Manchester Law School

The University for World-Class Professionals

Postgraduate and Professional Study 2016

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Manchester United Contents Football Club 4 The University for World-Class Professionals 8 Manchester student living 10 World-class facilities 12 Research-informed teaching Faculty of 14 Welcome to Manchester Law School Education Faculty of Health, 16 Outstanding teaching facilities Psychology and Social Care 17 Professional training 19 Postgraduate and professional study 33 Research opportunities at Manchester Law School 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 Manchester - at the heart of the UK Halls of Residence

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One of the UK’s largest and most popular universities, dedicated to providing an outstanding postgraduate experience.

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The University for World-Class Professionals The highest concentration of postgraduate and professional taught courses in the North West of England, many recognised by professional bodies and associations.

Professionally focused courses Investment in Outstanding teaching facilities Offering a comprehensive range of world-class campuses Our libraries and IT Zones have high quality academic programmes, Recent years have seen major investment extended opening hours, providing you recognised by a range of professional in state-of-the-art and environmentally with access to over 1 million library bodies and associations, Manchester sustainable buildings and facilities. books, journals, articles and e-books, Metropolitan University has more than At the heart of our commitment to you and more than 3,000 student PCs 10,000 postgraduate students undertaking is a £350 million investment which and Macs, giving you access to our academic and research programmes has created a world-class learning outstanding online resources. High-tech across a wide variety of disciplines. environment. laboratories provide you with access We work hard to ensure that our courses to industry-standard equipment and provide you with the skills and knowledge A further £226 million is being invested technology, along with technical training demanded by today’s organisations. over the next seven years in additional and guidance. Many programmes have been created outstanding facilities, buildings and in consultation with businesses and public spaces, developing our Experts in their field professional bodies to reflect the needs student-centred, sustainable campuses Our 2,300 academic teaching staff, of the industries they serve. to ensure that you get the very best from professors and researchers are your studies and time with us. experienced professionals at the forefront of their fields, with well-established links in their area of expertise.

An international university With an international student population IT Zones with of over 3,000, the University hosts students from over 120 different countries and has a strong global 3,000 presence. We are experts in teaching, enterprise and research, providing PCs and Macs international students with the academic experience and professional support they need to achieve their goals.

£350m Our curriculum is embedded with an international dimension to develop investment graduates with the competencies to communicate and compete in a global workforce. >>>

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3,000+ international students from 120 countries

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One of the UK’s top three greenest universities 85% >>> of research impact Vibrant location World-leading research is world-leading Manchester is one of the most extensive 85% of our research impact has or internationally higher education centres in Europe been judged as world-leading or excellent and undoubtedly the most popular city internationally excellent, and benefits for students in the UK. It is a vibrant the economy, business, society, the city of culture, music and sport and environment, culture, health, education as the world’s first industrialised city, and public policy. has its roots firmly in innovation and business. It has a strong cosmopolitan One of the UK’s greenest character and a diverse population, universities attracting students from a broad range We are proud to be one of the top of backgrounds and countries. three universities in the UK’s People and Planet University League for Thriving business and environmental and ethical performance. cultural sectors Our environmentally sustainable Our local connections are also an buildings and faculties are amongst the important part of our strength and best of any university in the UK. identity - Manchester is the UK’s largest centre for financial and professional services as well as art, design and media, outside of London. Our students and graduates are ideally placed to take advantage of the North West’s thriving business and cultural sectors. Manchester boasts the 12th largest regional economy in Europe and is a hub for creativity.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate What prepared me most for my working life was being taught in a real university by real experts.

Carly Murphy Legal Practice Course

The staff are so down to earth - their practical experience as practising lawyers, solicitors and barristers meant that their grasp of current law was impeccable, they had a good grasp of the current market, and of what we needed to learn. What prepared me most for my working life was being taught in a real university by real experts. 8 Home to two internationally recognised Manchester football teams UK’s student living largest student community One of the UK’s most popular student outside London destinations, Manchester is a great university city with a thriving and lively student community.

Manchester campus Well-connected Music Just a few minutes’ walk from the retail Manchester and the region are well From niche and intimate venues to and cultural heart of the city centre, our served by motorways and reliable public one of the largest arenas in Europe – Manchester campus is perfectly placed transport, so other cities are within easy Manchester is a city steeped in music. for you to enjoy this unforgettable city. reach and London only a two hour train With a rich musical heritage, Manchester ride away. Manchester International offers an eclectic variety of acts, often Manchester student life Airport is just 10 miles (16km) south of in quirky or unusual settings, not to The city has one of the liveliest and the city centre, with flights to a huge mention a calendar packed with all day largest campus communities in the UK variety of European destinations and events and festivals. and Manchester truly puts student life at further afield. the heart of the city. Arts and culture Students’ Union Manchester offers a thriving and Our brand new £10m Union building, idiosyncratic arts scene, with established located in the heart of the Manchester galleries hosting permanent collections, campus, provides you with outstanding critically acclaimed exhibitions and spaces for student events, meeting world famous artists. With a variety friends, catching up on your studies, of contemporary arts, a fantastic or joining a student club or society. independent cinema, literary festivals and more, the city offers an exhilarating Restaurants, bars, clubs, hub of creativity. cinema and gym complex

2 hours 7 minutes Your graduation ceremony National Football to London by train Corn happens here Museum Exchange Manchester Second largest City FC Chinatown in the UK

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Outdoor pursuits Sporting Eating out For those who want to explore beyond The city is at the heart of one of the From high-end dining experiences to the confines of the city, there is a wealth best sports regions in the UK with secret pop-up restaurants, the city is fast of stunning landscapes just a train ride regional centres of excellence for cycling, developing a reputation for its cuisine. away, in the surrounding national parks. aquatics, squash, tennis, hockey, Sample the bohemian café culture of The Peak District offers unrivalled natural gymnastics as well as well-known teams the Northern Quarter and the stylish beauty alongside a range of outdoor and facilities for football, rugby league, surroundings of Deansgate. sports, such as rock-climbing, mountain rugby union and many many more. biking, hiking and more. Manchester is famous for not one, but two internationally recognised football teams, regularly playing at the equally renowned Old Trafford and Etihad Home to stadiums. With a museum dedicated second largest to football and smaller local teams, Manchester is great for football lovers. Chinatown Brand new in UK £10m students’ union

Lots of live music Quirky independent venues across the city Art installations to Cheap travel shops be found throughout around the city the city Manchester UK’s largest inner-city Art collection United FC shopping centre over six centuries 10 World-class facilities for your postgraduate studies At the heart of our commitment to you is a £350 million investment which has created a world-class learning environment, at our city-centre Manchester campus and our Cheshire campus in Crewe.

We support your studies with world-class facilities including new media suites, two professional theatres with rehearsal and performance studios, clinical practice suites, sport science testing laboratories, Exceptional teaching facilities in-house 3D printers, a language centre and specialist equipment and interactive learning technology. You will be taught in state-of-the-art specialist teaching facilities in We are also one of the UK’s largest environmentally sustainable buildings providers of science, technology and that are amongst the best of any engineering courses; our high university in the UK. specification laboratories and research facilities include the latest industry- Our spacious lecture theatres and standard equipment and technology. seminar rooms are equipped with the latest teaching and learning facilities. Our £75 million Business School is one of Free You will find numerous study spaces, the UK’s largest and most modern with WiFi across connected group work areas and a dedicated seventh floor postgraduate social spaces. suite of seminar rooms and break-out campus spaces overlooking the city. We are renowned for our postgraduate facilities in art and design, education, sport science, and the health and social work professions.

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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 Manchester library has over software, and regularly update our 1 million books, journals, articles learning and teaching equipment to Moodle is synchronised with your and e-books. ensure you have access to the very best postgraduate programme to give you technology and support for your studies. personalised reading lists, assessment You will also have online access to Free WiFi is available across the hand-in reminders, past papers, a huge digital library of journals University as well as computer drop-in preliminary marks and feedback on your and research papers to support your centres and IT support. work from your tutors. postgraduate study. We also loan items such as netbooks, It also provides a channel for keeping The Manchester campus library has laptops, camcorders, audio visual in touch with your tutors and fellow recently benefitted from a multi-million equipment and projectors, free of charge. postgraduate students outside of class pound refurbishment, with a new and you can use it to find updates on helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat your fees and finance, the library, and zone and access to café facilities; and career development resources. has been winning awards for customer service excellence since 2008.

The library is open 24-7 in term-time, with hundreds of PCs and multiple Library open study zones spread across the five floors including dedicated group working zones. 24/7 during term-time Photographs from left to right: Personalised Mock courtroom in the Manchester Law School; PC and mac suites; award-winning Business virtual learning School adjoining the Law School; social working spaces; impressive library facilities; environment sector-leading virtual learning environment. 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.

Our postgraduate teaching staff are World-leading Global LBGT rights hugely experienced in their specialist research with impact - changing legal and fields, the majority are industry Research in the UK is assessed every five professional practice professionals as well as academic years through the Research Excellence Interdisciplinary research at experts. This powerful combination Framework, which measures the quality Manchester Met on transgender law, ensures that what you are taught of outputs, the extent of economic and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender will be quickly applicable in your societal impact and the sustainability of (LGBT) politics, has had a direct role professional environment. the research environment. in transforming legal and professional practice, and in improving the Our research, undertaken by more than The 2014 assessment confirmed the high treatment of LGBT people globally. 1,400 staff across 12 University Research quality of our research; we were judged Centres, has an international reach Manchester Met researchers have to have world-leading research across worked together to address an and significance. Our researchers are 13 different subject areas, over 200 of our proactively involved in developing world- absence of legal protection and the researchers were rated world-leading and prevalence of homophobia, biphobia class research that underpins our taught internationally excellent and we rose 12 programmes of study at undergraduate and transphobia in UK, European and places in the national rankings. 85% of global contexts. Research relates to and postgraduate levels, and helps us the impact of our research was graded as power the knowledge economy. LGBT rights and politics in areas such world-leading or internationally excellent as anti-discrimination, activism, policy putting us in the UK’s top 50 for the and training. power of our impact. Professor Stephen Whittle has Our research has helped international documented the discrimination governments to reduce carbon experienced by transgender people emissions from aviation; saved lives and comprehensively demonstrated by transforming the rapid diagnosis of the need for legal protection and rights deadly microbial infections; protected recognition. His research has had a the human rights of millions of people significant impact on the legal status through changes to equality law; of more than five million trans people Over 200 researchers revolutionised the approach of every in the EU, and many more throughout are world-leading and early years professional in the UK; the world. internationally excellent helped thousands of regional businesses Research has impacted on in 2014 REF to grow and ensured that Manchester international, European and UK human remains a cultural powerhouse with rights law, and it has shaped public Sunday Times poetry, history and art. debate on gender and sexual politics University Guide in national and international arenas, including the United Nations, the Council of Europe, UK Parliament, international and UK media, European activist and artist networks. business.mmu.ac.uk/knowledgehub/ mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate gender-cluster Arts in Healthcare - global Transforming the rapid Our world-class research impacts on policy and diagnosis of deadly microbial facilities include: practice infections • Two types of 3D print technology, Stress, anxiety and depression are sadly With antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as powder printing and plastic widespread in modern society. Research MRSA, time is of the essence in diagnosis - extrusion printing, as well as has shown this can be reduced through identification needs to be fast and accurate offering access to other 3D involvement with the arts. Research to prevent serious infectious disease technologies, used for prototyping led by Arts for Health Director and spreading. A Manchester Met research team and modelling. Manchester Met’s Clive Parkinson aimed developed a new method for identifying to strengthen the capacity of the North bacteria, using intact bacterial cells called • 3D Body Scanner: a non-contact, 3D West regions’ Arts and Health community MALDI-TOF-MS (matrix-assisted laser measurement system that uses safe through networking, training and desorption ionisation, time of flight mass infrared depth sensing and imaging demonstrating the link between spectrometry). This enables the organisms technology to produce a digital the arts, health and societal outcomes. responsible for infection to be rapidly copy of the surface geometry of the The research team worked with identified, reducing diagnosis times by human body. established projects in the region, 24-48 hours. The huge patient benefits and involving older people, people with clear potential to save many lives also have • Food Safety Laboratory including mental health issues and the built economic gains. MALDI is cost-effective biosafety cabinet, -80°C cryofreezer, environment and found that people as it cuts down on the time and resource CO2 incubator, cooled incubators, were less stressed, less anxious and needed to take decisions; and businesses microscopes with camera facilities less depressed across all study groups selling the solution have estimated the and various diagnostic kits. when engaged with the arts. global market in excess of £10bn. A • Specialist, multi-disciplinary Findings from the research have database of spectra of microorganisms databases and collections at the contributed to UK Department of Health licensed to global users already generates Manchester Law School dedicated and Arts Council policies and it has an income stream for the University; whilst postgraduate and PhD facilities. caused policy debate in the House of clinical approval is secured for the US to Lords. Parkinson is now working with apply this Manchester Met-led research solution to help patients on a global basis. • Rapid prototyping machines and supporters within the House to establish water jet cutters. an All Party Parliamentary Group for “I have worked with MALDI for many Arts and Health. The research has years and have seen it become a major • A new animation suite with also impacted internationally in policy, technological innovation which has had dedicated green screen room, informing briefings to the Australian a major impact in medical and public lighting rigs, motion capture Parliament and to the Lithuanian health microbiology.” equipment and high-specification Government. Lead Scientist, Public Health England PCs with industry-standard software artsforhealth.org mmu.ac.uk/hpsc/research such as Maya and Nuke. 14

Welcome to Manchester Law School Manchester Law School is one of the UK’s largest law schools, with more than 1,200 current students and over 20,000 alumni across the globe. It is an inspiring and highly professional environment in which to further your legal studies, deepen your knowledge of the law and to develop your career aspirations. Over 20 You will benefit from exceptional Our internationally recognised academic facilities, including our outstanding and legal practicing staff have been years of Faculty Student Hub, with private instrumental in developing new research collaboration with postgraduate study areas and our mock on subjects from equalities law, social Hong Kong courtroom. Our extensive library, open justice to human rights, and medical 24/7 during term-time, and digital ethics. Manchester Law School and Hong University resources available at all times, will Kong University (School of Professional ensure that you have access to the and Continuing Education, Hong Kong specialist materials you need, when you Space) have more than two decades of need them. successful educational collaboration, allowing for a two-way exchange of We are the only training provider to offer knowledge and best teaching practice. law courses at every stage of the legal profession from our LLB undergraduate Above all, you will meet, study and law degree, to law conversion courses network with talented students who and specialist professional training for create powerful study groups of like- aspiring solicitors and barristers. We minded legal professionals who are fully see the broadest legal picture across all committed to their studies. Students on specialisms at all times, ensuring that our legal programmes have been very what you learn will be fit for practice. successful in winning coveted national and international competitions for Our teaching team of over 70 permanent advocacy and mooting. staff consists of highly experienced professionals (many of whom also Our postgraduate courses are highlighted practise as barristers or solicitors), indeed in more detail on the following pages, a number of the team also sit as judges, and you can find further information together with research academics and online or visit us at a postgraduate open legal scholars. This ensures that your day. postgraduate teaching is professionally relevant and informed by the latest I do hope that you will seriously consider practical developments in legal pedagogy. us for your postgraduate legal studies, and look forward to welcoming you to the Manchester Law School.

Catherine Little Head of Manchester Law School

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Business School and Student Hub, winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Better Public Building, and the Concrete Society’s Award for Sustainability

The North atrium in the award-winning Business School and Student Hub, adjoined to the Manchester Law School. 16 Outstanding teaching facilities

Studying for a law postgraduate or professional qualification is an important commitment which represents a highly worthwhile investment in your future. We offer a professional and supportive environment with excellent connections to the legal community.

Manchester Law School features a range Top quality teaching by of state-of-the-art facilities to enhance exceptional professionals your learning experience, including At Manchester Law School you get lecture theatres housing modern the best of both worlds. Whether you multimedia equipment and dedicated are training to become a solicitor or IT Zones throughout the school. barrister your tutors will be outstanding professionals. These staff all have You will also have access to a virtual considerable experience and you will be learning environment containing reading taught by solicitors, barristers and judges lists, electronic books and articles, who continue to practise whilst teaching. providing direct communication to your tutors. The main University library, You receive the best possible teaching providing 24-hour opening during and direct access to the profession. term-time, is adjacent and offers access If you are considering a postgraduate to over 1 million books, e-journals, academic qualification you’ll benefit from articles and e-books. tutors who have a real passion for their subjects. Specialist postgraduate facilities Recognising the challenging nature of solicitor and barrister training, the Law School offers a number of specialist facilities exclusively for the use of students on the LPC (Legal Practice Course) and BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) programmes.

Students on both courses benefit from specialist resource areas including legal libraries and technology suites, as well as private personal study areas. The Law School also offers a mock courtroom where students perform their advocacy skills in a realistic legal environment.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Professional training

Studying for a law postgraduate or professional qualification with Manchester Law School can open doors: you will be more employable and a highly attractive candidate to employers.

Accredited professional links • Work placements A University of the region Recognising that academic legal Firms from across the North West and Our local connections are an important study and practice are very different nationally provide Manchester Law part of our strength and identity. Home disciplines, our programmes focus on School LPC students with exclusive to the UK’s largest centre for legal developing the skills you will need to work placement related to their elective services outside of London, our students be an effective legal professional. Our subjects. The number of placements and graduates are ideally placed to take courses are distinctive for their strong is growing and this is an invaluable advantage of the North West’s thriving links to the legal profession and the fact opportunity for you to gain experience professional services. that every element of our teaching is in an area of the law that interests you. reviewed regularly to ensure that it is Careers and employability up-to-date and professionally relevant. • Student Law Society support An extremely active society which You will benefit from law careers and demonstrates the excellent, high calibre • Our LPC programme is accredited by employability support from the moment characteristics of the students who the Solicitors Regulation Authority. you join us, and for up to three years choose Manchester Law School. The • Our BPTC programme is accredited after completion of your course. We have Law Society incorporates the Critical by the Bar Standards Board. a range of services available through Lawyers Group (CLG) and the Mooting • Manchester Law School enjoys close our trained careers and employability and Advocacy Society, and regularly links to law firms, professional bodies advisors including: and the Northern Circuit. organises guest speakers and social events. Students have had outstanding • Career development workshops, success in mooting and advocacy over Gain vital skills and experience support on writing CVs and recent years, winning national and Each year our highest performing application forms, preparing for international competitions. students receive prizes, including work interviews and networking. experience, from some of the region’s top • Career guides, videos and resources. • Practitioner support firms. Students also benefit from regular • Law careers fairs. Manchester Law School offers students visits made by practitioners to provide • Going Global – an online database valuable opportunities to gain direct insightful information, careers tips and ideal for international students contact with a practising solicitor significant networking opportunities. planning to return home to work or or barrister through the mentor any postgraduate student looking to programmes. This is your connection to Manchester Law School prides itself on explore a career in a new country. the profession and for many students the opportunities provided for students, • Advice on self-employment and is a vital route to gain work experience outside the core course education freelancing. and contacts. and support. From work experience • Employer visits and presentations. to mooting, here are just some of the • Visiting practitioners outstanding activities that you will be Whether you plan to become a solicitor International outlook able to benefit from: or barrister, our strong links with Exposure to the links the Law School the legal profession ensure that we and faculty have with international • Pro Bono schemes are able to provide excellent speaker companies and partners can enhance Our Pro Bono or ‘work for the programmes for students. your opportunities of gaining public good’ provides students with employment, providing organisations opportunities to apply their legal • BPTC skills training with the confidence that you will knowledge in a real life environment. Students on the BPTC gain outstanding be able to work successfully in a Working with a range of professional support as a result of our close working global environment. partners you will be able to volunteer relationships with the Northern Circuit. your services for initiatives across a Advantages include additional advocacy whole spectrum of legal work. classes provided by barristers in full-time practice to supplement core activities and develop the vital skills necessary to succeed. 18

It’s the ideal place to study for a law degree as there is a thriving law community.

Lucy Mair Barrister Garden Court North Chambers Bar Professional Training Course

I studied for my GDL at Manchester Law School and so it was the obvious place to continue my professional training and complete my BPTC qualification. I was keen to study with a University rather than a commercial provider, to have access to the specialist facilities and expertise of the tutors.

Manchester is the ideal place to study for a law degree as there is a thriving legal community, which the University has great links with. There are visits to Barrister’s Chambers, which I took full advantage of, and a careers adviser for the Law School.

The tutors are very experienced and very responsive; they are approachable and friendly and happy to provide feedback. Study is a combination of full group lectures and tutorial sessions, which are very useful to have more detailed discussion.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Manchester Law School Postgraduate and professional study

20 Graduate Diploma in Law

22 Legal Practice Course

24 Bar Professional Training Course

26 Master of Laws

30 Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice Management

Further information on the study of law

Professional regulators in the legal sector are currently conducting an extensive consultation about legal education and training. This includes review about the routes and qualifications to become a solicitor or barrister. Some of the considerations include changing or ending existing routes, or opening new ones. The current routes of a qualifying law degree or the GDL, and the BPTC to become a barrister will remain in place until summer 2017. The current route of a qualifying law degree or GDL and LPC will remain in place until summer 2018.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board will make announcements after their consultations and reviews at the end of 2015. These decisions will then inform the different routes to qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

A fee is listed for each course entry. These fees are correct at the time of going to press. For up-to-date fee information, please visit mmu.ac.uk/courses 20 There is the opportunity to expand your legal network through Graduate Diploma in Law attendance at our guest speaker programme and to hone your legal skills through involvement in one of our voluntary legal work GDL schemes that offer pro bono legal services to those who would otherwise be unable to access it. For full-time students, the course Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £6,930 operates a typical teaching week of 40-45 hours including an average Non-EU international £13,300 of 13 hours face-to-face contact teaching time.

Part-time | 2 years Fee | UK/EU £3,465 per year Part-time students learn via a mix of lectures, face-to-face workshops (subject to inflation in year 2) and online workshops. Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. You will receive informal assessment and feedback from your tutors throughout the course, but your final result is based on seven end-of-year examinations, two pieces of written coursework Manchester Metropolitan University graduates will receive a and a moot. 20% discount on course fees for the Graduate Diploma in Law. Career prospects Entry requirements Manchester Law School has alumni in a range of law firms, barristers You should have an honours degree from the UK or the ROI. chambers and non-legal organisations in the UK and internationally, International students with a degree are eligible to apply as long as including some of the most well known names in the profession. equivalence to a UK/ROI honours degree is demonstrated. International applicants or students without a degree but with work experience should contact [email protected] for further details on For more detailed information on this course visit entry requirements. Due to the popularity of the GDL, preference is law.mmu.ac.uk/gdl usually given to higher classifications. International students please see mmu.ac.uk/international or contact [email protected]

The course Designed for students who want the challenges and rewards of a legal career but don’t have an undergraduate degree in law, or who have significant work experience but no formal qualifications, this programme will provide you with a thorough grounding in core legal areas. Those who have studied a non-law degree before converting, or those with significant work experience, can be particularly attractive to employers as they offer additional skills and experience.

Offering high levels of face-to-face teaching contact in lectures and seminars, and an open door policy for academic or pastoral advice, the environment is supportive and friendly. We also offer a Careers and Employability adviser to help you take the steps into a fulfilling legal career.

What you will study You will begin by developing a strong understanding of the English Legal System, alongside an introduction to legal research and law-related information technology.

You will then move onto the Foundations of Legal Knowledge, a series of units that will introduce core legal concepts. This knowledge will lay the foundation for your future training at LPC or BPTC level and is fundamental to anyone working within the legal world. The Legal Skills and Practice module is specifically designed to help you to apply the law to practical scenarios and to bridge the gap between academic and professional study, particularly in the skill of mooting.

Units • Contract • Tort • Legal Skills and Practice • Public Law • Criminal Law • Land Law • Equity and Trusts • EU

These courses are delivered at the University’s purpose-built Law School by a highly experienced academic team from a range of professional backgrounds. Your tuition will be delivered through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, directed learning and electronic learning.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate I was impressed by the staff and their diverse professional backgrounds. Their experience helped me immensely.

James Makin GDL and LPC graduate

James studied History at undergraduate degree level, and after studying for his GDL and LPC has now secured a training contract. I studied for my undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester and was keen to carry on studying in this thriving and bustling city. I attended an open day at Manchester Met and talked to staff at the Manchester Law Fair. I was won over by the University and convinced that a legal education was for me. I picked up so much from my GDL course that I naturally stayed and continued my studies with the LPC. I came from a non-law background and my six-hour a week humanities course was very different. The intensity of my law courses took quite a bit of adapting to, but the tutors were so friendly and really put in the hours to make sure I adapted to the change in pace that the GDL brought. The staff were in a great position to offer me sound career advice and tips about the best route into the legal profession; the route that was most suited to me personally. I was able to spend lots of time with them, talking through my options. Their insights helped me make the difficult decision between the solicitor and barrister route; I eventually chose the former. During the GDL, I had the opportunity to take part in advocacy and mooting which was a great way to develop my skills and test if the advocacy side of the profession was for me. The support we all received from the careers staff was excellent. They arranged many speakers at the University, which gave us the chance to question people already in the profession, as well as to improve our networking skills. The most useful aspect of the GDL was that it covered everything! Coming from a non-law background, I found this to be invaluable. The LPC was very practical as all class work examples were based on real life cases that you could encounter. Throughout my time here, I’ve been able to take advantage of the legal work experience on offer through the careers service. During the GDL, I was successful in securing pro bono work experience through the regular stream of vacancy email updates. I worked for Russell Jones and Walker (now Slater and Gordon) on a two-week placement, taking details of initial claims. It was daunting and threw me in at the deep end, but it was a great experience. I also found work at a barrister’s chambers, again advertised through the careers service. The administration team at the University provided great guidance when I was applying for these roles. 22 You will receive the opportunity to hone your legal skills through Legal Practice Course involvement in one of our voluntary legal work schemes that offer pro bono legal services to those in need. Manchester Law School also LPC offers an outstanding work placement programme to enable students to gain vital work experience during their electives. Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £10,068 Non-EU international £13,263 Career prospects Manchester Law School places emphasis on helping you establish Part-time | 18-24 months Fee | UK/EU £839 per your career. Many students begin the course without a training 10 credit unit contract, but 90% of LPC students find legally related employment Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. after graduating. Careers advice is available from our Careers and Employability Service and our highly experienced tutors, alongside a well developed practitioner mentor scheme and guest lecture programme. Previous Manchester Met law students receive a 20% discount on their LPC fees.

Entry requirements For more detailed information on this course visit law.mmu.ac.uk/lpc To enrol on the LPC you will need to satisfy us that you have a qualifying law degree or GDL qualification. You will normally have a UK honours degree, or international equivalent, but we will take into account relevant legal experience. We also welcome applications from mature students with a background in legal practice. International students please see page 44 or visit mmu.ac.uk/ international The LPC is a challenging course, The course Designed to prepare you for life as a solicitor, the LPC programme at but the tutors inspire you to be Manchester Law School will provide you with a thorough and proactive and astute. They are rigorous start to your career. With an emphasis on simulating real life legal situations, the course is both practical and interactive, using extremely supportive and their workshops and innovative teaching methods supported by online guidance helps you to be successful, materials, to help you develop the practical and theoretical skills required for legal practice. You will learn how to think and behave while nurturing the skills necessary like a legal professional from the outset. to impress an employer. You will work through case studies in small groups devised to reflect realistic legal scenarios, serving as the perfect way to learn core Elena Da Silva practice skills such as interviewing clients, writing letters of advice, International student preparing legal documents and making court appearances.

Stage 1: Core units • Business Law and Practice • Property Law and Practice • Civil and Criminal Litigation • Professional Conduct and Regulation • Solicitors’ Accounts • Wills and Administration of Estates • Writing and Drafting • Practical Legal Research • Interviewing and Advising • Advocacy • Taxation

Stage 2: Elective units There are 11 Stage 2 subjects available so you can tailor your learning to reflect your career ambitions and legal interests. The content of each Stage 2 subject is designed to ensure practical relevance.

Study pattern The courses are delivered in our purpose-built Law School by a highly experienced academic team from a variety of legal professional backgrounds. Your tuition will be delivered through a combination of methods including workshops and electronic learning.

A full-time student can expect to receive 2 days of face-to-face teaching per week exclusive of student preparation time. A part-time student can expect to receive 1 day of teaching per week running alongside supplementary online and preparatory work.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate The course is fantastic, as are the staff; I could always see tutors if I needed help or advice about anything.

Nadia McMahon-Wilson Legal Practice Course Training contract with Franklins in Leighton Buzzard

Nadia completed her undergraduate degree in London and researched other providers, including many professional colleges, but chose to study at Manchester Law School as she felt she would benefit from the collegiate environment.

I chose Manchester Metropolitan University because of its reputation as I had heard good things about the University from friends. What drew me was the breadth of professional experience of the staff – not always a given at professional colleges. So many of them have strong links to the practising world, which means we benefited from their networks and they brought real insight to lectures and tutorials.

The LPC at the University is a very practical course, and was quite different to the experience I had at undergraduate level. It was also pretty challenging, particularly the skills assessments where we were assessed on our two interviewing or advocacy competencies. We were videoed and had to present a case to a judge or interview someone as if we were practising lawyers. The course gave me the confidence to do that, and the positive and constructive feedback from tutors spurred me on.

The students on my course were diverse and the work was mainly group work. Having so many different perspectives meant I learnt more from other people. 24 Core units Bar Professional • Advocacy • Civil Litigation Training Course • Evidence and Remedies BPTC • Criminal Litigation Evidence and Sentencing • Professional Ethics • Opinion Writing Full-time | 1 year Fee | UK/EU £13,930 • Drafting Non-EU international £13,930 • Conference Skills • Resolution of Disputes out of Court Part-time | 2 years Fee | UK/EU £6,965 Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. Elective units There are approximately eight elective subjects available to BPTC students. Previous Manchester Met law students receive a 20% discount on their BPTC fees. Please note, you will also be required to pay Study pattern a Bar Standards Board student fee of £400. The BPTC is taught by an experienced team of barristers and a number of members of the team hold judicial appointments. You Entry requirements predominantly learn through the mini-chambers system outlined To be considered for a place on the BPTC, you will normally have to above (requiring significant student preparation) and occasionally by satisfy two criteria: traditional lecture. Teaching is complemented by online resources 1. You will hold an LLB degree or have completed the GDL ranging from self-testing resources and podcasts to advocacy programme. demonstrations. 2. You will have obtained a pass in the Bar Aptitude Test. Additionally, the Law School runs several pro bono legal schemes, BPTC students are selected primarily on academic ability and will be offering students the opportunity to practise their skills on live legal expected to have been awarded at least a 2:2 at first degree level, or projects. The Law School also enters teams of students into national international equivalent, although factors such as commitment to the competitions to test their skills in realistic situations. profession, motivation and other skills may be considered. Career prospects All BPTC offers are subject to the condition that students This course is aimed at preparing you for pupillage and life as a successfully complete the academic stage of their training to the Bar barrister, but the skills learned are applicable to a wide range of Standards Board’s satisfaction and have enrolled as a student professions. Our graduates have a strong history of finding pupillage, member of one of the Inns of Court. International students please or pursuing other careers in the legal sector. see page 44 or refer to mmu.ac.uk/international. This course requires IELTS levels that differ from the University standard. Please see page 40. Independent professional mediation The course qualification included at no extra cost Designed to provide you with the skills and expertise you will need for a successful career as a barrister, the BPTC course at Manchester Law School will provide you with the rigorous academic training For more detailed information on this course visit demanded by the Bar. law.mmu.ac.uk/bptc

Manchester Law School has a proud history of providing barrister training in the North West and has outstanding links to both the local legal profession and the Northern Circuit (Chambers in Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester and Preston).

The BPTC focuses on developing highly practical skills and features an innovative ‘mini-chambers’ approach designed to mirror the real life working practices of a barrister. You will be placed in a group (or chambers) with 12 other students and provided with a permanent, multi-media equipped base room. You will be expected to ‘perform’ regularly in front of your fellow students to encourage the development of strong working relationships similar to a professional chambers.

You will also take part in career enhancing activities that range from guest talks by Judges and Clerks of Chambers to lessons in voice projection, which are all ideal preparations for BPTC students seeking pupillage. An important feature of the course is the Additional Advocacy Classes provided by members of the Northern Circuit to help you realise your full potential in developing these vital skills. Each chambers group will also receive classes on professional conduct from a working barrister acting as the group’s Practitioner Mentor. You will also receive the opportunity to gain an independent mediation qualification, included as part of the course.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate There are lots of opportunities to engage in practical work, underpinned by theory.

Ben Beckett Bar Professional Training Course

I loved studying in Manchester and after completing my LLB at Manchester Law School, I was sure I wanted to stay. The level of support you receive is outstanding, as all the staff are really co-operative and always willing to help.

I knew that I wanted to become a barrister and the course has been great so far. There are lots of opportunities to engage in practical work, underpinned by theory, and delivered in a modern building with excellent facilities. The library is just next door to the Law School, and there are lots of specialist facilities for postgraduate students, including a mock courtroom to practise in.

I’d definitely recommend Manchester Law School for its supportive and professional environment. 26 LL.M Equality Law/European Law/Human Rights Law/Law LL.M Programme and Society • Research Methods • Core 1 • Core 2 Full-time | 1 year Fee | Please visit • Elective 1 law.mmu.ac.uk/llm • Dissertation (chosen route related) Part-time | 2 years for further details. LL.M students take core units, and may choose elective units from a Suitable for international students. See pages 44-45. wide range of study areas and specialisms. These taught units normally include Freedom, Security and Justice in the EU, Equality and Human Rights, Family Law, Women and Violence, Children and Previous Manchester Met law students receive a 20% the Law, Terrorism and Human Rights, and Human Rights and discount on their fees. Healthcare. These are subject to availability each year. To see the most up-to-date list of available modules for the 2016/2017 academic Together with a general LL.M course enabling varied study, we offer year, please visit law.mmu.ac.uk/llm an LL.M degree in the following specific routes: • European Law You will be assessed through written exercises, reports, papers and • Law and Society essays and much of the material you will use will result from your • Human Rights own, independent research. You will also be expected to engage in • Equality Law group discussions and present your work both individually and as part of a group. For both full and part-time students, teaching takes Entry requirements place during the day, norma lly on a Wednesday. You will normally have a UK honours degree (or international Career prospects equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 in either a law or relevant humanities or social science based discipline. Alternatively, you will Students who complete this programme receive an internationally have a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or a related postgraduate recognised research qualification and typically go on to establish diploma or professional qualification recognised as the equivalent of careers either in or closely related to the legal profession. This at least a lower second class degree. International students please qualification is also an excellent basis for entering a career in public see page 44 or refer to mmu.ac.uk/international administration, the civil service, the voluntary and community sectors, teaching or academia. Many students go on to complete The course further postgraduate research. Giving you the opportunity to further extend your knowledge of the law and develop advanced legal skills, the taught LL.M will give your legal CV a significant boost by adding an internationally recognised For more detailed information on this course visit postgraduate qualification to your existing skills and experience. law.mmu.ac.uk/llm By studying on this programme, you will develop an in-depth understanding of how and why the law is formed, how it is applied and its relationship with policy and policy-making processes at national, European and international levels.

Focusing on how law relates to individuals, society and the global arena as a whole, this programme explores in depth issues such as:

• The operation and application of the law across all levels of society. • The development of a significant body of discrimination and equalities law in the UK. • The important relationship between UK law and the laws of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights. • The impact of an increasing body of international and European law on the UK.

This is a very flexible course, allowing you the freedom to follow either four distinct specialist routes or to tailor a programme to your own specification through a choice of electives.

What you will study The programme consists of 180 credits, divided into five units. Full-time students will take these units over three terms, whilst part-time students will spread these units over five terms.

General LL.M • Research Methods • Elective 1 • Elective 2 • Elective 3 • Dissertation

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate The LL.M course is very broad and allows you to tailor your study to your interests.

Faramarz Bagdeli LL.M graduate

Manchester Law School was recommended to me by a previous lecturer and I knew of its excellent reputation for human rights law.

The course is very challenging but the tutors are extremely supportive and approachable and always willing to dedicate time and energy to supporting students. They are highly qualified and also have good contacts within legal firms, meaning you get a very real insight into professional practice.

I would strongly recommend the LL.M to prospective students, as it has significantly enhanced my knowledge in the area of human rights and as a result, my career prospects. 28

Mock court room in the Law School Top-up LL.M in Legal Practice

Only the distance learning* route will be suitable for international students. See pages 44-45.

Previous Manchester Met law students receive a 20% discount on their fees.

Entry requirements You must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice gained through the successful completion of the LPC or BVC/BPTC qualification. International students please see page 44 refer to mmu.ac.uk/international

The course This ‘top-up’ course allows you to use your existing Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (following either the LPC or the BPTC/ BVC) and to complete a Research Methods unit and dissertation or research project to obtain the fully-fledged Master’s degree.

To ‘top-up’ your existing qualification to full Master’s level, you must complete a single taught module in Research Methods and then successfully undertake a dissertation or research project in an area of practical law, law in practice or academic law chosen by you.

The Research Methods module is a preparatory unit for your research and entails 4 x 2 hour face-to-face or online (distance learning) teaching sessions at the beginning of the course. Teaching is complemented by material accessible on the University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle. This is followed by the production of your 15,000 word dissertation or research project under the supervision of one of the Law School’s expert members of staff. Supervisory meetings on the accelerated and part-time modes can take place via face-to-face meetings, the phone, e-mail or even audio-visually. Supervision is delivered via the online means on the distance learning modes with the need for face-to-face contact.

Study modes The course is very flexible and taught on an accelerated full-time, part-time or distance learning* basis.

Career prospects Ideal for those seeking to boost their existing LPC or BPTC qualifications with an internationally recognised legal qualification, this course will add further academic and practical legal weight to your CV, and help you stand out in a highly competitive legal jobs market.

For more detailed information on this course visit law.mmu.ac.uk/llm 30 What you will study Postgraduate Certificate in The course is divided into the following six areas of study: • Using Financial Analysis to Build Profitability Legal Practice Management • Clients and Markets • Motivating and Managing Teams Part-time | 10 months Fee | UK/EU £5,900 • Leadership and Managing Change • Strategic Planning and Alignment • Implementing Strategy Previous Manchester Met law students receive a 20% Study pattern discount on their fees. The six full teaching days and induction day are spread over ten months. You will begin in November and results will be announced Entry requirements in November the following year. Before each teaching day you will be Candidates should fall within either Category A or Category B below: set pre-reading, and after each teaching day you will complete directed independent study. This will prepare you to complete a Category A: coursework assessment in your own time which you will submit Candidates falling within category A will have either: online before your next teaching day. Between each teaching day and 1. an honours degree (in law) and a postgraduate diploma in legal the hand in date for the related assessment an optional drop in clinic practice; or is available to you on a designated half-day, where you can discuss 2. an honours degree (non-law) and a graduate diploma in law, your draft with your tutor. recognised as equivalent to at least a second class, lower division standard Typical students AND This programme is for both law and non-law professionals who 3. Experience of managing lawyers, demonstrated by at least 3 manage lawyers or who wish to in the near future. It is ideal for years post-qualification experience or equivalent. anyone who wants to bolster their management credentials, distinguish themselves from the competition and benefit from Category B: innovative thinking and stronger skill sets even before graduation. Candidates falling within category B should be able to demonstrate Our previous students have told us how, as ambitious professionals, to the Programme Leader that they have: they valued the opportunity to learn from one another, share their 1. Suitable and relevant management experience such that a experiences and build a professional network that continued to professional employer operating in the newly deregulated legal deliver support and opportunities beyond completion of the sector would consider them to be viable candidates to manage programme. The eligibility criteria is detailed above, but examples of lawyers either currently or in the next stage of their careers. suitable students would include: Managing partner; Lawyer of Candidates may seek to demonstrate this through experience in 3Y+PQE with ambitions to manage; Manager of not-for-profit law or industry, as practice managers or otherwise. organisations; Manager of in-house lawyers; Finance Director; HR AND Manager; Practice Manager. 2. The ability to cope with the academic demands of a postgraduate programme. Candidates may seek to demonstrate this through academic or professional qualifications, recognised as equivalent For more detailed information on this course visit to at least a second class, lower division standard, or otherwise. law.mmu.ac.uk/pgcert

The course One of the key recommendations of the Legal Education and Training Review was to strengthen requirements for education and training in, among other things, the development of management skills. The Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice Management teaches essential business skills to anyone who manages lawyers. This invigorating programme will enable you to think more strategically and to thrive in a market which has undergone seismic change.

A joint venture between Manchester Met’s Law and Business Schools, and aimed at anyone who manages or plans to manage legal professionals, you will work through six modules in highly interactive small workshops at our £75m RIBA award-winning Business School.

This course is designed specifically for professionals in full-time roles; face-to-face teaching consists of six days plus an induction day. By completing each piece of coursework you will begin to formulate a strategic plan for your business. A written strategic plan is essential for effective management, however we recognise that for many managers of lawyers it remains unwritten. Enrolling onto this programme will allow you to ring-fence time to write your plan efficiently and effectively, with access to expertise and support. The course is taught at MBA Level (Level 7) Graduates who wish to progress their studies with our AMBA-accredited executive MBA will be eligible for module exemptions and reduced tuition fees for the MBA programme.

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The facilities are fantastic; we are taught in small chambers groups of about eight students, which I feel is a real strength.

Suzanne Hargreaves Bar Professional Training Course

Suzanne is currently working as an Independent Consultant within child protection and decided to train to become a barrister after completing the law conversion course.

In my current role I’m heavily involved in strategic matters, so that’s really why I started looking at law. I’d like to work as a barrister within family law as I have an extensive background in working with vulnerable children and this course is paving the way for me to work in childcare proceedings or criminal law.

I’m from the North West so Manchester was an obvious choice and I know I will want to stay and practice here. The factors that influenced my decision of where to study were finding somewhere with a good track record, good facilities that would give me the best experience and plenty of opportunities to meet people who were already on the circuit. I felt that Manchester Metropolitan University offered me the best opportunity with respect to all of those things.

It’s an interesting, and very much professional course. The relationships you have with tutors are different from on an undergraduate course, much more professional. The teaching is good and practising barristers provide some of the teaching so we’re getting a real perspective, not just what’s on the syllabus. They also teach us about what to expect when we’re in practice as well, which I feel is invaluable.

We’re given a chambers room which means we’ve always got somewhere we can actually sit and study. In addition to that, we have access to the main library facilities as well as our own BPTC library.

Part of the reason I was attracted to the course was the extra-curricular activities; we are able to attend lots of networking events. On a Tuesday evening, we have external speakers who talk to us about different areas of practice and we have the opportunity to ask direct questions to a practicing professional outside of the University.

I would absolutely recommend the Bar course at Manchester Met. It’s challenging and requires a great deal of dedication but I have to say, it is incredibly enjoyable.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Research opportunities at Manchester Law School

Manchester Law School offers opportunities to study by research for the degree of LL.M, MPhil or PhD in a number of contemporary areas of law, including Law and the Body, Law and Social Justice, Gender and Sexual Orientation Law, Law and Medical Ethics, Evidence, Environmental Law, Law and Popular Culture, Information Technology Law and Human Rights. Study may be on a full-time or part-time basis.

All research students automatically become members of the Graduate School and benefit from research training in an interdisciplinary and collegiate atmosphere. The Law School has excellent IT facilities and research rooms for the exclusive use of research students, and there is easy access to the University’s main library next door. Manchester Law School provides a dynamic location for pursuing high-quality research across a range of legal, socio-legal and related fields of study. If you wish to join us, please visit the web address below for further information about research degrees and applications procedures.

For more detailed information visit law.mmu.ac.uk/research 34 Accommodation Free and student living WiFi Feeling safe and comfortable in your new 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 either in university or private halls, Families and couples You’ll find an excellent choice of student provided you are studying for the full accommodation accommodation in our eight university- academic year, hold a firm offer and If you will be living with your partner or owned and leased halls or managed submit your application by 15th August. family we recommend you look at private partnership accommodation. The accommodation as the University only majority of our student accommodation Residential life offers single study bedrooms which are is conveniently located on campus or The Residential Life team provide not suitable for students accompanied by nearby. Including halls of residence, support for students living in all their partners or families. shared flats and townhouses, all of Manchester Met leased and owned our accommodation is self-catered and halls across Manchester and Cheshire. More information is available at offers a range of comforts and services They supervise and support our senior mmu.ac.uk/accommodation/ including 24-hour security, en-suite or students living alongside undergraduates postgraduate shared bathrooms and internet access. fulfilling the role of Residential Advisers. All rooms come with free WiFi internet The Residential Advisers are there to access as standard and prices include promote and support a student led bills and insurance. approach to community and welfare, supported by the best in sector security, Wherever you decide to live, the welfare and facilities management. only place you need to visit is our accommodation website at Full-time postgraduate students can mmu.ac.uk/accommodation apply to become a Residential Adviser, This is the University’s source of living in the University’s Halls of student accommodation and provides Residence. You will receive training everything you need from information to provide peer-to-peer support and on halls of residence and flats or engagement opportunities to other houses in the private sector to student residents, and in return can general advice on housing. benefit from a 50% rent reduction and up to 10 hours paid work each week. This 24-hour All EU and overseas students in the is an excellent opportunity to support first year of study will be able to secure students, and gain invaluable skills that security accommodation in halls of residence, will make you stand out to employers. 50% off rent for Residential Advisers

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Eco-townhouses at the Manchester campus 36

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. Any one of the University’s agreed instalment part-time fees stated are for the first year schemes, available during online and, owing to the flexibility of part-time enrolment, which allows you to pay courses, denote the maximum fee for your tuition fees over three instalments Year 1. Actual fees may vary depending per year. If your fees are £5,000 and on the units selected and the time taken over you will be required to make an to complete the course. For further initial payment before you can join an 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.

For more information on payment methods, including employer or sponsor funded payment, or if you have a career development loan visit finance.mmu.ac.uk/students

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

In individual areas of study you may Legal Practice Course (LPC) and If you are not a national of a majority be required to achieve grades higher Bar Professional Training Course English-speaking country you will than the minimum requirements. It is (BPTC) need to provide evidence of your important to read the individual course You should have a qualifying law English proficiency. entry for the course you wish to apply degree or have successfully completed a for, which gives details of the typical Graduate Diploma in Law programme. The level of English we require will entry requirements for that course. In depend on the qualification you wish particular, courses which lead to an LLM by Research to study and in addition to the entry award from a professional body may have requirements detailed on the courses You should have a first or second specific entry requirements that are set pages, you will also usually need a class UK honours degree (usually a by that professional body. minimum of IELTS 6.5, with no less 2:1 classification), or an equivalent than 5.5 in any section, or acceptable international qualification. Applicants Satisfying the typical entry requirements equivalent; this may be higher for some will be considered on their merits. Ability may not, however, guarantee the offer courses. IELTS 7.5 in each section is and background knowledge in relation of a place. Applications are considered required for the Bar Professional to the proposed research, together with on their own merit and in competition Training Course. professional experience, publications, with others, with account being taken written reports or other appropriate of examination results already achieved, If you need to check your eligibility, evidence of accomplishment will be taken predicted grades in forthcoming visit our website at mmu.ac.uk/ into consideration. examinations, research project proposals, international and check your specific personal statements and academic country page for more detailed entry references. In some cases, work PhD requirements and which international experience or success in other fields may To apply for a PhD directly, you qualifications we accept. We also be accepted as an equivalent to formal should have a UK Master’s degree (or consider work experience and other qualifications. equivalent from an overseas institution) factors so do include everything you think in a discipline which is appropriate to is relevant in your application. Taught Master’s programmes the proposed research, and includes (LLM and LLM in Legal Practice) sufficient training in research methods and the execution of a research project. You should have a UK honours degree If you do not meet these criteria but have (or an international equivalent), or a had appropriate research or professional postgraduate diploma, or a professional experience at postgraduate level which qualification recognised as being has resulted in published work, written equivalent to an honours degree. Other reports or other appropriate evidence of qualifications or work experience may accomplishment, this will be taken into be acceptable if they demonstrate consideration. appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard. International students Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Detailed information for international students about entry requirements, the You should have a UK honours degree or level of proficiency in English that you an international equivalent; without these will need, and making your application is your application will be assessed against provided on pages 44-45. our criteria.

mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate Making an application

Once you have chosen your course of Term dates 2016/17 postgraduate study or research we want Autumn term 19 September – 16 December 2016 to ensure that you find the application Spring term 9 January – 31 March 2017 process straightforward. Summer term 24 April – 23 June 2017

How to apply For other part-time courses you will Enrolment for a research degree normally Applications for our postgraduate taught need to complete a University application takes place at the start of each academic and research degrees should be made form, which you can download from term, ie September, January and directly to the University and may mmu.ac.uk/pgapply and send it by: April, although some programmes may be submitted up to September 2016, Email to: [email protected] only have one enrolment period per although places on some courses may fill or academic session. up before this date. by post to: Direct Admissions Team Following enrolment, in order to register Applying for a taught course Manchester Metropolitan University for the degree you will mbe required to Business School and Student Hub produce a research proposal with the Full-time Legal Practice Course (LPC) Lower Chatham Street help of your proposed supervisory team, and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Manchester and submit it to your Faculty Research Applications should be made to the M15 6BH Degrees Committee for approval within Central Applications Board three months (full-time) or six months lawcabs. ac.uk The University will inform you of the (part-time) of enrolment. outcome of your application. Some offers Full-time Masters in Law (LL.M) may be conditional upon you satisfying International students Applicants should download the the specified entry requirements. application form from mmu.ac.uk/ Full information about the application process for international students is applicationform and send completed Applying for a research degree forms to [email protected] provided on pages 44-45. You can apply for admission to a Disclaimer Full-time Bar Professional Training postgraduate research degree This prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. either by responding to a specific However, please check the University’s website before Course (BPTC) making an application to the University as some details may advertisement for a studentship in the have been updated. The provision of educational services Both full-time and part-time BPTC by The Manchester Metropolitan University is subject to applications go through a central local or national press or by applying terms and conditions of enrolment and contract which can speculatively to the University. be found at mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/ applications system and the link is policies_regulations.pdf The University will do all that it available on law.mmu.ac.uk/bptc reasonably can to provide educational services as described To apply for a Professional Doctorate, in the prospectus, on the website, or in other documents Students will need to pass the Bar issued by it, to appropriately enrolled students. Sometimes Aptitude Test, administered by the PhD, MPhil, MRes or Master’s by circumstances beyond the control of the University mean that Research you will need to complete it cannot provide such educational services. Examples of such Bar Standards Board. All BPTC offers circumstances include: industrial action by University staff or the application form to study for a third parties; the unanticipated departure of key members of are subject to students completing the University staff; power failure; acts of terrorism; damage to academic stage of their training to the Postgraduate Research Degree available buildings or equipment; the acts of any governmental or local to download from mmu.ac.uk/ authority; or where the numbers recruited to a course are so Bar Standards Board’s satisfaction and low that it is not possible to deliver an appropriate quality of being enrolled as a student member researchapply education for students enrolled on it. In these circumstances, the University will take all reasonable steps to minimise of one of the Inns of Court (Gray’s Inn, disruption to those services and to affected students, by, for Lincoln’s Inn, Inner Temple or Middle You should also contact the Research example, offering affected students the chance to move to Degrees Coordinator for your chosen another course or institution or by delivering a modified version Temple). Students with an overseas of the same course. However, to the full extent that is possible subject area to arrange a preliminary under the general law the University excludes liability for any degree should discuss their eligibility loss and/or damage suffered by any applicant or student as with the Bar Standards Board. discussion about your proposed a result of those circumstances. The University will use all research topic. reasonable endeavours to deliver the course in accordance with the description applied to it in the University’s prospectus for Part-time courses the academic year in which you begin the course. However, If your application is successful you will the University will be entitled to make reasonable changes to For the part-time LPC and GDL you will the course (including to the content and syllabus of the course need to complete a specific application be required to have an interview. When where developments in the subject area make that necessary, the University is satisfied that your or to the location of the course or the method of delivery or form for the course and these can be assessment of the course) where that will enable the University proposed project is generally sound, to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students found under the course details at enrolled on the course. In making any such changes, the mmu.ac.uk/law your references have been received and University will aim to keep the changes to the minimum that the appropriate supervision and necessary to achieve the required quality of experience and Completed applications should will notify and consult with affected students in advance about be returned as described on the resources are available, you will be sent any changes that are required. If the University changes your a letter offering you a place. course and you are not satisfied with the changes, you will be individual forms. 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 The University’s dedicated student an international student. The team dynamic, cosmopolitan city of Manchester services team offers international regularly visits many countries to inform and in the more relaxed area of nearby students career advice, counselling, students about opportunities for study Cheshire. Both locations offer amazing chaplaincy, and learning support. at the University. MMU International study, leisure, sport, social and also provides international students entertainment opportunities, as well as Career support with advice on a wide range of matters excellent student accommodation. At Manchester Metropolitan from social events and immigration to University, we work hard to improve day-to-day living in the UK. There is Manchester’s cosmopolitan character our students’ employability. The a comprehensive three-day welcome creates a truly dynamic atmosphere Careers and Employability Service programme to help you settle into that has earned the city the unofficial provides valuable help and advice for university life. title of the most popular student city international students, providing a in the UK. Manchester has its roots Careers Information Centre, with books The programme provides information firmly in innovation and business and online resources offering details of about enrolment at the University and and as a celebrated hub of creativity many graduate vacancies, opportunities there are activities to help you meet other and culture, the city offers fantastic to meet employers on campus and international students. The International student experiences. While exploring workshops to learn how to write effective team also runs the Airport Welcome its unique history, arts venues and CVs and practise successful interview Service which helps get you to your world-class sports, leisure and shopping techniques. We also offer courses for accommodation. opportunities, you will always find developing teamwork, leadership, project something to interest and amaze you. management and communication skills. The International Society Going Global is an online resource The International Society is committed Students studying at the University’s which is available to support students to promoting international friendship and Cheshire campus really can have it all: in finding work outside the UK. With celebrating cultural diversity and has it’s the same university, but a very comprehensive country-specific career more than 3,000 members representing different experience. The Cheshire information, Going Global offers access over 120 different nationalities from campus lies in the heart of rolling to job research resources, top company all the universities and colleges in countryside and offers students listings, and information around issues of Manchester. It hosts regular social the chance to study in a relaxed, concern for foreign professionals. events, arranges community-based friendly community in safe, peaceful projects and organises trips to other UK surroundings, yet with easy access to MMU International cities and places of interest, such as some of the most culturally-rich cities in If this is the first time you have lived London and the Lake District. the world. away from your home and family we understand that the thought of spending For more information, please visit For more information on what time in a different country may be a little internationalsociety.org.uk Manchester and Cheshire have to offer overwhelming, so we do our best to help please visit mmu.ac.uk/international you to prepare. Supporting your study MMU International is the International We recognise that international students Office at the University. Many of the sometimes need extra assistance. MMU International staff, having spent We have specialist teams to provide the time in different countries, are uniquely right support for you from application placed to understand your needs as through to graduation and beyond.

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My experience at the University has been extremely interesting and “ “ exciting. I would definitely recommend potential postgraduate students apply to study here.

Dalya Algarni MA Linguistics student from Saudi Arabia

There is a great mixture of both UK and international “ “students, so I get to learn about different cultures even in a classroom setting.

Xie Li Wong PhD Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Professional Stage student from Malaysia

Choosing a university from

4,000 miles away is difficult, “but Manchester Met made the choice easier with a thorough“ website, knowledgeable staff and an optimistic outlook on the future.

James Neal Banner Business Management graduate from the USA 44

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 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 law courses can require up to an overall your use of English in an academic skills and boost your confidence in score of 7.5. environment and develop the academic classes and seminars. Extra classes and skills needed on your degree course. one-to-one tutorials are available to help Our British Council-accredited English You will leave the course feeling more improve: Language Centre can help you to confident about your English ability make rapid progress in the Academic and the expectations of UK academic •Academic writing English you need through our intensive culture. Courses run in the summer for •Listening, reading and note-taking courses. To apply you will need a valid September academic entry, and in the •General grammar IELTS certificate from a certified IELTS autumn for January starts. •Academic vocabulary Test Centre. •Critical-thinking skills Introduction to Academic English for University Study English One-to-one writing consultations are This course is designed to focus on This course is aimed at international also available face-to-face or online to developing English language skills for and EU students holding unconditional support you with your assignments. study at university. The course helps offers for study at Manchester Met you improve in all four skill areas – and is designed to help postgraduate For more details visit reading, writing, speaking and listening, students develop the academic study mmu.ac.uk/languagecentre to the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 overall skills needed for success in the UK. For or email [email protected] and prepare you for the academic skills example, you will look at how English you will need at university. You can then is used in an academic context, how to progress onto one of our pre-sessional research using the library and online English courses in September, January resources, and how to reference the or April and study for one, two or three ideas of others in your work. You will terms. You can enter the course in also focus on lecture listening and October, January or May. note-taking strategies and how to be a successful participant in a seminar.

Dedicated Education Advisers in most countries to help you with your application

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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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Manchester - at the heart of the UK A truly international city, with a great Edinburgh transport network.

Just minutes from the centre of Manchester, the University is adjacent to many of the city’s main bus routes and just a short walk from the Belfast mainline railway stations.

Our Cheshire campus in Crewe is just 36 miles Liverpool Manchester (58km) south of Manchester. It’s easy and fast to Dublin Campus travel to Crewe from Manchester, London and Birmingham as well as local market towns and Cheshire the historic city of Chester. Campus

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Sydney 23hrs Manchester Airport - Manchester airport connects over a global gateway 22 million passengers to more cities Manchester is home to one of the largest and countries than any other airport in international airports, with over 100 the UK – ensuring our students are airlines offering direct flights to over 190 ideally placed to become truly global manchesterairport.co.uk mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate destinations worldwide. graduates. Manchester airport is the global gateway for the North of England with more flights to Come and more destinations than any other airport outside London. meet us

Course Fairs are held at both our Manchester and Cheshire Travel to London direct by train in just campuses on the following dates: over two hours - and save a third on tickets Wednesday 2 September 2015 with a 16-25 railcard Wednesday 18 November 2015 for just £30.* Wednesday 24 February 2016 * prices correct at June 2015 Wednesday 18 May 2016 Wednesday 7 September 2016 Wednesday 16 November 2016 There are many cycle lanes around For information about news and events overseas the campus and city visit mmu.ac.uk/international/news-and-events centre routes, with secure bike storage on all campuses.

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