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Mission Statement

The University was established by the Church of England in 1839 and, within an open

and inclusive environment guided by Christian values, we seek to provide our students

and staff with the education, training, skills and motivation to enable them to develop

as individuals and serve and improve the communities within which they live and work.

This mission, which has helped shape our development and diversifi cation, continues to

inform our future planning and strengthening as a University institution.

Our aim is to produce outstanding postgraduates with the skills and qualities that will enhance your confi dence and your career.

Studying with us will give you the chance to do the following:

• Transform your undergraduate knowledge into the foundations of a professional career• Convert your work experience into academic credit• Choose from a diverse range of subjects and specialisms• Make informed choices about professional or research pathways• Study in a rich environment• Gain the right tools to tackle the challenges of the future• Face intellectual questions with passion, knowledge and creativity

University of Chester – Off ering qualifi cations that are fl exible, valuable and professional.

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Contents

Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Studying With Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Town and City Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Our Campuses and Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Advice, Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fees and Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Research Opportunities (PhD/MPhil/MRes) . . . . 20

Postgraduate Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

We off er postgraduate programmes in the

following areas:

Arts and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Computing, Mathematics and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Conservation and Regeneration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

European Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

History and Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work . . . . . . . . . 128

Research Methods and WBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Theology and Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Notes for Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

How to Find Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Location Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Useful Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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

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Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome


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The University of Chester is an energetic and vibrant

learning community committed to providing opportunities

for lifelong learning and personal development. The work

of our academic staff , students and collaborators has

enabled us to develop ten focused areas of international

research excellence. Some of our work (in History, English,

Sports Science and Performing Arts) is World Leading*

and the International Excellence of research was praised in

Allied Health, Mathematics, Social Work and Social Policy,

Geography, Theology and Art. However, the impact of

our outstanding researchers on the work of postgraduate

students extends much more widely than the subjects in

this list. We have created interdisciplinary and specialist

Research Centres in order to develop a stimulating research

culture in which students and staff explore important areas

of human knowledge from a variety of disciplines. Every

student who comes to Chester will have the opportunity to

interact with researchers with an international reputation.

The University of Chester provides a wide and fl exible range

of postgraduate and post-experience courses designed to

meet the needs of prospective students. As examples, our

MBA programme is increasingly in demand throughout the

region by major organisations, with the MSc in Nutrition

and Dietetics attracting UK-based students, and our

MSc in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation recruiting strongly

internationally. Our Masters programme in Television

Production, based at the North West Media Centre at our

Warrington Campus, prepares students for a wide range of

careers in the industry.

In addition to traditional research degrees such as PhD and

MPhil, the University off ers a range of taught doctorates

in education (EdD), business (DBA) and a wide range

of professional areas (DProf ) that can be studied part-

time drawing on advanced practice based in commerce,

industry or the professions.

All of our postgraduate students can develop high-level

IT skills by using the University’s extensive computing

facilities and information services, including access to a

wide range of web-based services and advanced training.

You will fi nd that our admissions procedures permit credit

to be given for approved forms of prior learning. Our

fl exible course structures also allow us to respond to the

practical needs of students as well as their developing

aspirations.

Our research students have established a lively community,

organising their own social events. They are encouraged

to present their work at specialist conferences, and have

the chance to be trained for teaching in universities.

Interdepartmental links are fostered by seminars and

research student workshops. A number of bursaries are

available, funded by both external research contracts and

the University. These support both part-time and full-time

registration for research degrees.

For its part, the University off ers a research environment

in which students’ studies can fl ourish. Our academic staff

off er expert supervision across a wide range of subjects

and with a degree of personal attention that is not always

possible at other institutions.

We hope that this prospectus will alert you to some new

possibilities for your own personal and professional

development. If what is described in this prospectus

corresponds to your own interests and you would like to

fi nd out more, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Canon Professor T J Wheeler, DL

Vice-Chancellor and Principal

* Research Assessment Exercise 2008, HEFCE

Canon Professor Timothy WheelerDL, BA (Hons), PhD, FE Teacher’s Cert, C Psychol, C Sci, AFBPsS, FSS, FRSA,

MIPR, MIOSH, MIIRSM

Vice-Chancellor and Principal

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Studying With UsTen Good Reasons to Choose Chester

We off er a broad choice of professional, internationally recognised postgraduate qualifi cations,

including PGCE, Postgraduate Certifi cate, Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc, MBA, MEd, MRes,

MPhil, PhD, DBA, EdD and DProf. Postgraduate courses may be taught programmes, which

include the Certifi cate, Diploma, MA, MSc, MBA and MEd courses, or research degrees and

professional doctorates, which encompass the MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, EdD and DProf.

Our research-led teaching and in-depth disciplinary expertise encourages successful students to

develop their knowledge base within a specialist area, through lectures, projects and group work,

while others may act as ‘conversion courses’, enabling students to retrain or change career

direction.

We off er a variety of fl exible full-time and part-time study options. Part-time courses are taught in

the evenings, through day release, or may involve a combination of these. Some courses may

require you to attend on the occasional weekend. Transfer between full-time and part-

time study may also be possible.

In today’s rapidly changing world, our postgraduate qualifi cations can provide valuable career and

personal development opportunities and help you to build on your experience and current skills.

Research students are welcomed by all academic departments, and research activities may cross

departments and/or traditional subject boundaries. Drawing on specialist expertise in the Arts,

Media, Humanities, Business and Management, Enterprise, Applied and Health Sciences, Social

Sciences, Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social Care, our programmes cover a

broad spectrum of knowledge.

Students benefi t from well-established procedures that ensure our teaching and assessment

meet high national standards and that, where appropriate, these take full account of professional

and occupational guidelines.

We also recognise that some students already have proven academic or work-based experience,

and we have processes in place that may be able to help you to claim credit for prior learning.

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

supported.

Successfully completing taught modules will allow you to accumulate credits under the Credit

Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS). The CATS system also means that if you change courses

or move to another institution you will be able to carry your credits with you. If you hope to enter

the programme with prior credits gained, up to 66.7% of a taught award may be gained through CATS.

Whether you are coming to us from around the world or around the corner, you will have the

opportunity to build meaningful professional networks and make lifelong friends.


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Town and City Life

Welcome to Chester and Warrington

Chester is an international city, known for its fascinating history, rich culture, excellent dining, and beautiful architecture. The city was established almost 2,000 years ago, and continues to successfully fuse its ancient setting – including the medieval rows and city walls – with up-to-the-minute business developments, trendy bars and shopping malls. It provides an exceptional social, cultural and intellectual backdrop against which students can achieve their best.

Warrington is a diverse and energetic town community which has grown into a thriving venue for the arts, sport, public services and business innovation. Founded by the Romans as a leading crossing place on the River Mersey, Warrington fast developed into a successful industrial centre, before progressing into the modern town we see now, and expanding into distribution, commerce and technology. With its beautiful countryside and abundance of shopping and leisure facilities, Warrington is becoming increasingly popular with visitors to the North West. Find out more below about why Chester and Warrington are great places to live in:

■ CHESTERHeritageThe city of Chester began life as a Roman fortress, and has enjoyed a rich and varied history ever since. Chester’s story is brought to life at the Grosvenor Museum, which houses an impressive collection of Roman tombstones, and Chester is also home to some of the fi nest art collections in the North West.

The city is a treasure trove of architectural and archaeological features, including the famous city walls, the Roman Amphitheatre, the cathedral, and the much-photographed Eastgate Clock.

Out and aboutChester is ideally situated less than 40 minutes’ drive from the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, which have a huge variety of shops, bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres. They are also home to some of the UK’s fi nest art galleries and museums.

If you are more at home in the great outdoors, then the Snowdonia National Park or the sandy beaches of North Wales and Anglesey are all within easy reach.

CultureChester plays host to a year-round programme of arts and entertainment, including festivals, street events, exhibitions and performing arts. The summer months see back-to-back festivals featuring theatre, art, food, sport, cinema and music events.

For music fans, the city is buzzing with a diverse music scene that sees live DJ sets from up-and-coming artists and bands of all genres playing in intimate venues.

Eating and drinkingChester boasts a wealth of bistros and restaurants, from the cosy

and traditional to the chic and modern. International cuisines range from Italian and French to Thai and Japanese. The city’s varied nightlife has something for everyone, from quiet pubs to classy cocktail bars and busy clubs.

SportSports enthusiasts are well catered for in Chester: you could be canoeing on the River Dee, training for the Chester triathlon or mountaineering through North Wales. Football fans will feel at home here, with four premiership clubs in the wider region. Chester is also home to the Cheshire Jets, one of the country’s leading professional basketball teams. Chester Races is also a major highlight of the regional sporting and social calendar.

■ WARRINGTONHeritageFamous for ‘fi rsts’, Warrington is known for implementing innovative ideas, from medieval times to the present day. From building Britain’s fi rst canal to opening the country’s fi rst public library, Warrington has a history of being at the forefront of creative technological thinking.

Out and aboutWarrington’s excellent location means that it is within easy reach of the Lake District, the Peak District and Snowdonia, all of which are a playground for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, mountaineering and sailing. The lively cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester are also within a 30-minute train journey of Warrington.

CultureWarrington’s excellent art collections, including work by internationally famous artists, are housed at the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, along with a wide range of exhibits, from natural sciences to decorative arts.

Eating and drinkingWith a wide choice of restaurants, pubs, clubs and café bars off ering both regional and international cuisine, Warrington has something to suit all tastes and pockets. All the major hotels have restaurants and bars open to non-residents, and the majority of attractions, such as the Pyramid and Parr Hall, include restaurants and coff ee shops.

SportWarrington boasts many successful sports teams, fantastic modern stadia and venues. The Halliwell-Jones Stadium is home to the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club – 2012 Challenge Cup winners. The relationship between the Wolves and the University of Chester has been cemented by the University’s sponsorship deal and with the Wolves’ construction of an ultra-modern training area on our Warrington Campus. Other nearby sporting venues include Old Traff ord cricket ground, the Velodrome and the homes of several premiership football clubs.


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Our Campuses and Sites

Our postgraduate learning and research facilities are located

on four sites: the main Chester Campus, only 15 minutes’ walk

from the city centre; the Riverside Campus, in the heart of

Chester, dedicated to the Faculties of Education and Children’s

Services and Health and Social Care; the Warrington Campus,

in a rural setting just outside the town; and the Chester

Kingsway Buildings, which are devoted to the Arts.

Below are just some of the services and amenities off ered on

each of our sites:

■ CHESTER CAMPUS• Free parking for students holding permits (available

through application)

• 24-hour open-access computer labs

• A range of modern laboratories, including biology,

computing, food skills, modern languages and soil labs,

specialist sport and exercise labs, an archaeology work

room, and a dedicated observation suite and experimental

rooms for Psychology

• Laptop loans

• Copying and printing facilities

• Binding and laminating services

• Library services, open 8.30am – midnight Monday to Friday

and 12noon – midnight Saturday and Sunday

• Bookable rooms – including smart space – with a selection

of IT equipment for viewing, editing, podcasting, video

conferencing and studio space

• Sports and leisure facilities, including a 25m swimming pool,

glass-backed squash courts, fi tness centre and gymnasium

■ RIVERSIDE CAMPUS• Specialist-subject libraries, open 8.30am – 10pm Monday

to Friday and 12noon – 6pm Saturday and Sunday during

term time, and 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday (9am –

8pm Tuesday) during holiday times

• Open-access computer labs, usually open 9am – 5.30pm

• Laptop loans



• Bookable rooms with a selection of IT equipment, including

viewing space, smart space, video conferencing and

podcasting

• Student spaces

• Science labs and Health and Social Care skills labs

• Music room

■ KINGSWAY BUILDINGS• Free parking for students holding permits (available


• Open-access computer labs, usually open 9am –

5.30pm

• State-of-the-art IT labs

• Music equipment, including instruments, rehearsal spaces

and soundproof studios

• Dedicated Journalism facilities

• Performance studios, including lighting rigs and fully

sprung fl oors

• Dedicated Fine Art studios, printmaking workshops,

sculpture workshops, textile workshops, a metal casting

foundry, digital and time-based facilities and art gallery

space

• Photography studios, including analogue and digital

workshop areas and camera and equipment loans

• Newly developed outdoor spaces, including performance

space

■ WARRINGTON CAMPUS• Free parking for students holding permits (available


• Open-access computer labs, which are generally available

between 9am and 5.30pm

• Library services, open 8.30am – midnight Monday to Friday

and 12noon – midnight Saturday and Sunday

• Laptop loans



• Stationery sales

• TV-Production-specifi c facilities, including broadcast

standard equipment such as tapeless cameras, fi nal cut pro

editing suites and TV studio

• Radio station and radio production studios

• Computer-based music production facilities and purpose-

built digital recording studios, including industry-standard

recording equipment

• Dedicated Journalism suite

A daytime shuttle bus service operates between the Chester

Campus and the other sites.

The central offi ce of the Graduate School is located on the

main Chester Campus, and they are available to provide

support and development opportunities for postgraduate

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Advice, Help and Support

■ STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCEStudent Support and Guidance is recognised for excellence as

a fi ve-star department by the British Quality Foundation. The

Department exists to enhance your student experience and

provides a wide range of opportunities and support.

Student Welfare provides a friendly, skilled and professional

service off ering information, advice and guidance on a wide

range of student-welfare-related issues, including childcare

and fi nance. For more information, please email us at

[email protected]

Our Counselling Service off ers one-to-one counselling on

both a one-off and ongoing basis, including brief consultations

and group work. For more information, please email

[email protected]

Disability Support off ers advice and guidance to disabled

students on topics including: information on reasonable

adjustments to courses, the process of accessing support

(DSA, Assessment of Need), liaison with academic staff ,

and also liaison with external specialist agencies (RNIB,

RNID etc.). If you have any questions, please email us at

[email protected]

The Proctor’s Offi ce coordinates an out-of-hours pastoral team,

made up of Duty Tutors, Senior Residential Tutors and Hall

Wardens to provide support for residential students. The Proctor

([email protected]) also works to promote student

safety on and off campus.

If you would like to speak to one of our staff about any aspect

of our Student Support and Guidance service, please call us on:

Chester: 01244 511550

Warrington: 01925 534282

■ CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITYOur Careers and Employability Department has MATRIX

accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and

guidance, and is the UK’s only university careers team to

achieve a fi ve-star Recognised for Excellence award from

the European Foundation for Quality Management, and we

encourage you to make full use of the Department’s provision.

Housed centrally on both the Chester and Warrington campuses,

we have extensive information about local and national

employers, occupational information, job search, CV preparation

and interview technique, and working abroad. Information and

advice is available to you on a drop-in basis, and you can arrange

one-to-one career consultations by appointment.

■ THE CHAPLAINCYThe Chaplains and members of the Chaplaincy Team are here

for the personal and spiritual support of all, fostering and

supporting the University’s Church foundation, identity and

ethos.

Together we proclaim and celebrate individuals and groups,

exploring and living out faith – whatever that faith. We

endeavour to further the love within our respective faiths by

showing solidarity with those in need.

Our worship is welcoming, ecumenical and inclusive in both

the Chester Chapel and the Warrington Chapel. We also hold

termly University Services to mark signifi cant occasions. Both

campuses have dedicated faith spaces for use by groups and

individuals of any religion or none, for prayer, meditation or

refl ection.

The Chaplains, Chaplaincy Assistants, Associate Chaplains of

various denominations, and Faith Advisers are available to

confi dentially see any member of the University on any matter.

■ CHESTER STUDENTS’ UNION (CSU)The CSU represents all University of Chester students, and has an

offi ce on both the Chester and Warrington campuses.

Our Union President and Vice Presidents are full-time, paid

sabbatical offi cers, while our executive offi cers and council

members are all students who work part-time for the Students’

Union. There are also a number of student representatives who

ensure each main body of students is fairly represented within

the CSU Student Council.

■ ADVICE AND SUPPORTThe Student Advice Centre provides free, impartial, confi dential

advice and guidance to students on a range of issues, and we

off er drop-in and confi dential services.

■ KEEPING IN TOUCH: THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Alumni Association exists to promote a network of friends

and contacts, and to keep you in touch with each other, as

well as keeping you informed of the work and progress of the

University itself. Membership is free. You can see the latest

online copy of our annual alumni magazine, which provides

a round-up of news, events and features of interest to all, at:

www.chesteralumni.com

We are delighted to be a part of your future, as well as your past

or present.

Who to ContactAlumni Association, Corporate Communications

Department, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester

CH1 4BJ, or telephone 01244 511091. Visit our website at

www.chester.ac.uk/alumni for further information.


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International Students

The University of Chester welcomes students from all over the

world. We give a high priority to the welfare of international

students, and we also take pride in our high quality of teaching,

the modular degree structure of taught programmes, and the

employability of our graduates. We know that your decision to

study in the UK is an important one, and we make every eff ort

to assist you in your enquiries, application, enrolment, and in

your life as a student.

As an international student, you will study alongside our UK

students and enjoy the experiences of many diff erent cultures.

We also operate the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS).

■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDEIf you are interested in applying for a place with us, please let us

know and we will send you our International Student Experience

Guide, which contains all the information you will need. If you

receive an off er of a place, we will enclose details which will

provide you with information about what you need to do to

accept your off er and apply for your visa. We advise you not to

book any fl ights until you have received an unconditional off er.

■ ENTRY REQUIREMENTSApplications are invited from international students whose

educational qualifi cations are at a level comparable to those

required of UK students. For entry to a Masters programme,

you will normally need to have a good Bachelor degree (or

equivalent to British Bachelor degree) from a recognised

institution. Relevant experience may also be taken into

account. If you are unsure about the comparability of your

qualifi cations, please send copies of your transcripts and

certifi cates (translated into English) to the International Offi ce

at the University, and they will be happy to advise you on

whether you meet the entry requirements.

For more information on Entry Requirements and English

Language Requirements please refer to the International

Student Experience Guide or visit our website at www.chester.

ac.uk/international/apply

■ HOW TO APPLYApplications should be made directly to the University.

Application forms and further details about programmes of

study for international students may be obtained from the

International Offi ce.

Alternatively, you may visit our website at www.chester.

ac.uk/international/apply and apply online or download

the application form. Some international students may prefer

to use the services of a recruitment agency (appointed in a

number of countries) to assist them in applying. Our website

gives full contact details for the agency representatives in your

country.

EU students should contact the Postgraduate Admissions

offi ce, or use the online form at www.chester.ac.uk/apply/

postgraduate/PG_app

Once your application has been received, you will be

notifi ed in writing of our decision as soon as possible. During

the application process, you will be guided through the

admissions procedure by letter or email. Information regarding

accommodation, timetabling, fees, visa and immigration

information, plus the induction programme and up-to-date

travel details, will be forwarded to non-EU students.

■ TUITION FEESFor details of tuition fees, please see the course pages in

this prospectus or visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/

international/fees/tuition

For information relating to Deposit Payments and Financial

Help for International Students, please refer to the International

Student Experience Guide or see our website at:

www.chester.ac.uk/international/fees/deposit

www.chester.ac.uk/international/fees/bursaries

■ ACCOMMODATIONComing to live in the UK may mean living abroad for the fi rst

time. At the University of Chester, we will try to do everything

possible to help you feel at home in your new surroundings.

For detailed information about the diff erent types of University

accommodation we off er, and the costs involved, please see

the International Student Experience Guide or visit our website at

www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation

■ LIVING COSTSThe cost of living in either Chester or Warrington is fairly

cheap compared with other parts of the UK and it is possible

to live quite economically. We recommend that international

students should allow at least £7,200 (for outside London

UKBA requirement) for each calendar year for all living

expenses, which includes books, local transport and day-to-

day living costs.

■ TRAVELLING TO CHESTERManchester International Airport is 30 miles from Chester,

and can be reached in a maximum of 40 minutes by road or 55

minutes by train. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 25 miles

from Chester, and can be reached in 35 minutes by road or

one hour by train. London is two hours by train from Chester.

Edinburgh is 3.5 hours by train from Chester.

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/international

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■ TRAVELLING TO WARRINGTONManchester International Airport and Liverpool John

Lennon Airport are both 25 minutes away from Warrington

by road.

Chester and Warrington are both well served by the railway

network, with frequent, fast rail links to London and other

major cities in the UK.

■ INTERNATIONAL WELFARE OFFICEROur International Welfare Offi cer within Student Support

and Guidance welcomes international students arriving at

Manchester or Liverpool Airport, or Chester railway station, on

specifi ed dates before the start of term. Our support network

strives to help new students to settle into living in the UK. The

International Welfare Offi cer runs a programme of visits to both

cultural centres and leisure events in order to make sure that

new students adapt quickly to living and studying in the UK.

This might involve a trip to a local place of interest, a visit to the

cinema, or simply a chat over a cup of coff ee.

■ PERSONAL EMAIL AND FREE INTERNET ACCESSAll students at the University of Chester are entitled to a

personal email account and free access to the internet.

■ FURTHER INFORMATIONIf you require any further information, please contact:

International Offi ce

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ

or:

T: +44 (0)1244 512465/512335/512472

F: +44 (0)1244 511260

E: [email protected]

EU Students should contact:

Postgraduate Admissions

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ

or:

T: +44 (0)1244 512456/512474

F: +44 (0)1244 511300


For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/international

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Fees and Funding

We understand that fi nance is a major deciding factor when

considering postgraduate study.

Whether you intend to study full or part time, you should

decide before applying how you intend to fi nance your

studies. You can fi nd out more below about both tuition fees

and sources of funding.

■ TUITION FEESHow much will my course cost?

This varies by award and programme. Please refer to our

website at www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per-module

Am I a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student?

Your tuition fee status depends on whether you are classifi ed

as a ‘home’ or an ‘overseas’ student. The rules for this are

strictly set by the British Government. The following rules

normally apply:

• Students who are ‘settled’ in the UK, and who have been

ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior

to the start of their course, and other EU nationals who

are ordinarily resident in the European Union, are classifi ed

as ‘home’ students, and are liable to pay the home fee rate.

‘Settled’ means having either Indefi nite Leave to Enter or

Remain or having the right of abode in the UK.

• Students from other countries are classifi ed as ‘overseas’

students, and are liable to pay the relevant overseas fee rate.

Exceptions to this are students who have not been ordinarily

resident solely because they, or their spouse or parents,

have been temporarily employed outside the UK or EU;

those with refugee status; and migrant workers.

For further guidance please visit the website of the

UK Council for International Student Aff airs (UKCISA):

www.ukcisa.org.uk

If there is any doubt regarding your fee status, you will be

asked to complete a fee questionnaire by our International

Offi ce, who will notify you of their decision.

How can I pay the tuition fees?

We off er fl exible modes of payment; if you do not wish to

pay the full amount in one go, you may set up a direct debit

for payment in nine instalments. All fees are liable to review

and change without notice. For up-to-date information,

please call the Finance Department on 01244 511000 or email

fi [email protected]

Before you start your studies with us, you must produce

evidence that you can pay your course fees and support

yourself while you are here. For example, you should have

evidence of a grant/scholarship from an awarding body,

such as a Research Council, or a letter from your employer

confi rming their intention to sponsor your studies. If you

are a self-fi nancing student, you will be required to sign a

statement on application that you accept your obligation to

pay fees, and that you will pay the fees when they are due.

Please note that course fees do not take into account the cost

of accommodation, living expenses, equipment or books.

■ FUNDINGAm I eligible for funding?

If you are a one-year full-time student, or a part-time student

intending to complete your studies within two years, you will

be eligible to apply for some sources of funding. This includes

Disabled Students’ Allowance and Local Authority funding.

External funding is otherwise limited for postgraduate

students, and so most pay for their fees either by self-funding

or through part or full sponsorship from their employer. Some

useful sources of information are websites such as:

www.direct.gov.uk

www.fi ndamasters.com

www.hotcourses.com

www.postgrad.com

www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk

www.prospects.ac.uk

www.targetcourses.co.uk

Further, more detailed information can be found on our

website at www.chester.ac.uk/student-life/fi nance/pgfees


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Applying for Funding

Applying for funding for your postgraduate study can be

complicated. Therefore, when completing an application for

funding, here are some points to bear in mind:

• Apply early: Most funding bodies have strict deadlines

and will not consider late applications. You may also have

to apply early for your postgraduate study as many

funding bodies will only consider applications from

candidates who have already received an off er of a place.

• Your eligibility: Always check the eligibility criteria of the

funding that you are applying for, i.e. country of residence,

academic qualifi cations, subject or mode of study.

• References: Ensure that your referees are available and

allow plenty of time to obtain their reference(s). Also, make

sure that they are fully informed about what is required of

them.

• Make it easy to understand: Poorly presented applications

will not be looked upon favourably. Try to be concise and

give relevant answers to the questions. Remember to supply

all documentation requested.

• Contingency plans: Studentships and fi nancial awards are

often limited in number and are allocated on a competitive

basis. Be realistic about your application and, if appropriate,

consider seeking alternative sources of funding for your

postgraduate study.

■ SOURCES OF FINANCEThere are a number of sources of fi nance for UK and

overseas postgraduate students. These are detailed below.

UK StudentsProfessional and Career Development Loans

Professional and Career Development Loans are bank

loans that can be used to help pay for work-related

learning. Anyone aged over 18, and who is ‘settled’ in

the UK, whether employed or unemployed, and who

intends to work in the UK, the EU or the EEA when their

course fi nishes, can borrow between £300 and £10,000

to help support the cost of up to two years of learning

(or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid

practical work). The Skills Funding Agency will pay the

interest on the loan while you are learning and for one

month after you have fi nished your course. Note that

because the Professional and Career Development Loan is

a commercial loan product, it should only be considered

as an option once all other student funding options have

been investigated.

Further information can be obtained from any participating

bank, or by calling the National Careers Service helpline

on freephone 0800 100 900.

Cont’d...

Fees and Funding (Cont’d)

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)

Full- and part-time disabled students are eligible to apply for a

Disabled Students’ Allowance. DSA is non-means-tested and

the maximum amount available is £10,260 per year (2012/13).

It is not meant to pay for fees or living costs, but to help with

costs incurred in attending your course, as a direct result of

your disability. The allowance is available to those who study

on any postgraduate course which has an entry requirement

of at least a fi rst degree, and is of a higher standard than a fi rst

degree. If your course is part-time, you should be studying

at least 25% of an equivalent full-time course to be eligible.

Applicants must complete the DSA1 form, which can be

downloaded from the Disabled people > Education and

learning section of the DirectGov website at www.direct.

gov.uk. This form must then be signed by Registry Services

before being returned to your funding body.

If you need guidance about eligibility or advice when making

your application, please contact Disability Support in

Student Support and Guidance on 01244 511059 or email:

[email protected]

Please note: If you are in receipt of a bursary from the NHS or

General Social Care Council, or a bursary from the University,

funding mechanisms may be diff erent and you should

contact Disability Support for advice.

European Funding

Funding for vocational training in certain subjects is available

from the European Social Fund. This is not awarded directly

to individuals, but through organisations such as Local

Authorities, Skills Funding Agency and Industrial Training

Boards. For more information contact:

Employer Department

ESF Unit Level One

236 Grays Inn Road

London WC1 8HL

Masters Scholarships

If you are a graduate of an institution in the Santander

Universities network, you may be eligible to apply for one of the

Masters Scholarships which are provided under the Santander

Universities agreement with the University of Chester to

support full-time taught postgraduate study here. For further

information, including details of the application process

and deadlines, please see www.chester.ac.uk/research/

mastersscholarships or contact the Research and Knowledge

Transfer Offi ce: researchoffi [email protected] or 01244 511063.

Benefi ts

Part-time postgraduate students may be eligible for housing,

council tax and other benefi ts. You can obtain information

about the most up-to-date regulations from your local

benefi ts agency, or you can visit their website at www.dwp.

gov.uk. The www.direct.gov.uk website may also be useful.

Choral Scholarships at Chester Cathedral

These may be available by audition to students at the

University of Chester. Further details are available from:

The Cathedral Organist

12 Abbey Square

Chester CH1 2HU

Music Scholarships at University of Chester

A number of music scholarships may be awarded annually to

suitable candidates. The roles involve playing leading parts in

the musical activities of the University.

Details are available from Vicki Bulgin, MMus, Director of

Music.

Note: The value of the scholarships is always subject to review.

Other Sources of Funding

For further information on fi nancial assistance to support

your learning, please visit:

www.hotcourses.com

www.scholarship-search.org.uk

www.prospects.ac.uk

www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning

UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm

or call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.

For other sources of fi nancial help, check with your local

library for access to the following publications:

• The Grants Register, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

• Charities Digest, published by Waterlow Professional

Publishing

• The Awards Almanac, published by St James’ Press

• Directory of Grant-Making Trusts, published by Charities

Aid Foundation

or contact the Educational Grants Advisory Service direct on

0207 241 7459.


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Non-UK StudentsYou may be eligible for a scholarship awarded by your own

government, the British Council or other organisations. You

may usually obtain information from the education ministry

in your own country, or from the British Council. Scholarships

and Bursaries available to eligible non-UK students are listed

below:

Masters Scholarships

Please see the paragraph on Masters Scholarships on page 16

for more information.

Commonwealth Scholarships

These are available to students from Commonwealth

countries, who wish to undertake taught postgraduate

programmes or doctoral research. Applications should be

made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Agency,

normally the Ministry of Education, in your country of

permanent residence.

European Development Fund

These awards are available for nationals of African,

Caribbean and Pacifi c states to undertake study or training at

postgraduate level. Further information can be obtained from:

The European Communities

Rue de la Loi 200

B-1049 Brussels

Belgium

or the local Commission delegation.

University Bursaries for Non-EU Students

The University off ers course-specifi c scholarships of up to

£1,000 for students who are classed as ‘overseas’ for fees

purposes. Please contact the International Offi ce for more

information.

A £1,000 Bursary will be awarded to non-EU students who

pay their tuition fees in full before or on enrolment.

Please contact the International Offi ce at international@

chester.ac.uk for further information.

UKCISA

UKCISA, the UK Council for International Student Aff airs, gives

advice to overseas students on possible sources of fi nancial

assistance. They may be contacted at:

UKCISA

9-17 St Albans Place

London N1 0NX

Telephone: +44 (0) 207 107 9922

Website: www.ukcisa.org.uk

Other Sources

The Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce (FCO) provides

support for international students through its British

Chevening Scholarship Scheme. The scholarships are off ered

in more than 150 countries and are administered by the

British Council. The FCO also funds two other programmes

– British Marshall Scholarships (for US students) and the

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (for

Commonwealth students).

British Chevening Scholarships

Scholarships Scheme

Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce

King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH

Telephone: (020) 7008 1500

British Marshall Scholarships (for US students)

In the USA:

• British Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago,

Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco

• British Embassy in Washington DC

In the UK:

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

Woburn House

20-24 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HF

Telephone: (020) 7380 6704/3

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

c/o The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Woburn House

20-24 Tavistock Square

London WC1H 9HF

Telephone: (020) 7380 6700

http://cscuk.dfi d.gov.uk

Fulbright Scholarships (for US students)

In the USA:

Institute of International Education HQ

809 United Nations Plaza, New York

NY 10017-3580

USA

www.iie.org/fulbright

In the UK:

The US-UK Fulbright Commission

Battersea Power Station

188 Kirtling Street

London SW8 5BN

Fax: (020) 7498 4023

www.fulbright.org.uk

■ COUNCIL TAX EXEMPTIONSIf you are a full-time student, we will provide you with a

Council Tax Certifi cate, which may exempt you from paying

local council taxes. Please contact your local authority and

they will be able to tell you whether or not you can claim this

exemption.


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How to Apply

■ INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

1. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL/APEL)

If you possess higher level qualifi cations or experience, we

will help you to determine how much of your prior learning

can be credited against the programme. We may give credit

for a course, or part of a course, that would exempt you from

having to study that area again. This may not have been

undertaken in an educational environment, but its value may

be the same, or more. Information about how this system

works and how professional qualifi cation equivalence is

available can be obtained from the subject departments.

It may be possible to claim credit for up to 66.7% of any

award. Please note that this does not apply to MPhil or PhD

programmes.

2. Students with Disabilities

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities for

applicants with disabilities or specifi c needs. Although

applications from all prospective students are considered

according to the same entry criteria, those of you who

declare a disability or specifi c need will also be considered

on an individual basis. As some of our buildings are old and

not purpose-built, they may not be suitable for those of you

with restricted mobility. However, we are continually working

to improve access routes and other facilities on campus to

assist physically disabled students during their programmes

of study. Wherever possible, we try to make arrangements or

adaptations as appropriate, within the existing restrictions

placed upon us.

■ HOW TO APPLY FOR A TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

1. Before you Apply

Make sure that you have the required entry qualifi cations

for the programme you would like to apply for. Each

course has its own entry requirements, which are

specifi ed on the website and in the individual course

pages in the prospectus. If you are not sure about your

qualifi cations, contact the relevant Admissions Service

(from the list below) or programme leader (listed on the

course pages) for help, advice and guidance. Usually,

postgraduate applicants should have an appropriate

fi rst degree, with a minimum of second class honours

or equivalent. However, if you have other qualifi cations

or experience, we will consider them. You may also be

admitted by virtue of prior work experience. You may be

interviewed or required to submit a piece of work. Some

programmes involve undertaking a Criminal Records

Bureau (CRB) or Occupational Health check. Please note

that we require at least one reference in support of your

application, preferably academic. It is your responsibility

to ensure that references are sent to us, preferably with

your application.

2. When to Apply

There are no specifi c deadlines for most taught postgraduate

programmes, although we strongly recommend that you

apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment, particularly

as the start date approaches, since some courses fi ll up quickly.

However, there are a small number of courses with strict

application deadlines, and you will be able to fi nd these in the

individual course pages.

3. Where to Apply

For a taught postgraduate programme, you should apply

directly to the appropriate Admissions Service. You may

apply online, or contact us for an application form.

The majority of applications should be made to

Postgraduate Taught Admissions in the Graduate School.

An application form will be sent to you on request, or you

may apply online or download an application form from

our website.

T: 01244 512456/512474

F: 01244 513111/513002


W: www.chester.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate-applications


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For Health and Social Care programmes, contact Health

and Social Care Admissions:

T: 01244 512573/512570


W: www.chester.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate-applications

PGCE Primary, Secondary or Early Years applications should

be made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry

(GTTR), naming the University of Chester as your fi rst

choice at www.gttr.ac.uk. Contact PGCE Admissions at:

01244 512627/512529 or [email protected] or the

ITT Administration Offi ce on 01244 511573.

International Applications should be made to the

International Offi ce:

T: 01244 512465/512335/512472


W: www.chester.ac.uk/international

4. Your Application

When you submit your application form, remember

to include: the programme title, your personal details,

a personal statement, your employment history, an

academic reference, details of your qualifi cations, any

specifi c needs details, any criminal convictions, and any

other information or documents specifi ed by individual

programmes. Once we receive your application, we will

forward it to the relevant department for consideration. If

you are off ered a place, you will be asked to provide proof

of your qualifi cations.

5. If you have any queries, please contact us at:

Postgraduate Taught Admissions

The Graduate School

University of Chester

Parkgate Road

Chester, CH1 4BJ

T: 01244 512456/512474



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Research Opportunities

The University of Chester’s Graduate School was established

to provide high-quality support for the University’s research

staff , students and applicants. The Graduate School is

responsible for the admission and monitoring of all

postgraduate research students as well as for nurturing a

thriving research community.

■ HIGHER DEGREES The degrees of PhD and MPhil are achieved via the traditional

route of a supervised thesis based on individual research.

At present, our research students are based predominantly

– but not exclusively – in the Departments of Biological

Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science,

Education, English, Fine Art, Geography and Development

Studies, History and Archaeology, Mathematics, Health, Social

Care, Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Studies, Sport and

Exercise Sciences and Theology and Religious Studies.

However, studying for an MPhil or PhD is very much an

individual activity, since research topics will vary widely

according to your personal interests, and so the Graduate

School is here to help support you in the development of

your research proposal.

Master by Research (MRes)

An alternative to a PhD or MPhil is the Master by Research

(MRes) degree, which will off er you the opportunity to study

a small number of relevant taught modules and to complete

a substantial dissertation in a specifi ed subject area.

Programme structures for the Master by Research vary slightly

between disciplines, and feature between two and four

20-credit taught modules and a 100-140 credit (20-30,000

word) dissertation. Therefore the main focus of the Master by

Research is on a research project in your chosen discipline,

which will be related to the areas of expertise available within

the University.

Students typically choose a Master by Research

programme because it off ers the following:

• An opportunity to develop their subject in greater

depth

• A broader experience of research than most other

Masters programmes

• Improved employment prospects and opportunities to

acquire transferable skills

The Master by Research programme is suitable for you if you

wish to study prior to commencing on a PhD programme

(for which the Master by Research provides excellent

preparation), or if you simply wish to undertake a signifi cant

research project without any longer term objective.

If you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the

principles, practices and methods of research, with a more

substantial taught element and a smaller project, the MSc in

Research Methods, also off ered by the University (see page

147), provides an alternative option.

■ HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME1. Before you Apply

In the fi rst instance, you should contact the head of the

appropriate academic department or the Graduate School to

ensure that the University can provide you with a supervisor

in your specifi c area of intended research. Contact details

can be found at www.chester.ac.uk/departments. The

supervisor will probably want to discuss your proposal with

you, so please come well prepared. The usual minimum entry

requirement for postgraduate research programme is a 2:1

honours undergraduate degree. Further information about

the process can be found on the website (see below).

2. When to Apply

There are three intakes during the year – September,

January and May – so please allow plenty of time to identify

a supervisor, prepare your proposal, and complete the

application process.

3. Where to Apply

If you wish to apply for research degree, please contact

Postgraduate Research Admissions in the Graduate School at:

T: 01244 511101/511358

F: 01244 513111


W: www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees

4. Your Application

When you complete your application form, a range of

additional information should be included with your

submission, such as an outline of your project proposal (in

up to 500 words), your full CV (if appropriate), certifi cates

and/or transcripts, references, and evidence of sponsorship

(if appropriate). A full list of what should be included can

be found on our website at www.chester.ac.uk/research/

degrees/application. Once we have received your

application you will be contacted to arrange a convenient

time for you to attend an interview.


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■ SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATIONYou will normally be registered for an MPhil degree in the fi rst

instance. Upgrades to PhD are normally considered after one

year of study for full-time students, or two years for part-time

students.

Your application must provide evidence of adequate training

and must also demonstrate access to the facilities needed to

undertake the project. A statement of how the required time

(equivalent to no less than two years’ full-time study) is to be

distributed, and of the expected duration of the project, must

also be provided.

Please ensure that the following items are included in your

submission:

• Completed application form

• Certifi cates and/or transcripts (originals or certifi ed copies)

• Project proposal (following the prescribed format)

• Full curriculum vitae (where appropriate)

• Completed bursary application (if appropriate)

• Supervision and Financial Arrangements Form (completed

by your supervisory team)

• Contact details for two appropriate referees.

■ REGISTRATION Once accepted, you will be sent an Off er Acceptance Form,

which you must sign and return to the Graduate School. Your

registration date on the MPhil/PhD programme will start once

this is received by the University.

During the fi rst six months of the programme you will be

expected to work on a literature review of your research area

and submit this, along with a detailed research proposal, as

part of a Probationary Review meeting.

■ LENGTH OF STUDY MPhil

• Full-time – no less than one calendar year, normally two

years. You must submit within four years.

• Part-time – no less than two calendar years (time spent

during this will be equivalent to no less than one year full-

time). You must submit within six years.

PhD

• Full-time – no less than two calendar years, normally three

years. You must submit within four years.

• Part-time – no less than four calendar years (time spent

during this will be equivalent to no less than two years full-

time). You must submit within seven years.

Note: A full-time student is required to devote the whole of

his/her time to research, and is advised to limit other work to

no more than 15 hours per week, subject to the discretion of

the Head of Department.

■ LENGTH OF THESIS This should be as concise as possible with an absolute upper

limit of 60,000 words for MPhil and 100,000 words for PhD,

including footnotes and appendices.

■ FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Research bursaries are available each year:

University Bursaries

University Bursaries are partially funded, full- or part-time

PhD studentships, and are open to UK, EU and International

students. They can cover up to 50% of the tuition fees for

MPhil/PhD study and are available by application to the

supervising department.

■ FURTHER DETAILS Further details regarding research degrees can be obtained

from your proposed supervisor or from the Graduate School:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01244 511101/511358

If you are interested in the research currently being

undertaken at the University of Chester, details are available

on our website at www.chester.ac.uk/research_section/

our-research

Arts and Media

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Dance ..............................................................25Design .............................................................26Fine Art ...........................................................27Journalism Studies .........................................28

Performance Practice ...................................29Popular Music ................................................30Television Production ....................................31

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

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

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Art and DesignResearch in the Department of Art and Design encompasses a broad range of media interests, practical approaches and historical and theoretical perspectives. We welcome proposals across a broad spectrum of fine art, photography and design for communication practices.

Areas of research that extend across disciplinary boundaries include: the legacies of modernism and their reinterpretation through contemporary practice; themes of time, place, and cultural memory in relational photographic practices, landscape, technology and material culture; the ‘expanded field’ of textiles; communication, cultural awareness and identity within digital environments; and the epistemology of drawing and questions regrading the status of practice-based and practice-led research in art and design principles in HE. We are keen to hear from students who wish to pursue their research in these areas.

As a research student you will also benefit from the Department’s membership of Practice as Research Consortium (PARC) North West, a regional research training network led by MIRIAD at MMU and funded by the AHRC. See www.miriad.mmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/parcnorthwest for more details.

Further information:Maxine BristowEmail: [email protected]

The Department of Performing Arts is particularly strong in interdisciplinary performance, new technologies and performance, and applied drama, while maintaining a strong interest in text-based work, performance theory, contemporary choreography and composition.

In the RAE 2008, a significant proportion of our research was judged to be of ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’ quality.

As a research student, you will have access to our specialist performance and workshop spaces, equipment, and ICT facilities for research. The Department is well stocked with technical and digital equipment, and a range of flexible performance spaces.

We are keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: relationships between live and mediated performance, intercultural performance, popular music, applied practice or composition.

Further information:Professor David PattieEmail: [email protected] Darren SprostonEmail: [email protected]

Performing Arts

Find out more below about research opportunities within Arts and Media:

Dance

Our MA Dance programme is a taught postgraduate level course intended for dance practitioners from a range of dance disciplines who wish to deepen and extend their own practice within a supportive critical environment.

The MA Dance programme at Chester acknowledges and celebrates the dance practitioner across the wider dance community. The programme aims to weave rigorous critical inquiry with creative freedom and authorship, equipping you with the self-confi dence to view, articulate and carry out your practice in the context of current debates concerning dance practice and dance research. The programme also off ers you the opportunity to work alongside students from other disciplines, allowing you to be part of a supportive, vibrant and lively research culture.

Teaching takes place at the Kingsway Buildings, the University’s home to the Faculty of Arts and Media. A short walk or drive from the main Chester Campus, the Kingsway Buildings off er 6,920 square metres of fl oor space, including a 200-seat lecture theatre, dance and performance studios, a virtual library with DVD viewing screens, 11 subject-specifi c IT labs housing 200 Macs and PCs, and two catering outlets.

■ ModulesRefl ecting developments in practice-based research, our modules are designed to help you locate your practice in relation to current bodies of knowledge and professional practice in dance, and create opportunities for you to refl ect on and connect with a varied range of disciplines, processes and practices.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dance

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will have the opportunity to attend lectures, practical studio-based sessions, presentations, small group discussions, intensive workshops, symposiums, seminars, performances and one-to-one tutorials.

All modules are assessed through coursework and, in support of practical work, refl ective documentation or an oral examination will take place.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should be in possession of a good undergraduate degree (normally a 2:2 or above) in Dance, Performing Arts or a similar fi eld. Candidates will be expected to attend an interview and/or workshop. Where candidates are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, relevant professional experience will be taken into account.

Department/Faculty:Department of Performing Arts,

Faculty of Arts and Media

Start Date:September 2013

Course Fees:www.chester.ac.uk/fees-per-

module

Campus:Kingsway Buildings

Contact:Name: Amanda Clarkson

Title: Programme Leader

Telephone: 01244 515739


Course Duration:Full-time: 1 year

Part-time: 2-6 years

Qualifications/Exit Awards:MA

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Certifi cate

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dance

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Design

This programme is intended for designers from a range of design disciplines wanting to advance their professional and personal design practice and develop their skills and theoretical knowledge of design processes. In a creative and challenging environment design theories are questioned and established, and individual creative solutions are explored across design disciplines.

Our programme looks across traditional boundaries within visual design practices, encouraging you to develop design possibilities for your individual practice while simultaneously examining theoretical and professional contexts.

We encourage contextualising of individual practice through a programme of interdisciplinary theory and practical exploration, to enable you to engage with current design discourses and new design directions.

The MA will enable you to critically analyse then develop your practice by exploring:

• design methodologies and processes

• current and historical design practice

• visual communication skills

• ongoing design discourses

The programme is based on the relationship between design theory and design practice that informs the design process. This allows designers to understand critical ideas and to subject their work to robust scrutiny, devising contexts that will lead to new insights and challenges.

■ ModulesThe course features four taught modules leading to the Masters Major Project module in Year 2. In Year 1 you will be introduced to research methods and theories and apply them to negotiated research directions. Year 2 enables you to structure and externalise projects, to prepare for the Masters Major Project.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/design

■ Teaching and AssessmentThrough lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, you will develop your ability to demonstrate skills and competence appropriate to design practices within appropriate critical contexts.

Assessment is through practical work, self-refl ective journals and bodies of research and critical analysis informing practical and contextual applications.

■ Entry RequirementsYou must demonstrate, through the submission and review of a portfolio and on interview, a level of knowledge and competence appropriate to the programme. You will hold at least a second class honours degree in an appropriate subject, or have evidence of recent professional work equivalent to honours degree standard.

Department/Faculty:Department of Art and Design,




module


Contact:Name: Alan Summers


Telephone: 01244 515704


Course Duration:Part-time: 2-6 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/design

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• social and cultural contexts for design practice

• research methods

• project management

• creative processes and facilitation.

Fine Art

Fine art is a diverse and ever-evolving discipline. The MA programme at Chester will provide you with a stimulating environment of practical support and critical challenge in which you can develop the ambitions of your creative practice, and allow you to give your practice sharpened focus and intellectual rigour.

Our programme encompasses the diversity of contemporary fi ne art disciplines, and is distinctive in having an interest in the position of textiles within a fi ne art context.

As a part-time mode of study, the teaching on the programme is structured to accommodate students who may wish to combine their study alongside other outside responsibilities and commitments. You will be taught by a wide range of staff drawn from the Department’s programmes in Fine Art and Photography, all of whom are practising artists and researchers and have extensive experience and specialist expertise.

As a postgraduate student you will become part of the wider research community of the Faculty of Arts and Media, benefi tting from activities organised through The Chester Centre for Research in Arts and Media (CCRAM – www.chester.ac.uk/ccram), and from our membership of PARC North West (http://parcnorthwest.miriadonline.info/parcnw-miriad/), an interdisciplinary research consortium comprising institutions from across the region.

■ ModulesThe modular structure of this programme is based on a relationship between theory and practice, which will allow you to negotiate historical, theoretical and contemporary contexts and subject your work to a level of critical scrutiny that will lead to new artistic insights and an invigoration of your practice.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/fi ne-art

■ Teaching and AssessmentRefl ective studio practice is at the core of the learning for the programme, which off ers suffi cient fl exibility to facilitate individual creative ambitions. Self-directed studio work will be supported by regular group exhibitions/presentations, individual tutorials, lectures, seminars and research skills sessions.

Assessment will be through practical work, a refl ective journal, exhibition, and written assignments.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally hold a fi rst degree in Art and Design and must be able to demonstrate, through portfolio and interview, practical competence and critical understanding appropriate to the programme. Applications must be supported by images and a statement outlining the form, content and context of recent work and proposals for development.

Department/Faculty:Department of Art and Design,




module


Contact:Name: Maxine Bristow


Telephone: 01244 515722






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/fi ne-art

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Journalism Studies

The central role of journalism in democracy has been thrown into sharp focus over the past two years. Events like the Arab Spring, phone hacking scandal and WikiLeaks have placed journalism at the forefront of political debate, and the profession is undergoing a period of change unparalleled since the advent of broadcasting in the 1920s. Our Journalism Studies course addresses recent issues, and will also provide you with experience of multimedia content creation.

Our MA in Journalism Studies is a full-time modular programme for students who wish to refl ect critically on the media. It addresses issues surrounding the political infl uence of journalism, and places a strong emphasis on the exploration of comparative geographical and historical perspectives. Journalism’s evolution in emerging economies is also a central part of the course.

International perspectives inform the programme throughout, and you will have the opportunity to refl ect on global journalistic issues such as post-confl ict journalism and the political uses of social media.

We provide an experienced team of tutors who have a wide range of creative and digital media expertise. Teaching is based on a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, skills development sessions and individual tutorials.

■ ModulesModules may include Mediatised Confl ict, Journalism Practice, International Journalism, and Journalism: History and Futures.

Following the completion of six taught modules, as an MA student you will undertake research leading to the submission of a Masters Dissertation. This may be work based or theoretical, and you will have the direction of a supervisor.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/journalism-studies

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment is normally by coursework. This will sometimes take the form of a portfolio of practical work, although most of the modules contain an element of theoretical research. There are no examinations.

You will have the opportunity to explore specifi c themes in depth and to conduct original research.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualifi cation.

Candidates with non-standard qualifi cations may also apply if they have substantial professional or other relevant experience.

Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must have an appropriate level of English language profi ciency before applying.

Department/Faculty:Department of Media,




module

Campus:Warrington Campus

Contact:Name: Simon Roberts


Telephone: 01244 512331

Email:

[email protected]





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/journalism-studies

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Performance Practice

Performance Practice is a dynamic subject that embraces drama, theatre studies and performance art. The achievement of an MA in Performance Practice is valuable – graduates will have proved their professional performance abilities and will also have demonstrated exceptional transferable skills of communication, self-confi dence, energy and drive – attractive to many employers.

Our MA in Performance Practice is an exciting student-centred course. It is suitable for practising or emerging artists, and is also ideal for recent graduates as there is a taught element allowing students to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate research practices. At the heart of the course are three practical projects that are negotiated by the student, allowing you to follow your interests.

You will be able to engage in cutting edge contemporary work and/or more established forms of performance. You will be tutored by a top-level staff group which includes a national expert in contemporary theatre writing, two internationally known applied practitioners, and an actor whose work was recently nominated for a BAFTA.

During the course you will have access to the newly refurbished facilities of the Department of Performing Arts, including exceptionally spacious studios and sound and video editing suites with cutting-edge software for digital performance work.

■ ModulesTwo theoretical modules, taught through seminars and stimulating practical workshops, will introduce you to research methodologies and theories.

The three practical modules make up two thirds of the course. They involve the submission of your own proposals out of which your performance projects will develop. These are taught by tutorial supervision.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/performance-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentTuition is through practical studio sessions, seminars, tutorials and lectures, and includes visiting workshops by important national and international theatre companies.

The University has a strong graduate community, and you will have opportunities to become involved in research seminars within the Department.

Assessment is via coursework, including performances, essays and performance documentation.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally hold a fi rst class or 2:1 honours degree in drama and theatre studies or a related subject. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, professional experience and expertise will be taken into account.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Julian Waite


Telephone: 01244 515740







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/performance-practice

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Popular Music

This is a modular programme leading to the award of MA in Popular Music. The programme will be of interest to those concerned with the exploration of all aspects of performance, songwriting and composition or popular music studies. It is designed to develop performers’, composers’ and musicologists’ practical and creative skills, as well as their theoretical understanding, to an advanced level.

Our MA in Popular Music has pathways in performance, songwriting and composition and popular music studies.

Full-time study patterns will be negotiated on an individual basis. Initially, you will follow a core curriculum that seeks to contextualise your own practice and start an engagement with the general fi eld of study.

Our programme off ers you the opportunity to shape your learning through a series of modules that will enable you to integrate scholarly work with your own practice as a musician. Our modules consider current theoretical and practical debates in the subject area, and will guide you through the kind of research methodologies required at Masters level. You will be given the opportunity to negotiate the most eff ective means of approaching your subject, with a view to producing an intensive study of your specialism.

■ ModulesOur modules cover areas of research strategy, analysis, documentation and management, and will require you to engage with and develop your musical skills to an advanced level. The fi nal phase of the MA will result in the production of a substantial piece of work, for example a large-scale performance, a portfolio of original music, or a written dissertation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/popular-music

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is by tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Assessment can take the form of performances, the submission of portfolios of original music, essays, practical presentations, lecture demonstrations and oral assessments.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally hold a fi rst class or 2:1 honours degree in a related subject. Where applicants are not progressing directly from a fi rst degree, professional experience and expertise may be taken into account.

Applicants will be expected to attend a workshop and/or interview in order to demonstrate their suitability for the course.





module


Contact:Name: David Bebbington


Telephone: 01244 515734

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/popular-music

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Television Production

The MA in Television Production is intended for those who have serious aspirations to work in the broadcasting, independent production and corporate sectors of the television industry. You will learn about the changing media landscape and be able to contextualise both your own ideas and the work of others.

You will have 24-hour access to professional resources, including digital cameras and Final Cut Pro editing facilities, and enjoy exclusive access to a production room, equipped with computers and telephones.

Over the last few years, the University’s membership of the BBC’s Connect and Create Partnership has meant many of our students have attended workshops, obtained work placements and even subsequently gained employment with the broadcaster. Additionally, we have won the prestigious Production Award at the BBC’s annual Developing Talent Conference for the last two years. The Warrington Campus is less than 20 miles from MediaCityUK, allowing you to take advantage of the excellent opportunities this partnership aff ords.

Theory underpins practical study and development on this programme, with students required to critique and analyse their own practice. Guest lectures from industry professionals enhance your learning experience.

The course encourages and supports you to undertake work experience towards the end of your programme.

■ ModulesYou will learn about the process of television production and acquire the necessary skills and techniques to generate, develop and produce your own ideas. You will learn to ‘pitch’ programme ideas, work to briefs and meet tight deadlines. Areas of study may include documentary, children’s programming and TV studio production.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/television-production

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will learn through workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Group work is central to the practical elements of the course but there is also a great deal of independent study required.

Assessment is through coursework, which is a mix of practical and written assignments.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants for this programme should normally hold a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2). If you don’t hold a fi rst degree, but have appropriate industry experience, you may still be considered.

Department/Faculty:Department of Media,




module


Contact:Name: Caroline Ford


Telephone: 01925 534670






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

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Business

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Chester Business Masters ............................35

Management ..................................................36

Management with Events Management .....37

Management with Finance ...........................37

Management with HRM ................................38

Management with Information Systems .....38

Management with InternationalBusiness ..........................................................39

Management with Marketing ......................39

Marketing Communications andPublic Relations .............................................40

MBA (Master of BusinessAdministration) Full-time .............................41

MBA (Master of BusinessAdministration) Part-time .............................42

Sustainability for Community andBusiness ..........................................................43

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ...44

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) ........45

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

The business world is competitive and challenging but, from top CEOs to individual entrepreneurs, the development of sound business expertise lies at the heart of future economic growth. Our courses are relevant to everyday business activity, and will help you to develop a deeper understanding of business realities while offering you the opportunity to transform your knowledge into personal and career growth.

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Business and ManagementThe Chester Business School and Centre for Work Related Studies, based within the Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, each have strong research expertise available for you.

We host a number of conferences and seminars throughout the year, including the Strategic Business think tank, The Chester Forum, which is supported by Bank of America and EA Technology, and has covered topics such as sustainability, innovation in manufacturing and export businesses. Colleagues are also involved in giving advice to government on economic competitiveness, especially that relating to small and medium-sized businesses, and are actively involved in stimulating business development and entrepreneurship across the local region.

Our staff edit and publish in a number of international research journals and books and have given international addresses and presented papers to audiences, including the British Academy of Management and the internationally influential Beijing Forum at Peking University, among others. We take as our focus being able to develop Sustainability and Responsibility in the modern economy and society, and are active members of the United Nations Global Compact initiative ‘Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME)’.

Much of our research is applied in a practical context, and we are committed to building and enhancing sustainable relationships with business and external organisations. We also see it as critical to the modern learner that we foster and apply new methods of learning and development which fit the workplace, and thus see it as essential that we support quality part-time students who reflect the vibrancy of our economy and society.

Research interests of our staff include: accountability of cultural, economic and political institutions; Chinese business; corporate governance; corporate social responsibility (CSR); family business; ethics and values in business; organisation culture; human resource strategy; international marketing strategy; impact of social networks on business and political communication; performance management; public relations strategy; sustainability; practice and theory of learning and employer-based education; Government relations and strategic business lobbying; strategic management; manager identity and identity formation (through formal and informal learning processes, power, politics, conflict and control in management practice, and manager learning, participation, involvement and the myths of empowerment); and political marketing.

We welcome doctoral students to undertake research towards MPhil or PhD awards with us on a part-time or full-time basis and also onto our taught DBA and DProf programmes.

Further information:Professor Phil HarrisEmail: [email protected] Caroline RowlandEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within Business:

Chester Business Masters

The Chester Business Masters is a unique opportunity to combine advanced business practice and business theory development within a one-year programme that incorporates two 20-week paid work placements.

The Chester Business Masters programme builds on the University’s strong links with businesses and public sector organisations to provide a unique programme that combines the acquisition of business knowledge and skills with the development of relevant managerial competencies and business work experience. The Chester Business Masters has strong support from the regional business community, in terms of providing work-based placement projects and off ering professional mentoring support.

The programme structure combines two periods of intensive university-based study with two extended, supervised, paid work placement projects (approximately 20 weeks each) based in business organisations across the region. In addition to gaining valuable work experience during the two placements, you will complete a consultancy project for each host organisation that counts towards the Masters degree qualifi cation.

■ ModulesThe taught elements of our programme take place in two intensive blocks before each of the work placement projects:

• The fi rst taught block focuses on understanding the business environment and management practice, as well as developing your refl ective consultancy skills.

• The second taught block further develops your business research skills.

The two work placements involve consultancy projects that encourage refl ective learning supported by academic and professional mentors.

For further details of the programme content, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/chester-business-masters

■ Teaching and AssessmentThe Chester Business Masters programme is taught on an intensive basis by staff from the University’s Business School. All of the modules, including the two work-based projects, are assessed by various forms of coursework.

In the case of the two consultancy work-based projects, assessments take the form of a client consultancy report and refl ective log.

■ Entry RequirementsSuccessful applicants are expected to have a good fi rst degree (minimum 2:1 honours). The degree qualifi cation need not necessarily be in a business-related subject area, but applicants will need to demonstrate very sound business acumen, which will be judged via completed application forms and CV.

Shortlisted candidates will also have to pass an interview panel.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Business, Enterprise

and Lifelong Learning

Start Date:September 2013 / January 2014


module

Campus:Chester Campus

Contact:Name: Danny Moss

Title: Professor

Telephone: 01244 511811 / 07595

372722



Qualifications/Exit Awards:MA/MSc in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS)

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Business Entrepreneurship (WBIS)

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/chester-business-masters

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For information about Work Based and Integrative

Studies (WBIS), please see page 148 or go to:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis

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

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Management

This programme combines academic study of management with the opportunity to develop your practical abilities. You will gain useful knowledge and understanding that can be directly applied to the real world. Your skills of critical thinking and analysis, in particular, will be developed throughout the programme.

Our course will help you to achieve your management aspirations by being relevant to the modern work environment. We combine academic study of a subject with workplace application, so you will get plenty of opportunities to understand how things work in practice.

Extensive use of case studies will give you the chance to develop valuable skills and understanding that will provide you with a strategic appreciation of the many facets of management. Our tutors encourage discussion in class, so that you can gradually learn to form, express and defend your own opinions.

Individual support and guidance will be off ered, and small class size means that you will get the opportunity for lots of tutor attention.

Our modules have been carefully designed to provide you with a relevant set of skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable you to perform successfully at the supervisor or manager level.

■ ModulesThe modules on this course work together, so that you will amass a broad-based understanding of management. This integrated approach to learning is vital to any business, and should help you to make a signifi cant contribution to a future employer.

For a full list of modules, please go to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/management

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will learn by attending regular, scheduled sessions which could combine lectures, group work, project work, presentation discussion or case studies, as well as one-to-one sessions with your tutors.

Assessment of your learning could be through written assignments, in-class tests, examinations or presentations, as well as completion of an individual management report.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally be expected to hold a fi rst degree with a minimum second class honours, or equivalent. Applications are also welcome from those with non-standard entry qualifi cations. The University has developed a method by which you can gain credit for prior academic/experiential learning (please see page 18 for APCL/APEL).

Applicants must have an appropriate level of English language profi ciency. Please refer to www.chester.ac.uk/international/apply/requirements

Department/Faculty:Chester Business School,

Faculty of Business, Enterprise




module


Contact:Title: MSc Management

Programme Administrator

Telephone: 01244 511800

Email:

[email protected]



Qualifications/Exit Awards:MSc





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

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Events ManagementEvents Managers face a number of key operational and strategic challenges in this fast-moving and dynamic fi eld of study, and the Events Management pathway will allow you to understand, examine and apply knowledge to meet these challenges.

This programme combines academic study with the opportunity to develop your practical abilities.

■ ModulesThe modules on this programme work together, so that over time you will amass a broad-based understanding of management, together with a set of skills and abilities. This will enable you to critically examine current thinking, theory and practice and then develop appropriate events management responses.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-events



FinanceAll managers in business are expected to have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of fi nancial management. This dedicated fi nancial pathway will give you an in-depth understanding of the fi nancial tools and techniques and controls available to managers, and the ability to apply these in the workplace.

■ ModulesOur modules focus on fi nancial aspects of management, and include corporate fi nance and fi nancial risk management. The focus is very much on the practical application of your knowledge and understanding, which should help you to make a signifi cant contribution to a future employer.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-fi nance



Management with...

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

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Management with...

On this programme the emphasis will be on combining study of human resources (HR) at both an operational and strategic level, to encourage you to develop the necessary skills and understanding required of a successful HR practitioner.

■ ModulesOur specialist HR modules focus on the key areas of people management, and these combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management, such as fi nance. This ensures that you can understand the work environment and make a valued contribution to your future employer.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-hrm

HRMFor information about Work Based and Integrative


This is a non-technical pathway, designed to enable you to gain a strong appreciation of the vital importance of managing information eff ectively. This could allow you to specialise within the Information Systems and Information Management fi eld, but the pathway will also be of value to anyone considering a career in management.

■ ModulesYou will explore the inter-relationship between information systems and strategic planning, together with supply chain management, the role of the internet, e-business, e-marketing and web-based customer relationship management. These subjects combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-info

Information SystemsFor information about Work Based and Integrative


For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-intbus or www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-mkt

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International BusinessThis pathway will give you the opportunity to explore international business strategy, and to design successful business strategies for the global environment. It will also provide you with the opportunity to consider the impact of environment and culture on business decisions.

■ ModulesYou will develop your knowledge and understanding of managing business in a global context, and gain an appreciation of how business strategy and operations are aff ected by the international business environment. These subjects combine with other modules to develop your knowledge and understanding in the essential areas of management.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-intbus



MarketingThis pathway will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in both marketing strategy and operations. The pathway has a strong practical emphasis, which will encourage you to develop valuable marketing skills and abilities.

■ ModulesOur modules will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to market products and services in a domestic and international environment and to understand how current events aff ect marketing activities. You will create eff ective marketing strategies and communications. This knowledge combines with other modules to develop your broader management abilities.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mgt-mkt



Management with...

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mpr

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Marketing Communications and Public Relations

This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in the fi elds of marketing communications and public relations in organisations based in the UK as well as globally.

Our programme combines the study of marketing communications and public relations rather than being a single disciplinary programme, which refl ects the reality of modern international practice.

Our course is led by one of the leading international academics in the fi eld, and is designed to provide an important balance between rigorous academic study, practical application and work experience.

There will be opportunities throughout the programme for you to network with industry professionals and to gain work experience through a ‘shadowing’ and work placement scheme.

You will have access to a professional mentoring network of marketing and public relations professionals, who not only provide valuable guest lectures and insights into contemporary practice, but who can also help you with careers advice.

■ ModulesOur taught programme comprises modules that explore elements of marketing communications and public relations theory and practice, as well as practical aspects of creative writing for a variety of media and marketing and public relations campaign planning skills.

A summative strategic marketing communications and public relations planning module will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed during the taught programme in a ‘real world’ project that involves working with a live client organisation. This module will allow you to develop a portfolio of practical work that will be of great value in any future job applications.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mpr

■ Teaching and AssessmentAll of the taught modules on the programme are assessed by coursework comprising both individual and group assignments.

The Masters degree award requires the successful completion of a dissertation.

■ Entry RequirementsA minimum good second class degree or equivalent in any subject area is required. Preference will be given to applicants who can also demonstrate some relevant experience or aptitude to work in this professional area.

Applicants should have a good competence in English language (minimum of 6.5 IELTS or TOEFL 600), especially in the written component of the test, or equivalent English qualifi cation.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Business, Enterprise




module


Contact:Name: Danny Moss

Title: Professor of Corporate &

Public Aff airs

Telephone: 01244 511811









For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mba-fulltime

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MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-Time

The Chester MBA is designed to provide aspiring managers, and those wishing to accelerate their management careers, with deeper understanding and up-to-date knowledge of a range of key topics, including manager development, management of people and fi nance, marketing and customer relationship management, and corporate strategy.

Why an MBA from the University of Chester?• Proven track record of delivering MBA programmes to managers in both private and public sector organisations.• Uses proven management learning methods, including action learning, problem-based learning and experiential learning.• Stimulating high-tech learning environment.• A possibility of an internship programme working with a British or multinational organisation.• All textbooks are supplied.• One-to-one tutorial support.• Friendly, experienced and supportive staff .• Student membership of Chartered Management Institute.• Guaranteed living accommodation for international students (if required).• International heritage city location, home to world-class organisations in manufacturing, fi nancial services and retail.

Our programme will enhance your career prospects when applying for managerial positions, as the in-depth academic and practical knowledge you have gained will be evident to your prospective employer. It also opens up opportunities outside your chosen programme of study, as it demonstrates both your ability to learn and your intellectual capacity.

■ ModulesThe Chester MBA is a three-stage programme of management learning. The course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop a mature understanding of the various inter-related subject areas in the broad discipline of business and management.

The programme comprises taught modules at Stages 1 and 2, while Stage 3 comprises research methods tuition and a dissertation/research project.

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment for each taught module is normally by submission of up to two pieces of work.

The Research Methods/Preparing for Research module has a more extensive assessment, and will involve the submission of written elements and a presentation of your research proposal. This is an important aspect of the dissertation/research project.

■ Entry Requirements• A minimum second class honours degree or equivalent.• A minimum of two years’ work experience in a business-related position, normally at supervisory level. In exceptional circumstances, it is possible to enter the programme after successfully completing an intensive two-to-three-week Management Orientation programme.• Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English profi ciency (typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600).






module


Contact:Name: Gautam Rajkhowa


Telephone: 01244 511816


Course Duration:1 year

Qualifications/Exit Awards:MBA

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mba-parttime

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MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-Time

An MBA is highly valued by individual managers and organisations, and has become the most popular postgraduate qualifi cation in the world. The MBA is considered to be the ‘gold standard’ in management and leadership education.

Our MBA will equip you with the problem-solving and creative thinking abilities required to meet the challenges of the global economy.

The Chester Business School has a highly successful track record of delivering MBA programmes to managers and leaders in world-class private, public and not-for-profi t organisations.

Our MBA is designed to enable you to make lasting contributions to organisational development and transformation. The learning methods used will enable you to apply business and management principles and theories directly into leadership practice and organisational policy making.

We deliver our MBA in stimulating high-tech learning environments at the Chester or Warrington Campuses, as well as delivering it in-house for prestigious client organisations.

Our MBA is fully supported by a virtual learning environment, allowing remote access to learning materials and facilitating a community of practice of leaders through social networking among fellow delegates, with support from tutors.

Our tutors are research active and engaged through their knowledge exchange activities with diverse client organisations, ensuring that you will encounter current research fi ndings, best practice management solutions and the latest leadership thinking.

■ ModulesDuring the MBA you will develop a broad range of business and management knowledge and leadership thinking. Problem solving, critical evaluation, creative thinking and values-driven ethical leadership are strong cross-cutting themes throughout the programme.

The MBA aims to hone your practical leadership and management skills and develop your strategic and policy-making capabilities.

■ Teaching and AssessmentThroughout the programme you will engage in individual and team learning tasks. Class sessions are highly interactive and will typically involve the analysis and critical examination of your own leadership practices and organisational policies.

Assessments comprise assignments and in-class assessments.

■ Entry Requirements• An honours degree (minimum 2:2 honours) or equivalent qualifi cation, such as an HND/HNC (with appropriate professional or managerial experience), or membership of a professional body. Extensive and high-level leadership experience can be recognised by the University as the equivalent to a formal degree-level qualifi cation.• A minimum two years’ work experience demonstrating leadership capability or employment in a managerial position.






module

Campus:Chester Campus or Warrington

Campus. (Provision at Warrington

cannot be guaranteed and

is subject to demand.) The

programme is also off ered on an

in-house client company basis.

Contact:Name: Russell Warhurst


Telephone: 01244 511827



Part-time: 2 years

Qualifications/Exit Awards:MBA

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Management Studies



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sustainability

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Sustainability for Communityand Business

As an expanding, rapidly developing population places increasing pressure on the Earth’s ecological and atmospheric systems, the need to identify and adopt strategies to enhance the sustainability of all aspects of life and work becomes ever more critical.

This programme exposes you to the contested nature of sustainability and challenges for its achievement through a combined examination of theory and contemporary practice in community and business contexts.

It begins with a residential fi eld class to provide an introduction to key themes of study alongside an opportunity to refl ect on the sustainability of personal lifestyles.

The remaining fi ve taught modules are delivered as short, intensive workshops, each running over a long weekend in Chester. Content is provided by academic staff , from Geography and Development Studies and Chester Business School, and professional practitioners, and thus provides a balance between rigorous examination of theory and practical reality.

The research project provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of a topic of particular interest to you.

Academic staff have expertise in environment, resources and business and active involvement in award-winning sustainability initiatives. Practitioners bring experience from leading-edge consultancies, businesses and community projects.

■ ModulesContemporary issues debated in the opening module are examined in both community and business contexts. Resource issues and research methods are then investigated before interconnections, particularly those between community and business, are explored through the lens of leadership.

You will select a specifi c topic to examine for your research project.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sustainability

■ Teaching and AssessmentLearning will occur in workshops containing a mix of lectures, seminars, role play and fi eld visits.

Assessment will include presentations, essays, case studies and project plans together with a 12,000-word project report/dissertation. There are no examinations.

■ Entry RequirementsA good (second class) degree in Geography, Business, Environmental Science or Social Science, or a related discipline, is required. Candidates with an equivalent professional qualifi cation and/or demonstrable relevant professional experience over an extended period will also be considered.

Department/Faculty:Department of Geography and

Development Studies,

Faculty of Social Science



module


Contact:Name: Roy Alexander

Title: Professor

Telephone: 01244 513171







Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Our DBA focuses on blended learning with a strong focus on action learning. In a combination of taught modules, refl ection and self-study, you will look at practice, theory and strategic management, and will be expected to contribute to the knowledge and practice of management in your specifi c area of research.

There are many benefi ts to studying this programme:• Chester Business School has a long track record of working with business and delivering improved performance in the workplace.• We have an excellent reputation for facilitating postgraduate work-based programmes.• You will be able to incorporate existing learning achievements (either certifi cated or experiential) into academic credit.• Learning on the programme is integrated with workplace needs, and includes work- based projects focused on continuous improvement.• Our academic staff have practitioner experience and research interests in both the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally.• Small learning groups allow for personal supervision and individual support.• We will focus on your interests and career progression.• You will have opportunities to refl ect on workplace practice.• Action learning and leadership are central to the programme.• The DBA has international recognition as a doctoral award in both academic and practitioner excellence.

For more information, visit our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba

■ ModulesMasters-level modules include a personal development portfolio combined with negotiated learning. Core modules focus on current developments in management theory and practice, and there is an additional module on Business Research Methods.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba

■ Teaching and AssessmentLearning blends seminars with tutor-supported action learning and self-study.

Assessment is by a refl ective portfolio and assignments based on taught modules. The research project is presented as a thesis with a viva voce examination.

Completion of the core modules only will result in the award of Master of Professional Studies.

■ Entry RequirementsThe course is designed for those at senior management level.

Applicants will normally have an MBA or equivalent; other professional experience at management level will be considered along with membership of professional bodies.




Start Date:September 2013 / October 2013


module


Contact:Name: Rosamond Peet

Title: Programme Administrator

Telephone: 01244 511810


Course Duration:Part-time: 4 years

Who is this for?Our practitioner-based DBA is designed for qualifi ed professionals wishing to continue their studies

and contribute to the future development of their organisation.

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dba

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Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)

This Professional Doctorate is for senior practitioners in a wide variety of fi elds who wish to develop practice knowledge and enhance the trajectory of their own careers.

Our Professional Doctorate has three key objectives:• To enable senior practitioners to locate their personal values, experiences and motivations within a formal analysis of the major drivers of change within their fi eld of practice, to enable the identifi cation of emerging concepts of advanced practice knowledge.• To conduct an original, rigorous, formal investigation to underpin, deepen and extend a strategic aspect of practice knowledge.• To enable you to assume the role of a leading-edge practitioner who is able to generate and disseminate practice knowledge as the basis for change.

Candidates for our programme are often mid-career and are seeking a route that will enable them to demonstrate their capacity to succeed at the highest level.

We actively encourage a perspective where you are committed to bringing change, and hence leadership will be an integral part of your professional identity throughout the rest of your working life.

■ ModulesThe compulsory Level 7 module Personal and Professional Review will unite your personal career journey with an appreciation of the dynamic external forces that have created your role and will drive future change.

At Level 8, Practitioner Enquiry at Doctoral Level will enable you to refi ne your focus and methods.

The Major Research Project is your fi nal doctoral submission. This can include two workplace reports as well as your thesis.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dr-professional-studies

■ Teaching and AssessmentFollowing induction, most learning is conducted at a distance using e-learning methods and resources.

Regular contact with tutors is maintained and you will be required to provide regular written submissions for feedback and tutorials.

You will also be encouraged to attend professional learning events and an annual University workshop for doctoral students.

■ Entry RequirementsThe normal entry qualifi cation is a Masters degree or professional equivalent combined with extensive professional experience. Prior to acceptance, all candidates are interviewed. Where normal academic criteria are not met, attention will be given to academic attainment, professional standing and experience.

Please note that acceptance is initially for Level 7 study only: progression to Level 8 is dependent upon scrutiny of progress by a panel.

Department/Faculty:Centre for Work Related Studies,



Start Date:Rolling admission


module

Campus:Bache Hall, near Chester Campus

Contact:Name: Dr Jon Talbot

Title: Senior Lecturer

Telephone: 01244 512108


Course Duration:Part-time: usually 3-4 years, or up to 7 years by distance learning

Who is this for?This is a transdisciplinary award for leading-edge practitioners in a wide variety of fi elds. It is facilitated

by the Centre for Work Related Studies.

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dr-professional-studies

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Computing, Mathematics and Statistics

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Information Systems .....................................49

Mathematics (and Statistics) ........................50

Programme and Project Management ........51

Risk Analysis/Risk Management ................52

In a constantly changing and evolving world, higher level study in Computing, Mathematics and Statistics profits from an exceptional capacity to combine the useful and important with the freedom to develop and explore. The courses below have been developed to help meet the current needs of science and technology, while offering you a means to foster your ambitions, your talent and your curiosity.

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Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management and MultimediaThe research work of the staff of the School of Computer Science, Mathematics and Business Computing focuses on specific aspects within these three areas and is increasingly directed towards application in a practical context.

Particular areas of expertise include: agent technologies; parallel processing; cloud computing; image processing; the practical application of artificial intelligence techniques; interactive digital multimedia in diverse environments (including mobile technologies); project conceptualisation and practitioner development; and the application of e-learning techniques.

We welcome research applications for MPhil and PhD degrees, both on a full-time and part-time basis.

Further information:Dr Mohammed SaeedEmail: [email protected]

Research in the Department of Mathematics focuses on numerical and analytical approaches to the solution of functional differential equations, and we would be glad to hear from potential students who would like to study for a PhD or MPhil in this area of Mathematics.

We have recently been awarded grants from the Leverhulme Trust, the British Council, the Royal Society and other leading funding agencies, and we have strong and developing links with academic colleagues at Universities in Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands and Russia.

We host an international network of academics studying equations involving both uncertainty and delays, and also host an annual workshop event for colleagues from across Europe. You will always be welcome to attend and present your results in the context of these research meetings.

Further information:Professor Neville FordEmail: [email protected]

Mathematics

Find out more below about research opportunities within Computing, Mathematics and Statistics:

Information Systems

This programme is designed to meet the increasing need, in both the private and public sectors, for managers who have an understanding of computer systems. There is a continuing demand for these hybrid managers who have enough knowledge of systems and technologies to enable them to make informed decisions.

The capture, storage, communication, processing and presentation of information is the lifeblood of our ‘information society’. Information may be textual, numeric, sound-based, or in the form of still or moving images.

Organisations need to have the hardware, software, structure, skills and understanding to use information. People with vision, commitment and a capacity to apply principles, techniques and technology have an important part to play in the survival and success of organisations, and as responsible citizens in the global community.

Whatever the subject of their fi rst degree, graduates have the potential to contribute to the eff ectiveness of information systems. Those from a computing background have practical skills in programming and systems design, but others may contribute mathematical, creative, interpersonal or other equally relevant skills. Our MSc is intended to build on and adapt your existing skill base.

■ ModulesYou will start by studying Research Methods to acquire the necessary skills for studying at Masters level, together with other core modules. Other areas of computing might include programming; networking; web technologies; systems analysis and data mining; cloud computing; distributed data bases; and applied intelligence systems.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/information-systems

■ Teaching and AssessmentAll modules are taught over a ten-week period and a variety of teaching methods are used. Generally, modules are taught in a class environment, but some will include blended learning.

All modules are assessed by assignments which can include presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsNormal entry requirement to this programme is at least a second class honours degree or equivalent, though this does not need to be in a computer-related discipline as long as the candidate can show appropriate experience in the use of standard computer applications.

Students without formal qualifi cations, but who can provide evidence of equivalent capabilities, can also be accepted onto our MSc programme.

For full-time study, programming experience is required.

Department/Faculty:School of Computer Science,

Mathematics and Business

Computing, Faculty of Applied

Sciences



module


Contact:Name: Janet Thorniley


Telephone: 01244 513102







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/information-systems

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Mathematics (and Statistics)

Our programme focuses on Applied and Computational Mathematics, which is our team’s research specialism and a skill set valued by employers.

During the course you will have the opportunity to develop both subject-specifi c skills (applicable in, for example, the biosciences, fi nance sector and engineering) and key transferable skills (including IT, problem solving, and written and oral communication).

We have put together a programme to cater for the needs of both single honours Mathematics graduates and graduates who have studied Mathematics as part of a degree – for example, you may have studied Mathematics as part of a joint honours programme or as part of a physics-related degree.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects directly linked to the programme team’s own research, which includes work of both a theoretical and practical nature. You will also have access to specialist mathematics computing facilities and a well-stocked library, including electronic resources.

We have a number of resources in place to facilitate part-time study, and we welcome enquiries from people who wish to pursue their academic studies while remaining in employment. We also invite you to contact us if you are someone who would ordinarily fi nd it diffi cult to attend timetabled lectures at Chester.

■ ModulesWe encourage you to visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mathematics for an indicative list of popular module choices, and to contact us directly should you wish to speak with us about how module choices can be tailored to meet your own specifi c needs.

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe employ a variety of study methods, such as lectures, tutorials, problem-solving classes and workshops.

Assessment is through a combination of examination and coursework, including worksheets, investigations and small projects. Your dissertation will give you the opportunity to work on a larger research project.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants would normally be expected to hold a Mathematics-related fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours).

We sometimes interview applicants prior to acceptance on the course to ensure that they have the necessary mathematical background.




Sciences

Start Date:Full-time: September 2013

Part-time: September 2013 /

January 2014


module


Contact:Name: Dr Jason Roberts


Telephone: 01244 513362



Part-time: The course is designed so that part-time students should expect to complete the

programme within 4 years.




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/mathematics

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Programme and Project Management

Project, Risk and Lean Management methods apply to businesses and organisations of all sizes and are crucial to providing good management practice.

Our MSc incorporates the Offi ce of Government (OGC) qualifi cations PRINCE2® and Management of Risk® to build your confi dence in running complex projects within your organisation.

The University of Chester off ers a unique opportunity to study Programme and Project Management – including PRINCE2®, Management of Risk® and P3O – with a UK Offi ce of Government Commerce (OGC) Accredited Training Organisation (ATO).

These qualifi cations are validated and rigorously assessed annually by the external body, APMG – an agent of the OGC.

One distinctive feature of our courses is that they are delivered by a university, and not a training company – a fact that has attracted many delegates.

We have had numerous requests, both from overseas and home markets, to provide wider and deeper academic courses in these subjects which will lead to a Masters award, with optional exams in any of the above external qualifi cations.

Our MSc will take you beyond the OGC qualifi cations to build your confi dence in running complex projects within your organisation, or give you that extra edge when applying for project management posts.

■ Modules• Introduction to Project Management• PRINCE2® Project Management** and its context• Management of Risk®** and its context• Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma• Finance for Project Managers+• NLP+• PPM Software Skills+

** Option to include APMG PRINCE2® / Management of Risk Foundation® and Practitioner / P3O courses and examinations and supporting academic modules.

+ Optional module.

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will enjoy a mix of distance learning and quarterly weekend visits to the University of Chester.

Much of the early study is guided via one-to-one communication with the module tutor.

Full accreditation is given for experience you may have previously gained in your workplace.

Assessment is a mixture of written assignment and exams.

■ Entry RequirementsA fi rst degree is required, although people with extensive programme and project management experience will also be considered.




Sciences

Start Date:Rolling entry, start once accepted


module

Campus:Distance Learning with

occasional Chester Campus visits

Contact:Name: Garfi eld Southall

Title: Head of School

Telephone: 01244 512210







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/programme-and-project-management

• Leading People Through Change+• P3O ** +• Research Methods+• OBASHI+• Negotiated Learning Module – based upon your work aspirations+ • Dissertation (Triple-module)



Risk Analysis / Risk Management*

The analysis and management of risk is of increasing importance in many fi elds, and is seen as essential by many employers and organisations who wish to protect their operational objectives from uncertain events and ambiguous or insuffi cient information.

This programme addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of risk management.

Because of the wide diversity of applications for risk analysis and management, our programme has been designed to be multidisciplinary and includes the study of risk in many of the most important application areas. The programme caters for graduates with a range of experience and skills in risk management.

A number of the modules are delivered by our New Technology Initiative (NTI) unit, which is the only accredited training organisation for management of risk linked to a UK university, and there is an opportunity during the course to gain professional accreditation in addition to academic credit.

In addition to studying theoretical and practical aspects of risk, you will gain key transferable skills in IT and the ability to produce reports and presentations to a professional standard.

The substantial project dissertation will allow you to develop a particular topic of interest which may be of direct relevance to your employment.

■ ModulesModules are delivered by a multidisciplinary team and include the study of risk in many of the most important applications, including project management, eBusiness and fi nance. The project dissertation will give you an opportunity to develop your particular interests.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/risk-analysis

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe employ a variety of study methods, such as lectures, tutorials, problem-solving classes and workshops.

Assessment is through a combination of examination and coursework, including worksheets, investigations and small projects.

The dissertation assessment will give you the opportunity to work individually on a larger research project.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants would normally be expected to hold a fi rst degree (minimum second class honours) from a recognised university in a numerate subject such as fi nance, economics, management science, mathematics, engineering, computer science, geography or other suitable science degrees.

We welcome applications from mature students with an interest in risk management.




Sciences

Start Date:Full-time: September 2013

Part-time: September 2013 /

January 2014


module


Contact:Name: Dr Gareth Wyn Roberts


Telephone: 01244 511516

Email:

[email protected]


Part-time: up to 3 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/risk-analysis

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*Subject to Validation

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The Riverside Innovation Centre (RIC) is based at the University of

Chester’s Riverside Campus and is dedicated to inspiring and developing

business potential. If you would like to know more about becoming self-

employed, have an idea for a business or want to get your business up

and running, the RIC can help you.

Opportunities to learn

• Develop your business awareness skills through an intensive Business

Boost Boot Camp, delivered by business experts and entrepreneurs.

• Our Innovation Platforms Programme pulls together knowledge

from the University of Chester and expertise from the business

community to deliver valuable, practical, free business support.

Opportunities for success

• Our Business Planning Programme will give you the tools to turn

your idea into a reality.

• We can advise you how you could commercialise your research and

use your expertise in business.

• We can give you information on Business Development Grants and

Entrepreneurship Award funding.

Opportunities to network

• The RIC is a creative environment where you can network with our

on-site partners: Blue Orchid; West Cheshire and North Wales

Chamber of Commerce; and Cheshire West and Chester Council.

• Meet with others to share your ideas in our Networking Lounge.

Opportunities to innovate

• If you have a business idea, you can apply for an Accelerator – free

offi ce space, along with bespoke business support – to develop it.

• Our Incubation units provide space for start-ups where you can work

alongside like-minded entrepreneurs in a supportive environment.

For further information, please contact us at:

W: www.riversideinnovation.co.uk E: [email protected]

Like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/enterprisezone

Follow us on Twitter:@riversideinnov8

Conservation and Regeneration

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Applied Wildlife Conservation .....................57

Applied Wildlife Forensics ............................58

Conservation in Practice ..............................59

Regeneration for Practitioners .....................60

Wildlife Conservation ...................................61

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

Although we were established in 1839, we are a forward-looking institution, and we have long acknowledged the delicate balance between preserving what we already have and embracing change and development.

If you are interested in sustainability, in all of its dimensions, we offer you a choice of postgraduate programmes with a special focus on Conservation Biology and Urban Regeneration.

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There is a strong research culture in Geography and Development Studies, a department ranked 11th (out of 67) in The Guardian University Guide 2013. Staff research interests include hazards, sustainability, pedagogy, GIS, geoecology, quaternary studies, migrants and refugees, housing and regeneration, and health in the developing world. We are keen to hear from prospective students who would like to pursue research in any of these areas.

As a research student you will be able to work alongside academic staff in a stimulating and vibrant research environment that facilitates the interchange of ideas, and that helps to ensure an excellent record of successful completion.

Our current and recently completed PhD projects include: rural justice within rural multi-functionality: does rural proofing work?; the effects of globalisation on rural households in Vietnam; tsunami hazard mapping in Jamaica; sustainability in UK Higher Education; limestone pavement classification; and vegetation dynamics in Spanish badlands.

Further information:Professor Roy AlexanderEmail: [email protected]

Geography and Development Studies

Find out more below about research opportunities within Conservation and Regeneration:

The Department of Biological Sciences’ research is underpinned by a diverse range of staff research interests. There are a number of external bodies who collaborate with us, including: Countess of Chester Hospital, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, National Blood Service and Chester Zoo.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: biomedical science, clinical science, metabolic stress, population genetics, and animal behaviour.

Further information:Professor John WilliamsEmail: [email protected]: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Biological Sciences’.

Biological Sciences

Applied Wildlife Conservation

Conservation of wildlife has become ever more urgent in today’s world. With this comes a rapidly growing demand for people with highly developed academic and practical skills to apply to this problem at local, national and international levels.

We aim to off er a solid grounding in the more applied aspects of wildlife conservation in this short programme, which is designed to update or further develop your existing skills. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research on key species and habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld.

Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and they value fundamental identifi cation skills.

■ ModulesYou will study Habitat Perspectives in Wildlife Conservation via fi eld-based work, and you will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. In addition, the understudied area of behaviour and welfare in wildlife conservation is a focus of the course.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-conservation

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching mainly takes place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning.

Coursework will help you to develop a wide variety of skills. There are no examinations.

■ Entry RequirementsA good 2:2 degree in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) is required as a minimum. We would expect students to have a keen interest in the area and preferably some relevant experience.

An interview may also be required.

Department/Faculty:Department of Biological Sciences,

Faculty of Applied Sciences



module


Contact:Name: Dr Lottie Hosie


Telephone: 01244 513057




Qualifications/Exit Awards:Postgraduate Certifi cate

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

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For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-forensics

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Applied Wildlife Forensics


We off er this novel area of wildlife conservation in a short programme to update or further develop your existing skills. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research.

Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and have helped to lead the development of Wildlife Forensics as an academic subject area, having held the fi rst international conference in October 2010. You will have the opportunity to work closely with staff in this exciting area.

■ ModulesYou will study Wildlife Crime, supported by Conservation Genetics – a unique combination which is not off ered elsewhere. You will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-wildlife-forensics









module




Telephone: 01244 513057





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/conservation-in-practice

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Conservation in Practice


We aim to off er a solid grounding in the more practical aspects of wildlife conservation in this short programme, which is designed to update or further develop your existing skills. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research on key species and habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld.

Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and they value fundamental identifi cation skills. They will also focus on the development of your professional skills and profi le for your future career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with practitioners in the fi eld through a mini-conference.

■ ModulesYou will study Habitat Perspectives in Wildlife Conservation via fi eld-based work, and you will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses. A mini-conference will give you insight into the fi elds of employment in this area.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/conservation-in-practice









module




Telephone: 01244 513057





Regeneration for Practitioners

Regeneration is concerned with the physical, social, environmental and economic development of communities. It is central to the work of a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector agencies, including local authorities, registered social landlords and community based agencies. Regeneration provides a central role in creating sustainable communities.

This programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve your skills, knowledge and understanding of a range of regeneration-related disciplines, enabling you to make a key contribution to the work of your organisation.

Delivered through the University of Chester’s unique Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) framework, the Regeneration for Practitioners programme provides unique and individually negotiated learning pathways to meet your needs and those of your organisation.

Unlike all other university-level regeneration programmes, on this course you will be able to devise your own programme of learning. The emphasis is on using theory to inform practice.

You can also claim credit for prior work-based experience and learning as well as certifi cated learning.

Further details are available at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/regeneration-for-practitioners

Awards available are:• Postgraduate Certifi cate (WBIS) – 3 modules• Postgraduate Diploma (WBIS) – 6 modules• MA/MSc (WBIS) – 12 modules

■ ModulesIn addition to developing a programme of study that is specifi c to your needs, you will have access to a wide range of existing WBIS modules, and will study topics such as Urban and Regional Regeneration Policy, The Economic Functioning of the City, Social Exclusion, and Financial Management for Regeneration.

■ Teaching and AssessmentThe programme is delivered through a mixture of workshops, face-to-face tutorials and an online Virtual Learning Environment.

You will be assessed through assignments which are individually negotiated with tutors to ensure learning is relevant to your needs. Your tutors will give you feedback on drafts of your work.

■ Entry RequirementsYou should normally have a good fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent. In addition, we actively encourage practitioners without formal qualifi cations but with considerable regeneration experience to talk to us about making an application for this programme. Where relevant, students are also able to acquire credits at undergraduate level in advance of progressing to postgraduate level.

Department/Faculty:Department of Geography and

Development Studies, Faculty of

Social Sciences

Start Date:Flexible


module

Campus:Chester Campus – Distance

Learning

Contact:Name: Dr Martin McNally


Telephone: 01244 511791

Email:

[email protected]



MSc



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/regeneration-for-practitioners

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Wildlife Conservation


We aim to build on and consolidate existing skills/knowledge and off er a solid grounding in wildlife conservation through advanced academic study of key theoretical areas and practical applications of this knowledge. This will be done through exploration of our expertise in fi eld and lab-based research on key species and habitats, both in the UK and further afi eld.

Our staff are passionately involved in pioneering projects, including welfare assessment for conservation and the Scottish Wildcat Project, and have helped to lead the development of Wildlife Conservation as an academic subject area, holding the fi rst international conference in October 2010.

As part of your programme you will carry out fi eld and lab work that gives you insight into key research in these areas. We will also focus on the development of your professional skills and profi le for your future career, and encourage links and networking opportunities with practitioners in the fi eld.

■ ModulesYou will study Wildlife Crime, supported by Conservation Genetics – a unique combination which is not off ered elsewhere. In addition, the understudied area of welfare in conservation is a focus and you will also have the key opportunity to obtain essential Field Identifi cation Skills – which are valued by employers but rarely off ered on academic courses.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wildlife-conservation

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will mainly take place over intensive residential schools, and includes lectures, lab sessions, group work and tutorials. Each module is also supported by a comprehensive handbook to assist with self-directed learning.








module




Telephone: 01244 513057







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

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Education

62

Creativity and Education for theProfessions .....................................................65

Dyslexia Research and Practice ..................66

Early Childhood .............................................67

Education (Leadership and Management) .. 68

Inclusion and Marginalisation .....................69

Postgraduate Certificate in Early YearsPractice with Early Years ProfessionalStatus (EYPS) ...................................................70

Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) Early Years with QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) ......................................71

Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) Primary with Qualified TeacherStatus (QTS) .....................................................72

Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) Secondary with QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) ......................................73

Postgraduate Certificate in ProfessionalEducation ........................................................74

Professional Education .................................75

Teaching and Learning .................................76

Doctor of Education (EdD) .............................77

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

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EducationThe Faculty of Education and Children’s Services has developed interdisciplinary research with the themes of interagency working and trans-professionalism; teacher education in policy and practice; and creativity in educational contexts. Staff research interests also cover inclusion, citizenship and the relationship between sport and education.

The Research Unit for Trans-professionalism in the Public Services offers a unique focus in evaluating the challenges in policy and practice in inter-agency work. Research is currently being developed in the area of creative strategies to integrate children’s services.

Our research team is committed to developing a new generation of researchers through theory-informed practitioner enquiry into teacher education. Staff and students have been developed through participating in the ESRC TLRP-funded Teacher Education Research Network (TERN) in the North West.

You will be offered research supervision in a wide range of areas, and we are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in one of our areas of specialism.

Further information:Emma GoddingEmail: [email protected] Rob HulmeEmail: [email protected]

Our Social Policy Research Group is an inter-disciplinary team spanning the fields of Education, Health and Applied Social Science. Research is based around a passionate group of staff, research students, postdoctoral workers and research collaborators from the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, Health and Social Care, and Social Science.

We have strong areas of work on professionalism in education and health and social work, policy studies in education and health, globalisation, citizenship and creativity. We have also met with success in RAE 2008, where 40% of our research was deemed to be of a quality recognised internationally.

We provide a stimulating and supportive research environment where expert supervisors will support your development; you will have access to excellent resources; and you will have the opportunity to attend regular research seminars.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: global and international social policy; trans-professionalism and inter-agency working; professionalism in the Public Services.

Further information:Emma GoddingEmail: [email protected] Rob HulmeEmail: [email protected]

Social Policy

Find out more below about research opportunities within Education:

Creativity and Education for the Professions

Creativity and Education for the Professions is an advanced degree programme for graduates and a wide range of professionals who want to develop or enhance their skills and knowledge as creative workers within a professional context.

Our programme is innovative in that we make a direct link in practice and theory between the arts, education and the professions.

We foster experimental thinking and practice at the heart of our programme. We especially, but not exclusively, focus on the in-between spaces that traverse the disciplines and professions fostering innovation, through creative thinking and authorship in the fi elds of experimental creative practice. You will collaborate across the arts disciplines, locating creative practice in an interdisciplinary context.

You will experience learning that fosters creative potential through studio and performance practice. You will also have the opportunity to increase specialisation in the area you fi nd particularly interesting as you move through the programme.

Workshops, seminars, lectures and specialist facilities across the two faculties will encourage the exploration of ideas in a wide variety of practice-based disciplines.

■ ModulesOur modules focus on the professional and theoretical contexts of performance – including drama, fi ne art, dance, and sport and PE (including research methods). They also encourage an interrogation of personal and peer practice.

You will have the opportunity to pursue practical individual projects, as well as study the creative process and how the work might be documented for dissemination and use in future professional contexts. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work within cultural and professional contexts to further your practice.

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be encouraged to listen to and discuss diff erent perspectives and act on them to become a more eff ective refl ective practitioner. The programme includes a range of approaches to learning and teaching, including:• Lectures• Group work• Practical workshops• Directed tasks• Written assignments• Research• Personal refl exion and contextual refl ection• Formative peer assessment• Formative self-assessment

■ Entry RequirementsWe would expect students to have a fi rst degree within a creative subject or a degree and experience of working in a creative or educational setting. However, students who do not have a degree but have experience in the area will be interviewed and assessed on their ability.

Department/Faculty:CPD Department, Faculty

of Education and Children’s

Services; and Faculty of Arts and

Media



module

Campus:Riverside Campus and Kingsway

Buildings

Contact:Name: Lynn Sampson

Title: Director of Partnerships

Telephone: 01244 512734







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creativity

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For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp

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Dyslexia Research and Practice

In 2009, ‘Identifying and Teaching Children and Young People with Dyslexia and Literacy Diffi culties’ was published, and one recommendation was to build capacity within schools and improve access to specialist, high-quality support for pupils with dyslexia. Our course addresses this and also off ers accreditation by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).

This course provides bespoke training for practitioners in their settings. As a result of participating, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of dyslexia to be able to make a real diff erence to children and colleagues in your school and community of practice. You will also strengthen your confi dence to participate in debate around dyslexic issues and, should you wish to do so, add capacity for potential for your professional career development.

Approved Teacher Status of the BDA will allow you to identify, informally assess and teach learners who are dyslexic. You will become a ‘Specialist Teacher’ or a ‘Specialist Practitioner’.

Associate Member of the BDA will allow you to formally assess for dyslexia and recommend special access arrangements.

For further information, please go to: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp

■ ModulesDuring the course you will increase your knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and identifi cation. You will be able to conduct psychometric assessment to identify learners who are dyslexic, or you will develop a broad understanding of the wider issues of being dyslexic.

In addition, you will conduct a dissertation around a chosen theme.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/madrp

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be expected to attend six face-to-face weekend schools each year, including group sessions and tutorial support.

Teaching presentations and course materials are downloadable from the University’s website. You will be expected to follow up reading and commit to individual study independently.

Assessment is through case studies and essays related to your practice.

■ Entry RequirementsTo apply you need:

• QTS (Qualifi ed Teacher Status)• non-QTS with relevant experience• the support of your setting.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Education and

Children’s Services

Start Date:January 2013


module

Campus:Riverside Campus

Contact:Name: Rachael Bate

Title: Administrative Assistant

Telephone: 01244 511752






Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association

Approved Teacher Status of the British Dyslexia Association

Approved Practitioner Status of the British Dyslexia Association

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/early-childhood

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Early Childhood

Our MA in Early Childhood is designed to meet the interests of a wide range of participants from nurseries, universities, colleges, schools and local authorities. The programme also caters for professionals from backgrounds outside education such as children’s services and health and social care.

Our programme is highly relevant to practice and to the exploration and development of professional work in a range of settings. The programme will enable you to research key issues of personal interest in the fi eld of early childhood.

You will study the taught modules of the programme as a member of a group. Tutorial support is also a key feature. The programme off ers you the opportunity to work with active researchers in particular fi elds of expertise, including child development, additional needs and inclusion, digital technology in the early years, and international perspectives on early childhood.

Our course has been structured to integrate with the work patterns of busy professionals. You will use web-based materials, email and scanned sources, and be supported with direct contact concentrated in six weekend schools, twice termly, throughout the year on Friday evenings and Saturdays.

■ ModulesModules cover a wide range of topic areas, including child development, leadership and management, technology and childhood, current issues for 21st century children, and researching early childhood. Within each module you will have the opportunity to apply topics to your own areas of personal interest.

For full details of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/early-childhood

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a number of learning and teaching strategies, including lectures, seminars, workshops and online learning. In addition, you will have opportunities for face-to-face and online tutorial support.

We use a wide range of assessment methods, including digital presentations, essays and case studies.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should normally hold a fi rst degree with a minimum second class honours, or equivalent, in an area broadly related to early childhood. Those with a degree in a diff erent area but with a strong interest in early childhood will also be considered.





module


Contact:Name: Heather Macdonald


Telephone: 01244 511596

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education

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Education (Leadership and Management)

The challenge for schools is to develop diff erent levels of leadership from subject leaders to headship. This programme allows emerging leaders and those in leadership roles to critically refl ect on own professional practice. Participants will be encouraged to display scholarly rigour in exploring contextually relevant issues.

The philosophy for learning on the MA Education (Leadership and Management) links professional practice, theories of leadership and school-based enquiry for improvement. It takes as its central premise the understanding that managing people is perhaps the most important aspect of successful leadership.

If you engage in the programme you will:• develop your critical thinking skills and become a more refl ective practitioner• be able to articulate informed opinions with confi dence and conviction• work with your peers as part of a ‘learning community’• become a confi dent researcher who will be aware of theoretical frameworks and current political agendas• be more confi dent and eff ective in leadership roles.

The programme facilitates critical refl ection on practice for those who have already successfully completed National Professional Qualifi cation for Headship (NPQH) and who wish to complete a Masters qualifi cation to strengthen their professional profi le. The University awards 60 credits to holders of NPQH.

■ ModulesThis pathway off ers a variety of modules that explore aspects of leadership. Modules on off er include:• Critical Thinking for Leadership • Leading through Eff ective Teams• Mentoring and Coaching in Educational Settings • Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

You will also have the opportunity to conduct action research in your own settings.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur course is taught twice termly on Friday evenings and Saturdays at the University’s Riverside Campus, as well as at schools across the North West.

The module assessments within the programme are generally designed to focus on a work-based product or process that is part of your normal work and development and is integral to a range of professional practice. For a full list of assessment modes, visit:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education

■ Entry RequirementsThe minimum entry requirement is a fi rst degree. A recognised teaching qualifi cation and a fi rst degree will allow automatic entry. Other candidates will be asked to attend an interview.




/ May 2014


module


Contact:Name: Richard Betts

Title: CPD Administrator

Telephone: 01244 512592








69For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ma-incm

Inclusion and Marginalisation

Offi cial policy and practice about inclusion might be commendable. It might be based on exceptional administrative experience and expert knowledge. But how is it understood by those on the receiving end? How is it experienced as lived reality? What does it mean for individuals and communities? Especially for the marginalised?

Education is supposed to be about more than knowledge. It is supposed to be about experience and the power to change. But what if your experiences don’t count? What if this means knowledge that might change your life for the better is simply not available to you?

At the University of Chester, our Inclusion and Marginalisation programme explores these issues from a variety of exciting and rigorous perspectives, and will help you to research forms of marginalisation and inclusion with an emphasis on local experience.

Perhaps you are a teacher or other educationalist, or work in local government, or for a charity, or in some form of public service. Perhaps you are simply interested in individuals and groups of people who are marginalised. Most importantly, if you want to be part of a developing body of critical understanding about inclusion and marginalisation, on an innovative and exciting programme, and have supportive tutors in a friendly environment, our Inclusion and Marginalisation programme is precisely where you need to be.

■ ModulesSome modules you can choose to study include:

• Ethnographic Studies of Marginalising Cultures and Marginalised People• Critical Analysis of Policy Making and Practice in Relation to Inclusion and Marginalisation• Marginalisation Through Language and Through Communication Diffi culties• Marginalisation Through Autism

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ma-incm

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching and assessment takes place in an exciting range of forms, which are designed to stimulate and best support your learning, and include podcasts, presentations, journals, interviews, written assignments, seminars and tutorials.

■ Entry RequirementsIt is not essential that you have a fi rst degree to gain entry to this MA programme. Following submission of an application, candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Programme Team.





module




Telephone: 01244 512592






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eyps

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Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)

Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) combines the opportunity to achieve a Postgraduate Certifi cate and EYPS. EYPS is a status awarded to successful candidates who have demonstrated eff ective personal practice and leadership skills while working in the Early Years sector.

Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practice with EYPS refl ects the national agenda for developing a new children’s workforce and securing children’s rights to have access to highly qualifi ed Early Years Practitioners.

This is an intensive one-year, full-time (fi ve-day-week) programme of study and work-based learning, with mentor support.

The programme is fully funded and attracts a study bursary for students eligible to work as Early Years Professionals in the UK.

It is generally accepted that, as this is a professional programme, those awarded Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) will enter the workforce as lead professionals. There will be opportunities to continue to work towards the award of a Masters degree and beyond to Doctorate-level study for suitably qualifi ed candidates. Some may enter the fi eld of research and others may be interested in lecturing or advisory roles.

■ ModulesYou will study three modules at Masters level, covering topics such as child development; supporting young children’s learning and development; refl ective practice; leading and managing Early Years practice; and safeguarding children.

In addition, you will also work towards meeting the standards for EYPS.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eyps

■ Teaching and AssessmentInitially, you will spend two days each week in University lectures, seminars and tutorials and on independent study, and three days each week in placement, rising to four days in placement later in the year.

Assessment for the Postgraduate Certifi cate is by coursework, and the professional standards for EYPS are assessed in placement by externally appointed assessors.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should hold a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) and have some experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity.

A minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics is also required.

All applicants will be interviewed and required to have enhanced CRB clearance.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Education and Children’s

Services



module


Contact:Name: Heather Macdonald


Telephone: 01244 511596




71For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Early Years with

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

The aim of this programme is to prepare you to enter the teaching profession as a confi dent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and refl ective professional. We believe we achieve this by integrating our University-based training with the training in our partner schools. This programme was judged Outstanding in the recent Ofsted inspection.

Our course focuses on teaching and learning in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, and places great emphasis on children’s learning and pedagogy.

Our tutors have a wealth of experience of working with children and are passionate about their subjects. Many of your tutors will be active researchers in their areas.

Your University-based training will cover subjects across the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum, and will be enhanced by sessions in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and though attendance at various conferences.

There will be the opportunity to develop a Subject Specialism through extended work in the University and our Partnership schools.

During the course there will be opportunities to spend time in Key Stage 2. In some instances, there will be opportunities to spend time in Forest School settings and Special Needs settings. You will also undertake visits to museums and other educational centres to explore their role in supporting children’s learning.

■ ModulesThe three academic modules involve studying Core and Foundation curriculum areas and Professional Development Education (PDE). PDE considers principles of learning, teaching and assessment; promoting positive relationships with colleagues and parents/carers; and behaviour management.

The two school-based training modules involve training across two Key Stages.

For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years

■ Teaching and AssessmentThe programme is delivered through:• University-based lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials • school-based training periods.

Modules are assessed through assignments at Masters level and school-based training is assessed through observation and formal reports.

You must meet all of the Teachers’ Standards set by the Teaching Agency in order to be recommended for Qualifi ed Teacher Status.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are invited from graduates with a good honours degree (normally 2:1), or from students in the fi nal year of their degree.

For full entry requirements please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-early-years

The deadline for PGCE applications is set by the Graduate Teacher Training Register (GTTR). Please refer to www.gttr.ac.uk for the offi cial closing dates.





module


Contact:Name: PGCE Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000



Qualifications/Exit Awards:PGCE with recommendation for QTS (includes 60 credits at Masters level)

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

The aim of this programme is to prepare you to enter the teaching profession as a confi dent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and refl ective professional. We believe we achieve this by integrating our University-based training with the training in our partner schools. This programme was judged Outstanding in the recent Ofsted inspection.

Our course focuses on teaching and learning in Key Stages 1 and 2, and places great emphasis on children’s learning and pedagogy.

Our tutors have a wealth of experience of working with children and are passionate about their subjects. Many of your tutors will be active researchers in their areas.

Your University-based training will cover subjects across the National Curriculum, and will be enhanced by sessions in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and conference attendance.

There will be the opportunity to develop a Subject Specialism through extended work in the University and in one of our Partnership schools.

During the course you will also have opportunities to spend time in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 3 and, in some instances, a Special Needs setting. In addition, you will undertake visits to museums and other educational settings, for example Forest Schools, to explore their role in supporting children’s learning.

■ ModulesThe three academic modules involve studying Core and Foundation curriculum areas and Professional Development Education (PDE). PDE considers principles of learning, teaching and assessment; promoting positive relationships with colleagues and parents/carers; and behaviour management.

The two school-based training modules involve training across two Key Stages.

For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary

■ Teaching and AssessmentUniversity-based sessions are predominantly workshop and seminar based, with some lectures. Modules are assessed through assignments at Masters level.

School-based work is assessed via observation and formal reports. You must meet all of the Teachers’ Standards set by the Teaching Agency in order to be recommended for Qualifi ed Teacher Status.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are invited from graduates with a good honours degree (normally 2:1), or from students in the fi nal year of their degree.

For full entry requirements please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-primary






module


Contact:Name: PGCE Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000




73For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pgce-secondary

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary with Qualified

Teacher Status (QTS)

Subjects currently allocated by the Teaching Agency include Drama, Mathematics, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish), Physical Education, Religious Education, Science with Biology, Science with Chemistry, and Science with Physics.

60 days’ University-based training involves the following:• Two weeks in University at the beginning of the PGCE Programme in September in an induction programme.• Every Friday from September to February developing your subject knowledge with the help of specialist subject tutors and partnership school mentors.• Tutorial sessions. Your designated tutor will work with you to set targets to develop your skills and knowledge in a progressive, meaningful manner.• Alongside this, you will follow a Professional Development Programme.

120 days’ school-based training involves the following:• You will be mentored, guided and observed by a Subject Mentor.• A Professional Mentor will manage your training programme in school.• Your subject tutor will visit you during your school-based training and provide support through observation, feedback and shared target setting.

During your University- and school-based training you will be required to compile evidence of the Teachers’ Standards, and evidence of critical refl ection.

■ ModulesUniversity-based modules PR7781, PR7782 and PR7783 are all assessed at Masters level by assignment. Two of the assignments consider professional aspects of teaching, and one allows for investigation into subject knowledge and pedagogy.

School-based modules PR0005 and PR0006 are assessed against the Teachers’ Standards (Teaching Agency).

■ Teaching and AssessmentUniversity-based training is assessedthrough:• attendance and participation• assignments• directed tasks• analysis of ongoing needs linked to target setting.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should:• hold a fi rst degree (minimum of a 2:1 degree for non-shortage subjects or a minimum of a 2:2 degree for shortage subjects)• have 10 days’ experience or more in a state school• GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade C.






module


Contact:Name: Jenn Simmonds

Title: PGCE Secondary

Programme Leader, University

Based Training


Name: Steve Tones

Title: PGCE Secondary

Programme Leader




School-based training is assessed holistically through:• mentor and tutor observations• a Standards Profi le Log detailing evidence set against the QTS Teaching Standards• several review points.

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

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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education

The role of educators is key to improving professional practice, by developing the workforce to meet the rapidly changing demands of service provision. This programme will enable you to engage with current educational theory and pedagogical research, to develop an in-depth understanding of professional education.

The overarching aim of our Professional Education programme is to produce competent, independent educators, who are able to develop and deliver professional education across a variety of settings, within an inter-agency context. This will appeal to educationalists and expert practitioners, nationally and internationally, working within the independent, private and public sectors. Undertaking this programme will prepare you to develop and deliver programmes of study relevant to your own profession.

Within this inter-professional programme, you will refl ect on your own learning and apply this to practice throughout. You will be encouraged and supported to turn written assignments into publications and, on graduation, you will be prepared for an education role in either practice or academic settings.

This is a well-established programme which is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Higher Education Academy. There are progression opportunities on completion of the programme to Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Education awards.

■ ModulesOur programme will equip you with knowledge and skills relevant to your own specifi c context of practice. The modules will include pedagogical theory, research and practice, as well as assessment, evaluation and curriculum development.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will experience a variety of learning, teaching and assessment methods to promote your personal and professional development and application to practice. This will include refl ection, seminars, and experiential, problem-based, online, peer and self-directed learning. Learning during the course is a dynamic process, with a particular focus on inter-professional learning.

■ Entry Requirements• A degree or equivalent, which will normally be 2:1 or above. Candidates without a fi rst degree but with exceptional professional experience and evidence of the ability to study at Masters level will also be considered. • Contemporary professional experience with access to learners.• IELTS level 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Health and Social Care

Start Date:September 2013 / February 2014


module

Campus:Riverside Campus and off site

delivery

Contact:Name: Janice Gidman

Title: Senior Teaching Fellow/

Programme Leader

Telephone: 01244 513384





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Professional Education

The role of educators is key to improving professional practice, by developing the workforce to meet the rapidly changing demands of service provision. This programme will enable you to engage with, and contribute to, current educational theory and pedagogical research, to develop an in-depth understanding of professional education.

The overarching aim of our Professional Education programme is to produce competent, independent educators, who are able to develop and deliver professional education across a variety of settings, within an inter-agency context. This will appeal to educationalists and expert practitioners, nationally and internationally, working within independent, private and public sectors. Undertaking this programme will prepare you to lead programme development and to engage with pedagogical research, within your own profession.

Within this inter-professional programme, you will refl ect on your own learning and apply this to practice throughout. You will be encouraged and supported to turn written assignments into publications and, on graduation, you will be prepared for an education role in either practice or academic settings.

This is a well-established programme which is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Higher Education Academy.

■ ModulesOur programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead professional education programmes. The modules include pedagogical theory, research and practice, as well as assessment, evaluation, curriculum development, leadership, research and a pedagogical research dissertation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-education

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will experience a variety of learning, teaching and assessment methods to promote your personal and professional development and application to practice. This will include refl ection, seminars, and experiential, problem-based, online, peer and self-directed learning. Learning during the course is a dynamic process, with a particular focus on inter-professional learning.

■ Entry Requirements• A degree or equivalent, which will normally be 2:1 or above. Candidates without a fi rst degree but with exceptional professional experience and evidence of the ability to study at Masters level will also be considered. • Contemporary professional experience with access to learners.• IELTS level 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band.


Start Date:September 2013 / February 2014


module

Campus:Riverside Campus and off site

delivery

Contact:Name: Janice Gidman

Title: Senior Teaching Fellow/

Programme Leader

Telephone: 01244 513384


Course Duration:Full-time: 2 years


Qualifications/Exit Awards:MEd


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

Teaching and Learning

Our MA in Teaching and Learning is a taught school-based qualifi cation developed to help you extend your teaching skills, abilities and knowledge. Our programme provides a coherent, personalised and progressive framework for the professional learning and career development of teachers.

The programme also has three specialist pathways in Maths, English and Science.

During our programme you will use your experiences as a teaching professional to critically refl ect on your own practice and develop confi dence in sharing good practice and articulating new insights. Delivery is through taught sessions which foster lively debate and deliberate and contest issues that are relevant and current.

Specialist pathways in Maths, Science and English will allow you to engage in sustained research within your chosen area.

Using our excellent research facilities, local, national and international perspectives will be brought into focus. This will help you to understand issues within the fi eld of education and learning, and will benefi t the children and young people you teach. You will be given opportunities to assess up-to-date research fi ndings and how they complement or challenge current approaches, as well as pursuing your own research, which will be fully supported. Online resources and individual tutorials with lecturers in your chosen fi eld of study will support your learning and extend your knowledge and practice.

■ ModulesModules cover all aspects of working in educational contexts, including topics such as teaching; learning; assessment; curriculum development and inclusive practice; teamwork and distributed leadership in school contexts; coaching and professional development review; and child and adolescent development.

For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur course is taught twice termly on Friday evenings and Saturdays at Riverside Campus, as well as at schools across the North West.

Assessments focus on work-based products or processes that are part of your normal work and development and are integral to a range of professional practice. For a full list of assessment modes, visit: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL

■ Entry RequirementsMinimum entry requirement is a fi rst degree. A recognised teaching qualifi cation and a fi rst degree will allow automatic entry. Other candidates will be asked to attend an interview.




/ May 2014


module



Title: CPD Administrator

Telephone: 01244 512592






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/MATL

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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Research into education, pedagogy, teaching and learning continues to be at the forefront of cultural debates, since it helps us understand our values and the way our identities are formed. Our EdD is designed to support graduate professionals working across the education sector to conduct doctoral research into this dynamic fi eld.

You will study under the guidance of our team of active researchers, who have international reputations in their fi eld, and who will support you throughout the programme.

The fi rst stages of the course comprise taught modules that are delivered at weekends and evenings to fi t in with the busy schedules of working professionals. You will study for these modules as a member of a group in which collaborative support for learning will be encouraged, and you will be furnished with the critical skills to enable you to conduct research at doctoral level.

Group seminars, reading groups and workshops are held weekly in term-time to supplement the programme. You will be supported in selecting your research topics, and you will have thorough supervision as you conduct your research and develop your thesis in the fi nal stages of your study.

■ ModulesOur modules focus on the theory and practice of your professional work in education. The six taught modules cover areas such as research methodologies, social theory, creativity, policy and philosophy. These will lead on to your thesis, which will enable you to conduct an extended research project into an aspect of your professional practice.

For more information, please see:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-doctorate-in-education

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of written and practical coursework tasks and small-scale empirical research. You will be supported in defi ning the research questions that will underpin your research into an aspect of educational practice. The fi nal assessment will be based on your doctoral thesis and the accompanying viva.

■ Entry RequirementsNormally students will have completed a Masters degree before enrolling on the Education Doctorate, and will be (or have been) working in an educational context.





module


Contact:Name: Professor Jeff Adams


Telephone: 01244 511515



Who is this for?The EdD is for professionals working in universities, schools, government agencies or voluntary bodies

who would like to research into any aspect of education, pedagogy, teaching or learning.

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

English

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Creative Writing .........................................81Modern and Contemporary Fiction ..........82

Nineteenth-Century Literatureand Culture .................................................83

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

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The Department of English offers programmes in literature, language and creative writing, providing its graduate community with a vibrant research culture. Staff in the Department have published over 20 authored books and editions in the last few years, as well as hosting international conferences on a variety of themes, including 17th-century literature, 19th-century literature, queer representations, Irish studies, representations of class in language and literature, and Holocaust representations.

As a postgraduate student you will attend interdisciplinary and departmental research seminars and conferences. You will also be well supported in terms of expert supervision, equipment, facilities, generic and subject-specific research training and financial support for attending conferences.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: Renaissance literature; Restoration and 18th-century literature; Romanticism; Victorian literature; Modernism; 20th-century and contemporary literature; Irish literature; South African fiction; literary theory; gender studies; film adaptation; English language and linguistics; creative writing (poetry, fiction, travel writing).

Further information:Professor Deborah WynneEmail: [email protected]

EnglishFind out more below about research opportunities within English:

Creative Writing

Our MA in Creative Writing is a stimulating and rewarding programme designed to develop the craft of excellent writing and enable you to produce publishable fi ction, life writing, or poetry.

This distinctive programme comprises four modules – Writing Prose Fiction, Life Writing, Research Methods, and The Writing Project – which are taught by a team of published writers, scholars, and editors. Their publications include poems; short stories; novellas; novels; poetry and short-story anthologies and collections; student textbooks; and writers’ guides.

Two of the teaching team edit Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine, which has published stories by students on the MA and, among many others, Margaret Atwood, Beryl Bainbridge, Elleke Boehmer, Dave Eggers, David Gaff ney, James Kelman, Bernard MacLaverty, and Dan Rhodes.

The Chester Campus library is well-stocked with creative writing textbooks and houses the ‘Flash Fiction Special Collection’, the world’s largest archive of short-short story anthologies, collections, and magazines.

The Department of English is involved with the Chester Literature Festival and the Cheshire Prize for Literature. The MA has links with the Bluecoat Arts Centre (Liverpool) and the Annette Green Authors’ Agency.

For further information, please visit our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creative-writing

■ ModulesWriting Prose Fiction and Life Writing cover fl ash fi ction, short stories, novellas, novels, autobiography, travel writing, and biographical novels. Research Methods prepares students for The Writing Project, which is an opportunity to work on a poetry or short-story collection, a novel, or a sustained piece of life writing. For details, see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website.

■ Teaching and AssessmentTypically, we teach the fi rst three modules via one-hour workshops and three-hour seminars. The Writing Project is taught via one-to-one tutorials. The modules are assessed by coursework. For details, see the ‘Modules’ and ‘Assessment’ tabs on our website.

■ Entry RequirementsA minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to a written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, a sample of creative writing (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.

Department/Faculty:Department of English,

Faculty of Humanities



module


Contact:Name: Dr Ashley Chantler


Telephone: 01244 512128






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/creative-writing

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Modern and Contemporary Fiction

Our MA in Modern and Contemporary Fiction is an innovative programme that explores a rich variety of 20th- and 21st-century fi ction. It provides broad coverage of key genres, as well as in-depth study of specifi c author(s)/topic(s) and the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choosing.

Our programme is taught by a dynamic and experienced team with research strengths in modern and contemporary British, Irish, American, and South African fi ction. They have published on a wide range of modernist, postmodernist, and postcolonial authors; on genres including science fi ction, historical fi ction, and crime/detective fi ction; and on representations of addiction, terrorism, the Holocaust, famine, apartheid, and the female body. Two of the teaching team edit Flash: The International Short-Short Story Magazine.

The Chester Campus library is well-stocked with texts on modern and contemporary fi ction, and houses the ‘Flash Fiction Special Collection’, the world’s largest archive of short-short story anthologies, collections, and magazines.

The Department of English is involved with the Chester Literature Festival and the Cheshire Prize for Literature, which will off er you unique opportunities to engage with contemporary writers.

■ ModulesThe programme comprises six modules. Shorter Fiction typically covers fl ash fi ction, the short story, and the novella. Novel Histories: Past, Present, Future considers historical fi ction, representations of the contemporary, and ‘future histories’ (including utopian/dystopian fi ction), while Popular Fictions analyses such ‘genre fi ctions’ as crime/detective fi ction, science fi ction, and the campus novel. Special Author(s)/Topic(s) focuses on an area in which the Department has particular expertise, and Research Methods will equip you to pursue your own interest in the Dissertation.

For details, see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/modern-and-contemporary-fi ction

■ Teaching and AssessmentTypically, the fi rst fi ve modules are taught by two-hour seminars. The Dissertation is taught by one-to-one tutorials. The modules are assessed by coursework. For details, see the ‘Modules’ and ‘Assessment’ tabs on our website.

■ Entry RequirementsA minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, evidence of written work (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Peter Blair


Telephone: 01244 513147


Course Duration:Full-time: 1 year. Also available to part-time students.




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/modern-and-contemporary-fi ction

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Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture

Our MA in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture explores the dynamic relationship between literary texts and the fascinating culture from which they emerged. Seen as the beginning of the modern age, the 19th century produced a diversity of writers who represented their social world. Studying these writers is rewarding and enlightening.

The Department of English is an ideal place for the study of 19th-century literature and culture. Housed in a Grade II-listed Vicarage designed by John Douglas, in a University founded in 1839 and offi cially opened by Gladstone in 1842, the Department has long-standing teaching and research strengths in 19th-century literature.

The MA programme is taught by a dedicated team of experts with considerable experience of teaching postgraduates. Many of the staff in the Department of English have particular expertise in 19th-century literature, including the Romantics, the sensation novel, Robert Browning, Anthony Trollope, Henry James, and 19th-century Irish and South African literature. Our tutors have published books, chapters and articles on a wide range of authors and topics, including Austen, Shelley, Coleridge, the Brontës, Dickens, Collins, Eliot, Gaskell, 19th-century Orientalism, travel literature, women and material culture, the Victorian periodical press, miscegenation, and representations of the body.

■ Modules• Nineteenth-Century Literature focuses on a wide range of texts to examine the ways in which authors interacted with and shaped their culture – and our own.• Nineteenth-Century Culture focuses on key cultural developments of the period.• Special Option (choose between The Nineteenth-Century City or The Sensational Nineteenth Century).• Research Methods• Dissertation

For more details, please see the ‘Modules’ tab on our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nineteenth-century-literature-and-culture

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be taught via seminars, group work, one-to-one tutorials, and dissertation supervision meetings. There may be opportunities for fi eld trips, e.g. to local museums, galleries and theatres.

Each module is assessed by coursework, which may include essays, research portfolios and seminar presentations. There are no formal examinations.

■ Entry RequirementsA minimum of a second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in an appropriate discipline is required. Admission to the programme is subject to written application, an acceptable entry qualifi cation profi le, evidence of written work (submitted after application), and in some instances an interview. For details, see the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab on our website.





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Contact:Name: Dr Melissa Fegan


Telephone: 01244 513146






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

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European Languages

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

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Modern LanguagesThe Department of Modern Languages offers postgraduate taught and research degrees covering a range of modern languages and global cultures. Particular areas of expertise include French and Francophone Studies, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, German Studies, and comparative postcolonial studies.

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

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

■ German StudiesThe German section also offers specialist supervision in the field of pedagogical research as well as in German Studies.

Further information:Professor Claire GriffithsEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within European Languages:

European Languages and Global Cultures

Faced with the challenges of an increasingly globalised world, new questions are being asked about language, culture and identity. Our MA in European Languages and Global Cultures off ers you the chance to study a major European language – French, German, or Spanish – in the context of its related global cultures.

The MA in European Languages and Global Cultures is designed to appeal to a wide range of suitable graduates and to off er a high degree of fl exibility, which makes it accessible to students from beyond the local area and to those with professional or other commitments.

During the programme, we maintain a balance between the study and use of the target language and the analysis of related cultural aspects. You will have the opportunity to consolidate and further your overall linguistic expertise in Year 1 through a wide variety of tasks, and by using our digital language laboratories. At the same time, you will develop and apply research skills so as to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of the creation and representation of cultural identities within their political, historical and postcolonial contexts, allowing you to pursue your individual dissertation topic with confi dence.

You will fi nd more programme information on our website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/european-languages-and-global-cultures

■ ModulesThe core modules provide a solid basis for the scholarly appraisal of signifi cant aspects of the development of identities and cultures within Europe and beyond, while the Dissertation will provide an opportunity for you to examine in detail an area of particular interest to you.

For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/european-languages-and-global-cultures

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur programme is delivered by a highly committed team of expert tutors, and blends intensive one-day weekend sessions on campus with directed independent study and online support.

Assessment consists of essays (in English and target language), presentations, online discussions, a translation project and a Dissertation (in target language).

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should have a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2 honours) in French, German or Spanish, single or combined. Applicants with degrees in other relevant disciplines, or with equivalent qualifi cations from universities outside the UK, will also be considered.

All applicants will be interviewed to assess research interests and linguistic ability.

Department/Faculty:Department of Modern

Languages, Faculty of Humanities



module


Contact:Name: Brenda Garvey


Telephone: 01244 511601






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

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Health

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Advanced Practice .....................................91Applied Mental Health Practice ................92Art Therapy .................................................93Biomedical Science ...................................94Cardiovascular Rehabilitation ..................95Clinical Bariatric Practice ........................96Commissioning (Health and Social Care) ...97Diabetes Management ..............................98Eating Disorders ........................................99Education for Postgraduate MedicalPractice.....................................................100Endodontology .........................................101Global Health ...........................................102Health Improvement and Wellbeing .......103

Multi-Method Therapy ............................104Non-Medical Prescribing ........................105Oncology for Health and Social CarePractitioners .............................................106Professional Nursing ...............................107Professional Studies.................................108Public Health ............................................109Specialist Community Public HealthNursing (SCPHN) ......................................110Specialist Practice Community ..............111Applied Science (MRes) ...........................112Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)in Health and Social Care ........................113

If you have a special interest in exercise or nutrition, you may wish to consider postgraduate programmes listed in the ‘Sport, Exercise and Nutrition’ section (see page 150).

If you are interested in education within health, you may wish to consider our Professional Education programmmes (see pages 74 and 75).

The University has long been involved in providing higher level programmes that promote and support health and well-being. Our continued commitment to health care is reflected in the truly extensive and diverse choice of postgraduate programmes and research opportunities currently available to you.

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Find out more below about research opportunities within Health:

For information on Biological Sciences, please see page 56.

Health and Social Care

Biological Sciences

Clinical Sciences

Stress Research

The Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent international reputation and comprises a team of leading academics with strong research backgrounds spanning a wide range of disciplines, including: nutritional sciences, dietetics, exercise and health, weight management, cardiovascular rehabilitation and diabetes.

We are keen to hear from prospective students who wish to carry out their PhD studies within the Department, as well as those wishing to study for an MRes in their particular field of interest.

Further information:Dr Sohail MushtaqEmail: [email protected]: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/centre-for-exercise-and-nutrition-science/research

The Faculty of Health and Social Care International and Research Office supports a range of academic staff and student research interests. We collaborate locally, nationally and internationally with health care providers, including Cheshire and Merseyside Health Trusts, the Health Protection Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

We are keen to hear from students who have health and social care research interests particularly in relation to public health, mental health and learning disability, interprofessional working and health-related pedagogical research.

Further information:Barbara Holliday or Professor Elizabeth Mason-WhiteheadEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Social PolicyOur Social Policy Research Group is an inter-disciplinary team spanning the fields of Education, Health and Applied Social Science. Research is based around a passionate group of staff, research students, postdoctoral workers and research collaborators from the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, Health and Social Care, and Social Science.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: global and international social policy; trans-professionalism and interagency working; professionalism in the Public Services.

Further information:Emma Godding or Professor Rob HulmeEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Social Policy’.

Our Chester Centre for Stress Research (CCSR) is an interdisciplinary group linking the research interests of the Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Health and Social Care and a number of external bodies. The overall focus of the CCSR is on all aspects of stress analysed at biological, psychological and social levels.

Current research topics include cellular stress; extra-cellular heat shock proteins; clinical studies in Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases; and exercise and stress.

Further information:Professor John WilliamsEmail: [email protected]: Go to www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees and click on ‘Chester Centre for Stress Research’.

Advanced Practice

This programme puts a strong emphasis on the integration between theory and practice, with practice as the main focus and measure of the role and quality of the Advanced Practitioner. Our course promotes the extension of professional roles and therefore the development of a critically refl ective and responsive practitioner.

Advanced Practice aims to facilitate the development of a range of multi-professional Advanced Practitioners, who will be fi t for practice, fi t for purpose and fi t for award. We aim to achieve this through the following:

• Enabling you to use higher-level critical, analytical and refl ective skills within academic and practice environments.• Helping you to understand the holistic nature of advanced practice and to gain comprehensive higher-level knowledge, expertise and the individual qualities necessary to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within unpredictable professional environments.• Enabling you to fulfi l the dynamic nature of health care, and to infl uence the strategic planning and delivery of Government agendas.

We off er four pathways that refl ect your areas of practice. They are:• Clinical Practice• Mental Health• Learning Disability• Palliative Care

■ ModulesFor details about – and a full list of – our available modules, please see the University of Chester website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/advanced-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur teaching is predominantly delivered through lectures and seminars, but you will also have the opportunity to learn in practice, as well as undertake self-directed learning.

We use a variety of assessment tools. These include an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a literature review, and a critical review of health policy.

■ Entry Requirements• Registration on the appropriate part of a professional register for the chosen pathway.• A minimum of two years’ post-registration experience.*• Normally successful completion of a degree (minimum of second class honours) in nursing or a health-related fi eld, or equivalent.• Support from sponsoring organisation/employer.• Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism.

*Candidates who do not possess the full two years of experience in the specialist area may exceptionally be admitted to the programme using the following criteria, both of which must be met:

• Support from sponsoring organisation/employer.• Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism.




module


Contact:Name: Glenda Hardy


Telephone: 01270 612533


Health and Social Care

Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Email:

[email protected]





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/advanced-practice

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For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-mental-health-practice

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Applied Mental Health Practice

This part-time interprofessional programme is delivered in conjunction with Cheshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Partnership and incorporates AMHP training. The aim of the course is to produce competent, independent mental health practitioners capable of complex decision making, working with high levels of professional responsibility within an interprofessional and inter-agency context.

The programme’s structure and content shows a strong commitment to the integration of theory and practice, underpinned by a strong value base. The programme will build on your graduate and professional experience by immersing you in the multi-faceted and rapidly changing face of mental health practice.

The specialist AMHP modules are delivered by the Cheshire AMHP Partnership. Nationally recognised mental health speakers, specialist mental health practitioners, academics, service users and carers contribute to the teaching on the programme. The AMHP training component also involves undertaking a practice placement within a community mental health setting.

Our programme will equip you to play a key role in the care and protection of people with mental disorders and to undertake the specifi c duties of an Approved Mental Health Professional.

■ ModulesThe core modules of the AMHP training component include Mental Health Law and Policy, Critical Perspectives on Mental Health, Legal Processes in Mental Health Practice and Diversity in Mental Health.

Optional modules include Best Interests Assessor Training, Practice Learning and Research and Dissertation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/applied-mental-health-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching and learning methods include lectures, small group work, case discussions, tutorials, problem-based learning, experiential learning activities, peer learning and self-directed learning.

You will be assessed through a range of written assignments, presentations, individual case studies, direct observation, and a practice portfolio. The practice elements of the programme are assessed by experienced Approved Mental Health Professionals.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is available to:• Registered social workers• First level nurses – their fi eld of practice being mental health or learning disabilities nursing• Occupational therapists• Chartered psychologists

Applicants will have two years’ post-registration experience and be nominated and supported by their employer.


Start Date:December 2013


module


Contact:Name: Mandy Schofi eld


Telephone: 01925 534392

Email: m.schofi [email protected]





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/art-therapy

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Art Therapy

The use of art therapy is widely recognised as a discipline that enables expression, beyond words, in a variety of settings, and promotes psychological well-being. Our programme is suitable for those working in health, education, counselling, community and social care settings, as well as for promoting individual personal and professional development.

This Health Professions Council (HPC) approved Art Therapy course will enable you, on completion, to practise as an Art Therapist/Art Psychotherapist. The programme aims to enable you to gain the highest level of knowledge, skills and behaviour that will establish you at the forefront of art therapy within a contemporary setting.

Art Psychotherapists work with a range of patients and clinical settings. They work with children, adolescents, people with mental illness, people with learning diffi culties, the elderly, and people who have experienced trauma – in forensic and community settings.

■ ModulesYou will look at the underpinning theory of art therapy plus development and communication models. Learning is underpinned by the principles and practices of psychodynamic practice, with particular focus on the Object Relations School and Winnicott model. Integrating theory and practice is covered by way of case study material and visiting practising Art Therapists. Experiential training groups are a core underpinning to the theoretical content, as well as a practice placement module which is enhanced by supervision groups.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/art-therapy

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of teaching strategies, including lectures, experiential art making sessions, small group work and scenario-based teaching.

You will be assessed via assignments, seminar presentations, refl ective portfolios and clinical placement criteria.

■ Entry Requirements• A maturity of personality and self-awareness compatible with training as a therapist.• An undergraduate degree in art and design or other relevant subject.• A portfolio of recent artwork (at interview). The portfolio should demonstrate the applicant’s exploration of self through the art making process.• A minimum of one years’ experience working within a care setting with clients relevant to the programme. This can be paid or voluntary work.• English Language Requirements Level 7.

Students will be expected to have access to personal therapy during the course, which is self-funded.




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Contact:Name: Susan Young




Part-time: 3 years


Postgraduate Diploma Therapeutic Application of Art

Postgraduate Certifi cate Therapeutic Application of Art

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/biomedical-science

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Biomedical ScienceAccredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Biomedical Scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team and, in collaboration with doctors and other medical professions, aid in diagnosis of disease, evaluate eff ectiveness of treatment, and research into causes and cures of diseases.

Biomedical Scientists are regulated, on behalf of the Health Professions Council (HPC), by the IBMS.

Our course involves studying the biology of disease, including modern concepts and applications of biomedical science in research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders.

The programme is delivered by a research-active group of academic staff , supplemented by a variety of Biomedical Scientists from local Pathology Departments.

Biomedical Scientists are in demand in the healthcare service (NHS and National Blood Service), medical research, pharmaceutical industry, and organisations such as the Health Protection Agency, Medical Research Council and the Health and Safety Executive. On graduation you may also wish to continue with your education with a PGCE, PhD, dental or medical degree.

The MSc will enhance your career prospects if you are aspiring to middle and senior management positions within the NHS Pathology Service; prepare you for the IBMS Higher Specialist exam and Advanced Practice in Biomedical Science; and enhance your career progression, which is a prerequisite for eligibility for progression in the IBMS and status as Chartered Scientist (CSci).

■ ModulesOur modules cover a wide range of scientifi c subjects, information technology and all the major disciplines of biomedical science – i.e. haematology and transfusion science, clinical medicine, medical microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, histology and cellular pathology.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/biomedical-science

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur programme consists of taught modules and a Masters Dissertation.

We deliver taught modules as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students in employment.

You will be assessed via coursework assignments, which may focus on laboratory reports, posters, essays or data manipulation exercises.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must hold an appropriate fi rst degree with a minimum of 2:2 honours, or hold appropriate professional qualifi cations and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Applications are invited from:• NHS staff • health professionals from overseas• those with related undergraduate degrees (e.g. Human and Biological Sciences) or equivalent professional qualifi cations and background experience.





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Contact:Name: Professor John Williams



Title: Departmental Administrator

Telephone: 01244 513056







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cvr

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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

The prevention and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a cost-eff ective means of managing the UK’s leading cause of death. CVD prevalence is also accelerating in the developing world, making our programme highly relevant to overseas students.

Our programme of study is highly fl exible by off ering: • either full-time or part-time routes to suit personal and work commitments• modules delivered over three to four-day blocks, with eight weeks of home-based learning.

Our course covers the physiological, psychological and social factors relating to medical and lifestyle care required by modern health professionals.

The aims of our programme are for you to develop:• a critical understanding of cardiovascular rehabilitation concepts• a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of physiological, psychological, social and healthcare management components for managing people with cardiovascular disease• research skills for the critical investigation of the disease management components listed above• opportunities for clinical learning experiences. Placements are available at The Countess of Chester Hospital; Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital; The Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai, India; and Meta Wellness Centres, India.

The programme is delivered by a team of experienced academics and leading specialist front-line lead practitioners.

■ ModulesOur modules aim to develop your critical knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in the medical, physical, psychological and social aspects required to work or develop research skills in the area of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. Our programme of various module choices can be tailored to suit your personal and professional needs.

For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cvr

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is by interactive workshops, lectures and tutorials, as well as laboratory practicals, group discussions, seminars and electronic interactive tutorials.

Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or equivalent – e.g. poster presentation.

MSc students will undertake a personal research project.

Clinical practitioners’ projects that link to their own workplace and practice are encouraged.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.

Department/Faculty:Department of Clinical Sciences,




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Clinical learning placements

available in Chester, Liverpool

and Mumbai (India)

Contact:Name: Dr John Buckley


Telephone: 01244 513431

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-bariatric-practice

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Clinical Bariatric Practice

It is now generally accepted that patients with morbid obesity are best treated with bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Our innovative programme will provide you with world-class education and training in the assessment and management of patients with morbid obesity both before and after surgery.

The programme will equip you with the skills to assess and provide high-quality care of patients with morbid obesity.

You will be taught in-depth material regarding the rationale for surgery, the types of procedures performed and, most importantly, how to care for these patients before and after surgery.

Uniquely, you will also spend a number of weeks attached to the Gravitas bariatric surgical unit near Chester. During this time you will gain clinical management experience with a particular emphasis on practical skills such as gastric band fi lls. This is a unique opportunity for professionals involved in obesity to learn ‘best practice’ from acknowledged experts in the fi eld.

■ ModulesModules will cover the surgical treatment of obesity with emphasis on scientifi c rationale, types of surgery and outcomes, including management of the post-operative patient. You will also explore the modern management of obesity-related metabolic diseases, and psychological and nutritional issues.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-bariatric-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur teaching will be delivered through clinical attachments and formal lectures, supplemented by self-directed learning.

We use a variety of assessment tools based on the modules you have undertaken (e.g. coursework and OSCE).

■ Entry Requirements• Applicants will normally have a first degree in an appropriate subject. The classification of the first degree will normally be a 2:1 or above.• Applicants without a fi rst degree will normally be required to demonstrate extensive experience in a closely related area of clinical bariatric practice, together with evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level.• Applicants should ideally be working within the fi eld of clinical bariatric practice, or caring for obese patients.




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Campus:Riverside Campus with modules

at the Gravitas Bariatric Unit

Contact:Name: Geoff Watts


Telephone: 01270 612331

ext: 2535






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-and-social-care-commissioning

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Commissioning (Health andSocial Care)

The NHS, subject to the largest restructuring exercise since its inception as a result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, faces the challenge of ensuring eff ective and strategic commissioning. Working in an uncertain economic climate demands commissioners who are able to make sound and sustainable commissioning decisions.

Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Health and Social Care Commissioning is a well-established programme within the portfolio of the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

The programme aims to enable Health and Social Care professionals to be proactive in commissioning services and to function strategically within dynamic professional, economic and political contexts. You will be encouraged to develop capability, expertise and innovation in commissioning, as well as the ability to work in collaborative partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

Our interprofessional programme will prepare you to be a leader in your fi eld, and will enable you to apply higher levels of judgement and discretion to commissioning.

Course features that are valued by students and commended by external examiners include interactive online discussion boards, use of self-assessment tools that inform personal action plans, and our seminar presentations.

■ ModulesThe course comprises three modules in which many topics are explored and applied to commissioning practices. These include commissioning planning and designing new services, needs assessment, partnership working, public engagement, outcome measurement and decommissioning. Leadership, change and systems theories, self-analysis and action planning, project management, action learning and team-working are debated.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-and-social-care-commissioning

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be exposed to a variety of teaching and learning strategies: group work, discussion, seminar presentations, project work, lead specialist lectures, and e-learning. Self-directed and peer learning are encouraged and tutorial support off ered individually and in groups.

Assessments include seminar presentations, essays, refl ection, contribution to online discussion and action plan.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Applicants holding a fi rst degree, normally 2:1 honours or above, and those able to demonstrate experience in the fi eld of Health and Social Care Commissioning, together with evidence of recent study or writing at an appropriate level, will be considered.




module


Contact:Health and Social Care

Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Email:

[email protected]



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/diabetes-management

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Diabetes Management

There are currently over 2.5 million people with diabetes in the UK and up to a further 750,000 people aren’t aware they have the condition (Source: Diabetes UK).

This programme is designed to develop the skills set and knowledge base necessary for health professionals responsible for managing diabetes programmes, whether that is preventative work focusing on the contributing factors, managing long-term conditions or working with co-morbidities.

Our MSc in Diabetes Management provides a course dedicated to diabetes for those wishing to specialise. It aims to give hospital doctors, GPs, specialist nurses, podiatrists, nutritionists, dietitians and other health professionals involved in the care of people with diabetes the necessary knowledge and skills for practice.

Suitable for those working in primary, intermediate and specialist care, the programme will advance your understanding of diabetes and of its growing impact on the population. Developed and delivered by multi-professional practitioners and academics in a highly supportive educational and research-rich environment, this programme will equip you with the subject-specifi c and broader skills required for working in a healthcare environment.

Our programme models best practice in learning, teaching and assessment, and draws upon a wide range of established and innovative approaches to learner support and development. This includes a combination of face-to-face and independent learning approaches.

■ ModulesThe programme consists of taught modules, which refl ect the areas of therapeutics, care provision and science of diabetes management. You will also undertake a research project to complete the MSc.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/diabetes-management

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework assessment is innovative and interactive, and includes interpretation of data, portfolio work and seminar presentation.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are invited from science or health graduates with a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent) grounded in biology, health sciences, nursing or other allied health professions.

Applications from those without a science degree, who have an interest and experience of working in related areas, will be considered.





module


Contact:Name: Alison Morgan


Telephone: 01244 513090

Email:

[email protected]

Course Duration:MSc: 2-6 years

Postgraduate Diploma: 2-5 years

Postgraduate Certifi cate: 1-3 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eating-disorders

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Eating Disorders

There has been an increase in the number of people requiring support and the widening of diagnostic criteria for eating disorders. Services are frequently accessed by people who present with a diff erential diagnosis or a complex presentation and/or co-morbid conditions; however, there is currently a lack of training and education for staff in this specialist area.

Our programme will expose you to a range of diff erent techniques and support strategies for diff erent levels of service user needs, and will develop your critical and analytical skills to allow you to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of service delivery. In particular, the programme focuses on the support requirements of individuals and carers experiencing mild eating disorder conditions, and also focuses on the support required by individuals and carers experiencing severe and enduring eating disorders.

The programme team will use their wide range of clinical skills and therapeutic backgrounds throughout the course. You will enhance your contemporary knowledge around eating disorders, and will engage in peer discussions and refl ective analysis, which will explore diff erent interventions and service user requirements. The focus is on the support requirements of individuals experiencing eating disorders and their carers, and the aim is to promote service change and enhance the quality of interventions.

■ ModulesFor the full MA programme, you will be required to complete a core module – Overview of Eating Disorders – and a Dissertation module.

Further to this, you will study fi ve modules addressing a range of diagnoses (e.g. anorexia nervosa, morbid obesity) or contemporary therapeutic interventions.

For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/eating-disorders

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching and learning methods will involve interactive lectures, practice-based activities, case study presentations, tutorials, discussion groups, problem-based learning, and peer and self-directed learning. Tutorial groups will also provide peer support and discussions under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Summative assessment examples include assignments, case study/presentation, research critique, and critiques/evaluations of care interventions.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must have a core professional or statutory qualifi cation and have access to an environment in which they actively engage with clients experiencing eating disorders.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their ability to study at Level 7 and have the support of their line manager (where appropriate).




module


Contact:Name: Rebecca Hall


Telephone: 01925 534069


Course Duration:Part-time only

MA: 3-6 years






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education-medical-practice

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Education for Postgraduate Medical Practice

This unique programme has been designed by an educator and clinicians in primary and secondary care in collaboration with the University. It responds to the need to improve the quality of clinical teaching in postgraduate medicine.

Our programme aims to promote and develop the idea of taking clinicians from one healthcare organisation and developing them as teachers to support not only their professional development, but also the development of the organisation, in its responsibility as an education provider for doctors.

This programme is fi rmly embedded in clinical practice and enables clinicians to explore and develop their own practice throughout the programme.

The course off ers you the opportunity to teach in clinical settings and be observed by experienced educators. This will create evidence of your commitment and ability to teach doctors in the clinical setting, and will fulfi l the General Medical Council requirements for clinicians to have engaged in validated programmes to improve their teaching.

■ ModulesOur programme will allow you to explore and understand teaching as a professional practice. It uses your practice to inform the exploration of theory related to teaching, learning and assessment, and uses resources designed in clinical practice to support this.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/education-medical-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentModules involve face-to-face teaching days during which we off er group work, working in pairs, laptop time and one-to-one sessions with the tutors.

Assessment is at the end of each module and is based on a written assignment and a portfolio. Experienced tutor support between teaching days is also available.

■ Entry RequirementsParticipants must teach doctors in the clinical setting (and are therefore able to use this as part of their course programme). It is recommended (but not required) that several clinicians from one organisation join together to maximise the benefi t to their clinical base.




module

Campus:Riverside Campus and Countess

of Chester NHS Foundation Trust

Contact:Name: Louise Shorney


Telephone: 01244 511649


Name: Linda de Cossart

Title: Professor and Director of

Medical Education

Telephone: 07778 215801






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology

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Endodontology

Endodontology, as a science, is the study of the prevention of apical periodontitis and, as a technique, explores the treatment of apical periodontitis. A thorough understanding of the subject of endodontology is at the heart of predictable, high-quality, restorative dentistry.

Right from day one of the programme, we will provide you with in-depth training in the latest endodontic techniques and skills, demonstrating both classic and contemporary ideas that you will fi nd immediately useful in your dental clinics.

All our lecturers are established endodontic clinicians who have years of experience of both teaching and carrying out endodontic treatments on a very regular basis. Our lecturers all have a passion for the subject of Endodontology, and this enthusiasm will come across in all our teaching sessions.

The programme is nicely balanced between didactic interactive seminars and ‘hands-on’ training using the latest simulated root canal technology. Emphasis is given within the programme to practical ‘hands-on’ sessions, using simulation in small groups, thus enabling us to give you individual feedback.

Your confi dence in cleaning, shaping and fi lling root canals will increase – and your practice will become more profi table and enjoyable.

Check our website at www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology for more details

■ ModulesOur modules cover all aspects of endodontology, from biology, through diagnosis, to diff erent treatment modalities, including the use of contemporary techniques and equipment such as the operating dental microscope.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/endodontology

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be taught using both interactive seminar discussions in small groups and extensively via ‘hands-on’ sessions. Group sizes will be limited to ensure the best possible experience for you.

The programme balance is refl ected in our diverse assessment strategy, which mixes academic requirements (small essays) with practical requirements and case presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsYou must be a qualifi ed dentist and, while experience is helpful, it isn’t essential. If your fi rst language is not English, then you must have IELTS at a minimum level of 6.5. Check our website for full details of the requirements.




module

Campus:Riverside Campus, Altrincham

and Warrington

Contact:Name: Mike Horrocks







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/global-health

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Global Health

Our MSc in Global Health is a programme of study designed to meet the health challenges facing low-income and high-income countries. It acknowledges that all countries, rich and poor, are at risk of health hazards due to growing globalisation.

At its core, global health is concerned with promoting and protecting the health of populations as a fundamental human right.

Our Global Health programme is ideal for those who wish to work for government health ministries, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), health-related research institutions, health protection agencies and environmental agencies.

The course mirrors our Faculty’s developing interest and commitment to national and international partnerships and collaboration on health issues in both high- and low-income countries. Examples of previous work include the Faculty’s involvement in developing the European Union Curricula on Human Seasonal Infl uenza, Legionella Prevention and Control, Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Impact in European Health Care Settings for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and the Faculty’s established partnership with the Church of Uganda’s Kisiizi Hospital and School of Nursing in Uganda.

■ ModulesThe range of modules available will off er you excellent opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as epidemiology, policy development and analysis, leadership, and collaborative and partnership working required to tackle determinants of health that transcend national boundaries.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/global-health

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur teaching strategy focuses on collaborative, cross-fertilization and experience-sharing learning. Teaching and learning methods will include critical refl ection on your own perceived experiences and the views of others in the context of direct experience, group discussion, tutorial support and peer review.

Our assessment strategies are designed to assess your knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills through, for example, written assignments, examinations, seminar presentations, refl ective accounts and interactive e-learning methods.

■ Entry RequirementsEntry requirements include a fi rst degree or equivalent experience. If English is not their fi rst language, applicants will need to have a minimum score of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575 (233).




module


Contact:Name: Andi Mabhala


Telephone: 07947 158562 /

01244 511024







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-improvement-and-wellbeing

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Health Improvement and Wellbeing

This programme meets the needs of national and international students from health and social care backgrounds who are engaged in improving the health and wellbeing of the population. Our course will help you to develop subject knowledge, skills and expertise within the health improvement and wellbeing agenda, and to apply them within your workplace or area of interest.

By undertaking this programme you may increase your employability where additional knowledge in health improvement and wellbeing is desirable or essential. This may be applicable to many areas of potential employment within health, social, private and public sector organisations, nationally and internationally.

Our fl exible programme allows entry at an appropriate level and progression to a Masters degree. The design of the programme provides a framework into which Postgraduate Certifi cates or single modules may be incorporated.

Our course aims to produce practitioners who are able to think critically and question the underlying themes of the health improvement and wellbeing agenda, such as health, social and environmental inequalities and issues of social justice; epidemiology; health promotion; health protection; communicable and non-communicable diseases; commissioning; and mental health.

There will be opportunities to share experiences with other students either virtually or in the workplace. Please see our website for further details.

■ ModulesStudents completing the core modules of Health Improvement and Wellbeing, Promoting Public Health and Epidemiology or Inequalities in Health will obtain a Postgraduate Certifi cate. Students completing the above plus three option modules will obtain a Postgraduate Diploma.

On successful completion of the above and the Dissertation and Research Methods modules, students will obtain the MSc.

For a full list of modules, please see:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/health-improvement-and-wellbeing

■ Teaching and AssessmentInter-professional teaching and learning are essential to this programme. Strategies for learning include blended and e-learning approaches, lectures, group work, student-led seminars and individual tutorials.

Assessment is via coursework, portfolio, interactive e-learning, essays, examinations and seminar presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally hold a fi rst degree (second class honours or above) or equivalent qualifi cation.

Applicants must have a current and relevant workplace, or access to a relevant workplace during the period of study.

Overseas students whose fi rst language is not English will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifi cations.




module



Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Email:

[email protected]

Name: Frances Wilson


Telephone: 01244 511651







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/multi-method-therapy

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Multi-Method Therapy

Evidence-based brief interventions have been at the centre of healthcare policy for many years, but there is a growing awareness that not all individuals are responding to the existing approaches. The importance of using more than one therapeutic approach is thus gaining ground; the emphasis being on the individual practitioner developing and using a multi-method approach.

The focus of our programme is on the application of skills to the practice area and, as such, you will exit with an award that will be of high practical value.

Our practice team have a wide range of clinical skills and therapeutic backgrounds that will be used throughout the course, ensuring that you will exit with knowledge and skills in brief, group and creative interventions, as well as family and cognitive behavioural approaches.

■ ModulesThe full MA programme starts with a core module providing an overview of the multi-method framework and key aspects of psychological therapies.

There are four therapy modules broadly encompassing the following approaches:

• Brief, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing

• Creative, including the use of art, visualisation and writing

• Family, including work with adults, children and couples

• 3rd-wave CBT, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance

There is also the option of substituting one of the therapy modules for an independent study module which will facilitate exploration of an area of therapeutic interest.

Finally, there is a further core module that will draw on refl ection, supervision and case studies to develop integration before the fi nal dissertation module.

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment takes a variety of forms appropriate to the modules, including case studies, refl ective accounts and demonstration of skills application.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must hold a professional qualifi cation in the fi eld of health/social care (e.g. OT, nursing, counselling and social work).

Applicants must be working in a clinical setting with access to both a client group and a clinical supervisor, and they must provide evidence of their ability to study at Level 7.

Applicants will also be subject to interview and CRB clearance.

Any applicants not currently in employment will need to arrange a work placement in order to carry out the practical elements of the programme.




module


Contact:Name: Mandy Drake


Telephone: 01925 534310


Course Duration:Part-time only:

MA: 3-6 years






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/non-medical-prescribing and www.nmplearningnw.org

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Non-Medical Prescribing

The changing face of the NHS has led to many healthcare professionals extending their roles. Non-Medical Prescribing is an extended role for suitable qualifi ed nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals. Qualifi cation as a Non-Medical Prescriber aff ords patients quicker access to medicines and a more holistic approach to their healthcare.

We off er a Non-Medical Prescribing course which employs a blended learning approach that is appealing to the busy healthcare professional of today.

The design and structure of our course provides fl exibility of study in order for you to tailor your learning to suit your needs. Key to our blended learning approach are the University’s excellent library and IT facilities. You will be able to access the learning materials provided in an electronic format at places and times that fi t around your work and lifestyle.

This Non-Medical Prescribing course meets rigorous professional and academic standards, and prepares the qualifi ed healthcare professional for an extended and enhanced role, which will improve service to patients and give greater job satisfaction through holistic care provision.

■ ModulesThis 40-credit programme consists of two 20-credit modules covering aspects of pharmacology, consultation, examination and prescribing practice.

The modules employ shared learning by nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Both modules must be taken contemporaneously and successfully completed in order for you to register as a non-medical prescriber.

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/non-medical-prescribing

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur course structure employs an interactive mix of e-learning, supervised practice days and taught contact days at University, building a fl exible, blended learning approach.

Assessment involves a 4,000-word portfolio addressing course learning outcomes, a pharmacology and drug calculation examination, evaluation of competence in practice with a designated medical prescriber, and an OSCE assessment with viva.

■ Entry RequirementsThe applicant must:• be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (nurses and midwives), or the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacists), or the Health Professions Council (relevant allied health professionals)• be professionally practising in an environment where there is an identifi ed need for the individual to regularly prescribe• be able to demonstrate support from their employer/sponsor/designated medical practitioner• have at least three years’ relevant post-qualifi cation experience• have up-to-date clinical, pharmacological knowledge relevant to area of prescribing.


Start Date:September 2013 / March 2014


module

Campus:Riverside, Leighton, Warrington,

Wirral (Clatterbridge), on a

rotational basis


Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Email:

[email protected]

Course Duration:Part-time: 6 months

Qualifications/Exit Awards:Practice Certifi cate

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology

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Oncology for Health and Social Care Practitioners

One in three people are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime. It is essential, therefore, that health and social care practitioners, researchers, managers and educators have a sound understanding of key factors that infl uence cancer care in order to positively promote quality in practice.

This unique course seeks to support the development of the role of practitioners who are involved in direct or indirect provision of cancer services by stimulating refl ection on the relationship between context, evidence and their own practice.

Our course focuses on both the needs of individuals aff ected by cancer and the wider infl uences on service provision in order to:• promote a critical understanding of the impact of cancer on those aff ected by the disease• help practitioners to develop strategies to eff ect quality cancer care at individual and organisational levels.

The emphasis on communication promotes recognition of the crucial role of eff ective communication in cancer and palliative care, and its application within the work environment. This is refl ected in the opportunity to undertake the nationally accredited Advanced Communication Skills Training programme as part of our course.

For further details, please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology

■ ModulesThe programme is modular in design and requires successful completion of three 20-credit modules at Level 7. These focus on measures to improve the experiences of people living with and beyond cancer, the infl uence of context on cancer care, and the application of eff ective communication skills in practice.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/oncology

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of teaching and learning methods, including experiential learning, role play, discussion, lectures, e-learning, blended learning, directed and self-directed learning, interactive demonstrations, seminar presentations and refl ection.

Assessment strategies are also varied and include essays, reports, critiques, contribution to discussion board, seminar presentations and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination.

■ Entry RequirementsThis programme supports widening access and applications from interested practitioners are encouraged.

Applicants must be:• health and social care professionals or practitioners whose role involves promoting quality services and interventions for people aff ected by cancer• able to provide evidence of ability to study at Level 7.




module

Campus:Riverside Campus (3 modules)

Clatterbridge Campus (1 module)

Contact:Name: Debbie Wyatt


Telephone: 01244 511657




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-nursing

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Professional Nursing

This programme is designed for professional nurse clinicians, policy makers and managers who qualifi ed overseas. It aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and approaches to develop and deliver eff ective nursing practice. Internationally there is a high demand for dedicated, caring individuals who can make a signifi cant diff erence to people’s lives.

The programme will be delivered at our Riverside Campus, based in the heart of the historic city of Chester.

As a student at the University of Chester you will have extensive resources available to you, including 24-hour library access, an International Department, an International Welfare Offi cer, English language classes, and study support, to name but a few.

Our programme is designed to meet the criteria set by professional organisations and the Quality Assurance Agency. The programme is predominantly theoretically based, with the exception of the Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP), which is equally divided between theoretical study and practice. The ONP is optional within this course, but off ers you a unique opportunity to practice your nursing skills in an international context.

■ ModulesThe course contains six taught modules (20 credits per module), three of which are core and three of which are optional. You will engage with knowledge at the forefront of international nursing practice, including clinical skills, leadership and research. The option modules will allow you to structure the programme of study to meet your own career aspirations.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-nursing

■ Teaching and AssessmentThere are a range of assessment strategies that refl ect the individual module content. For example, in Clinical Context of Nursing, you will undertake an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. The focus is on recognising that you will be expected to lead and develop nursing practice within an international context.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must:• be registered as nurses overseas• have at least one year’s post-qualifying experience• have academic qualifi cations to degree level (120 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6 equivalent)• meet the UK Border Agency requirement for all students to have the appropriate visa• meet all NMC requirements for practice in the United Kingdom• where appropriate, meet the NMC requirements for the ONP.




module


Contact:Name: Alan Massey


Telephone: 01925 534226



Part-time: 2 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-studies

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Professional Studies

This is a fl exible modular programme, which off ers opportunities to tailor the choice of modules to suit the needs of health and social care professionals in an ever-changing working environment.

Increasingly, Masters degrees are becoming a requirement for practitioners working at a higher level in health and social care. These posts often integrate a range of roles and challenges, including management and education, as well as direct client care.

This programme off ers an opportunity for you to integrate your studies to meet the diff ering demands of modern job roles, and to tailor your choice of modules to meet these needs and your individual interests.

■ ModulesThe programme has three core modules:

• Research

• Leadership, Development and Change

• Dissertation

For the Dissertation, you have a choice of the traditional research module or a Work Based Learning Project.

You may choose modules from any postgraduate programme within the Faculty for the remaining 80 credits. There may be opportunities to transfer in credits undertaken at other higher education institutions.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/professional-studies

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is by a variety of methods. Some modules are taught via e-learning, others a mix of e-learning and classroom teaching, others by tutorials or work based learning.

You will undertake a range of assessments, including practical assessments, essays, refl ective writing, presentations and work based learning.

■ Entry RequirementsTo enter the programme, you need a recordable professional qualifi cation in the health and social care fi eld, and will normally hold a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:1 honours) or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants who have evidence of other appropriate experience or learning.




module


Contact:Name: Sue Phillips


Telephone: 01244 512275








For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health

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Public Health

This multidisciplinary programme is likely to be attractive to both medical and non-medical graduates who are currently working in the broad fi eld of public health and health improvement, and those interested in improving health and wellbeing in the population, preventing disease and reducing inequalities in health.

With the increasing emphasis on health protection, promotion and disease prevention, a variety of new career opportunities have been generated for people with a postgraduate qualifi cation in public health.

The Public Health Skills and Career Framework (UK) has been used to defi ne and organise the core areas of knowledge and relevant skills into the fi ve core modules. Thus, all of the key public health competency areas are embedded into the programme.

Even if your academic background is not directly in public health we would encourage you to apply, particularly if you are working in the public health, social or community sectors in some capacity.

■ ModulesThe programme is modular; each module is worth 20 credits at Level 7. You will have 200 hours of learning per module, which includes approximately 30 hours of direct contact.

The areas of study will include contemporary public health issues and evidence-based public health, including concepts, principles and methods of evaluation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health

■ Teaching and AssessmentA variety of teaching and assessment methods will be used to assess your understanding. Teaching strategies will include e-learning, seminars and group work.

Formative assessment will include self- and peer assessment. Summative assessment will include the submission of essays, analysis of case studies, data analyses and oral presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsNormally, applicants should have an appropriate university degree or equivalent qualifi cation. Alternatively, applicants with relevant experience may be able to apply through the APEL route. Overseas applicants whose fi rst language is not English will need to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English language qualifi cations.




module


Contact:Name: Andi Mabhala


Telephone: 01244 511024 / 07947

158562







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/scphn

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Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

This is a Nursing and Midwifery approved programme for registration to the SCPHN register. The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice and is integrated across the duration of the course.

You will undertake the theoretical component at the University and the practical component in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a qualifi ed professional Practice Teacher from the chosen specialist pathway.

Pathways• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Health Visiting• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – School Nursing• Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Occupational Health

All students are required to attend University to obtain the theoretical elements of the course, and spend the equivalent time in clinical practice.

You will also spend three weeks gaining experience in an alternative practice setting that is considered either important or that may be a potential area of responsibility, even if not central to the defi ned area of practice.

There is a consolidating period of practice of ten weeks at the end of the programme, which will enable you to consolidate your education and competence in the practice fi eld.

■ ModulesYou will undertake fi ve core modules, which involve research, looking at health improvement and wellbeing, and developing an action plan to address a public health issue. Leadership and developing your own area of practice will also be addressed. Additionally, you will select two optional modules and a Dissertation (for the award of MSc).

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/scphn

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be exposed to a variety of theoretical and practice assessment methods which are designed to ensure that the content, outcomes and level of the modules are measured in a fair and transparent manner. Examples include assignments, exams, seminars, presentations and portfolios.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must be registered on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register for their chosen pathway. Ideally, practitioners will have a minimum of one year’s relevant post-registration experience and support from a sponsoring trust. Applicants must also meet the following academic requirements:• Successful completion of a degree in Nursing or a health-related fi eld, or equivalent• Successful completion of a mentorship module (desirable)




module


Contact:Name: Helen Carr


Telephone: 01925 534057






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/specialist-practice-community

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Specialist Practice Community

This programme provides opportunities for the development of a critically informed understanding of contemporary issues in community and primary care, and encourages an interprofessional approach to the study of Specialist Practice Community nursing.

This programme attracts postgraduate students from diverse clinical backgrounds.

The overarching aim of the programme is to produce a competent, independent community practitioner working at postgraduate level, capable of promoting the development and delivery of community nursing practice across a variety of settings.

Pathways include:• MSc Specialist Practice Community (District Nursing)• MSc Specialist Practice Community (Mental Health Nursing)• MSc Specialist Practice Community (Learning Disability Nursing)

The programme has been planned and developed in conjunction with stakeholders representing NHS organisations, which has resulted in a contemporary and high-quality programme whereby the integration of theory and practice is realised throughout.

The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice and this is integrated across the duration of the programme. You will undertake the theoretical component in the University, and undertake the practice component in a community setting under the supervision of a qualifi ed Mentor or Practice Teacher from the defi ned area of practice.

■ ModulesThe modules focus upon contemporary themes such as public health and leadership in addition to specialist practice. District nursing students undertake community nurse prescribing as a module.

You will also critically explore current political drivers which impact directly upon clinical practice.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/specialist-practice-community

■ Teaching and AssessmentThere are a range of teaching strategies used within the programme, such as lectures, tutorials and e-learning.

Practice is assessed via a Practice Learning Portfolio under the supervision of a qualifi ed Mentor or Practice Teacher. Modules are assessed in a variety of ways, e.g. examinations, assignments, presentations, oral examination and portfolio.

■ Entry Requirements• Registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register • Completion of a degree in nursing or a health-related fi eld • Normally, a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience • Successful completion of a Level 6 Mentorship module • Support from the sponsoring trust or organisation • Evidence of practice in a closely related area of specialism




module


Contact:Name: Irene Cooke


Telephone: 01925 534070


Course Duration:Full-time: 40 weeks




Applied Science (MRes)

This programme provides ideal training for students who wish to move on to a PhD programme, or for students who simply wish to undertake a signifi cant research project without any longer-term objective. The focus of this Masters by Research is on a research project in the student’s chosen discipline.

MRes Applied Science students take two taught modules at the start of the programme before moving to the research component. You will choose your main discipline before joining the course, and this might include one of the following: cancer biology, cardiovascular disease, immunology, infl ammation, diabetes research, computer modelling, nutrition, software development, sports sociology. You will also join a research team in the appropriate department.

Assessment is entirely through coursework. This culminates in the dissertation, which is assessed through your production of two publishable scientifi c articles. Our aim will be to develop these to publication if suitable – which would be an excellent start to your research career.

■ ModulesOur taught modules cover research methods appropriate to your chosen area of study and, if appropriate, practical skills. During these modules you will develop the research proposal with your supervisor, to ensure an early start on the research work itself.

■ Teaching and AssessmentTaught modules are delivered as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students in employment, both nationwide and internationally.

The research dissertation is assessed by the production of a substantial review paper and an academic research article suitable for publication in an appropriate research journal.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must hold an appropriate fi rst degree with a minimum of 2:1 honours, or hold appropriate professional qualifi cations and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Department/Faculty:Department of Biological

Sciences; Department of Clinical

Sciences; School of Computer

Science, Mathematics and

Business Computing;

Department of Sport and

Exercise Sciences



module


Contact:Applied Sciences

Telephone: 01244 513197


Name: Professor John Williams


Email:

[email protected]



Qualifications/Exit Awards:MRes

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

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Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Health and Social Care

This programme is designed to facilitate the achievement of career aspirations by enabling development of professional knowledge and skills.

Graduates will be scholarly professionals committed to eff ective practice development through innovation and transformational leadership. They will be change agents using their skills to facilitate better Health and Social Care services.

This is a multidisciplinary programme for professionals working in areas of Health and Social Care, refl ecting the changing workforce of the UK. There will be aspects of shared learning with students from the Faculty of Education and Children’s Services, and current students have found this stimulating and enjoyable.

The course will both anticipate and respond to your learning needs, being cognisant of your professional workplace and encouraging you to conduct work with a clear application to practice.

The programme is delivered by lecturers who can off er up-to-date research, scholarly activity, expertise and experience in Health and Social Care practice.

Our staff are experienced in supervising doctoral students on a variety of research areas, e.g. health and social policy, public health, sociology of health and illness, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disability, midwifery, social work, child health, community care and international health.

■ ModulesThe course comprises seven taught modules and a research thesis. Our modules are organised around two themes: advancing professional practice through research, and advancing professional practice through personal and organisational development. You will be encouraged to subject real-life professional issues to rigorous analytical examination.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dprof-hsc

■ Teaching and AssessmentThe teaching methods we use will engage you in active learning and include group seminars/lectures, student-led discussions, seminars, presentations, e-learning and action learning sets.

Assessment is through coursework, oral examination and thesis presentation. Coursework will include literature reviews, journal articles and analyses of professional matters.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should normally have a good honours degree (or equivalent) and a relevant Masters degree (usually completed within the fi ve-year period prior to entry), and normally at least two years’ post-qualifi cation experience.

Applicants will normally be working within health or social care and intending to continue within such practice.

Applicants from overseas are also welcome.




module

Campus:Riverside Campus and Chester

Campus

Contact:Name: Professor Elizabeth Mason-

Whitehead


Telephone: 01244 511640



Who is this for?This course is aimed at senior practitioners in the Health and Social Care sector.

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/dprof-hsc

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History and Archaeology

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Archaeology and Heritage Practice ........117

Archaeology of Death and Memory ........118

Military History .......................................119

Archaeology (MRes) ................................120

History (MRes) .........................................121

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

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History and ArchaeologyThe Department of History and Archaeology has a strong research culture, with staff regularly publishing books and journal articles. The quality of our research was recognised in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, with just under half of our work deemed to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas.

For History: medieval ecclesiastical history and the cities of Rome and Chester in the Middle Ages; the material culture of later medieval Europe; early modern British and European military and political history; popular culture, protest and politics in the 18th and 19th centuries; 20th-century German history; Fin de Siècle and 20th-century British socio-cultural history; and American-Soviet relations during the Cold War.

For Archaeology: the archaeology of early medieval Insular art; the environmental impact of archaeological field practices; landscape archaeology; and Anglo-Saxon, Viking and medieval mortuary practices.

Further information:Dr Keith McLayEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within History and Archaeology:

Archaeology and Heritage Practice

How is the archaeological past managed and interpreted in the UK today? Our MA in Archaeology and Heritage Practice will allow you to investigate and critically appraise the reality of how the heritage industry and museums communicate our history, focusing on archaeological sites and collections in the UK.

Our programme will enable you to explore how the past is managed and interpreted in contemporary society. The degree focuses on the situation in the UK in the context of wider European and global trends in cultural resource management.

Our course distinctively spans how the past is constructed in museums and a wide range of other heritage contexts. We focus on how archaeological heritage theory is put into operation, and we will give you the chance to gain advanced expertise in heritage debates and current applications. You will also have opportunities to develop your ideas and expertise through a research project and a research dissertation.

The programme will interest those who have fi rst degrees in archaeology, history and/or heritage, but is also ideal for all those who have an interest in how and why the past is relevant today.

More details can be found on our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-hp

■ ModulesYou will take Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the Past, which will introduce you to key debates and skills. The programme then comprises the specialist module Archaeological Heritage in Practice and a Research Project that will allow you to apply ideas and methods to a particular heritage site or museum. Together, these modules will prepare you for your Research Dissertation.

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is fl exible but is based upon lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and fi eld visits to archaeological and heritage sites.

Each taught module will be assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reports, reviews and projects. Your Research Dissertation will be between 16,000 and 18,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsA good second class honours degree or equivalent qualifi cation in archaeology or any relevant discipline is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.

Department/Faculty:Department of History and

Archaeology, Faculty of

Humanities



module


Contact:Name: Professor Howard Williams

Title: Professor of Archaeology

Telephone: 01244 512161

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-hp

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For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-dm

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Archaeology of Death and Memory

How and why have the dead been treated and commemorated so diff erently from prehistory to the present day? Our MA in Archaeology of Death and Memory is a unique course exploring the complex history of death and memory from the hunter-gatherer societies of the Palaeolithic to recent times.

Our course is an exciting, cross-period postgraduate programme of global application. It will allow you to study and gain advanced expertise in the study of death, burial and commemoration in the human past, shedding light on debates and concerns of our present day.

The course focuses on archaeology but is uniquely cross-disciplinary. You will explore debates that connect archaeology to research themes shared across the humanities and social sciences, including studies of ritual, the body, material culture, memory and mortality. Consequently, this degree will interest those with fi rst degrees in archaeology or history, and also those with backgrounds in other disciplines.

More details can be found on our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/archaeology-dm

■ ModulesYou will take Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the Past, which will introduce you to key debates and skills. The programme then comprises three specialist modules: Mortuary Archaeology, Archaeologies of Memory and Archaeologies of the Body. Together, these fi ve modules will prepare you for your Research Dissertation.

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is fl exible but is primarily based upon lectures, seminars and individual tutorials.

The taught core modules are assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsA good second class honours degree or equivalent qualifi cation in archaeology or any relevant discipline is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.



Humanities



module




Telephone: 01244 512161

Email:

[email protected]






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Military History

Our MA in Military History seeks to explain why wars occur, to highlight how warfare has changed through the ages, and to show how the military interacts with wider human society.

The programme explores military history and the history of warfare, within both a European and a global context. This broad historical narrative will provide you with the opportunity to explore specifi c military themes in depth, to understand the form and nature of warfare through the ages, and to contribute to the wider academic debate on the relationship between the military and society.

The County of Cheshire and the City of Chester have had a long association with the British military, and there is a wide range of relevant and accessible source material relating to the study of military history and warfare deposited locally and in the wider North West region. Also, our Department has close links with the Cheshire Military Museum, and sponsors an annual series of research lectures – the Military Miscellany.

This postgraduate degree off ers you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for a wide range of careers in the heritage/museum industry, journalism, law, teaching, management/administration and the Services.

■ ModulesAlongside a Research Dissertation, there are two core modules, which off er a historical survey of western warfare and research skills and methodology in history, and three options chosen from two chronological groups: medieval/early modern and modern history. Module topics run from fortifi cations in the landscape and colonial warfare, to civil war and remembrance.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/military-history

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is fl exible but is based upon lectures, seminars, workshops and individual tutorials.

Each taught module will be assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reports, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be between 16,000 and 18,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsA good second class honours degree in any relevant discipline or an equivalent qualifi cation is required. Credit exemption may be given for appropriate certifi cated or experiential learning undertaken or completed within the previous fi ve years.



Humanities



module


Contact:Name: Dr John Doran


Telephone: 01244 512154



Part-time: 2 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/military-history

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Archaeology (MRes)

Our MRes in Archaeology off ers an excellent opportunity to conduct original archaeological research into a chosen topic and become profi cient in advanced research skills and project management. It also provides ideal preparation for PhD research and valuable training for a career in the archaeology and heritage sectors.

Our programme provides a thorough grounding in the current archaeological theory and method, and will lead to the completion of a 28,000-word Research Dissertation.

We off er supervision in a broad range of archaeological and heritage subjects and topics for Britain and neighbouring regions. Our areas of research expertise include the history and theory of archaeology; mortuary archaeology; archaeologies of memory, materiality and material culture; art and aesthetics; stone sculpture; and literary heritage.

For a full list of tutors’ research specialisms and published and ongoing work, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/history-archaeology/staff

■ ModulesYou will take two taught modules – Research Skills in Archaeology and Investigating the Past. Together, both modules will prepare you with the skills and knowledge required in research methods and current debates in archaeological theory and method, as preparation for undertaking work on the Research Dissertation.


The two taught core modules are assessed by means of written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays, reviews and oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsA good second class honours degree or an equivalent qualifi cation is required in Archaeology or any relevant discipline. Applicants will also be required to produce up to 300 words describing their research topic, and attend an interview.



Humanities



module




Telephone: 01244 512161

Email:

[email protected]




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History (MRes)

Our MRes in History off ers an excellent opportunity to extend your range and depth of historical knowledge alongside your profi ciency in research and project management. It is ideal preparation for a PhD in History as well as a valuable qualifi cation for those pursing a wide range of careers.

At the heart of the MRes in History is an extended dissertation which you are free to design around your own historical interests and the Department’s research specialisms. To help you develop your project, the programme will provide you with a thorough grounding in the methodology of historical research and an overview of the literature relevant to your research.

The Department can off er supervision in a broad range of historical periods, subjects and topics. Our research specialisms range from the medieval through to the modern, from the Papacy in the 11th and 12th centuries to American-Soviet relations during the Cold War, and encompass British, continental European and American History.

The Department has a strong research culture, with just under half of our work recognised in the national 2008 Research Assessment Exercise as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in terms of originality, signifi cance and rigour.

For details of tutors’ published and ongoing research, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/departments/history-archaeology/staff

■ ModulesAlongside the Research Dissertation on an individual topic chosen by you, there are two core modules – Research Methods and Skills and Approaches to Historiography. Both core modules are designed to immerse you in the skills of historical research and literature review as preparation for undertaking work on the Dissertation.


The two taught core modules are assessed via written coursework of approximately 4,000 words, comprising essays and reviews, as well as oral presentations. Your Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsA 2:1 honours degree or an equivalent qualifi cation is required in History or any relevant discipline. Applicants will be required to produce up to 300 words describing their research topic, and attend an interview.



Humanities



module


Contact:Name: Dr Tim Grady


Telephone: 01244 512164





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

Law

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

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

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Established in 2004, the University of Chester Law School is at the cutting edge of legal education with an optimistic, forward-looking atmosphere – ideal for those wishing to undertake innovative research.

As a postgraduate student pursuing a research degree at the School of Law, you will benefit from both the research and supervisory experience offered by our staff members. Research activity in the School principally surrounds socio-legal research in the fields of: family law; criminal law; criminal justice; and the development of legal education. Current postgraduate work includes a study of the implementation of restorative justice within criminal justice systems. We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in these general areas.

Further information:Dr Kathryn DuttonEmail: [email protected] HunterEmail: [email protected]

LawFind out more below about research opportunities within Law:

Crime and Justice

Our MA in Crime and Justice is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time modular programme, which is designed for students wishing to develop specialist knowledge of cutting-edge issues in criminology and criminal justice, and for those wishing to pursue a research career in the fi eld.

The main aims of our programme are:• to provide opportunities for you to study a range of current issues in criminology and criminal justice and to write a substantial piece of academic work• to enable you to examine the social dimensions of crime and criminal justice and the treatment of diverse groups within the criminal justice context• to enable you to examine critically the role and function of the criminal justice process and criminal justice policy-making, with reference to the global context• to provide an opportunity for you to develop an understanding of the application of criminological and criminal justice principles to issues of law enforcement and off ender management• to provide broadly based social science research training, with specialist training in criminological and criminal justice research• to provide you with a wide range of transferable and professional employment-related skills.

■ ModulesCore modules include Understanding Justice, Delivering Justice, Quantitative Criminological Research, and Professional and Research Skills.

Optional modules may include Victims of Crime, Independent Study Module and Gender, Crime and Justice. These may be subject to change at short notice.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/crime-and-justice

■ Teaching and AssessmentAssessment strategies vary according to the module, but may include essays, exams, research portfolios and student presentations. You will be required to submit a Dissertation in order to achieve the award of MA.

We also put an emphasis on peer discussion and feedback throughout the programme.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants are required to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree in criminology or a closely related discipline (e.g. sociology, law). Applications are also welcomed from individuals who have extensive professional experience in a relevant discipline.

Applicants may be asked to attend an interview with the programme team.

Department/Faculty:Department of Social Studies

and Counselling, Faculty of Social

Science



module


Contact:Name: Dr Paul Taylor


Telephone: 01244 512232



Part-time: 2 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/crime-and-justice

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LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies

This programme is designed for students with a legal background who wish to pursue further study and research into legal topics of contemporary interest. Those completing the LLM will have become competent and independent minded, and be able to use these skills in the legal sector or elsewhere.

The Chester Law School is located on the fi rst fl oor of our Westminster Building, and during our programme you will have access to a number of lecture and seminar rooms, including a Mooting Court. The aim of the programme is to off er you an opportunity to obtain detailed knowledge and a critical awareness of current legal issues in a variety of legal areas. We will deliver the programme on a half day each week over two semesters of 12 weeks, with induction taking place in mid-September, and the course includes optional modules on advanced advocacy; law in literature and fi lm; employment and discrimination law; criminal law; and medical law. This LLM should appeal to those wanting to enhance their prospects of a legal career and also those already qualifi ed and working who want to enhance their professional skills and status, and it is intended that CPD points will be available in these circumstances.

■ ModulesInitially you will study three compulsory modules, including Research Skills and Methods, The Common Law Tradition, and The International Legal System. You will then have a choice of specialised modules, and will complete a supervised dissertation. For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/llm

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will learn via a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and audiovisual presentations, supplemented by private study. Assessment will be by written coursework including a fi nal dissertation of 15,000 words, as well as group or individual interviews or presentations, and time-constrained assessments or exams.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants need a minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in law, or a combined law degree. Alternatively, they may have completed the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) or Level 6 CILEX. Credit exemption may be given for certifi ed or experiential learning taken during the previous fi ve years.

Department/Faculty:Chester Law School,




module


Contact:Name: Wendy Steel


Telephone: 01244 513434




Qualifications/Exit Awards:LLM



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/llm

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If you are considering postgraduate study with us, then we recommend that you

come and visit us fi rst. We off er a number of ways to view our campuses and sites,

including postgraduate-specifi c events.

To book a visit to our campuses and sites, or for further details, please go to:

www.chester.ac.uk/visit

Alternatively, please call us on 01244 512800 or email us at [email protected]

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We look forwardto meeting you!

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work

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Clinical Counselling ................................131

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies ........132

Counselling Studies .................................133

Counselling Supervision .........................134

Family and Child Psychology .................135

Foundation Course in Counselling .........136

Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theoryand Research ............................................137

Interpersonal Psychology .......................138

Principles in Cognitive andBehavioural Approaches..................... 139

Psychological Trauma .............................140

Psychology (Conversion) .........................141

Social Work ...............................................142

Therapeutic Practice forPsychological Trauma .............................143

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

The people-centred professional postgraduate programmes below have been developed to equip you with a fuller understand of individuals, what dictates their behaviour, what carries meaning, how they relate to society, and what therapies may be applied to specific problems.

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PsychologyIn the Department of Psychology, you will be offered research supervision in a wide range of areas, including possibilities for inter-disciplinary approaches. We also work closely with a range of external partners including the local police, local schools and the NHS, to allow for more applied psychology projects to be undertaken where appropriate. Our postgraduate research students have access to excellent facilities and are supported not only by a supervision team, but by joining our departmental research groups: animal behaviour and evolution; cognition and emotion; health and well-being; psychosocial oncology; and social and developmental psychology.

Areas of particular interest are: psychology as applied to cancer and end-of-life care, pregnancy and childbirth, communication technologies (such as Facebook), bullying in schools, and the recognition of emotion in voices and faces. Interest is welcome from applicants interested in any area of psychology, but we are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research in one of our areas of specialism.

Further information:Nick Hulbert-WilliamsEmail: [email protected]

Within the Department of Social Studies and Counselling there is a vibrant research culture with staff engaging in research of both national and international significance. Research and scholarship has developed and flourished around a number of key areas in the Department, including: Criminology, Sociology, Politics, Counselling and Psychological Trauma.

The Department is also proactive in developing and disseminating research through a research seminar series and a dedicated departmental research group.

As a research student, you will have access to expert supervisors, will be able to make full use of our library facilities, will have access to specialist software for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and will be encouraged to attend regular departmental and faculty-level research seminars and workshops.

The Department warmly welcomes enquiries from potential MPhil and PhD students interested in any of our research areas. As part of the application process students are required to present a detailed research proposal. Please contact Peter Cox at [email protected] to discuss the availability of appropriate supervision.

Further information:Dr Peter CoxEmail: [email protected]

Social Studies and Counselling

Find out more below about research opportunities within Psychology, Counselling and Social Work:

Clinical Counselling

There is increasing recognition that the complexities of modern life give rise to many situations in which counselling can be of value. Counsellors are able to develop particular qualities in relationship with others, enabling individuals to discover their own resources for a more creative, optimistic and autonomous way of being.

Our Clinical Counselling course builds on the University’s reputation of off ering quality professional training in counselling for a number of years. The programme is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and our MA is one of a few accredited MA courses in a university setting in the country. The course refl ects the ethos of the person-centred approach to counselling, although there is the opportunity to explore other established approaches.

Our programme follows a modular structure and is delivered over three years on a part-time basis for one full day a week. Integral to the programme are an away day, residential weekends, 20 hours of personal counselling, 150 hours of supervised counselling practice, and 50 hours of administration in an approved placement.

You will have the opportunity to produce a small scale research study in an area of interest in the fi eld of counselling.

■ ModulesThe three modules in Year 1 will provide you with an opportunity to develop your understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature of the counselling process.

Year 2 builds on the learning in Year 1, with the addition of a practice placement, and will provide you with a critical appreciation of a number of issues relevant to counselling practice.

In Year 3, you will be given the opportunity to develop your understanding of and appreciation for practitioner research.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-counselling

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of learning methods, including interactive seminars, small and large group interaction, residential weekends, experiential exercises, and student presentations.

Each module, excluding the dissertation, is assessed via coursework of 5,000 words or an equivalent. The coursework will take the form of such mediums as essays, case studies and reports.

■ Entry RequirementsA foundation course or a certifi cate in counselling; an undergraduate degree, professional qualifi cation or equivalent.


and Counselling,


Start Date:October 2013


module


Contact:Name: Dr Valda Swinton


Telephone: 01244 512036






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/clinical-counselling

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For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cognitive-behavioural-therapies

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Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies

Our MSc in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies (CBT) is aimed at experienced mental health professionals who wish to become accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapists.

Our course is one of the leading CBT programmes in the UK, and is fully accredited (Level 2 Accreditation) by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

The MSc in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies is a rigorous, challenging and highly rewarding clinical skills training programme.

You will develop and demonstrate the core competences outlined in the BABCP core curriculum reference document (BABCP 2010). This aim is achieved through the provision of skills training workshops and clinical supervision by the experienced, skilled and BABCP-accredited University CBT programme team.

You will have the opportunity to be trained in the use of empirically supported treatments, observe expert clinical demonstrations, and receive constructive feedback on your developing clinical competence.

You will also develop the research competences required to ensure that your clinical interventions are based upon the best available scientifi c evidence.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will have satisfi ed the requirements of BABCP minimum training standards, and be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation.

■ ModulesYear 1 will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to assess, classify, formulate and treat adults with depression and anxiety disorders under clinical supervision.

Year 2 will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with patients with complex clinical presentations. You will also design, plan and conduct an original piece of research.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/cognitive-behavioural-therapies

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be trained through the use of lectures, experiential skills training workshops, and group and individual clinical supervision.

You will be assessed via essays, case studies, clinical assessments, and an original piece of research.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will:• have a core professional training, or demonstrate their eligibility through the BABCP knowledge, skills, and attitudes pathway• have a minimum of one day a week in face-to-face therapy practice in the role of trainee cognitive behaviour therapist• have in place suitable BABCP-accredited external supervision arrangements• have a good science-based degree or a core professional training with research training experience.

Applicants will also be required to attend an interview.

Department/Faculty:Department of Psychology,




module


Contact:Name: Nicholas Hool


Telephone: 01244 513479






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-studies

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Counselling Studies

The need for continuing professional development is widely recognised as an integral part of the counsellor’s professional life. Our MA in Counselling Studies aims to address this need by providing the opportunity for you to increase your understanding of counselling theory, broaden your competencies, develop your research skills, and enhance your self-development.

Our programme provides a challenging and supportive learning community and seeks to create a climate characterised by trust, sharing and risk taking. The course is highly participative and debates within the counselling fi eld are rigorously addressed. We off er an innovative and distinctive structure, combining core and elective modules with dissertation research. This provides a broad yet in-depth programme, enabling you to enhance your academic, professional and personal development. The focus is on arriving at your own synthesis of learning, developing original insights and refl ecting on implications for your professional counselling practice.

Past students have attested to the value of our programme for broadening their career horizons and enhancing their academic opportunities. Some excellent dissertations of publishable quality have been produced, and our graduates are now in a range of challenging and infl uential counselling positions. A number of graduates have also progressed to doctoral studies.

■ ModulesCore modules focus on the use of self in counselling; major counselling approaches; group work theory and its applications; debates regarding the social and political context of counselling; and research expertise. Electives include Counselling Young People, Post-Traumatic Stress, Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling and Expressive Arts Therapies.

For a full list of modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-studies

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching methods are varied and highly interactive, and include a combination of lectures, group work, debates, seminar presentations, experiential activities and independent research.

Learning is assessed by essays, case studies, seminar presentations, portfolios of work and refl exive reports. There are no examinations.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants are expected to possess:• a Diploma in Counselling, or equivalent qualifi cation• a minimum of 120 hours’ supervised counselling practice• evidence of current supervised counselling practice in a paid or voluntary capacity• an undergraduate degree or other evidence of being able to meet the academic requirements of the programme.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview.



Science



module


Contact:Name: Dr Rita Mintz


Telephone: 01244 512038







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-supervision

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Counselling Supervision

Our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Counselling Supervision provides advanced professional training for experienced and qualifi ed practitioners who wish to extend their role to supervision of other counsellors.

The University of Chester has a well-established reputation for training in the fi eld of counselling. As a consequence, this course attracts high-calibre students with experience in a wide range of settings, which creates a rich learning community. This valuable resource is fully used, off ering a structured and supportive framework in which you, as an experienced practitioner, can expand your confi dence and competence in the area of supervision.

The academic aspects of our course are combined with the opportunity for you to develop practical experience.

On completion of the Counselling Supervision programme, you will be well prepared to apply for accreditation as a supervisor by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

■ ModulesThrough the study of existing theoretical models of supervision, you will be encouraged to develop a personal model of supervision that fi ts with your own orientation, training, philosophical stance and work setting, while meeting the ethical, professional and legal obligations as a supervisor.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling-supervision

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of teaching and learning strategies, with some didactic teaching. The main emphasis is on small group work, discussion, skills practice and a range of experiential activities.

You will be assessed through three 5,000-word assignments at Level 7. These focus on both theory and practice.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will be qualifi ed to Diploma level as counsellors, and will normally have a fi rst degree or other evidence of their ability to meet the academic requirements of the programme, e.g. an equivalent professional qualifi cation. Applicants must also have completed 400 hours of supervised practice.

Other applicants may be considered on the basis of their potential to undertake study at postgraduate level.



Science



module


Contact:Name: Anne Le’Surf


Telephone: 01244 511060


Course Duration:Part-time: 1 year


For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology-part-time

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Family and Child Psychology

Our exciting programme focuses on the changing family, and the impact of diverse family systems on children’s psycho-social development. Furthermore, our programme off ers the opportunity to study the interface between family and child psychology and social policy, making its content relevant to students with diverse career objectives.

Our programme has a heavily applied focus and, in addition to the substantive family and child psychology modules, we have modules that focus on research methods and professional issues. You will be trained in the theory and practice of research in applied settings by an enthusiastic team who have a background in research with children and families. In developing the programme, we emphasised employability skills, and therefore you will fi nd a range of professional and practical skills embedded in the modules.

The course is aimed at graduates from the social sciences in the UK and overseas who wish to develop their conceptual knowledge of family and child psychology. It is also aimed at early and mid-career professionals working in the fi elds of health, education, social welfare and social policy. Finally, it is aimed at individuals wishing to develop skills in research methodologies and in undertaking applied research.

■ ModulesThere are three elements to our programme. Firstly, the substantive modules explore issues such as child development and the changing family. Secondly, the research methods and advanced skills modules will help you to develop a range of practical and professional skills. Thirdly, you will carry out a piece of original research.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology andwww.chester.ac.uk/pg/family-child-psychology-part-time

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be taught via small group lectures, seminars, practical workshops, discussion groups, online activities and individual tutorials, allowing you to engage fully with the material you are learning.

You will be assessed mainly through coursework, including essays, reports, research proposals, presentations, critical refl ection and an open-book class test.

■ Entry RequirementsGenerally we require a fi rst degree (minimum 2:2) in psychology, or other social science degrees that contain an acceptable component of psychology.

Applications from professionals working with children and families and who have degrees in other areas will also be considered on an individual basis.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Julian Lloyd


Telephone: 01244 513483







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/shortcourse/counselling

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Foundation Course in Counselling

Our Foundation Course in Counselling off ers an introduction to counselling and may be pursued as a ‘standalone’ introduction or as a precursor to further study. The course provides a broad understanding of the major theoretical infl uences on counselling practice and an introduction to the basic skills of counselling.

The Foundation Course is an established programme of initial training that will provide you with life skills, personal development and knowledge of counselling theory that you can use in your work role or use to form the basis for further training in counselling.

The course is a 15-week programme that runs twice yearly beginning in October and March. It will introduce you to a variety of models and theories about the ‘human condition’, and will encourage refl ection and discussion of these ideas. There will be the opportunity to develop the basic skills of counselling, with emphasis on the use of active listening in both the working and social environment, as well as increased self-awareness.

Completing the 15-week programme is a prerequisite to be eligible to apply for our MA in Clinical Counselling programme.

■ ModulesThe Foundation Course in Counselling module examines the diff erence between counselling and helping, as well as the main schools of counselling, developmental psychology, personal development, and professional ethics. Helping practice is in triad groups, involving an observer role.

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of teaching and learning methods, including seminars, discussion and experiential exercises.

There is a 4,000-word assignment for those students wishing to apply for the MA in Clinical Counselling.

■ Entry RequirementsThere are no specifi c entry requirements for this course.

However, if you wish to apply for the MA in Clinical Counselling, you will be required to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or other professional qualifi cation.

For more information about the MA in Clinical Counselling, please see page 131.



Science

Start Date:October 2013 / March 2014


module


Contact:Name: Dr Valda Swinton


Telephone: 01244 512036


Course Duration:Part-time: 15 weeks

Qualifications/Exit Awards:Attendance Certifi cate

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy

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Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory and Research

There is considerable concern that the needs of mental health service users from Black and Minority Ethnic groups are not being consistently met. At the same time there has been a re-evaluation of the relationship between psychotherapy and traditional healers. This academic programme will support an exploration of these issues across a range of psychotherapy models.

Studying this programme will off er you a unique opportunity to explore the issues in the emerging fi eld of intercultural psychotherapy. Our course is the only Masters programme outside of London in this fi eld and, on graduation, you will be well placed to develop a career path in the provision of culturally sensitive mental health services.

Our programme draws on the skills and expertise of a range of staff from within the University of Chester. You will be provided with an exciting opportunity to study and explore diff erent psychotherapy models, including cognitive behavioural therapy, art psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. This will be enlivened by drawing on experts within the fi eld who, as visiting lecturers, will be able to share their experience and research with you.

The course also off ers you the opportunity to use established models to refl ect on your own cultural values and how these impact on your communication styles.

You will be encouraged to pursue areas of interest to you, which may include research and exploration into the practices of traditional healers, as well as the practices of Western psychotherapies.

Please note that this course does not lead to a professional qualifi cation.

■ ModulesOur modules refl ect a cultural competence approach to psychotherapy. They include self-refl ection of your own cultural values; appreciation of non-Western approaches to health and healing; and exploration of culturally sensitive psychotherapy. The modules are informed by research across a range of disciplines.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching and learning will draw on the diversity of experiences and ideas that the students will bring. Our lecturers use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. You will also have individual support for your assignments.

For assessment information, please see:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/intercultural-psychotherapy

■ Entry RequirementsTo study this course, applicants will have a fi rst degree in a related subject.


Start Date:January 2013 / September 2014


module


Contact:Name: Matt Bowen


Telephone: 01244 511961







For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/interpersonal-psychology

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Interpersonal Psychology

The area of interpersonal psychology is both conceptually and theoretically broad and strongly applicable to ‘real-world’ settings.

Understanding the dynamics and behaviours that occur in interactions can assist individuals in their own relationships within social and professional contexts, as well as enhancing their self-understanding.

This MSc is a new, exciting course exploring an area that will be attractive to individuals who are interested in both enhancing their skills and developing their knowledge of this fascinating and diverse area of psychology.

Our programme focuses on applications of theory and practice at both personal and professional levels, and on critically examining how research in these fi elds can aid in understanding and enhancing interactions in both spheres.

The nature of the course means that it will be very focused on the most contemporary understandings and theoretical trends in this fi eld. Using an acclaimed range and breadth of teaching and assessment, you will cover the foundations of interpersonal psychology, as well as applications in personal and professional life.

The course also features a core of specialist modules in research, which are designed to equip you with both cutting-edge knowledge and an excellent range of skills to use in your current or future work.

■ ModulesYou will study the foundations of interpersonal psychology and how interactions with others shape the people we become. You will also cover how our relationships with others infl uence our personal and professional lives. In addition, you will be given a thorough grounding in research methods and in the specialist skills that support these.

For a full list of available modules, please see:www.chester.ac.uk/interpersonal-psychology

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a wide range of teaching methods, ranging from lectures and small group seminars, to tutorials and one-to-one sessions. We support this with our Virtual Learning Environment and the use of social media and other allied technologies.

We will assess your work via coursework, including essays, critical reviews and reports, and via presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants will normally possess an honours degree in psychology (minimum 2:2) or other related disciplines. Exceptionally, consideration will be given to those with commensurate professional qualifi cations or experience, where there is evidence of ability to carry out research at postgraduate level. For more information, please see our website.

Department/Faculty:Faculty of Social Science



module


Contact:Name: Dr Paul Rodway


Telephone: 01244 511412







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Principles in Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used psychological therapies. This course provides a basic introduction to theory and skills in CBT, and has been specifi cally designed for those who want to progress onto our BABCP-accredited training courses.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Chester is a highly regarded centre for CBT training. Our core academic staff work alongside a large group of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists who contribute extensively to this course. As such, the course is grounded in practical application and the latest evidence-base knowledge and information.

Our course will provide you with a critical awareness of theory and practical skills necessary for CBT. Those registering for the MSc award will have the opportunity to carry out a substantial CBT-related research project. Although this course won’t equip you with a licence to practice in CBT, successful completion, in addition to undertaking the necessary supervised clinical experience, will prepare you for further training as a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist. A wide range of transferable skills demanded by today’s job market are fully integrated into the programme.

For more information about the Department, please visit our webpages at:www.chester.ac.uk/psychology

■ ModulesIn Semester 1 you will learn about underlying models of psychopathology and therapeutic approaches, and professional issues and relationship skills relevant to CBT. This is built upon in Semester 2, where we focus on assessment and intervention for anxiety and depression, and explore the evidence-base behind some commonly used CBT-based interventions. MSc students will complete a research project during Semester 3.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba-part-time

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will be taught via a range of mediums, including lectures, seminars, class discussions, and case-study and video-clip-based learning. There are no formal examinations in this programme, and learning is assessed entirely by coursework submission, including critical reviews, essays, presentations and portfolios.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants must have an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above. Candidates with particular experience in relevant fi elds (e.g. counselling) may also apply, and we will review suitability for entry to the course on an individual basis.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Nick Hulbert-Williams

Title: Senior Lecturer/Programme

Leader

Telephone: 01244 511950

Email:

[email protected]





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/pcba-part-time

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychological-trauma

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Psychological Trauma

Traumatic events are a part of life, be they events aff ecting thousands such as earthquakes, or those primarily aff ecting an individual such as the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. Understanding the neurobiological, psychological and sociological aspects of how people react to these traumas is vital if we are to respond to them appropriately.

Our MSc is now a well-established and respected programme that has been running for fi ve years and attracts both national and international students.

We deliver the course in a block format to make it more accessible to those in full-time employment, and our staff include a wide range of internal and external lecturers with extensive clinical and academic experience.

Our programme is overseen by an Advisory Group made up of eminent trauma specialists who are consulted about the content and its relevance to employment in the trauma fi eld.

The course explores the nature of psychological trauma across the life span, and is thus relevant to those who work with children, young people, families or adults.

Our students come from a diverse range of occupational backgrounds, including psychotherapy, psychology, medicine, the police, the armed forces and humanitarian agencies. Some students are new graduates with relevant trauma experience.

■ ModulesEarly modules examine the nature, assessment and treatment of psychological trauma and the specifi c aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder and dissociation.

Further modules examine critical incidents and appropriate responses to them and research methods.

Neurobiological, psychological and sociological themes form the core foundation for all modules.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychological-trauma

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching on the programme is via interactive lectures, group discussion, experiential exercises, student presentations, case presentations and a simulation.

Each module, excluding the dissertation, is assessed via coursework of 5,000 words or an equivalent. This takes the forms of such mediums as essays, case studies and reports. The dissertation is 16,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should have a good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline or an equivalent qualifi cation and relevant experience of working in the fi eld of trauma.

Applicants will also be required to attend an interview, although this may be by telephone.



Science



module


Contact:Name: Dr Stuart McNab


Telephone: 01244 512037






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion-part-time

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Psychology (Conversion)

The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma (Conversion) in Psychology is for people who have degrees in other subjects, but who wish to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – formerly known as Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) – with the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is necessary to eventually become a professional psychologist.

Our programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge to be eligible for the GBC. Having obtained this, you will be able to pursue a career in specialist areas, including Clinical, Forensic, Health, Occupational, Counselling or Educational and Child Psychology, with a view to becoming a Chartered Psychologist in these areas.

On completing our course you will also be well qualifi ed to enter a wide range of professions, including marketing, the caring professions and personnel. You may also use your qualifi cation to enter teaching and research in further or higher education.

The Department of Psychology at Chester has a well-established record of producing high-calibre students. It is equipped with a wide range of psychological equipment, which can be used by students. The Department is recognised by both past and present students as a friendly place that always has the interests of its students at its heart.

■ ModulesThe programme has 20-credit modules in the following areas:• Research Methods • Social Psychology • Individual Diff erences• Biological Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Developmental Psychology

The MSc is completed with a 60-credit Research Dissertation.

For a full list of modules and further information, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion and www.chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology-conversion-part-time

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur modules are delivered through seminars, lectures, group work and one-to-one sessions. These are assessed by a mixture of examination and coursework, though the majority are assessed solely by coursework. Assignments include essays, research project reports, group presentations, or the critical analysis of research papers.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 degree in any subject or an equivalent qualifi cation. Admission to the programme is by written application and sometimes interview.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Peter Hayes


Telephone: 01244 513478







Social Work

Social work is both a challenging and a rewarding profession. Social workers work with people who are often in extremely distressing situations. Social workers work closely with other organisations, e.g. police, NHS professionals and schools, to support and protect children and adults from harm, and towards eff ecting personal and social change.

Postgraduate Social Work education at Chester is based within the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Our postgraduate programme in Social Work was established in 2006. The delivery of our programme is enhanced by the active involvement of service users, stakeholders and social work practitioners to ensure teaching is relevant and is at the cutting edge of today’s social work agenda.

Our programme will provide you with the opportunity to critically consider the roles, knowledge and values of social work, in accordance with the principles of anti-discriminatory practice.

We have developed a reputable record of educating and preparing students for fully qualifi ed, refl ective, research-minded social work practice.

Graduates from our programme are able to specialise in a particular social work practice area, for example working with older people, children and families, young off enders, or people with mental health problems, physical disabilities or learning diffi culties.

■ ModulesYear 1 modules include Development of Practice and Professional Skills (20 days); Human Growth and Development Across the Life Course; Social Sciences and Social Policy; Law; and First Practice Placement (70 days).

Year 2 modules include Social Work Practice with Adults (including adults with learning/physical disability, mental health issues, ill health and end of life etc.); Social Work Practice with Children and Families; Research and Research-Mindedness; Development of Practice and Professional Skills (10 days); and Last Practice Placement (100 days).

To complete the full MA, you will undertake a 15,000-word Dissertation.

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work

■ Teaching and AssessmentWe use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, group work, role plays, self-directed private study, blended e-learning activities, and tutorials. You will also undertake 170 days in practice placements.

We use a range of assessment methods – e.g. essays, presentations, practice-based case studies, an open book law exam, and a practice portfolio.

■ Entry Requirements• First class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject.• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.• At least three months’ full-time experience relevant to social work on a voluntary or paid basis, or substantial caring responsibilities that have provided fi rst-hand experiences of social work or social services interventions.

There are strict deadlines for applications to Social Work. Please refer to:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work

Department/Faculty:Department of Social Work,

Faculty of Health and Social Care



module


Contact:Name: Julie Bywater


Telephone: 01925 534332


Course Duration:Full-time: 2 years 2 months



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/social-work

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Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma

Our MSc in Psychological Trauma was launched in 2006 and has proved very popular. This new, exciting and innovative Therapeutic Practice programme builds on our Psychological Trauma provision by creating a specialist MSc for appropriately qualifi ed and experienced therapists who wish to expand their knowledge and skills for working with psychological trauma.

Our programme will give you a solid grounding in the current and ever-changing understanding of the nature of psychological trauma, with a specifi c focus on the best way to treat those experiencing trauma reactions.

The programme provides choices: you will have the opportunity to qualify as an Eye Movement Desensitising Reprocessing practitioner, or to choose to train in two of the following areas: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mindfulness and Compassionate Mind Training; Managing Traumatic Incidents; or Supervising Trauma Therapists.

You can thus create an MSc which best suits your needs and is grounded in cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice. You will also undertake personal research into a practice-based area of psychological trauma, and will be able to match this to your employment situation, should you wish.

Each module is delivered in a block format over a four-day period, making it student and employer friendly.

■ ModulesThe initial focus is the nature of psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Subsequent modules examine assessment and treatment of psychological trauma, and you will then focus on one or two specifi c treatment approaches.

Further modules examine research methods and critical incidents and appropriate responses to them.

You will also undertake 100 hours of supervised professional practice in working with psychological trauma.

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/therapeutic-practice

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching on the programme is via interactive lectures, group discussion, experiential exercises, student presentations, case presentations, a simulation (an optional module) and supervised practice.

Assessment is via a variety of methods, including assignments, case studies and reports. The dissertation is 16,000 words in length.

■ Entry RequirementsAn honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject area or equivalent postgraduate qualifi cation is required, plus appropriate therapeutic qualifi cations and registration with the Health Professions Council or equivalent professional body, as well as relevant experience of working with psychological trauma.



Science



module


Contact:Name: Dr Stuart McNab

Title: Director of the Centre for

Research and Education in

Psychological Trauma and

Programme Leader

Telephone: 01244 512037






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

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Research Methods

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Research Methods ...................................147

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

Work Based and Integrative Studies(WBIS) .......................................................148

Work Based Learning Facilitation(WBIS) .......................................................149

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

WBIS

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Work Based LearningThe University has one of the largest Work Based Learning programmes in the UK, and publications from that area reflect issues relevant in the field: reflective learning, the nature of practice knowledge and innovative pedagogies.

Most of the research facilitated is situated within the context of practice and is designed to provide the basis for real world actions.

In addition to practice-based research projects we are always interested to hear from potential students and other researchers who are interested in matters such as experiential learning, reflective learning, trans-disciplinarity, practice-based enquiry and so on.

Further information:Dr Jon TalbotEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within WBIS:

Research Methods

Increasingly, universities and funding bodies are seeing research methods training as an important preliminary to PhD and other doctoral level study. In addition, a thorough grounding in research methodologies and transferable research skills will off er you an important trajectory and preparation for research-oriented employment, as well as further advancement throughout your career.

Our MSc in Research Methods off ers you innovative research training in the splendid surroundings of the Riverside Campus and main Chester Campus. The course provides a unique learning opportunity for you to engage with a wide range of research methodologies, key concepts, and theories and professional skills in research training, to promote intellectual development and further aid your employability.

Our programme draws upon the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of research-active academics, from education and social science, health and social care, and clinical and biological sciences. The MSc is designed to support beginner and intermediate researchers, and can be taken as an independent Masters award or serve as a preparation for doctoral level studies.

The taught programme combines academic rigor with creativity, off ering a broad range of modules in research skills and methodologies, leading to a research project allowing the development of key concepts and theories in practice.

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods

■ ModulesResearch Methods comprises six taught modules of 20 credits and a research project module of 60 credits. The modules address a broad and diverse range of themes and approaches, including: ethnography and case study; feminist theory and methodology; critical race theory and post-structuralism; quantitative research design, questionnaires and advanced statistics.

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will engage with a variety of learning pedagogies, including lectures, seminars, group work, presentations, one-to-one sessions with tutors and guided peer review.

Assessment is through a series of course assignments of 4,000 words in length, or the equivalent in level of eff ort, and by linking written work with individual presentations, empirical fi eldwork, process and analysis.

■ Entry Requirements• Good honours degree at 2:2 or above in an appropriate area.• International students should demonstrate suitable writing and speaking skills in English; for example IELTS 6.5 or above. • Applicants with relevant experience who can demonstrate knowledge and skills to degree standard will be carefully considered.





module

Campus:Chester and Riverside Campuses

Contact:Name: Professor Dean Garratt


Telephone: 01244 512747



Part-time: normally 2 years; maximum 6 years




For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/research-methods

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Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS)

A renowned leader in the fi eld of work based learning with over ten years’ experience, our Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme off ers part-time, negotiable study that values workplace learning, recognising your expertise in your chosen fi eld, and will allow you to gain credit for prior experiential learning.

Our programme will allow you to ‘learn while you earn’.

The fi rst module will enable you to undertake a self-audit and complete a claim for prior learning (if appropriate) where learning in the workplace can be rewarded academically. The module also provides the opportunity for needs analysis and action planning, in order to enable you to successfully create a pathway of study and award title that meets your learning needs.

Available awards include:• Postgraduate Certifi cate• Postgraduate Diploma• MA/MSc

The programme off ers fl exible and adaptable study for those seeking professional development opportunities, and for whom customised programmes relating directly to the work setting are the most eff ective way of achieving their objectives.

The course also off ers accreditation services to businesses and organisations.

■ ModulesYou will choose from online modules, taught one-day (occasionally two-day) workshops or negotiated projects, which will develop your learning around an aspect of your current work.

You will be able to select from a range of modules in areas such as coaching, teaching and learning, business, management, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. For further module information, please look at our Workshop Catalogue:www.chester.ac.uk/cwrs/news-workshops-events

You will also have the opportunity to incorporate modules from other departments.

For more information, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis and www.cwrs.eu

■ Teaching and AssessmentThere are no formal exams. You will be assessed through a variety of formats – for example assignments, portfolios, reports, presentations, and dialogue assessment.

■ Entry RequirementsMost applicants will already have a fi rst degree; however, applicants who are operating at a high standard in the workplace but do not possess a fi rst degree will, on agreement with staff , be allowed to take a diagnostic module to assess their suitability for Masters study.


Professional Development,



Start Date:Throughout the year


module


Contact:Name: Lizzy Williams

Title: Professional Development

Offi ce Manager

Telephone: 01244 512122

Email:

[email protected]


Part-time: 2-6 years – dependent upon award undertaken

Qualifications/Exit Awards:Various award titles available around various topic areas, including: coaching, public services management, high performance in the digital age, professional practice in childhood studies, personal leadership development, innovation facilitation, enterprise facilitation, dental practice management, driving assessment and outdoor mobility – packaged as:

MA, MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certifi cate

For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wbis and www.cwrs.eu

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Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS)

As higher education strives to make studying more accessible and relevant to people in the workplace, our Postgraduate Certifi cate in Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) will provide you with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to become an effi cient and eff ective Associate Tutor of work based learning in higher education.

This study route, as part of the Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme, is aimed at Associate Tutors working in co-delivery arrangements in higher education and for academic staff who specialise in work based learning in higher education. Those staff who already hold the traditional Postgraduate Certifi cate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education are welcome to undertake this as staff development, providing they are working with work based learning students.

The study route is accredited by the Higher Education Academy, and students who successfully complete the course are entitled to register as Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.

During the course you will develop the skills required to facilitate and assess work based learners involved in higher education programmes of study.

This Postgraduate Certifi cate is an approved study route of the Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) programme. You can study this Certifi cate as an independent study route or as part of a WBIS Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree.

■ ModulesThere are three modules of study: Theoretical Perspectives of Work Based Learning; Higher Education Frameworks for Negotiated Work Based Learning, Credit and Accreditation of Prior Learning; and Facilitation and Assessment in Work Based Learning.

For further details, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/work-based-learning-facilitation and www.cwrs.eu

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur course is delivered over three full-day workshops complemented by online resources and tutorial support.

You will negotiate aspects of your assessment, but normally it will be through three 20-credit assignments and facilitation and assessment evidence to meet Higher Education Academy requirements for Fellowship status.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants are expected to have a teaching load and facilitative role in work based learning within higher education.

For further information, please contact the Programme Leader.


Professional Development,



Start Date:Please contact the programme

leader for the next starting date


module

Campus:Chester Campus / Distance

Learning

Contact:Name: Denise Meakin

Title: Senior Lecturer, Programme

Leader

Telephone: 01244 512132



Part-time: 3 years


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

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Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

150

Exercise and Nutrition Science ...............153

Exercise and Nutrition Science(Dublin) .....................................................154

Human Nutrition ......................................155

Nutrition and Dietetics ............................156

Public Health Nutrition ............................157

Sociology of Sport and Exercise ..............158

Sports Sciences ............................. 159 to 160

Weight Management ................................161

Weight Management (Dublin) .................162

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

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

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Clinical SciencesThe Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent international reputation and comprises a team of leading academics with strong research backgrounds spanning a wide range of disciplines, including: nutritional sciences, dietetics, exercise and health, weight management, cardiovascular rehabilitation and diabetes.

We also have a significant number of research collaborations with hospitals and healthcare providers, as well as with food, nutrition and exercise industries.

We are keen to hear from prospective students who wish to carry out their PhD studies within the Department, as well as those wishing to study for an MRes in their particular field of interest.

Further information:Dr Sohail MushtaqEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within Sport, Exercise and Nutrition:

Sport and Exercise SciencesThe Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences divides its research into two groups – the Sociology of Sport and Exercise, and Applied Sport and Exercise Science. Recent RAE 2008 results have identified a proportion of our research as ‘world-leading’, and other esteem indicator scores designated 70% of our staff as being ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’.

Research resources on the Chester Campus include well-equipped physiology laboratories, a movement analysis laboratory and a sports psychology laboratory. In addition, both research groups frequently collaborate with external partners, including sports governing bodies, professional sports clubs and health trusts.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who would like to research any of the following areas: the applied sport science of rugby (league and union); the physiology of intermittent exercise; exercise-induced muscle damage and its effect on human performance; physical activity and health; physical education; young people; sport and leisure; sport policy and development; and disability sport.

Further information:Sociology of Sport and Exercise – Dr Andy SmithEmail: [email protected]

Applied Sport and Exercise Science – Dr Craig TwistEmail: [email protected]

Exercise and Nutrition Science

The science of exercise and nutrition is a rapidly expanding fi eld. New fi ndings linking physical activity and nutrition to health are regularly being published as knowledge becomes updated. However, being able to interpret this research and apply it to practical situations is not always straightforward.

The aims of this postgraduate programme are for you to develop:• a critical understanding of the concepts and controversies in exercise and nutrition science• a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of contemporary exercise and nutrition issues• research skills for the critical investigation of exercise and nutrition topics.

The programme is highly fl exible, allowing you to study full time or part time to suit your personal and work commitments. Flexibility is achieved through the delivery of modules over three-day blocks followed by eight weeks of home-based learning. This allows students nationally and internationally to attend the programme.

Our course is delivered by a team of experienced academics and also practitioners who work in high-profi le areas.

Modules are assessed by written coursework or equivalent (e.g. poster presentation). There are no examinations.

Lectures are complemented by practical sessions in well-equipped physiology (BASES-accredited), biology and food nutrition laboratories.

■ ModulesThe modules aim to enable you to develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations. A variety of module options means the programme can be tailored to suit your needs.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-chester

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is mainly by lectures interspersed with laboratory practicals, group discussion, seminars and interactive computer-based sessions.

Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation.

Following the completion of six taught modules, if you are an MSc student you will be required to undertake a personal research project.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations.

Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.





module


Contact:Name: Michael Morris


Telephone: 01244 513431

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-chester

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Exercise and Nutrition Science (Dublin)

The aims of this postgraduate programme are for you to develop:• a critical understanding of the concepts and controversies in exercise and nutrition science• a scientifi c and enquiring approach to the study of contemporary exercise and nutrition issues• research skills for the critical investigation of exercise and nutrition topics.

The programme is highly fl exible, allowing you to study part time to suit your personal and work commitments. Flexibility is achieved through the delivery of modules over three-day blocks followed by eight weeks of home-based learning. This allows students nationally and internationally to attend the programme.

Our course is delivered by a team of experienced academics and also practitioners who work in high-profi le areas.

Modules are assessed by written coursework or equivalent (e.g. poster presentation). There are no examinations.

■ ModulesThe modules aim to enable you to develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations. A variety of module options means the programme can be tailored to suit your needs.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-dublin

■ Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is mainly by lectures interspersed with laboratory practicals, group discussion, seminars and interactive computer-based sessions.

Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation.

Following the completion of six taught modules, if you are an MSc student you will be required to undertake a personal research project.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is open to applicants with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations.

Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/ens-dublin

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This two-year part-time Masters programme is designed for those who wish to extend their knowledge, qualifi cations and expertise in this popular area of study.

Our course is designed to provide postgraduate education and training opportunities for exercise, nutrition and health professionals, and provide opportunities for those aspiring to work in this high-profi le fi eld.





module

Campus:National Training Centre, Dublin,

Ireland

Contact:Name: Michael Morris


Telephone: 01244 513431

Email:

[email protected]

Human Nutrition

The Department of Clinical Sciences has an excellent reputation in nutrition at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We have considerable teaching and research expertise in the areas of nutrition and allied subjects.

This programme will appeal to professionals within the food and nutrition industries, as well as the health professionals who wish to complete the course as part of their continued professional development.

Our programme will also be attractive to undergraduates with non-nutrition degrees who wish to move into the fi eld of nutrition, and those with nutrition-related degrees wishing to further their studies to gain a postgraduate qualifi cation.

Taught modules are delivered as three-day intensive courses to facilitate attendance from students both nationally and internationally.

This course will enhance graduates’ career opportunities in the food/nutrition industries as well as in health-related professions. The programme will also equip graduates with the skills required for further academic research.

■ ModulesThe modules will develop your underpinning scientifi c knowledge of nutrition as well as equipping you with the professional skills required for a career in nutrition.

Modules will cover: principles of nutrition; human metabolism; nutrition in health and disease; sports nutrition; nutritional assessment; and research methods.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/human-nutrition

■ Teaching and AssessmentEach taught module involves attendance at a three-day intensive course, followed by a period of home-based learning and the submission of a 4,000-word written assignment, or its equivalent (e.g. poster presentation).

Following the completion of six taught modules, MSc students are required to undertake a personal research project.

■ Entry RequirementsMinimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a biological or health science, including components of biochemistry and physiology, is required.

Other related/unrelated subjects will be considered on an individual basis.






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/human-nutrition

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It is becoming increasingly apparent that nutrition plays a signifi cant role in both health and disease. This programme aims to help you develop an understanding of the principles of nutrition, and will enable you to scientifi cally evaluate the links between diet, health and disease.





module


Contact:Name: Dr Sohail Mushtaq


Telephone: 01244 513367

Email:

[email protected]

Nutrition and Dietetics

Our programme is commissioned by the North West NHS Executive. Fees are not applied to students accepted onto the programme up to Diploma stage, and many students are entitled to apply for an NHS Bursary.

You will have access to programme-specifi c facilities and laboratories, and benefi t from the Faculty’s links with expertise from the pharmaceutical and food industries, British Dietetic Association specialist groups, and local dietetic departments.

Our taught programme is interspersed with three periods of practice placement. Placements are usually undertaken within the North West region, although you may exceptionally be placed elsewhere in the UK.

■ ModulesModules cover the theory and practice of nutrition and dietetics. You will also undertake three clinical placements, all of which must be passed.

If you decide to study for the full MSc award, you will normally undertake a research project following completion of the taught modules. Additional fees apply.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics

■ Teaching and AssessmentThis is an intensive course and much of the teaching is student-centred. You will learn and be taught via lectures, seminars and group work.

Most modules are assessed using a combination of coursework, or examinations. Coursework may include practical reports, data interpretation, essays, portfolio and presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsA 2:1 honours degree in relevant science subject that includes modules covering human physiology and biochemistry.

Applicants must also:• have a good command of written and spoken English • complete a satisfactory health check and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

For a full list of entry requirements and the application process, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics

Please note:Unfortunately, while we can accept EU students, the funding arrangements for this programme do not permit us to accept international students at this time.

There are strict deadlines for applications to Nutrition and Dietetics. Please refer to the course page on the website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics

Course Duration:Full-time: 2 years for Postgraduate Diploma

Part-time: 2-6 years for MSc



For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-and-dietetics

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This is a professional two-year degree programme which provides you with an award in Nutrition and Dietetics together with eligibility for registration as a dietitian with the Health Professions Council (UK).





module



Title: Administrative Assistant for

Dietetics

Telephone: 01244 513090

Email:

[email protected]

Public Health Nutrition

This popular programme produces graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to work as public health nutritionists in health, education, government, non-government agencies and industry.

The programme is designed for graduates with an interest in people, health and nutrition. The main aim of the programme is to foster the development of public health practitioners and equip them with the knowledge and skills to advocate better health through diet and nutrition. The course delivery is supported by expert external practitioners to ensure that the practitioner-based focus is relevant to the contemporary environment.

This one-year full-time (or two-to-six years part-time) course is based at the Chester Campus. Our programme is unique in that it is delivered within a research-driven, student-centred framework. You will also have access to excellent facilities and laboratories.

■ ModulesThe modules focus on core Public Health Nutrition issues such as the relationship between nutrition and health and the way in which sociological and psychological factors infl uence food choice. All modules are designed to increase your understanding of the scientifi c evidence related to food, nutrition and health upon which public health nutrition strategies, activities and policies are based.

For a full list of available modules, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health-nutrition

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will encounter a range of diff erent learning experiences through lectures, investigative sessions, laboratory work, food skills sessions, workshops and seminars.

Assessment of modules is varied and comprises a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework is innovative and interactive and includes interpretation of data, portfolio work and seminar presentation.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are invited from graduates with a science degree (minimum second class honours or equivalent) in physiology, biochemistry, food, nutrition, biological or health sciences. Original certifi cates and a transcript of modules studied with marks should be presented with the application. Applications from those without a science degree may be considered.

Course Duration:MSc Full-time: 1 year

MSc Part-time: 2-6 years






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/public-health-nutrition

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Public health nutrition relates to the science of preventing disease, prolonging and improving quality of life and promoting health through the medium of nutrition. A public health nutritionist aims to promote health and well-being through food and nutrition, help people make healthier choices, create an environment which promotes health, and develop supportive health-related policy.





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Telephone: 01244 513090

Email:

[email protected]

Sociology of Sport and Exercise

Our MSc in Sociology of Sport and Exercise is delivered by the internationally established Centre for Research into Sport and Society, and is one of only a few courses of its kind in the UK.

The programme is delivered by nationally and internationally recognised research-active staff whose commitment to research-informed teaching will enable you to use the programme to obtain employment in a wide range of sectors. These include: further and higher education in the UK and abroad; full-time funded doctoral research; national and international governing bodies of sport; sport policy and development; research and consultancy; physical education teaching; and the health, fi tness and leisure industries. You will also be able to pursue voluntary placements with local employers in the fi eld to supplement your studies.

For further details and to see what our students think about the course, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise

■ ModulesAll modules will enable you to explore, theoretically and empirically, any research topics in which you are interested. These include: sport and health, sport policy and development, physical education and youth sport, journalism, the media, drugs, and body image.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise

■ Teaching and AssessmentThroughout the programme you will be taught in lead lectures, student-led group discussions and workshops, and weekly one-to-one tutorials.

Assessments take the form of coursework, individual and group presentations, poster presentations, and a research dissertation that includes an individual viva-voce.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are expected from students who have studied sport and exercise sciences, sociology, education, health, history or similar graduates with a relevant fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent). Applications from students with related work experience in the fi elds of sport, education, health and leisure are welcome.






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sociology-of-sport-and-exercise

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The sociology of sport and exercise is an increasingly important discipline in the social scientifi c study of sport. Students undertaking this area of study will be better prepared to understand the relationship between sport and society and apply this to a whole range of vocational careers in the fi eld.

Department/Faculty:Chester Centre for Research into

Sport and Society, Faculty of

Applied Sciences



module


Contact:Name: Dr Andy Smith

Title: Reader

Telephone: 01244 513387


Sports SciencesNamed pathways in Sports Biomechanics, Performance Analysis of Sports,

Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition

As well as increasing your theoretical and empirical knowledge within the area, our programme comprises a range of core modules that are designed to provide opportunities for you to enhance your abilities in a range of transferable skills, and also to develop the basic competencies that will aid your personal development should you wish to pursue discipline-specifi c accreditation in the future (e.g. BASES, UKSCA, ISPAS).

The programme is taught by an experienced team of tutors who have specialist research interests and publications within the sub-discipline areas. All teaching has an applied focus, with full use made of the BASES-accredited sports science laboratories (biomechanics, motor skills, performance analysis and physiology).

The above critical elements of teaching excellence and research, combined with the applied practical experience of many of the staff who have worked with national and international athletes and teams, means that during all lectures you will not only be challenged intellectually but will also gain experience and knowledge of how research informs and is informed by practice.

The addition of an experiential learning placement within the course, and an opportunity to work within the Sports Science Support Unit, means that our programme provides invaluable practical experience that will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge within an applied sporting environment, as well as developing key interpersonal skills while working alongside applied practitioners.

This programme is suitable for: students who wish to embark upon a career in the sports science domain and who are seeking postgraduate study with the opportunity of supervised experience; practitioners already working in the fi eld (coaches, trainers and physiotherapists); and those looking to extend their knowledge before moving into the research and academic sectors.

Cont’d...






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences

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The MSc Sports Sciences programme has been designed to enable you to develop a range of discipline-specifi c abilities and apply them to selected areas of special interest for more advanced study of the physiological, nutritional, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, biomechanical or psychological factors that might infl uence sports performance. Excellent collaborative links with elite national and international athletes and teams will also give you the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience.

Department/Faculty:Department of Sport and

Exercise Sciences, Faculty of

Applied Sciences



module


Contact:Name: Dr Ceri Nicholas


Telephone: 01244 513470


■ ModulesOver the year, full-time students will take six taught modules: one research methods module; two sports science generic modules designed to examine practitioner skills (Core Competencies) and allow you to gain fi eld-based experience of working in an applied setting (Experiential Learning in Applied Sporting Performance); and three area-specifi c modules for those following a named pathway (Sports Biomechanics, Performance Analysis of Sports, Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning or Nutrition). Students opting to follow the MSc Sport Sciences route can take a combination of modules from across the areas. You will also complete one triple-module Dissertation.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:

www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences

■ Teaching and AssessmentYou will learn and be taught by means of lectures, seminars, group work and laboratory practicals.

Assessment of modules is varied, and comprises a combination of coursework and presentations.

■ Entry RequirementsApplications are expected from sport and exercise sciences, physiology, psychology, coaching, biomechanics or similar graduates with a fi rst degree (minimum of 2:2 honours or equivalent). Original certifi cates and a transcript of marks should be presented with the application.

For information on APCL/APEL, please see page 18.

Department/Faculty:Department of Sport and

Exercise Sciences, Faculty of

Applied Sciences



module


Contact:Name: Dr Ceri Nicholas


Telephone: 01244 513470


For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/sports-sciences

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Sports Sciences (Cont’d)Named pathways in Sports Biomechanics, Performance Analysis of Sports, Sports Physiology, Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition






Weight Management

Levels of obesity are increasing globally. This in turn contributes to increasing levels of non-communicable diseases. Our Masters programme is designed to provide advanced education and training opportunities for the wide range of professionals dealing with clients and patients for whom successful weight management is the key to improving their health.

The World Health Organisation reports that overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide, in both advanced and developing countries, and is contributing to the increasing levels of non-communicable metabolic and mechanically induced disorders such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic problems, obstructive sleep apnoea and certain cancers.

This full-time or part-time programme is run in association with the National Obesity Forum. The programme is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. It is the fi rst of its type in the UK and Ireland, and is delivered by a team of experienced academics, GPs, hospital doctors, surgeons, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise specialists and psychologists. The high input from fi eld experts keeps the course fresh and up to date on the market needs of the professionals.

While this multidisciplinary programme is a focused professional development programme aimed at healthcare professionals from around the world, it is also suitable for newly qualifi ed graduates aspiring to work in this high-profi le area.

■ ModulesModules include a consideration of the obesity epidemic. This then leads to nutritional, exercise and behavioural approaches in weight management.

You will then study the physiological causes of obesity and the politically sensitive area of childhood obesity.

The MSc is then completed by a module in research methods and a research project.

For a full module list, see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-chester

■ Teaching and AssessmentEach module is delivered in intensive learning blocks of three to four days, which are followed by self-directed learning supported by experienced tutors at the University.

Assessment is by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Research projects may be laboratory or work based under the direction of an individually allocated supervisor.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is open to candidates with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.





module


Contact:Name: Clinical Sciences Team

Telephone: 01244 513431

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-chester

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Weight Management (Dublin)

Levels of obesity are increasing globally. This in turn contributes to increasing levels of non-communicable diseases. Our Masters programme is designed to provide advanced education and training opportunities for the wide range of professionals dealing with clients and patients for whom successful weight management is the key to improving their health.

The World Health Organisation reports that overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide, in both advanced and developing countries, and is contributing to the increasing levels of non-communicable metabolic and mechanically induced disorders such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, orthopaedic problems, obstructive sleep apnoea and certain cancers.

This part-time programme is run in association with the National Obesity Forum. The programme is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. It is the fi rst of its type in the UK and Ireland, and is delivered by a team of experienced academics, GPs, hospital doctors, surgeons, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise specialists and psychologists. The high input from fi eld experts keeps the course fresh and up to date on the market needs of the professionals.

While this multidisciplinary programme is a focused professional development programme aimed at healthcare professionals from around the world, it is also suitable for newly qualifi ed graduates aspiring to work in this high-profi le area.

■ ModulesModules include a consideration of the obesity epidemic. This then leads to nutritional, exercise and behavioural approaches in weight management.

You will then study the physiological causes of obesity and the politically sensitive area of childhood obesity.

The MSc is then completed by a module in research methods and a research project.

For a full module list, see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-dublin

■ Teaching and AssessmentEach module is delivered in intensive learning blocks of three to four days, which are followed by self-directed learning supported by experienced tutors at the University.

Assessment is by a 4,000-word written assignment or its equivalent – e.g. poster presentation. Research projects may be laboratory or work based under the direction of an individually allocated supervisor.

■ Entry RequirementsThe programme is open to candidates with a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifi cations. Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant work experience, background knowledge and skills.





module

Campus:National Training Centre, Dublin,

Ireland

Contact:Name: Clinical Sciences Team

Telephone: 01244 513431

Email:

[email protected]





For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/wm-dublin

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Theology and Religious Studies

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Faiths and Public Policy ..........................167Practical and Contextual Theology .........168Religious Studies .....................................169Theology ...................................................170

Theology, Media andCommunication .......................................171

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf)in Practical Theology ...............................172

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

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Theology and Religious StudiesThe Department of Theology and Religious Studies maintains a thriving research culture which includes both academic staff and research students. This is demonstrated in the quality and volume of our research output, our ability to attract leading researchers, and our large and growing postgraduate community. Chester is an internationally significant centre for research in theology and religious studies, regularly hosting international conferences with world-leading scholars, and supporting two lively research centres in Religion and the Biosciences and in Faiths and Public Policy. Alongside this leading research profile, the Department is committed to excellence in supervisory support and attention to the development of research students. Students can apply for funds to support their participation in conferences and gain experiences that can enhance their future career prospects. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you are interested in researching in any of the following areas:• Biblical Studies, Second Temple Judaism and Early Christian History• Contextual, Practical and Public Theologies• Religious Studies, Contemporary Spiritualities, and Religion and Society• Systematic Theology and Theological Ethics Further details about our academic team and the areas we supervise can be found at: www.chester.ac.uk/departments/trs/research Further information:Cathryn RogersEmail: [email protected]

Find out more below about research opportunities within Theology and Religious Studies:

Faiths and Public Policy

The re-emergence of religious faith into political life and public policy is one of the most outstanding features of the 21st century. This ‘new visibility’ of religion calls for renewed attention to the dynamics of social change and the potential impact of faith at local, national and global levels.

The University of Chester is one of the leading centres in research in theology in the United Kingdom and internationally. During the course you will therefore be exposed to some of the leading international researchers in the fi eld of religion and public life. For example, in 2013 we will be hosting the triennial consultation of the Global Network for Public Theology.

The programme at Chester is unique in that it is based in the academic study of theology and religions, while incorporating a range of critical and analytical perspectives drawn from the humanities and social sciences. This enables us to off er a programme that combines detailed understanding of the changing dynamics of religious belief and practice with rigorous scholarship.

■ ModulesYou will study an introductory core module, which provides a foundation in key literature, research methods and critical approaches to the fi eld. You will then be able to select from a range of specialist options, including modules in international perspectives on faith and public policy, religion and the body, and religion and media.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to fi t your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation.

For information about assessment, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy

■ Entry RequirementsNormally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.

Department/Faculty:Department of Theology

and Religious Studies,




module


Learning

Contact:Name: Cathryn Rogers

Title: Postgraduate Administrator

Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/faiths-and-public-policy

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Practical and Contextual Theology

Practical and contextual theology focuses on the intersections between inherited theologies, contemporary beliefs, and experience and practice in ecclesiastical, political and social contexts. For over 60 years, such approaches to theology have transformed not only the content of theology, but also how theology is done, with ramifi cations beyond the academy and church.

Chester is one of the leading centres in the UK, and internationally, in research in practical and contextual theology. You will therefore have opportunities to engage with issues at the forefront of research in the discipline.

Our programme off ers a residential event once a year that will give you the opportunity to work with an internationally distinguished visiting scholar in a particular aspect of the discipline.

You will also have opportunities to engage in the study of practical and contextual theologies with modules focused on perspectives in gender, disability, race, and theologies among non-literate people.

Professionals in a range of public, private and voluntary sector contexts, together with ministers of religion who wish to refl ect theologically on their practice, context and professional life, will fi nd this programme ideally suited to them.

■ ModulesIn addition to a core module on Themes and Methods in Practical and Contextual Theology and a research dissertation, you can choose further modules in areas such as:• Urban Theology• Public Theology• Feminist Theology• Disability Theology• Secularisation• A practice-based research project

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/practical-and-contextual-theology


■ Entry RequirementsNormally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Applicants with lower qualifi cations, a degree in another discipline or appropriate relevant experience should contact us for advice.






module


Learning



Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/practical-and-contextual-theology

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Religious Studies

This course will enable you to explore the diversity of global religious and spiritual life; probe relationships between religion, spirituality, society, identity, ethics and popular culture; discover texts and traditions; explore concepts and truth claims; consider the phenomenon of religion from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives; receive training in advanced research skills; and undertake fi eld research.

Our programme is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion and spirituality in the contemporary world. The course is ideal as a means of training for further doctoral studies in religion.

Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this Masters programme to increase their ‘religious literacy’ and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of religions. Teachers take the course to bolster their expertise in a range of religious traditions. Many students take this course simply because they consider studying the world’s religious beliefs, texts, histories and practices fascinating and relevant.

We will provide you with opportunities for fi eld research in religious communities, as well as the chance to make a fi eld trip to Bangalore in India.

■ ModulesYou will study two introductory core modules, which provide a foundation in key literature on theory and training in practical research methods and research ethics. A range of specialist options may then be selected, including modules in most of the world’s religions, as well as in spirituality and popular culture, indigenous religions, and contemporary Indian religions (fi eld trip module based in Bangalore).

For more information, please see: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies


For information about assessment, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies

■ Entry RequirementsNormally a 2:1 degree in religious studies and/or theology or related disciplines is required. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.






module


Learning



Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/religious-studies

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Theology

Christian Theology pursues deep and transformative understanding of the Christian faith. It addresses vital questions about God, human fl ourishing, the shape of society and the non-human world through critical engagement with the Christian tradition and modern dialogue partners.

The University of Chester’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies has a strong and growing academic profi le in this area, with a large and diverse academic faculty. Our programme combines rich engagement with classic and groundbreaking theological texts with the opportunity to explore a broad range of contemporary theological approaches and cutting-edge issues.

This combination of depth and breadth will extend the knowledge and skills you gained in undergraduate studies, developing your capacities for critical judgement, independent research and clear, concise explanation and argument.

The course will attract those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and its eff ects on society and culture, and those seeking professional and ministerial development. It provides an excellent preparation for those considering pursuing a research degree in the fi eld.

For more information, please see our website: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology

■ ModulesYou will take a core module, which will allow you to study a diverse range of the most important thinkers in classic and contemporary Christian thought, together with three other modules. Our programme will off er you the fl exibility to explore advanced topics in Christian theology and theological ethics, including contextual and practical theologies and biblical studies.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology

■ Teaching and AssessmentThis programme is normally accessible entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, seminars, intensive residentials and online learning.

Assessment for each module is through a written essay, normally of 4,000 words. The dissertation is normally 16,000-20,000 words.

■ Entry RequirementsNormally a 2:1 in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Applicants with lower qualifi cations, a degree in another discipline or appropriate relevant experience should contact us for advice.






module




Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology

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Theology, Media and Communication*

The study of media, culture and religion is one of the most rapidly growing areas within theology and religious studies. Our programme aims to encourage theological refl ection on the use of media and communication in religious life, and to foster greater ‘media literacy’ within churches and other faith-based organisations.

This new programme aims to off er a fl exible, full-time or part-time postgraduate degree in the theological study of media and communication for graduates from a range of disciplines. Its combination of theoretical and practice-based approaches will enhance the intellectual and professional skills of all those interested in the relationship between religion and the media.

At the heart of our programme is the understanding that religious traditions have always ‘mediated’ their beliefs and practices through a variety of cultural forms: oral, textual, visual, material and (latterly) digital. We place great signifi cance on studying the processes, technologies and practices of the communication of religious experience.

Our programme aims to facilitate theologically informed strategic engagement with communications media. You will have the opportunity to refl ect critically on your own professional practice and to relate your practical experience as a consumer and producer of media to theoretical discussions of media and theology.

■ ModulesYou will study an introductory core module, which will introduce you to aspects of media theory and off er you resources for refl ecting theologically on the role of media in society.

Further options focus on media ethics; spirituality and popular culture; and the relationship between media and sacred texts.

■ Teaching and AssessmentOur programme is delivered fl exibly and you will be able to negotiate a pathway through the programme to suit your own circumstances. The course is available entirely through online distance learning or through a combination of face-to-face taught sessions, intensive residentials and online learning. You will work with a nominated supervisor on your dissertation.

■ Entry RequirementsNormally a 2:1 degree in theology and/or religious studies or related disciplines is required. Students with lower qualifi cations or a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.






module


Learning



Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]






For further information visit the website:www.chester.ac.uk/pg/theology-media-communication

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*Subject to Validation

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Practical Theology

This is the fi rst doctoral-level degree of its kind in the UK, combining the fl exibility of a portfolio approach, the ability to research your own professional context, and the rigour and focus of undertaking a doctoral programme. It is aimed at the ‘researching professional’, rather than the ‘professional researcher’.

This is a research degree in which you can pursue a sustained programme of independent study. Professional doctorates are growing in popularity within Higher Education in the UK. Whereas a conventional PhD is examined via a single thesis, professional doctorates require the submission of a research portfolio, involving a range of assignments with annual, achievable deadlines.

You will be supported by a combination of personal supervision and residential workshops with your peer group.

Supervision is delivered by regular meetings with module tutors at Stage 1 and a specialist supervisor at Stage 2. Residential 24-hour workshops take place three times a year, plus there is a further 48-hour summer school. These take place in the comfortable, historic surroundings of Gladstone’s Library – a working library and conference centre.

The residentials will introduce you to the discipline of Practical Theology, expose you to leading scholars in the fi eld and allow you to make presentations of work in progress.

■ ModulesStage 1 of the programme prepares the ground for the research thesis by including a literature review, a publishable article, a refl ective journal and a research proposal.

Stage 2 involves a 45,000 to 50,000-word research thesis, examined by an oral examination.

For a full list of available modules, please see our website at: www.chester.ac.uk/pg/doc-prac-theo

■ Teaching and AssessmentMost of your time on this programme will be spent undertaking independent research, supported by regular one-to-one supervision.

At residentials, you will participate in seminars, small-group action learning sets and independent study.

Assessment takes place via submission of a research portfolio, with structured assignments and deadlines.

■ Entry RequirementsApplicants should normally have a good fi rst degree plus a Masters degree. Those without a Masters degree can apply for accreditation of prior learning and experience.

While some academic background in the study of theology is desirable, candidates from a range of academic disciplines are always considered on merit.






module

Campus:Chester Campus, plus residentials

at Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden



Telephone: 01244 511518

Email:

[email protected]



Who is this for?The DProf is open to anyone interested in exploring the ethical and theological dimensions of their

professional and/or voluntary practice. Students include ministers of religion and those working in

education, for charities and in the caring professions.

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

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176-179

How to Find Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180-181

Location Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182-183

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Notes for Applicants


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Please take a moment to read through some of the regulations

and procedures that govern the admission of students onto

courses at the University of Chester. If you have any questions

or concerns about anything you read below, please contact us,

and we will undertake to explain matters further.

■ ADMISSIONS POLICYThe processes and procedures implemented by the

University’s Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions Service

derive their authority from the University’s own Principles

and Regulations, from guidelines set out by the Training and

Development Agency, the Nursing and Midwifery Council,

from the European Parliament directive in respect of distance

contracts, and from conventions stipulated by the Advertising

Standards Authority.

The admission of all students onto courses at the University

of Chester is contingent on the reasonable expectation that

the student will be able to complete their course of study

successfully. The off er of a place is based on the University’s

stated entry criteria, and an interview or workshop, where

deemed applicable. The University’s recruitment strategy is

informed by its strong commitment to advice and guidance,

and refl ects the University’s mission statement and widening

participation strategy.

■ CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONSApplicants will be notifi ed of substantive changes to

programmes of study, or course cancellations, as early

as possible in the application cycle. In the case of course

postponements, the University of Chester will undertake to

hold over to the following academic year any fi rm off er that has

been made.

■ COMPLAINTS PROCEDUREThe University of Chester is committed to providing the highest

possible standard of service for all applicants. However, if

something should go wrong, or you feel that you have some

genuine cause for complaint, please tell us so that we can

endeavour to put matters right.

Most complaints/queries can be resolved informally and will

be dealt with as quickly as possible, and as close as possible to

the point at which they arise. If you have a query or complaint

regarding the admissions process or a selection decision, you

should, in the fi rst instance, refer it to Postgraduate Admissions,

who will put you in touch with the right person for your

particular case.

If you remain dissatisfi ed, you should contact the Director of

The Graduate School. Thereafter, if you are not satisfi ed with the

response, the matter will be referred to the Dean(s) of Faculty

and, if necessary, to the Vice-Chancellor.

■ DATA PROTECTIONIn accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998), some or all

of the information that you supply to us may be held in paper-

based or electronic fi ling systems, and may be used by us to

further inform you about courses, services, facilities and events

provided by the University of Chester. If you enrol as a student

with us, this information may be shared with appropriate third

parties in connection with the provision of our educational and

other services. Subject to the payment of a £10 administration

fee, you are entitled to ask for a copy of any information that we

hold about you, whether it be paper-based or electronic, and

the right to request that inaccurate information be changed or

removed.

■ DISABILITIES AND SPECIFIC NEEDSApplications from students who satisfy the University’s entry

criteria, and who declare a disability or specifi c needs, shall be

forwarded to Disability Support. In consultation with Disability

Support, Admissions staff will invite such applicants to visit

the University to assess the environment and facilities, and to

discuss their individual needs.

■ DISCLAIMEREvery eff ort is made to ensure that the information provided

to applicants about University of Chester programmes

is complete and correct at the time of publication. Since

information is prepared so far in advance of delivery, it is not

always possible to predict changes to courses, locations or

entry criteria. In the event of such changes, we are committed

to informing applicants without delay, and to off ering them

advice, guidance, and/or alternative programmes of study.

■ EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYThe University is committed to the active promotion of equality

of opportunity, and aims to ensure that all applicants are

treated solely on the basis of their aptitude, ability and potential

to pursue all modes and forms of study and to achieve their full

potential. The University will seek to ensure that no one will

be disadvantaged or discriminated against on the grounds of

race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or

belief, disability, gender, gender expression and identity, sexual

orientation, civil partnership/marital or parental status, age, or

socio-economic background. The University also seeks actively

to increase levels of recruitment from groups currently under-

represented in higher education and aims to off er educational

opportunities to those members of the community who are

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■ ENROLMENT CONDITIONSA place at the University of Chester is off ered subject to our

terms and conditions of enrolment. These make explicit your

and our rights, responsibilities and obligations, and include your

agreement to abide by our regulations, rules, bylaws and codes

of conduct. When you accept the off er of a place, a contract

will come into existence between you and the University on

these terms and conditions, and you are required to agree,

and sign an undertaking to comply with them. Breach of any

of these conditions may give rise to disciplinary action being

taken, under the disciplinary procedures of the University, and/

or termination of the agreement. The University’s terms and

conditions of enrolment may be found in full on our website at

www.chester.ac.uk

■ FREEDOM OF INFORMATIONAs a public organisation, the University of Chester is subject

to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (2000).

Subject to specifi ed exceptions, this confers on you a right

to ask the University for information that it holds. Anyone

making such a request has the right to be informed in writing

whether that information is readily available, and to have the

information communicated to them. Further details about this

entitlement may be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga

■ FREEDOM OF SPEECHThe University of Chester is committed to promoting the rights

and responsibilities that come with freedom of inquiry and

expression, as required by the law (section 43 of the Education

Act, 1986), and which lie at the core of scholarship.

■ QUALITY ASSURANCEThe University affi rms its commitment to the precepts derived

from the Code of Practice for the Assurance of Academic

Quality and Standards in Higher Education, with respect to the

recruitment and admission of students (September, 2001).

■ ALTERNATIVE FORMATSIf you require any parts of this prospectus in other formats

(for example large print, on tape, or in Braille) please contact

our Enquiries Team by telephone on 01244 512471 or email

[email protected]

Safeguarding Vulnerable GroupsA number of programmes of study at the University of Chester

involve undertaking a placement that includes contact with

children or vulnerable adults; examples include training to be

a Counsellor, Dietitian, Teacher or Social Worker, but there are

others. Certain types of contact with children or vulnerable

adults is known as Regulated Activity. Registered students may

undertake other opportunities such as a volunteering scheme

which may involve Regulated Activity.

If you accept a place on an appropriate course at the University,

we will write to you with further instructions on how to apply

for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) – formerly Criminal

Records Bureau (CRB) – Check. The CRB/DBS do make a charge

for these services, which you will be expected to pay. Please

note that the University of Chester does not accept CRB/DBS

checks from any other employer, and therefore you will have

to apply for a new CRB/DBS check for your studies through

the University as a CRB/DBS Registered Body, and subscribe

to the CRB/DBS updating service. You will also be expected to

self-declare any cautions, convictions or any other matters that

may have a bearing on your suitability to undertake Regulated

Activity.

Any matters revealed either by you or the CRB/DBS will be

considered by the Programme Leader and may aff ect the

University’s off er of a place to the applicant concerned. While

most matters will not automatically preclude an applicant from

commencing a programme of study, the University reserves

the right to withdraw the off er of a place to anyone who fails

to provide a satisfactory CRB/DBS check. Moreover, failure to

declare a conviction etc. that is subsequently revealed on a

CRB/DBS check may also aff ect your off er of a place.

Prospective applicants are strongly advised to visit the

University website at www.chester.ac.uk/crb to access

updated information.

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Index

Course titles are listed in bold

A

Accommodation – International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL/APEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Admissions Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Advanced Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Advice – Student Advice Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Applied Mental Health Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Applied Science (MRes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Applied Wildlife Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Applied Wildlife Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Applying:

• Taught Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Research Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Archaeology and Heritage Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Archaeology (MRes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Archaeology of Death and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Art – Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Arts and Media programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Art Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

B

Benefi ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Biomedical Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

British Chevening Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

British Marshall Scholarships (for US students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Bursaries for Non-EU Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Business Administration, Doctor of (DBA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Business Administration, MBA (Master of), Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Business Administration, MBA (Master of), Part-time. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Business Entrepreneurship – Chester Business Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Business programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

C

Campuses and Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Careers and Employability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chaplaincy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chester Business Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chester Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chester – Town and City Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Choral Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Clinical Bariatric Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Clinical Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Commissioning (Health and Social Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Commonwealth Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Complaints Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Computing, Mathematics and Statistics programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Conservation and Regeneration programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Conservation in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

See also:

Applied Wildlife Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Applied Wildlife Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Wildlife Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Contact numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Contemporary Legal Studies – LLM in ContemporaryLegal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Council Tax Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Counselling Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Counselling Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

See also:

Clinical Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Foundation Course in Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Counselling Supervision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Creativity and Education for the Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Crime and Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

D

Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

DBA – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Deadlines for applications – When to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Diabetes Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Directions to Chester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Directions to Warrington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181


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Disabilities and Specifi c Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Disability Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Doctor of Education (EdD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Healthand Social Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Practical Theology . . . 172

Dyslexia Research and Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

E

Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional

Status (EYPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Eating Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

EdD – Doctor of Education (EdD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Education for Postgraduate Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Education (Leadership and Management) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Education programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Endodontology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

English programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Enrolment Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Entry Requirements:

• Taught Programmes – Before you Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Research Programmes – Before you Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Equality and Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

European Development Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

European Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

European Languages and Global Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Exercise and Nutrition Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Exercise and Nutrition Science (Dublin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

F

Faiths and Public Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Family and Child Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Fees and Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Foundation Course in Counselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

French – European Languages and Global Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Fulbright Scholarships (for US students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

G

German – European Languages and Global Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Global Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

H

Health and Social Care Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Health and Social Care Commissioning – Commissioning(Health and Social Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Health Improvement and Wellbeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Health programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Higher Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

History and Archaeology programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

History – Military History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

History (MRes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

How to Apply:

• Taught Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

• International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

• Research Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

How to Find Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Human Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

I

Inclusion and Marginalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Intercultural Psychotherapy: Theory and Research . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

International Offi ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

International Welfare Offi cer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interpersonal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

J

Journalism Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

K

Kingsway Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

L

Languages – European Languages and Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Law programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Leisure facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Library services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Living Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126


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Index (Cont’d)

M

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

See also:

MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-time. . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-time . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Management with Events Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Management with Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Management with HRM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Management with Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Management with International Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Management with Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182-183

Marketing Communications and Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Master by Research (MRes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Masters Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mathematics (and Statistics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MBA (Master of Business Administration) Part-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Media programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Military History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Modern and Contemporary Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Modern languages – European Languages and

Global Cultures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

MPhils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Multi-Method Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Music Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

N

Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Non-Medical Prescribing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Notes for Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Nutrition and Dietetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Nutrition programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

O

Occupational Health check – Before you Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Oncology for Health and Social Care Practitioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Open Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Other Sources of Funding – Non-UK Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Overseas students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

P

Performance Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

PGCE Early Years with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

PGCE Primary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

PGCE Secondary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

PhDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Popular Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Early Years Practicewith Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE) EarlyYears with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE) Primarywith Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Education (PGCE)Secondary with Qualifi ed Teacher Status (QTS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Postgraduate Certifi cate in Professional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Practical and Contextual Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Principles in Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Prior Learning, Accreditation of (APCL/APEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Proctor’s Offi ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Professional and Career Development Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Professional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Professional Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Professional Studies, Doctor of (DProf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Professional Studies in Health and Social Care,Doctor of (DProf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Professional Studies in Practical Theology,Doctor of (DProf) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Programme and Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Psychological Trauma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Psychology (Conversion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Psychology, Counselling and Social Work programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Public Health Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

R

Recreation and leisure facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Regeneration for Practitioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Religious Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Religious Studies programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164


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Index

Research groups/opportunities:

• Art and Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Biological Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56, 90

• Business and Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

• Clinical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 152

• Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, and Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

• English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

• Geography and Development Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

• Health and Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

• History and Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

• Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

• Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

• Modern Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

• Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

• Social Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 90

• Social Studies and Counselling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

• Sport and Exercise Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

• Stress Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

• Theology and Religious Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

• Work Based Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Research, Master by (MRes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Research Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Research Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Risk Analysis / Risk Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Riverside Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Riverside Innovation Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

S

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Scholarships:

• British Chevening Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• British Marshall Scholarships (for US students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Choral Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Commonwealth Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Fulbright Scholarships (for US students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Masters Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• Music Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Social Studies and Counselling programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Sociology of Sport and Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Sources of Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Spanish – European Languages and Global Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) . . . . . . . . . . .110

Specialist Practice Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Sport, Exercise and Nutrition programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Sports facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159-160

Student Advice Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Student Support and Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Students with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Students’ Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Student Welfare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sustainability for Community and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

T

Teaching and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Teaching programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Television Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Theology, Media and Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Theology and Religious Studies programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Therapeutic Practice for Psychological Trauma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Travelling to Chester and Warrington from overseas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Tuition Fees:

• UK Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

• International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

U

UKCISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Useful Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

W

Warrington Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warrington – Town and City Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WBIS programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Weight Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Weight Management (Dublin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Who to contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Wildlife Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

See also:

Applied Wildlife Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Applied Wildlife Forensics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Conservation in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149


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How to Find Us

■ CHESTER CAMPUS

By Train

Chester is well served by the railway network and has

frequent, fast rail links to London and major cities in the UK.

Journey times are: London 2 hours, Birmingham 1 hour 45

minutes, Manchester 1 hour. Chester Campus is 20 minutes’

walk from Chester Railway Station, and a taxi will cost

approximately £4.00. A bus service runs at regular intervals

between the Railway Station and Chester City Centre. Our

campus is only 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre.

By Air

Manchester International Airport is 35 miles from Chester

and can be reached in 40 minutes by road or 1 hour 10

minutes by rail. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 25 miles

from Chester and can be reached in 35-40 minutes by road.

By Sea

Holyhead and Liverpool both have ferry ports, which are

within easy reach of Chester by road and rail. Holyhead is 1

hour 40 minutes by rail, or 2 hours by road, and has ferries to

Dublin. Liverpool is 45 minutes by rail and 40 minutes by road

and has ferries to Belfast, Dublin and Douglas, Isle of Man.

By Coach

Chester has regular National Express Coach services to and

from most towns and cities in the UK.

By Car

Chester is linked directly to the national motorway system

via the M53, and London and all the major regions of the

UK are easily accessible from the city. The Chester Campus is

situated at the junction of Cheyney Road and Parkgate Road

(A540), which is a continuation of Northgate Street leading

out from the city centre. Access to the Chester Campus is by

the Exton Park entrance off Parkgate Road.

■ KINGSWAY BUILDINGS By Car

The Kingsway Buildings are situated on the outskirts of

Chester City Centre and are easily accessible from the M53,

A55 and A41.

From the M53, exit at Junction 12 and at the roundabout

take the third exit onto the A56 signposted Chester A56. At

the next roundabout take the second exit signposted A56

Chester City Centre. After approximately ¾ mile, turn right

onto Newton Lane. Continue over the bridge and then turn

right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway Buildings are a short way

ahead of you on your left.

From the A55, take the exit signposted A56 Chester/

Helsby. At the roundabout take the fi rst exit signposted

Chester A56. At the next roundabout take the second exit

signposted A56 Chester City Centre. After approximately

¾ mile, turn right onto Newton Lane. Continue over the

bridge and then turn right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway

Buildings are a short way ahead of you on your left.

From the A41, exit onto the A56 signposted Chester

City Centre. After approximately ¾ mile, turn right onto

Newton Lane. Continue over the bridge and then turn

right onto Kingsway. The Kingsway Buildings are a short

way ahead of you on your left.

■ RIVERSIDE CAMPUS By Car

The Riverside Campus is in Chester City Centre and is

accessible via all of the main routes into Chester.

From the A5116/Liverpool Road, take the third exit at the

Fountains Roundabout onto the A5268/St Martins Way

(signposted North Wales, All through Traffi c). Continue

forward down St Martins Way through several sets of traffi c

lights and onto Nicholas Street until reaching another

major roundabout (the Grosvenor Road Roundabout).

At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A483

(signposted North Wales, Lache, Saltney). Turn left

onto Castle Drive (this turning can be found immediately

following a set of traffi c lights with the Racecourse on

your right). Once on Castle Drive you will see a long-stay

pay and display car park on your right (the Little Roodee

Car Park costs £3.00 for up to 3 hours and £4.90 for 3 to 6

hours).

Exiting the car park on foot and continuing along Castle

Drive (with the river on your right), Riverside is 200 yards

on your left.

From the A56/Hoole Way, at the roundabout at the end

of the A56 take the third exit signposted North Wales, All

through Traffi c. At the next roundabout, take the second

exit signposted North Wales, All through Traffi c, and

then follow the instructions from St Martins Way in the

A5116 directions above.

From the A51, turn left into Grosvenor Park Road and

follow the A5268 round in the direction of the A483/North

Wales/Wrexham. After approximately ½ mile on the A5268

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(Vicar’s Lane/Pepper Street/Grosvenor Street), at the

Grosvenor Road Roundabout take the second exit onto the

A483 (signposted North Wales, Lache, Saltney). Take the

fi rst left onto Castle Drive, and then follow the instructions

from Castle Drive in the A5116 directions on page 180.

From the A483, after going over the bridge over the River

Dee, take the fi rst right onto Castle Drive, and then follow

the instructions from Castle Drive in the A5116 directions

on page 180.

■ WARRINGTON CAMPUS

BY TRAIN

Warrington is well served by the railway network,

with frequent, fast rail links between Warrington Bank

Quay and London (2 hours), Birmingham (1½ hours),

Glasgow (3 hours) and Preston (25 minutes). Manchester

and Liverpool trains stop at Birchwood, Padgate and

Warrington (Central). Taxis are available from outside the

station and cost approximately £6 for a single journey to

the Warrington Campus. You can take a No. 25 bus from

outside Birchwood Station; this will take you to the main

entrance of the campus in 5-10 minutes.

LOCAL TRAINS

The nearest railway station to the Warrington Campus is

Birchwood, approximately 20 minutes’ walking distance

from the campus, or 5-10 minutes on the No. 25 bus. For

further information telephone the Passenger Transport

Information Line on 0870 608 2608.

BY AIR

Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John

Lennon Airport are both 25 minutes by road from the

Warrington Campus. Taxis are usually available outside

both airports.

BY BUS AND COACH

Local buses (numbers 25 and 49) from Warrington Bus

Station run approximately every 20 minutes. Warrington is

on the national coach network; National Express Coaches

call at Warrington Bus Station.

BY CAR

From the M62, take junction 11 and join the A574, following

signs for Warrington. After crossing the motorway, and

at the fourth roundabout, take the third exit, signposted

for Cinnamon Brow and Fearnhead onto Crab Lane. Go

straight across the mini roundabout and the main entrance

to the Warrington Campus is approximately 100 metres on

the left-hand side.

From the M6 (Northbound), take junction 21 to join

the B5210 following signs for the University, Birchwood

and subsequently Fearnhead, remaining on the B5210

until you reach the ‘College Place’ roundabout which the

A574 crosses. Take the second exit off the ‘College Place’

roundabout to join Crab Lane. Go straight across the mini

roundabout and the main entrance to the Warrington

Campus is approximately 100 metres on the left-hand side.

From the M6 (Southbound), take junction 21A off the M6

to join the M62 eastbound, following signs for Manchester.

Take junction 11 off the M62. Then follow directions as

given from the M62.

How to Find Us

Chester Sites


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A5116

A56

A51

A5116

A540

A540

A5268

A5268

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A548

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Chester Campus: CH1 4BJ

Kingsway Buildings: CH2 2LB

Riverside: CH1 1SL

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Warrington Campus

Useful Contacts


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■ GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Chester Sites (Chester Campus, Riverside

Campus and Kingsway Buildings)


Parkgate Road

Chester

CH1 4BJ

Telephone: 01244 511000

Fax: 01244 511300

Email: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Website: www.chester.ac.uk

Warrington Campus

Crab Lane

Warrington

WA2 0DB

Telephone: 01925 530000

Fax: 01925 530001

Email: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Postgraduate Taught Admissions

(except PGCE, Health and Social Care,

International and Research Admissions)

Postgraduate Admissions


Parkgate Road

Chester

CH1 4BJ

Telephone: 01244 512456/512474

Fax: 01244 511300


Website: www.chester.ac.uk

PGCE Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Fax: 01244 511300


Health and Social Care Admissions

Telephone: 01244 511000

Fax: 01244 511300


Research Admissions

MPhil, PhD, MRes, DProf, DBA, EdD


The Graduate School

Telephone: 01244 511101/511358

Fax: 01244 513111

International Admissions

Telephone: +44 1244 512465/512468

Fax: +44 1244 511260


■ OTHER CONTACTS

Accommodation

Accommodation Offi cer

Telephone: 01244 513001


APCL/APEL

Faculty Accreditation Offi cer

Telephone: 01244 511000

Disability and Specifi c Needs

Telephone: 01244 511059 (Chester Sites)

01925 534282 (Warrington Campus)


Fees

Finance Department

Telephone: 01244 511000

Email: fi [email protected]

Learning Resources

Telephone: 01244 511000

Fax: 01244 511300


Student Loans

Student Support Funds Offi cer

Telephone: 01244 512095

Student Support and Guidance

Telephone: 01244 511000


Students’ Union

Chester Students’ Union – Chester

Campus

Parkgate Road

Chester CH1 4BJ

Tel: 01244 513394

Fax: 01244 370851


Website: www.chestersu.com

or

Chester Students’ Union – Warrington

Campus

Crab Lane

Warrington WA2 0DB

Tel: 01925 534265

Fax: 01925 534269


Website: www.chestersu.com

Most departments on campus can be

reached through the main switchboard on

01244 511000.

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and staff with the education, training, skills and motivation to enable them to develop

as individuals and serve and improve the communities within which they live and work.

This mission, which has helped shape our development and diversifi cation, continues to

inform our future planning and strengthening as a University institution.

Our aim is to produce outstanding postgraduates with the skills and qualities that will enhance your confi dence and your career.

Studying with us will give you the chance to do the following:

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