all students who work part-time for the Students’ Wardens to provide support for residential students. The Proctor Union. There are also a number of student representatives who ([email protected]) also works to promote student ensure each main body of students is fairly represented within safety on and off campus. the CSU Student Council. If you would like to speak to one of our staff about any aspect ■ ADVICE AND SUPPORT of our Student Support and Guidance service, please call us on: The Student Advice Centre provides free, impartial, confi dential advice and guidance to students on a range of issues, and we Chester: 01244 511550 off er drop-in and confi dential services. Warrington: 01925 534282 ■ KEEPING IN TOUCH: THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ■ CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY The Alumni Association exists to promote a network of friends Our Careers and Employability Department has MATRIX and contacts, and to keep you in touch with each other, as accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and well as keeping you informed of the work and progress of the guidance, and is the UK’s only university careers team to University itself. Membership is free. You can see the latest achieve a fi ve-star Recognised for Excellence award from online copy of our annual alumni magazine, which provides the European Foundation for Quality Management, and we a round-up of news, events and features of interest to all, at: encourage you to make full use of the Department’s provision. www.chesteralumni.com Housed centrally on both the Chester and Warrington campuses, we have extensive information about local and national We are delighted to be a part of your future, as well as your past employers, occupational information, job search, CV preparation or present. and interview technique, and working abroad. Information and Who to Contact advice is available to you on a drop-in basis, and you can arrange Alumni Association, Corporate Communications one-to-one career consultations by appointment. Department, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester ■ THE CHAPLAINCY CH1 4BJ, or telephone 01244 511091. Visit our website at The Chaplains and members of the Chaplaincy Team are here www.chester.ac.uk/alumni for further information.

10 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk For further information visit the website: 11 www.chester.ac.uk International Students

The University of Chester welcomes students from all over the gives full contact details for the agency representatives in your world. We give a high priority to the welfare of international country. students, and we also take pride in our high quality of teaching, EU students should contact the Postgraduate Admissions the modular degree structure of taught programmes, and the offi ce, or use the online form at www.chester.ac.uk/apply/ employability of our graduates. We know that your decision to postgraduate/PG_app study in the UK is an important one, and we make every eff ort to assist you in your enquiries, application, enrolment, and in Once your application has been received, you will be your life as a student. notifi ed in writing of our decision as soon as possible. During the application process, you will be guided through the As an international student, you will study alongside our UK admissions procedure by letter or email. Information regarding students and enjoy the experiences of many diff erent cultures. accommodation, timetabling, fees, visa and immigration We also operate the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). information, plus the induction programme and up-to-date ■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE travel details, will be forwarded to non-EU students. If you are interested in applying for a place with us, please let us ■ TUITION FEES know and we will send you our International Student Experience For details of tuition fees, please see the course pages in Guide, which contains all the information you will need. If you this prospectus or visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/ receive an off er of a place, we will enclose details which will international/fees/tuition provide you with information about what you need to do to accept your off er and apply for your visa. We advise you not to For information relating to Deposit Payments and Financial book any fl ights until you have received an unconditional off er. Help for International Students, please refer to the International Student Experience Guide or see our website at: ■ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applications are invited from international students whose www.chester.ac.uk/international/fees/deposit educational qualifi cations are at a level comparable to those www.chester.ac.uk/international/fees/bursaries required of UK students. For entry to a Masters programme, ■ ACCOMMODATION you will normally need to have a good Bachelor degree (or Coming to live in the UK may mean living abroad for the fi rst equivalent to British Bachelor degree) from a recognised time. At the University of Chester, we will try to do everything institution. Relevant experience may also be taken into possible to help you feel at home in your new surroundings. account. If you are unsure about the comparability of your For detailed information about the diff erent types of University qualifi cations, please send copies of your transcripts and accommodation we off er, and the costs involved, please see certifi cates (translated into English) to the International Offi ce the International Student Experience Guide or visit our website at at the University, and they will be happy to advise you on www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation whether you meet the entry requirements. ■ LIVING COSTS For more information on Entry Requirements and English The cost of living in either Chester or Warrington is fairly Language Requirements please refer to the International cheap compared with other parts of the UK and it is possible Student Experience Guide or visit our website at www.chester. to live quite economically. We recommend that international ac.uk/international/apply students should allow at least £7,200 (for outside London ■ HOW TO APPLY UKBA requirement) for each calendar year for all living Applications should be made directly to the University. expenses, which includes books, local transport and day-to- Application forms and further details about programmes of day living costs. study for international students may be obtained from the ■ TRAVELLING TO CHESTER International Offi ce. Manchester International Airport is 30 miles from Chester, Alternatively, you may visit our website at www.chester. and can be reached in a maximum of 40 minutes by road or 55 ac.uk/international/apply and apply online or download minutes by train. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 25 miles the application form. Some international students may prefer from Chester, and can be reached in 35 minutes by road or to use the services of a recruitment agency (appointed in a one hour by train. London is two hours by train from Chester. number of countries) to assist them in applying. Our website Edinburgh is 3.5 hours by train from Chester.

12 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/international ■ TRAVELLING TO WARRINGTON ■ PERSONAL EMAIL AND FREE INTERNET ACCESS Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John All students at the University of Chester are entitled to a Lennon Airport are both 25 minutes away from Warrington personal email account and free access to the internet. by road. ■ FURTHER INFORMATION Chester and Warrington are both well served by the railway If you require any further information, please contact: network, with frequent, fast rail links to London and other International Offi ce major cities in the UK. University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ ■ INTERNATIONAL WELFARE OFFICER or: Our International Welfare Offi cer within Student Support T: +44 (0)1244 512465/512335/512472 and Guidance welcomes international students arriving at F: +44 (0)1244 511260 Manchester or Liverpool Airport, or Chester railway station, on E: [email protected] specifi ed dates before the start of term. Our support network strives to help new students to settle into living in the UK. The EU Students should contact: International Welfare Offi cer runs a programme of visits to both Postgraduate Admissions cultural centres and leisure events in order to make sure that University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ new students adapt quickly to living and studying in the UK. or: This might involve a trip to a local place of interest, a visit to the cinema, or simply a chat over a cup of coff ee. T: +44 (0)1244 512456/512474 F: +44 (0)1244 511300 E: [email protected]

For further information visit the website: 13 www.chester.ac.uk/international Fees and Funding

We understand that fi nance is a major deciding factor when For further guidance please visit the website of the considering postgraduate study. UK Council for International Student Aff airs (UKCISA): Whether you intend to study full or part time, you should www.ukcisa.org.uk decide before applying how you intend to fi nance your If there is any doubt regarding your fee status, you will be studies. You can fi nd out more below about both tuition fees asked to complete a fee questionnaire by our International and sources of funding. Offi ce, who will notify you of their decision. ■ TUITION FEES How can I pay the tuition fees? How much will my course cost? We off er fl exible modes of payment; if you do not wish to This varies by award and programme. Please refer to our pay the full amount in one go, you may set up a direct debit website at www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per-module for payment in nine instalments. All fees are liable to review Am I a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student? and change without notice. For up-to-date information, Your tuition fee status depends on whether you are classifi ed please call the Finance Department on 01244 511000 or email as a ‘home’ or an ‘overseas’ student. The rules for this are fi [email protected] strictly set by the British Government. The following rules Before you start your studies with us, you must produce normally apply: evidence that you can pay your course fees and support • Students who are ‘settled’ in the UK, and who have been yourself while you are here. For example, you should have ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior evidence of a grant/scholarship from an awarding body, to the start of their course, and other EU nationals who such as a Research Council, or a letter from your employer are ordinarily resident in the European Union, are classifi ed confi rming their intention to sponsor your studies. If you as ‘home’ students, and are liable to pay the home fee rate. are a self-fi nancing student, you will be required to sign a ‘Settled’ means having either Indefi nite Leave to Enter or statement on application that you accept your obligation to Remain or having the right of abode in the UK. pay fees, and that you will pay the fees when they are due. • Students from other countries are classifi ed as ‘overseas’ Please note that course fees do not take into account the cost students, and are liable to pay the relevant overseas fee rate. of accommodation, living expenses, equipment or books. Exceptions to this are students who have not been ordinarily ■ FUNDING resident solely because they, or their spouse or parents, Am I eligible for funding? have been temporarily employed outside the UK or EU; If you are a one-year full-time student, or a part-time student those with refugee status; and migrant workers. intending to complete your studies within two years, you will be eligible to apply for some sources of funding. This includes Disabled Students’ Allowance and Local Authority funding. External funding is otherwise limited for postgraduate students, and so most pay for their fees either by self-funding or through part or full sponsorship from their employer. Some useful sources of information are websites such as: www.direct.gov.uk www.fi ndamasters.com www.hotcourses.com www.postgrad.com www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.targetcourses.co.uk Further, more detailed information can be found on our website at www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fi nance/pgfees

14 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk Applying for Funding ■ SOURCES OF FINANCE Applying for funding for your postgraduate study can be There are a number of sources of fi nance for UK and complicated. Therefore, when completing an application for overseas postgraduate students. These are detailed below. funding, here are some points to bear in mind: UK Students • Apply early: Most funding bodies have strict deadlines Professional and Career Development Loans and will not consider late applications. You may also have Professional and Career Development Loans are bank to apply early for your postgraduate study as many loans that can be used to help pay for work-related funding bodies will only consider applications from learning. Anyone aged over 18, and who is ‘settled’ in candidates who have already received an off er of a place. the UK, whether employed or unemployed, and who • Your eligibility: Always check the eligibility criteria of the intends to work in the UK, the EU or the EEA when their funding that you are applying for, i.e. country of residence, course fi nishes, can borrow between £300 and £10,000 academic qualifi cations, subject or mode of study. to help support the cost of up to two years of learning • References: Ensure that your referees are available and (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid allow plenty of time to obtain their reference(s). Also, make practical work). The Skills Funding Agency will pay the sure that they are fully informed about what is required of interest on the loan while you are learning and for one them. month after you have fi nished your course. Note that because the Professional and Career Development Loan is • Make it easy to understand: Poorly presented applications a commercial loan product, it should only be considered will not be looked upon favourably. Try to be concise and as an option once all other student funding options have give relevant answers to the questions. Remember to supply been investigated. all documentation requested. Further information can be obtained from any participating • Contingency plans: Studentships and fi nancial awards are bank, or by calling the National Careers Service helpline often limited in number and are allocated on a competitive on freephone 0800 100 900. basis. Be realistic about your application and, if appropriate, consider seeking alternative sources of funding for your postgraduate study. Cont’d...

For further information visit the website: 15 www.chester.ac.uk Fees and Funding (Cont’d)

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) Benefi ts Full- and part-time disabled students are eligible to apply for a Part-time postgraduate students may be eligible for housing, Disabled Students’ Allowance. DSA is non-means-tested and council tax and other benefi ts. You can obtain information the maximum amount available is £10,260 per year (2012/13). about the most up-to-date regulations from your local It is not meant to pay for fees or living costs, but to help with benefi ts agency, or you can visit their website at www.dwp. costs incurred in attending your course, as a direct result of gov.uk. The www.direct.gov.uk website may also be useful. your disability. The allowance is available to those who study Choral Scholarships at Chester Cathedral on any postgraduate course which has an entry requirement These may be available by audition to students at the of at least a fi rst degree, and is of a higher standard than a fi rst University of Chester. Further details are available from: degree. If your course is part-time, you should be studying at least 25% of an equivalent full-time course to be eligible. The Cathedral Organist Applicants must complete the DSA1 form, which can be 12 Abbey Square downloaded from the Disabled people > Education and Chester CH1 2HU learning section of the DirectGov website at www.direct. Music Scholarships at University of Chester gov.uk. This form must then be signed by Registry Services A number of music scholarships may be awarded annually to before being returned to your funding body. suitable candidates. The roles involve playing leading parts in If you need guidance about eligibility or advice when making the musical activities of the University. your application, please contact Disability Support in Details are available from Vicki Bulgin, MMus, Director of Student Support and Guidance on 01244 511059 or email: Music. [email protected] Note: The value of the scholarships is always subject to review. Please note: If you are in receipt of a bursary from the NHS or General Social Care Council, or a bursary from the University, Other Sources of Funding funding mechanisms may be diff erent and you should For further information on fi nancial assistance to support contact Disability Support for advice. your learning, please visit: European Funding www.hotcourses.com Funding for vocational training in certain subjects is available www.scholarship-search.org.uk from the European Social Fund. This is not awarded directly www.prospects.ac.uk to individuals, but through organisations such as Local www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk Authorities, Skills Funding Agency and Industrial Training Boards. For more information contact: www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm Employer Department ESF Unit Level One or call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. 236 Grays Inn Road For other sources of fi nancial help, check with your local London WC1 8HL library for access to the following publications: Masters Scholarships • The Grants Register, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. If you are a graduate of an institution in the Santander Universities network, you may be eligible to apply for one of the • Charities Digest, published by Waterlow Professional Masters Scholarships which are provided under the Santander Publishing Universities agreement with the University of Chester to • The Awards Almanac, published by St James’ Press support full-time taught postgraduate study here. For further • Directory of Grant-Making Trusts, published by Charities information, including details of the application process Aid Foundation and deadlines, please see www.chester.ac.uk/research/ mastersscholarships or contact the Research and Knowledge or contact the Educational Grants Advisory Service direct on Transfer Offi ce: researchoffi [email protected] or 01244 511063. 0207 241 7459.

16 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk Non-UK Students Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (for You may be eligible for a scholarship awarded by your own Commonwealth students). government, the British Council or other organisations. You British Chevening Scholarships may usually obtain information from the education ministry Scholarships Scheme in your own country, or from the British Council. Scholarships Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce and Bursaries available to eligible non-UK students are listed King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH below: Telephone: (020) 7008 1500 Masters Scholarships British Marshall Scholarships (for US students) Please see the paragraph on Masters Scholarships on page 16 In the USA: for more information. • British Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Commonwealth Scholarships Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco These are available to students from Commonwealth • British Embassy in Washington DC countries, who wish to undertake taught postgraduate In the UK: programmes or doctoral research. Applications should be Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Agency, Woburn House normally the Ministry of Education, in your country of 20-24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF permanent residence. Telephone: (020) 7380 6704/3 European Development Fund Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan These awards are available for nationals of African, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK Caribbean and Pacifi c states to undertake study or training at c/o The Association of Commonwealth Universities postgraduate level. Further information can be obtained from: Woburn House The European Communities 20-24 Tavistock Square Rue de la Loi 200 London WC1H 9HF B-1049 Brussels Telephone: (020) 7380 6700 Belgium http://cscuk.dfi d.gov.uk or the local Commission delegation. Fulbright Scholarships (for US students) In the USA: University Bursaries for Non-EU Students Institute of International Education HQ The University off ers course-specifi c scholarships of up to 809 United Nations Plaza, New York £1,000 for students who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fees NY 10017-3580 purposes. Please contact the International Offi ce for more USA information. www.iie.org/fulbright A £1,000 Bursary will be awarded to non-EU students who pay their tuition fees in full before or on enrolment. Please contact the International Offi ce at international@ chester.ac.uk for further information. UKCISA UKCISA, the UK Council for International Student Aff airs, gives advice to overseas students on possible sources of fi nancial assistance. They may be contacted at: In the UK: UKCISA The US-UK Fulbright Commission 9-17 St Albans Place Battersea Power Station London N1 0NX 188 Kirtling Street Telephone: +44 (0) 207 107 9922 London SW8 5BN Website: www.ukcisa.org.uk Fax: (020) 7498 4023 www.fulbright.org.uk Other Sources The Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce (FCO) provides ■ COUNCIL TAX EXEMPTIONS support for international students through its British If you are a full-time student, we will provide you with a Chevening Scholarship Scheme. The scholarships are off ered Council Tax Certifi cate, which may exempt you from paying in more than 150 countries and are administered by the local council taxes. Please contact your local authority and British Council. The FCO also funds two other programmes they will be able to tell you whether or not you can claim this – British Marshall Scholarships (for US students) and the exemption.

For further information visit the website: 17 www.chester.ac.uk How to Apply

■ HOW TO APPLY FOR A TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 1. Before you Apply Make sure that you have the required entry qualifi cations for the programme you would like to apply for. Each course has its own entry requirements, which are specifi ed on the website and in the individual course pages in the prospectus. If you are not sure about your qualifi cations, contact the relevant Admissions Service (from the list below) or programme leader (listed on the course pages) for help, advice and guidance. Usually, postgraduate applicants should have an appropriate fi rst degree, with a minimum of second class honours or equivalent. However, if you have other qualifi cations or experience, we will consider them. You may also be admitted by virtue of prior work experience. You may be interviewed or required to submit a piece of work. Some programmes involve undertaking a Criminal Records ■ INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS Bureau (CRB) or Occupational Health check. Please note 1. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL/APEL) that we require at least one reference in support of your If you possess higher level qualifi cations or experience, we application, preferably academic. It is your responsibility will help you to determine how much of your prior learning to ensure that references are sent to us, preferably with can be credited against the programme. We may give credit your application. for a course, or part of a course, that would exempt you from having to study that area again. This may not have been 2. When to Apply undertaken in an educational environment, but its value may There are no specifi c deadlines for most taught postgraduate be the same, or more. Information about how this system programmes, although we strongly recommend that you works and how professional qualifi cation equivalence is apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment, particularly available can be obtained from the subject departments. as the start date approaches, since some courses fi ll up quickly. It may be possible to claim credit for up to 66.7% of any However, there are a small number of courses with strict award. Please note that this does not apply to MPhil or PhD application deadlines, and you will be able to fi nd these in the programmes. individual course pages. 2. Students with Disabilities 3. Where to Apply We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities for For a taught postgraduate programme, you should apply applicants with disabilities or specifi c needs. Although directly to the appropriate Admissions Service. You may applications from all prospective students are considered apply online, or contact us for an application form. according to the same entry criteria, those of you who The majority of applications should be made to declare a disability or specifi c need will also be considered Postgraduate Taught Admissions in the Graduate School. on an individual basis. As some of our buildings are old and An application form will be sent to you on request, or you not purpose-built, they may not be suitable for those of you may apply online or download an application form from with restricted mobility. However, we are continually working our website. to improve access routes and other facilities on campus to assist physically disabled students during their programmes T: 01244 512456/512474 of study. Wherever possible, we try to make arrangements or F: 01244 513111/513002 adaptations as appropriate, within the existing restrictions E: [email protected] placed upon us. W: www.chester.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate-applications

18 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk For Health and Social Care programmes, contact Health to include: the programme title, your personal details, and Social Care Admissions: a personal statement, your employment history, an academic reference, details of your qualifi cations, any T: 01244 512573/512570 E: [email protected] specifi c needs details, any criminal convictions, and any W: www.chester.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate-applications other information or documents specifi ed by individual programmes. Once we receive your application, we will PGCE Primary, Secondary or Early Years applications should forward it to the relevant department for consideration. If be made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry you are off ered a place, you will be asked to provide proof (GTTR), naming the University of Chester as your fi rst of your qualifi cations. choice at www.gttr.ac.uk. Contact PGCE Admissions at: 01244 512627/512529 or [email protected] or the 5. If you have any queries, please contact us at: ITT Administration Offi ce on 01244 511573. Postgraduate Taught Admissions The Graduate School International Applications should be made to the University of Chester International Offi ce: Parkgate Road T: 01244 512465/512335/512472 Chester, CH1 4BJ E: [email protected] T: 01244 512456/512474 W: www.chester.ac.uk/international E: [email protected] 4. Your Application When you submit your application form, remember

For further information visit the website: 19 www.chester.ac.uk Research Opportunities

The University of Chester’s Graduate School was established (for which the Master by Research provides excellent to provide high-quality support for the University’s research preparation), or if you simply wish to undertake a signifi cant staff , students and applicants. The Graduate School is research project without any longer term objective. responsible for the admission and monitoring of all If you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the postgraduate research students as well as for nurturing a principles, practices and methods of research, with a more thriving research community. substantial taught element and a smaller project, the MSc in ■ HIGHER DEGREES Research Methods, also off ered by the University (see page The degrees of PhD and MPhil are achieved via the traditional 147), provides an alternative option. route of a supervised thesis based on individual research. ■ HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSTGRADUATE At present, our research students are based predominantly RESEARCH PROGRAMME – but not exclusively – in the Departments of Biological 1. Before you Apply Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science, In the fi rst instance, you should contact the head of the Education, English, Fine Art, Geography and Development appropriate academic department or the Graduate School to Studies, History and Archaeology, Mathematics, Health, Social ensure that the University can provide you with a supervisor Care, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Studies, Sport and in your specifi c area of intended research. Contact details Exercise Sciences and Theology and Religious Studies. can be found at www.chester.ac.uk/departments. The However, studying for an MPhil or PhD is very much an supervisor will probably want to discuss your proposal with individual activity, since research topics will vary widely you, so please come well prepared. The usual minimum entry according to your personal interests, and so the Graduate requirement for postgraduate research programme is a 2:1 School is here to help support you in the development of honours undergraduate degree. Further information about your research proposal. the process can be found on the website (see below). 2. When to Apply Master by Research (MRes) There are three intakes during the year – September, An alternative to a PhD or MPhil is the Master by Research January and May – so please allow plenty of time to identify (MRes) degree, which will off er you the opportunity to study a supervisor, prepare your proposal, and complete the a small number of relevant taught modules and to complete application process. a substantial dissertation in a specifi ed subject area. 3. Where to Apply Programme structures for the Master by Research vary slightly If you wish to apply for research degree, please contact between disciplines, and feature between two and four Postgraduate Research Admissions in the Graduate School at: 20-credit taught modules and a 100-140 credit (20-30,000 T: 01244 511101/511358 word) dissertation. Therefore the main focus of the Master by F: 01244 513111 Research is on a research project in your chosen discipline, E: [email protected] which will be related to the areas of expertise available within W: www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees the University. 4. Your Application Students typically choose a Master by Research When you complete your application form, a range of programme because it off ers the following: additional information should be included with your • An opportunity to develop their subject in greater submission, such as an outline of your project proposal (in depth up to 500 words), your full CV (if appropriate), certifi cates • A broader experience of research than most other and/or transcripts, references, and evidence of sponsorship Masters programmes (if appropriate). A full list of what should be included can • Improved employment prospects and opportunities to be found on our website at www.chester.ac.uk/research/ acquire transferable skills degrees/application. Once we have received your The Master by Research programme is suitable for you if you application you will be contacted to arrange a convenient wish to study prior to commencing on a PhD programme time for you to attend an interview.

20 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk ■ SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR • Part-time – no less than two calendar years (time spent REGISTRATION during this will be equivalent to no less than one year full- You will normally be registered for an MPhil degree in the fi rst time). You must submit within six years. instance. Upgrades to PhD are normally considered after one PhD year of study for full-time students, or two years for part-time • Full-time – no less than two calendar years, normally three students. years. You must submit within four years. • Part-time – no less than four calendar years (time spent Your application must provide evidence of adequate training during this will be equivalent to no less than two years full- and must also demonstrate access to the facilities needed to time). You must submit within seven years. undertake the project. A statement of how the required time (equivalent to no less than two years’ full-time study) is to be Note: A full-time student is required to devote the whole of distributed, and of the expected duration of the project, must his/her time to research, and is advised to limit other work to also be provided. no more than 15 hours per week, subject to the discretion of the Head of Department. Please ensure that the following items are included in your submission: ■ LENGTH OF THESIS • Completed application form This should be as concise as possible with an absolute upper • Certifi cates and/or transcripts (originals or certifi ed copies) limit of 60,000 words for MPhil and 100,000 words for PhD, • Project proposal (following the prescribed format) including footnotes and appendices. • Full curriculum vitae (where appropriate) • Completed bursary application (if appropriate) ■ FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES • Supervision and Financial Arrangements Form (completed Research bursaries are available each year: by your supervisory team) University Bursaries • Contact details for two appropriate referees. University Bursaries are partially funded, full- or part-time ■ REGISTRATION PhD studentships, and are open to UK, EU and International Once accepted, you will be sent an Off er Acceptance Form, students. They can cover up to 50% of the tuition fees for which you must sign and return to the Graduate School. Your MPhil/PhD study and are available by application to the registration date on the MPhil/PhD programme will start once supervising department. this is received by the University. ■ FURTHER DETAILS During the fi rst six months of the programme you will be Further details regarding research degrees can be obtained expected to work on a literature review of your research area from your proposed supervisor or from the Graduate School: and submit this, along with a detailed research proposal, as Email: [email protected] part of a Probationary Review meeting. Telephone: 01244 511101/511358 ■ LENGTH OF STUDY If you are interested in the research currently being MPhil undertaken at the University of Chester, details are available • Full-time – no less than one calendar year, normally two on our website at www.chester.ac.uk/research_section/ years. You must submit within four years. our-research

For further information visit the website: 21 www.chester.ac.uk Arts and Media

Benefitting from a multi-million pound investment in facilities and equipment, the University has developed a range of postgraduate programmes that allow you to explore your creativity through a range of professional and innovative reflective disciplines.

Dance ...... 25 Performance Practice ...... 29 Design ...... 26 Popular Music ...... 30 Fine Art ...... 27 Television Production ...... 31 Journalism Studies ...... 28

If you have a particular interest in the interplay between the media, culture and religion, you may also be interested in our MA in Theology, Media and Communication (see page 171).

22 23 Find out more below about research opportunities within Arts and Media: Art and Design Research in the Department of Art and Design encompasses a broad range of media interests, practical approaches and historical and theoretical perspectives. We welcome proposals across a broad spectrum of fine art, photography and design for communication practices. Areas of research that extend across disciplinary boundaries include: the legacies of modernism and their reinterpretation through contemporary practice; themes of time, place, and cultural memory in relational photographic practices, landscape, technology and material culture; the ‘expanded field’ of textiles; communication, cultural awareness and identity within digital environments; and the epistemology of drawing and questions regrading the status of practice-based and practice-led research in art and design principles in HE. We are keen to hear from students who wish to pursue their research in these areas. As a research student you will also benefit from the Department’s membership of Practice as Research Consortium (PARC) North West, a regional research training network led by MIRIAD at MMU and funded by the AHRC. See www.miriad.mmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/parcnorthwest for more details. Further information: Maxine Bristow Email: [email protected] Performing Arts The Department of Performing Arts is particularly strong in interdisciplinary performance, new technologies and performance, and applied drama, while maintaining a strong interest in text-based work, performance theory, contemporary choreography and composition. In the RAE 2008, a significant proportion of our research was judged to be of ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’ quality. As a research student, you will have access to our specialist performance and workshop spaces, equipment, and ICT facilities for research. The Department is well stocked with technical and digital equipment, and a range of flexible performance spaces. We are keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: relationships between live and mediated performance, intercultural performance, popular music, applied practice or composition. Further information: Professor David Pattie Email: [email protected] or Professor Darren Sproston Email: [email protected]

24 Dance Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA Dance programme is a taught postgraduate level course intended for Department/Faculty: dance practitioners from a range of dance disciplines who wish to deepen and Department of Performing Arts, extend their own practice within a supportive critical environment. Faculty of Arts and Media The MA Dance programme at Chester acknowledges and celebrates the dance Start Date: practitioner across the wider dance community. The programme aims to weave September 2013 rigorous critical inquiry with creative freedom and authorship, equipping you with the Course Fees: self-confi dence to view, articulate and carry out your practice in the context of current www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- debates concerning dance practice and dance research. The programme also off ers you module the opportunity to work alongside students from other disciplines, allowing you to be Campus: part of a supportive, vibrant and lively research culture. Kingsway Buildings Teaching takes place at the Kingsway Buildings, the University’s home to the Faculty Contact: of Arts and Media. A short walk or drive from the main Chester Campus, the Kingsway Name: Amanda Clarkson Buildings off er 6,920 square metres of fl oor space, including a 200-seat lecture theatre, dance and performance studios, a virtual library with DVD viewing screens, 11 subject- Title: Programme Leader specifi c IT labs housing 200 Macs and PCs, and two catering outlets. Telephone: 01244 515739 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules Refl ecting developments in practice-based research, our modules are designed to help you locate your practice in relation to current bodies of knowledge and professional practice in dance, and create opportunities for you to refl ect on and connect with a varied range of disciplines, processes and practices.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dance ■ Teaching and Assessment You will have the opportunity to attend lectures, practical studio-based sessions, presentations, small group discussions, intensive workshops, symposiums, seminars, performances and one-to-one tutorials. All modules are assessed through coursework and, in support of practical work, refl ective documentation or an oral examination will take place. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should be in possession of a good undergraduate degree (normally a 2:2 or above) in Dance, Performing Arts or a similar fi eld. Candidates will be expected to attend an interview and/or workshop. Where candidates are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, relevant professional experience will be taken into account.

For further information visit the website: 25 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dance Design Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This programme is intended for designers from a range of design disciplines Department of Art and Design, wanting to advance their professional and personal design practice and Faculty of Arts and Media develop their skills and theoretical knowledge of design processes. In a creative Start Date: and challenging environment design theories are questioned and established, September 2013 and individual creative solutions are explored across design disciplines. Course Fees: Our programme looks across traditional boundaries within visual design practices, www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- encouraging you to develop design possibilities for your individual practice while module simultaneously examining theoretical and professional contexts. Campus: We encourage contextualising of individual practice through a programme of Kingsway Buildings interdisciplinary theory and practical exploration, to enable you to engage with current Contact: design discourses and new design directions. Name: Alan Summers The MA will enable you to critically analyse then develop your practice by exploring: Title: Programme Leader • design methodologies and processes • social and cultural contexts for design practice Telephone: 01244 515704 • current and historical design practice • research methods Email: [email protected] • visual communication skills • project management • ongoing design discourses • creative processes and facilitation. The programme is based on the relationship between design theory and design practice that informs the design process. This allows designers to understand critical ideas and to subject their work to robust scrutiny, devising contexts that will lead to new insights and challenges. ■ Modules The course features four taught modules leading to the Masters Major Project module in Year 2. In Year 1 you will be introduced to research methods and theories and apply them to negotiated research directions. Year 2 enables you to structure and externalise projects, to prepare for the Masters Major Project. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/design ■ Teaching and Assessment Through lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, you will develop your ability to demonstrate skills and competence appropriate to design practices within appropriate critical contexts. Assessment is through practical work, self-refl ective journals and bodies of research and critical analysis informing practical and contextual applications. ■ Entry Requirements You must demonstrate, through the submission and review of a portfolio and on interview, a level of knowledge and competence appropriate to the programme. You will hold at least a second class honours degree in an appropriate subject, or have evidence of recent professional work equivalent to honours degree standard.

26 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/design Fine Art Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Fine art is a diverse and ever-evolving discipline. The MA programme at Chester Department/Faculty: will provide you with a stimulating environment of practical support and critical Department of Art and Design, challenge in which you can develop the ambitions of your creative practice, and Faculty of Arts and Media allow you to give your practice sharpened focus and intellectual rigour. Start Date: September 2014 Our programme encompasses the diversity of contemporary fi ne art disciplines, and is distinctive in having an interest in the position of textiles within a fi ne art context. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- As a part-time mode of study, the teaching on the programme is structured to module accommodate students who may wish to combine their study alongside other outside responsibilities and commitments. You will be taught by a wide range of staff drawn from Campus: the Department’s programmes in Fine Art and Photography, all of whom are practising Kingsway Buildings artists and researchers and have extensive experience and specialist expertise. Contact: As a postgraduate student you will become part of the wider research community of Name: Maxine Bristow the Faculty of Arts and Media, benefi tting from activities organised through The Chester Title: Programme Leader Centre for Research in Arts and Media (CCRAM – www.chester.ac.uk/ccram), and Telephone: 01244 515722 from our membership of PARC North West (http://parcnorthwest.miriadonline.info/ Email: [email protected] parcnw-miriad/), an interdisciplinary research consortium comprising institutions from across the region. ■ Modules The modular structure of this programme is based on a relationship between theory and practice, which will allow you to negotiate historical, theoretical and contemporary contexts and subject your work to a level of critical scrutiny that will lead to new artistic insights and an invigoration of your practice. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/fi ne-art ■ Teaching and Assessment Refl ective studio practice is at the core of the learning for the programme, which off ers suffi cient fl exibility to facilitate individual creative ambitions. Self-directed studio work will be supported by regular group exhibitions/presentations, individual tutorials, lectures, seminars and research skills sessions. Assessment will be through practical work, a refl ective journal, exhibition, and written assignments. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally hold a fi rst degree in Art and Design and must be able to demonstrate, through portfolio and interview, practical competence and critical understanding appropriate to the programme. Applications must be supported by images and a statement outlining the form, content and context of recent work and proposals for development.

For further information visit the website: 27 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/fi ne-art Journalism Studies Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The central role of journalism in democracy has been thrown into sharp focus Department of Media, over the past two years. Events like the Arab Spring, phone hacking scandal and Faculty of Arts and Media WikiLeaks have placed journalism at the forefront of political debate, and the Start Date: profession is undergoing a period of change unparalleled since the advent of September 2013 broadcasting in the 1920s. Our Journalism Studies course addresses recent issues, and will also provide you with experience of multimedia content creation. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Our MA in Journalism Studies is a full-time modular programme for students who wish module to refl ect critically on the media. It addresses issues surrounding the political infl uence of Campus: journalism, and places a strong emphasis on the exploration of comparative geographical and historical perspectives. Journalism’s evolution in emerging economies is also a central Warrington Campus part of the course. Contact: Name: Simon Roberts International perspectives inform the programme throughout, and you will have the Title: Programme Leader opportunity to refl ect on global journalistic issues such as post-confl ict journalism and the political uses of social media. Telephone: 01244 512331 Email: We provide an experienced team of tutors who have a wide range of creative and digital [email protected] media expertise. Teaching is based on a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, skills development sessions and individual tutorials. ■ Modules Modules may include Mediatised Confl ict, Journalism Practice, International Journalism, and Journalism: History and Futures. Following the completion of six taught modules, as an MA student you will undertake research leading to the submission of a Masters Dissertation. This may be work based or theoretical, and you will have the direction of a supervisor. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/journalism-studies ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment is normally by coursework. This will sometimes take the form of a portfolio of practical work, although most of the modules contain an element of theoretical research. There are no examinations. You will have the opportunity to explore specifi c themes in depth and to conduct original research. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualifi cation. Candidates with non-standard qualifi cations may also apply if they have substantial professional or other relevant experience. Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must have an appropriate level of English language profi ciency before applying.

28 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/journalism-studies Performance Practice Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Performance Practice is a dynamic subject that embraces drama, theatre studies Department/Faculty: and performance art. The achievement of an MA in Performance Practice is Department of Performing Arts, valuable – graduates will have proved their professional performance abilities Faculty of Arts and Media and will also have demonstrated exceptional transferable skills of communication, Start Date: self-confi dence, energy and drive – attractive to many employers. September 2013 Our MA in Performance Practice is an exciting student-centred course. It is suitable for Course Fees: practising or emerging artists, and is also ideal for recent graduates as there is a taught www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- element allowing students to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate module research practices. At the heart of the course are three practical projects that are Campus: negotiated by the student, allowing you to follow your interests. Kingsway Buildings You will be able to engage in cutting edge contemporary work and/or more established Contact: forms of performance. You will be tutored by a top-level staff group which includes a Name: Dr Julian Waite national expert in contemporary theatre writing, two internationally known applied Title: Programme Leader practitioners, and an actor whose work was recently nominated for a BAFTA. Telephone: 01244 515740 During the course you will have access to the newly refurbished facilities of the Email: [email protected] Department of Performing Arts, including exceptionally spacious studios and sound and video editing suites with cutting-edge software for digital performance work. ■ Modules Two theoretical modules, taught through seminars and stimulating practical workshops, will introduce you to research methodologies and theories. The three practical modules make up two thirds of the course. They involve the submission of your own proposals out of which your performance projects will develop. These are taught by tutorial supervision. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/performance-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Tuition is through practical studio sessions, seminars, tutorials and lectures, and includes visiting workshops by important national and international theatre companies. The University has a strong graduate community, and you will have opportunities to become involved in research seminars within the Department. Assessment is via coursework, including performances, essays and performance documentation. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally hold a fi rst class or 2:1 honours degree in drama and theatre studies or a related subject. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, professional experience and expertise will be taken into account. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

For further information visit the website: 29 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/performance-practice Popular Music Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This is a modular programme leading to the award of MA in Popular Music. The Department of Performing Arts, programme will be of interest to those concerned with the exploration of all Faculty of Arts and Media aspects of performance, songwriting and composition or popular music studies. Start Date: It is designed to develop performers’, composers’ and musicologists’ practical and September 2013 creative skills, as well as their theoretical understanding, to an advanced level. Course Fees: Our MA in Popular Music has pathways in performance, songwriting and composition www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- and popular music studies. module Full-time study patterns will be negotiated on an individual basis. Initially, you will follow Campus: a core curriculum that seeks to contextualise your own practice and start an engagement Kingsway Buildings with the general fi eld of study. Contact: Our programme off ers you the opportunity to shape your learning through a series Name: David Bebbington of modules that will enable you to integrate scholarly work with your own practice as Title: Programme Leader a musician. Our modules consider current theoretical and practical debates in the Telephone: 01244 515734 subject area, and will guide you through the kind of research methodologies required at Email: Masters level. You will be given the opportunity to negotiate the most eff ective means of [email protected] approaching your subject, with a view to producing an intensive study of your specialism. ■ Modules Our modules cover areas of research strategy, analysis, documentation and management, and will require you to engage with and develop your musical skills to an advanced level. The fi nal phase of the MA will result in the production of a substantial piece of work, for example a large-scale performance, a portfolio of original music, or a written dissertation. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/popular-music ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is by tutorials, seminars and workshops. Assessment can take the form of performances, the submission of portfolios of original music, essays, practical presentations, lecture demonstrations and oral assessments. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally hold a fi rst class or 2:1 honours degree in a related subject. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, professional experience and expertise may be taken into account. Applicants will be expected to attend a workshop and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.

30 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/popular-music Television Production Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma

The MA in Television Production is intended for those who have serious Department/Faculty: aspirations to work in the broadcasting, independent production and corporate Department of Media, sectors of the television industry. You will learn about the changing media Faculty of Arts and Media landscape and be able to contextualise both your own ideas and the work of Start Date: others. September 2013 You will have 24-hour access to professional resources, including digital cameras and Final Course Fees: Cut Pro editing facilities, and enjoy exclusive access to a production room, equipped with www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- computers and telephones. module Over the last few years, the University’s membership of the BBC’s Connect and Create Campus: Partnership has meant many of our students have attended workshops, obtained Warrington Campus work placements and even subsequently gained employment with the broadcaster. Contact: Additionally, we have won the prestigious Production Award at the BBC’s annual Name: Caroline Ford Developing Talent Conference for the last two years. The Warrington Campus is less than Title: Programme Leader 20 miles from MediaCityUK, allowing you to take advantage of the excellent opportunities Telephone: 01925 534670 this partnership aff ords. Email: [email protected] Theory underpins practical study and development on this programme, with students required to critique and analyse their own practice. Guest lectures from industry professionals enhance your learning experience. The course encourages and supports you to undertake work experience towards the end of your programme. ■ Modules You will learn about the process of television production and acquire the necessary skills and techniques to generate, develop and produce your own ideas. You will learn to ‘pitch’ programme ideas, work to briefs and meet tight deadlines. Areas of study may include documentary, children’s programming and TV studio production. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/television-production ■ Teaching and Assessment You will learn through workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Group work is central to the practical elements of the course but there is also a great deal of independent study required. Assessment is through coursework, which is a mix of practical and written assignments. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants for this programme should normally hold a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2). If you don’t hold a fi rst degree, but have appropriate industry experience, you may still be considered.

For further information visit the website: 31 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/television-production Business

The business world is competitive and challenging but, from top CEOs to individual entrepreneurs, the development of sound business expertise lies at the heart of future economic growth. Our courses are relevant to everyday business activity, and will help you to develop a deeper understanding of business realities while offering you the opportunity to transform your knowledge into personal and career growth. Chester Business Masters ...... 35 Marketing Communications and Management ...... 36 Public Relations ...... 40 Management with Events Management .....37 MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-time ...... 41 Management with Finance ...... 37 MBA (Master of Business Management with HRM ...... 38 Administration) Part-time ...... 42 Management with Information Systems .....38 Sustainability for Community and Management with International Business ...... 43 Business ...... 39 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ...44 Management with Marketing ...... 39 Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) ...... 45

If you have a broad interest in sustainability, you may also wish to consider our postgraduate programme in Regeneration for Practitioners (see page 60).

32 33 Find out more below about research opportunities within Business: Business and Management The Chester Business School and Centre for Work Related Studies, based within the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, each have strong research expertise available for you. We host a number of conferences and seminars throughout the year, including the Strategic Business think tank, The Chester Forum, which is supported by Bank of America and EA Technology, and has covered topics such as sustainability, innovation in manufacturing and export businesses. Colleagues are also involved in giving advice to government on economic competitiveness, especially that relating to small and medium-sized businesses, and are actively involved in stimulating business development and entrepreneurship across the local region. Our staff edit and publish in a number of international research journals and books and have given international addresses and presented papers to audiences, including the British Academy of Management and the internationally influential Beijing Forum at Peking University, among others. We take as our focus being able to develop Sustainability and Responsibility in the modern economy and society, and are active members of the United Nations Global Compact initiative ‘Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME)’. Much of our research is applied in a practical context, and we are committed to building and enhancing sustainable relationships with business and external organisations. We also see it as critical to the modern learner that we foster and apply new methods of learning and development which fit the workplace, and thus see it as essential that we support quality part-time students who reflect the vibrancy of our economy and society. Research interests of our staff include: accountability of cultural, economic and political institutions; Chinese business; corporate governance; corporate social responsibility (CSR); family business; ethics and values in business; organisation culture; human resource strategy; international marketing strategy; impact of social networks on business and political communication; performance management; public relations strategy; sustainability; practice and theory of learning and employer-based education; Government relations and strategic business lobbying; strategic management; manager identity and identity formation (through formal and informal learning processes, power, politics, conflict and control in management practice, and manager learning, participation, involvement and the myths of empowerment); and political marketing. We welcome doctoral students to undertake research towards MPhil or PhD awards with us on a part-time or full- time basis and also onto our taught DBA and DProf programmes. Further information: Professor Phil Harris Email: [email protected] or Professor Caroline Rowland Email: [email protected]

34 Chester Business Masters Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA/MSc in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS) Postgraduate Certifi cate in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS)

The Chester Business Masters is a unique opportunity to combine advanced Department/Faculty: business practice and business theory development within a one-year Faculty of Business, Enterprise programme that incorporates two 20-week paid work placements. and Lifelong Learning Start Date: The Chester Business Masters programme builds on the University’s strong links with businesses and public sector organisations to provide a unique programme that September 2013 / January 2014 combines the acquisition of business knowledge and skills with the development of Course Fees: relevant managerial competencies and business work experience. The Chester Business www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Masters has strong support from the regional business community, in terms of providing module work-based placement projects and off ering professional mentoring support. Campus: The programme structure combines two periods of intensive university-based study with Chester Campus two extended, supervised, paid work placement projects (approximately 20 weeks each) Contact: based in business organisations across the region. In addition to gaining valuable work Name: Danny Moss experience during the two placements, you will complete a consultancy project for each Title: Professor host organisation that counts towards the Masters degree qualifi cation. Telephone: 01244 511811 / 07595 ■ Modules 372722 Email: [email protected] The taught elements of our programme take place in two intensive blocks before each of the work placement projects: For information • The fi rst taught block focuses on understanding the business environment and management practice, as well as developing your refl ective consultancy skills. about Work Based and Integrative • The second taught block further develops your business research skills. Studies (WBIS), please see The two work placements involve consultancy projects that encourage refl ective learning page 148 or go to: supported by academic and professional mentors. www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis For further details of the programme content, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/chester-business-masters ■ Teaching and Assessment The Chester Business Masters programme is taught on an intensive basis by staff from the University’s Business School. All of the modules, including the two work-based projects, are assessed by various forms of coursework. In the case of the two consultancy work-based projects, assessments take the form of a client consultancy report and refl ective log. ■ Entry Requirements Successful applicants are expected to have a good fi rst degree (minimum 2:1 honours). The degree qualifi cation need not necessarily be in a business-related subject area, but applicants will need to demonstrate very sound business acumen, which will be judged via completed application forms and CV. Shortlisted candidates will also have to pass an interview panel.

For further information visit the website: 35 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/chester-business-masters Management Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This programme combines academic study of management with the Chester Business School, opportunity to develop your practical abilities. You will gain useful knowledge Faculty of Business, Enterprise and understanding that can be directly applied to the real world. Your skills of and Lifelong Learning critical thinking and analysis, in particular, will be developed throughout the Start Date: programme. September 2013 Our course will help you to achieve your management aspirations by being relevant to Course Fees: the modern work environment. We combine academic study of a subject with workplace www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- application, so you will get plenty of opportunities to understand how things work in module practice. Campus: Extensive use of case studies will give you the chance to develop valuable skills and Chester Campus understanding that will provide you with a strategic appreciation of the many facets of Contact: management. Our tutors encourage discussion in class, so that you can gradually learn to Title: MSc Management form, express and defend your own opinions. Programme Administrator Individual support and guidance will be off ered, and small class size means that you will Telephone: 01244 511800 get the opportunity for lots of tutor attention. Email: Our modules have been carefully designed to provide you with a relevant set of skills, [email protected] knowledge and understanding that will enable you to perform successfully at the supervisor or manager level. For information about Work Based ■ Modules and Integrative The modules on this course work together, so that you will amass a broad-based Studies (WBIS), please see understanding of management. This integrated approach to learning is vital to any page 148 or go to: business, and should help you to make a signifi cant contribution to a future employer. www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis For a full list of modules, please go to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/management ■ Teaching and Assessment You will learn by attending regular, scheduled sessions which could combine lectures, group work, project work, presentation discussion or case studies, as well as one-to-one sessions with your tutors. Assessment of your learning could be through written assignments, in-class tests, examinations or presentations, as well as completion of an individual management report. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally be expected to hold a fi rst degree with a minimum second class honours, or equivalent. Applications are also welcome from those with non-standard entry qualifi cations. The University has developed a method by which you can gain credit for prior academic/experiential learning (please see page 18 for APCL/APEL). Applicants must have an appropriate level of English language profi ciency. Please refer to www.chester.ac.uk/international/apply/requirements

36 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/management Management with...

Events Management

Events Managers face a number of key operational and strategic challenges For information in this fast-moving and dynamic fi eld of study, and the Events Management about Work Based pathway will allow you to understand, examine and apply knowledge to meet and Integrative these challenges. Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to: This programme combines academic study with the opportunity to develop www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis your practical abilities. ■ Modules The modules on this programme work together, so that over time you will amass a broad- based understanding of management, together with a set of skills and abilities. This will enable you to critically examine current thinking, theory and practice and then develop appropriate events management responses. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-events

Finance

All managers in business are expected to have a working knowledge of the For information principles and practices of fi nancial management. This dedicated fi nancial about Work Based pathway will give you an in-depth understanding of the fi nancial tools and and Integrative techniques and controls available to managers, and the ability to apply these Studies (WBIS), please see in the workplace. page 148 or go to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis ■ Modules Our modules focus on fi nancial aspects of management, and include corporate fi nance and fi nancial risk management. The focus is very much on the practical application of your knowledge and understanding, which should help you to make a signifi cant contribution to a future employer. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-fi nance

For further information visit the website: 37 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-events or www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-fi nance Management with...

HRM

For information On this programme the emphasis will be on combining study of human resources about Work Based (HR) at both an operational and strategic level, to encourage you to develop the and Integrative necessary skills and understanding required of a successful HR practitioner. Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to: ■ Modules www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis Our specialist HR modules focus on the key areas of people management, and these combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management, such as fi nance. This ensures that you can understand the work environment and make a valued contribution to your future employer. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-hrm

Information Systems

For information This is a non-technical pathway, designed to enable you to gain a strong about Work Based appreciation of the vital importance of managing information eff ectively. This and Integrative could allow you to specialise within the Information Systems and Information Studies (WBIS), please see Management fi eld, but the pathway will also be of value to anyone considering a page 148 or go to: career in management. www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis ■ Modules You will explore the inter-relationship between information systems and strategic planning, together with supply chain management, the role of the internet, e-business, e-marketing and web-based customer relationship management. These subjects combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-info

38 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-hrm or www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-info Management with...

International Business

This pathway will give you the opportunity to explore international For information business strategy, and to design successful business strategies for the global about Work Based environment. It will also provide you with the opportunity to consider the and Integrative impact of environment and culture on business decisions. Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to: ■ Modules www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis You will develop your knowledge and understanding of managing business in a global context, and gain an appreciation of how business strategy and operations are aff ected by the international business environment. These subjects combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-intbus Marketing

This pathway will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, For information knowledge and understanding in both marketing strategy and operations. The about Work Based pathway has a strong practical emphasis, which will encourage you to develop and Integrative valuable marketing skills and abilities. Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to: ■ Modules www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis Our modules will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to market products and services in a domestic and international environment and to understand how current events aff ect marketing activities. You will create eff ective marketing strategies and communications. This knowledge combines with other modules to develop your broader management abilities. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-mkt

For further information visit the website: 39 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-intbus or www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-mkt Marketing Communications and Public Relations Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled Faculty of Business, Enterprise professionals in the fi elds of marketing communications and public relations in and Lifelong Learning organisations based in the UK as well as globally. Start Date: Our programme combines the study of marketing communications and public relations September 2013 rather than being a single disciplinary programme, which refl ects the reality of modern Course Fees: international practice. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Our course is led by one of the leading international academics in the fi eld, and is designed module to provide an important balance between rigorous academic study, practical application Campus: and work experience. Chester Campus There will be opportunities throughout the programme for you to network with industry Contact: professionals and to gain work experience through a ‘shadowing’ and work placement Name: Danny Moss scheme. Title: Professor of Corporate & Public Aff airs You will have access to a professional mentoring network of marketing and public relations professionals, who not only provide valuable guest lectures and insights into contemporary Telephone: 01244 511811 practice, but who can also help you with careers advice. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules For information Our taught programme comprises modules that explore elements of marketing about Work Based communications and public relations theory and practice, as well as practical aspects and Integrative of creative writing for a variety of media and marketing and public relations campaign Studies (WBIS), please see planning skills. page 148 or go to: A summative strategic marketing communications and public relations planning module www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed during the taught programme in a ‘real world’ project that involves working with a live client organisation. This module will allow you to develop a portfolio of practical work that will be of great value in any future job applications. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mpr ■ Teaching and Assessment All of the taught modules on the programme are assessed by coursework comprising both individual and group assignments. The Masters degree award requires the successful completion of a dissertation. ■ Entry Requirements A minimum good second class degree or equivalent in any subject area is required. Preference will be given to applicants who can also demonstrate some relevant experience or aptitude to work in this professional area. Applicants should have a good competence in English language (minimum of 6.5 IELTS or TOEFL 600), especially in the written component of the test, or equivalent English qualifi cation.

40 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mpr MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-Time Course Duration: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: MBA

The Chester MBA is designed to provide aspiring managers, and those wishing to accelerate Department/Faculty: their management careers, with deeper understanding and up-to-date knowledge of a Chester Business School, range of key topics, including manager development, management of people and fi nance, Faculty of Business, Enterprise marketing and customer relationship management, and corporate strategy. and Lifelong Learning Start Date: Why an MBA from the University of Chester? • Proven track record of delivering MBA programmes to managers in both private and public September 2013 sector organisations. Course Fees: • Uses proven management learning methods, including action learning, problem-based www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- learning and experiential learning. module • Stimulating high-tech learning environment. Campus: • A possibility of an internship programme working with a British or multinational organisation. Chester Campus • All textbooks are supplied. • One-to-one tutorial support. Contact: • Friendly, experienced and supportive staff . Name: Gautam Rajkhowa • Student membership of Chartered Management Institute. Title: Programme Leader • Guaranteed living accommodation for international students (if required). Telephone: 01244 511816 • International heritage city location, home to world-class organisations in manufacturing, Email: [email protected] fi nancial services and retail. Our programme will enhance your career prospects when applying for managerial positions, as the in-depth academic and practical knowledge you have gained will be evident to your prospective employer. It also opens up opportunities outside your chosen programme of study, as it demonstrates both your ability to learn and your intellectual capacity. ■ Modules The Chester MBA is a three-stage programme of management learning. The course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop a mature understanding of the various inter-related subject areas in the broad discipline of business and management. The programme comprises taught modules at Stages 1 and 2, while Stage 3 comprises research methods tuition and a dissertation/research project. ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment for each taught module is normally by submission of up to two pieces of work. The Research Methods/Preparing for Research module has a more extensive assessment, and will involve the submission of written elements and a presentation of your research proposal. This is an important aspect of the dissertation/research project. ■ Entry Requirements • A minimum second class honours degree or equivalent. • A minimum of two years’ work experience in a business-related position, normally at supervisory level. In exceptional circumstances, it is possible to enter the programme after successfully completing an intensive two-to-three-week Management Orientation programme. • Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English profi ciency (typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600). For further information visit the website: 41 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mba-fulltime MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-Time Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MBA Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies Postgraduate Certifi cate in Management Studies

Department/Faculty: An MBA is highly valued by individual managers and organisations, and has Chester Business School, become the most popular postgraduate qualifi cation in the world. The MBA is Faculty of Business, Enterprise considered to be the ‘gold standard’ in management and leadership education. and Lifelong Learning Our MBA will equip you with the problem-solving and creative thinking abilities Start Date: required to meet the challenges of the global economy. September 2013 Course Fees: The Chester Business School has a highly successful track record of delivering MBA www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- programmes to managers and leaders in world-class private, public and not-for-profi t module organisations. Campus: Our MBA is designed to enable you to make lasting contributions to organisational Chester Campus or Warrington development and transformation. The learning methods used will enable you to apply Campus. (Provision at Warrington business and management principles and theories directly into leadership practice and cannot be guaranteed and organisational policy making. is subject to demand.) The We deliver our MBA in stimulating high-tech learning environments at the Chester or programme is also off ered on an Warrington Campuses, as well as delivering it in-house for prestigious client organisations. in-house client company basis. Our MBA is fully supported by a virtual learning environment, allowing remote access Contact: to learning materials and facilitating a community of practice of leaders through social Name: Russell Warhurst networking among fellow delegates, with support from tutors. Title: Programme Leader Our tutors are research active and engaged through their knowledge exchange activities Telephone: 01244 511827 with diverse client organisations, ensuring that you will encounter current research Email: [email protected] fi ndings, best practice management solutions and the latest leadership thinking. ■ Modules For information During the MBA you will develop a broad range of business and management knowledge about Work Based and leadership thinking. Problem solving, critical evaluation, creative thinking and values- and Integrative driven ethical leadership are strong cross-cutting themes throughout the programme. Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to: The MBA aims to hone your practical leadership and management skills and develop your www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis strategic and policy-making capabilities. ■ Teaching and Assessment Throughout the programme you will engage in individual and team learning tasks. Class sessions are highly interactive and will typically involve the analysis and critical examination of your own leadership practices and organisational policies. Assessments comprise assignments and in-class assessments. ■ Entry Requirements • An honours degree (minimum 2:2 honours) or equivalent qualifi cation, such as an HND/HNC (with appropriate professional or managerial experience), or membership of a professional body. Extensive and high-level leadership experience can be recognised by the University as the equivalent to a formal degree-level qualifi cation. • A minimum two years’ work experience demonstrating leadership capability or employment in a managerial position.

42 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mba-parttime Sustainability for Community and Business Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

As an expanding, rapidly developing population places increasing pressure on Department/Faculty: the Earth’s ecological and atmospheric systems, the need to identify and adopt Department of Geography and strategies to enhance the sustainability of all aspects of life and work becomes Development Studies, ever more critical. Faculty of Social Science Start Date: This programme exposes you to the contested nature of sustainability and challenges for its achievement through a combined examination of theory and contemporary practice September 2013 in community and business contexts. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- It begins with a residential fi eld class to provide an introduction to key themes of study module alongside an opportunity to refl ect on the sustainability of personal lifestyles. Campus: The remaining fi ve taught modules are delivered as short, intensive workshops, each Chester Campus running over a long weekend in Chester. Content is provided by academic staff , from Geography and Development Studies and Chester Business School, and professional Contact: practitioners, and thus provides a balance between rigorous examination of theory and Name: Roy Alexander practical reality. Title: Professor Telephone: 01244 513171 The research project provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of a topic of Email: [email protected] particular interest to you. Academic staff have expertise in environment, resources and business and active involvement in award-winning sustainability initiatives. Practitioners bring experience from leading-edge consultancies, businesses and community projects. ■ Modules Contemporary issues debated in the opening module are examined in both community and business contexts. Resource issues and research methods are then investigated before interconnections, particularly those between community and business, are explored through the lens of leadership. You will select a specifi c topic to examine for your research project. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sustainability ■ Teaching and Assessment Learning will occur in workshops containing a mix of lectures, seminars, role play and fi eld visits. Assessment will include presentations, essays, case studies and project plans together with a 12,000-word project report/dissertation. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A good (second class) degree in Geography, Business, Environmental Science or Social Science, or a related discipline, is required. Candidates with an equivalent professional qualifi cation and/or demonstrable relevant professional experience over an extended period will also be considered.

For further information visit the website: 43 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sustainability Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Course Duration: Part-time: 4 years Who is this for? Our practitioner-based DBA is designed for qualifi ed professionals wishing to continue their studies and contribute to the future development of their organisation.

Department/Faculty: Our DBA focuses on blended learning with a strong focus on action learning. In a Chester Business School, combination of taught modules, refl ection and self-study, you will look at practice, Faculty of Business, Enterprise theory and strategic management, and will be expected to contribute to the and Lifelong Learning knowledge and practice of management in your specifi c area of research. Start Date: There are many benefi ts to studying this programme: September 2013 / October 2013 • Chester Business School has a long track record of working with business and delivering Course Fees: improved performance in the workplace. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- • We have an excellent reputation for facilitating postgraduate work-based programmes. module • You will be able to incorporate existing learning achievements (either certifi cated or Campus: experiential) into academic credit. • Learning on the programme is integrated with workplace needs, and includes work- Chester Campus based projects focused on continuous improvement. Contact: • Our academic staff have practitioner experience and research interests in both the Name: Rosamond Peet public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. Title: Programme Administrator • Small learning groups allow for personal supervision and individual support. Telephone: 01244 511810 • We will focus on your interests and career progression. Email: [email protected] • You will have opportunities to refl ect on workplace practice. • Action learning and leadership are central to the programme. • The DBA has international recognition as a doctoral award in both academic and practitioner excellence. For more information, visit our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba ■ Modules Masters-level modules include a personal development portfolio combined with negotiated learning. Core modules focus on current developments in management theory and practice, and there is an additional module on Business Research Methods. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba ■ Teaching and Assessment Learning blends seminars with tutor-supported action learning and self-study. Assessment is by a refl ective portfolio and assignments based on taught modules. The research project is presented as a thesis with a viva voce examination. Completion of the core modules only will result in the award of Master of Professional Studies. ■ Entry Requirements The course is designed for those at senior management level. Applicants will normally have an MBA or equivalent; other professional experience at management level will be considered along with membership of professional bodies.

44 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) Course Duration: Part-time: usually 3-4 years, or up to 7 years by distance learning Who is this for? This is a transdisciplinary award for leading-edge practitioners in a wide variety of fi elds. It is facilitated by the Centre for Work Related Studies.

This Professional Doctorate is for senior practitioners in a wide variety of fi elds Department/Faculty: who wish to develop practice knowledge and enhance the trajectory of their Centre for Work Related Studies, own careers. Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Our Professional Doctorate has three key objectives: • To enable senior practitioners to locate their personal values, experiences and motivations Start Date: within a formal analysis of the major drivers of change within their fi eld of practice, to enable Rolling admission the identifi cation of emerging concepts of advanced practice knowledge. Course Fees: • To conduct an original, rigorous, formal investigation to underpin, deepen and extend a www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- strategic aspect of practice knowledge. module • To enable you to assume the role of a leading-edge practitioner who is able to generate and disseminate practice knowledge as the basis for change. Campus: Bache Hall, near Chester Campus Candidates for our programme are often mid-career and are seeking a route that will enable Contact: them to demonstrate their capacity to succeed at the highest level. Name: Dr Jon Talbot We actively encourage a perspective where you are committed to bringing change, and hence Title: Senior Lecturer leadership will be an integral part of your professional identity throughout the rest of your Telephone: 01244 512108 working life. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules The compulsory Level 7 module Personal and Professional Review will unite your personal career For information journey with an appreciation of the dynamic external forces that have created your role and will about Work Based drive future change. and Integrative Studies (WBIS), please see At Level 8, Practitioner Enquiry at Doctoral Level will enable you to refi ne your focus and methods. page 148 or go to: The Major Research Project is your fi nal doctoral submission. This can include two workplace www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis reports as well as your thesis. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dr-professional-studies ■ Teaching and Assessment Following induction, most learning is conducted at a distance using e-learning methods and resources. Regular contact with tutors is maintained and you will be required to provide regular written submissions for feedback and tutorials. You will also be encouraged to attend professional learning events and an annual University workshop for doctoral students. ■ Entry Requirements The normal entry qualifi cation is a Masters degree or professional equivalent combined with extensive professional experience. Prior to acceptance, all candidates are interviewed. Where normal academic criteria are not met, attention will be given to academic attainment, professional standing and experience. Please note that acceptance is initially for Level 7 study only: progression to Level 8 is dependent upon scrutiny of progress by a panel. For further information visit the website: 45 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dr-professional-studies Computing, Mathematics and Statistics

In a constantly changing and evolving world, higher level study in Computing, Mathematics and Statistics profits from an exceptional capacity to combine the useful and important with the freedom to develop and explore. The courses below have been developed to help meet the current needs of science and technology, while offering you a means to foster your ambitions, your talent and your curiosity. Information Systems ...... 49 Programme and Project Management ...... 51 Mathematics (and Statistics) ...... 50 Risk Analysis/Risk Management ...... 52

46 47 Find out more below about research opportunities within Computing, Mathematics and Statistics: Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management and Multimedia The research work of the staff of the School of Computer Science, Mathematics and Business Computing focuses on specific aspects within these three areas and is increasingly directed towards application in a practical context. Particular areas of expertise include: agent technologies; parallel processing; cloud computing; image processing; the practical application of artificial intelligence techniques; interactive digital multimedia in diverse environments (including mobile technologies); project conceptualisation and practitioner development; and the application of e-learning techniques. We welcome research applications for MPhil and PhD degrees, both on a full-time and part-time basis. Further information: Dr Mohammed Saeed Email: [email protected] Mathematics Research in the Department of Mathematics focuses on numerical and analytical approaches to the solution of functional differential equations, and we would be glad to hear from potential students who would like to study for a PhD or MPhil in this area of Mathematics. We have recently been awarded grants from the Leverhulme Trust, the British Council, the Royal Society and other leading funding agencies, and we have strong and developing links with academic colleagues at Universities in Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands and Russia. We host an international network of academics studying equations involving both uncertainty and delays, and also host an annual workshop event for colleagues from across Europe. You will always be welcome to attend and present your results in the context of these research meetings. Further information: Professor Neville Ford Email: [email protected]

48 Information Systems Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This programme is designed to meet the increasing need, in both the private Department/Faculty: and public sectors, for managers who have an understanding of computer School of Computer Science, systems. There is a continuing demand for these hybrid managers who have Mathematics and Business enough knowledge of systems and technologies to enable them to make Computing, Faculty of Applied informed decisions. Sciences Start Date: The capture, storage, communication, processing and presentation of information is the lifeblood of our ‘information society’. Information may be textual, numeric, sound-based, September 2013 or in the form of still or moving images. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Organisations need to have the hardware, software, structure, skills and understanding module to use information. People with vision, commitment and a capacity to apply principles, techniques and technology have an important part to play in the survival and success of Campus: organisations, and as responsible citizens in the global community. Chester Campus Whatever the subject of their fi rst degree, graduates have the potential to contribute Contact: to the eff ectiveness of information systems. Those from a computing background Name: Janet Thorniley have practical skills in programming and systems design, but others may contribute Title: Programme Administrator mathematical, creative, interpersonal or other equally relevant skills. Our MSc is intended Telephone: 01244 513102 to build on and adapt your existing skill base. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules You will start by studying Research Methods to acquire the necessary skills for studying at Masters level, together with other core modules. Other areas of computing might include programming; networking; web technologies; systems analysis and data mining; cloud computing; distributed data bases; and applied intelligence systems. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/information-systems ■ Teaching and Assessment All modules are taught over a ten-week period and a variety of teaching methods are used. Generally, modules are taught in a class environment, but some will include blended learning. All modules are assessed by assignments which can include presentations. ■ Entry Requirements Normal entry requirement to this programme is at least a second class honours degree or equivalent, though this does not need to be in a computer-related discipline as long as the candidate can show appropriate experience in the use of standard computer applications. Students without formal qualifi cations, but who can provide evidence of equivalent capabilities, can also be accepted onto our MSc programme. For full-time study, programming experience is required.

For further information visit the website: 49 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/information-systems Mathematics (and Statistics) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: The course is designed so that part-time students should expect to complete the programme within 4 years. Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our programme focuses on Applied and Computational Mathematics, which is School of Computer Science, our team’s research specialism and a skill set valued by employers. Mathematics and Business Computing, Faculty of Applied During the course you will have the opportunity to develop both subject-specifi c Sciences skills (applicable in, for example, the biosciences, fi nance sector and engineering) and key transferable skills (including IT, problem solving, and written and oral Start Date: communication). Full-time: September 2013 Part-time: September 2013 / We have put together a programme to cater for the needs of both single honours January 2014 Mathematics graduates and graduates who have studied Mathematics as part of a degree – for example, you may have studied Mathematics as part of a joint honours programme Course Fees: or as part of a physics-related degree. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- module You will have the opportunity to work on projects directly linked to the programme team’s own research, which includes work of both a theoretical and practical nature. You Campus: will also have access to specialist mathematics computing facilities and a well-stocked Chester Campus library, including electronic resources. Contact: We have a number of resources in place to facilitate part-time study, and we welcome Name: Dr Jason Roberts enquiries from people who wish to pursue their academic studies while remaining in Title: Programme Leader employment. We also invite you to contact us if you are someone who would ordinarily Telephone: 01244 513362 fi nd it diffi cult to attend timetabled lectures at Chester. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules We encourage you to visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mathematics for an indicative list of popular module choices, and to contact us directly should you wish to speak with us about how module choices can be tailored to meet your own specifi c needs. ■ Teaching and Assessment We employ a variety of study methods, such as lectures, tutorials, problem-solving classes and workshops. Assessment is through a combination of examination and coursework, including worksheets, investigations and small projects. Your dissertation will give you the opportunity to work on a larger research project. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants would normally be expected to hold a Mathematics-related fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours). We sometimes interview applicants prior to acceptance on the course to ensure that they have the necessary mathematical background.

50 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mathematics Programme and Project Management Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Project, Risk and Lean Management methods apply to businesses and Department/Faculty: organisations of all sizes and are crucial to providing good management practice. School of Computer Science, Mathematics and Business Our MSc incorporates the Offi ce of Government (OGC) qualifi cations PRINCE2® Computing, Faculty of Applied and Management of Risk® to build your confi dence in running complex projects Sciences within your organisation. Start Date: The University of Chester off ers a unique opportunity to study Programme and Project Rolling entry, start once accepted Management – including PRINCE2®, Management of Risk® and P3O – with a UK Offi ce of Course Fees: Government Commerce (OGC) Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- These qualifi cations are validated and rigorously assessed annually by the external body, APMG module – an agent of the OGC. Campus: One distinctive feature of our courses is that they are delivered by a university, and not a training Distance Learning with company – a fact that has attracted many delegates. occasional Chester Campus visits We have had numerous requests, both from overseas and home markets, to provide wider and Contact: deeper academic courses in these subjects which will lead to a Masters award, with optional Name: Garfi eld Southall exams in any of the above external qualifi cations. Title: Head of School Our MSc will take you beyond the OGC qualifi cations to build your confi dence in running Telephone: 01244 512210 complex projects within your organisation, or give you that extra edge when applying for Email: [email protected] project management posts. ■ Modules For information • Introduction to Project Management • Leading People Through Change+ about Work Based • PRINCE2® Project Management** and its context • P3O ** + and Integrative • Management of Risk®** and its context • Research Methods+ Studies (WBIS), please see • Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma • OBASHI+ page 148 or go to: • Finance for Project Managers+ • Negotiated Learning Module – www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis • NLP+ based upon your work aspirations+ • PPM Software Skills+ • Dissertation (Triple-module) ** Option to include APMG PRINCE2® / Management of Risk Foundation® and Practitioner / P3O courses and examinations and supporting academic modules. + Optional module. ■ Teaching and Assessment You will enjoy a mix of distance learning and quarterly weekend visits to the University of Chester. Much of the early study is guided via one-to-one communication with the module tutor. Full accreditation is given for experience you may have previously gained in your workplace. Assessment is a mixture of written assignment and exams. ■ Entry Requirements A fi rst degree is required, although people with extensive programme and project management experience will also be considered.

For further information visit the website: 51 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/programme-and-project-management Risk Analysis / Risk Management* Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: up to 3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The analysis and management of risk is of increasing importance in many fi elds, School of Computer Science, and is seen as essential by many employers and organisations who wish to protect Mathematics and Business their operational objectives from uncertain events and ambiguous or insuffi cient Computing, Faculty of Applied information. Sciences This programme addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of risk Start Date: management. Full-time: September 2013 Part-time: September 2013 / Because of the wide diversity of applications for risk analysis and management, our January 2014 programme has been designed to be multidisciplinary and includes the study of risk in many of the most important application areas. The programme caters for graduates with a Course Fees: range of experience and skills in risk management. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- module A number of the modules are delivered by our New Technology Initiative (NTI) unit, which is the only accredited training organisation for management of risk linked to a UK university, Campus: and there is an opportunity during the course to gain professional accreditation in addition Chester Campus to academic credit. Contact: In addition to studying theoretical and practical aspects of risk, you will gain key transferable Name: Dr Gareth Wyn Roberts skills in IT and the ability to produce reports and presentations to a professional standard. Title: Programme Leader Telephone: 01244 511516 The substantial project dissertation will allow you to develop a particular topic of interest Email: which may be of direct relevance to your employment. [email protected] ■ Modules Modules are delivered by a multidisciplinary team and include the study of risk in many of *Subject to Validation the most important applications, including project management, eBusiness and fi nance. The project dissertation will give you an opportunity to develop your particular interests. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/risk-analysis ■ Teaching and Assessment We employ a variety of study methods, such as lectures, tutorials, problem-solving classes and workshops. Assessment is through a combination of examination and coursework, including worksheets, investigations and small projects. The dissertation assessment will give you the opportunity to work individually on a larger research project. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants would normally be expected to hold a fi rst degree (minimum second class honours) from a recognised university in a numerate subject such as fi nance, economics, management science, mathematics, engineering, computer science, geography or other suitable science degrees. We welcome applications from mature students with an interest in risk management.

52 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/risk-analysis The Riverside Innovation Centre (RIC) is based at the University of Chester’s Riverside Campus and is dedicated to inspiring and developing business potential. If you would like to know more about becoming self- employed, have an idea for a business or want to get your business up and running, the RIC can help you. Opportunities to learn • Develop your business awareness skills through an intensive Business Boost Boot Camp, delivered by business experts and entrepreneurs. • Our Innovation Platforms Programme pulls together knowledge from the University of Chester and expertise from the business community to deliver valuable, practical, free business support. Opportunities for success • Our Business Planning Programme will give you the tools to turn your idea into a reality. • We can advise you how you could commercialise your research and use your expertise in business. • We can give you information on Business Development Grants and Entrepreneurship Award funding. Opportunities to network • The RIC is a creative environment where you can network with our on-site partners: Blue Orchid; West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce; and Cheshire West and Chester Council. • Meet with others to share your ideas in our Networking Lounge. Opportunities to innovate • If you have a business idea, you can apply for an Accelerator – free offi ce space, along with bespoke business support – to develop it. • Our Incubation units provide space for start-ups where you can work alongside like-minded entrepreneurs in a supportive environment.

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53 Conservation and Regeneration

Although we were established in 1839, we are a forward-looking institution, and we have long acknowledged the delicate balance between preserving what we already have and embracing change and development. If you are interested in sustainability, in all of its dimensions, we offer you a choice of postgraduate programmes with a special focus on Conservation Biology and Urban Regeneration.

Applied Wildlife Conservation ...... 57 Regeneration for Practitioners ...... 60 Applied Wildlife Forensics ...... 58 Wildlife Conservation ...... 61 Conservation in Practice ...... 59

If you are interested in sustainability, you may also wish to consider the postgraduate programme delivered by our Department of Geography and Development Studies (see page 43).

54 55 Find out more below about research opportunities within Conservation and Regeneration: Biological Sciences The Department of Biological Sciences’ research is underpinned by a diverse range of staff research interests. There are a number of external bodies who collaborate with us, including: Countess of Chester Hospital, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, National Blood Service and Chester Zoo. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: biomedical science, clinical science, metabolic stress, population genetics, and animal behaviour. Further information: Professor John Williams Email: [email protected] Website: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Biological Sciences’. Geography and Development Studies There is a strong research culture in Geography and Development Studies, a department ranked 11th (out of 67) in The Guardian University Guide 2013. Staff research interests include hazards, sustainability, pedagogy, GIS, geoecology, quaternary studies, migrants and refugees, housing and regeneration, and health in the developing world. We are keen to hear from prospective students who would like to pursue research in any of these areas. As a research student you will be able to work alongside academic staff in a stimulating and vibrant research environment that facilitates the interchange of ideas, and that helps to ensure an excellent record of successful completion. Our current and recently completed PhD projects include: rural justice within rural multi-functionality: does rural proofing work?; the effects of globalisation on rural households in Vietnam; tsunami hazard mapping in Jamaica; sustainability in UK Higher Education; limestone pavement classification; and vegetation dynamics in Spanish badlands. Further information: Professor Roy Alexander Email: [email protected]

56 Applied Wildlife Conservation Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Conservation of wildlife has become ever more urgent in today’s world. With this Department/Faculty: comes a rapidly growing demand for people with highly developed academic Department of Biological Sciences, and practical skills to apply to this problem at local, national and international Faculty of Applied Sciences levels. Start Date: We aim to off er a solid grounding in the more applied aspects of wildlife conservation in September 2013 this short programme, which is designed to update or further develop your existing skills. Course Fees: This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research on www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- key species and habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld. module Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment Campus: for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and they value fundamental Chester Campus identifi cation skills. Contact: ■ Modules Name: Dr Lottie Hosie Title: Programme Leader You will study Habitat Perspectives in Wildlife Conservation via fi eld-based work, and you Telephone: 01244 513057 will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are Email: [email protected] valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. In addition, the understudied area of behaviour and welfare in wildlife conservation is a focus of the course. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-conservation ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching mainly takes place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning. Coursework will help you to develop a wide variety of skills. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A good 2:2 degree in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) is required as a minimum. We would expect students to have a keen interest in the area and preferably some relevant experience. An interview may also be required.

For further information visit the website: 57 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-conservation Applied Wildlife Forensics Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Conservation of wildlife has become ever more urgent in today’s world. With this Department of Biological Sciences, comes a rapidly growing demand for people with highly developed academic Faculty of Applied Sciences and practical skills to apply to this problem at local, national and international Start Date: levels. September 2013 We off er this novel area of wildlife conservation in a short programme to update or further Course Fees: develop your existing skills. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- and lab-based research. module Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment Campus: for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and have helped to lead the Chester Campus development of Wildlife Forensics as an academic subject area, having held the fi rst Contact: international conference in October 2010. You will have the opportunity to work closely with staff in this exciting area. Name: Dr Lottie Hosie Title: Programme Leader ■ Modules Telephone: 01244 513057 Email: [email protected] You will study Wildlife Crime, supported by Conservation Genetics – a unique combination which is not off ered elsewhere. You will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-forensics ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching mainly takes place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning. Coursework will help you to develop a wide variety of skills. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A good 2:2 degree in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) is required as a minimum. We would expect students to have a keen interest in the area and preferably some relevant experience. An interview may also be required.

58 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-forensics Conservation in Practice Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Conservation of wildlife has become ever more urgent in today’s world. With this Department/Faculty: comes a rapidly growing demand for people with highly developed academic Department of Biological Sciences, and practical skills to apply to this problem at local, national and international Faculty of Applied Sciences levels. Start Date: We aim to off er a solid grounding in the more practical aspects of wildlife conservation in this September 2013 short programme, which is designed to update or further develop your existing skills. This will Course Fees: be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research on key species and www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld. module Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for Campus: conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and they value fundamental identifi cation skills. Chester Campus They will also focus on the development of your professional skills and profi le for your future Contact: career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with practitioners in the fi eld through Name: Dr Lottie Hosie a mini-conference. Title: Programme Leader ■ Modules Telephone: 01244 513057 Email: [email protected] You will study Habitat Perspectives in Wildlife Conservation via fi eld-based work, and you will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. A mini-conference will give you insight into the fi elds of employment in this area. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/conservation-in-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching mainly takes place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning. Coursework will help you to develop a wide variety of skills. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A good 2:2 degree in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) is required as a minimum. We would expect students to have a keen interest in the area and preferably some relevant experience. An interview may also be required.

For further information visit the website: 59 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/conservation-in-practice Regeneration for Practitioners Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Regeneration is concerned with the physical, social, environmental and economic Department of Geography and development of communities. It is central to the work of a wide range of public, Development Studies, Faculty of private and voluntary sector agencies, including local authorities, registered Social Sciences social landlords and community based agencies. Regeneration provides a central Start Date: role in creating sustainable communities. Flexible This programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve your skills, Course Fees: knowledge and understanding of a range of regeneration-related disciplines, enabling you www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- to make a key contribution to the work of your organisation. module Delivered through the University of Chester’s unique Work Based and Integrative Studies Campus: (WBIS) framework, the Regeneration for Practitioners programme provides unique Chester Campus – Distance and individually negotiated learning pathways to meet your needs and those of your Learning organisation. Contact: Unlike all other university-level regeneration programmes, on this course you will be able to Name: Dr Martin McNally devise your own programme of learning. The emphasis is on using theory to inform practice. Title: Programme Leader You can also claim credit for prior work-based experience and learning as well as certifi cated Telephone: 01244 511791 learning. Email: [email protected] Further details are available at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/regeneration-for-practitioners Awards available are: • Postgraduate Certifi cate (WBIS) – 3 modules For information • Postgraduate Diploma (WBIS) – 6 modules about Work Based • MA/MSc (WBIS) – 12 modules and Integrative Studies (WBIS), please see ■ Modules page 148 or go to: In addition to developing a programme of study that is specifi c to your needs, you will www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis have access to a wide range of existing WBIS modules, and will study topics such as Urban and Regional Regeneration Policy, The Economic Functioning of the City, Social Exclusion, and Financial Management for Regeneration. ■ Teaching and Assessment The programme is delivered through a mixture of workshops, face-to-face tutorials and an online Virtual Learning Environment. You will be assessed through assignments which are individually negotiated with tutors to ensure learning is relevant to your needs. Your tutors will give you feedback on drafts of your work. ■ Entry Requirements You should normally have a good fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent. In addition, we actively encourage practitioners without formal qualifi cations but with considerable regeneration experience to talk to us about making an application for this programme. Where relevant, students are also able to acquire credits at undergraduate level in advance of progressing to postgraduate level.

60 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/regeneration-for-practitioners Wildlife Conservation Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Conservation of wildlife has become ever more urgent in today’s world. With this Department/Faculty: comes a rapidly growing demand for people with highly developed academic Department of Biological Sciences, and practical skills to apply to this problem at local, national and international Faculty of Applied Sciences levels. Start Date: We aim to build on and consolidate existing skills/knowledge and off er a solid grounding in September 2013 wildlife conservation through advanced academic study of key theoretical areas and practical Course Fees: applications of this knowledge. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- and lab-based research on key species and habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld. module Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for Campus: conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and have helped to lead the development of Chester Campus Wildlife Conservation as an academic subject area, holding the fi rst international conference in Contact: October 2010. Name: Dr Lottie Hosie As part of your programme you will carry out fi eld and lab work that gives you insight into Title: Programme Leader key research in these areas. We will also focus on the development of your professional skills Telephone: 01244 513057 and profi le for your future career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with Email: [email protected] practitioners in the fi eld. ■ Modules You will study Wildlife Crime, supported by Conservation Genetics – a unique combination which is not off ered elsewhere. In addition, the understudied area of welfare in conservation is a focus and you will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wildlife-conservation ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching will mainly take place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning. Coursework will help you to develop a wide variety of skills. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A good 2:2 degree in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) is required as a minimum. We would expect students to have a keen interest in the area and preferably some relevant experience. An interview may also be required.

For further information visit the website: 61 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wildlife-conservation Education

Teaching and learning lie at the core of human activity, and are central to the mission of the University. Teaching prepares others for life and has a positive impact on them on a daily basis, and we are attentive to the significant role that this plays in wider society, which is reflected in the broad range of professional programmes we are able to offer you.

Creativity and Education for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education Professions ...... 65 (PGCE) Primary with Qualified Teacher Dyslexia Research and Practice ...... 66 Status (QTS) ...... 72 Early Childhood ...... 67 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary with Qualified Education (Leadership and Management) .. 68 Teacher Status (QTS) ...... 73 Inclusion and Marginalisation ...... 69 Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Education ...... 74 Practice with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) ...... 70 Professional Education ...... 75 Postgraduate Certificate in Education Teaching and Learning ...... 76 (PGCE) Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) ...... 71 Doctor of Education (EdD) ...... 77

62 63 Find out more below about research opportunities within Education: Education The Faculty of Education and Children’s Services has developed interdisciplinary research with the themes of interagency working and trans-professionalism; teacher education in policy and practice; and creativity in educational contexts. Staff research interests also cover inclusion, citizenship and the relationship between sport and education. The Research Unit for Trans-professionalism in the Public Services offers a unique focus in evaluating the challenges in policy and practice in inter-agency work. Research is currently being developed in the area of creative strategies to integrate children’s services. Our research team is committed to developing a new generation of researchers through theory-informed practitioner enquiry into teacher education. Staff and students have been developed through participating in the ESRC TLRP-funded Teacher Education Research Network (TERN) in the North West. You will be offered research supervision in a wide range of areas, and we are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in one of our areas of specialism. Further information: Emma Godding Email: [email protected] or Professor Rob Hulme Email: [email protected] Social Policy Our Social Policy Research Group is an inter-disciplinary team spanning the fields of Education, Health and Applied Social Science. Research is based around a passionate group of staff, research students, postdoctoral workers and research collaborators from the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, Health and Social Care, and Social Science. We have strong areas of work on professionalism in education and health and social work, policy studies in education and health, globalisation, citizenship and creativity. We have also met with success in RAE 2008, where 40% of our research was deemed to be of a quality recognised internationally. We provide a stimulating and supportive research environment where expert supervisors will support your development; you will have access to excellent resources; and you will have the opportunity to attend regular research seminars. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: global and international social policy; trans-professionalism and inter-agency working; professionalism in the Public Services. Further information: Emma Godding Email: [email protected] or Professor Rob Hulme Email: [email protected]

64 Creativity and Education for the Professions Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Creativity and Education for the Professions is an advanced degree programme Department/Faculty: for graduates and a wide range of professionals who want to develop or enhance CPD Department, Faculty their skills and knowledge as creative workers within a professional context. of Education and Children’s Services; and Faculty of Arts and Our programme is innovative in that we make a direct link in practice and theory between the Media arts, education and the professions. Start Date: We foster experimental thinking and practice at the heart of our programme. We especially, but September 2013 not exclusively, focus on the in-between spaces that traverse the disciplines and professions Course Fees: fostering innovation, through creative thinking and authorship in the fi elds of experimental creative practice. You will collaborate across the arts disciplines, locating creative practice in an www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- interdisciplinary context. module Campus: You will experience learning that fosters creative potential through studio and performance Riverside Campus and Kingsway practice. You will also have the opportunity to increase specialisation in the area you fi nd particularly interesting as you move through the programme. Buildings Contact: Workshops, seminars, lectures and specialist facilities across the two faculties will encourage Name: Lynn Sampson the exploration of ideas in a wide variety of practice-based disciplines. Title: Director of Partnerships ■ Modules Telephone: 01244 512734 Our modules focus on the professional and theoretical contexts of performance – including Email: [email protected] drama, fi ne art, dance, and sport and PE (including research methods). They also encourage an interrogation of personal and peer practice. You will have the opportunity to pursue practical individual projects, as well as study the creative process and how the work might be documented for dissemination and use in future professional contexts. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work within cultural and professional contexts to further your practice. ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be encouraged to listen to and discuss diff erent perspectives and act on them to become a more eff ective refl ective practitioner. The programme includes a range of approaches to learning and teaching, including: • Lectures • Group work • Practical workshops • Directed tasks • Written assignments • Research • Personal refl exion and contextual refl ection • Formative peer assessment • Formative self-assessment ■ Entry Requirements We would expect students to have a fi rst degree within a creative subject or a degree and experience of working in a creative or educational setting. However, students who do not have a degree but have experience in the area will be interviewed and assessed on their ability.

For further information visit the website: 65 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creativity Dyslexia Research and Practice Course Duration: Part-time: 6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association Approved Teacher Status of the British Dyslexia Association Approved Practitioner Status of the British Dyslexia Association

Department/Faculty: In 2009, ‘Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia Faculty of Education and and Literacy Diffi culties’ was published, and one recommendation was to build Children’s Services capacity within schools and improve access to specialist, high-quality support for Start Date: pupils with dyslexia. Our course addresses this and also off ers accreditation by January 2013 the British Dyslexia Association (BDA). Course Fees: This course provides bespoke training for practitioners in their settings. As a result of www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- participating, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of dyslexia to be able to module make a real diff erence to children and colleagues in your school and community of practice. You will also strengthen your confi dence to participate in debate around dyslexic issues and, Campus: should you wish to do so, add capacity for potential for your professional career development. Riverside Campus Contact: Approved Teacher Status of the BDA will allow you to identify, informally assess and teach Name: Rachael Bate learners who are dyslexic. You will become a ‘Specialist Teacher’ or a ‘Specialist Practitioner’. Title: Administrative Assistant Associate Member of the BDA will allow you to formally assess for dyslexia and recommend Telephone: 01244 511752 special access arrangements. Email: [email protected] For further information, please go to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp ■ Modules During the course you will increase your knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and identifi cation. You will be able to conduct psychometric assessment to identify learners who are dyslexic, or you will develop a broad understanding of the wider issues of being dyslexic. In addition, you will conduct a dissertation around a chosen theme. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be expected to attend six face-to-face weekend schools each year, including group sessions and tutorial support. Teaching presentations and course materials are downloadable from the University’s website. You will be expected to follow up reading and commit to individual study independently. Assessment is through case studies and essays related to your practice. ■ Entry Requirements To apply you need: • QTS (Qualifi ed Teacher Status) • non-QTS with relevant experience • the support of your setting.

66 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp Early Childhood Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA in Early Childhood is designed to meet the interests of a wide range of Department/Faculty: participants from nurseries, universities, colleges, schools and local authorities. Faculty of Education and The programme also caters for professionals from backgrounds outside Children’s Services education such as children’s services and health and social care. Start Date: Our programme is highly relevant to practice and to the exploration and development of September 2013 professional work in a range of settings. The programme will enable you to research key Course Fees: issues of personal interest in the fi eld of early childhood. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- You will study the taught modules of the programme as a member of a group. Tutorial module support is also a key feature. The programme off ers you the opportunity to work with Campus: active researchers in particular fi elds of expertise, including child development, additional Riverside Campus needs and inclusion, digital technology in the early years, and international perspectives Contact: on early childhood. Name: Heather Macdonald Our course has been structured to integrate with the work patterns of busy professionals. Title: Programme Leader You will use web-based materials, email and scanned sources, and be supported with Telephone: 01244 511596 direct contact concentrated in six weekend schools, twice termly, throughout the year on Email: Friday evenings and Saturdays. [email protected] ■ Modules Modules cover a wide range of topic areas, including child development, leadership and management, technology and childhood, current issues for 21st century children, and researching early childhood. Within each module you will have the opportunity to apply topics to your own areas of personal interest. For full details of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/early-childhood ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a number of learning and teaching strategies, including lectures, seminars, workshops and online learning. In addition, you will have opportunities for face-to-face and online tutorial support. We use a wide range of assessment methods, including digital presentations, essays and case studies. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should normally hold a fi rst degree with a minimum second class honours, or equivalent, in an area broadly related to early childhood. Those with a degree in a diff erent area but with a strong interest in early childhood will also be considered.

For further information visit the website: 67 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/early-childhood Education (Leadership and Management) Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The challenge for schools is to develop diff erent levels of leadership from subject Faculty of Education and leaders to headship. This programme allows emerging leaders and those in leadership Children’s Services roles to critically refl ect on own professional practice. Participants will be encouraged Start Date: to display scholarly rigour in exploring contextually relevant issues. September 2013 / January 2014 The philosophy for learning on the MA Education (Leadership and Management) links / May 2014 professional practice, theories of leadership and school-based enquiry for improvement. Course Fees: It takes as its central premise the understanding that managing people is perhaps the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- most important aspect of successful leadership. module If you engage in the programme you will: Campus: • develop your critical thinking skills and become a more refl ective practitioner Riverside Campus • be able to articulate informed opinions with confi dence and conviction • work with your peers as part of a ‘learning community’ Contact: • become a confi dent researcher who will be aware of theoretical frameworks and Name: Richard Betts current political agendas Title: CPD Administrator • be more confi dent and eff ective in leadership roles. Telephone: 01244 512592 Email: [email protected] The programme facilitates critical refl ection on practice for those who have already successfully completed National Professional Qualifi cation for Headship (NPQH) and who wish to complete a Masters qualifi cation to strengthen their professional profi le. The For information University awards 60 credits to holders of NPQH. about Work Based and Integrative ■ Modules Studies (WBIS), please see This pathway off ers a variety of modules that explore aspects of leadership. Modules on page 148 or go to: off er include: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis • Critical Thinking for Leadership • Leading through Eff ective Teams • Mentoring and Coaching in Educational Settings • Emotionally Intelligent Leadership You will also have the opportunity to conduct action research in your own settings. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education ■ Teaching and Assessment Our course is taught twice termly on Friday evenings and Saturdays at the University’s Riverside Campus, as well as at schools across the North West. The module assessments within the programme are generally designed to focus on a work-based product or process that is part of your normal work and development and is integral to a range of professional practice. For a full list of assessment modes, visit: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education ■ Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirement is a fi rst degree. A recognised teaching qualifi cation and a fi rst degree will allow automatic entry. Other candidates will be asked to attend an interview. 68 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education Inclusion and Marginalisation Course Duration: Part-time: 3-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Offi cial policy and practice about inclusion might be commendable. It might be Department/Faculty: based on exceptional administrative experience and expert knowledge. But how Faculty of Education and is it understood by those on the receiving end? How is it experienced as lived Children’s Services reality? What does it mean for individuals and communities? Especially for the Start Date: marginalised? September 2013 Education is supposed to be about more than knowledge. It is supposed to be about Course Fees: experience and the power to change. But what if your experiences don’t count? What if www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- this means knowledge that might change your life for the better is simply not available module to you? Campus: At the University of Chester, our Inclusion and Marginalisation programme explores these Riverside Campus issues from a variety of exciting and rigorous perspectives, and will help you to research Contact: forms of marginalisation and inclusion with an emphasis on local experience. Name: Richard Betts Perhaps you are a teacher or other educationalist, or work in local government, or for a Title: Programme Administrator charity, or in some form of public service. Perhaps you are simply interested in individuals Telephone: 01244 512592 and groups of people who are marginalised. Most importantly, if you want to be part of Email: [email protected] a developing body of critical understanding about inclusion and marginalisation, on an innovative and exciting programme, and have supportive tutors in a friendly environment, our Inclusion and Marginalisation programme is precisely where you need to be. ■ Modules Some modules you can choose to study include: • Ethnographic Studies of Marginalising Cultures and Marginalised People • Critical Analysis of Policy Making and Practice in Relation to Inclusion and Marginalisation • Marginalisation Through Language and Through Communication Diffi culties • Marginalisation Through Autism For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ma-incm ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching and assessment takes place in an exciting range of forms, which are designed to stimulate and best support your learning, and include podcasts, presentations, journals, interviews, written assignments, seminars and tutorials. ■ Entry Requirements It is not essential that you have a fi rst degree to gain entry to this MA programme. Following submission of an application, candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Programme Team.

For further information visit the website: 69 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ma-incm Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional Faculty of Education and Children’s Status (EYPS) combines the opportunity to achieve a Postgraduate Certifi cate Services and EYPS. EYPS is a status awarded to successful candidates who have Start Date: demonstrated eff ective personal practice and leadership skills while working September 2013 in the Early Years sector. Course Fees: Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practice with EYPS refl ects the national www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- agenda for developing a new children’s workforce and securing children’s rights to have module access to highly qualifi ed Early Years Practitioners. Campus: This is an intensive one-year, full-time (fi ve-day-week) programme of study and work- Riverside Campus based learning, with mentor support. Contact: The programme is fully funded and attracts a study bursary for students eligible to work Name: Heather Macdonald as Early Years Professionals in the UK. Title: Programme Leader Telephone: 01244 511596 It is generally accepted that, as this is a professional programme, those awarded Early Email: [email protected] Years Professional Status (EYPS) will enter the workforce as lead professionals. There will be opportunities to continue to work towards the award of a Masters degree and beyond to Doctorate-level study for suitably qualifi ed candidates. Some may enter the fi eld of research and others may be interested in lecturing or advisory roles. ■ Modules You will study three modules at Masters level, covering topics such as child development; supporting young children’s learning and development; refl ective practice; leading and managing Early Years practice; and safeguarding children. In addition, you will also work towards meeting the standards for EYPS. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eyps ■ Teaching and Assessment Initially, you will spend two days each week in University lectures, seminars and tutorials and on independent study, and three days each week in placement, rising to four days in placement later in the year. Assessment for the Postgraduate Certifi cate is by coursework, and the professional standards for EYPS are assessed in placement by externally appointed assessors. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should hold a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) and have some experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity. A minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics is also required. All applicants will be interviewed and required to have enhanced CRB clearance.

70 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eyps Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: PGCE with recommendation for QTS (includes 60 credits at Masters level)

The aim of this programme is to prepare you to enter the teaching profession as a Department/Faculty: confi dent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and refl ective professional. We believe we Faculty of Education and achieve this by integrating our University-based training with the training in our partner Children’s Services schools. This programme was judged Outstanding in the recent Ofsted inspection. Start Date: Our course focuses on teaching and learning in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, and places September 2013 great emphasis on children’s learning and pedagogy. Course Fees: Our tutors have a wealth of experience of working with children and are passionate about their www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- subjects. Many of your tutors will be active researchers in their areas. module Your University-based training will cover subjects across the Early Years Foundation Stage and Campus: National Curriculum, and will be enhanced by sessions in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and Warrington Campus though attendance at various conferences. Contact: There will be the opportunity to develop a Subject Specialism through extended work in the Name: PGCE Admissions University and our Partnership schools. Telephone: 01244 511000 Email: [email protected] During the course there will be opportunities to spend time in Key Stage 2. In some instances, there will be opportunities to spend time in Forest School settings and Special Needs settings. You will also undertake visits to museums and other educational centres to explore their role in supporting children’s learning. ■ Modules The three academic modules involve studying Core and Foundation curriculum areas and Professional Development Education (PDE). PDE considers principles of learning, teaching and assessment; promoting positive relationships with colleagues and parents/carers; and behaviour management. The two school-based training modules involve training across two Key Stages. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years ■ Teaching and Assessment The programme is delivered through: • University-based lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials • school-based training periods. Modules are assessed through assignments at Masters level and school-based training is assessed through observation and formal reports. You must meet all of the Teachers’ Standards set by the Teaching Agency in order to be recommended for Qualifi ed Teacher Status. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are invited from graduates with a good honours degree (normally 2:1), or from students in the fi nal year of their degree. For full entry requirements please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years The deadline for PGCE applications is set by the Graduate Teacher Training Register (GTTR). Please refer to www.gttr.ac.uk for the offi cial closing dates.

For further information visit the website: 71 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: PGCE with recommendation for QTS (includes 60 credits at Masters level)

Department/Faculty: The aim of this programme is to prepare you to enter the teaching profession Faculty of Education and as a confi dent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and refl ective professional. We Children’s Services believe we achieve this by integrating our University-based training with the Start Date: training in our partner schools. This programme was judged Outstanding in the September 2013 recent Ofsted inspection. Course Fees: Our course focuses on teaching and learning in Key Stages 1 and 2, and places great www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- emphasis on children’s learning and pedagogy. module Our tutors have a wealth of experience of working with children and are passionate about Campus: their subjects. Many of your tutors will be active researchers in their areas. Riverside Campus Your University-based training will cover subjects across the National Curriculum, and will Contact: be enhanced by sessions in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and conference attendance. Name: PGCE Admissions There will be the opportunity to develop a Subject Specialism through extended work in Telephone: 01244 511000 the University and in one of our Partnership schools. Email: [email protected] During the course you will also have opportunities to spend time in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 3 and, in some instances, a Special Needs setting. In addition, you will undertake visits to museums and other educational settings, for example Forest Schools, to explore their role in supporting children’s learning. ■ Modules The three academic modules involve studying Core and Foundation curriculum areas and Professional Development Education (PDE). PDE considers principles of learning, teaching and assessment; promoting positive relationships with colleagues and parents/carers; and behaviour management. The two school-based training modules involve training across two Key Stages. For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary ■ Teaching and Assessment University-based sessions are predominantly workshop and seminar based, with some lectures. Modules are assessed through assignments at Masters level. School-based work is assessed via observation and formal reports. You must meet all of the Teachers’ Standards set by the Teaching Agency in order to be recommended for Qualifi ed Teacher Status. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are invited from graduates with a good honours degree (normally 2:1), or from students in the fi nal year of their degree. For full entry requirements please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary The deadline for PGCE applications is set by the Graduate Teacher Training Register (GTTR). Please refer to www.gttr.ac.uk for the offi cial closing dates.

72 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: PGCE with recommendation for QTS (includes 60 credits at Masters level)

Subjects currently allocated by the Teaching Agency include Drama, Mathematics, Department/Faculty: Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish), Physical Education, Religious Education, Faculty of Education and Science with Biology, Science with Chemistry, and Science with Physics. Children’s Services 60 days’ University-based training involves the following: Start Date: • Two weeks in University at the beginning of the PGCE Programme in September in an September 2013 induction programme. Course Fees: • Every Friday from September to February developing your subject knowledge with the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- help of specialist subject tutors and partnership school mentors. module • Tutorial sessions. Your designated tutor will work with you to set targets to develop your skills and knowledge in a progressive, meaningful manner. Campus: • Alongside this, you will follow a Professional Development Programme. Riverside Campus 120 days’ school-based training involves the following: Contact: • You will be mentored, guided and observed by a Subject Mentor. Name: Jenn Simmonds • A Professional Mentor will manage your training programme in school. Title: PGCE Secondary • Your subject tutor will visit you during your school-based training and provide support Programme Leader, University through observation, feedback and shared target setting. Based Training During your University- and school-based training you will be required to compile evidence of Email: [email protected] the Teachers’ Standards, and evidence of critical refl ection. Name: Steve Tones Title: PGCE Secondary ■ Modules Programme Leader University-based modules PR7781, PR7782 and PR7783 are all assessed at Masters level Email: [email protected] by assignment. Two of the assignments consider professional aspects of teaching, and one allows for investigation into subject knowledge and pedagogy. School-based modules PR0005 and PR0006 are assessed against the Teachers’ Standards (Teaching Agency). ■ Teaching and Assessment University-based training is assessed School-based training is assessed through: holistically through: • attendance and participation • mentor and tutor observations • assignments • a Standards Profi le Log detailing • directed tasks evidence set against the QTS • analysis of ongoing needs linked to Teaching Standards target setting. • several review points. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should: • hold a fi rst degree (minimum of a 2:1 degree for non-shortage subjects or a minimum of a 2:2 degree for shortage subjects) • have 10 days’ experience or more in a state school • GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade C. The deadline for PGCE applications is set by the Graduate Teacher Training Register (GTTR). Please refer to www.gttr.ac.uk for the offi cial closing dates.

For further information visit the website: 73 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: up to 3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The role of educators is key to improving professional practice, by developing Faculty of Health and Social Care the workforce to meet the rapidly changing demands of service provision. This Start Date: programme will enable you to engage with current educational theory and September 2013 / February 2014 pedagogical research, to develop an in-depth understanding of professional education. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The overarching aim of our Professional Education programme is to produce competent, module independent educators, who are able to develop and deliver professional education across Campus: a variety of settings, within an inter-agency context. This will appeal to educationalists Riverside Campus and off site and expert practitioners, nationally and internationally, working within the independent, delivery private and public sectors. Undertaking this programme will prepare you to develop and deliver programmes of study relevant to your own profession. Contact: Name: Janice Gidman Within this inter-professional programme, you will refl ect on your own learning and Title: Senior Teaching Fellow/ apply this to practice throughout. You will be encouraged and supported to turn written Programme Leader assignments into publications and, on graduation, you will be prepared for an education Telephone: 01244 513384 role in either practice or academic settings. Email: [email protected] This is a well-established programme which is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Higher Education Academy. There are progression opportunities on completion of the programme to Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Education awards. ■ Modules Our programme will equip you with knowledge and skills relevant to your own specifi c context of practice. The modules will include pedagogical theory, research and practice, as well as assessment, evaluation and curriculum development. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education ■ Teaching and Assessment You will experience a variety of learning, teaching and assessment methods to promote your personal and professional development and application to practice. This will include refl ection, seminars, and experiential, problem-based, online, peer and self-directed learning. Learning during the course is a dynamic process, with a particular focus on inter- professional learning. ■ Entry Requirements • A degree or equivalent, which will normally be 2:1 or above. Candidates without a fi rst degree but with exceptional professional experience and evidence of the ability to study at Masters level will also be considered. • Contemporary professional experience with access to learners. • IELTS level 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band.

74 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education Professional Education Course Duration: Full-time: 2 years Part-time: up to 6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MEd Postgraduate Diploma

The role of educators is key to improving professional practice, by developing Department/Faculty: the workforce to meet the rapidly changing demands of service provision. This Faculty of Health and Social Care programme will enable you to engage with, and contribute to, current educational Start Date: theory and pedagogical research, to develop an in-depth understanding of September 2013 / February 2014 professional education. Course Fees: The overarching aim of our Professional Education programme is to produce competent, www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- independent educators, who are able to develop and deliver professional education across module a variety of settings, within an inter-agency context. This will appeal to educationalists and Campus: expert practitioners, nationally and internationally, working within independent, private Riverside Campus and off site and public sectors. Undertaking this programme will prepare you to lead programme delivery development and to engage with pedagogical research, within your own profession. Contact: Within this inter-professional programme, you will refl ect on your own learning and Name: Janice Gidman apply this to practice throughout. You will be encouraged and supported to turn written Title: Senior Teaching Fellow/ assignments into publications and, on graduation, you will be prepared for an education Programme Leader role in either practice or academic settings. Telephone: 01244 513384 This is a well-established programme which is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Email: [email protected] Council and Higher Education Academy. ■ Modules Our programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead professional education programmes. The modules include pedagogical theory, research and practice, as well as assessment, evaluation, curriculum development, leadership, research and a pedagogical research dissertation. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education ■ Teaching and Assessment You will experience a variety of learning, teaching and assessment methods to promote your personal and professional development and application to practice. This will include refl ection, seminars, and experiential, problem-based, online, peer and self-directed learning. Learning during the course is a dynamic process, with a particular focus on inter- professional learning. ■ Entry Requirements • A degree or equivalent, which will normally be 2:1 or above. Candidates without a fi rst degree but with exceptional professional experience and evidence of the ability to study at Masters level will also be considered. • Contemporary professional experience with access to learners. • IELTS level 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band.

For further information visit the website: 75 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education Teaching and Learning Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our MA in Teaching and Learning is a taught school-based qualifi cation Faculty of Education and developed to help you extend your teaching skills, abilities and knowledge. Our Children’s Services programme provides a coherent, personalised and progressive framework for Start Date: the professional learning and career development of teachers. September 2013 / January 2014 The programme also has three specialist pathways in Maths, English and / May 2014 Science. Course Fees: During our programme you will use your experiences as a teaching professional to www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- critically refl ect on your own practice and develop confi dence in sharing good practice module and articulating new insights. Delivery is through taught sessions which foster lively Campus: debate and deliberate and contest issues that are relevant and current. Riverside Campus Specialist pathways in Maths, Science and English will allow you to engage in sustained Contact: research within your chosen area. Name: Richard Betts Title: CPD Administrator Using our excellent research facilities, local, national and international perspectives will Telephone: 01244 512592 be brought into focus. This will help you to understand issues within the fi eld of education and learning, and will benefi t the children and young people you teach. You will be given Email: [email protected] opportunities to assess up-to-date research fi ndings and how they complement or challenge current approaches, as well as pursuing your own research, which will be fully supported. Online resources and individual tutorials with lecturers in your chosen fi eld of study will support your learning and extend your knowledge and practice. ■ Modules Modules cover all aspects of working in educational contexts, including topics such as teaching; learning; assessment; curriculum development and inclusive practice; teamwork and distributed leadership in school contexts; coaching and professional development review; and child and adolescent development. For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL ■ Teaching and Assessment Our course is taught twice termly on Friday evenings and Saturdays at Riverside Campus, as well as at schools across the North West. Assessments focus on work-based products or processes that are part of your normal work and development and are integral to a range of professional practice. For a full list of assessment modes, visit: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL ■ Entry Requirements Minimum entry requirement is a fi rst degree. A recognised teaching qualifi cation and a fi rst degree will allow automatic entry. Other candidates will be asked to attend an interview.

76 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL Doctor of Education (EdD) Course Duration: Part-time: 4-7 years Who is this for? The EdD is for professionals working in universities, schools, government agencies or voluntary bodies who would like to research into any aspect of education, pedagogy, teaching or learning.

Research into education, pedagogy, teaching and learning continues to be at the Department/Faculty: forefront of cultural debates, since it helps us understand our values and the way Faculty of Education and our identities are formed. Our EdD is designed to support graduate professionals Children’s Services working across the education sector to conduct doctoral research into this Start Date: dynamic fi eld. September 2013 You will study under the guidance of our team of active researchers, who have Course Fees: international reputations in their fi eld, and who will support you throughout the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- programme. module The fi rst stages of the course comprise taught modules that are delivered at weekends Campus: and evenings to fi t in with the busy schedules of working professionals. You will study for Chester Campus these modules as a member of a group in which collaborative support for learning will Contact: be encouraged, and you will be furnished with the critical skills to enable you to conduct Name: Professor Jeff Adams research at doctoral level. Title: Programme Leader Group seminars, reading groups and workshops are held weekly in term-time to Telephone: 01244 511515 supplement the programme. You will be supported in selecting your research topics, and Email: [email protected] you will have thorough supervision as you conduct your research and develop your thesis in the fi nal stages of your study. ■ Modules Our modules focus on the theory and practice of your professional work in education. The six taught modules cover areas such as research methodologies, social theory, creativity, policy and philosophy. These will lead on to your thesis, which will enable you to conduct an extended research project into an aspect of your professional practice. For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-doctorate-in-education ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of written and practical coursework tasks and small-scale empirical research. You will be supported in defi ning the research questions that will underpin your research into an aspect of educational practice. The fi nal assessment will be based on your doctoral thesis and the accompanying viva. ■ Entry Requirements Normally students will have completed a Masters degree before enrolling on the Education Doctorate, and will be (or have been) working in an educational context.

For further information visit the website: 77 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-doctorate-in-education English

Whether you are immersed in the works of others or creating your own portfolio of work, the study of English will engender in you the ability to construct, create, decode and describe.

Creative Writing ...... 81 Nineteenth-Century Literature Modern and Contemporary Fiction ...... 82 and Culture ...... 83

78 79 Find out more below about research opportunities within English: English The Department of English offers programmes in literature, language and creative writing, providing its graduate community with a vibrant research culture. Staff in the Department have published over 20 authored books and editions in the last few years, as well as hosting international conferences on a variety of themes, including 17th-century literature, 19th-century literature, queer representations, Irish studies, representations of class in language and literature, and Holocaust representations. As a postgraduate student you will attend interdisciplinary and departmental research seminars and conferences. You will also be well supported in terms of expert supervision, equipment, facilities, generic and subject-specific research training and financial support for attending conferences. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: Renaissance literature; Restoration and 18th-century literature; Romanticism; Victorian literature; Modernism; 20th-century and contemporary literature; Irish literature; South African fiction; literary theory; gender studies; film adaptation; English language and linguistics; creative writing (poetry, fiction, travel writing). Further information: Professor Deborah Wynne Email: [email protected]

80 Creative Writing Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA in Creative Writing is a stimulating and rewarding programme designed Department/Faculty: to develop the craft of excellent writing and enable you to produce publishable Department of English, fi ction, life writing, or poetry. Faculty of Humanities This distinctive programme comprises four modules – Writing Prose Fiction, Life Writing, Start Date: Research Methods, and The Writing Project – which are taught by a team of published September 2013 writers, scholars, and editors. Their publications include poems; short stories; novellas; Course Fees: novels; poetry and short-story anthologies and collections; student textbooks; and www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- writers’ guides. module Two of the teaching team edit Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine, which Campus: has published stories by students on the MA and, among many others, Margaret Atwood, Chester Campus Beryl Bainbridge, Elleke Boehmer, Dave Eggers, David Gaff ney, James Kelman, Bernard Contact: MacLaverty, and Dan Rhodes. Name: Dr Ashley Chantler The Chester Campus library is well-stocked with creative writing textbooks and houses Title: Programme Leader the ‘Flash Fiction Special Collection’, the world’s largest archive of short-short story Telephone: 01244 512128 anthologies, collections, and magazines. Email: [email protected] The Department of English is involved with the Chester Literature Festival and the Cheshire Prize for Literature. The MA has links with the Bluecoat Arts Centre (Liverpool) and the Annette Green Authors’ Agency. For further information, please visit our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creative-writing ■ Modules Writing Prose Fiction and Life Writing cover fl ash fi ction, short stories, novellas, novels, autobiography, travel writing, and biographical novels. Research Methods prepares students for The Writing Project, which is an opportunity to work on a poetry or short- story collection, a novel, or a sustained piece of life writing. For details, see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website. ■ Teaching and Assessment Typically, we teach the fi rst three modules via one-hour workshops and three-hour seminars. The Writing Project is taught via one-to-one tutorials. The modules are assessed by coursework. For details, see the ‘Modules’ and ‘Assessment’ tabs on our website. ■ Entry Requirements A minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to a written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, a sample of creative writing (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.

For further information visit the website: 81 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creative-writing Modern and Contemporary Fiction Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year. Also available to part-time students. Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our MA in Modern and Contemporary Fiction is an innovative programme Department of English, that explores a rich variety of 20th- and 21st-century fi ction. It provides broad Faculty of Humanities coverage of key genres, as well as in-depth study of specifi c author(s)/topic(s) and Start Date: the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choosing. September 2013 Our programme is taught by a dynamic and experienced team with research strengths in Course Fees: modern and contemporary British, Irish, American, and South African fi ction. They have www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- published on a wide range of modernist, postmodernist, and postcolonial authors; on module genres including science fi ction, historical fi ction, and crime/detective fi ction; and on representations of addiction, terrorism, the Holocaust, famine, apartheid, and the female Campus: body. Two of the teaching team edit Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine. Chester Campus Contact: The Chester Campus library is well-stocked with texts on modern and contemporary fi ction, and houses the ‘Flash Fiction Special Collection’, the world’s largest archive of Name: Dr Peter Blair short-short story anthologies, collections, and magazines. Title: Programme Leader Telephone: 01244 513147 The Department of English is involved with the Chester Literature Festival and the Email: [email protected] Cheshire Prize for Literature, which will off er you unique opportunities to engage with contemporary writers. ■ Modules The programme comprises six modules. Shorter Fiction typically covers fl ash fi ction, the short story, and the novella. Novel Histories: Past, Present, Future considers historical fi ction, representations of the contemporary, and ‘future histories’ (including utopian/dystopian fi ction), while Popular Fictions analyses such ‘genre fi ctions’ as crime/detective fi ction, science fi ction, and the campus novel. Special Author(s)/Topic(s) focuses on an area in which the Department has particular expertise, and Research Methods will equip you to pursue your own interest in the Dissertation.

For details, see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/modern-and-contemporary-fi ction ■ Teaching and Assessment Typically, the fi rst fi ve modules are taught by two-hour seminars. The Dissertation is taught by one-to-one tutorials. The modules are assessed by coursework. For details, see the ‘Modules’ and ‘Assessment’ tabs on our website. ■ Entry Requirements A minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, evidence of written work (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.

82 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/modern-and-contemporary-fi ction Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture explores the dynamic Department/Faculty: relationship between literary texts and the fascinating culture from which they Department of English, emerged. Seen as the beginning of the modern age, the 19th century produced Faculty of Humanities a diversity of writers who represented their social world. Studying these writers Start Date: is rewarding and enlightening. September 2013 The Department of English is an ideal place for the study of 19th-century literature and Course Fees: culture. Housed in a Grade II-listed Vicarage designed by John Douglas, in a University www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- founded in 1839 and offi cially opened by Gladstone in 1842, the Department has long- module standing teaching and research strengths in 19th-century literature. Campus: The MA programme is taught by a dedicated team of experts with considerable experience Chester Campus of teaching postgraduates. Many of the staff in the Department of English have particular Contact: expertise in 19th-century literature, including the Romantics, the sensation novel, Robert Name: Dr Melissa Fegan Browning, Anthony Trollope, Henry James, and 19th-century Irish and South African Title: Programme Leader literature. Our tutors have published books, chapters and articles on a wide range of Telephone: 01244 513146 authors and topics, including Austen, Shelley, Coleridge, the Brontës, Dickens, Collins, Eliot, Gaskell, 19th-century Orientalism, travel literature, women and material culture, the Email: [email protected] Victorian periodical press, miscegenation, and representations of the body. ■ Modules • Nineteenth-Century Literature focuses on a wide range of texts to examine the ways in which authors interacted with and shaped their culture – and our own. • Nineteenth-Century Culture focuses on key cultural developments of the period. • Special Option (choose between The Nineteenth-Century City or The Sensational Nineteenth Century). • Research Methods • Dissertation For more details, please see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nineteenth-century-literature-and-culture ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be taught via seminars, group work, one-to-one tutorials, and dissertation supervision meetings. There may be opportunities for fi eld trips, e.g. to local museums, galleries and theatres. Each module is assessed by coursework, which may include essays, research portfolios and seminar presentations. There are no formal examinations. ■ Entry Requirements A minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, evidence of written work (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.

For further information visit the website: 83 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nineteenth-century-literature-and-culture European Languages

Languages are a window onto the world of other cultures and other realities, and will provide you with the adventure of discovery and with the ability to see the world through a different lens.

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84 85 Find out more below about research opportunities within European Languages: Modern Languages The Department of Modern Languages offers postgraduate taught and research degrees covering a range of modern languages and global cultures. Particular areas of expertise include French and Francophone Studies, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, German Studies, and comparative postcolonial studies.

■ Francophone Studies With three research-active members of staff publishing in postcolonial francophone African studies, we can offer supervision both in a wide range of francophone postcolonial studies and topics focused specifically on Senegal and the West Africa region.

■ Hispanic Studies The research-active staff of the Spanish section have particular expertise in Hispano-American studies, pedagogical research, Hispanic cultural studies, Spanish literature and politics.

■ German Studies The German section also offers specialist supervision in the field of pedagogical research as well as in German Studies. Further information: Professor Claire Griffiths Email: [email protected]

86 European Languages and Global Cultures Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Faced with the challenges of an increasingly globalised world, new questions Department/Faculty: are being asked about language, culture and identity. Our MA in European Department of Modern Languages and Global Cultures off ers you the chance to study a major European Languages, Faculty of Humanities language – French, German, or Spanish – in the context of its related global Start Date: cultures. September 2013 The MA in European Languages and Global Cultures is designed to appeal to a wide range Course Fees: of suitable graduates and to off er a high degree of fl exibility, which makes it accessible to www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- students from beyond the local area and to those with professional or other commitments. module During the programme, we maintain a balance between the study and use of the target Campus: language and the analysis of related cultural aspects. You will have the opportunity to Chester Campus consolidate and further your overall linguistic expertise in Year 1 through a wide variety of Contact: tasks, and by using our digital language laboratories. At the same time, you will develop Name: Brenda Garvey and apply research skills so as to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of Title: Programme Leader the creation and representation of cultural identities within their political, historical and Telephone: 01244 511601 postcolonial contexts, allowing you to pursue your individual dissertation topic with confi dence. Email: [email protected] You will fi nd more programme information on our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/european-languages-and-global-cultures ■ Modules The core modules provide a solid basis for the scholarly appraisal of signifi cant aspects of the development of identities and cultures within Europe and beyond, while the Dissertation will provide an opportunity for you to examine in detail an area of particular interest to you. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/european-languages-and-global-cultures ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme is delivered by a highly committed team of expert tutors, and blends intensive one-day weekend sessions on campus with directed independent study and online support. Assessment consists of essays (in English and target language), presentations, online discussions, a translation project and a Dissertation (in target language). ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should have a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2 honours) in French, German or Spanish, single or combined. Applicants with degrees in other relevant disciplines, or with equivalent qualifi cations from universities outside the UK, will also be considered. All applicants will be interviewed to assess research interests and linguistic ability.

For further information visit the website: 87 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/european-languages-and-global-cultures Health

The University has long been involved in providing higher level programmes that promote and support health and well-being. Our continued commitment to health care is reflected in the truly extensive and diverse choice of postgraduate programmes and research opportunities currently available to you. Advanced Practice ...... 91 Multi-Method Therapy ...... 104 Applied Mental Health Practice ...... 92 Non-Medical Prescribing ...... 105 Art Therapy ...... 93 Oncology for Health and Social Care Biomedical Science ...... 94 Practitioners ...... 106 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation ...... 95 Professional Nursing ...... 107 Clinical Bariatric Practice ...... 96 Professional Studies...... 108 Commissioning (Health and Social Care) ...97 Public Health ...... 109 Diabetes Management ...... 98 Eating Disorders ...... 99 Specialist Community Public Health Education for Postgraduate Medical Nursing (SCPHN) ...... 110 Practice...... 100 Specialist Practice Community ...... 111 Endodontology ...... 101 Applied Science (MRes) ...... 112 Global Health ...... 102 Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) Health Improvement and Wellbeing ...... 103 in Health and Social Care ...... 113 If you have a special interest in exercise or nutrition, you may wish to consider postgraduate programmes listed in the ‘Sport, Exercise and Nutrition’ section (see page 150). If you are interested in education within health, you may wish to consider our Professional Education programmmes (see pages 74 and 75).

88 89 Find out more below about research opportunities within Health: Biological Sciences For information on Biological Sciences, please see page 56. Clinical Sciences The Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent international reputation and comprises a team of leading academics with strong research backgrounds spanning a wide range of disciplines, including: nutritional sciences, dietetics, exercise and health, weight management, cardiovascular rehabilitation and diabetes. We are keen to hear from prospective students who wish to carry out their PhD studies within the Department, as well as those wishing to study for an MRes in their particular field of interest. Further information: Dr Sohail Mushtaq Email: [email protected] Website: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/centre-for-exercise-and-nutrition-science/research Health and Social Care The Faculty of Health and Social Care International and Research Office supports a range of academic staff and student research interests. We collaborate locally, nationally and internationally with health care providers, including Cheshire and Merseyside Health Trusts, the Health Protection Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We are keen to hear from students who have health and social care research interests particularly in relation to public health, mental health and learning disability, interprofessional working and health-related pedagogical research. Further information: Barbara Holliday or Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Social Policy Our Social Policy Research Group is an inter-disciplinary team spanning the fields of Education, Health and Applied Social Science. Research is based around a passionate group of staff, research students, postdoctoral workers and research collaborators from the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, Health and Social Care, and Social Science. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: global and international social policy; trans-professionalism and interagency working; professionalism in the Public Services. Further information: Emma Godding or Professor Rob Hulme Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Social Policy’. Stress Research Our Chester Centre for Stress Research (CCSR) is an interdisciplinary group linking the research interests of the Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Health and Social Care and a number of external bodies. The overall focus of the CCSR is on all aspects of stress analysed at biological, psychological and social levels. Current research topics include cellular stress; extra-cellular heat shock proteins; clinical studies in Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases; and exercise and stress. Further information: Professor John Williams Email: [email protected] Website: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Chester Centre for Stress Research’.

90 Advanced Practice Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This programme puts a strong emphasis on the integration between theory and Department/Faculty: practice, with practice as the main focus and measure of the role and quality of Faculty of Health and Social Care the Advanced Practitioner. Our course promotes the extension of professional Start Date: roles and therefore the development of a critically refl ective and responsive September 2013 / January 2014 practitioner. Course Fees: Advanced Practice aims to facilitate the development of a range of multi-professional www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Advanced Practitioners, who will be fi t for practice, fi t for purpose and fi t for award. We aim to module achieve this through the following: Campus: • Enabling you to use higher-level critical, analytical and refl ective skills within academic and Riverside Campus practice environments. Contact: • Helping you to understand the holistic nature of advanced practice and to gain Name: Glenda Hardy comprehensive higher-level knowledge, expertise and the individual qualities necessary Title: Programme Leader to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within unpredictable professional environments. Telephone: 01270 612533 • Enabling you to fulfi l the dynamic nature of health care, and to infl uence the strategic Email: [email protected] planning and delivery of Government agendas. Health and Social Care We off er four pathways that refl ect your areas of practice. They are: Admissions • Clinical Practice Telephone: 01244 511000 • Mental Health Email: • Learning Disability [email protected] • Palliative Care ■ Modules For details about – and a full list of – our available modules, please see the University of Chester website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/advanced-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Our teaching is predominantly delivered through lectures and seminars, but you will also have the opportunity to learn in practice, as well as undertake self-directed learning. We use a variety of assessment tools. These include an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a literature review, and a critical review of health policy. ■ Entry Requirements • Registration on the appropriate part of a professional register for the chosen pathway. • A minimum of two years’ post-registration experience.* • Normally successful completion of a degree (minimum of second class honours) in nursing or a health-related fi eld, or equivalent. • Support from sponsoring organisation/employer. • Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism. *Candidates who do not possess the full two years of experience in the specialist area may exceptionally be admitted to the programme using the following criteria, both of which must be met: • Support from sponsoring organisation/employer. • Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism. For further information visit the website: 91 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/advanced-practice Applied Mental Health Practice Course Duration: Part-time: 3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This part-time interprofessional programme is delivered in conjunction with Cheshire Faculty of Health and Social Care Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Partnership and incorporates AMHP Start Date: training. The aim of the course is to produce competent, independent mental health December 2013 practitioners capable of complex decision making, working with high levels of professional responsibility within an interprofessional and inter-agency context. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The programme’s structure and content shows a strong commitment to the integration of module theory and practice, underpinned by a strong value base. The programme will build on your graduate and professional experience by immersing you in the multi-faceted and rapidly Campus: changing face of mental health practice. Riverside Campus The specialist AMHP modules are delivered by the Cheshire AMHP Partnership. Nationally Contact: recognised mental health speakers, specialist mental health practitioners, academics, service Name: Mandy Schofi eld users and carers contribute to the teaching on the programme. The AMHP training component Title: Programme Leader also involves undertaking a practice placement within a community mental health setting. Telephone: 01925 534392 Email: m.schofi [email protected] Our programme will equip you to play a key role in the care and protection of people with mental disorders and to undertake the specifi c duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional. ■ Modules The core modules of the AMHP training component include Mental Health Law and Policy, Critical Perspectives on Mental Health, Legal Processes in Mental Health Practice and Diversity in Mental Health. Optional modules include Best Interests Assessor Training, Practice Learning and Research and Dissertation. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-mental-health-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching and learning methods include lectures, small group work, case discussions, tutorials, problem-based learning, experiential learning activities, peer learning and self-directed learning. You will be assessed through a range of written assignments, presentations, individual case studies, direct observation, and a practice portfolio. The practice elements of the programme are assessed by experienced Approved Mental Health Professionals. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is available to: • Registered social workers • First level nurses – their fi eld of practice being mental health or learning disabilities nursing • Occupational therapists • Chartered psychologists Applicants will have two years’ post-registration experience and be nominated and supported by their employer.

92 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-mental-health-practice Art Therapy Course Duration: Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Therapeutic Application of Art Postgraduate Certifi cate Therapeutic Application of Art

The use of art therapy is widely recognised as a discipline that enables Department/Faculty: expression, beyond words, in a variety of settings, and promotes psychological Faculty of Health and Social Care well-being. Our programme is suitable for those working in health, education, Start Date: counselling, community and social care settings, as well as for promoting September 2013 individual personal and professional development. Course Fees: This Health Professions Council (HPC) approved Art Therapy course will enable you, on www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- completion, to practise as an Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist. The programme aims to enable module you to gain the highest level of knowledge, skills and behaviour that will establish you at the Campus: forefront of art therapy within a contemporary setting. Riverside Campus Art Psychotherapists work with a range of patients and clinical settings. They work with children, Contact: adolescents, people with mental illness, people with learning diffi culties, the elderly, and people Name: Susan Young who have experienced trauma – in forensic and community settings. Title: Programme Leader ■ Modules Email: [email protected] You will look at the underpinning theory of art therapy plus development and communication models. Learning is underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic practice, with particular focus on the Object Relations School and Winnicott model. Integrating theory and practice is covered by way of case study material and visiting practising Art Therapists. Experiential training groups are a core underpinning to the theoretical content, as well as a practice placement module which is enhanced by supervision groups. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/art-therapy ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of teaching strategies, including lectures, experiential art making sessions, small group work and scenario-based teaching. You will be assessed via assignments, seminar presentations, refl ective portfolios and clinical placement criteria. ■ Entry Requirements • A maturity of personality and self-awareness compatible with training as a therapist. • An undergraduate degree in art and design or other relevant subject. • A portfolio of recent artwork (at interview). The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s exploration of self through the art making process. • A minimum of one years’ experience working within a care setting with clients relevant to the programme. This can be paid or voluntary work. • English Language Requirements Level 7. Students will be expected to have access to personal therapy during the course, which is self- funded.

For further information visit the website: 93 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/art-therapy Biomedical Science Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Biomedical Scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team and, in Department of Biological Sciences, collaboration with doctors and other medical professions, aid in diagnosis of disease, Faculty of Applied Sciences evaluate eff ectiveness of treatment, and research into causes and cures of diseases. Start Date: Biomedical Scientists are regulated, on behalf of the Health Professions Council September 2013 (HPC), by the IBMS. Course Fees: Our course involves studying the biology of disease, including modern concepts and www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- applications of biomedical science in research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders. module Campus: The programme is delivered by a research-active group of academic staff , supplemented by a variety of Biomedical Scientists from local Pathology Departments. Chester Campus Contact: Biomedical Scientists are in demand in the healthcare service (NHS and National Blood Service), medical research, pharmaceutical industry, and organisations such as the Health Protection Name: Professor John Williams Agency, Medical Research Council and the Health and Safety Executive. On graduation you may Title: Programme Leader also wish to continue with your education with a PGCE, PhD, dental or medical degree. Email: [email protected] The MSc will enhance your career prospects if you are aspiring to middle and senior Title: Departmental Administrator management positions within the NHS Pathology Service; prepare you for the IBMS Higher Telephone: 01244 513056 Specialist exam and Advanced Practice in Biomedical Science; and enhance your career Email: [email protected] progression, which is a prerequisite for eligibility for progression in the IBMS and status as Chartered Scientist (CSci). ■ Modules Our modules cover a wide range of scientifi c subjects, information technology and all the major disciplines of biomedical science – i.e. haematology and transfusion science, clinical medicine, medical microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, histology and cellular pathology. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/biomedical-science ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme consists of taught modules and a Masters Dissertation. We deliver taught modules as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students in employment. You will be assessed via coursework assignments, which may focus on laboratory reports, posters, essays or data manipulation exercises. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must hold an appropriate fi rst degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours, or hold appropriate professional qualifi cations and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills. Applications are invited from: • NHS staff • health professionals from overseas • those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Human and Biological Sciences) or equivalent professional qualifi cations and background experience.

94 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/biomedical-science Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: up to 4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a cost- Department/Faculty: eff ective means of managing the UK’s leading cause of death. CVD prevalence Department of Clinical Sciences, is also accelerating in the developing world, making our programme highly Faculty of Applied Sciences relevant to overseas students. Start Date: Our programme of study is highly fl exible by off ering: September 2013 • either full-time or part-time routes to suit personal and work commitments Course Fees: • modules delivered over three to four-day blocks, with eight weeks of home-based learning. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Our course covers the physiological, psychological and social factors relating to medical and module lifestyle care required by modern health professionals. Campus: Chester Campus The aims of our programme are for you to develop: • a critical understanding of cardiovascular rehabilitation concepts Clinical learning placements • a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of physiological, psychological, social and available in Chester, Liverpool healthcare management components for managing people with cardiovascular disease and Mumbai (India) • research skills for the critical investigation of the disease management components listed Contact: above Name: Dr John Buckley • opportunities for clinical learning experiences. Placements are available at The Countess Title: Programme Leader of Chester Hospital; Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital; The Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, Telephone: 01244 513431 India; and Meta Wellness Centres, India. Email: The programme is delivered by a team of experienced academics and leading specialist front- [email protected] line lead practitioners. ■ Modules Our modules aim to develop your critical knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects required to work or develop research skills in the area of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. Our programme of various module choices can be tailored to suit your personal and professional needs. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cvr ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is by interactive workshops, lectures and tutorials, as well as laboratory practicals, group discussions, seminars and electronic interactive tutorials. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. MSc students will undertake a personal research project. Clinical practitioners’ projects that link to their own workplace and practice are encouraged. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

For further information visit the website: 95 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cvr Clinical Bariatric Practice Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: It is now generally accepted that patients with morbid obesity are best treated Faculty of Health and Social Care with bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Our innovative programme will provide you Start Date: with world-class education and training in the assessment and management of September 2013 / January 2014 patients with morbid obesity both before and after surgery. Course Fees: The programme will equip you with the skills to assess and provide high-quality care of www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- patients with morbid obesity. module You will be taught in-depth material regarding the rationale for surgery, the types of Campus: procedures performed and, most importantly, how to care for these patients before Riverside Campus with modules and after surgery. at the Gravitas Bariatric Unit Uniquely, you will also spend a number of weeks attached to the Gravitas bariatric Contact: surgical unit near Chester. During this time you will gain clinical management Name: Geoff Watts experience with a particular emphasis on practical skills such as gastric band fi lls. This is Title: Programme Leader a unique opportunity for professionals involved in obesity to learn ‘best practice’ from Telephone: 01270 612331 acknowledged experts in the fi eld. ext: 2535 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules Modules will cover the surgical treatment of obesity with emphasis on scientifi c rationale, types of surgery and outcomes, including management of the post-operative patient. You will also explore the modern management of obesity-related metabolic diseases, and psychological and nutritional issues. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-bariatric-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Our teaching will be delivered through clinical attachments and formal lectures, supplemented by self-directed learning. We use a variety of assessment tools based on the modules you have undertaken (e.g. coursework and OSCE). ■ Entry Requirements • Applicants will normally have a first degree in an appropriate subject. The classification of the first degree will normally be a 2:1 or above. • Applicants without a fi rst degree will normally be required to demonstrate extensive experience in a closely related area of clinical bariatric practice, together with evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level. • Applicants should ideally be working within the fi eld of clinical bariatric practice, or caring for obese patients.

96 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-bariatric-practice Commissioning (Health and Social Care) Course Duration: Part-time: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

The NHS, subject to the largest restructuring exercise since its inception as a Department/Faculty: result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, faces the challenge of ensuring Faculty of Health and Social Care eff ective and strategic commissioning. Working in an uncertain economic Start Date: climate demands commissioners who are able to make sound and sustainable September 2013 / January 2014 commissioning decisions. Course Fees: Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Health and Social Care Commissioning is a well- www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- established programme within the portfolio of the Faculty of Health and Social Care. module The programme aims to enable Health and Social Care professionals to be proactive Campus: in commissioning services and to function strategically within dynamic professional, Riverside Campus economic and political contexts. You will be encouraged to develop capability, expertise Contact: and innovation in commissioning, as well as the ability to work in collaborative Health and Social Care partnerships with multiple stakeholders. Admissions Our interprofessional programme will prepare you to be a leader in your fi eld, and will Telephone: 01244 511000 enable you to apply higher levels of judgement and discretion to commissioning. Email: [email protected] Course features that are valued by students and commended by external examiners include interactive online discussion boards, use of self-assessment tools that inform personal action plans, and our seminar presentations. ■ Modules The course comprises three modules in which many topics are explored and applied to commissioning practices. These include commissioning planning and designing new services, needs assessment, partnership working, public engagement, outcome measurement and decommissioning. Leadership, change and systems theories, self- analysis and action planning, project management, action learning and team-working are debated. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-and-social-care-commissioning ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning strategies: group work, discussion, seminar presentations, project work, lead specialist lectures, and e-learning. Self-directed and peer learning are encouraged and tutorial support off ered individually and in groups. Assessments include seminar presentations, essays, refl ection, contribution to online discussion and action plan. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants holding a fi rst degree, normally 2:1 honours or above, and those able to demonstrate experience in the fi eld of Health and Social Care Commissioning, together with evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level, will be considered.

For further information visit the website: 97 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-and-social-care-commissioning Diabetes Management Course Duration: MSc: 2-6 years Postgraduate Diploma: 2-5 years Postgraduate Certifi cate: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: There are currently over 2.5 million people with diabetes in the UK and up to a Department of Clinical Sciences, further 750,000 people aren’t aware they have the condition (Source: Diabetes UK). Faculty of Applied Sciences This programme is designed to develop the skills set and knowledge base necessary Start Date: for health professionals responsible for managing diabetes programmes, whether September 2013 that is preventative work focusing on the contributing factors, managing long- Course Fees: term conditions or working with co-morbidities. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Our MSc in Diabetes Management provides a course dedicated to diabetes for those module wishing to specialise. It aims to give hospital doctors, GPs, specialist nurses, podiatrists, Campus: nutritionists, dietitians and other health professionals involved in the care of people with Chester Campus diabetes the necessary knowledge and skills for practice. Contact: Suitable for those working in primary, intermediate and specialist care, the programme Name: Alison Morgan will advance your understanding of diabetes and of its growing impact on the population. Title: Administrative Assistant Developed and delivered by multi-professional practitioners and academics in a highly Telephone: 01244 513090 supportive educational and research-rich environment, this programme will equip Email: you with the subject-specifi c and broader skills required for working in a healthcare [email protected] environment. Our programme models best practice in learning, teaching and assessment, and draws upon a wide range of established and innovative approaches to learner support and development. This includes a combination of face-to-face and independent learning approaches. ■ Modules The programme consists of taught modules, which refl ect the areas of therapeutics, care provision and science of diabetes management. You will also undertake a research project to complete the MSc. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/diabetes-management ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework assessment is innovative and interactive, and includes interpretation of data, portfolio work and seminar presentation. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are invited from science or health graduates with a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent) grounded in biology, health sciences, nursing or other allied health professions. Applications from those without a science degree, who have an interest and experience of working in related areas, will be considered.

98 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/diabetes-management Eating Disorders Course Duration: Part-time only MA: 3-6 years Postgraduate Diploma: 2-5 years Postgraduate Certifi cate: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

There has been an increase in the number of people requiring support and the Department/Faculty: widening of diagnostic criteria for eating disorders. Services are frequently Faculty of Health and Social Care accessed by people who present with a diff erential diagnosis or a complex Start Date: presentation and/or co-morbid conditions; however, there is currently a lack of September 2013 training and education for staff in this specialist area. Course Fees: Our programme will expose you to a range of diff erent techniques and support strategies www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- for diff erent levels of service user needs, and will develop your critical and analytical module skills to allow you to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of service delivery. In Campus: particular, the programme focuses on the support requirements of individuals and carers Chester Campus experiencing mild eating disorder conditions, and also focuses on the support required by individuals and carers experiencing severe and enduring eating disorders. Contact: Name: Rebecca Hall The programme team will use their wide range of clinical skills and therapeutic Title: Programme Leader backgrounds throughout the course. You will enhance your contemporary knowledge Telephone: 01925 534069 around eating disorders, and will engage in peer discussions and refl ective analysis, which Email: [email protected] will explore diff erent interventions and service user requirements. The focus is on the support requirements of individuals experiencing eating disorders and their carers, and the aim is to promote service change and enhance the quality of interventions. ■ Modules For the full MA programme, you will be required to complete a core module – Overview of Eating Disorders – and a Dissertation module. Further to this, you will study fi ve modules addressing a range of diagnoses (e.g. anorexia nervosa, morbid obesity) or contemporary therapeutic interventions. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eating-disorders ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching and learning methods will involve interactive lectures, practice-based activities, case study presentations, tutorials, discussion groups, problem-based learning, and peer and self-directed learning. Tutorial groups will also provide peer support and discussions under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Summative assessment examples include assignments, case study/presentation, research critique, and critiques/evaluations of care interventions. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must have a core professional or statutory qualifi cation and have access to an environment in which they actively engage with clients experiencing eating disorders. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their ability to study at Level 7 and have the support of their line manager (where appropriate).

For further information visit the website: 99 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eating-disorders Education for Postgraduate Medical Practice Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This unique programme has been designed by an educator and clinicians in Faculty of Health and Social Care primary and secondary care in collaboration with the University. It responds to Start Date: the need to improve the quality of clinical teaching in postgraduate medicine. September 2013 Our programme aims to promote and develop the idea of taking clinicians from Course Fees: one healthcare organisation and developing them as teachers to support not only www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- their professional development, but also the development of the organisation, in its module responsibility as an education provider for doctors. Campus: This programme is fi rmly embedded in clinical practice and enables clinicians to explore Riverside Campus and Countess and develop their own practice throughout the programme. of Chester NHS Foundation Trust The course off ers you the opportunity to teach in clinical settings and be observed Contact: by experienced educators. This will create evidence of your commitment and ability Name: Louise Shorney to teach doctors in the clinical setting, and will fulfi l the General Medical Council Title: Programme Leader requirements for clinicians to have engaged in validated programmes to improve their Telephone: 01244 511649 teaching. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules Name: Linda de Cossart Title: Professor and Director of Our programme will allow you to explore and understand teaching as a professional practice. It uses your practice to inform the exploration of theory related to teaching, Medical Education learning and assessment, and uses resources designed in clinical practice to support Telephone: 07778 215801 this. Email: [email protected] For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education-medical-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Modules involve face-to-face teaching days during which we off er group work, working in pairs, laptop time and one-to-one sessions with the tutors. Assessment is at the end of each module and is based on a written assignment and a portfolio. Experienced tutor support between teaching days is also available. ■ Entry Requirements Participants must teach doctors in the clinical setting (and are therefore able to use this as part of their course programme). It is recommended (but not required) that several clinicians from one organisation join together to maximise the benefi t to their clinical base.

100 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education-medical-practice Endodontology Course Duration: Part-time: 3-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Endodontology, as a science, is the study of the prevention of apical periodontitis Department/Faculty: and, as a technique, explores the treatment of apical periodontitis. A thorough Faculty of Health and Social Care understanding of the subject of endodontology is at the heart of predictable, high- Start Date: quality, restorative dentistry. September 2013 Right from day one of the programme, we will provide you with in-depth training in the Course Fees: latest endodontic techniques and skills, demonstrating both classic and contemporary www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- ideas that you will fi nd immediately useful in your dental clinics. module All our lecturers are established endodontic clinicians who have years of experience Campus: of both teaching and carrying out endodontic treatments on a very regular basis. Our Riverside Campus, Altrincham lecturers all have a passion for the subject of Endodontology, and this enthusiasm will and Warrington come across in all our teaching sessions. Contact: The programme is nicely balanced between didactic interactive seminars and ‘hands- Name: Mike Horrocks on’ training using the latest simulated root canal technology. Emphasis is given within Title: Programme Leader the programme to practical ‘hands-on’ sessions, using simulation in small groups, thus Email: [email protected] enabling us to give you individual feedback. Your confi dence in cleaning, shaping and fi lling root canals will increase – and your practice will become more profi table and enjoyable. Check our website at www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology for more details ■ Modules Our modules cover all aspects of endodontology, from biology, through diagnosis, to diff erent treatment modalities, including the use of contemporary techniques and equipment such as the operating dental microscope. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be taught using both interactive seminar discussions in small groups and extensively via ‘hands-on’ sessions. Group sizes will be limited to ensure the best possible experience for you. The programme balance is refl ected in our diverse assessment strategy, which mixes academic requirements (small essays) with practical requirements and case presentations. ■ Entry Requirements You must be a qualifi ed dentist and, while experience is helpful, it isn’t essential. If your fi rst language is not English, then you must have IELTS at a minimum level of 6.5. Check our website for full details of the requirements.

For further information visit the website: 101 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology Global Health Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our MSc in Global Health is a programme of study designed to meet the health Faculty of Health and Social Care challenges facing low-income and high-income countries. It acknowledges Start Date: that all countries, rich and poor, are at risk of health hazards due to growing September 2013 globalisation. Course Fees: At its core, global health is concerned with promoting and protecting the health of www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- populations as a fundamental human right. module Our Global Health programme is ideal for those who wish to work for government health Campus: ministries, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), health-related research Riverside Campus institutions, health protection agencies and environmental agencies. Contact: The course mirrors our Faculty’s developing interest and commitment to national and Name: Andi Mabhala international partnerships and collaboration on health issues in both high- and low- Title: Programme Leader income countries. Examples of previous work include the Faculty’s involvement in Telephone: 07947 158562 / developing the European Union Curricula on Human Seasonal Infl uenza, Legionella 01244 511024 Prevention and Control, Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Impact in European Health Care Email: [email protected] Settings for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and the Faculty’s established partnership with the Church of Uganda’s Kisiizi Hospital and School of Nursing in Uganda. ■ Modules The range of modules available will off er you excellent opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as epidemiology, policy development and analysis, leadership, and collaborative and partnership working required to tackle determinants of health that transcend national boundaries. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/global-health ■ Teaching and Assessment Our teaching strategy focuses on collaborative, cross-fertilization and experience-sharing learning. Teaching and learning methods will include critical refl ection on your own perceived experiences and the views of others in the context of direct experience, group discussion, tutorial support and peer review. Our assessment strategies are designed to assess your knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills through, for example, written assignments, examinations, seminar presentations, refl ective accounts and interactive e-learning methods. ■ Entry Requirements Entry requirements include a fi rst degree or equivalent experience. If English is not their fi rst language, applicants will need to have a minimum score of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 (233).

102 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/global-health Health Improvement and Wellbeing Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This programme meets the needs of national and international students from Department/Faculty: health and social care backgrounds who are engaged in improving the health Faculty of Health and Social Care and wellbeing of the population. Our course will help you to develop subject Start Date: knowledge, skills and expertise within the health improvement and wellbeing September 2013 / January 2014 agenda, and to apply them within your workplace or area of interest. Course Fees: By undertaking this programme you may increase your employability where additional www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- knowledge in health improvement and wellbeing is desirable or essential. This may be module applicable to many areas of potential employment within health, social, private and public Campus: sector organisations, nationally and internationally. Riverside Campus Our fl exible programme allows entry at an appropriate level and progression to a Masters degree. Contact: The design of the programme provides a framework into which Postgraduate Certifi cates or Health and Social Care single modules may be incorporated. Admissions Our course aims to produce practitioners who are able to think critically and question the Telephone: 01244 511000 underlying themes of the health improvement and wellbeing agenda, such as health, social and Email: environmental inequalities and issues of social justice; epidemiology; health promotion; health [email protected] protection; communicable and non-communicable diseases; commissioning; and mental health. Name: Frances Wilson There will be opportunities to share experiences with other students either virtually or in the Title: Programme Leader workplace. Please see our website for further details. Telephone: 01244 511651 ■ Modules Email: [email protected] Students completing the core modules of Health Improvement and Wellbeing, Promoting Public Health and Epidemiology or Inequalities in Health will obtain a Postgraduate Certifi cate. Students completing the above plus three option modules will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma. On successful completion of the above and the Dissertation and Research Methods modules, students will obtain the MSc. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-improvement-and-wellbeing ■ Teaching and Assessment Inter-professional teaching and learning are essential to this programme. Strategies for learning include blended and e-learning approaches, lectures, group work, student-led seminars and individual tutorials. Assessment is via coursework, portfolio, interactive e-learning, essays, examinations and seminar presentations. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally hold a fi rst degree (second class honours or above) or equivalent qualifi cation. Applicants must have a current and relevant workplace, or access to a relevant workplace during the period of study. Overseas students whose fi rst language is not English will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifi cations. For further information visit the website: 103 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-improvement-and-wellbeing Multi-Method Therapy Course Duration: Part-time only: MA: 3-6 years Postgraduate Diploma: 2-5 years Postgraduate Certifi cate: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Evidence-based brief interventions have been at the centre of healthcare policy Faculty of Health and Social Care for many years, but there is a growing awareness that not all individuals are Start Date: responding to the existing approaches. The importance of using more than September 2013 one therapeutic approach is thus gaining ground; the emphasis being on the individual practitioner developing and using a multi-method approach. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The focus of our programme is on the application of skills to the practice area and, as such, module you will exit with an award that will be of high practical value. Campus: Our practice team have a wide range of clinical skills and therapeutic backgrounds that Riverside Campus will be used throughout the course, ensuring that you will exit with knowledge and skills Contact: in brief, group and creative interventions, as well as family and cognitive behavioural Name: Mandy Drake approaches. Title: Programme Leader ■ Telephone: 01925 534310 Modules Email: [email protected] The full MA programme starts with a core module providing an overview of the multi- method framework and key aspects of psychological therapies. There are four therapy modules broadly encompassing the following approaches: • Brief, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing • Creative, including the use of art, visualisation and writing • Family, including work with adults, children and couples • 3rd-wave CBT, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance There is also the option of substituting one of the therapy modules for an independent study module which will facilitate exploration of an area of therapeutic interest. Finally, there is a further core module that will draw on refl ection, supervision and case studies to develop integration before the fi nal dissertation module. ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment takes a variety of forms appropriate to the modules, including case studies, refl ective accounts and demonstration of skills application. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must hold a professional qualifi cation in the fi eld of health/social care (e.g. OT, nursing, counselling and social work). Applicants must be working in a clinical setting with access to both a client group and a clinical supervisor, and they must provide evidence of their ability to study at Level 7. Applicants will also be subject to interview and CRB clearance. Any applicants not currently in employment will need to arrange a work placement in order to carry out the practical elements of the programme.

104 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/multi-method-therapy Non-Medical Prescribing Course Duration: Part-time: 6 months Qualifications/Exit Awards: Practice Certifi cate

The changing face of the NHS has led to many healthcare professionals Department/Faculty: extending their roles. Non-Medical Prescribing is an extended role for suitable Faculty of Health and Social Care qualifi ed nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals. Start Date: Qualifi cation as a Non-Medical Prescriber aff ords patients quicker access to September 2013 / March 2014 medicines and a more holistic approach to their healthcare. Course Fees: We off er a Non-Medical Prescribing course which employs a blended learning approach that www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- is appealing to the busy healthcare professional of today. module The design and structure of our course provides fl exibility of study in order for you to tailor Campus: your learning to suit your needs. Key to our blended learning approach are the University’s Riverside, Leighton, Warrington, excellent library and IT facilities. You will be able to access the learning materials provided in Wirral (Clatterbridge), on a an electronic format at places and times that fi t around your work and lifestyle. rotational basis This Non-Medical Prescribing course meets rigorous professional and academic standards, and Contact: prepares the qualifi ed healthcare professional for an extended and enhanced role, which will Health and Social Care improve service to patients and give greater job satisfaction through holistic care provision. Admissions Telephone: 01244 511000 ■ Modules Email: This 40-credit programme consists of two 20-credit modules covering aspects of [email protected] pharmacology, consultation, examination and prescribing practice. The modules employ shared learning by nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. Both modules must be taken contemporaneously and successfully completed in order for you to register as a non-medical prescriber. For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/non-medical-prescribing ■ Teaching and Assessment Our course structure employs an interactive mix of e-learning, supervised practice days and taught contact days at University, building a fl exible, blended learning approach. Assessment involves a 4,000-word portfolio addressing course learning outcomes, a pharmacology and drug calculation examination, evaluation of competence in practice with a designated medical prescriber, and an OSCE assessment with viva. ■ Entry Requirements The applicant must: • be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (nurses and midwives), or the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacists), or the Health Professions Council (relevant allied health professionals) • be professionally practising in an environment where there is an identifi ed need for the individual to regularly prescribe • be able to demonstrate support from their employer/sponsor/designated medical practitioner • have at least three years’ relevant post-qualifi cation experience • have up-to-date clinical, pharmacological knowledge relevant to area of prescribing.

For further information visit the website: 105 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/non-medical-prescribing and www.nmplearningnw.org Oncology for Health and Social Care Practitioners Course Duration: Part-time: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: One in three people are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime. It is essential, Faculty of Health and Social Care therefore, that health and social care practitioners, researchers, managers and Start Date: educators have a sound understanding of key factors that infl uence cancer care September 2013 / January 2014 in order to positively promote quality in practice. Course Fees: This unique course seeks to support the development of the role of practitioners who are www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- involved in direct or indirect provision of cancer services by stimulating refl ection on the module relationship between context, evidence and their own practice. Campus: Our course focuses on both the needs of individuals aff ected by cancer and the wider Riverside Campus (3 modules) infl uences on service provision in order to: Clatterbridge Campus (1 module) • promote a critical understanding of the impact of cancer on those aff ected by the Contact: disease • help practitioners to develop strategies to eff ect quality cancer care at individual and Name: Debbie Wyatt organisational levels. Title: Senior Lecturer Telephone: 01244 511657 The emphasis on communication promotes recognition of the crucial role of eff ective Email: [email protected] communication in cancer and palliative care, and its application within the work environment. This is refl ected in the opportunity to undertake the nationally accredited Advanced Communication Skills Training programme as part of our course. For further details, please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology ■ Modules The programme is modular in design and requires successful completion of three 20-credit modules at Level 7. These focus on measures to improve the experiences of people living with and beyond cancer, the infl uence of context on cancer care, and the application of eff ective communication skills in practice. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of teaching and learning methods, including experiential learning, role play, discussion, lectures, e-learning, blended learning, directed and self-directed learning, interactive demonstrations, seminar presentations and refl ection. Assessment strategies are also varied and include essays, reports, critiques, contribution to discussion board, seminar presentations and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. ■ Entry Requirements This programme supports widening access and applications from interested practitioners are encouraged. Applicants must be: • health and social care professionals or practitioners whose role involves promoting quality services and interventions for people aff ected by cancer • able to provide evidence of ability to study at Level 7.

106 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology Professional Nursing Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This programme is designed for professional nurse clinicians, policy makers Department/Faculty: and managers who qualifi ed overseas. It aims to equip you with the skills, Faculty of Health and Social Care knowledge and approaches to develop and deliver eff ective nursing practice. Start Date: Internationally there is a high demand for dedicated, caring individuals who September 2013 can make a signifi cant diff erence to people’s lives. Course Fees: The programme will be delivered at our Riverside Campus, based in the heart of the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- historic city of Chester. module As a student at the University of Chester you will have extensive resources available to Campus: you, including 24-hour library access, an International Department, an International Riverside Campus Welfare Offi cer, English language classes, and study support, to name but a few. Contact: Our programme is designed to meet the criteria set by professional organisations and Name: Alan Massey the Quality Assurance Agency. The programme is predominantly theoretically based, Title: Senior Lecturer with the exception of the Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP), which is equally divided Telephone: 01925 534226 between theoretical study and practice. The ONP is optional within this course, but off ers Email: [email protected] you a unique opportunity to practice your nursing skills in an international context. ■ Modules The course contains six taught modules (20 credits per module), three of which are core and three of which are optional. You will engage with knowledge at the forefront of international nursing practice, including clinical skills, leadership and research. The option modules will allow you to structure the programme of study to meet your own career aspirations. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-nursing ■ Teaching and Assessment There are a range of assessment strategies that refl ect the individual module content. For example, in Clinical Context of Nursing, you will undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. The focus is on recognising that you will be expected to lead and develop nursing practice within an international context. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must: • be registered as nurses overseas • have at least one year’s post-qualifying experience • have academic qualifi cations to degree level (120 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6 equivalent) • meet the UK Border Agency requirement for all students to have the appropriate visa • meet all NMC requirements for practice in the United Kingdom • where appropriate, meet the NMC requirements for the ONP.

For further information visit the website: 107 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-nursing Professional Studies Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This is a fl exible modular programme, which off ers opportunities to tailor the Faculty of Health and Social Care choice of modules to suit the needs of health and social care professionals in an Start Date: ever-changing working environment. September 2013 / January 2014 Increasingly, Masters degrees are becoming a requirement for practitioners working at Course Fees: a higher level in health and social care. These posts often integrate a range of roles and www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- challenges, including management and education, as well as direct client care. module This programme off ers an opportunity for you to integrate your studies to meet the Campus: diff ering demands of modern job roles, and to tailor your choice of modules to meet Riverside Campus these needs and your individual interests. Contact: ■ Name: Sue Phillips Modules Title: Programme Leader The programme has three core modules: Telephone: 01244 512275 • Research Email: [email protected] • Leadership, Development and Change • Dissertation For information For the Dissertation, you have a choice of the traditional research module or a Work Based about Work Based Learning Project. and Integrative Studies (WBIS), please see You may choose modules from any postgraduate programme within the Faculty for the page 148 or go to: remaining 80 credits. There may be opportunities to transfer in credits undertaken at www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis other higher education institutions. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-studies ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is by a variety of methods. Some modules are taught via e-learning, others a mix of e-learning and classroom teaching, others by tutorials or work based learning. You will undertake a range of assessments, including practical assessments, essays, refl ective writing, presentations and work based learning. ■ Entry Requirements To enter the programme, you need a recordable professional qualifi cation in the health and social care fi eld, and will normally hold a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:1 honours) or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of other appropriate experience or learning.

108 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-studies Public Health Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This multidisciplinary programme is likely to be attractive to both medical and Department/Faculty: non-medical graduates who are currently working in the broad fi eld of public Faculty of Health and Social Care health and health improvement, and those interested in improving health and Start Date: wellbeing in the population, preventing disease and reducing inequalities in September 2013 health. Course Fees: With the increasing emphasis on health protection, promotion and disease prevention, a www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- variety of new career opportunities have been generated for people with a postgraduate module qualifi cation in public health. Campus: The Public Health Skills and Career Framework (UK) has been used to defi ne and organise Riverside Campus the core areas of knowledge and relevant skills into the fi ve core modules. Thus, all of the Contact: key public health competency areas are embedded into the programme. Name: Andi Mabhala Even if your academic background is not directly in public health we would encourage Title: Programme Leader you to apply, particularly if you are working in the public health, social or community Telephone: 01244 511024 / 07947 sectors in some capacity. 158562 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules The programme is modular; each module is worth 20 credits at Level 7. You will have 200 hours of learning per module, which includes approximately 30 hours of direct contact. The areas of study will include contemporary public health issues and evidence-based public health, including concepts, principles and methods of evaluation. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health ■ Teaching and Assessment A variety of teaching and assessment methods will be used to assess your understanding. Teaching strategies will include e-learning, seminars and group work. Formative assessment will include self- and peer assessment. Summative assessment will include the submission of essays, analysis of case studies, data analyses and oral presentations. ■ Entry Requirements Normally, applicants should have an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualifi cation. Alternatively, applicants with relevant experience may be able to apply through the APEL route. Overseas applicants whose fi rst language is not English will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifi cations.

For further information visit the website: 109 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 1-2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma

Department/Faculty: This is a Nursing and Midwifery approved programme for registration to the Faculty of Health and Social Care SCPHN register. The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice and is integrated Start Date: across the duration of the course. September 2013 You will undertake the theoretical component at the University and the practical component Course Fees: in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a qualifi ed professional Practice Teacher from the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- chosen specialist pathway. module Pathways Campus: • Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Health Riverside Campus Visiting Contact: • Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – School Name: Helen Carr Nursing Title: Programme Leader • Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Occupational Telephone: 01925 534057 Health Email: [email protected] All students are required to attend University to obtain the theoretical elements of the course, and spend the equivalent time in clinical practice. You will also spend three weeks gaining experience in an alternative practice setting that is considered either important or that may be a potential area of responsibility, even if not central to the defi ned area of practice. There is a consolidating period of practice of ten weeks at the end of the programme, which will enable you to consolidate your education and competence in the practice fi eld. ■ Modules You will undertake fi ve core modules, which involve research, looking at health improvement and wellbeing, and developing an action plan to address a public health issue. Leadership and developing your own area of practice will also be addressed. Additionally, you will select two optional modules and a Dissertation (for the award of MSc). For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/scphn ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be exposed to a variety of theoretical and practice assessment methods which are designed to ensure that the content, outcomes and level of the modules are measured in a fair and transparent manner. Examples include assignments, exams, seminars, presentations and portfolios. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must be registered on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register for their chosen pathway. Ideally, practitioners will have a minimum of one year’s relevant post-registration experience and support from a sponsoring trust. Applicants must also meet the following academic requirements: • Successful completion of a degree in Nursing or a health-related fi eld, or equivalent • Successful completion of a mentorship module (desirable)

110 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/scphn Specialist Practice Community Course Duration: Full-time: 40 weeks Part-time: 2-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma

This programme provides opportunities for the development of a critically Department/Faculty: informed understanding of contemporary issues in community and primary Faculty of Health and Social Care care, and encourages an interprofessional approach to the study of Specialist Start Date: Practice Community nursing. September 2013 This programme attracts postgraduate students from diverse clinical backgrounds. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The overarching aim of the programme is to produce a competent, independent community module practitioner working at postgraduate level, capable of promoting the development and delivery of community nursing practice across a variety of settings. Campus: Riverside Campus Pathways include: • MSc Specialist Practice Community (District Nursing) Contact: • MSc Specialist Practice Community (Mental Health Nursing) Name: Irene Cooke • MSc Specialist Practice Community (Learning Disability Nursing) Title: Senior Lecturer Telephone: 01925 534070 The programme has been planned and developed in conjunction with stakeholders Email: [email protected] representing NHS organisations, which has resulted in a contemporary and high-quality programme whereby the integration of theory and practice is realised throughout. The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice and this is integrated across the duration of the programme. You will undertake the theoretical component in the University, and undertake the practice component in a community setting under the supervision of a qualifi ed Mentor or Practice Teacher from the defi ned area of practice. ■ Modules The modules focus upon contemporary themes such as public health and leadership in addition to specialist practice. District nursing students undertake community nurse prescribing as a module. You will also critically explore current political drivers which impact directly upon clinical practice. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/specialist-practice-community ■ Teaching and Assessment There are a range of teaching strategies used within the programme, such as lectures, tutorials and e-learning. Practice is assessed via a Practice Learning Portfolio under the supervision of a qualifi ed Mentor or Practice Teacher. Modules are assessed in a variety of ways, e.g. examinations, assignments, presentations, oral examination and portfolio. ■ Entry Requirements • Registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register • Completion of a degree in nursing or a health-related fi eld • Normally, a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience • Successful completion of a Level 6 Mentorship module • Support from the sponsoring trust or organisation • Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism For further information visit the website: 111 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/specialist-practice-community Applied Science (MRes) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MRes

Department/Faculty: This programme provides ideal training for students who wish to move on to Department of Biological a PhD programme, or for students who simply wish to undertake a signifi cant Sciences; Department of Clinical research project without any longer-term objective. The focus of this Masters by Sciences; School of Computer Research is on a research project in the student’s chosen discipline. Science, Mathematics and Business Computing; MRes Applied Science students take two taught modules at the start of the programme Department of Sport and before moving to the research component. You will choose your main discipline Exercise Sciences before joining the course, and this might include one of the following: cancer biology, cardiovascular disease, immunology, infl ammation, diabetes research, computer Start Date: modelling, nutrition, software development, sports sociology. You will also join a research September 2013 team in the appropriate department. Course Fees: Assessment is entirely through coursework. This culminates in the dissertation, which is www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- assessed through your production of two publishable scientifi c articles. Our aim will be module to develop these to publication if suitable – which would be an excellent start to your Campus: research career. Chester Campus ■ Modules Contact: Applied Sciences Our taught modules cover research methods appropriate to your chosen area of study Telephone: 01244 513197 and, if appropriate, practical skills. During these modules you will develop the research proposal with your supervisor, to ensure an early start on the research work itself. Email: [email protected] Name: Professor John Williams ■ Teaching and Assessment Title: Programme Leader Taught modules are delivered as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from Email: students in employment, both nationwide and internationally. [email protected] The research dissertation is assessed by the production of a substantial review paper and an academic research article suitable for publication in an appropriate research journal. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must hold an appropriate fi rst degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, or hold appropriate professional qualifi cations and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

112 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Health and Social Care Course Duration: Part-time: 5 years Who is this for? This course is aimed at senior practitioners in the Health and Social Care sector.

This programme is designed to facilitate the achievement of career aspirations by Department/Faculty: enabling development of professional knowledge and skills. Faculty of Health and Social Care Graduates will be scholarly professionals committed to eff ective practice Start Date: development through innovation and transformational leadership. They will be September 2013 change agents using their skills to facilitate better Health and Social Care services. Course Fees: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- This is a multidisciplinary programme for professionals working in areas of Health and module Social Care, refl ecting the changing workforce of the UK. There will be aspects of shared learning with students from the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services, and current Campus: students have found this stimulating and enjoyable. Riverside Campus and Chester Campus The course will both anticipate and respond to your learning needs, being cognisant of your professional workplace and encouraging you to conduct work with a clear application Contact: to practice. Name: Professor Elizabeth Mason- Whitehead The programme is delivered by lecturers who can off er up-to-date research, scholarly Title: Programme Leader activity, expertise and experience in Health and Social Care practice. Telephone: 01244 511640 Our staff are experienced in supervising doctoral students on a variety of research areas, e.g. Email: [email protected] health and social policy, public health, sociology of health and illness, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disability, midwifery, social work, child health, community care and international health. ■ Modules The course comprises seven taught modules and a research thesis. Our modules are organised around two themes: advancing professional practice through research, and advancing professional practice through personal and organisational development. You will be encouraged to subject real-life professional issues to rigorous analytical examination. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dprof-hsc ■ Teaching and Assessment The teaching methods we use will engage you in active learning and include group seminars/lectures, student-led discussions, seminars, presentations, e-learning and action learning sets. Assessment is through coursework, oral examination and thesis presentation. Coursework will include literature reviews, journal articles and analyses of professional matters. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should normally have a good honours degree (or equivalent) and a relevant Masters degree (usually completed within the fi ve-year period prior to entry), and normally at least two years’ post-qualifi cation experience. Applicants will normally be working within health or social care and intending to continue within such practice. Applicants from overseas are also welcome. For further information visit the website: 113 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dprof-hsc History and Archaeology

From the artifacts and understandings that we have inherited from the past, to their continuing impact on the present, higher level study in History and Archaeology will provide you with the vital skills you need to evaluate and interpret the many different paths to historical meaning, as well as the role that past beliefs have played in shaping today and what is yet to come.

Archaeology and Heritage Practice ...... 117 Archaeology (MRes) ...... 120 Archaeology of Death and Memory ...... 118 History (MRes) ...... 121 Military History ...... 119

114 115 Find out more below about research opportunities within History and Archaeology: History and Archaeology The Department of History and Archaeology has a strong research culture, with staff regularly publishing books and journal articles. The quality of our research was recognised in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, with just under half of our work deemed to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas. For History: medieval ecclesiastical history and the cities of Rome and Chester in the Middle Ages; the material culture of later medieval Europe; early modern British and European military and political history; popular culture, protest and politics in the 18th and 19th centuries; 20th-century German history; Fin de Siècle and 20th- century British socio-cultural history; and American-Soviet relations during the Cold War. For Archaeology: the archaeology of early medieval Insular art; the environmental impact of archaeological field practices; landscape archaeology; and Anglo-Saxon, Viking and medieval mortuary practices. Further information: Dr Keith McLay Email: [email protected]

116 Archaeology and Heritage Practice Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

How is the archaeological past managed and interpreted in the UK today? Department/Faculty: Our MA in Archaeology and Heritage Practice will allow you to investigate Department of History and and critically appraise the reality of how the heritage industry and museums Archaeology, Faculty of communicate our history, focusing on archaeological sites and collections in Humanities the UK. Start Date: Our programme will enable you to explore how the past is managed and interpreted in September 2013 contemporary society. The degree focuses on the situation in the UK in the context of Course Fees: wider European and global trends in cultural resource management. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Our course distinctively spans how the past is constructed in museums and a wide module range of other heritage contexts. We focus on how archaeological heritage theory is put Campus: into operation, and we will give you the chance to gain advanced expertise in heritage Chester Campus debates and current applications. You will also have opportunities to develop your ideas Contact: and expertise through a research project and a research dissertation. Name: Professor Howard Williams The programme will interest those who have fi rst degrees in archaeology, history and/ Title: Professor of Archaeology or heritage, but is also ideal for all those who have an interest in how and why the past is Telephone: 01244 512161 relevant today. Email: More details can be found on our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-hp [email protected] ■ Modules You will take Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the Past, which will introduce you to key debates and skills. The programme then comprises the specialist module Archaeological Heritage in Practice and a Research Project that will allow you to apply ideas and methods to a particular heritage site or museum. Together, these modules will prepare you for your Research Dissertation. ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is fl exible but is based upon lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and fi eld visits to archaeological and heritage sites. Each taught module will be assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reports, reviews and projects. Your Research Dissertation will be between 16,000 and 18,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements A good second class honours degree or equivalent qualifi cation in archaeology or any relevant discipline is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.

For further information visit the website: 117 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-hp Archaeology of Death and Memory Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: How and why have the dead been treated and commemorated so diff erently Department of History and from prehistory to the present day? Our MA in Archaeology of Death and Memory Archaeology, Faculty of is a unique course exploring the complex history of death and memory from the Humanities hunter-gatherer societies of the Palaeolithic to recent times. Start Date: Our course is an exciting, cross-period postgraduate programme of global application. September 2013 It will allow you to study and gain advanced expertise in the study of death, burial and Course Fees: commemoration in the human past, shedding light on debates and concerns of our www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- present day. module The course focuses on archaeology but is uniquely cross-disciplinary. You will explore Campus: debates that connect archaeology to research themes shared across the humanities Chester Campus and social sciences, including studies of ritual, the body, material culture, memory and Contact: mortality. Consequently, this degree will interest those with fi rst degrees in archaeology Name: Professor Howard Williams or history, and also those with backgrounds in other disciplines. Title: Professor of Archaeology More details can be found on our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-dm Telephone: 01244 512161 Email: ■ Modules [email protected] You will take Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the Past, which will introduce you to key debates and skills. The programme then comprises three specialist modules: Mortuary Archaeology, Archaeologies of Memory and Archaeologies of the Body. Together, these fi ve modules will prepare you for your Research Dissertation. ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is fl exible but is primarily based upon lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. The taught core modules are assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements A good second class honours degree or equivalent qualifi cation in archaeology or any relevant discipline is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.

118 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-dm Military History Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA in Military History seeks to explain why wars occur, to highlight how Department/Faculty: warfare has changed through the ages, and to show how the military interacts Department of History and with wider human society. Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities The programme explores military history and the history of warfare, within both a European and a global context. This broad historical narrative will provide you with the Start Date: opportunity to explore specifi c military themes in depth, to understand the form and September 2013 nature of warfare through the ages, and to contribute to the wider academic debate on Course Fees: the relationship between the military and society. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The County of Cheshire and the City of Chester have had a long association with the British module military, and there is a wide range of relevant and accessible source material relating to Campus: the study of military history and warfare deposited locally and in the wider North West Chester Campus region. Also, our Department has close links with the Cheshire Military Museum, and Contact: sponsors an annual series of research lectures – the Military Miscellany. Name: Dr John Doran This postgraduate degree off ers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for Title: Programme Leader a wide range of careers in the heritage/museum industry, journalism, law, teaching, Telephone: 01244 512154 management/administration and the Services. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules Alongside a Research Dissertation, there are two core modules, which off er a historical survey of western warfare and research skills and methodology in history, and three options chosen from two chronological groups: medieval/early modern and modern history. Module topics run from fortifi cations in the landscape and colonial warfare, to civil war and remembrance. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/military-history ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is fl exible but is based upon lectures, seminars, workshops and individual tutorials. Each taught module will be assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reports, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be between 16,000 and 18,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements A good second class honours degree in any relevant discipline or an equivalent qualifi cation is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.

For further information visit the website: 119 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/military-history Archaeology (MRes) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MRes

Department/Faculty: Our MRes in Archaeology off ers an excellent opportunity to conduct original Department of History and archaeological research into a chosen topic and become profi cient in advanced Archaeology, Faculty of research skills and project management. It also provides ideal preparation for Humanities PhD research and valuable training for a career in the archaeology and heritage Start Date: sectors. September 2013 Our programme provides a thorough grounding in the current archaeological theory and Course Fees: method, and will lead to the completion of a 28,000-word Research Dissertation. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- We off er supervision in a broad range of archaeological and heritage subjects and topics module for Britain and neighbouring regions. Our areas of research expertise include the history Campus: and theory of archaeology; mortuary archaeology; archaeologies of memory, materiality Chester Campus and material culture; art and aesthetics; stone sculpture; and literary heritage. Contact: For a full list of tutors’ research specialisms and published and ongoing work, please see Name: Professor Howard Williams our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/history-archaeology/staff Title: Professor of Archaeology Telephone: 01244 512161 ■ Modules Email: You will take two taught modules – Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the [email protected] Past. Together, both modules will prepare you with the skills and knowledge required in research methods and current debates in archaeological theory and method, as preparation for undertaking work on the Research Dissertation. ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is fl exible but is primarily based upon lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. The two taught core modules are assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements A good second class honours degree or an equivalent qualifi cation is required in Archaeology or any relevant discipline. Applicants will also be required to produce up to 300 words describing their research topic, and attend an interview.

120 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees History (MRes) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MRes

Our MRes in History off ers an excellent opportunity to extend your range and Department/Faculty: depth of historical knowledge alongside your profi ciency in research and project Department of History and management. It is ideal preparation for a PhD in History as well as a valuable Archaeology, Faculty of qualifi cation for those pursing a wide range of careers. Humanities At the heart of the MRes in History is an extended dissertation which you are free to design Start Date: around your own historical interests and the Department’s research specialisms. To help September 2013 you develop your project, the programme will provide you with a thorough grounding in Course Fees: the methodology of historical research and an overview of the literature relevant to your www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- research. module The Department can off er supervision in a broad range of historical periods, subjects and Campus: topics. Our research specialisms range from the medieval through to the modern, from Chester Campus the Papacy in the 11th and 12th centuries to American-Soviet relations during the Cold Contact: War, and encompass British, continental European and American History. Name: Dr Tim Grady The Department has a strong research culture, with just under half of our work recognised Title: Programme Leader in the national 2008 Research Assessment Exercise as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally Telephone: 01244 512164 excellent’ in terms of originality, signifi cance and rigour. Email: [email protected] For details of tutors’ published and ongoing research, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/history-archaeology/staff ■ Modules Alongside the Research Dissertation on an individual topic chosen by you, there are two core modules – Research Methods and Skills and Approaches to Historiography. Both core modules are designed to immerse you in the skills of historical research and literature review as preparation for undertaking work on the Dissertation. ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is fl exible but is primarily based upon lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. The two taught core modules are assessed via written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays and reviews, as well as oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements A 2:1 honours degree or an equivalent qualifi cation is required in History or any relevant discipline. Applicants will be required to produce up to 300 words describing their research topic, and attend an interview.

For further information visit the website: 121 www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees Law

Today, the law plays a seminal role in almost all areas of everyday life. A postgraduate qualification will help you to better approach the complexities of understanding and implementing the law.

Crime and Justice ...... 125 LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies .....126

122 123 Find out more below about research opportunities within Law: Law Established in 2004, the University of Chester Law School is at the cutting edge of legal education with an optimistic, forward-looking atmosphere – ideal for those wishing to undertake innovative research. As a postgraduate student pursuing a research degree at the School of Law, you will benefit from both the research and supervisory experience offered by our staff members. Research activity in the School principally surrounds socio-legal research in the fields of: family law; criminal law; criminal justice; and the development of legal education. Current postgraduate work includes a study of the implementation of restorative justice within criminal justice systems. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in these general areas. Further information: Dr Kathryn Dutton Email: [email protected] or Philip Hunter Email: [email protected]

124 Crime and Justice Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MA in Crime and Justice is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time Department/Faculty: modular programme, which is designed for students wishing to develop Department of Social Studies specialist knowledge of cutting-edge issues in criminology and criminal justice, and Counselling, Faculty of Social and for those wishing to pursue a research career in the fi eld. Science The main aims of our programme are: Start Date: • to provide opportunities for you to study a range of current issues in criminology and September 2013 criminal justice and to write a substantial piece of academic work Course Fees: • to enable you to examine the social dimensions of crime and criminal justice and the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- treatment of diverse groups within the criminal justice context module • to enable you to examine critically the role and function of the criminal justice process and criminal justice policy-making, with reference to the global context Campus: • to provide an opportunity for you to develop an understanding of the application of Chester Campus criminological and criminal justice principles to issues of law enforcement and off ender Contact: management Name: Dr Paul Taylor • to provide broadly based social science research training, with specialist training in Title: Programme Leader criminological and criminal justice research Telephone: 01244 512232 • to provide you with a wide range of transferable and professional employment-related Email: [email protected] skills. ■ Modules Core modules include Understanding Justice, Delivering Justice, Quantitative Criminological Research, and Professional and Research Skills. Optional modules may include Victims of Crime, Independent Study Module and Gender, Crime and Justice. These may be subject to change at short notice. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/crime-and-justice ■ Teaching and Assessment Assessment strategies vary according to the module, but may include essays, exams, research portfolios and student presentations. You will be required to submit a Dissertation in order to achieve the award of MA. We also put an emphasis on peer discussion and feedback throughout the programme. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants are required to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree in criminology or a closely related discipline (e.g. sociology, law). Applications are also welcomed from individuals who have extensive professional experience in a relevant discipline. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview with the programme team.

For further information visit the website: 125 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/crime-and-justice LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: LLM Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This programme is designed for students with a legal background who wish to Chester Law School, pursue further study and research into legal topics of contemporary interest. Faculty of Social Science Those completing the LLM will have become competent and independent Start Date: minded, and be able to use these skills in the legal sector or elsewhere. September 2013 The Chester Law School is located on the fi rst fl oor of our Westminster Building, and Course Fees: during our programme you will have access to a number of lecture and seminar rooms, www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- including a Mooting Court. module The aim of the programme is to off er you an opportunity to obtain detailed knowledge Campus: and a critical awareness of current legal issues in a variety of legal areas. Chester Campus We will deliver the programme on a half day each week over two semesters of 12 weeks, Contact: with induction taking place in mid-September, and the course includes optional modules Name: Wendy Steel on advanced advocacy; law in literature and fi lm; employment and discrimination law; Title: Senior Lecturer criminal law; and medical law. Telephone: 01244 513434 Email: [email protected] This LLM should appeal to those wanting to enhance their prospects of a legal career and also those already qualifi ed and working who want to enhance their professional skills and status, and it is intended that CPD points will be available in these circumstances. ■ Modules Initially you will study three compulsory modules, including Research Skills and Methods, The Common Law Tradition, and The International Legal System. You will then have a choice of specialised modules, and will complete a supervised dissertation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/llm ■ Teaching and Assessment You will learn via a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and audiovisual presentations, supplemented by private study.

Assessment will be by written coursework including a fi nal dissertation of 15,000 words, as well as group or individual interviews or presentations, and time-constrained assessments or exams. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants need a minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in law, or a combined law degree. Alternatively, they may have completed the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) or Level 6 CILEX. Credit exemption may be given for certifi ed or experiential learning taken during the previous fi ve years.

126 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/llm We look forward to meeting you!

If you are considering postgraduate study with us, then we recommend that you come and visit us fi rst. We off er a number of ways to view our campuses and sites, including postgraduate-specifi c events. To book a visit to our campuses and sites, or for further details, please go to: www.chester.ac.uk/visit Alternatively, please call us on 01244 512800 or email us at [email protected]

127 Psychology, Counselling and Social Work

The people-centred professional postgraduate programmes below have been developed to equip you with a fuller understand of individuals, what dictates their behaviour, what carries meaning, how they relate to society, and what therapies may be applied to specific problems. Clinical Counselling ...... 131 Interpersonal Psychology ...... 138 Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies ...... 132 Principles in Cognitive and Counselling Studies ...... 133 Behavioural Approaches...... 139 Counselling Supervision ...... 134 Psychological Trauma ...... 140 Family and Child Psychology ...... 135 Psychology (Conversion) ...... 141 Foundation Course in Counselling ...... 136 Social Work ...... 142 Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory Therapeutic Practice for and Research ...... 137 Psychological Trauma ...... 143

For specialist programmes in Art Therapy, Eating Disorders and Multi-Method Therapy, please see our health-based programmes (see page 88 for a complete listing).

128 129 Find out more below about research opportunities within Psychology, Counselling and Social Work: Psychology In the Department of Psychology, you will be offered research supervision in a wide range of areas, including possibilities for inter-disciplinary approaches. We also work closely with a range of external partners including the local police, local schools and the NHS, to allow for more applied psychology projects to be undertaken where appropriate. Our postgraduate research students have access to excellent facilities and are supported not only by a supervision team, but by joining our departmental research groups: animal behaviour and evolution; cognition and emotion; health and well-being; psychosocial oncology; and social and developmental psychology. Areas of particular interest are: psychology as applied to cancer and end-of-life care, pregnancy and childbirth, communication technologies (such as Facebook), bullying in schools, and the recognition of emotion in voices and faces. Interest is welcome from applicants interested in any area of psychology, but we are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in one of our areas of specialism. Further information: Nick Hulbert-Williams Email: [email protected] Social Studies and Counselling Within the Department of Social Studies and Counselling there is a vibrant research culture with staff engaging in research of both national and international significance. Research and scholarship has developed and flourished around a number of key areas in the Department, including: Criminology, Sociology, Politics, Counselling and Psychological Trauma. The Department is also proactive in developing and disseminating research through a research seminar series and a dedicated departmental research group. As a research student, you will have access to expert supervisors, will be able to make full use of our library facilities, will have access to specialist software for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and will be encouraged to attend regular departmental and faculty-level research seminars and workshops. The Department warmly welcomes enquiries from potential MPhil and PhD students interested in any of our research areas. As part of the application process students are required to present a detailed research proposal. Please contact Peter Cox at [email protected] to discuss the availability of appropriate supervision. Further information: Dr Peter Cox Email: [email protected]

130 Clinical Counselling Course Duration: Part-time: 3-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

There is increasing recognition that the complexities of modern life give rise to Department/Faculty: many situations in which counselling can be of value. Counsellors are able to Department of Social Studies develop particular qualities in relationship with others, enabling individuals to and Counselling, discover their own resources for a more creative, optimistic and autonomous Faculty of Social Science way of being. Start Date: October 2013 Our Clinical Counselling course builds on the University’s reputation of off ering quality professional training in counselling for a number of years. The programme is accredited Course Fees: by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and our MA is one of a few www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- accredited MA courses in a university setting in the country. module

The course refl ects the ethos of the person-centred approach to counselling, although Campus: there is the opportunity to explore other established approaches. Chester Campus Our programme follows a modular structure and is delivered over three years on a part- Contact: time basis for one full day a week. Integral to the programme are an away day, residential Name: Dr Valda Swinton weekends, 20 hours of personal counselling, 150 hours of supervised counselling practice, Title: Programme Leader and 50 hours of administration in an approved placement. Telephone: 01244 512036 Email: [email protected] You will have the opportunity to produce a small scale research study in an area of interest in the fi eld of counselling. ■ Modules The three modules in Year 1 will provide you with an opportunity to develop your understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature of the counselling process. Year 2 builds on the learning in Year 1, with the addition of a practice placement, and will provide you with a critical appreciation of a number of issues relevant to counselling practice. In Year 3, you will be given the opportunity to develop your understanding of and appreciation for practitioner research. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-counselling ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of learning methods, including interactive seminars, small and large group interaction, residential weekends, experiential exercises, and student presentations. Each module, excluding the dissertation, is assessed via coursework of 5,000 words or an equivalent. The coursework will take the form of such mediums as essays, case studies and reports. ■ Entry Requirements A foundation course or a certifi cate in counselling; an undergraduate degree, professional qualifi cation or equivalent.

For further information visit the website: 131 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-counselling Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our MSc in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies (CBT) is aimed at experienced mental health Department of Psychology, professionals who wish to become accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapists. Faculty of Social Science Our course is one of the leading CBT programmes in the UK, and is fully accredited (Level Start Date: 2 Accreditation) by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies September 2013 (BABCP). Course Fees: The MSc in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies is a rigorous, challenging and highly rewarding www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- clinical skills training programme. module You will develop and demonstrate the core competences outlined in the BABCP core curriculum Campus: reference document (BABCP 2010). This aim is achieved through the provision of skills training Chester Campus workshops and clinical supervision by the experienced, skilled and BABCP-accredited University Contact: CBT programme team. Name: Nicholas Hool You will have the opportunity to be trained in the use of empirically supported treatments, observe Title: Programme Leader expert clinical demonstrations, and receive constructive feedback on your developing clinical Telephone: 01244 513479 competence. Email: [email protected] You will also develop the research competences required to ensure that your clinical interventions are based upon the best available scientifi c evidence. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will have satisfi ed the requirements of BABCP minimum training standards, and be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation. ■ Modules Year 1 will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to assess, classify, formulate and treat adults with depression and anxiety disorders under clinical supervision. Year 2 will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with patients with complex clinical presentations. You will also design, plan and conduct an original piece of research. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cognitive-behavioural-therapies ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be trained through the use of lectures, experiential skills training workshops, and group and individual clinical supervision. You will be assessed via essays, case studies, clinical assessments, and an original piece of research. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will: • have a core professional training, or demonstrate their eligibility through the BABCP knowledge, skills, and attitudes pathway • have a minimum of one day a week in face-to-face therapy practice in the role of trainee cognitive behaviour therapist • have in place suitable BABCP-accredited external supervision arrangements • have a good science-based degree or a core professional training with research training experience. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview. 132 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cognitive-behavioural-therapies Counselling Studies Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The need for continuing professional development is widely recognised as an Department/Faculty: integral part of the counsellor’s professional life. Our MA in Counselling Studies Department of Social Studies aims to address this need by providing the opportunity for you to increase your and Counselling, Faculty of Social understanding of counselling theory, broaden your competencies, develop Science your research skills, and enhance your self-development. Start Date: September 2013 / January 2014 Our programme provides a challenging and supportive learning community and seeks to create a climate characterised by trust, sharing and risk taking. The course is highly Course Fees: participative and debates within the counselling fi eld are rigorously addressed. We off er an www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- innovative and distinctive structure, combining core and elective modules with dissertation module research. This provides a broad yet in-depth programme, enabling you to enhance your Campus: academic, professional and personal development. The focus is on arriving at your own Chester Campus synthesis of learning, developing original insights and refl ecting on implications for your professional counselling practice. Contact: Name: Dr Rita Mintz Past students have attested to the value of our programme for broadening their career Title: Programme Leader horizons and enhancing their academic opportunities. Some excellent dissertations Telephone: 01244 512038 of publishable quality have been produced, and our graduates are now in a range of Email: [email protected] challenging and infl uential counselling positions. A number of graduates have also progressed to doctoral studies. ■ Modules Core modules focus on the use of self in counselling; major counselling approaches; group work theory and its applications; debates regarding the social and political context of counselling; and research expertise. Electives include Counselling Young People, Post- Traumatic Stress, Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling and Expressive Arts Therapies. For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-studies ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching methods are varied and highly interactive, and include a combination of lectures, group work, debates, seminar presentations, experiential activities and independent research. Learning is assessed by essays, case studies, seminar presentations, portfolios of work and refl exive reports. There are no examinations. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants are expected to possess: • a Diploma in Counselling, or equivalent qualifi cation • a minimum of 120 hours’ supervised counselling practice • evidence of current supervised counselling practice in a paid or voluntary capacity • an undergraduate degree or other evidence of being able to meet the academic requirements of the programme. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

For further information visit the website: 133 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-studies Counselling Supervision Course Duration: Part-time: 1 year Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Counselling Supervision provides advanced Department of Social Studies professional training for experienced and qualifi ed practitioners who wish to and Counselling, Faculty of Social extend their role to supervision of other counsellors. Science The University of Chester has a well-established reputation for training in the fi eld of Start Date: counselling. As a consequence, this course attracts high-calibre students with experience September 2013 in a wide range of settings, which creates a rich learning community. This valuable Course Fees: resource is fully used, off ering a structured and supportive framework in which you, as www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- an experienced practitioner, can expand your confi dence and competence in the area of module supervision. Campus: The academic aspects of our course are combined with the opportunity for you to Chester Campus develop practical experience. Contact: On completion of the Counselling Supervision programme, you will be well prepared Name: Anne Le’Surf to apply for accreditation as a supervisor by the British Association for Counselling & Title: Senior Lecturer Psychotherapy (BACP). Telephone: 01244 511060 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules Through the study of existing theoretical models of supervision, you will be encouraged to develop a personal model of supervision that fi ts with your own orientation, training, philosophical stance and work setting, while meeting the ethical, professional and legal obligations as a supervisor. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-supervision ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of teaching and learning strategies, with some didactic teaching. The main emphasis is on small group work, discussion, skills practice and a range of experiential activities. You will be assessed through three 5,000-word assignments at Level 7. These focus on both theory and practice. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will be qualifi ed to Diploma level as counsellors, and will normally have a fi rst degree or other evidence of their ability to meet the academic requirements of the programme, e.g. an equivalent professional qualifi cation. Applicants must also have completed 400 hours of supervised practice. Other applicants may be considered on the basis of their potential to undertake study at postgraduate level.

134 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-supervision Family and Child Psychology Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our exciting programme focuses on the changing family, and the impact of Department/Faculty: diverse family systems on children’s psycho-social development. Furthermore, Department of Psychology, our programme off ers the opportunity to study the interface between family Faculty of Social Science and child psychology and social policy, making its content relevant to students Start Date: with diverse career objectives. September 2013 Our programme has a heavily applied focus and, in addition to the substantive family and Course Fees: child psychology modules, we have modules that focus on research methods and professional www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- issues. You will be trained in the theory and practice of research in applied settings by an module enthusiastic team who have a background in research with children and families. In developing Campus: the programme, we emphasised employability skills, and therefore you will fi nd a range of Chester Campus professional and practical skills embedded in the modules. Contact: The course is aimed at graduates from the social sciences in the UK and overseas who wish to Name: Dr Julian Lloyd develop their conceptual knowledge of family and child psychology. It is also aimed at early Title: Programme Leader and mid-career professionals working in the fi elds of health, education, social welfare and social Telephone: 01244 513483 policy. Finally, it is aimed at individuals wishing to develop skills in research methodologies and Email: [email protected] in undertaking applied research. ■ Modules There are three elements to our programme. Firstly, the substantive modules explore issues such as child development and the changing family. Secondly, the research methods and advanced skills modules will help you to develop a range of practical and professional skills. Thirdly, you will carry out a piece of original research. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology-part-time ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be taught via small group lectures, seminars, practical workshops, discussion groups, online activities and individual tutorials, allowing you to engage fully with the material you are learning. You will be assessed mainly through coursework, including essays, reports, research proposals, presentations, critical refl ection and an open-book class test. ■ Entry Requirements Generally we require a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) in psychology, or other social science degrees that contain an acceptable component of psychology. Applications from professionals working with children and families and who have degrees in other areas will also be considered on an individual basis.

For further information visit the website: 135 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology-part-time Foundation Course in Counselling Course Duration: Part-time: 15 weeks Qualifications/Exit Awards: Attendance Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Our Foundation Course in Counselling off ers an introduction to counselling and Department of Social Studies may be pursued as a ‘standalone’ introduction or as a precursor to further study. and Counselling, Faculty of Social The course provides a broad understanding of the major theoretical infl uences Science on counselling practice and an introduction to the basic skills of counselling. Start Date: The Foundation Course is an established programme of initial training that will provide October 2013 / March 2014 you with life skills, personal development and knowledge of counselling theory that you Course Fees: can use in your work role or use to form the basis for further training in counselling. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The course is a 15-week programme that runs twice yearly beginning in October module and March. It will introduce you to a variety of models and theories about the ‘human Campus: condition’, and will encourage refl ection and discussion of these ideas. There will be the Chester Campus opportunity to develop the basic skills of counselling, with emphasis on the use of active listening in both the working and social environment, as well as increased self-awareness. Contact: Name: Dr Valda Swinton Completing the 15-week programme is a prerequisite to be eligible to apply for our MA in Title: Programme Leader Clinical Counselling programme. Telephone: 01244 512036 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules The Foundation Course in Counselling module examines the diff erence between counselling and helping, as well as the main schools of counselling, developmental psychology, personal development, and professional ethics. Helping practice is in triad groups, involving an observer role. ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of teaching and learning methods, including seminars, discussion and experiential exercises. There is a 4,000-word assignment for those students wishing to apply for the MA in Clinical Counselling. ■ Entry Requirements There are no specifi c entry requirements for this course. However, if you wish to apply for the MA in Clinical Counselling, you will be required to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or other professional qualifi cation. For more information about the MA in Clinical Counselling, please see page 131.

136 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/shortcourse/counselling Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory and Research Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

There is considerable concern that the needs of mental health service users from Department/Faculty: Black and Minority Ethnic groups are not being consistently met. At the same Faculty of Health and Social Care time there has been a re-evaluation of the relationship between psychotherapy Start Date: and traditional healers. This academic programme will support an exploration January 2013 / September 2014 of these issues across a range of psychotherapy models. Course Fees: Studying this programme will off er you a unique opportunity to explore the issues in the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- emerging fi eld of intercultural psychotherapy. Our course is the only Masters programme module outside of London in this fi eld and, on graduation, you will be well placed to develop a Campus: career path in the provision of culturally sensitive mental health services. Riverside Campus Our programme draws on the skills and expertise of a range of staff from within the Contact: University of Chester. You will be provided with an exciting opportunity to study and Name: Matt Bowen explore diff erent psychotherapy models, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art Title: Programme Leader psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. This will be enlivened by drawing on experts Telephone: 01244 511961 within the fi eld who, as visiting lecturers, will be able to share their experience and Email: [email protected] research with you. The course also off ers you the opportunity to use established models to refl ect on your own cultural values and how these impact on your communication styles. You will be encouraged to pursue areas of interest to you, which may include research and exploration into the practices of traditional healers, as well as the practices of Western psychotherapies. Please note that this course does not lead to a professional qualifi cation. ■ Modules Our modules refl ect a cultural competence approach to psychotherapy. They include self-refl ection of your own cultural values; appreciation of non-Western approaches to health and healing; and exploration of culturally sensitive psychotherapy. The modules are informed by research across a range of disciplines. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching and learning will draw on the diversity of experiences and ideas that the students will bring. Our lecturers use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. You will also have individual support for your assignments. For assessment information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy ■ Entry Requirements To study this course, applicants will have a fi rst degree in a related subject.

For further information visit the website: 137 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy Interpersonal Psychology Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The area of interpersonal psychology is both conceptually and theoretically Faculty of Social Science broad and strongly applicable to ‘real-world’ settings. Start Date: Understanding the dynamics and behaviours that occur in interactions can assist September 2013 individuals in their own relationships within social and professional contexts, as Course Fees: well as enhancing their self-understanding. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- This MSc is a new, exciting course exploring an area that will be attractive to individuals module who are interested in both enhancing their skills and developing their knowledge of this Campus: fascinating and diverse area of psychology. Chester Campus Our programme focuses on applications of theory and practice at both personal and Contact: professional levels, and on critically examining how research in these fi elds can aid in Name: Dr Paul Rodway understanding and enhancing interactions in both spheres. Title: Programme Leader Telephone: 01244 511412 The nature of the course means that it will be very focused on the most contemporary Email: [email protected] understandings and theoretical trends in this fi eld. Using an acclaimed range and breadth of teaching and assessment, you will cover the foundations of interpersonal psychology, as well as applications in personal and professional life. The course also features a core of specialist modules in research, which are designed to equip you with both cutting-edge knowledge and an excellent range of skills to use in your current or future work. ■ Modules You will study the foundations of interpersonal psychology and how interactions with others shape the people we become. You will also cover how our relationships with others infl uence our personal and professional lives. In addition, you will be given a thorough grounding in research methods and in the specialist skills that support these. For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/interpersonal-psychology ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a wide range of teaching methods, ranging from lectures and small group seminars, to tutorials and one-to-one sessions. We support this with our Virtual Learning Environment and the use of social media and other allied technologies. We will assess your work via coursework, including essays, critical reviews and reports, and via presentations. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants will normally possess an honours degree in psychology (minimum 2:2) or other related disciplines. Exceptionally, consideration will be given to those with commensurate professional qualifi cations or experience, where there is evidence of ability to carry out research at postgraduate level. For more information, please see our website.

138 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/interpersonal-psychology Principles in Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used Department/Faculty: psychological therapies. This course provides a basic introduction to theory and Department of Psychology, skills in CBT, and has been specifi cally designed for those who want to progress Faculty of Social Science onto our BABCP-accredited training courses. Start Date: The Department of Psychology at the University of Chester is a highly regarded centre September 2013 / January 2014 for CBT training. Our core academic staff work alongside a large group of Cognitive Course Fees: Behavioural Therapists who contribute extensively to this course. As such, the course www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- is grounded in practical application and the latest evidence-base knowledge and module information. Campus: Our course will provide you with a critical awareness of theory and practical skills Chester Campus necessary for CBT. Those registering for the MSc award will have the opportunity to carry Contact: out a substantial CBT-related research project. Although this course won’t equip you Name: Dr Nick Hulbert-Williams with a licence to practice in CBT, successful completion, in addition to undertaking the Title: Senior Lecturer/Programme necessary supervised clinical experience, will prepare you for further training as a BABCP- accredited CBT therapist. A wide range of transferable skills demanded by today’s job Leader market are fully integrated into the programme. Telephone: 01244 511950 Email: For more information about the Department, please visit our webpages at: [email protected] www.chester.ac.uk/psychology ■ Modules In Semester 1 you will learn about underlying models of psychopathology and therapeutic approaches, and professional issues and relationship skills relevant to CBT. This is built upon in Semester 2, where we focus on assessment and intervention for anxiety and depression, and explore the evidence-base behind some commonly used CBT-based interventions. MSc students will complete a research project during Semester 3. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba-part-time ■ Teaching and Assessment You will be taught via a range of mediums, including lectures, seminars, class discussions, and case-study and video-clip-based learning. There are no formal examinations in this programme, and learning is assessed entirely by coursework submission, including critical reviews, essays, presentations and portfolios. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants must have an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above. Candidates with particular experience in relevant fi elds (e.g. counselling) may also apply, and we will review suitability for entry to the course on an individual basis.

For further information visit the website: 139 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba-part-time Psychological Trauma Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Traumatic events are a part of life, be they events aff ecting thousands such as Department of Social Studies earthquakes, or those primarily aff ecting an individual such as the diagnosis of and Counselling, Faculty of Social a life-threatening illness. Understanding the neurobiological, psychological and Science sociological aspects of how people react to these traumas is vital if we are to Start Date: respond to them appropriately. September 2013 Our MSc is now a well-established and respected programme that has been running for fi ve Course Fees: years and attracts both national and international students. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- We deliver the course in a block format to make it more accessible to those in full-time module employment, and our staff include a wide range of internal and external lecturers with Campus: extensive clinical and academic experience. Chester Campus Our programme is overseen by an Advisory Group made up of eminent trauma specialists Contact: who are consulted about the content and its relevance to employment in the trauma fi eld. Name: Dr Stuart McNab Title: Programme Leader The course explores the nature of psychological trauma across the life span, and is thus Telephone: 01244 512037 relevant to those who work with children, young people, families or adults. Email: [email protected] Our students come from a diverse range of occupational backgrounds, including psychotherapy, psychology, medicine, the police, the armed forces and humanitarian agencies. Some students are new graduates with relevant trauma experience. ■ Modules Early modules examine the nature, assessment and treatment of psychological trauma and the specifi c aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder and dissociation. Further modules examine critical incidents and appropriate responses to them and research methods. Neurobiological, psychological and sociological themes form the core foundation for all modules. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychological-trauma ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching on the programme is via interactive lectures, group discussion, experiential exercises, student presentations, case presentations and a simulation. Each module, excluding the dissertation, is assessed via coursework of 5,000 words or an equivalent. This takes the forms of such mediums as essays, case studies and reports. The dissertation is 16,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should have a good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline or an equivalent qualifi cation and relevant experience of working in the fi eld of trauma. Applicants will also be required to attend an interview, although this may be by telephone.

140 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychological-trauma Psychology (Conversion) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma (Conversion) in Psychology is for people Department/Faculty: who have degrees in other subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis Department of Psychology, for Chartered Membership (GBC) – formerly known as Graduate Basis for Faculty of Social Science Registration (GBR) – with the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is Start Date: necessary to eventually become a professional psychologist. September 2013 / January 2014 Our programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge to be eligible for the GBC. Course Fees: Having obtained this, you will be able to pursue a career in specialist areas, including www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, Counselling or Educational and Child Psychology, module with a view to becoming a Chartered Psychologist in these areas. Campus: On completing our course you will also be well qualifi ed to enter a wide range of Chester Campus professions, including marketing, the caring professions and personnel. You may also use Contact: your qualifi cation to enter teaching and research in further or higher education. Name: Dr Peter Hayes The Department of Psychology at Chester has a well-established record of producing Title: Senior Lecturer high-calibre students. It is equipped with a wide range of psychological equipment, Telephone: 01244 513478 which can be used by students. The Department is recognised by both past and present Email: [email protected] students as a friendly place that always has the interests of its students at its heart. ■ Modules The programme has 20-credit modules in the following areas: • Research Methods • Social Psychology • Individual Diff erences • Biological Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Developmental Psychology The MSc is completed with a 60-credit Research Dissertation. For a full list of modules and further information, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ psychology-conversion-part-time ■ Teaching and Assessment Our modules are delivered through seminars, lectures, group work and one-to-one sessions. These are assessed by a mixture of examination and coursework, though the majority are assessed solely by coursework. Assignments include essays, research project reports, group presentations, or the critical analysis of research papers. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 degree in any subject or an equivalent qualifi cation. Admission to the programme is by written application and sometimes interview.

For further information visit the website: 141 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion-part-time Social Work Course Duration: Full-time: 2 years 2 months Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma

Department/Faculty: Social work is both a challenging and a rewarding profession. Social workers work with Department of Social Work, people who are often in extremely distressing situations. Social workers work closely with Faculty of Health and Social Care other organisations, e.g. police, NHS professionals and schools, to support and protect Start Date: children and adults from harm, and towards eff ecting personal and social change. September 2013 Postgraduate Social Work education at Chester is based within the Faculty of Health and Social Course Fees: Care. Our postgraduate programme in Social Work was established in 2006. The delivery of our www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- programme is enhanced by the active involvement of service users, stakeholders and social module work practitioners to ensure teaching is relevant and is at the cutting edge of today’s social work agenda. Campus: Warrington Campus Our programme will provide you with the opportunity to critically consider the roles, knowledge and values of social work, in accordance with the principles of anti-discriminatory practice. Contact: Name: Julie Bywater We have developed a reputable record of educating and preparing students for fully qualifi ed, Title: Programme Leader refl ective, research-minded social work practice. Telephone: 01925 534332 Graduates from our programme are able to specialise in a particular social work practice area, Email: [email protected] for example working with older people, children and families, young off enders, or people with mental health problems, physical disabilities or learning diffi culties. ■ Modules Year 1 modules include Development of Practice and Professional Skills (20 days); Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course; Social Sciences and Social Policy; Law; and First Practice Placement (70 days). Year 2 modules include Social Work Practice with Adults (including adults with learning/physical disability, mental health issues, ill health and end of life etc.); Social Work Practice with Children and Families; Research and Research-Mindedness; Development of Practice and Professional Skills (10 days); and Last Practice Placement (100 days). To complete the full MA, you will undertake a 15,000-word Dissertation. For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work ■ Teaching and Assessment We use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, role plays, self-directed private study, blended e-learning activities, and tutorials. You will also undertake 170 days in practice placements. We use a range of assessment methods – e.g. essays, presentations, practice-based case studies, an open book law exam, and a practice portfolio. ■ Entry Requirements • First class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject. • GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English. • At least three months’ full-time experience relevant to social work on a voluntary or paid basis, or substantial caring responsibilities that have provided fi rst-hand experiences of social work or social services interventions. There are strict deadlines for applications to Social Work. Please refer to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work

142 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma Course Duration: Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Our MSc in Psychological Trauma was launched in 2006 and has proved very Department/Faculty: popular. This new, exciting and innovative Therapeutic Practice programme Department of Social Studies builds on our Psychological Trauma provision by creating a specialist MSc for and Counselling, Faculty of Social appropriately qualifi ed and experienced therapists who wish to expand their Science knowledge and skills for working with psychological trauma. Start Date: Our programme will give you a solid grounding in the current and ever-changing September 2013 understanding of the nature of psychological trauma, with a specifi c focus on the best way to Course Fees: treat those experiencing trauma reactions. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The programme provides choices: you will have the opportunity to qualify as an Eye Movement module Desensitising Reprocessing practitioner, or to choose to train in two of the following areas: Campus: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mindfulness and Compassionate Mind Training; Chester Campus Managing Traumatic Incidents; or Supervising Trauma Therapists. Contact: You can thus create an MSc which best suits your needs and is grounded in cutting- Name: Dr Stuart McNab edge research and evidence-based practice. You will also undertake personal research Title: Director of the Centre for into a practice-based area of psychological trauma, and will be able to match this to your Research and Education in employment situation, should you wish. Psychological Trauma and Each module is delivered in a block format over a four-day period, making it student and Programme Leader employer friendly. Telephone: 01244 512037 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules The initial focus is the nature of psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Subsequent modules examine assessment and treatment of psychological trauma, and you will then focus on one or two specifi c treatment approaches. Further modules examine research methods and critical incidents and appropriate responses to them. You will also undertake 100 hours of supervised professional practice in working with psychological trauma. For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/therapeutic-practice ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching on the programme is via interactive lectures, group discussion, experiential exercises, student presentations, case presentations, a simulation (an optional module) and supervised practice. Assessment is via a variety of methods, including assignments, case studies and reports. The dissertation is 16,000 words in length. ■ Entry Requirements An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject area or equivalent postgraduate qualifi cation is required, plus appropriate therapeutic qualifi cations and registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent professional body, as well as relevant experience of working with psychological trauma.

For further information visit the website: 143 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/therapeutic-practice Research Methods

If you feel that you would benefit from preliminary training in research methods, prior to committing to a subject-based research project, or are engaged in or considering research- based employment, our MSc in Research Methods will provide you with the skills you need.

Research Methods ...... 147 WBIS

Opportunities to gain a postgraduate qualification through learning undertaken in your workplace are available to you on both our Chester and Warrington Campuses. Academic recognition for work-related learning is available across a broad range of subject areas.

Work Based and Integrative Studies Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) ...... 148 (WBIS) ...... 149

144 145 Find out more below about research opportunities within WBIS: Work Based Learning The University has one of the largest Work Based Learning programmes in the UK, and publications from that area reflect issues relevant in the field: reflective learning, the nature of practice knowledge and innovative pedagogies. Most of the research facilitated is situated within the context of practice and is designed to provide the basis for real world actions. In addition to practice-based research projects we are always interested to hear from potential students and other researchers who are interested in matters such as experiential learning, reflective learning, trans-disciplinarity, practice-based enquiry and so on. Further information: Dr Jon Talbot Email: [email protected]

146 Research Methods Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: normally 2 years; maximum 6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Increasingly, universities and funding bodies are seeing research methods Department/Faculty: training as an important preliminary to PhD and other doctoral level study. In Faculty of Education and addition, a thorough grounding in research methodologies and transferable Children’s Services research skills will off er you an important trajectory and preparation for Start Date: research-oriented employment, as well as further advancement throughout September 2013 / January 2014 your career. Course Fees: Our MSc in Research Methods off ers you innovative research training in the splendid www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- surroundings of the Riverside Campus and main Chester Campus. The course provides a module unique learning opportunity for you to engage with a wide range of research methodologies, Campus: key concepts, and theories and professional skills in research training, to promote intellectual Chester and Riverside Campuses development and further aid your employability. Contact: Our programme draws upon the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of research-active Name: Professor Dean Garratt academics, from education and social science, health and social care, and clinical and Title: Programme Leader biological sciences. The MSc is designed to support beginner and intermediate researchers, Telephone: 01244 512747 and can be taken as an independent Masters award or serve as a preparation for doctoral Email: [email protected] level studies. The taught programme combines academic rigor with creativity, off ering a broad range of modules in research skills and methodologies, leading to a research project allowing the For information development of key concepts and theories in practice. about Work Based and Integrative For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods Studies (WBIS), please see ■ Modules page 148 or go to: Research Methods comprises six taught modules of 20 credits and a research project module www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis of 60 credits. The modules address a broad and diverse range of themes and approaches, including: ethnography and case study; feminist theory and methodology; critical race theory and post-structuralism; quantitative research design, questionnaires and advanced statistics. For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods ■ Teaching and Assessment You will engage with a variety of learning pedagogies, including lectures, seminars, group work, presentations, one-to-one sessions with tutors and guided peer review. Assessment is through a series of course assignments of 4,000 words in length, or the equivalent in level of eff ort, and by linking written work with individual presentations, empirical fi eldwork, process and analysis. ■ Entry Requirements • Good honours degree at 2:2 or above in an appropriate area. • International students should demonstrate suitable writing and speaking skills in English; for example IELTS 6.5 or above. • Applicants with relevant experience who can demonstrate knowledge and skills to degree standard will be carefully considered.

For further information visit the website: 147 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years – dependent upon award undertaken Qualifications/Exit Awards: Various award titles available around various topic areas, including: coaching, public services management, high performance in the digital age, professional practice in childhood studies, personal leadership development, innovation facilitation, enterprise facilitation, dental practice management, driving assessment and outdoor mobility – packaged as: MA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: A renowned leader in the fi eld of work based learning with over ten years’ Centre for Work Related Studies, experience, our Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme off ers Professional Development, part-time, negotiable study that values workplace learning, recognising Faculty of Business, Enterprise your expertise in your chosen fi eld, and will allow you to gain credit for prior and Lifelong Learning experiential learning. Start Date: Our programme will allow you to ‘learn while you earn’. Throughout the year Course Fees: The fi rst module will enable you to undertake a self-audit and complete a claim for prior learning (if appropriate) where learning in the workplace can be rewarded academically. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The module also provides the opportunity for needs analysis and action planning, in order module to enable you to successfully create a pathway of study and award title that meets your Campus: learning needs. Chester Campus Available awards include: Contact: • Postgraduate Certifi cate Name: Lizzy Williams • Postgraduate Diploma Title: Professional Development • MA/MSc Offi ce Manager The programme off ers fl exible and adaptable study for those seeking professional Telephone: 01244 512122 development opportunities, and for whom customised programmes relating directly to the Email: work setting are the most eff ective way of achieving their objectives. [email protected] The course also off ers accreditation services to businesses and organisations. ■ Modules You will choose from online modules, taught one-day (occasionally two-day) workshops or negotiated projects, which will develop your learning around an aspect of your current work. You will be able to select from a range of modules in areas such as coaching, teaching and learning, business, management, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. For further module information, please look at our Workshop Catalogue: www.chester.ac.uk/cwrs/news-workshops-events You will also have the opportunity to incorporate modules from other departments. For more information, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis and www.cwrs.eu ■ Teaching and Assessment There are no formal exams. You will be assessed through a variety of formats – for example assignments, portfolios, reports, presentations, and dialogue assessment. ■ Entry Requirements Most applicants will already have a fi rst degree; however, applicants who are operating at a high standard in the workplace but do not possess a fi rst degree will, on agreement with staff , be allowed to take a diagnostic module to assess their suitability for Masters study.

148 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis and www.cwrs.eu Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certifi cate

As higher education strives to make studying more accessible and relevant to Department/Faculty: people in the workplace, our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Work Based Learning Centre for Work Related Studies, Facilitation (WBIS) will provide you with the necessary skills and academic Professional Development, knowledge to become an effi cient and eff ective Associate Tutor of work based Faculty of Business, Enterprise learning in higher education. and Lifelong Learning Start Date: This study route, as part of the Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme, is aimed at Associate Tutors working in co-delivery arrangements in higher education and for Please contact the programme academic staff who specialise in work based learning in higher education. Those staff who leader for the next starting date already hold the traditional Postgraduate Certifi cate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Course Fees: Education are welcome to undertake this as staff development, providing they are working www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- with work based learning students. module The study route is accredited by the Higher Education Academy, and students who Campus: successfully complete the course are entitled to register as Fellows of the Higher Education Chester Campus / Distance Academy. Learning During the course you will develop the skills required to facilitate and assess work based Contact: learners involved in higher education programmes of study. Name: Denise Meakin Title: Senior Lecturer, Programme This Postgraduate Certifi cate is an approved study route of the Work Based and Integrative Leader Studies (WBIS) programme. You can study this Certifi cate as an independent study route or as part of a WBIS Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree. Telephone: 01244 512132 Email: [email protected] ■ Modules There are three modules of study: Theoretical Perspectives of Work Based Learning; Higher Education Frameworks for Negotiated Work Based Learning, Credit and Accreditation of Prior Learning; and Facilitation and Assessment in Work Based Learning. For further details, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/work-based-learning-facilitation and www.cwrs.eu ■ Teaching and Assessment Our course is delivered over three full-day workshops complemented by online resources and tutorial support. You will negotiate aspects of your assessment, but normally it will be through three 20-credit assignments and facilitation and assessment evidence to meet Higher Education Academy requirements for Fellowship status. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants are expected to have a teaching load and facilitative role in work based learning within higher education. For further information, please contact the Programme Leader.

For further information visit the website: 149 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/work-based-learning-facilitation and www.cwrs.eu Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

The links between sport, exercise, nutrition and weight management have long been recognised as vital positive contributors to individual and public health. We offer a diverse choice of postgraduate programmes across these areas to suit your area of specialism.

Exercise and Nutrition Science ...... 153 Public Health Nutrition ...... 157 Exercise and Nutrition Science Sociology of Sport and Exercise ...... 158 (Dublin) ...... 154 Sports Sciences ...... 159 to 160 Human Nutrition ...... 155 Weight Management ...... 161 Nutrition and Dietetics ...... 156 Weight Management (Dublin) ...... 162

If you have a particular interest in public health and health improvement, please see page 88 for further choices.

150 151 Find out more below about research opportunities within Sport, Exercise and Nutrition: Clinical Sciences The Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent international reputation and comprises a team of leading academics with strong research backgrounds spanning a wide range of disciplines, including: nutritional sciences, dietetics, exercise and health, weight management, cardiovascular rehabilitation and diabetes. We also have a significant number of research collaborations with hospitals and healthcare providers, as well as with food, nutrition and exercise industries. We are keen to hear from prospective students who wish to carry out their PhD studies within the Department, as well as those wishing to study for an MRes in their particular field of interest. Further information: Dr Sohail Mushtaq Email: [email protected] Sport and Exercise Sciences The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences divides its research into two groups – the Sociology of Sport and Exercise, and Applied Sport and Exercise Science. Recent RAE 2008 results have identified a proportion of our research as ‘world-leading’, and other esteem indicator scores designated 70% of our staff as being ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’. Research resources on the Chester Campus include well-equipped physiology laboratories, a movement analysis laboratory and a sports psychology laboratory. In addition, both research groups frequently collaborate with external partners, including sports governing bodies, professional sports clubs and health trusts. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: the applied sport science of rugby (league and union); the physiology of intermittent exercise; exercise-induced muscle damage and its effect on human performance; physical activity and health; physical education; young people; sport and leisure; sport policy and development; and disability sport. Further information: Sociology of Sport and Exercise – Dr Andy Smith Email: [email protected] Applied Sport and Exercise Science – Dr Craig Twist Email: [email protected]

152 Exercise and Nutrition Science Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The science of exercise and nutrition is a rapidly expanding fi eld. New fi ndings Department/Faculty: linking physical activity and nutrition to health are regularly being published Department of Clinical Sciences, as knowledge becomes updated. However, being able to interpret this research Faculty of Applied Sciences and apply it to practical situations is not always straightforward. Start Date: The aims of this postgraduate programme are for you to develop: September 2013 • a critical understanding of the concepts and controversies in exercise and nutrition science Course Fees: • a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of contemporary exercise and nutrition issues www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- • research skills for the critical investigation of exercise and nutrition topics. module The programme is highly fl exible, allowing you to study full time or part time to suit your personal Campus: and work commitments. Flexibility is achieved through the delivery of modules over three-day Chester Campus blocks followed by eight weeks of home-based learning. This allows students nationally and Contact: internationally to attend the programme. Name: Michael Morris Our course is delivered by a team of experienced academics and also practitioners who work in Title: Programme Leader high-profi le areas. Telephone: 01244 513431 Modules are assessed by written coursework or equivalent (e.g. poster presentation). There are Email: no examinations. [email protected] Lectures are complemented by practical sessions in well-equipped physiology (BASES- accredited), biology and food nutrition laboratories. ■ Modules The modules aim to enable you to develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations. A variety of module options means the programme can be tailored to suit your needs. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-chester ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is mainly by lectures interspersed with laboratory practicals, group discussion, seminars and interactive computer-based sessions. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Following the completion of six taught modules, if you are an MSc student you will be required to undertake a personal research project. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

For further information visit the website: 153 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-chester Exercise and Nutrition Science (Dublin) Course Duration: Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: This two-year part-time Masters programme is designed for those who wish to Department of Clinical Sciences, extend their knowledge, qualifi cations and expertise in this popular area of study. Faculty of Applied Sciences Our course is designed to provide postgraduate education and training Start Date: opportunities for exercise, nutrition and health professionals, and provide September 2013 opportunities for those aspiring to work in this high-profi le fi eld. Course Fees: The aims of this postgraduate programme are for you to develop: www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- • a critical understanding of the concepts and controversies in exercise and nutrition module science Campus: • a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of contemporary exercise and nutrition National Training Centre, Dublin, issues Ireland • research skills for the critical investigation of exercise and nutrition topics. Contact: The programme is highly fl exible, allowing you to study part time to suit your personal and Name: Michael Morris work commitments. Flexibility is achieved through the delivery of modules over three-day Title: Programme Leader blocks followed by eight weeks of home-based learning. This allows students nationally and Telephone: 01244 513431 internationally to attend the programme. Email: Our course is delivered by a team of experienced academics and also practitioners who work [email protected] in high-profi le areas. Modules are assessed by written coursework or equivalent (e.g. poster presentation). There are no examinations. ■ Modules The modules aim to enable you to develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations. A variety of module options means the programme can be tailored to suit your needs. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-dublin ■ Teaching and Assessment Teaching is mainly by lectures interspersed with laboratory practicals, group discussion, seminars and interactive computer-based sessions. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Following the completion of six taught modules, if you are an MSc student you will be required to undertake a personal research project. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

154 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-dublin Human Nutrition Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-4 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

It is becoming increasingly apparent that nutrition plays a signifi cant role Department/Faculty: in both health and disease. This programme aims to help you develop an Department of Clinical Sciences, understanding of the principles of nutrition, and will enable you to scientifi cally Faculty of Applied Sciences evaluate the links between diet, health and disease. Start Date: The Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent reputation in nutrition at both September 2013 undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We have considerable teaching and research Course Fees: expertise in the areas of nutrition and allied subjects. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- This programme will appeal to professionals within the food and nutrition industries, as module well as the health professionals who wish to complete the course as part of their continued Campus: professional development. Chester Campus Our programme will also be attractive to undergraduates with non-nutrition degrees who Contact: wish to move into the fi eld of nutrition, and those with nutrition-related degrees wishing to Name: Dr Sohail Mushtaq further their studies to gain a postgraduate qualifi cation. Title: Programme Leader Telephone: 01244 513367 Taught modules are delivered as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students both nationally and internationally. Email: [email protected] This course will enhance graduates’ career opportunities in the food/nutrition industries as well as in health-related professions. The programme will also equip graduates with the skills required for further academic research. ■ Modules The modules will develop your underpinning scientifi c knowledge of nutrition as well as equipping you with the professional skills required for a career in nutrition. Modules will cover: principles of nutrition; human metabolism; nutrition in health and disease; sports nutrition; nutritional assessment; and research methods. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/human-nutrition ■ Teaching and Assessment Each taught module involves attendance at a three-day intensive course, followed by a period of home-based learning and the submission of a 4,000-word written assignment, or its equivalent (e.g. poster presentation). Following the completion of six taught modules, MSc students are required to undertake a personal research project. ■ Entry Requirements Minimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or health science, including components of biochemistry and physiology, is required. Other related/unrelated subjects will be considered on an individual basis.

For further information visit the website: 155 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/human-nutrition Nutrition and Dietetics Course Duration: Full-time: 2 years for Postgraduate Diploma Part-time: 2-6 years for MSc Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma

Department/Faculty: This is a professional two-year degree programme which provides you with an Department of Clinical Sciences, award in Nutrition and Dietetics together with eligibility for registration as a Faculty of Applied Sciences dietitian with the Health Professions Council (UK). Start Date: Our programme is commissioned by the North West NHS Executive. Fees are not applied to September 2013 students accepted onto the programme up to Diploma stage, and many students are entitled Course Fees: to apply for an NHS Bursary. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- You will have access to programme-specifi c facilities and laboratories, and benefi t from the module Faculty’s links with expertise from the pharmaceutical and food industries, British Dietetic Campus: Association specialist groups, and local dietetic departments. Chester Campus Our taught programme is interspersed with three periods of practice placement. Placements Contact: are usually undertaken within the North West region, although you may exceptionally be Name: Alison Morgan placed elsewhere in the UK. Title: Administrative Assistant for Dietetics ■ Modules Telephone: 01244 513090 Modules cover the theory and practice of nutrition and dietetics. You will also undertake three Email: clinical placements, all of which must be passed. [email protected] If you decide to study for the full MSc award, you will normally undertake a research project following completion of the taught modules. Additional fees apply. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics ■ Teaching and Assessment This is an intensive course and much of the teaching is student-centred. You will learn and be taught via lectures, seminars and group work. Most modules are assessed using a combination of coursework, or examinations. Coursework may include practical reports, data interpretation, essays, portfolio and presentations. ■ Entry Requirements A 2:1 honours degree in relevant science subject that includes modules covering human physiology and biochemistry. Applicants must also: • have a good command of written and spoken English • complete a satisfactory health check and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure. For a full list of entry requirements and the application process, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics Please note: Unfortunately, while we can accept EU students, the funding arrangements for this programme do not permit us to accept international students at this time. There are strict deadlines for applications to Nutrition and Dietetics. Please refer to the course page on the website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics

156 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics Public Health Nutrition Course Duration: MSc Full-time: 1 year MSc Part-time: 2-6 years Postgraduate Diploma: 2-5 years Postgraduate Certifi cate: 1-3 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Public health nutrition relates to the science of preventing disease, prolonging Department/Faculty: and improving quality of life and promoting health through the medium of Department of Clinical Sciences, nutrition. A public health nutritionist aims to promote health and well-being Faculty of Applied Sciences through food and nutrition, help people make healthier choices, create an Start Date: environment which promotes health, and develop supportive health-related September 2013 policy. Course Fees: This popular programme produces graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- experience to work as public health nutritionists in health, education, government, non- module government agencies and industry. Campus: The programme is designed for graduates with an interest in people, health and nutrition. Chester Campus The main aim of the programme is to foster the development of public health practitioners Contact: and equip them with the knowledge and skills to advocate better health through diet and Name: Alison Morgan nutrition. The course delivery is supported by expert external practitioners to ensure that Title: Administrative Assistant the practitioner-based focus is relevant to the contemporary environment. Telephone: 01244 513090 This one-year full-time (or two-to-six years part-time) course is based at the Chester Email: Campus. Our programme is unique in that it is delivered within a research-driven, student- [email protected] centred framework. You will also have access to excellent facilities and laboratories. ■ Modules The modules focus on core Public Health Nutrition issues such as the relationship between nutrition and health and the way in which sociological and psychological factors infl uence food choice. All modules are designed to increase your understanding of the scientifi c evidence related to food, nutrition and health upon which public health nutrition strategies, activities and policies are based. For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health-nutrition ■ Teaching and Assessment You will encounter a range of diff erent learning experiences through lectures, investigative sessions, laboratory work, food skills sessions, workshops and seminars. Assessment of modules is varied and comprises a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework is innovative and interactive and includes interpretation of data, portfolio work and seminar presentation. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are invited from graduates with a science degree (minimum second class honours or equivalent) in physiology, biochemistry, food, nutrition, biological or health sciences. Original certifi cates and a transcript of modules studied with marks should be presented with the application. Applications from those without a science degree may be considered.

For further information visit the website: 157 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health-nutrition Sociology of Sport and Exercise Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: The sociology of sport and exercise is an increasingly important discipline in the Chester Centre for Research into social scientifi c study of sport. Students undertaking this area of study will be Sport and Society, Faculty of better prepared to understand the relationship between sport and society and Applied Sciences apply this to a whole range of vocational careers in the fi eld. Start Date: Our MSc in Sociology of Sport and Exercise is delivered by the internationally established September 2013 Centre for Research into Sport and Society, and is one of only a few courses of its kind in Course Fees: the UK. www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- The programme is delivered by nationally and internationally recognised research- module active staff whose commitment to research-informed teaching will enable you to use Campus: the programme to obtain employment in a wide range of sectors. These include: further Chester Campus and higher education in the UK and abroad; full-time funded doctoral research; national and international governing bodies of sport; sport policy and development; research and Contact: consultancy; physical education teaching; and the health, fi tness and leisure industries. Name: Dr Andy Smith You will also be able to pursue voluntary placements with local employers in the fi eld to Title: Reader supplement your studies. Telephone: 01244 513387 Email: [email protected] For further details and to see what our students think about the course, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise ■ Modules All modules will enable you to explore, theoretically and empirically, any research topics in which you are interested. These include: sport and health, sport policy and development, physical education and youth sport, journalism, the media, drugs, and body image. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise ■ Teaching and Assessment Throughout the programme you will be taught in lead lectures, student-led group discussions and workshops, and weekly one-to-one tutorials. Assessments take the form of coursework, individual and group presentations, poster presentations, and a research dissertation that includes an individual viva-voce. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are expected from students who have studied sport and exercise sciences, sociology, education, health, history or similar graduates with a relevant fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent). Applications from students with related work experience in the fi elds of sport, education, health and leisure are welcome.

158 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise Sports Sciences Named pathways in Sports Biomechanics, Performance Analysis of Sports, Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The MSc Sports Sciences programme has been designed to enable you to Department/Faculty: develop a range of discipline-specifi c abilities and apply them to selected Department of Sport and areas of special interest for more advanced study of the physiological, Exercise Sciences, Faculty of nutritional, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, biomechanical Applied Sciences or psychological factors that might infl uence sports performance. Excellent Start Date: collaborative links with elite national and international athletes and teams will September 2013 also give you the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience. Course Fees: As well as increasing your theoretical and empirical knowledge within the area, www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- our programme comprises a range of core modules that are designed to provide module opportunities for you to enhance your abilities in a range of transferable skills, and also Campus: to develop the basic competencies that will aid your personal development should you Chester Campus wish to pursue discipline-specifi c accreditation in the future (e.g. BASES, UKSCA, ISPAS). Contact: The programme is taught by an experienced team of tutors who have specialist Name: Dr Ceri Nicholas research interests and publications within the sub-discipline areas. All teaching has an Title: Programme Leader applied focus, with full use made of the BASES-accredited sports science laboratories Telephone: 01244 513470 (biomechanics, motor skills, performance analysis and physiology). Email: [email protected] The above critical elements of teaching excellence and research, combined with the applied practical experience of many of the staff who have worked with national and international athletes and teams, means that during all lectures you will not only be challenged intellectually but will also gain experience and knowledge of how research informs and is informed by practice. The addition of an experiential learning placement within the course, and an opportunity to work within the Sports Science Support Unit, means that our programme provides invaluable practical experience that will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge within an applied sporting environment, as well as developing key interpersonal skills while working alongside applied practitioners. This programme is suitable for: students who wish to embark upon a career in the sports science domain and who are seeking postgraduate study with the opportunity of supervised experience; practitioners already working in the fi eld (coaches, trainers and physiotherapists); and those looking to extend their knowledge before moving into the research and academic sectors.

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For further information visit the website: 159 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences Sports Sciences (Cont’d) Named pathways in Sports Biomechanics, Performance Analysis of Sports, Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: ■ Modules Department of Sport and Over the year, full-time students will take six taught modules: one research methods Exercise Sciences, Faculty of module; two sports science generic modules designed to examine practitioner skills Applied Sciences (Core Competencies) and allow you to gain fi eld-based experience of working in an Start Date: applied setting (Experiential Learning in Applied Sporting Performance); and three September 2013 area-specifi c modules for those following a named pathway (Sports Biomechanics, Course Fees: Performance Analysis of Sports, Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning or Nutrition). Students opting to follow the MSc Sport Sciences route can www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- take a combination of modules from across the areas. You will also complete one triple- module module Dissertation. Campus: Chester Campus For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences Contact: Name: Dr Ceri Nicholas ■ Teaching and Assessment Title: Programme Leader You will learn and be taught by means of lectures, seminars, group work and laboratory Telephone: 01244 513470 practicals. Email: [email protected] Assessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of coursework and presentations. ■ Entry Requirements Applications are expected from sport and exercise sciences, physiology, psychology, coaching, biomechanics or similar graduates with a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent). Original certifi cates and a transcript of marks should be presented with the application. For information on APCL/APEL, please see page 18.

160 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences Weight Management Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Levels of obesity are increasing globally. This in turn contributes to increasing Department/Faculty: levels of non-communicable diseases. Our Masters programme is designed to Department of Clinical Sciences, provide advanced education and training opportunities for the wide range of Faculty of Applied Sciences professionals dealing with clients and patients for whom successful weight Start Date: management is the key to improving their health. September 2013 The World Health Organisation reports that overweight and obesity is increasing Course Fees: worldwide, in both advanced and developing countries, and is contributing to the www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- increasing levels of non-communicable metabolic and mechanically induced disorders module such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic problems, obstructive sleep Campus: apnoea and certain cancers. Chester Campus This full-time or part-time programme is run in association with the National Obesity Contact: Forum. The programme is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. It is the fi rst of Name: Clinical Sciences Team its type in the UK and Ireland, and is delivered by a team of experienced academics, GPs, Telephone: 01244 513431 hospital doctors, surgeons, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise specialists and psychologists. Email: The high input from fi eld experts keeps the course fresh and up to date on the market [email protected] needs of the professionals. While this multidisciplinary programme is a focused professional development programme aimed at healthcare professionals from around the world, it is also suitable for newly qualifi ed graduates aspiring to work in this high-profi le area. ■ Modules Modules include a consideration of the obesity epidemic. This then leads to nutritional, exercise and behavioural approaches in weight management. You will then study the physiological causes of obesity and the politically sensitive area of childhood obesity. The MSc is then completed by a module in research methods and a research project. For a full module list, see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-chester ■ Teaching and Assessment Each module is delivered in intensive learning blocks of three to four days, which are followed by self-directed learning supported by experienced tutors at the University. Assessment is by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Research projects may be laboratory or work based under the direction of an individually allocated supervisor. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is open to candidates with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

For further information visit the website: 161 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-chester Weight Management (Dublin) Course Duration: Part-time: 2 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Levels of obesity are increasing globally. This in turn contributes to increasing Department of Clinical Sciences, levels of non-communicable diseases. Our Masters programme is designed Faculty of Applied Sciences to provide advanced education and training opportunities for the wide range Start Date: of professionals dealing with clients and patients for whom successful weight September 2013 management is the key to improving their health. Course Fees: The World Health Organisation reports that overweight and obesity is increasing www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- worldwide, in both advanced and developing countries, and is contributing to the module increasing levels of non-communicable metabolic and mechanically induced disorders Campus: such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic problems, obstructive sleep National Training Centre, Dublin, apnoea and certain cancers. Ireland This part-time programme is run in association with the National Obesity Forum. The Contact: programme is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. It is the fi rst of its type in Name: Clinical Sciences Team the UK and Ireland, and is delivered by a team of experienced academics, GPs, hospital Telephone: 01244 513431 doctors, surgeons, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise specialists and psychologists. The high Email: input from fi eld experts keeps the course fresh and up to date on the market needs of the professionals. [email protected] While this multidisciplinary programme is a focused professional development programme aimed at healthcare professionals from around the world, it is also suitable for newly qualifi ed graduates aspiring to work in this high-profi le area. ■ Modules Modules include a consideration of the obesity epidemic. This then leads to nutritional, exercise and behavioural approaches in weight management. You will then study the physiological causes of obesity and the politically sensitive area of childhood obesity. The MSc is then completed by a module in research methods and a research project. For a full module list, see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-dublin ■ Teaching and Assessment Each module is delivered in intensive learning blocks of three to four days, which are followed by self-directed learning supported by experienced tutors at the University. Assessment is by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Research projects may be laboratory or work based under the direction of an individually allocated supervisor. ■ Entry Requirements The programme is open to candidates with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

162 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-dublin To keep up to date with the latest events within postgraduate study at the University of Chester, join us at: www.facebook.com/uochesterpg

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163 Theology and Religious Studies

The University considers the delivery of Theology and Religious Studies programmes as critical. Whether you are interested in philosophical enquiry or the practical examination of religious belief and practice, we offer a broad range of higher level postgraduate programmes for you to choose from.

Faiths and Public Policy ...... 167 Theology, Media and Practical and Contextual Theology ...... 168 Communication ...... 171 Religious Studies ...... 169 Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) Theology ...... 170 in Practical Theology ...... 172

164 165 Find out more below about research opportunities within Theology and Religious Studies: Theology and Religious Studies The Department of Theology and Religious Studies maintains a thriving research culture which includes both academic staff and research students. This is demonstrated in the quality and volume of our research output, our ability to attract leading researchers, and our large and growing postgraduate community.

Chester is an internationally significant centre for research in theology and religious studies, regularly hosting international conferences with world-leading scholars, and supporting two lively research centres in Religion and the Biosciences and in Faiths and Public Policy. Alongside this leading research profile, the Department is committed to excellence in supervisory support and attention to the development of research students. Students can apply for funds to support their participation in conferences and gain experiences that can enhance their future career prospects.

We are particularly keen to hear from you if you are interested in researching in any of the following areas: • Biblical Studies, Second Temple Judaism and Early Christian History • Contextual, Practical and Public Theologies • Religious Studies, Contemporary Spiritualities, and Religion and Society • Systematic Theology and Theological Ethics

Further details about our academic team and the areas we supervise can be found at: www.chester.ac.uk/ departments/trs/research

Further information: Cathryn Rogers Email: [email protected]

166 Faiths and Public Policy Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The re-emergence of religious faith into political life and public policy is one of Department/Faculty: the most outstanding features of the 21st century. This ‘new visibility’ of religion Department of Theology calls for renewed attention to the dynamics of social change and the potential and Religious Studies, impact of faith at local, national and global levels. Faculty of Humanities Start Date: The University of Chester is one of the leading centres in research in theology in the United Kingdom and internationally. During the course you will therefore be exposed to September 2013 / January 2014 some of the leading international researchers in the fi eld of religion and public life. For Course Fees: example, in 2013 we will be hosting the triennial consultation of the Global Network for www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- Public Theology. module The programme at Chester is unique in that it is based in the academic study of theology Campus: and religions, while incorporating a range of critical and analytical perspectives drawn Chester Campus / Distance from the humanities and social sciences. This enables us to off er a programme that Learning combines detailed understanding of the changing dynamics of religious belief and Contact: practice with rigorous scholarship. Name: Cathryn Rogers ■ Modules Title: Postgraduate Administrator Telephone: 01244 511518 You will study an introductory core module, which provides a foundation in key literature, Email: research methods and critical approaches to the fi eld. You will then be able to select from [email protected] a range of specialist options, including modules in international perspectives on faith and public policy, religion and the body, and religion and media. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to fi t your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation. For information about assessment, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy ■ Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.

For further information visit the website: 167 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy Practical and Contextual Theology Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Practical and contextual theology focuses on the intersections between inherited Department of Theology theologies, contemporary beliefs, and experience and practice in ecclesiastical, and Religious Studies, political and social contexts. For over 60 years, such approaches to theology have Faculty of Humanities transformed not only the content of theology, but also how theology is done, Start Date: with ramifi cations beyond the academy and church. September 2013 / January 2014 Chester is one of the leading centres in the UK, and internationally, in research in practical Course Fees: and contextual theology. You will therefore have opportunities to engage with issues at www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- the forefront of research in the discipline. module Our programme off ers a residential event once a year that will give you the opportunity Campus: to work with an internationally distinguished visiting scholar in a particular aspect of the Chester Campus / Distance discipline. Learning You will also have opportunities to engage in the study of practical and contextual Contact: theologies with modules focused on perspectives in gender, disability, race, and Name: Cathryn Rogers theologies among non-literate people. Title: Postgraduate Administrator Professionals in a range of public, private and voluntary sector contexts, together with Telephone: 01244 511518 ministers of religion who wish to refl ect theologically on their practice, context and Email: professional life, will fi nd this programme ideally suited to them. [email protected] ■ Modules In addition to a core module on Themes and Methods in Practical and Contextual Theology and a research dissertation, you can choose further modules in areas such as: • Urban Theology • Public Theology • Feminist Theology • Disability Theology • Secularisation • A practice-based research project For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/practical-and-contextual-theology ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to fi t your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation. ■ Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Applicants with lower qualifi cations, a degree in another discipline or appropriate relevant experience should contact us for advice.

168 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/practical-and-contextual-theology Religious Studies Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

This course will enable you to explore the diversity of global religious and Department/Faculty: spiritual life; probe relationships between religion, spirituality, society, identity, Department of Theology ethics and popular culture; discover texts and traditions; explore concepts and Religious Studies, and truth claims; consider the phenomenon of religion from a wide range of Faculty of Humanities disciplinary perspectives; receive training in advanced research skills; and Start Date: undertake fi eld research. September 2013 / January 2014 Our programme is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact Course Fees: of religion and spirituality in the contemporary world. The course is ideal as a means of www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- training for further doctoral studies in religion. module Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this Masters programme Campus: to increase their ‘religious literacy’ and to demonstrate to their employers the many Chester Campus / Distance transferable skills fostered by the study of religions. Teachers take the course to bolster Learning their expertise in a range of religious traditions. Many students take this course simply Contact: because they consider studying the world’s religious beliefs, texts, histories and practices Name: Cathryn Rogers fascinating and relevant. Title: Postgraduate Administrator We will provide you with opportunities for fi eld research in religious communities, as well Telephone: 01244 511518 as the chance to make a fi eld trip to Bangalore in India. Email: [email protected] ■ Modules You will study two introductory core modules, which provide a foundation in key literature on theory and training in practical research methods and research ethics. A range of specialist options may then be selected, including modules in most of the world’s religions, as well as in spirituality and popular culture, indigenous religions, and contemporary Indian religions (fi eld trip module based in Bangalore). For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to fi t your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation. For information about assessment, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies ■ Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 degree in religious studies and/or theology or related disciplines is required. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.

For further information visit the website: 169 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies Theology Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

Department/Faculty: Christian Theology pursues deep and transformative understanding of the Department of Theology Christian faith. It addresses vital questions about God, human fl ourishing, the and Religious Studies, shape of society and the non-human world through critical engagement with the Faculty of Humanities Christian tradition and modern dialogue partners. Start Date: The University of Chester’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies has a strong September 2013 / January 2014 and growing academic profi le in this area, with a large and diverse academic faculty. Our Course Fees: programme combines rich engagement with classic and groundbreaking theological www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- texts with the opportunity to explore a broad range of contemporary theological module approaches and cutting-edge issues. Campus: This combination of depth and breadth will extend the knowledge and skills you gained Chester Campus in undergraduate studies, developing your capacities for critical judgement, independent Contact: research and clear, concise explanation and argument. Name: Cathryn Rogers The course will attract those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian faith Title: Postgraduate Administrator and its eff ects on society and culture, and those seeking professional and ministerial Telephone: 01244 511518 development. It provides an excellent preparation for those considering pursuing a Email: research degree in the fi eld. [email protected] For more information, please see our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology ■ Modules You will take a core module, which will allow you to study a diverse range of the most important thinkers in classic and contemporary Christian thought, together with three other modules. Our programme will off er you the fl exibility to explore advanced topics in Christian theology and theological ethics, including contextual and practical theologies and biblical studies. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology ■ Teaching and Assessment This programme is normally accessible entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, seminars, intensive residentials and online learning. Assessment for each module is through a written essay, normally of 4,000 words. The dissertation is normally 16,000-20,000 words. ■ Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Applicants with lower qualifi cations, a degree in another discipline or appropriate relevant experience should contact us for advice.

170 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology Theology, Media and Communication* Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2-6 years Qualifications/Exit Awards: MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certifi cate

The study of media, culture and religion is one of the most rapidly growing Department/Faculty: areas within theology and religious studies. Our programme aims to encourage Department of Theology theological refl ection on the use of media and communication in religious life, and Religious Studies, and to foster greater ‘media literacy’ within churches and other faith-based Faculty of Humanities organisations. Start Date: September 2013 / January 2014 This new programme aims to off er a fl exible, full-time or part-time postgraduate degree in the theological study of media and communication for graduates from a range of Course Fees: disciplines. Its combination of theoretical and practice-based approaches will enhance www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- the intellectual and professional skills of all those interested in the relationship between module religion and the media. Campus: At the heart of our programme is the understanding that religious traditions have always Chester Campus / Distance ‘mediated’ their beliefs and practices through a variety of cultural forms: oral, textual, Learning visual, material and (latterly) digital. We place great signifi cance on studying the processes, Contact: technologies and practices of the communication of religious experience. Name: Cathryn Rogers Our programme aims to facilitate theologically informed strategic engagement with Title: Postgraduate Administrator communications media. You will have the opportunity to refl ect critically on your own Telephone: 01244 511518 professional practice and to relate your practical experience as a consumer and producer Email: of media to theoretical discussions of media and theology. [email protected] ■ Modules *Subject to Validation You will study an introductory core module, which will introduce you to aspects of media theory and off er you resources for refl ecting theologically on the role of media in society. Further options focus on media ethics; spirituality and popular culture; and the relationship between media and sacred texts. ■ Teaching and Assessment Our programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to suit your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation. ■ Entry Requirements Normally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.

For further information visit the website: 171 www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology-media-communication Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Practical Theology Course Duration: Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5-6 years Who is this for? The DProf is open to anyone interested in exploring the ethical and theological dimensions of their professional and/or voluntary practice. Students include ministers of religion and those working in education, for charities and in the caring professions.

Department/Faculty: This is the fi rst doctoral-level degree of its kind in the UK, combining the fl exibility Department of Theology of a portfolio approach, the ability to research your own professional context, and Religious Studies, and the rigour and focus of undertaking a doctoral programme. It is aimed at the Faculty of Humanities ‘researching professional’, rather than the ‘professional researcher’. Start Date: This is a research degree in which you can pursue a sustained programme of independent September 2013 study. Professional doctorates are growing in popularity within Higher Education in the Course Fees: UK. Whereas a conventional PhD is examined via a single thesis, professional doctorates www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per- require the submission of a research portfolio, involving a range of assignments with module annual, achievable deadlines. Campus: You will be supported by a combination of personal supervision and residential Chester Campus, plus residentials workshops with your peer group. at Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden Supervision is delivered by regular meetings with module tutors at Stage 1 and a specialist Contact: supervisor at Stage 2. Residential 24-hour workshops take place three times a year, plus Name: Cathryn Rogers there is a further 48-hour summer school. These take place in the comfortable, historic Title: Postgraduate Administrator surroundings of Gladstone’s Library – a working library and conference centre. Telephone: 01244 511518 The residentials will introduce you to the discipline of Practical Theology, expose you to Email: leading scholars in the fi eld and allow you to make presentations of work in progress. [email protected] ■ Modules Stage 1 of the programme prepares the ground for the research thesis by including a literature review, a publishable article, a refl ective journal and a research proposal. Stage 2 involves a 45,000 to 50,000-word research thesis, examined by an oral examination. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/doc-prac-theo ■ Teaching and Assessment Most of your time on this programme will be spent undertaking independent research, supported by regular one-to-one supervision. At residentials, you will participate in seminars, small-group action learning sets and independent study. Assessment takes place via submission of a research portfolio, with structured assignments and deadlines. ■ Entry Requirements Applicants should normally have a good fi rst degree plus a Masters degree. Those without a Masters degree can apply for accreditation of prior learning and experience. While some academic background in the study of theology is desirable, candidates from a range of academic disciplines are always considered on merit.

172 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/doc-prac-theo Useful Information

Notes for Applicants ...... 174 How to Find Us ...... 180-181 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ...... 175 Location Maps...... 182-183 Index ...... 176-179 Useful Contacts...... 184

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Course titles are listed in bold Chester Campus...... 8 Chester – Town and City Life...... 6 A Choral Scholarships...... 16 Accommodation – International Students...... 12 Clinical Bariatric Practice...... 96 Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL/APEL) ...... 18 Clinical Counselling ...... 131 Admissions Policy ...... 174 Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies ...... 132 Advanced Practice ...... 91 Commissioning (Health and Social Care)...... 97 Advice – Student Advice Centre ...... 10 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan ...... 17 Alumni Association...... 10 Commonwealth Scholarships ...... 17 Applied Mental Health Practice ...... 92 Complaints Procedure ...... 174 Applied Science (MRes)...... 112 Computing, Mathematics and Statistics programmes ...... 46 Applied Wildlife Conservation...... 57 Conservation and Regeneration programmes...... 54 Applied Wildlife Forensics ...... 58 Conservation in Practice ...... 59 Applying: See also: • Taught Programmes...... 18 Applied Wildlife Conservation...... 57 • International Students...... 12 Applied Wildlife Forensics...... 58 • Research Programmes...... 20 Wildlife Conservation ...... 61 Archaeology and Heritage Practice...... 117 Contact numbers...... 184 Archaeology (MRes)...... 120 Contemporary Legal Studies – LLM in Contemporary Archaeology of Death and Memory...... 118 Legal Studies ...... 126 Art – Fine Art...... 27 Council Tax Exemptions ...... 17 Arts and Media programmes ...... 22 Counselling Service...... 10 Art Therapy ...... 93 Counselling Studies ...... 133 See also: B Clinical Counselling ...... 131 Benefi ts...... 16 Foundation Course in Counselling...... 136 Biomedical Science...... 94 Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma ...... 143 British Chevening Scholarships...... 17 Counselling Supervision...... 134 British Marshall Scholarships (for US students)...... 17 Creative Writing ...... 81 Bursaries for Non-EU Students ...... 17 Creativity and Education for the Professions...... 65 Business Administration, Doctor of (DBA)...... 44 Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)...... 5 Business Administration, MBA (Master of), Full-time ...... 41 Crime and Justice ...... 125 Business Administration, MBA (Master of), Part-time...... 42 Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks ...... 175 Business Entrepreneurship – Chester Business Masters ...... 35 Business programmes ...... 32 D Dance...... 25 C Data Protection ...... 174 Campuses and Sites ...... 8 DBA – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ...... 44 Cancellations ...... 174 Deadlines for applications – When to Apply ...... 18 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation...... 95 Design ...... 26 Careers and Employability...... 10 Diabetes Management...... 98 Chaplaincy ...... 10 Directions to Chester...... 180 Chester Business Masters ...... 35 Directions to Warrington ...... 181

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Disabilities and Specifi c Needs ...... 174 Fulbright Scholarships (for US students)...... 17 Disability Support ...... 10 Funding...... 14 Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)...... 16 G Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks ...... 175 German – European Languages and Global Cultures...... 87 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ...... 44 Global Health ...... 102 Doctor of Education (EdD) ...... 77 Graduate School ...... 20 Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)...... 45 H Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Health and Social Care...... 113 Health and Social Care Admissions...... 19 Health and Social Care Commissioning – Commissioning Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Practical Theology . . . 172 (Health and Social Care)...... 97 Dyslexia Research and Practice...... 66 Health Improvement and Wellbeing ...... 103 E Health programmes ...... 88 Early Childhood ...... 67 Higher Degrees ...... 20 Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional History and Archaeology programmes ...... 114 History – Military History ...... 119 Status (EYPS)...... 70 History (MRes) ...... 121 Eating Disorders ...... 99 How to Apply: EdD – Doctor of Education (EdD) ...... 77 • Taught Programmes...... 18 Education for Postgraduate Medical Practice ...... 100 • International Students...... 12 Education (Leadership and Management) ...... 68 • Research Programmes...... 20 Education programmes ...... 62 How to Find Us...... 180 Endodontology ...... 101 Human Nutrition...... 155 English programmes...... 78 Enrolment Conditions...... 175 I Entry Requirements: Inclusion and Marginalisation...... 69 • Taught Programmes – Before you Apply ...... 18 Information Systems...... 49 • International Students...... 12 Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory and Research ...... 137 • Research Programmes – Before you Apply ...... 20 International Offi ce...... 19 Equality and Diversity...... 174 International Students...... 12 European Development Fund ...... 17 International Welfare Offi cer...... 13 European Funding...... 16 Interpersonal Psychology ...... 138 European Languages and Global Cultures ...... 87 J Exercise and Nutrition Science...... 153 Journalism Studies...... 28 Exercise and Nutrition Science (Dublin)...... 154 K F Kingsway Buildings...... 8 Faiths and Public Policy ...... 167 L Family and Child Psychology ...... 135 Languages – European Languages and Cultures ...... 87 Fees and Funding ...... 14 Law programmes ...... 122 • International Students...... 17 Leisure facilities...... 8 Fine Art ...... 27 Library services ...... 8 Foundation Course in Counselling ...... 136 Living Costs ...... 12 French – European Languages and Global Cultures ...... 87 LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies ...... 126

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M P Management ...... 36 Performance Practice ...... 29 See also: PGCE Early Years with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS)...... 71 MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-time...... 41 PGCE Primary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) ...... 72 MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-time...... 42 PGCE Secondary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) ...... 73 Management with Events Management...... 37 PhDs ...... 20 Management with Finance...... 37 Popular Music...... 30 Management with HRM...... 38 Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practice Management with Information Systems ...... 38 with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) ...... 70 Management with International Business...... 39 Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE) Early Years with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS)...... 71 Management with Marketing...... 39 Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE) Primary Maps ...... 182-183 with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS)...... 72 Marketing Communications and Public Relations...... 40 Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE) Master by Research (MRes) ...... 20 Secondary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS)...... 73 Masters Scholarships ...... 16 Postgraduate Certifi cate in Professional Education ...... 74 Mathematics (and Statistics) ...... 50 Practical and Contextual Theology ...... 168 MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-Time...... 41 Principles in Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches ...... 139 MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-Time ...... 42 Prior Learning, Accreditation of (APCL/APEL)...... 18 Media programmes ...... 22 Proctor’s Offi ce...... 10 Military History ...... 119 Professional and Career Development Loans ...... 15 Modern and Contemporary Fiction ...... 82 Professional Education...... 75 Modern languages – European Languages and Professional Nursing ...... 107 Global Cultures...... 87 Professional Studies ...... 108 MPhils...... 20 Professional Studies, Doctor of (DProf) ...... 45 Professional Studies in Health and Social Care, Multi-Method Therapy ...... 104 Doctor of (DProf)...... 113 Music Scholarships ...... 16 Professional Studies in Practical Theology, N Doctor of (DProf)...... 172 Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture ...... 83 Programme and Project Management ...... 51 Non-Medical Prescribing ...... 105 Psychological Trauma ...... 140 Notes for Applicants ...... 174 Psychology (Conversion)...... 141 Nutrition and Dietetics...... 156 Psychology, Counselling and Social Work programmes ...... 128 Nutrition programmes...... 150 Public Health ...... 109 Public Health Nutrition ...... 157 O Occupational Health check – Before you Apply...... 18 R Oncology for Health and Social Care Practitioners ...... 106 Recreation and leisure facilities ...... 8 Open Days...... 127 Regeneration for Practitioners...... 60 Other Sources of Funding – Non-UK Students...... 17 Religious Studies...... 169 Overseas students...... 12 Religious Studies programmes...... 164

178 For further information visit the website: www.chester.ac.uk Index

Research groups/opportunities: Spanish – European Languages and Global Cultures ...... 87 • Art and Design...... 24 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)...... 110 • Biological Sciences ...... 56, 90 Specialist Practice Community ...... 111 • Business and Management...... 34 Sport, Exercise and Nutrition programmes...... 150 • Clinical Sciences ...... 90, 152 Sports facilities ...... 8 • Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Sports Sciences ...... 159-160 Management, and Multimedia ...... 48 Student Advice Centre ...... 10 • Education...... 64 Student Support and Guidance ...... 10 • English ...... 80 Students with Disabilities ...... 18 • Geography and Development Studies...... 56 Students’ Union...... 10 • Health and Social Care ...... 90 • History and Archaeology...... 116 Student Welfare...... 10 • Law ...... 124 Sustainability for Community and Business ...... 43 • Mathematics ...... 48 T • Modern Languages...... 86 Teaching and Learning ...... 76 • Performing Arts ...... 24 Teaching programmes ...... 62 • Psychology...... 130 Television Production ...... 31 • Social Policy...... 64, 90 Theology...... 170 • Social Studies and Counselling...... 130 Theology, Media and Communication ...... 171 • Sport and Exercise Sciences...... 152 Theology and Religious Studies programmes ...... 164 • Stress Research ...... 90 Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma ...... 143 • Theology and Religious Studies ...... 166 • Work Based Learning ...... 146 Travelling to Chester and Warrington from overseas...... 12-13 Research, Master by (MRes) ...... 20 Tuition Fees: Research Methods ...... 147 • UK Students...... 14 Research Opportunities ...... 20 • International Students...... 12 Risk Analysis / Risk Management...... 52 U Riverside Campus ...... 8 UKCISA ...... 17 Riverside Innovation Centre...... 53 Useful Contacts ...... 184 S W Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups ...... 175 Warrington Campus ...... 8 Scholarships: Warrington – Town and City Life ...... 6 • British Chevening Scholarships ...... 17 WBIS programmes ...... 144 • British Marshall Scholarships (for US students)...... 17 Weight Management ...... 161 • Choral Scholarships ...... 16 • Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan ...... 17 Weight Management (Dublin)...... 162 • Commonwealth Scholarships...... 17 Who to contact ...... 184 • Fulbright Scholarships (for US students) ...... 17 Wildlife Conservation ...... 61 • Masters Scholarships ...... 16 See also: • Music Scholarships ...... 16 Applied Wildlife Conservation...... 57 Social Studies and Counselling programmes ...... 128 Applied Wildlife Forensics...... 58 Social Work ...... 142 Conservation in Practice ...... 59 Sociology of Sport and Exercise...... 158 Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) ...... 148 Sources of Finance...... 15 Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) ...... 149

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For location maps, see pages 182-183 ■ CHESTER CAMPUS CH1 4BJ By Train Chester is well served by the railway network and has From the A55, take the exit signposted A56 Chester/ frequent, fast rail links to London and major cities in the UK. Helsby. At the roundabout take the fi rst exit signposted Journey times are: London 2 hours, Birmingham 1 hour 45 Chester A56. At the next roundabout take the second exit minutes, Manchester 1 hour. Chester Campus is 20 minutes’ signposted A56 Chester City Centre. After approximately walk from Chester Railway Station, and a taxi will cost ¾ mile, turn right onto Newton Lane. Continue over the approximately £4.00. A bus service runs at regular intervals bridge and then turn right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway between the Railway Station and Chester City Centre. Our Buildings are a short way ahead of you on your left. campus is only 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre. From the A41, exit onto the A56 signposted Chester By Air City Centre. After approximately ¾ mile, turn right onto Manchester International Airport is 35 miles from Chester Newton Lane. Continue over the bridge and then turn and can be reached in 40 minutes by road or 1 hour 10 right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway Buildings are a short minutes by rail. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 25 miles way ahead of you on your left. from Chester and can be reached in 35-40 minutes by road. ■ RIVERSIDE CAMPUS CH1 1SL By Sea By Car Holyhead and Liverpool both have ferry ports, which are The Riverside Campus is in Chester City Centre and is within easy reach of Chester by road and rail. Holyhead is 1 accessible via all of the main routes into Chester. hour 40 minutes by rail, or 2 hours by road, and has ferries to A5116 Dublin. Liverpool is 45 minutes by rail and 40 minutes by road From the /Liverpool Road, take the third exit at the and has ferries to Belfast, Dublin and Douglas, Isle of Man. Fountains Roundabout onto the A5268/St Martins Way (signposted North Wales, All through Traffi c). Continue By Coach forward down St Martins Way through several sets of traffi c Chester has regular National Express Coach services to and lights and onto Nicholas Street until reaching another from most towns and cities in the UK. major roundabout (the Grosvenor Road Roundabout). By Car At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A483 Chester is linked directly to the national motorway system (signposted North Wales, Lache, Saltney). Turn left via the M53, and London and all the major regions of the onto Castle Drive (this turning can be found immediately UK are easily accessible from the city. The Chester Campus is following a set of traffi c lights with the Racecourse on situated at the junction of Cheyney Road and Parkgate Road your right). Once on Castle Drive you will see a long-stay (A540), which is a continuation of Northgate Street leading pay and display car park on your right (the Little Roodee out from the city centre. Access to the Chester Campus is by Car Park costs £3.00 for up to 3 hours and £4.90 for 3 to 6 the Exton Park entrance off Parkgate Road. hours).

■ KINGSWAY BUILDINGS CH2 2LB Exiting the car park on foot and continuing along Castle By Car Drive (with the river on your right), Riverside is 200 yards The Kingsway Buildings are situated on the outskirts of on your left. Chester City Centre and are easily accessible from the M53, From the A56/Hoole Way, at the roundabout at the end A55 and A41. of the A56 take the third exit signposted North Wales, All From the M53, exit at Junction 12 and at the roundabout through Traffi c. At the next roundabout, take the second take the third exit onto the A56 signposted Chester A56. At exit signposted North Wales, All through Traffi c, and the next roundabout take the second exit signposted A56 then follow the instructions from St Martins Way in the Chester City Centre. After approximately ¾ mile, turn right A5116 directions above. onto Newton Lane. Continue over the bridge and then turn From the A51, turn left into Grosvenor Park Road and right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway Buildings are a short way follow the A5268 round in the direction of the A483/North ahead of you on your left. Wales/Wrexham. After approximately ½ mile on the A5268

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(Vicar’s Lane/Pepper Street/Grosvenor Street), at the to the Warrington Campus is approximately 100 metres on Grosvenor Road Roundabout take the second exit onto the the left-hand side. A483 (signposted North Wales, Lache, Saltney). Take the From the M6 (Northbound), take junction 21 to join fi rst left onto Castle Drive, and then follow the instructions the B5210 following signs for the University, Birchwood from Castle Drive in the A5116 directions on page 180. and subsequently Fearnhead, remaining on the B5210 From the A483, after going over the bridge over the River until you reach the ‘College Place’ roundabout which the Dee, take the fi rst right onto Castle Drive, and then follow A574 crosses. Take the second exit off the ‘College Place’ the instructions from Castle Drive in the A5116 directions roundabout to join Crab Lane. Go straight across the mini on page 180. roundabout and the main entrance to the Warrington Campus is approximately 100 metres on the left-hand side. ■ WARRINGTON CAMPUS From the M6 (Southbound), take junction 21A off the M6 BY TRAIN to join the M62 eastbound, following signs for Manchester. Warrington is well served by the railway network, Take junction 11 off the M62. Then follow directions as with frequent, fast rail links between Warrington Bank given from the M62. Quay and London (2 hours), Birmingham (1½ hours), Glasgow (3 hours) and Preston (25 minutes). Manchester and Liverpool trains stop at Birchwood, Padgate and Warrington (Central). Taxis are available from outside the station and cost approximately £6 for a single journey to the Warrington Campus. You can take a No. 25 bus from outside Birchwood Station; this will take you to the main entrance of the campus in 5-10 minutes. LOCAL TRAINS The nearest railway station to the Warrington Campus is Birchwood, approximately 20 minutes’ walking distance from the campus, or 5-10 minutes on the No. 25 bus. For further information telephone the Passenger Transport Information Line on 0870 608 2608. BY AIR Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are both 25 minutes by road from the Warrington Campus. Taxis are usually available outside both airports. BY BUS AND COACH Local buses (numbers 25 and 49) from Warrington Bus Station run approximately every 20 minutes. Warrington is on the national coach network; National Express Coaches call at Warrington Bus Station. BY CAR From the M62, take junction 11 and join the A574, following signs for Warrington. After crossing the motorway, and at the fourth roundabout, take the third exit, signposted for Cinnamon Brow and Fearnhead onto Crab Lane. Go straight across the mini roundabout and the main entrance

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■ GENERAL ENQUIRIES The Graduate School Students’ Union Telephone: 01244 511101/511358 Chester Students’ Union – Chester Chester Sites (Chester Campus, Riverside Fax: 01244 513111 Campus Campus and Kingsway Buildings) Parkgate Road University of Chester International Admissions Chester CH1 4BJ Parkgate Road Telephone: +44 1244 512465/512468 Tel: 01244 513394 Chester Fax: +44 1244 511260 Fax: 01244 370851 CH1 4BJ Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01244 511000 Website: www.chestersu.com ■ Fax: 01244 511300 OTHER CONTACTS or Email: [email protected] or Accommodation Chester Students’ Union – Warrington [email protected] Accommodation Offi cer Campus Website: www.chester.ac.uk Telephone: 01244 513001 Crab Lane Warrington WA2 0DB Warrington Campus Email: [email protected] Tel: 01925 534265 Crab Lane APCL/APEL Fax: 01925 534269 Warrington Faculty Accreditation Offi cer Email: [email protected] WA2 0DB Telephone: 01244 511000 Website: www.chestersu.com Telephone: 01925 530000 Fax: 01925 530001 Disability and Specifi c Needs Most departments on campus can be Email: [email protected] or Telephone: 01244 511059 (Chester Sites) reached through the main switchboard on [email protected] 01925 534282 (Warrington Campus) 01244 511000. Email: [email protected] Postgraduate Taught Admissions Credits (except PGCE, Health and Social Care, Fees Editorial Team: Mark Smith, Lynette Bailey, International and Research Admissions) Finance Department Ric Bengree, Marc Kneebone, Steve Marrs Postgraduate Admissions Telephone: 01244 511000 Design Team: Stuart Grant, University of University of Chester Email: fi [email protected] Chester Design Studio Parkgate Road Chester Learning Resources Printed and fi nished by: Belmont Press, CH1 4BJ Telephone: 01244 511000 Northampton Telephone: 01244 512456/512474 Fax: 01244 511300 © University of Chester September 2012 Fax: 01244 511300 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.chester.ac.uk Student Loans Student Support Funds Offi cer PGCE Admissions Telephone: 01244 512095 Telephone: 01244 511000 Fax: 01244 511300 Student Support and Guidance Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01244 511000 Email: [email protected] Health and Social Care Admissions Telephone: 01244 511000 Fax: 01244 511300 Email: [email protected]

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184 For further information visit the website:website: www.chester.ac.uk Our aim is to produce outstanding postgraduates with the skills and qualities that will enhance your confi dence and your career. Studying with us will give you the chance to do the following: • Transform your undergraduate knowledge into the foundations of a professional career • Convert your work experience into academic credit • Choose from a diverse range of subjects and specialisms • Make informed choices about professional or research pathways • Study in a rich environment • Gain the right tools to tackle the challenges of the future MissionMissM Statement • Face intellectual questions with passion, knowledge and creativity University of Chester – Off ering qualifi cations that are fl exible, valuable and professional. The University was established by the Church of England in 1839 and, within an open and inclusive environment guided by Christian values, we seek to provide our students Join our community: and staff with the education, training, skills and motivation to enable them to develop as individuals and serve and improve the communities within which they live and work. This mission, which has helped shape our development and diversifi cation, continuesnues too facebook.com/uochesterpg twitter.com/uochester youtube.com/uochester inform our future planning and strengthening as a University institution. THE UNIVERSITY OFTHE CHESTER UNIVERSITY Postgraduate Prospectus

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