Cheshire Campus

The University for World-Class Professionals

Cheshire campus

Postgraduate and Professional Study 2016

| Exercise and Sport Science | Contemporary Arts | Business and Management | Interdisciplinary Studies

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Contents 4 The University for World-Class Professionals 8 Cheshire student living 10 World-class facilities 12 Research-informed teaching 14 Welcome to the Cheshire campus 16 Postgraduate study at Cheshire campus 17 Advancing your career 19 Postgraduate and professional study 32 Research at the Cheshire campus 34 Accommodation and student living 36 Supporting our postgraduate students 38 Postgraduate finance 40 Entry requirements 41 Making an application 42 A warm welcome to our international students 44 International students: entry requirements 46 Cheshire and Manchester - at the heart of the UK

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate A creative, cultural and sporting University campus 4

The University for World-Class Professionals Studying within a lively and bustling postgraduate community at our campus in the heart of Cheshire, you will be taught by experienced professionals with a passion for their subject. The University has a strong research profile providing an excellent postgraduate environment for our students.

Professionally focused courses An outstanding teaching Outstanding teaching facilities Manchester Metropolitan University has environment Our library and IT Zones have extended the highest concentration of postgraduate • £30m student accommodation opening hours, providing you with and professional taught courses in the complex of 799 en-suite bedrooms access to over 1 million library books, North West of England, many recognised arranged in flats, adjacent to our journals, articles and e-books, and more by professional bodies and associations. campus at Cheshire. than 100 student PCs and Macs, giving • £6m Contemporary Arts Centre you access to our outstanding online Our Cheshire campus, 36 miles (58 km) with its own theatre, rehearsal and resources. High-tech laboratories provide south of Manchester, is renowned for performance studios, multimedia and you with access to industry-standard excellence in business, education, recording music suites and gallery equipment and technology, along with humanities, sport and social sciences. space. technical training and guidance. We work hard to ensure our courses • £10m Exercise and Sport Science provide you with the skills and knowledge Centre fitted out with the latest testing Experts in their field demanded by today’s organisations. and research equipment including Our academic teaching staff, professors Indeed, many programmes have been an environmental chamber, genetics and researchers are experienced created by our academics in consultation laboratories and sports injuries clinic, professionals at the forefront of their with businesses and professional bodies which is already attracting visiting fields, with well-established links in their to reflect the needs of the industries elite athletes. area of expertise. they serve. An international university The University’s Cheshire campus is With an international student population the place to grow and develop your of over 3,000, across our two campuses, knowledge and realise your academic the University hosts students from aspirations in the contemporary arts, over 120 different countries and has a business, exercise and sport, or socially strong global presence. We are experts relevant public sector organisations. IT Zones with in teaching, enterprise and research,

providing international students with the 100+ academic experience and professional PCs and support they need to achieve their goals. Macs Our curriculum is embedded with an international dimension to develop £70m graduates with the competencies to investment communicate and compete in a global workforce. >>>

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate 3,000+ international students from 120 countries

Outstanding facilities in world-class campuses 6

One of the UK’s top three greenest universities 85% >>> of research impact Lively location World-leading research is world-leading Set in the town of Crewe, just 36 85% of our research impact has or internationally miles (58km) south of Manchester, our been judged as world-leading or Cheshire campus offers you all the internationally excellent, and benefits excellent benefits of the University in a lively, the economy, business, society, the distinctive and friendly study environment, culture, health, education environment, where student actors, and public policy. artists and musicians rub shoulders with sport scientists, trainee teachers, One of the UK’s greenest business and humanities students. universities We are proud to be one of the top Over 50% of courses and subject three universities in the UK’s People combinations are unique to our Cheshire and Planet University League for campus. Our students combine arts with environmental and ethical performance. business, culture with sport, education Our environmentally sustainable with sport science. buildings and faculties are amongst the best of any university in the UK. This makes it a creative, cultural and social campus committed to excellence in the arts, business, education, humanities and sport science.

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As a psychologist, this is a

“very good opportunity to be in an enriching environment and be able to relate to “ different disciplines regarding a sensitive topic.

Marie Chollier PhD student from France, working on Stigma, HIV and Sexual Health

I moved from France to join Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cheshire campus in September 2014 to start a PhD in the Interdisciplinary Studies department, working on Stigma and HIV.

The academic team is really good and the graduate school provides a lot of courses and training so that students have access to a broad range of generic and specific courses like the teaching programme. As a mature student, with a previous professional background, this kind of consideration is really important regarding a PhD project and also future employability.

Academic and administrative staff are really helpful and supportive, I’m happy to be in the Department for Interdisciplinary Studies and would definitely recommend it! 8 30 miles from Manchester Cheshire Airport 35 student living minutes by train from Our Cheshire campus in Crewe offers you the best Crewe to of both worlds, surrounded by stunning natural Manchester beauty, and just a train ride away from some of the most vibrant cities the North West has to offer.

Cheshire campus prestige to the town, Crewe and the National Park right on your doorstep. Studying and living at the Cheshire surrounding area are home to a range Outdoor activities are all within campus in Crewe offers you the best of of major employers including the easy reach, including mountain and both worlds, surrounded by stunning world-famous Bentley Motors. rock climbing, canoeing, hiking and natural beauty, and just a train ride away horse riding. from some of the most vibrant cities in Well-connected the UK. Cheshire and Manchester, along with the Lively surrounding region, are well served by Our Cheshire campus students know Crewe is a lively Cheshire town with motorways and reliable public transport, how to have a good time. Live music, a thriving live music scene, as well so other cities are within easy reach and entertainment, theatre and dance as a range of shops, bars, pubs and London only an hour and a half hour productions, sports competitions, social restaurants. Take a stroll in the restored train ride away. Manchester International events both on and off campus set the Queen’s Park, a traditional Victorian Airport is just 30 miles (48km) from scene for a lively atmosphere where park, or get tickets for the latest play Crewe, with flights to a huge variety of you’ll make friends for life. Crewe has in the award-winning Lyceum theatre. European destinations and further afield. a lively nightlife, with a variety of clubs and venues, all within easy access of the Home to major employers Love the outdoors Cheshire campus. With its roots in the 19th century as one For those who love the outdoors, you’ll of the world’s greatest railway find 100 square miles of sweeping vistas, workshops and a hotbed of craft and dramatic skylines and breath-taking invention that brought wealth and scenery, and the renowned Peak District

Over 60 sports clubs

24/7 access during Touring theatre, term-time to dance music and art theatre studios productions at the Axis Arts Centre

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Axis Arts Centre advice centre, a shop for all your campus Football The campus has its very own Axis Arts essentials and spaces to relax with Crewe boasts a faithful following for its Centre showing an acclaimed friends. very own football team, Crewe Alexandra programme of the best national and Football Club, aptly nicknamed The international artists including Edinburgh Music, food, art and culture Railwaymen, and a stadium that’s just Fringe Festival performers, touring Whatever the time of year you’ll discover minutes from the Cheshire campus. theatre companies, contemporary dance, Cheshire’s rich cultural and industrial new music and installation art. heritage, a multitude of museums, beautiful historic houses, canals, market Students’ Union towns and an extensive programme of festivals and events. If you have a Famous for its fun-loving social events, penchant for shopping, the lively town regular club nights, student clubs and of Crewe and nearby market towns offer societies, day trips, charity fundraising an eclectic assortment of boutiques and events, outdoor pursuits and volunteering stores, bars and restaurants, and if you Peak District activities, the Union is at the heart of have a keen eye for a bargain, the nearby student life on the Cheshire campus and National Park designer outlet Cheshire Oaks offers provides you with lots of opportunities designer labels on a budget. close by to meet new people and do something different. It also provides a student

Eight court sports hall, Opportunities to Cost-effective fitness suite, sports injury network with local on-campus student clinic and much more businesses accommodation On-site 3G with 800 beds pitch and grass training areas 10 World-class facilities for your postgraduate studies At the heart of our commitment to you is a multi-million pound investment which has created a superb learning environment, at our Cheshire campus in Crewe.

A £70 million campus development programme has recently been completed, creating brand new world-class facilities.

The £6 million Contemporary Arts Exceptional teaching facilities Centre on campus has its own theatre, and specialist equipment rehearsal and performance studios, You’ll benefit from the University’s multimedia and recording music suites outstanding quality of academic and gallery space. facilities, latest technology and specialist equipment resulting from our ambitious Our £10 million Exercise and Sport programme of investment in the Science Centre is fitted with the latest Cheshire campus. testing and research equipment, including an environmental chamber, Our spacious lecture theatres and genetics laboratories, and sports injury seminar rooms are equipped with the clinic, and attracts visiting elite athletes. Free latest teaching and learning facilities. You will find numerous study spaces, In addition, our students have access WiFi across connected group work areas and to an impressive array of learning social spaces. technologies including hundreds of campus student PCs, multifunctional printers, free laptop loans and free Wi-Fi throughout the campus.

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Personalised online learning Our virtual learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and provides you with a range of tools to support your postgraduate studies in an online environment, bringing everything Industry-standard technology together in one place. Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you’ll have access to This includes your student email, your equipment and technology that is personalised timetable, coursework, industry-standard. teaching materials, assessment deadline Library services reminders, exams schedule, study This is a key part of your postgraduate Every year we invest millions of pounds materials, online articles, audio and and professional academic experience. in new student PCs, IT facilities and video clips. Our libraries have over 1 million books, software, and regularly update our journals, articles and e-books. learning and teaching equipment to Moodle is synchronised with your ensure you have access to the very best postgraduate programme to give you You will also have online access to technology and support for your studies. personalised reading lists, assessment a huge digital library of journals Free WiFi is available across the hand-in reminders, past papers, and research papers to support your University as well as computer drop-in preliminary marks and feedback on your postgraduate study. centres and IT support. work from your tutors. The Cheshire campus library is open late We also loan items such as netbooks, It also provides a channel for keeping into the evening at the busiest times of laptops, camcorders, audio visual in touch with your tutors and fellow the year and gives you 24/7 access to the equipment and projectors, free of charge. postgraduate students outside of class online library. and you can use it to find updates on your fees and finance, the library, and The library has dedicated IT zones career development resources. fully equipped with PCs in addition to multiple study zones including dedicated group working areas. 24/7 access to the online library

Photographs from left to right: Personalised Exercise and Sport Science building; PC and mac suites; environment chamber; impressive library virtual learning facilities; high-specification laboratory technology; environment music post-production suite. 12 Research-informed teaching tackling global issues Our postgraduate and professional programmes are underpinned by a combination of industry experience and impactful research which is contributing to exploring and tackling major issues at local, national and international levels. Transforming the rapid diagnosis of deadly Our postgraduate teaching staff are World-leading microbial infections hugely experienced in their specialist research with impact fields, the majority are industry Research in the UK is assessed every five With antibiotic-resistant bacteria such professionals as well as academic years through the Research Excellence as MRSA, time is of the essence in experts. This powerful combination Framework, which measures the quality diagnosis - identification needs to be ensures that what you are taught of outputs, the extent of economic and fast and accurate to prevent serious will be quickly applicable in your societal impact and the sustainability of infectious disease spreading. professional environment. the research environment. A Manchester Met research team developed a new method for identifying Our research, undertaken by more than The 2014 assessment confirmed the high bacteria, using intact bacterial cells 1,400 staff across 12 University Research quality of our research; we were judged called MALDI-TOF-MS (matrix-assisted Centres, has an international reach to have world-leading research across 13 laser desorption ionisation, time and significance. Our researchers are different subject areas, over 200 of our of flight mass spectrometry). This proactively involved in developing world- researchers were rated world-leading and enables the organisms responsible class research that underpins our taught internationally excellent and we rose 12 for infection to be rapidly identified, programmes of study at undergraduate places in the national rankings. 85% of reducing diagnosis times by 24-48 and postgraduate levels, and helps us the impact of our research was graded as hours. The huge patient benefits and power the knowledge economy. world-leading or internationally excellent clear potential to save many lives also putting us in the UK’s top 50 for the have economic gains. MALDI is cost- power of our impact. effective as it cuts down on the time and resource needed to take decisions; Our research has helped international and businesses selling the solution governments to reduce carbon have estimated the global market in emissions from aviation; saved lives excess of £10bn. A database of spectra by transforming the rapid diagnosis of of microorganisms licensed to global deadly microbial infections; protected users already generates an income the human rights of millions of people stream for the University; whilst clinical approval is secured for the US to Over 200 researchers through changes to equality law; revolutionised the approach of every apply this Manchester Met-led are world-leading research solution to help patients on and internationally early years professional in the UK; helped thousands of regional businesses a global basis. excellent to grow and ensured that Manchester “I have worked with MALDI for in 2014 REF remains a cultural powerhouse with many years and have seen it poetry, history and art. become a major technological Sunday Times University Guide innovation which has had a major impact in medical and public health microbiology.” Lead Scientist, Public Health England mmu.ac.uk/hpsc/research mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Arts in Healthcare - global Safer eating and drinking Our world-class research impacts on policy and for people with complex facilities include: practice disabilities Stress, anxiety and depression are Difficulties with eating and drinking • Two types of 3D print technology, sadly widespread in modern society. (dysphagia) are a significant problem for powder printing and plastic extrusion Research has shown this can be reduced many people with learning disabilities, printing, as well as offering access through involvement with the arts. affecting health, quality of life and, in to other 3D technologies, used for Research led by Arts for Health Director serious cases, can lead to death. prototyping and modelling. and Manchester Met’s Clive Parkinson Care staff need support to help service • 3D Body Scanner: a non-contact, 3D aimed to strengthen the capacity of the users with eating and drinking that they measurement system that uses safe North West regions’ Arts and Health can incorporate into everyday practice. infrared depth sensing and imaging community through networking, training Researchers Darren Chadwick, Sue Caton technology to produce a digital copy of and demonstrating the link between and Juliet Goldbart, examined care staff’s the surface geometry of the human body. the arts, health and societal outcomes. implementation of guidelines for eating The research team worked with and drinking developed by speech and • Food Safety Laboratory including established projects in the region, language therapists. biosafety cabinet, -80°C cryofreezer, involving older people, people with CO2 incubator, cooled incubators, mental health issues and the built They found that concrete recommendations microscopes with camera facilities and environment and found that people such as food consistency are easier for various diagnostic kits. were less stressed, less anxious and carers to follow than support-based less depressed across all study groups strategies such as verbal prompting. • Dedicated PhD study area in the when engaged with the arts. postgraduate suite in the award-winning The UK National Patient Safety Agency Business School. Findings from the research have use the findings in their guidance, which contributed to UK Department of Health is designed to reduce the deaths resulting • Rapid prototyping machines and water and Arts Council policies and it has from eating and drinking difficulties in jet cutters. caused policy debate in the House people with learning disabilities. of Lords. Parkinson is now working • A new animation suite with dedicated A Royal College of Speech and Language with supporters within the House to green screen room, lighting rigs, Therapists Special Interest Group on establish an All Party Parliamentary motion capture equipment and high- Dysphagia has been established to share Group for Arts and Health. The research specification PCs with industry-standard the findings and promote best practice has also impacted internationally software such as Maya and Nuke. through meetings and seminars. The in policy, informing briefings to the research is also cited in many policy Australian Parliament and to the documents, and is used globally. Lithuanian Government. www.mmu.ac.uk/hpsc/research artsforhealth.org 14

Welcome to the Cheshire campus We aim to give you the competitive edge, whatever the stage of your career, and we are proud of our global vision which can help you realise your ambitions.

Studying within a lively and bustling academic community at our campus in the heart of Cheshire, you will be taught by experienced professionals with a passion for their subject. The University has a strong research profile providing an excellent postgraduate environment for our students.

We work hard to ensure our courses provide you with the skills and knowledge demanded by today’s organisations. Indeed, many programmes have been created by our academics in consultation with businesses and professional bodies to reflect the needs Professor Janet Haddock-Fraser of the industries they serve. Provost of the Cheshire campus Pro-Vice-Chancellor The University’s Cheshire campus is Professor of Sustainability and Management the place to grow and develop your knowledge and realise your academic aspirations in the contemporary arts, business, exercise and sport, education, humanities and social sciences.

We hope to welcome you onto one of our postgraduate courses in the near future.

Established Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Built in 1912, the Delaney building is one of the most historical buildings on the Cheshire campus 16 Postgraduate study at Cheshire campus A relaxed, friendly and highly supportive environment for postgraduate study.

Nearly 4,000 undergraduate, We offer specialist postgraduate Department of postgraduate and research students are study in the areas of: Interdisciplinary Studies based at the Cheshire campus. • Dance The department consists of a number of • Drama subject teams working in the academic Department of Business and • Live art areas of Abuse Studies, Crime Studies, Management • Theatre English, Film and Television Studies, We have designed our suite of business • Music Outdoor Studies, Philosophy, Psychology and management courses to help you to • Visual arts and Sociology. develop the skills and techniques so you • Writing can ‘hit the ground running’ when you Our range of expertise provides a rich begin your career. You will be taught in the purpose-built choice in postgraduate and facility for Contemporary Arts in research studies with highly-qualified We offer specialist postgraduate Crewe, which provides dedicated academic members of staff courses in: studios for performance committed to your success and • Business Management including four theatre spaces, two achievement. • Financial Management dance spaces and a complex of music • Global Business Management spaces and music recording studios. We offer postgraduate courses in: • Marketing Management There are also specialist digital • Advanced Practitioner Awards (Abuse • Strategic Leadership and Change facilities including a media suite. Studies/Public, Community and • Sustainable Management Voluntary Sector Studies) Department of • MRes Master of Research (Applied With our regional business connections Exercise and Sport Science Research) with blue-chip, corporate, public and We have a reputation for excellent SME organisations, you will be taught academic programmes, high student by very well-connected visiting business satisfaction, international quality professionals and industry experienced research and innovative commercial and academic staff. community activities. Many of our staff have achieved accredited, chartered, Department of fellowship status in professional bodies. Contemporary Arts We offer specialist Exercise and Sport Our renowned Department of postgraduate study in the areas of: Contemporary Arts has produced many • Biomechanics gifted alumni who have gone on to • Coaching Studies achieve inspirational and international • Physiology careers in the worlds of drama and • Psychology theatre, dance, music and writing. • Sport Development The strong relationship with the You will be taught in our bespoke creative industries and cultural £10 million Exercise and Sport Science organisations allow us to bring in centre, which provides a series of large professional expertise on a continual laboratory spaces, an environmental basis and we see ourselves as a chamber, genetics and biochemistry department which is continually laboratories, as well as an eight court influencing the contemporary arts in double sports hall, fitness suite and Britain and beyond. sports injury clinic.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Advancing your career Studying for a postgraduate degree can increase your skills and knowledge in your chosen profession, making you more employable and a more attractive candidate to employers.

Partnerships and Industry connections Careers and knowledge exchange • Our Exercise and Sport Science employability support Our local connections are an important staff and students regularly support Careers and employability support is element of our strengths and identity. athletes preparing for national and available from the moment you join us, We engage in partnerships with schools, international sporting events - and for up to three years after the colleges and businesses nationally including athletes competing in the completion of your course. We have a and internationally and actively seek Commonwealth Games, Olympics range of careers and employability opportunities for collaborative work and and Paralympics. services available with dedicated and mutual knowledge exchange. trained careers and employability • Students in the Department of advisers offering services including: We encourage integrated activities such Contemporary Arts have the as consultancy, research and knowledge opportunity to learn from some of the • Career development workshops, transfer. Our vision is to use our best producers and engineers in the offering support on writing CVs and expertise, research capability and music business, thanks to a new application forms, preparing for resources to support social and partnership with industry leaders interviews and networking; economic development of the region Solid State Logic. and the community. • Career guides, videos and resources; • The Department of Interdisciplinary Our strong academic programmes link Studies has links with public, • Going Global – an online database real events and active networks with community and voluntary groups at ideal for international students academic experts practising in their local, regional and national levels planning to return home to work or postgraduate specialism. which give students practical any postgraduate student looking to examples to base their studies upon. explore a career in a new country; Innovation in business These include social housing As well as our range of taught and providers, Stop the Traffic, Refuge, • Advice on self-employment and research based programmes, we work MIND, MENCAP, local government freelancing; with a range of local and national departments, the NHS, the Probation businesses to meet their needs in this Service and race equality organisations. • Employer visits and presentations. fast-changing economy. • Business and Management students We support organisations through benefit from the experience and consultancy work, Knowledge Transfer knowledge of guest lecturers from Partnerships and they, in turn, work well-known organisations such as with us to enhance our curriculum to Virgin Trains, Wulvern Housing and ensure our graduates develop the skills Smooth Radio. and knowledge appropriate to their Careers advice professional ambitions. for up to 3 years after you graduate 18

Through opportunities

“provided by my Outdoor Studies course, I am now the Postgraduate Director of ‘Make the Future’, a student “ social enterprise within the department.

Fiona Burgess Knowledge Exchange research student

Fiona graduated from Manchester Met in 2012 with a BSc (Hons) Outdoor Studies with Geography. She is currently a Knowledge Exchange research student studying for a Master’s in Youth Aspirations and is Postgraduate Director of ‘Make the Future’.

“Having the option to combine my chosen subjects, taught by highly experienced qualified staff in my chosen subject area, made my decision to choose the Cheshire campus very easy!

The support and encouragement I received from both the academic staff and technical support teams far exceeded my expectations. Through opportunities provided by my Outdoor Studies course, I am now the Postgraduate Director of ‘Make the Future’, a student social enterprise within the department. With further guidance and inspiration from academic staff, I am now developing my skills through key local business partnerships and community engagement projects alongside studying for a Master’s part-time.”

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Cheshire campus Postgraduate and professional study

20 Exercise and Sport Science

24 Contemporary Arts

26 Business and Management

30 Interdisciplinary Studies - Advanced Practitioner Award

30 Interdisciplinary Studies - Applied Research

32 Research at the Cheshire campus

Our postgraduate courses are listed by subject area on the following pages. Many of our MA and MSc programmes can be studied as a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma.

The difference between Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and an MA or MSc is in the amount of credits the course contains. An MA or MSc contains 180 credits – 120 credits of taught units and 60 credits for a dissertation. If you successfully complete half of the taught units (60 credits), you are awarded a Postgraduate Certificate. If you successfully complete all of the taught units (120 credits), you are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma. If you complete the taught units (120 credits) successfully you can then write a dissertation or research project (another 60 credits) and are awarded a MA or MSc. A fee is listed for each course entry. These fees are correct at the time of going to press and are subject to change. AFor fee up-to-date is listed for fee each information, course entry. please These visit fees aremmu.ac.uk/courses correct at the time of going to press. For up-to-date fee information, please visit mmu.ac.uk/courses 20

Exercise and Sport – Exercise and Sport – Sport Development Coaching Studies MA MA

Entry requirements Entry requirements You should normally hold a good UK honours degree (or international You should normally hold a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) typically a first or upper second classification in a related equivalent) typically a first or upper second classification in a related area or in an area of study accompanied by significant professional or area or in an area of study accompanied by significant professional or personal experience. Applicants with a 2:2 will be called for personal experience. Applicants with a 2:2 will be called for interview. Those with sector-based expertise, but without traditional interview. Those with sector-based expertise, but without traditional qualifications, are actively encouraged to apply. International qualifications, are actively encouraged to apply. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44.

The course The course Intellectually challenging and discipline-focused, this programme will Intellectually challenging and discipline-focused, this programme prepare you for a career within your chosen sub-discipline of exercise prepares you for a career within your chosen sub-discipline of and sport at an advanced level. Underpinned by research and exercise and sport at an advanced level. Underpinned by research practitioner expertise, an interdisciplinary perspective is encouraged. and practitioner expertise, an interdisciplinary perspective is Opportunities for interaction across biomechanics, physiology and encouraged. Opportunities for interaction across biomechanics, psychology, coaching studies, sport development and sports injury physiology and psychology, coaching studies, sport development and are included. The course is flexible: major and minor in chosen sports injury are included. The course is flexible: major and minor in subjects for your desired combination eg MA Exercise and Sport chosen subjects for your desired combination eg MA Exercise and (Sport Development with Psychology). Sport (Coaching Studies with Psychology).

Units Units • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods • Research • Contemporary Issues and Policy in Coaching and its Management Methods and Design • Professional Skills • Social Marketing for • Supporting Coaches and their CPD • The Coach as Educator Sport and Physical Activity • Sport and Physical Activity: Measuring • Issues in Coaching Pedagogy • Professional Skills • Quantitative Impact • Sport Development: Policy and Planning • Sport: A Broader and Qualitative Research Methods • Research Methods and Design Social Agenda • International Perspectives in Sport Development • Research Project • Research Project Study pattern Study pattern Full-time: Attendance at the University for two days per week from Full-time: Attendance at the University for two days per week from September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance depends on the research project. depends on the research project. Part-time: University attendance for one day per week from Part-time: University attendance for one day per week from September to Easter. In the second year, one day a week for Terms 1 September to Easter. In the second year, one day a week from and 2 and then Easter to completion of research project as necessary. September to Easter and then Easter to completion of research project as necessary. Career prospects From research programmes to sport science and coaching governing Career prospects bodies, the English Institute of Sport, Sports Scotland and Sport From research programmes to sport science and coaching at the Wales, to consultancy or teaching positions at institutes of further British Olympic Medical Centre, English Institute of Sport, Sports and higher education. Scotland and Sport Wales, to consultancy or teaching positions at institutes of further and higher education. For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13515 For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13514

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate My course has been amazing “because I have been able to cover a variety of disciplines and the tutors are always there to help with applying for jobs and PhDs. I love the

campus that we have at Cheshire; there’s always

someone that you can have a chat with and there are so many clubs and societies you “ can join making it easy to make more friends.

Elizabeth Craig BSc (Hons) Exercise and Sport Science MA Exercise and Sport 22

Exercise and Sport – Exercise and Sport – Psychology BPS accredited Biomechanics MSc MSc

Entry requirements Entry requirements You should normally hold a good UK honours degree (or international To be admitted to the Master’s programme you should normally hold equivalent) typically a first or upper second classification in a related a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) typically a area or in an area of study accompanied by significant professional or first or upper second classification in a related area or in an area of personal experience. All applicants are likely to be called for an study accompanied by significant professional or personal interview. Those with sector-based expertise, but without traditional experience. Applicants with a 2:2 will be called for interview. Those qualifications, are actively encouraged to apply. International with sector based expertise, but without traditional qualifications, students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. are actively encouraged to apply. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. The course Intellectually challenging and discipline-focused, this British The course Psychological Society accredited programme prepares you for a Intellectually challenging and discipline-focused, this programme career within your chosen sub-discipline of exercise and sport at an prepares you for a career within your chosen sub-discipline of advanced level. Underpinned by research and practitioner exercise and sport at an advanced level. Underpinned by research expertise, an interdisciplinary perspective is encouraged. and practitioner expertise, an interdisciplinary perspective is Opportunities for interaction across biomechanics, physiology and encouraged. psychology, coaching studies, sport development and sports injury are included. The course is flexible: major and minor in chosen The programme is flexible: major and minor in subjects to achieve subjects for your desired combination eg MSc Exercise and Sport your desired combination eg MSc Exercise and Sport (Biomechanics (Psychology with Biomechanics). with Physiology). Units • Foundation Psychology • Cognition and Emotion in Exercise and Units Sport • Needs Analysis in Consultancy • Neuroscience in Exercise • Foundation Biomechanics • Analysing Movement • Modelling and and Sport • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods • Social Simulation • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Psychology of Performance Sport • Professional Skills • Research • Applied Techniques in Exercise and Sport • Biological and Methods and Design • Research Project Non-biological Materials in Exercise and Sport • Professional Skills • Research Methods and Design • Research Project Study pattern Full-time: Attendance at the University for two days per week from Study pattern September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance Full-time: Attendance at the University for two days per week from depends on the research project. September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance will Part-time: University attendance for one day per week from be dependent on the research project being undertaken. September to Easter. In the second year, one day a week for Terms 1 and 2 and then Easter to completion of research project as necessary. Part-time: University attendance for one day per week from September to Easter. In the second year, one day a week from Career prospects September to Easter and then Easter to completion of research From research programmes to sport science and coaching governing project as necessary. bodies, the English Institute of Sport, Sports Scotland and Sport Wales, to consultancy or teaching positions at institutes of higher Career prospects education. For those who progress to achieve BPS Chartered status Master’s graduates have the potential to progress into research and HPC registration there are also many opportunities to practise in programmes and positions, sport science and coaching within a an applied environment either in exercise or sport. This course is sport governing body or with the English Institute of Sport, Sports accredited by The British Psychological Society. Scotland and Sport Wales, or Sports Coach UK. In addition there are growing opportunities in the health domain and in the development and manufacture of sports equipment. There are also consultancy and teaching opportunities at institutes of further and higher education.

For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13518 For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13517

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Exercise and Sport – Physiology MSc

Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,030 Non-EU international £13,300 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £670 per 20 credit unit MSc = 180 credits Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45.

Entry requirements To be admitted to the Master’s programme you should normally hold a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) typically a first or upper second classification in a related area or in an area of study accompanied by significant professional or personal experience. Applicants with a 2:2 will be called for interview. Those with sector based expertise, but without traditional qualifications, are actively encouraged to apply. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44.

The course Intellectually challenging and discipline-focused, this programme prepares you for a career within your chosen sub-discipline of exercise and sport at an advanced level. Opportunities for interaction across biomechanics, physiology and psychology, coaching studies, sport development and sports injury are included.

The programme is flexible: major and minor in chosen subjects for your desired combination eg MSc Exercise and Sport (Physiology with Biomechanics).

Units • Systems Physiology and Exercise Testing • Biological Basis of Human Movement • Cardiorespiratory Physiology • Clinical Exercise Physiology • Nutrition (optional) • Exercise and Sport Genetics (optional) • Professional Skills • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods • Research Methods and Design • Research Project

Study pattern Full-time: Attendance at the University for two days per week from September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance will be dependent on the research project being undertaken.

Part-time: University attendance for one day per week from September to Easter. In the second year, one day a week from September to Easter and then Easter to completion of research project as necessary.

Career prospects Master’s graduates have the potential to progress into research programmes and positions, sport science or coaching within a sport governing body or with the English Institute of Sport, Sports Scotland and Sport Wales or Sports Coach UK. In addition there are growing opportunities in the health domain for exercise specialists. There are also consultancy and teaching opportunities at institutes of further and higher education.

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Contemporary Arts With routes in dance, drama, live art, theatre, music, visual arts and writing MA by research

Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,030 Non-EU international £13,300 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £670 per 20 credit unit MA = 180 credits Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45.

Entry requirements You will normally hold a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in the arts, preferably with upper second or first classification, and/or will have substantial relevant professional experience. Applicants are chosen on the basis of their application form and an interview. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44.

The course MA Contemporary Arts by Research suits artists (emergent and professional) from a range of disciplines – which may include dance, drama, live arts, theatre, music and creative writing – who wish to develop a focused critical inquiry around their practice.

The scope of the proposed research project is aligned with specialist expertise of staff in the Contemporary Arts Department, and developed under supervision with an appropriate supervisory team. Whether your own practical work (practice-as-research) or the work of others becomes the focus of your research inquiry you will be supported in determining suitable research methods and methodologies towards the development of your Praxis project, which will also include critical and reflective writing.

You can expect an exciting and varied arts environment with good facilities and excellent technical support. A large, mixed-disciplined student community and exemplary Contemporary Arts Centre provision add to our unique agenda.

Career prospects With well-established links to the professional world, this versatile and effective programme has broad appeal. A suitable choice for professional practitioners wishing to develop their careers, its multi-disciplinary content coupled with practice based research is also ideal preparation for work in the arts in higher education. In addition, it is highly appropriate for those wishing to engage in practice as research and to go on to study at MPhil or PhD level.

For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13486

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I study alongside many high “calibre students from various “ disciplines, such as music, dance and live arts.

Dawn Richmond-Gordon MA Contemporary Arts

I was really attracted to the MA Contemporary Arts because unlike other courses, it combines many different types of media. I was also impressed by the excellent facilities on offer, including amazing performance spaces, and it offered a lot of flexibility for my creativity.

I chose this course because it directly followed on from my undergraduate degree and was perfect for what I wanted to explore academically. I study alongside many high calibre students from various disciplines, such as music, dance and live arts. This has enabled me to gain knowledge and inspiration from my peers in an environment where I’m free to express anything I want to. The course has certainly brought a lot out of me. I love the campus too; the space is beautiful and green and is the perfect environment for me to work in.

The level of support that I have received has been fantastic: you can choose to access as little or as much as you need. It’s a big difference from being an undergraduate but I find that the harder you work, the more rewarding it is. Once you start your course and find your feet, the course and its community are brilliant. 26

Business Management Business Management Top-Up Programme MSc MSc Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,930 Non-EU international £13,300 Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £4,235 Non-EU international £8,130 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £385 per 10 credit unit Part-time | 18 months Fee | UK/EU £385 MSc = 180 credits – 2 years per 10 credit unit Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Option of January start date. Option of January start date for part-time students.

Entry requirements Entry requirements You will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international The MSc Business Management top-up programme is primarily equivalent) in any discipline; a relevant subject is preferred. designed for holders of Level 7 professional qualifications from the Applicants from a different background may be admitted if they have CMI or CIPD. Alternative equivalent qualifications will be considered. equivalent professional qualifications or proven management Applicants will normally be mature and experienced managers or experience in a relevant field. International students please see those seeking a career change or career enhancement through mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. continual professional development. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. The course Recognising that most business organisations today face The course unprecedented change, this programme has been devised to create With organisations in both the private and public sector facing sophisticated management professionals. unprecedented change, there is an increased emphasis on the importance of ongoing professional development to ensure managers By studying this internationally recognised award, you will develop have access to the tools, techniques and specialist knowledge a keen awareness of the most up-to-date management thinking and required of effective management and leadership. practice. The syllabus focuses on today’s business pressure points of Change, Strategy and Leadership and professional interests are This top-up course enables you to continue your development reflected in a range of electives. Personal and professional skill beyond the qualification routes provided by your professional body development is integral to the programme. to achieve a Master’s qualification. Units Units The combination of core and elective units provides a broad You will achieve a Master’s qualification through a mix of knowledge base from which to select a business issue for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), plus three taught units and examination in the dissertation. completion of a dissertation. The usual combination of three units (plus dissertation) would be: Core units • Academic Professional Practice • Strategic Management Practice Core units • Principles of Management Practice • Research Methods • Academic Professional Practice • Research Methods • Strategic • Managing Change • Dissertation Management Practice • Dissertation Elective units This course is taught by a multidisciplinary team of business • Creating and Managing Sustainable Organisations • Integrated specialists consisting of full and half-day workshop sessions and Marketing Communications • Sustainable Relationship Marketing work-based learning activities to provide a flexible study model for • International Human Resource Management • International busy professionals. Financial Management • Advanced Management Accounting You will be assessed through assignments based upon analysis of The programme utilises a range of delivery mechanisms including the employer organisations of case studies. Your dissertation will traditional weekly attendance, blocked attendance and distance normally be focused upon a business management research topic learning. Flexible delivery of the programme enables full-time agreed between yourself and your dissertation supervisor. students to complete their studies within 12 months, while part-time students can create bespoke schedules that fit around work and Career prospects family commitments. Assessment is via coursework and This top up programme is designed to enable students to develop examinations. and apply new knowledge, management skills and techniques in the workplace in a wide variety of business contexts. Career prospects For those already in business or wishing to embark on a career in business, this course may provide opportunities to gain an For more detailed information on this course visit internationally-recognised and career-enhancing qualification and to mmu.ac.uk/13338 share experience whilst developing new skills and expertise.

For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13337 mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Global Business Management Sustainable Management MSc MSc

Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,930 Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,930 Non-EU international £13,300 Non-EU international £13,300 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £385 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £385 per 10 credit unit per 10 credit unit MSc = 180 credits MSc = 180 credits Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Option of January start date. Option of January start date.

Entry requirements Entry requirements You will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international This course is primarily designed for holders of Level 7 professional equivalent) in any discipline; a relevant subject is preferred. qualifications from the CMI or CIPD. Alternative equivalent Applicants from a different background may be admitted if they have qualifications will be considered. Applicants will normally be mature equivalent professional qualifications or proven management and experienced managers or those seeking a career change or experience in a relevant field. International students please see career enhancement through continual professional development. mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44. The course Designed as a flexible programme to accommodate your employment The course and personal circumstances, this course has been devised to Designed as a flexible programme to accommodate your employment enhance your global business management skills. With an additional and personal circumstances, this course has been devised to focus on deepening your understanding of the core concepts and enhance your practical sustainable management skills. With an competencies that underpin global business management, this additional focus on deepening your understanding of the core course will provide you with an opportunity to combine practice with concepts and competencies that underpin this increasingly important theory. business area, this course will provide you with an opportunity to combine your real world experiences with theory. By studying this award, you will develop a keen awareness of the most up-to-date issues facing global management thinking and By studying this award, you will develop a keen awareness of the practice. You will also develop an appreciation of cutting edge most up-to-date sustainable management thinking and practice. techniques for managing people, thinking strategically and a full range of dynamic marketing skills. Units • Academic Professional Practice • Principles of Management Units Practice • Research Methods • Strategic Management Practice • Academic Professional Practice • Principles of Management • Business Sustainability • Creating and Managing Sustainable Practice • Research Methods • Global Strategic Management Organisations • Sustainable Relationship Marketing • Dissertation • International Financial Management • Global Marketing Strategy • International Human Resource Management • Dissertation Career prospects For those already in business or wishing to embark on a career in Career prospects sustainable business management, this course may provide For those already in business or wishing to embark on a career in opportunities to gain a career-enhancing qualification and to share sustainable business management, this course provides opportunities experience whilst developing new skills and expertise. to gain a career-enhancing qualification and to share experience whilst developing new skills and expertise.

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Financial Management Marketing Management MSc MSc

Entry requirements Entry requirements You will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international You will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline, ideally relevant. Applicants from a equivalent) in any subject. Applicants who do not meet the normal different background may be admitted if they have equivalent academic entry requirements may also be considered if they have professional qualifications or proven management experience in a degree equivalent professional qualifications or significant relevant relevant field. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/ management experience. International students please see international or page 44. mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44.

The course The course Developed to address the needs of a business environment Designed as a flexible programme to accommodate your employment characterised by change and increased complexity, this programme and personal circumstances, this course has been devised to is designed to develop sophisticated managers with practical skills in enhance your practical marketing management skills. With an strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the financial aspects additional focus on deepening your understanding of the core of modern business. concepts and competencies that underpin this increasingly important business area, this course provides you with an opportunity to With a flexible, modular programme tailored to your needs, this combine marketing experiences with theory. course is ideal for people preparing to embark upon a career in management or those already working professionally seeking a This programme ensures development of both personal and career change or to hone their financial management skills. professional skills and knowledge through four core units while your marketing expertise will be developed through three marketing Units electives and a specialised research project culminating in the • Academic Professional Practice • Principles of Management production of a dissertation. Practice • Research Methods • Strategic Management Practice • Advanced Management Accounting • International Financial Units Management • Corporate Financial Strategy • Dissertation • Academic Professional Practice • Principles of Management • Global Marketing Strategy • Integrated Marketing The programme utilises a range of delivery mechanisms including Communications • Sustainable Relationship Marketing traditional weekly attendance, blocked attendance and distance • Strategic Management Practice • Research Methods • Dissertation learning. Flexible delivery of the programme enables full-time students to complete their studies within 12 months, while part-time You will be assessed continually through a series of case study students can create bespoke schedules that fit around work and presentations and written assignments. Your dissertation will usually family commitments. Assessment is via coursework and be based on empirical research. examinations. Career prospects Career prospects Ideal for both those already working in management, and those For those already in business, this course provides opportunities to seeking to establish a career, this course seeks to enhance your skills gain a career-enhancing qualification and to share financial and increase your understanding of marketing management. management experiences whilst developing new skills and expertise. It provides opportunities to gain an internationally-recognised and career-enhancing qualification and to share experience whilst developing new skills and expertise. For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13485 For more detailed information on this course visit mmu.ac.uk/13350

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Strategic Leadership and Change MSc

Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,930 Non-EU international £13,300 Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £385 per 10 credit unit MSc = 180 credits Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Option of January start date.

Entry requirements You will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject. Applicants lacking the normal academic entry requirements may also be considered if they have degree equivalent professional qualifications or significant relevant management experience. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or page 44.

The course With both private and public sector organisations facing change on an unprecedented scale, the commercial environment has become turbulent and complex. It is now more important than ever for organisations to be flexible and adaptable to respond effectively to the key challenges of globalisation, increasingly sophisticated The course helped me to focus on customer bases and advances in technology – all factors that place my own personal development, even greater emphasis on strong leadership. “ “ both in and outside of the This programme will be ideal for you, if you are working within workplace and allowed me to management. It provides you with a strong understanding of the nature of effective leadership and change by encouraging you to progress to a more senior role. draw on your own experiences. The benefit of using real observations is that it will help you develop solutions of practical significance. Paul Coleman Units • Academic Professional Practice • Principles of Management Chief Executive Practice • Strategic Management Practice • Thinking and Leading South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Strategically • Research Methods • Creating and Managing MSc Strategic Leadership and Change graduate Sustainable Organisations • Managing Change • Dissertation I studied for my undergraduate degree at Manchester This programme is taught through a blended learning approach Metropolitan University’s Cheshire campus and really consisting of full day and half day workshop sessions a32nd work- enjoyed my time here. I decided to return to university to based learning activities to assist your time management. study for a postgraduate degree for professional development reasons and to further my career. I found the You will be continually assessed through assignments, case study MSc Strategic Leadership and Change course and it seemed presentations and your dissertation will usually be based on really relevant to my role so it was the obvious choice. empirical research. There was a great sense of community on the course and I Career prospects had the opportunity to mix with fellow students, which was Ideal for those already in business or wishing to embark on a career important as I was in full-time employment. I was able to in business leadership, this course provides opportunities to gain a learn from other students who came from a range of career-enhancing qualification and to share marketing experiences working environments and this allowed me to gain new whilst developing new skills and expertise. perspectives on applying the theory I was learning to the workplace. I particularly benefited from the ‘Strategic Thinking’ module, which gave me a chance to apply theory For more detailed information on this course visit to practice and reflect on my own organisation’s strategy mmu.ac.uk/13344 and vision.

The course helped me to focus on my own personal development, both in and outside of the workplace. It really helped me to develop within my current position in the company, but more importantly, allowed me to progress to a more senior role and help to take me where I am today. 30

Advanced Practitioner Award Master of Research (Abuse Studies) (Applied Research) MA MRes

Part-time | 2-6 years Fee | UK/EU £670 Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,030 per 20 credit unit Non-EU international £12,200 MA = 180 credits Part-time | 2-3 years Fee | UK/EU £670 per 20 credit unit MRes = 180 credits Entry requirements Candidate selection is based on possession of a first or upper second Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. class honours degree or equivalent professional qualifications and references which should preferably be from former university teachers or current or voluntary work employers. Candidates without a degree Entry requirements but with suitable experience in Public, Community or Voluntary Applicants should have a UK honours degree (or international Sectors or in working with Abuse Issues can apply under our APEL equivalent), normally at undergraduate level, with a grade of 2:1 or (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) scheme. Applicants may above. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/ be invited to interview with evidence of qualifications and experience. international or page 44.

The courses The course Professionals in the community and voluntary sectors – and in The Master of Research programme is ideal for postgraduate specialist safeguarding and abuse-related work – are increasingly students requiring training and experience of research methods prior being challenged to deal with highly complex social issues. Working in to embarking upon a PhD. these areas requires a depth of knowledge, analysis and reflective thinking that is supported and encouraged within Master’s level study. This intellectually challenging programme includes a range of units These programmes aim to develop your skills professionally and that study the elements of undertaking research. Underpinned by personally. Designed for people who are working full or part-time in research and practitioner expertise, it is designed to prepare you for public, community or voluntary sector organisations and groups or undertaking a PhD within your chosen discipline. However, you can who are volunteering, it will enable you to utilise your workplace also choose to step off the Master of Research (MRes) programme with experiences. By acquiring an understanding of social problems and a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) award after completing two units solutions and familiarity with academic research in key fields, it or a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) award after completing four units. can empower you to apply learning back to your own context. In addition, our integrated professional networking facilitates useful Study pattern partnership and collaborative learning. Attendance at the University for one day per week from September to Easter. From Easter until completion attendance depends on the Units research project. MA Advanced Practitioner (Abuse Studies) core units • Understanding Abuse Studies • Academic Skills Units • Reflexive Practitioner • Dissertation • Three elective units* This award allows students to exit with either MRes, PgDip or PgCert. Elective units • Applied Psychology • Community Leadership • Social For the MRes, PgDip and PgCert you will complete the following Sustainability and Working with Change in Communities • Violence units: and Aggression in Society • Strategic Management Practice • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods • Philosophy of Knowledge • Corporate Financial Strategy • Crime and Victimology • Applied Ethical Issues in Professional Life • Globalisation and Social Change For the MRes and PgDip you will complete these additional • Advanced Research Practice • Principles of Safeguarding Practice units: • Sustaining an Organisation • The Commercial Sex Industry • Specialist Research Unit • Research Design • Learning in Outdoor Environments • Skills in Counselling and Communication • Professional Mentoring For the MRes you will also complete your dissertation.

*Elective units are subject to availability Career prospects On successful completion of the MRes you can undertake a PhD or Designed in consultation with specialist professionals – in areas you may follow a career in research and development work within such as the police, health and social care settings, third sector and an organisation. Alternatively, graduates will be able to obtain faith organisations – a flexible pattern of learning is available, often employment in a number of areas including higher and further with intensive blocks of two days with online learning in-between. education establishments, and in areas of employment where The programme is generally assessed by coursework-based knowledge and use of research skills will be relevant. assignments. The programme also gives part-time students the opportunity to enhance professional progression within their current employment. Career prospects The MA Advanced Practitioner Programme offers the chance to study and address real issues, network with other professionals and For more detailed information on this course visit develop your potential in your chosen field. mmu.ac.uk/13452

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

“are delivered by a high quality graduate working in a company on projects central to their needs, “ supported on a weekly basis by an academic consultant team.

Sarah Bloor Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) PhD researcher

Sarah worked with Wulvern Housing Association’s customers most affected by welfare reforms to maximise energy saving and make the best use of new technologies.

“Even the simplest changes can help reduce costs and save energy. Wulvern has already started to invest in improving the energy efficiency of its stock, particularly in rural locations and I will be evaluating the success of these measures and applying for further funding to help us bring green technologies to even more customers.” 32

International Research at the reputation for Cheshire campus research We welcome submission of project proposals leading to relevant MA, MSc, MPhil and PhD degrees.

High quality research Diverse community of Choice and flexibility Research at our Cheshire campus has researchers We welcome submission of project an international reputation with world- At the Cheshire campus, research proposals leading to relevant Master leading and internationally-excellent work students will be joining a rich and of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), being recognised in the 2014 Research diverse community of researchers Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Excellence Framework (REF). Staff in who celebrate interdisciplinary and Philosophy (PhD) degrees, including routes Exercise and Sport Science contributed multidisciplinary research projects. by published work and Practice. to the highly successful Allied Health Many staff also hold professional research submission that positioned qualifications that allow for exciting There are opportunities available to the University 12th overall and as a top opportunities in applied research, study for the research degrees at new university for research power in this practice-as-research as well as Master’s level (MA and MSc) as well as discipline. Research in Music, Drama, traditional modes of inquiry. MPhil and PhD, all either full-time or Dance, Performing Arts and English was part-time. Our PhD programme allows also judged to be internationally-excellent Areas of research expertise include: students to benefit from taught MRes and world-leading. Across the faculty (Master in Research) modules as well as there were other significant contributions Business Management undertaking original research. The MRes to the REF with staff making important • Accounting Research and modules allow students to broaden, as contributions to submissions in: Art and Sustainability • Business and Health well as deepen, their subject knowledge. Design, Education, Engineering, English, • Creative Leadership • Innovation History, Media, Philosophy, Social Work and Sustainability • Businesses and We advertise funded and non-funded and Social Policy. Our research continues Corporate Social Responsibility studentship opportunities on our central to make a significant impact on local, • Female Entrepreneurship research website at national and international society, health, • International Marketing mmu.ac.uk/research/studentships/ economies, culture, public policy, services, cheshire-research the environment and quality of life. Contemporary Arts Please feel free to contact any of our staff • Arts, Performance and Society Research-informed courses to discuss your research ideas or to make • Creative Writing • Dance: enquiries about our research opportunities. These achievements acknowledge our Choreography, Performance, Screen strengths in fundamental and applied Dance • Music: Composition, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships science, artistic and applied social Performance, Musicology • Socially science, and humanities research Engaged Arts Practice • Theatre: A Knowledge Transfer Partnership is a and reflects the rich, supportive and Devising, Directing, Dramaturgy, long-standing government scheme that dynamic research environment that is Performer Training assists companies to develop innovative available for students to progress their products and processes. They involve an learning. The close alignment of our Exercise and Sport Science organisation and a university joining forces research portfolio with our teaching and to undertake a project that will significantly • Health, Exercise and Active Living learning provision ensures that both improve the partner’s performance. • Biomechanics and Long-term undergraduates and postgraduates Projects are formed to develop and deliver Conditions • Exercise and Ageing benefit from the latest developments in a wide range of outcomes which will Physiology • Motor Cognition the field. All students will benefit from improve operations and quality, develop • Movement Rehabilitation • Coaching research-informed, research-led and markets, expand sales, increase profits, and Sports Development • Sports research-involved learning and teaching support community sustainability and History practices. All postgraduate research turn research into action. Knowledge students will be strongly encouraged to Transfer Partnerships are delivered by the Interdisciplinary Studies contribute to seminars, conferences, recruitment of a high quality graduate and other research sharing opportunities • Humanities and Social Science (referred to as the Associate) working in to develop their own academic skills • Abuse Research • English the company on projects that are central to and practices. • Philosophy • Sociology their needs, supported on a weekly basis by an academic consultant team.

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The true strength of the

“Cheshire campus and the reason that so many students go on to further study is the fantastically supportive and “ open nature of the academic and technical staff.

Shane Heffernan Postgraduate researcher MSc Exercise and Sport Science:Physiology

I first came to Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008 to study Exercise and Sport Science at undergraduate level, a course that resonated with me such that I stayed to complete an MSc. During my MSc, my hard work and dedication was recognised and I was appointed as a research assistant to Dr Alun Williams and the sports genomics laboratory, funded by the Institute for Performance Research.

In my opinion the true strength of the Cheshire campus and the reason that so many students go on to further study (both at Manchester Met and elsewhere) is the fantastically supportive and open nature of the academic and technical staff.

The research academics based at the Cheshire campus are not just elite in their own fields, published in top academic journals, but are also published in other related fields, showing their diversity. Because of this academic excellence, learning from these academics has been and will continue to be a valuable privilege through my PhD research and the rest of my academic career. I would highly recommend any student interested in studying exercise and sport science, human exercise physiology, muscle and tendon ageing, biological material mechanics and dental injury and exercise, sport and health genomics to continue their further education at the Cheshire campus at Manchester Metropolitan University. 34 Accommodation Free and student living WiFi Feeling safe and comfortable in your new Cost-effective home is important when coming to university rent includes and we make the process of choosing your all bills and accommodation simple and straightforward. insurance

Convenient Residential life Families and couples You’ll find an excellent choice of student The Residential Life team provide accommodation accommodation in our university-owned support for students living in all If you will be living with your partner or and leased halls or managed partnership Manchester Met leased and owned family we recommend you look at private accommodation. Our £30 million student halls across Manchester and Cheshire. accommodation as the University only accommodation complex of nearly 800 They supervise and support our senior offers single study bedrooms which are en-suite study bedrooms is adjacent to students living alongside undergraduates not suitable for students accompanied by the Cheshire campus. Including halls fulfilling the role of Residential Advisers. their partners or families. of residence and shared flats, all our The Residential Advisers are there to accommodation is self-catered and promote and support a student led More information is available at offers a range of comforts and services approach to community and welfare, mmu.ac.uk/accommodation/ including 24-hour security, en-suite supported by the best in sector security, postgraduate shower rooms and internet access. welfare and facilities management. All rooms come with free WiFi internet access as standard and prices include Full-time postgraduate students can bills and insurance. apply to become a Residential Adviser, living in the University’s Halls of Wherever you decide to live, the Residence. You will receive training only place you need to visit is our to provide peer-to-peer support and accommodation website at engagement opportunities to other mmu.ac.uk/accommodation student residents, and in return can This is the University’s source of benefit from a 50% rent reduction and up student accommodation and provides to 10 hours paid work each week. This everything you need from information is an excellentopportunity to support on halls of residence and flats or students, and gain invaluable skills that houses in the private sector to general will make you stand out to employers. advice on housing. 24-hour All EU and overseas students in the first year of study will be able to secure security accommodation in halls of residence, either in university or private halls, provided you are studying for the full academic year, hold a firm offer and submit your application by 15th August. 50%off rent for Residential Advisers

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Supporting our postgraduate students Support is provided by a group of dedicated staff who can help and advise on a range of matters, and who can also provide specialised support for international students.

Student Hub Specialist support for disabled Students’ Union The Student Hub is your first port of call students and those with specific As a student at Manchester Metropolitan for face-to-face information, advice and learning difficulties University you automatically become a guidance on a wide range of course- The Disability Service works closely with member of The Union, which represents related matters, and also for information academic departments and other central the interests of our 37,000 students. about university services and facilities. services to support disabled students. The Union makes sure your voice is Opening hours are being progressively Advisers can offer you confidential heard across the University, through extended into evenings and weekends, advice, information and support in your elected Student Officers and Course so that the Student Hubs are available relation to an ongoing health condition, Reps. Friendly, experienced, trained staff when you need them. disability or dyslexia. You can contact us offer independent specialist support in before starting the course, to speed up our Advice Centre. A supportive learning the process of getting support in place environment for when you start to study with us. Support for international We place a strong emphasis on the mmu.ac.uk/learnerdevelopment students personal and pastoral support of Our Immigration and Welfare team individual students. There are dedicated Counselling, health and provides confidential advice and student support officers on campus to well-being guidance to help make your time in provide advice, guidance and study skills The Counselling Service offers you the the UK a success, regularly hosting support through individual sessions and opportunity to talk to a professionally workshops to help with visa renewals group workshops on topics including trained counsellor, in confidence, about as well as organising a Welcome revision techniques, presentation skills, any personal problems you may have. Programme for when you arrive in essay writing and time management. Both individual and group counselling the UK. This will provide you with You will also have round-the-clock access is available free to all students who information about enrolment at to study skills resources on Moodle, your are registered with the University. the University, help with opening online virtual learning environment. The Counselling Service also runs bank accounts as well as a range workshops and courses on themes such of activities to help you meet other as relaxation, stress management and international students. confidence-building.

Welcome programme for Dedicated international student students support officers

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The welcome orientation for

“international students in September is a great way to meet other international students and get to “ know the University a little better before lectures start.

The library is open 24-7 during term-time and is well-equipped “ “ with a huge range of electronic resources, databases, books, newspapers, CDs and DVDs.

The careers and employability team “were so helpful and supported me “ with developing my CV, interview skills and with job hunting. 38

Postgraduate finance We recognise that financial considerations may be an important factor when choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification.

Postgraduate taught courses Paying your tuition fees Information on tuition fees* for taught If you are funding your own study you courses for UK/EU and international may choose to pay your tuition fees in students is given online in the individual full at enrolment or you may opt to join course entry on our e-prospectus. one of the University’s agreed instalment Any part-time fees stated are for the schemes, available during online first year and, owing to the flexibility of enrolment, which allows you to pay part-time courses, denote the maximum your tuition fees over three instalments fee for Year 1. Actual fees may vary per year. If your fees are £5,000 and depending on the units selected and the over you will be required to make an time taken to complete the course. For initial payment before you can join an further information on fees please visit instalment scheme. Further details mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees are available via finance.mmu.ac.uk/ students and during online enrolment. Research degrees There are opportunities to become Most part-time students pay tuition a postgraduate research student on fees according to how many units they a specific project that is funded by choose to study in each year; fees are a research grant. Alternatively, you listed per unit and depend upon the may wish to enrol as a self-funded number of credits each unit represents. postgraduate research student. UK/EU UK/EU students with course fees of tuition fees are based on the levels set £5,000 and above are required to make by Research Councils UK; for 2015/16 an initial payment (further details and UK/EU tuition fees were £4,052 (full- amounts are displayed during online time) and £2,026 (part-time). enrolment). All international students International fees for 2015/2016 ranged who pay their own tuition fees must pay from £11,500 to £12,500 (please note a deposit each year of between £3,000 additional bench fees for PhD study may and £5,000 prior to arrival in the UK. be charged, depending on the subject). The amount of your tuition fee deposit will be confirmed in your offer letter from the University.

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mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Sources of funding International students At the time of going to press the Information on funding and financial Manchester Metropolitan government are planning to offer home support for international students is University Scholarships for postgraduate taught students funding available at mmu.ac.uk/international taught courses towards their tuition fees. Please check We are pleased to offer a number our website for further information at Sources of UK funding of postgraduate scholarships in a mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) range of subject areas – to find Awards currently available for full-time out more visit mmu.ac.uk/study/ Many postgraduates are currently postgraduate students usually cover postgraduate/scholarships self-financing, finding the money for university fees and a maintenance grant. both course fees and living costs For further information visit gov.uk/ themselves. However, financial support funding-for-postgraduate-study may be available both for postgraduate taught courses (normally for one year) Alumni Postgraduate research Loyalty Discount and for postgraduate research study studentships (normally up to three years) through a University Studentships are normally We offer an Alumni Loyalty range of studentships and sponsorships. offered on an annual basis for home and Discount scheme for students who Information on postgraduate funding is EU students wishing to study for PhD, have successfully completed an available from many different sources MPhil and Master’s by Research. They undergraduate degree (excluding and it is worthwhile undertaking your are usually held for up to three years and HND or Foundation degree), own subject-specific search. You may provide tuition fees and a subsistence PGCE or GDL at Manchester find it useful to consider: bursary of around £14,000 per annum. Metropolitan University, and who For information on fees, scholarships meet the requirements for entry to a l Industrial organisations or your and studentships visit postgraduate taught programme. You employer mmu.ac.uk/research/studentships may be eligible for 20% off the tuition l Professional and Career fees† for full-time and part-time Development Loans (gov.uk/ Industrial CASE awards for mutually postgraduate taught courses. career-development-loans for more beneficial research collaborations information) between academic and industrial Visit: mmu.ac.uk/loyaltyaward partners may also become available. Email: [email protected] l Charitable Trusts Visit mmu.ac.uk/research l Research Grants † Please note that the Alumni Loyalty Target Postgrad bursaries Award cannot be given alongside other fee l Research Degree Studentships bursaries or discounts from Manchester Postgrad Solutions now offer 13 bursaries Metropolitan University. across a number of subject areas. For more Part-time work information see postgrad.com Many postgraduate students choose to study part-time to allow them Further information on funding can to continue working. Students can also be found at targetpostgrad.com/ find work with the University’s on- funding campus work experience scheme, Jobs4Students, which offers casual, paid employment that is flexible around your course commitments. 40 Entry requirements An overview of the minimum entry requirements for your chosen postgraduate programme of study.

In individual areas of study, you may Master’s degree by Research be required to achieve grades higher (MA and MSc) and MPhil than the minimum requirements. It is You should have a first or second important to read the individual course class UK honours degree (usually a entry for the course you wish to apply 2:1 classification) or an international for, which gives details of the typical equivalent. Applicants will be considered entry requirements for that course. on their merits. Ability and background In particular, courses which lead to an knowledge in relation to the proposed award from a professional body may research, together with professional have specific entry requirements that are experience, publications, written set by that professional body. Satisfying reports or other appropriate evidence the typical entry requirements may not, of accomplishment will be taken into however, guarantee the offer of a place. consideration. Opportunities exist to Applications are considered on their own transfer from Master’s by Research to merit and in competition with others, MPhil, and all students registered for with account being taken of examination MPhil have the opportunity to transfer results already achieved, predicted to PhD after completion of about 9 to PhD (by Published Work) grades in forthcoming examinations, 15 months of full-time study (or 15 to 21 The University offers two routes for PhD research project proposals, personal months part-time), providing progress on statements and academic references. by Published Work. These routes provide the work demonstrates that development an alternative for candidates who have In some cases, work experience or to this level can be achieved. success in other fields may be accepted acquired substantial experience in a as an equivalent to formal qualifications. working research environment, as a PhD result of which a number of publications Advanced standing To apply for a PhD direct, you have been produced. Only published should have a UK Master’s degree (or work that is available and accessible We welcome applications to our equivalent from an overseas institution) in the public domain will be eligible for postgraduate courses from mature in a discipline which is appropriate to consideration. students who have professional the proposed research, and includes qualifications. We may be able to credit sufficient training in research methods PhD (by Practice) some of your existing qualifications and and the execution of a research project. The University offers PhD by Practice, give you exemption from some of the If you do not meet these criteria but have taught units for your MSc, which means which is designed for candidates who had appropriate research or professional are practising in a working research that you would not have to study all the experience at postgraduate level which units for your course. environment with the objective of has resulted in published work, written producing outputs in a professional and/or reports or other appropriate evidence of studio context in the arts or design field. Taught Master’s programmes accomplishment, this will be taken into (MA and MSc) consideration. International students You should have a UK honours degree, or international equivalent, or a Detailed information for international postgraduate diploma or a professional students about entry requirements, the qualification recognised as being level of proficiency in English that you equivalent to an honours degree. will need, and making your application is Other qualifications or work experience provided on pages 44-45. may be acceptable if they demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at If you need to check your eligibility, honours degree standard. visit our website at mmu.ac.uk/ international and check your specific country page for more detailed entry requirements and which international qualifications we accept.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Making an application When you have chosen your course of postgraduate study or research the application process is straightforward.

How to apply Applying for a research degree Following enrolment, in order to register Applications for our postgraduate taught You can apply for admission to for the degree you will be required to and research degrees should be made a postgraduate research degree produce a research proposal with the directly to the University and may either by responding to a specific help of your proposed supervisory team, be submitted up to September 2016, advertisement for a studentship in the and submit it to your Faculty Research although places on some courses may fill local or national press or by applying Degrees Committee for approval within up before this date. speculatively to the University. three months (full-time) or six months (part-time) of enrolment. Applying for a taught course To apply for a Professional Doctorate, International students Applications for full-time and part-time PhD, MPhil, MRes or Master’s by postgraduate taught courses should Research you will need to complete Full information about the application be made on the Manchester Metropolitan the Application Form to Study for process for international students is University standard application a Postgraduate Research Degree provided on pages 44-45. form, available at mmu.ac.uk/pgapply available to download from mmu.ac.uk/researchapply The University will inform you of the You should also contact the Research outcome of your application. Some offers Degrees Coordinator for your chosen Term dates 2016/17 may be conditional upon you satisfying subject area to arrange a preliminary Autumn term the specified entry requirements. discussion about your proposed 19 September – 16 December 2016 research topic. Spring term After completing the application form, 9 January – 31 March 2017 If your application is successful you will please send it either: Summer term be required to have an interview. When by email to: [email protected] 24 April – 23 June 2017 by post to: the University is satisfied that your proposed project is generally sound, Direct Admissions Team your references have been received and Manchester Metropolitan University that the appropriate supervision and Business School and Student Hub resources are available, you will be sent Lower Chatham Street a letter offering you a place. Manchester M15 6BH Enrolment for a research degree normally takes place at the start of each The University will inform you of the academic term, ie September, January outcome of your application. Some offers and April, although some programmes may be conditional upon you satisfying may only have one enrolment period per the specified entry requirements. academic session.

Disclaimer This prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. However, please check the University’s website before making an application to the University as some details may have been updated. The provision of educational services by The Manchester Metropolitan University is subject to terms and conditions of enrolment and contract which can be found at mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/ regulations/docs/policies_regulations.pdf The University will do all that it reasonably can to provide educational services as described in the prospectus, on the website, or in other documents issued by it, to appropriately enrolled students. Sometimes circumstances beyond the control of the University mean that it cannot provide such educational services. Examples of such circumstances include: industrial action by University staff or third parties; the unanticipated departure of key members of University staff; power failure; acts of terrorism; damage to buildings or equipment; the acts of any governmental or local authority; or where the numbers recruited to a course are so low that it is not possible to deliver an appropriate quality of education for students enrolled on it. In these circumstances, the University will take all reasonable steps to minimise disruption to those services and to affected students, by, for example, offering affected students the chance to move to another course or institution or by delivering a modified version of the same course. However, to the full extent that is possible under the general law the University excludes liability for any loss and/or damage suffered by any applicant or student as a result of those circumstances. The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver the course in accordance with the description applied to it in the University’s prospectus for the academic year in which you begin the course. However, the University will be entitled to make reasonable changes to the course (including to the content and syllabus of the course where developments in the subject area make that necessary, or to the location of the course or the method of delivery or assessment of the course) where that will enable the University to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students enrolled on the course. In making any such changes, the University will aim to keep the changes to the minimum necessary to achieve the required quality of experience and will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required. If the University changes your course and you are not satisfied with the changes, you will be offered the opportunity to withdraw from the programme and, if required, reasonable support to transfer to another provider. The University is committed to the achievement of equal opportunities. This is central to our mission as a University and as a provider of higher education. This commitment is set out in full in our Equal Opportunities Policy and Action Plan. 42 A warm welcome to our international students Greater Manchester is home to more international students than any other region outside London and we welcome over 3,000 students from 120 countries to the University every year.

Our campuses are situated in the services team offers international at the University. MMU International dynamic, cosmopolitan city of Manchester students career advice, counselling, also provides international students and in the more relaxed area of nearby chaplaincy, and learning support. with advice on a wide range of matters Cheshire. Both locations offer amazing from social events and immigration to study, leisure, sport, social and Career support day-to-day living in the UK. There is entertainment opportunities, as well as At Manchester Metropolitan a comprehensive three-day welcome excellent student accommodation. University, we work hard to improve programme to help you settle into our students’ employability. The university life. Manchester’s cosmopolitan character Careers and Employability Service creates a truly dynamic atmosphere provides valuable help and advice for The programme provides information that has earned the city the unofficial international students, providing a about enrolment at the University title of the most popular student city Careers Information Centre, with books and there are activities to help you in the UK. Manchester has its roots and online resources offering details of meet other international students. firmly in innovation and business many graduate vacancies, opportunities The International team also runs the and as a celebrated hub of creativity to meet employers on campus and Airport Welcome Service which helps and culture, the city offers fantastic workshops to learn how to write effective get you to your accommodation. student experiences. While exploring CVs and practice successful interview its unique history, arts venues and techniques. We also offer courses for The International Society world-class sports, leisure and shopping developing teamwork, leadership, project The International Society is committed opportunities, you will always find management and communication skills. to promoting international friendship and something to interest and amaze you. Going Global is an online resource celebrating cultural diversity and has which is available to support students more than 3,000 members representing Students studying at the University’s in finding work outside the UK. With over 120 different nationalities from Cheshire campus really can have it comprehensive country-specific career all the universities and colleges in all: it’s the same university, but a very information, Going Global offers access Manchester. It hosts regular social different experience. The Cheshire to job research resources, top company events, arranges community-based campus lies in the heart of rolling listings, and information around issues of projects and organises trips to other UK countryside and offers students concern for foreign professionals. cities and places of interest, such as the chance to study in a relaxed, London and the Lake District. friendly community in safe, peaceful MMU International surroundings, yet with easy access to If this is the first time you have lived For more information, please visit some of the most culturally-rich cities in away from your home and family we internationalsociety.org.uk the world. understand that the thought of spending time in a different country may be a little For more information on what overwhelming, so we do our best to help Manchester and Cheshire have to offer you to prepare. please visit mmu.ac.uk/international MMU International is the International Supporting your study Office at the University. Many of the We recognise that international students MMU International staff, having spent sometimes need extra assistance. time in different countries, are uniquely We have specialist teams to provide the placed to understand your needs as right support for you from application an international student. The team through to graduation and beyond. regularly visits many countries to inform The University’s dedicated student students about opportunities for study

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International students entry requirements and application We can provide support throughout the application process as well as opportunities to improve your English language skills before you begin your studies. You can find country-specific information about many international qualifications on the University’s international website.

As a guide, for most postgraduate Pre-Sessional English English Language Support for courses you will need to achieve IELTS Our pre-sessional English programme International Students – ELSIS 6.5 or above with no less than 5.5 in supports international and EU students Free English language support any component for taught Master’s with an offer for undergraduate or workshops are offered across both (MSc or MA) and 6.5 with no element postgraduate study at the University Manchester and Cheshire campuses below 6.0 in any section for postgraduate who still need to meet their English during term time. The workshops will research (MRes, MPhil or PhD). Some requirements. You will concentrate on help improve your academic language courses may require a higher score. your use of English in an academic skills and boost your confidence in environment and develop the academic classes and seminars. Extra classes and Our British Council-accredited English skills needed on your degree course. one-to-one tutorials are available to help Language Centre can help you to You will leave the course feeling more improve: make rapid progress in the Academic confident about your English ability English you need through our intensive and the expectations of UK academic • Academic writing courses. To apply you will need a valid culture. Courses run in the summer for • Listening, reading and note-taking IELTS certificate from a certified IELTS September academic entry, and in the • General grammar Test Centre. autumn for January starts. • Academic vocabulary • Critical-thinking skills English for University Study Introduction to Academic This course is designed to focus on English One-to-one writing consultations are developing English language skills for This course is aimed at international also available face-to-face or online to study at university. The course helps and EU students holding unconditional support you with your assignments. you improve in all four skill areas – offers for study at Manchester Met reading, writing, speaking and listening, and is designed to help postgraduate For more details visit to the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 overall students develop the academic study mmu.ac.uk/languagecentre and prepares you for the academic skills skills needed for success in the UK. For or email [email protected] you will need at university. You can then example, you will look at how English progress onto one of our pre-sessional is used in an academic context, how to English courses in September, January research using the library and online or April and study for one, two or three resources, and how to reference the terms. You can enter the course in ideas of others in your work. You will October, January or May. also focus on lecture listening and note-taking strategies and how to be a successful participant in a seminar.

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Applying for your chosen course Study in your home country Contact us Once you’ve decided which course to If you would like to study in your home Education advisers apply for, you will need to submit your country, you can undertake one of Manchester Metropolitan University application. Many international students Manchester Met’s programmes delivered education advisers work in most use a recruitment consultant or education at a partner institution, receiving a countries to provide information and adviser based in their home country to Manchester Metropolitan University application assistance. Please visit your help them. The University works with a certificate upon successful completion. specific country page on our website for number of education advisers worldwide This will enable you to benefit from their contact details. and you may find that we have one in our expertise and research in an your country. They will be able to tell environment that suits your educational Overseas offices you more about the University and how needs and personal circumstances. to present yourself in a way that will Manchester Metropolitan University interest admissions tutors, and some For further information on the also has offices in New Delhi, India will offer you assistance with your visa University’s courses available in your and Guangzhou, China, providing and pre-departure briefings. To check if country please visit links between the University and there is a University appointed education mmu.ac.uk/international our established network of education adviser in your country visit advisers. Staff members are happy to mmu.ac.uk/international Wherever you live in the world, we provide assistance with applying to welcome your application to study study at the University. Visa information with Manchester Metropolitan China Office If you do not hold an EU/EAA passport University. you need to make sure that you have the Email: [email protected] correct visa for the duration of your course. Please see mmu.ac.uk/international for India Office further information. Email: [email protected]

Funding and financial support Contact details It’s not just your course fees you have International Office to think about when working out the Manchester Metropolitan University cost of your studies. You must also take Business School and Student Hub into account the cost of accommodation, Oxford Road food and general living expenses. Manchester M15 6BH Many postgraduates are self-financed, United Kingdom however financial support may be Phone: +44 (0)161 247 1022 available: for non-EU international Email: [email protected] students, the University, the UK Web: mmu.ac.uk/international Government and other UK organisations offer a variety of scholarships. Search for mmuinternational:

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