Anglia Ruskin PG Prospectus - Navitas

ChelmsfordChelmsfordTaught coursesTaught coursesProject Management(MSc)Public Health(MSc)Length of courseFT 1 yearStart dateSeptemberEntry requirements• Cognate Degree or relevant Graduate Diploma.FeesFind out how much your course will cost byvisiting our online course fees calculator atwww.anglia.ac.uk/coursefees or for moreinformation call one of our Contact CentreAdvisers on 0845 271 3333.For further informationCall our Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333or email: answers@anglia.ac.ukor visit: www.anglia.ac.ukHow to applyApplication details are available from ourContact Centre.A one-year, full-time taughtinnovative postgraduateprogramme designed to developcandidate’s specialist knowledgeand managerial skills in thefield of project management.Candidates will not only develop their projectmanagement knowledge and skills, but throughinnovative teaching methods, they will be able toapply project management theory and skills tocase studies.Course contentThe programme is structured over one year.The course has a strong management themeas the spine of the programme is supplementedby specialist modules in project management.The module, Management Theory provides thefoundation for management studies in semesterone along with the Project Management modulewhich focuses on the theory and application ofproject management skills. Management Practicebuilds on the knowledge and skills of ManagementTheory providing the candidate with opportunityto apply their management skills to cases studies.Building Procurement will enable the candidateto analyse procurement and procurement optionsin terms of the project task. The module Economic,Legal, Social and Political Framework willenable the candidate to evaluate the influencethe external environment may have on the project.Production Management and Risk and ValueManagement will provide the candidate withital knowledge and skills to execute the project.The module Research Design and Methodologywill lay the foundations for the candidates tocomplete a research project in the field of projectmanagement to complete their studies.The programme is delivered over two semestersand is structured as follows:Semester 1: Management Theory (15 credits);Project Management 1 (15 credits); Economical,Legal, Social & Political Framework (15 credits);and Production Management (15 credits).Semester 2: Management Practice (15 credits);Building Procurement (15 credits); ResearchDesign & Methodology (15 credits); Risk & ValueManagement (15 credits).The course will also include a majorproject/dissertation (60 credits) which canbe completed within the calendar year, or anagreed extended period.Methods of teaching and learningLectures and workshops are facilitated by expertsin their field, extensive use of case studies will bemade in order to apply project management theoryand skills. The use of WebCT provides additionalmeans of communication and the facility to submitcandidate’s work electronically, along with tutorfeedback and access to electronic resourcesincluding the University electronic library.AssessmentAssessment is diverse to reflect the needsof the programme. However, candidates canexpect to be assessed by assignment, case study,examinations, group work, and presentations.Benefits to youThe programme will be suitable for professionalswishing to develop their project managementknowledge and skills into a strategic/middlemanagement role or those wishing to specialisein the field of project management.Benefits to your organisationThe programme will benefit employers andorganisations by allowing candidates to developcomprehensive project management knowledgeand skills which can not only be used in theexecution of construction projects, but will alsoallow candidates to develop their managementskills to a more strategic level.Special featuresThe programme makes extensive use of casestudies which provides a hands-on applicationapproach to project management.Professional qualifications/exemptionsIt is envisaged that the programmes willbe accredited by the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors.CareersSuccessful candidates can expect to be involvedin senior roles within the project managementof major construction projects.Length of courseFT 18 monthsStart dateSeptemberEntry requirements• Students should have a good first degreeor alternatively have relevant experienceand be able to provide evidence of theirability to study at postgraduate level.FeesFor more information on fees and funding forthe Faculty of Health & Social Care please callthe Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333.For further informationCall our Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333or email: answers@anglia.ac.ukor visit: www.anglia.ac.ukHow to applyApplication details are available from ourContact Centre.Public health is the scienceand art of preventing disease,prolonging life, and promotinghealth, through the organisedeffort of society.Course contentPublic health, improving population health,and reducing inequalities has grown inimportance in recent years, as the 2004Choosing Health White Paper emphasises.There is also increasing recognition that publichealth requires a multi-disciplinary approachwhich takes account of the wider social, political,and economic factors which influence health.This course puts emphasis on the collaborativeand multi-dimensional approaches whichare integral to working with individuals andcommunities to improve public health.The programme is intended for people in all sectors,health, local government, voluntary organisationsand the wider community, who want to developtheir skills and knowledge for effective publichealth practice and tackling inequalities in health.Compulsory modules on the MSc include:Statistics and Epidemiological Methods in PublicHealth; Challenging Notions of Public Health(on which students critically analyse public healthpolicy and practice using historical, theoretical,and global perspectives); and PopulationHealth Assessments (including Health ImpactAssessments and Health Needs Assessment).Option modules include: Community Developmentand Public Health; Global Public Health; andAdvanced Skills for Public Health Practice.You will complete a dissertation in your finalyear. This is usually related to your own publichealth practice. Workshops and tutorials areprovided to support dissertation students.To gain the diploma you must complete thefollowing modules: Statistics and EpidemiologicalMethods in Public Health; Challenging Notions ofPublic Health; Population Health Assessments;and one option module.To gain the certificate you must complete twomodules: Statistics and Epidemiological Methodsin Public Health; and Challenging Notions ofPublic Health.Methods of teaching and learningYou will benefit from varied and innovativeteaching methods. These vary in relation to thecontent of modules, but engaging and supportingyou in meeting your learning needs is a priority.In particular, collaborative and multi-disciplinaryworking is central to the learning process.An advantage of this approach is that itencourages a strong, supportive group identityamong students. It also helps gain a greaterawareness of public health policy and practiceacross sectors. Throughout the programmethere is scope for you to focus on topics whichparticularly interest you. Tutors support andadvise you in relating your learning to yourpersonal and professional development.AssessmentAssessment methods are varied and flexible,intended to take account of the differing needsand abilities of students. These include theinnovative ‘patchwork text’ form of continuousassessment which helps you develop yourstudy skills to postgraduate level.Benefits to youThe MSc will equip you to critically evaluatecurrent public health practice and policies,conduct health impact and health needsassessments, and develop strategies for improvinghealth and reducing inequalities, while workingcollaboratively across the public health arena.Benefits to your organisationThe need to develop the capacity and capabilityof the public health workforce to meet policytargets is now widely recognised. This MSc willhelp NHS, local government, and voluntary sectororganisations develop their staff to help protectand promote the public’s health.CareersThe MSc will help you achieve the professionalstandards for public health practice and thus willunderpin professional development in the field.Links with industry or businessAll members of the teaching team have relevantqualifications in public health. Learning outcomeshave been mapped against the professionalstandards for public health practice.72 Call our Contact Centre 0845 271 3333 for more informationweb www.anglia.ac.ukemail answers@anglia.ac.uk 73