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student communITyroyal VISITOur student community, graduates and friends allcame together in true DMU style; creating a buzzthrough our social media channels before, duringand after the historic visit:14,500 users clicked on one of our RoyalVisit posts on the official DMU Facebookpage. Like us at facebook.com/dmuleicesterWe were trending on the day usingthe hashtag #royalDMU. Follow DMUat twitter.com/dmuleicester and ourVice-Chancellor at twitter.com/dmuvcover 13,000 views of the Royal Visit videoson the DMU YouTube channel – watch themnow at youtube.com/DeMontfortUniversityBest day ever at #royalDMU visit.Prime view of royal party. Amazingatmosphere and met lovely peoplein crowd whilst waiting!Helen Root@HelenRoot 8 March TwitterGenuinely so excited forthe Queen coming to DMU!#royalDMUNikki Case@Nicky_Case 7 March Twitterdmu.ac.uk/pg7

dmu fashion showThe Queen and The Duchess of Cambridgewatched with delight as collections designedby four of DMU’s graduates graced the catwalkat the fashion show.Already making their mark on the fashion world ourfour alumni, Shivani Chavda, Ume Sacranie, BeckyBurton and Sarika Pancholi from DMU’s class of 2011were selected to showcase their stunning creations.We are very proud of our award-winningstudents who go on to jobs with the biggestfashion names around the worldDr Julie KingHead of Fashion and Textiles8 DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

a shoe fit for a duchessroyal VISITDMU Footwear Design student Becka Huntwas chosen as the winner of a competitionto design a pair of shoes for The Duchessof Cambridge – one of the world’s leadingfashion icons.Six shortlisted entries were sent to St James’ Palacewhere The Duchess helped choose the winner.Becka’s design was inspired by 19th century fashionsand based around her interpretation of The Duchess’style. The colour of the shoe is sapphire blue with anornate white floral pattern incorporating pearl detail.I am absolutely overwhelmed,excited and amazed… it hasbeen great fun and hopefully thiswill be good for a future careerBecka Huntdmu.ac.uk/pg9

World ClASS fAcilitiesBACThe environment in which you study cantransform your performance. DMU offersthe latest facilities and industry standardequipment, giving you the chance to gainvaluable hands-on experience in professional,real-world settings on an attractive campusthat blends historic listed buildings withthe latest low carbon architecture.A Campus CentreB KImberlin LibraryC PACE BuildingD Hugh Aston BuildingE Sports CentreAt DMU we continually invest inour facilities, working with industryleaders to ensure our equipmentand workspaces replicate thoseused by professionals. We areahead of the game with emergingtechnologies, ensuring today’sstudents benefit from the latesttechniques and ways of thinkingto become the industry leadersof tomorrow.Our Hugh Aston Building, –purpose-built for Business andLaw courses – boasts a mock courtroom and dedicated law libraryalong with the latest PC labs,lecture theatres and study areas.Our brand new GamesDevelopment Studios arekitted out with powerful gamingcomputers, RealD 3D technology,HD projection and the latestconsoles and portable gamesdevices. The studios provide thelatest facilities for today’s andtomorrow’s gaming industry,from traditional consoles to theincreasingly popular mobilegaming market.10DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

World ClASS fAcilitiesWorld ClASS FacilitiesDEPractice and perform dance anddrama in the Performance ArtsCentre for Excellence (PACE)building. With fully equipped,versatile studios and rehearsalrooms, sprung dance floors andsound and lighting equipmentthroughout, use the very bestworking environment to exploreyour creative potential.Our state-of-the-art clinicalpractice suites, PsychologyAnalytical Laboratory and GoodsManufacturing Practice suite willequip you with real world practicalskills and experience you’ll requirefor employment.Train to become one of the nextgeneration of media professionalsin our Creative Technology Studios.Packed full of the latest industrystandard equipment, benefit fromTV and radio studios, HD cameras,motion capture and green screentechnology, all supported by highspec computers and a high speednetwork, allowing seamlessintegration of your work acrossall studios.Committed to sustainability andhaving already won awards for our‘green’ Queen’s Building in the1990s, we are now transformingit into a ‘Living Lab’, a dynamicexample of the sustainability andenergy efficiency that can beachieved with an existing building.Relax, unwind and meet up withfriends in the Campus Centre,which offers food outlets, coffeebars and shops. With the Students’Union also located on the first floor,the Campus Centre is the socialhub of the campus.Improve your fitness, enjoy yourfavourite sports and be one of thefirst to benefit from our new leisurecentre, opening summer 2012. Thisconsists of a 25 metre swimmingpool, eight courts for racket sportsand five-a-side football, a fullyequipped gym, fitness studios foryoga, pilates and aerobics and aclimbing wall, as well as a caféand changing rooms.open eveningsCome to one of our openevenings and see for yourself orfollow progress on the web. Werun postgraduate specific openevenings and virtual open days,giving you the chance to find outmore about your chosen subjectand view the first-rate facilitieson offer.Visit dmu.ac.uk/pg to find out more.Alternatively our campus toursrun daily, simply book onlinedmu.ac.uk/campustoursor call +44 (0)116 257 7513.dmu.ac.uk/pg11

esearch atde montfort univeRSITyThe Graduate School hasseen continued growthover the last few yearsand we anticipate this willcontinue. With around halfof our students comingfrom outside the UK, weboast a truly cosmopolitanenvironment andground-breaking researchin many diverse areasJon LoveGDL studentI am delighted that you are interestedin studying for a Research Degree atDe Montfort University (DMU).We have a strong research culture, achieving world class results in eachof our four faculties, two institutes and over 50 specialist groups, which areactively engaged in hundreds of projects. These range from semiconductordevelopment to music technology and from the microscopic to themass-market.Research at DMU is distinctive because DMU applies its research to thebenefit of businesses and communities, delivering tangible improvements tohealthcare, society and individuals’ lives. Our outstanding track record in ‘realworld’ research is one of the core strengths of the university and is testamentto the passion, professionalism, ambition and dedication of researchcolleagues across the institution.The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rated our research veryhighly, placing us among the likes of Cambridge and Warwick for EnglishLiterature, with 40 per cent of submitted work ranked as 4* or ‘world-leading’(a further 20 per cent was classified as 3* or ‘internationally excellent’).In our Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, 65 per cent ofresearch was classed as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’, andin Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering 50 per centof our research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.Another indication of our research success is the accumulation of researchincome, our project portfolio comprises over £22 million pounds of fundingwhich has come into the university from UK research councils, charities,and organisations such as the National Health Service and the EuropeanUnion in Brussels.As an institution we recognise that research excellence comes fromthe enthusiasm of staff working within our faculties and institutes andthe development of excellent researchers is fundamental to our successinto the future. DMU have developed a number of initiatives to ensurelongevity for our research for the future.DMU is located right in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant multicultural city.We are a community of more than 20,000 students and 2,700 staff. We havemore than 500 research students, studying for MA/MSc, MPhil and PhDawards, across a wide range of subjects. Nearly half of our researchstudents come from outside the UK and the European Union.Our lively and diverse community of research students are well integratedinto research teams, and enjoy close relationships with their supervisorsand professors. As a postgraduate research student, you are a highly valuedmember of the university. You will play a crucial role in shaping the futureresearch landscape of DMU. Our exceptional facilities and superb supportmechanisms will aid you in your specialist field of study. I’m sure that whenyou arrive you will be just as enthused and passionate about research atDe Montfort University as I am. I look forward to welcoming you to ourresearch community.Professor Andy CollopPro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation,Dean of the Faculty of Technology12DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

The Graduate SchoolThe Graduate School overseesthe progress of all researchstudents at DMU, from initialapplication, through the variousstages of research training, to finalthesis submission and examination.We support your development asa researcher to help you reachyour maximum potential and,together with your supervisoryteam, to successfully completeyour research degree.Currently there are over 700students registered for Master’sby Research, MPhil or PhD researchdegrees and we anticipate continuedgrowth over the coming years.Almost half of the researchstudents at DMU are from outsidethe UK, so we are well prepared tohelp international students adapt toacademic life in the UK. Studying ina foreign country inevitably presentsmany new challenges, but theability to communicate effectivelywith your project supervisorsand colleagues is essential todeveloping your research skills.In addition to the normal projectsupervision and research trainingprogramme, we provide additionalEnglish language support, if Englishis not your first language, along withaccess to a network of internationalstudent support through ourStudent Welfare teams.You will normally be allocatedtwo research supervisors whoare members of staff within theuniversity. They will have expertknowledge of the area you areresearching and regular meetingswill ensure that you are makingeffective progress.DMU research students frequentlybecome part of research teams sothat your work forms an integralpart of a wider research programme.You will be able to take part inmeetings where you can presentyour own findings and discuss theimpact they might have on thebroader objectives of the team.In addition to the specific skills foryour research project and in orderto complement your career beyondyour time at university, you will alsotake part in our comprehensiveResearcher DevelopmentProgramme. This encourages abroader understanding of researchmethodology and skills such as;efficient literature searching,presenting to an audience andpublishing research findings.When you come to enrol at DMU,the Graduate School Office willbe your first port of call for anyquestions you may have, or atany subsequent point during yourresearch degree. We look forwardto welcoming you to DMU.For further information visitdmu.ac.uk/research/graduateschoolor email enquiry@dmu.ac.ukrESEarch with rEal ImpactOur world-renowned research isat the heart of everything we do.It shapes our courses, our teaching,our community and the worldaround us.Our 50 active research groupsacross the university work on morethan 400 projects, pushing theboundaries of science and medicine.We are at the forefront of the 3Dgaming and TV revolution and weare helping to save the planet withour pioneering research into carbonemissions and environmental impact.Nearly half of all our multidisciplinaryresearch has beenrated as world-leading orinternationally excellent by theGovernment’s latest ResearchAssessment Exercise.World-changingOur research is having a directimpact on our planet. DMU’sProfessor Philippa Berry is helpingscientists predict the impact ofnatural disasters with the mostaccurate map of the world’s landheights ever created. ProfessorBerry produced the map usingdata from NASA’s Shuttle RadarTopography Mission (SRTM) alongwith several European satellites.DMU’s Institute of Energy andSustainable Development (IESD)is leading the way in the researchof clean and efficient ways ofusing energy to drive down carbonfootprints. From research to reduceUK airports’ carbon emissionsby 100 per cent by 2050, tothe award-winning Wattbox, anautomated heating control systemwhich could help people reduceenergy consumption in their homesby 20 per cent, the IESD’s work ishelping to save the planet from thenegative effects of global warming.Life-changingOur researchers are developingtechniques to improve lives.Researchers at DMU havedeveloped an artificial pancreaswhich is set to improve the livesof diabetics. A gel barrier, patentedby DMU’s Professor Joan Taylor,holds insulin in place inside ametal casing in the body. Whenglucose levels rise, the gel liquefies,releasing the correct amount ofinsulin into the body. When glucoselevels drop, the gel solidifies,keeping the insulin in place. Ifclinical trials are successful, thiscould mean the end of injectionsfor millions of people with diabetes.Tests on sick newborn babiesare being carried out with justa tiny spot of blood following abreakthrough by DMU researchersDr Sangeeta Tanna and Dr GrahamLawson. Newborn babies have verylittle blood available so standardblood tests are unsuitable. This newtest allows medics to test the levelsof a range of drugs in their blood,and prescribe more effective doses.researchdmu.ac.uk/pg13

accommoDATIonaccommoDATIonBACAccommodation forinternational studentsFinding the right place to live at university where youwill feel comfortable and secure is vital. This is why weguarantee university-sourced accommodation for all ournew postgraduate international students who request it,subject to meeting certain terms and conditions.We have reserved rooms especially for internationalstudents in a range of halls. All of our halls are selfcateringand offer safe and secure single rooms. Theyare fully furnished and have shared kitchen and laundryfacilities, internet access (some charges apply), on-sitestaff, and secure postal points. Some halls also includeen-suite bathrooms, on-site security, Sky TV and deluxebedrooms, for an extra charge.The average cost of accommodation is around £100-£110 per week, and you can book your accommodationonline once you have firmly accepted your offer ofa place at DMU.Find out more about accommodation and applyonline at dmu.ac.uk/internationalaccommodationPrivately rentED SEctorMany students prefer to live in privately rentedaccommodation, giving you more freedom to choosewho you live with. For this reason, postgraduatestudents are not eligible for our university-sourcedrooms; however should you feel that you have specialcircumstances, please talk to the Housing Office.Our on-campus letting agency, SULETS, can helpyou find the right place to live, with easy to understandcontracts and no agency fees.For more information about the private rentedsector visit dmu.ac.uk/privaterentedA Bede Hall, summertime socialisingB New Wharf, peaceful canalside settingC Newarke Point, relaxing in a communal areaD Filbert Village, plenty of room to meet and chatE Waterway Gardens, private accommodation availableF Liberty Park, modern purpose-built facilitiesG Bede Hall, a home away from home14DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

postgraduate successStudy a postgraduate qualificationat DMU and join the 97 per centof UK postgraduate studentswho gain employment withinsix months of completing theircourse, earning an averagestarting salary of £33,000*.A postgraduate degree from DMU will prepare youfor a high level career. You will gain professionalexperience using the very latest facilities, take onreal-world projects that have a positive effect onsociety and, in many cases, gain exemptions fromprofessional body examinations.But don’t just take our word for it...postgraudate successDTop 10 uk postgraduate salariesMedical Education £95,000International Business and Management £75,000Energy and Sustainable Building Design £50,000Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education £46,500Coaching £44,000Business Administration £41,500Applied Health Studies £40,000Frontline Leadership and Management £39,454EManaging Health and Social Care £39,154Sport History and Culture £39,000*Source: Destination of Leavers from higher education reportfor 2009/10 (based on the results of the most recent graduatesurvey, at the time of going to print, conducted six monthsafter course completion). This data is intended to be usedas a guide only and does not guarantee the stated salaryfor students undertaking the course. The report is compiledbased on data received from UK students. Therefore, salaryinformation may not be available for all courses.FGdmu.ac.uk/pg15

Internationally mAKIng a Differenceinternationally mAKIng a DifferenceGlobal futures: makinga diFFErence worldwiDEWith a thriving internationalstudent community, expertacademics from around the worldand global collaborations withpartner institutions, we are a trulyinternational university.InternationalpartnershiPSWe’re forging links across theworld, developing internationalpartnerships and workingwith international experts andinstitutions to enrich life andstudy at DMU.We have more than 90 activepartnerships with universitiesaround the globe, including NanjingUniversity (ranked 120th in theworld by the Times Higher) andLiaoning University in China,Chaoyang University in Taiwan andDaly College in India. DMU hasdeveloped links with a number ofhigh profile Japanese institutionsand is providing support to studentsof Tohoku University in Sendaiwho were personally affected bythe March 2011 earthquake andtsunami. From improving lives inother countries, to strengtheningrelations with the UK, ourpartnerships are making areal difference.Supporting theglobal communityFrom saving lives in Africa throughour research into waste water,to advising on social reform andsupporting Fairtrade farmers, wecontinue to share our knowledgewith the world around us, using ourexpertise to improve lives and makea difference.Jennie Fleming and Dr HellmuthWeich from DMU’s Centre forSocial Action are helping to reformsocial services in Moldova as part ofan initiative to reduce poverty andprotect vulnerable groups in theEastern European country.DMU has been awarded Fairtradestatus for its commitment tousing and supporting Fairtradeproducts. In 2010 two Ghanaiancocoa farmers were invited to theuniversity to show how Fairtradehas helped to transform the lives oftheir families and community.International careersFrom international courses inbusiness and corporate governance;entrepreneurship, finance andHR management; interreligiousrelations and intercultural businesscommunications; to projects thatsee you travelling the world, oroverseas employment opportunities,a degree from DMU can give youthe chance to explore the world.Our postgraduates work for someof the biggest international names,including Ford, IBM and Nike, andare responsible for some of theworld’s most iconic architecture,such as the Elements shoppingmall in Hong Kong and Yas Islandin Abu Dhabi.International exchangesOur students get to experiencelife and study around the globe atour international partner institutionsas far afield as Eastern Asia andthe USA.Media student Elizabeth Daviespent three weeks in Chinastudying Mandarin, Chinesecalligraphy and art, Taichi and theChinese economy at the East ChinaNormal University in Shanghai.International academicsFrom international visitingprofessors to resident academics,DMU attracts a wealth of expertisefrom around the globe, openingup new ways of thinking to theuniversity.Medicine bottles that alert youwhen a prescription needs updatingand computer screens that canbe rolled up to fit in a briefcaseare a step closer due to researchat DMU into gold nanoparticlesby Indian researcher Dr SashiPaul. Combining the nanoparticleswith small molecules, Dr Paul hasbeen able to create carbon-basedmicrochips which are easy to makeand so flexible they can be used inpaper and clothing.Nigerian academic Dr KamilOmoteso helped to set up abook donation scheme to helpuniversities and polytechnics inAfrica and, to date, has been able toprovide 50,000 books and journals,worth more than £1million.International studentsWe have a thriving internationalcommunity, a democraticallyelected International StudentRepresentative in our Students’Union and a variety of clubs andsocieties set up and run by ourinternational students.Our international students areaward winners, taking homeprizes like the BT Essence ofthe Entrepreneur Award, theD&AD Future of Mobile PhonesAward and the KPMG BestStudent Award.Find out more atdmu.ac.uk/international16DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

dmu campus in leiceSTerAA John Lewis flagship store,Highcross LeicesterB one of many restaurant’sin Leicester city centreC Bradgate ParkD Curve TheatreE Market Street shoppingOur student experienceChoosing the perfect university is a balancingact: selecting the right university for your studyis crucial, but it’s still only a part of the decision.At DMU, you can be part of a thriving student community, in a multiculturalcity that is vibrant, welcoming and full of things to do.Hundreds of millions of pounds have been invested in Leicester over thelast five years. With an iconic theatre, a shopping centre housing hundredsof stores and a thoroughly modernised centre, the city has been transformedinto a must-visit destination for people all over the Midlands.If you are moving away from home to study, then finding a place whereyou will feel comfortable and secure is essential.DMU has a friendly campus where students can study, relax and have fun.Our Campus Centre is the social hub of the university where you can meetfriends for a coffee or a bite to eat, but when you feel like venturing furtherafield you’ll find an abundance of choice on your doorstep.There are dozens of pubs, bars and cafés all within walking distanceof the campus, so you’ll never be short of ideas for where to go.18DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

dmu campus in leiceSTerBCdmu camPUS in leicesterDEShoppingLeicester’s bustling city centreincludes Highcross Leicester, ashopping centre which is just a10-minute walk from the campusand boasts a flagship John Lewisstore and some of the biggestnames in retail, as well as up-andcomingshops that might becomeyour new favourites. LeicesterLanes, nestled in a picturesquearea just off the High Street, isa collection of independent shopsand boutiques offering everythingfrom designer fashion to uniquegift ideas.If you fancy something different,Fosse Park, one of Britain’s biggestout-of-town shopping parks, isonly a bus ride away and is hometo many of the UK’s best-knownretailers, including Next andMarks & Spencer.Eating outYou will be spoilt for choice atLeicester’s own restaurant quarter,based at Highcross Leicester.Sushi, curries, burgers, Frenchcuisine, classic Italian dishes andBritish pub grub with a moderntwist are all available.The city is also known for itstremendous Indian restaurants.In particular, the Belgrave areaof the city and London Road havea vast amount to choose from,but there are many wonderfulrestaurants to be found throughoutthe city, including several closeto the DMU campus.Belgrave, known locally as theGolden Mile, is also a great place tofind Indian supermarkets and sweetshops while Leicester’s centralmarket has more than 300 stallswith food from all over the worldand is a great place to buyfresh produce.EntertainmentCurve, Leicester’s state-of-the-arttheatre, regularly hosts big nameproductions, and several DMUstudents and graduates havetrodden its boards since it openedjust a few years ago. The theatreis a talking point in itself, withan ‘inside out’ design that allowspeople walking past to see intomuch of the building and it is thenew venue for DMU graduations.Film lovers are spoilt for choicewith the 12-screen Cinema de Lux,and the unique Phoenix Square, acinema and gallery, which offerssomething different from the usualmultiplex fare. Leicester also hasan Odeon and a Vue cinema.dmu.ac.uk/pg19

dmu campus in leiceSTerFGHINightlifeLeicester has a large studentpopulation that is well served bya variety of clubs, bars and pubs.You’ll find most tastes are cateredfor, and there are also some greatvenues for watching live musicSportWith Leicester City Football Club,Leicester Tigers Rugby FootballClub and Leicestershire CountyCricket Club all based in the city,it’s a great place to be if you’re asports fan. The university is alsohome to the DMU Leicester Ridersbasketball team.F Leicester Tigers RugbyG Leicester Comedy FesitvalH Summer Sundae Music FestivalI Divalli CelebrationsAnnual eventsCatch some of the many showsthat take place as part of theLeicester Comedy Festival – thelongest-running comedy festival inEurope and host to big name actsand up-and-coming new faces. Thecomedy festival began 18 years agoas a DMU student project.Leicester is also home to theSummer Sundae festival atDe Montfort Hall, which has hostedacts including Kasabian, TinchyStryder and Mumford and Sons.Leicester is also known for thespectacular Diwali celebrationsthat take place each autumn.Said to be the biggest outsideof the Asian subcontinent, theyare a sight to behold.For more information visit dmu.ac.uk/aboutleicester12 35Leicester4LondonMajor uk airports1 Manchester2 East Midlands Airport3 Birmingham International4 Luton5 London Heathrow6 London Gatwick620DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

de montfortSTUDents’ union (dsu)dmu camPUS in leicesterThe DSU is based on the first floor of the Campus Centre and isthere to support you throughout your time at DMU, as well as beingthe social centre of the campus.A place to relaxThe Students’ Union is the placeto come to catch up with friends,to grab some food or a coffee,or to just chill out. With themednights throughout the week, specialguests and quiz nights, we offersomething for everyone.A place to find frienDSThere are more than 80 clubsand societies through which youcan find people who share yourinterests. If you want to play asport we offer a huge range, fromaikido, rowing, badminton andcapoeira, through to football andrugby whose Varsity matchesagainst Leicester University areheld at Leicester City’s King PowerStadium and Leicester Tigers’Welford Road ground.The societies allow you to getinvolved, and meet like-mindedpeople. From rock music andgaming through to debating anda number of religious societies,you can meet people who areon your wavelength.A place to get involvEDWhile at DMU we give you thechance to make a real differencein the local community with DSUVolunteering. It will also help yourCV, as volunteering work is lookedon very favourably by potentialemployers, and we always haveorganisations and charities lookingfor students who can help. You canalso run for, or elect, 30 studentexecutive positions, from Presidentto Student Representatives. This isyour chance to have a say in howthe university is run.A place to come for helpIf you have any welfare or educationissues we can help, whether it’shousing, making ends meet or legaladvice. We also offer courses fromthe Institute of Leadership andManagement, a great thing toadd to your CV.A place to broadcastGet a start in the media worldwith Demon Media, our own mediabrand which has a growing nationalreputation. It includes The Demonnewspaper, our award-winning radiostation Demon FM (available on107.5fm), which now broadcaststhroughout the year, and a TVstation broadcast online and inour halls of residence.For more information visit demontfortstudents.comdmu.ac.uk/pg21

scholarshIPS and feesScholarships,fees and fundingWe are committed to supportingstudents and firmly believe thatfinance should not be a barrierto accessing university education.Due to changes in governmentpolicy and funding, we are stillconfirming our package ofsupport, scholarships and feesfor 2013 entry. Please visitdmu.ac.uk/pgfunding wherewe will reveal our full packageas soon as it is confirmed.Access to the right type andamount of funding is a key partin the decision-making processaround postgraduate study, andwhilst there is no mandatoryfunding in the UK, there are anumber of funding opportunitiesyou can explore. This guide willtell you about the main sources offunding available, but with furtherresearch you may be able to findother options.We would advise you to explorethe different funding optionsavailable to you at an early stageof the application process.Alumni scholarshipfor Dmu graduatESWe offer a £500 scholarship toDMU graduates who have receivedand accepted an offer for a placeon one of the eligible postgraduatecourses. For details abouthow to apply and for fullterms and conditions, visitdmu.ac.uk/pgfundingFaculty scholarshipsAs well as the Alumni Scholarship,we may also have some coursespecificscholarships available.Check with your chosen facultydirectly to see what scholarshipsare currently on offer andthe eligibility criteria, or visitdmu.ac.uk/pgfunding formore details.rESEarch CouncilsResearch Councils award a varietyof grants and scholarships to thosestudying postgraduate and researchdegrees in higher educationinstitutions. Between them theyoffer around 12,000 awards eachyear; usually for full-time students.To find out more, visit rcuk.ac.ukProFESSional and CareerDevelopment LoansProfessional and CareerDevelopment Loans are availableto anyone studying a vocationalcourse which will enhance jobskills or career prospects. TheSkills Funding Agency pays theinterest on the loan while youare studying, and for one monthafterwards. You then repay theloan to the bank over an agreedperiod of time at a fixed interestrate. Loans of £300 to £10,000are available from participatingbanks. Visit direct.gov.uk/pcdlfor more information.Personal loanSome postgraduate students takeout a personal loan to help coverthe cost of course fees. These areavailable from most high streetbanks, but please be mindful ofcurrent interest rates and that youwill usually be required to startmaking repayments immediately,irrespective of whether you havestarted your studies or not.Harry James RiddlestonCharity of lEicESterIf you reside in Leicestershire orRutland and are aged between21 and 34 years old, you may beeligible for an interest free loan ofup to £10,000 from the Harry JamesRiddleston Charity of Leicester.Visit harryriddleston.org.uk forfull details about how to apply.Sir Thomas WhiteLoan CharityIf you are aged over 18 and under35, and have lived in Leicestershireor Rutland for five years or more,you may be entitled to an interestfree loan of up to £6,000. Visitstwcharity.co.uk to find out moreand how to apply.Charities, trustsand foundationsThere are a number of externalcharities, trusts and foundationswho may be able to help you withfunding towards your postgraduatecourse. These funds are usuallyrestricted to those who meetspecific eligibility criteria, suchas where you live, vocationalchoice and family background.The Directory of Social Changehas details of 4,500 UK trustsand foundations that give around£3.9 billion each year. Visittrustfunding.org.uk to searchfor the different funding available.The following publicationsalso contain listings of charitiesand trusts:The Directory of Grant MakingTrusts (Charities Aid Foundation)The Grants Register(Macmillan Press)The Charities Digest(Waterlow Information Services)22DMU PostgRADUATe and professional prospecTUS 2013

Reference copies of thesedirectories should be available atyour local library. Alternatively, ifyou are already a DMU student youcan find copies of the publicationsin the Kimberlin Library or withinStudent and Academic Serviceson campus.Access to lEarning FundThe Access to Learning Fund isprovided by the Higher EducationFunding Council for England(hefce) to assist UK studentswho are experiencing financialdifficulties. You could be eligible foradditional funding once you haveenrolled, provided you have securedadequate financial provision tocomplete the course. Our Moneyand Welfare Team will decidewhether you are able to get thishelp and if so, how much you canreceive. For more information, visitdmu.ac.uk/studentservicesEmployer fundingYour employer may be happy tohelp you fund your postgraduatecourse. You might need to makea case to your employer showingthem how you will benefit frompostgraduate study, which couldinclude specific career relatedskills and knowledge that you willacquire or the development of otherskills demanded by a postgraduatecourse. Even if your employer onlyagrees to partial funding, you maybe able to negotiate some helpwith resources or study leave.Part-time workMany postgraduate studentshave a part-time job to fund theirstudies. DMU provides supportthrough DMUworks; an onlinejob bank just for our studentsand graduates which posts over1,000 vacancies per year. Visitdmu.ac.uk/dmuworks to findout more.Alternatively, you may beinterested in becoming one of ourpaid Student Ambassadors, whorepresent and promote DMUto prospective students at variousevents throughout the year.For more information, visitdmu.ac.uk/samsSavingsIf you are currently in employmentor able to work over the summerperiod before starting yourpostgraduate course, it is advisableto save as much money as you canwhich can then be put towards thecost of your course fees.Paying your FEESWhen you enrol at DMU, youwill be able to select from threepayment options:One single payment of thefull tuition fee at enrolmentSet up a payment plan bydirect debit to pay three equalinstalments usually in October,January and AprilSet up a payment plan bydirect debit to pay four equalinstalments usually each monthfrom November to FebruaryPlease note that some coursesrequire a deposit to be paidin advance; check the individualcourse information forfurther details.We are committed to supportingstudents and firmly believe thatfinance should not be a barrier toaccessing postgraduate education;hopefully this guide has madeyou aware of some of the fundingopportunities that may be availableto you.Our Money and Welfare Teamoffer support in a number of areas,including information about fees,grants and bursaries, and adviceon bank accounts, benefits andbills. For more information you cancontact the Money and WelfareTeam on the details below.You may also find some usefulinformation on the followingwebsites:direct.gov.ukprospects.ac.ukstudentmoney.orgpostgrad.comskill.org.ukpostgraduatestudentships.comContact details:Money and welfareStudent and Academic ServicesT: (0116) 257 7595E: moneyandwelfare@dmu.ac.ukscholarshIPS and feesIf your employer or other sponsoris paying towards your tuitionfees, you will need to provide aletter of confirmation from them atenrolment which includes the fullamount they are contributing andinvoice details.For more information visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfundingdmu.ac.uk/pg23

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESmy lecturersgive me space ANDsupportfor my IDEASto growChiyono JaegerMA Fashion Bodywear24DMU Postgraduate AND profESSIoNAl prospecTUS 2013

ART, DESignand humanitiesDe Montfort University’s faculty of Art, Design andHumanities brings together the world leading research,award-winning work, and innovative thinking of theuniversity’s many creative disciplines.With students who are consistently recognised for thequality of their work, and academics who are internationallyrecognised for their experience and skill, the faculty is ahive of originality and professionalism.With a combination of traditional subjects, professionallyoriented training, and free-thinking creative disciplines, thefaculty makes for an exciting and unique mix of students.Our academic staff are among the best in the worldthanks to their research and writing. The facultyincludes eight National Teaching Fellows, more thanmost UK universities hold in total. Staff work is regularlyrecognised with significant awards and prizes, and theirresearch ensures that courses are at the forefrontof developmentsOur annual week-long Cultural Exchanges festival hasbecome a significant event in the cultural life of the EastMidlands, and offers talks and performances by guestsfrom the arts, media, literature, politics and filmStudents regularly exhibit at regional, national andinternational galleries, win awards and participatein festivalsOur range of unique courses includes a sportsmanagement degree supported by FIFA, some of themost established specialist fashion courses in thecountry, and the Independent Study MA where you canpursue a tailor-made MA in a subject area ofyour choiceBenefit from our extensive links with many local andnational organisations, including the BBC, Arts Councils,the National Media Museum in Bradford, LeicesterMercury, Curve, the Leicester Theatre Trust, PhoenixSquare digital arts centre, and the British LibraryWe actively engage with local industry, and have closerelationships with several large companies, SMEs, andgovernment organisationsdmu.ac.uk/adhpg25

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESCOURSESArchitectural Design MA 34Architectural Practice PG Dip 36Architecture (PEDR) SPS 37Architecture and Sustainability MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert 38Architecture MArch 40Art and Design Graduate Cerificate 42British Architectural History MA 44Cities and Sustainability MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert 46Creative Technologies MA/MSc 48Cultural Events Management MSc 50Design Entrepreneurship MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 52Design Innovation MA/MSc 54Design Management MA 56Drama MA 58English Language Teaching MA 59Fashion and Bodywear MA 61Fashion Management MA 6326DMU Postgraduate AND profESSIoNAl prospecTUS 2013

Fine Art MA 64Game Art MA 65Global Media MA 66Housing Design and Sustainability MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 68Independent Study in Art, Design or Humanities MA 70Interior Design MA 72International Journalism MA 74International Public Relations MA 76Inter-religious Relations MA 78Management, Law and Humanities of Sport: 80The FIFA MasterMultimedia Design MA 82Photographic History and Practice MA/PG Dip 84ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESPhotography MA 86Product Design MA 88Public Relations MA 90Sports History and Culture MA 92Television Scriptwriting MA 94Textile Design MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 96Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography MA 98dmu.ac.uk/adhpg27

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESRESEARCHTHAT MATTERSArt, Design and Humanities is home to research staff withinternational reputations in a wide range of creative andscholarly fields, blending traditional disciplines of criticalenquiry and analysis with practice-based research andcreative work employing cutting-edge technology.Our research students have access toexcellent specialist facilities, includinghigh performance multimediaequipment, and specialist studio,workshop and laboratory spaces. Oneof the features of our research cultureis a commitment to the integration ofpractice and theory in the Arts, withexcellent opportunities for studentsto engage in collaborative andinterdisciplinary research.We maintain a buoyant environmentfor research students; you will findyourself immersed in a supportiveand stimulating environment, withample opportunity to network withother researchers in your own andrelated disciplines, as well as beingencouraged to make links beyondyour immediate subject area in orderto consolidate confidence in yourintellectual abilities. Each disciplinehas regular research seminars givingpostgraduates access to nationaland international visiting speakers, aswell as university-wide events whichinvolve public figures and culturalcommentators in the research cultureof the institution.Art, Design and Humanitiesmaintains close connections withthe wider community through linkswith Leicester’s Cultural Quarterorganisations such as Curve andPhoenix Square, along with the highlysuccessful annual Cultural Exchangesfestival which presents talks andperformances by leading figures inthe arts and humanities. In addition,there is an annual research studentconference and dedicated subjectlevel research training events.28DMU Postgraduate AND profESSIoNAl prospecTUS 2013

Studying AT DMUhas been highlybeneficialto my fUTUREcareerChia-Hung Hsu is currentlycompleting the third year of hisPhD in Product Design at DMU.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESHaving previously worked forthe Taiwanese Government asa Civil Servant for 7 years priorto pursuing his PhD.Chia-Hung Hsu obtained ascholarship to study in theUK. He met with Jo Poonfrom the DMU InternationalOffice and Robert Chen (ADHAcademic) in Taiwan at aneducation exhibition and theyadvised him about the optionsavailable at DMU.Chia-Hung said ‘Leaving fulltime employment was a bigdecision, but studying at DMUhas been highly beneficial tomy future career’.With a PhD there are nolectures, as it is all selfresearch and assessment.Chia beleives that the trainingcourses were really helpfuland have helped to greatlydeveloped his presentationskills and thesis preparation.Chia also commented that theuniversity library facilities andservice are excellent, sayingthey are great for research,with plentiful, relevantliterature for his field of study.The library also has specificstudy rooms dedicated forresearch students.Chia beleives it’s importantto consider what you arewilling to put in to your workyourself. ‘Come preparedto work hard and be surewhat you want to get out ofit following your studies’If you would like to read moreabout Chia-Hung Hsu’s storyscan hereor visit dmu.ac.uk/chia-hungdmu.ac.uk/adhpg29

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESResearch AREAS INArt, Designand Humanities30English language and LiteratureThe Centre for Textual Studies (CTS) and the Centrefor Adaptations lie at the heart of English researchactivities, in a subject area with a high concentration ofinternationally and nationally acclaimed scholars workingat the cutting-edge of their fields.The CTS is devoted to scholarly research in the fieldsof textual studies and the history of the book, and tonew, emerging technologies that support the developmentof literary culture. The Centre for Adaptations actsas an interdisciplinary hub for the study of adaptationsin the context of literary, film, drama and television studiesand draws on the research of colleagues acrossthe different schools. It hosts the Oxford UniversityPress journal Adaptation and organises an annualinternational conference.The Centres organise international conferences, symposia,visiting fellowships, and have an excellent record ofattracting research grants. Recent funded projects includethe Brownings’ Correspondence Project (in conjunctionwith Wedgestone Press, supported by the Arts andHumanities Research Council), as well as the Literatureon Screen Association and Virginia Woolf Online (bothsupported by the Leverhulme Trust).Indicative research themes:Creative writingLiterary adaptationsModernismPoetryRenaissance literatureRomanticism and Victorian literatureShakespeareThe long nineteenth centuryWomen’s writingHistorySocial and cultural themes are a distinctive feature ofour research in history, including migration, diasporaand ethnicity, agricultural history, material culture andconsumption. Recent grants include support from theGerda Henkel Foundation for research into the history ofgender politics in Pakistan— specifically the role of Muslimwomen from the late colonial period to the present day—and a Leverhulme research grant for West Asia in theIndian Ocean 500–1500 CE exploring the lives of WestAsian communities in that period.The International Centre for Sports History and Culturewas established in 1996 and is considered the leadingcentre for the study of sports history in the world. TheCentre has some of the foremost historians in the fieldof sports history and culture and has won substantialresearch funding over the years for major projects suchas a study of sport in the military and the history ofsports medicine since 1920. The Centre also recentlyproduced Sport and The British a 30-part Radio 4 seriesin partnership with BBC Radio 4 as part of the build up tothe 2012 London Olympics.Indicative research themes:Agrarian historyBritish economic, social and cultural historyIslamic South Asia and the Indian Ocean worldMigration, minorities and ethnicityPolitical, intellectual and information historySports history and cultureMusic, Technology and InnovationCreative practice and the scholarly investigation sit sideby side in the Music, Technology and Innovation ResearchCentre (MTIRC) focusing on electroacoustic musiccomposition and related analytical and critical studies.The MTIRC research agenda is supported by severalstrategic international partnerships including the Groupede Recherches Musicales (GRM) in Paris, the Institutfür Musik und Akustik of the Zentrum für Kunst undMedientechnologie (ZKM), Karlsruhe (Germany) and theUniversity of the Arts, Berlin, as well as other internationalstudy exchange opportunities for students(visit mti.dmu.ac.uk/projects).DMU PoSTGRADUATE AND profESSIoNAl prospecTUS 2013

The MTIRC was recently awardedtwo substantial research grants:an Arts and Humanities ResearchCouncil award for the NewMultimedia Tools for ElectroacousticMusic Analysis project, whichwill develop a software packageand toolbox for the analysis ofelectroacoustic music, and an EUCulture grant ‘Composing withSounds’, a project to develop musicsoftware for children aged to engagein creative experimentation withsound. DMU is also the editorialhome of Organised Sound, one ofthe leading academic journals inthe field.The MTIRC has exceptionalfacilities, including a dedicatedstudio for composition in up to 32discrete audio channels, a fullyisolated mixing and project room, aworkstation laboratory outfitted foraudiovisual and interactive work, anda professional recording studio.Indicative research themes:Algorithmic musicCircuit bending andhardware hackingComposition(acousmatic, audiovisualand instrumental/vocal)Educational use of newmusic technologiesHuman-machine interactionMusic analysis and musicologyPerformance practice ofelectroacoustic musicSpatialised and immersive soundenvironments and installationsDance, Drama andPerformance StudiesNoted for its internationallyacknowledged excellence in dancestudies, this area has specialismsin scholarly and practice-basedresearch, exemplified by the recentaward of an Arts and HumanitiesResearch Council grant for researchinto the British Dance and theAfrican Diaspora 1946-2005 (withYork St John University). A significantaspect of research in the areafocuses on the artist/practitioner,dovetailing with the teachingof creative practice and theory,which led to the establishmentdmu.ac.uk/adhpgof the Centre for Excellence inPerformance Arts, offering firstclass facilities for teaching andperformance.Indicative research themes:Contemporary performanceand cultureCreative work in choreographyand live artDance theoryDrama from the renaissanceto the contemporaryHistorio/ethno/auto-graphiesof performancePerformance of gender andidentity in twentieth and twentyfirst century dance theatrePopular dancePostcolonial cultures andmodernist literaturesThe popular tradition in theatreand performanceMedia and CoMMunicationThe School of Media andCommunication comprises a largeand diverse team with a substantialnumber of early career researchersworking in exciting and rapidlydeveloping fields.The Photographic History ResearchCentre (PHRC) has a uniqueapproach to photographic history andits social and cultural manifestations.A recently completed major projectis Photographs, Colonial Legacy andMuseums in Contemporary EuropeanCulture, funded by HERA (EuropeanJoint Humanities Research) inconjunction with VU UniversityAmsterdam and the University ofBergen. Most recently, the Centrehas been awarded an Arts andHumanities Research Council grantand also has a Collaborative DoctoralAward with the British Museum.Research through photographicpractice has centred on themes ofcultural memory, displacement, lossand identity. Outcomes have includedsolo shows, group exhibitionsand photographic installations.Theoretical research complementsthe practice-led work in the groupwith a focus on issues of subjectivity,self, migration and displacement.Indicative research themes:Nineteenth and early twentiethCentury photographic historyBody and the nude in artand photographyCollaborative knowledgeconstruction in onlineenvironmentsCreative imaging in photography,video and holographyDigital preservation and accessGraphic design for educationand training; materials andanalysis toolsInteractive narratives inthe moving imageLocative and ubiquitousmedia, including the use ofthese media in digital gamesand performing artsMigration, identity and diasporain art and photographyThe interaction betweenphotographic technology,visual culture and scienceVirtual museum andheritage designThe Cinema and Television HistoryResearch Centre (CATH) focuson British cinema and television,but also conducts high qualityresearch in European cinema andHollywood history as well as workon contemporary policy and culturaland social impact that is groundedin the methodologies of historicalresearch. CATH maintains importantlinks with organisations such as theBritish Film Institute (notably in thejoint organisation of the British SilentFilm Festival) and BECTU, the mediaand entertainments union. Currentmajor research projects include theLeverhulme-funded Hollywood andthe Baby Boom: A Social History.Indicative research themes:British film and television historyCult filmSpanish cinema, especiallyAlejandro AmenábarThe historical epic andcontemporary Hollywood31

ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES32The Media Discourse ResearchGroup is chiefly concerned withstudying the ‘textual’ evidence ofinteraction and address, and toanalysis of Mediated communicationin general. A recent Arts andHumanities Research Council grant(in collaboration with WarwickUniversity) is enabling research intotelevision programming made forand watched by women viewers from1947 to 1989.Indicative research themes:Global uncertaintiesHealth and ageingMemory, narrative and war‘Networked’ communicationand powerNew media and transliteracyReality television and classThe mediation of disabilityThe politics of publiccommunicationDesign and NewProduct DeveloPMentResearch in the New ProductDevelopment Centre concentrateson the fundamental underpinningdesign behind a wide range ofsustainable products. The researchis largely practice-led and frequentlycarried out collaboratively with orunder contract from commercial andpublic agency partners, ranging fromsustainable technology in designto developments in holography, theproduction of tableware in ceramicsand digital manufacturing; and fromspatial design to the history andtheory of design. Typical fundedinitiatives have included ImprovingBusiness by Design (a businessengagement project); ResourceEfficient Design; the RegionalManufacturing Advisory ServiceDesign Pilot Scheme, and RegionalSME Design Support.Indicative research themes:Interior designMMI (Man Machine Interface)Product, furniture andindustrial designRapid manufacturing textilesRapid product developmentRapid prototyping andrapid manufacturingResource efficiency in designand in retailResearch at the Leicester School ofArchitecture occupies two distinctniches; architectural technologiesand sustainable design, rangingfrom material sciences to passiveenvironments, and the design ofdynamic skins for buildings; andthe history, theory and philosophiesof architecture, incorporating workon psychology of space, polyethnicarchitecture and design in developingeconomies. A project funded recentlyby the Arts and Humanities ResearchCouncil aims to identify digitalmethodologies and technologiesto address the needs of heritagecommunity groups concernedwith historic buildings and theirrelated artefacts.Indicative research themes:Architectural theory and history,and aesthetic theoryArchitecture, environment andplanning in developing countriesClimate and building designComputer modellingand parametrics inarchitectural designEnergy, sustainability andthe built environmentExhibition designHousing finance, institutions anddevelopment (with a developingcountries focus)Sustainable communitiesand urban designRetail Lab is our state of the artresearch and development facilityto support development of insightinto sustainable and resourceefficient retail design. We use thelatest technologies to evaluateconsumer response and behaviourin bespoke test environments,including a virtual test space forretail concepts, a dedicated area forconducting training and exhibitions,and a knowledge bank focusingon five specialist areas: legislation,supply chain, build, fit and consumerexperience.Visit dmu.ac.uk/retaillab formore information.Research opportunities in Fashionand Textiles extend across thearea and cover Fashion, FootwearDesign, Contour, Textile Design andTextile Technology.Indicative research themes:Environmentally-friendlytextiles and their productionand processing, for examplethe applications of enzymetreatments for woolTechnical, medical andsmart textiles includingSmart WearablesIndustrial textiles, includingaerospace and militarytextiles, protective clothingand compositesFine Art PracticesOpportunities span the full spectrumof fine art practices includingPainting, Installation, Sculpture, FineArt Photography, Video and DigitalMedia, Drawing, Sonics, Performance,Printmaking, and Curation togetherwith research in theoretical andhistorical topics. Research in thedevelopment and application of newtechnologies includes the creationof sonic installations, new spatialenvironments for sound and visionand the use of rapid prototyping incontemporary sculpture.The Fine Art Practices group ischaracterised by collaborative workon a number of themes. This includesa focus on the nature of pleasure andthe nature of perceptual experiencewhich has formed a thematic basisfor exhibitions and publications.Indicative research themes:DrawingInstallationLens-based and digital mediaPaintingPerformance artPublic artSculptureSonic artDMU PoSTGRADUATE AND profESSIoNAl prospecTUS 2013

Research in Applied Art embracestraditional and advanced newtechnologies in the creation ofa range of practice-based workincluding objects for domestic,industrial and gallery contexts.Indicative research themes:Architectural glassCeramics – decorated andhand-built studio ceramicsGlass – cold workedand hot blownJewelleryMetals – from tablewareto public artTextile artThe use of rapid prototypingin the creation ceramicsand jewelleryCritical and HistoricalStudies in Art and DesignIndicative research themes:Art and design historyand pedagogiesDesign and brand managementand innovationCultural identities:transformations and recognitionsGlobal entrepreneurship/commodity culture andcreative enterpriseSouth Asian designThe Institute of CreativeTechnologies (ioct)This is a unique research institutewhich sits at the intersection ofscience and technology, the arts andhumanities. The Institute’s researchhas two broad themes: ‘Quality ofLife’ and ‘Cultural Horizons’. Thesethemes permeate three main areasof research: Digital Culture, DigitalEconomy and Future of CreativeTechnologies. The IOCT functionsas a cross-institutional hub forresearch across many of theuniversity’s disciplines.We have working relationshipswith leading companies such asNortel, Infoterra, Autodesk andMicrosoft (it is a network partner inMicrosoft’s Bizspark programme) andKnowledge Transfer Partnershipswith a number of other firms.Indicative research themes:Digital identity – creative,ethical, technicalDigital inclusionDigital mapping – focusingon historical recreationMachinima – emergent computerart forms, online communities,tribes and networksOriginal creative workPervasive media andubiquitous computingSemantic webTransdisciplinary researchVirtual (role-playing and mirror)worlds – focusing on emergenteconomies, e-commerce,individual and social identities,brands and portabilityThe 2008 ResearchAssessment ExerciseArt, Design and Humanitiesachieved impressive results inthe UK Government’s 2008Research Assessment Exercise(RAE) across all six of its principalareas of research.English Language and Literatureresearch is ranked 9th out of87 universities in the UK in theTimes Higher Education’s listing.40 per cent of our researchoutputs in English were giventhe highest grade of 4* in theRAE, indicating world-leadingquality with 95 per cent of ourresearch overall in the area beinginternationally recognised.Film and Media Studies is rated bythe Times Higher listings as 15thin the UK. 25 per cent of our workin this area was judged to be worldleading and 90 per cent of ourresearch ranks as international inits reach.Dance and Drama was alsojudged to have world leadingresearch, with 80 per cent ofour activities being judged asinternational in profile, confirmingour reputation as a nationallyrecognised Centre for Excellencein Performance Arts.The Music, Technology andInnovation Research Centre had85 per cent of its research outputsrated as internationally significant,with 15 per cent of that work in the‘world leading’ bracket.History was rated as having 85per cent of its work of internationalstanding – testimony to thecalibre of our historians and to thedistinctive research produced bythe renowned International Centrefor Sports History and Culture.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESIn the field of Art and Design, 70per cent of our research activitywas rated as being of internationalstanding, with 45 per centinternationally excellent orworld leading.For more information aboutresearch opportunities within Art,Design and Humanities, pleasevisit dmu.ac.uk/adhresearchdmu.ac.uk/adhpg33

ArchitECtural DesignMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES34KEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein architecture, or a relatedsubjectIf you have no formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industry experience,we will consider yourapplication on an individualbasis. You will normally beasked to submit a digital/portfolio of workEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseThe course draws on a wide rangeof research expertise within theSchool of Architecture, Art, Designand Humanities, and De MontfortUniversity as a whole. This rangesfrom the history and philosophy ofarchitecture and urban design to theintegrated use of technologyand sustainability.It has been designed to allow youto follow one of these specialistareas in small studio groups whileencouraging you to engage withbroader theoretical debates that arepertinent to contemporary practice.The aim of the course is to establisha comprehensive understandingof architecture rooted in thehumanities; mainly in history, whichlooks at how modern architecturehas been shaped by the past; andin philosophy, which allows you tointegrate knowledge of specialiseddisciplines into a unified andmeaningful whole.The integrative nature of theinvestigations allows you to come toterms with the situational structureof architecture and can serve as afoundation for a more fully developedhuman ecology.Innovative research-leddesign teachingIntensive history andphilosophy seminarsRange of specialist designareas including architectureand urban designLinks into professionalaccreditationSharpens skills forcareer progressionCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methods introducessystematic techniquesrequired for research, analysisand synthesis in design andarchitecture. Establishes anunderstanding of the theoreticalarchitectural debateDesign Lab 1 uses thebackground knowledge gained inthe design contextTerm two:architectural Discourseexamines phenomenology andits application to architecturaldesign. Readings include theworks of Martin Heidegger andMaurice Merleau-PontyDesign Lab 2 develops thestrategic application of new ideas,synthesising knowledge from theearlier stages of the courseTerm three:Thesis ProjectTeaching and asseSSMentTeaching and learning seek to reflectthe rationale, its aims and objectives,and engage the active participationof a professional, qualified andexperienced group of students,while making appropriate demandsof them.In the first term, the modulesprovide a foundation of knowledgeand techniques, and require anactive involvement in the processof learning as you make selectivedecisions to prepare the strategic,positional research statement withinone of the Design Research Lablearning environments. ResearchMethods introduces systematictechniques required for research,analysis and synthesis in design andarchitecture. This is complementedby the first part of the ArchitecturalDiscourse module, which is seminarbased and conveys an understandingof the theoretical architecturaldebate. You are required to use thisbackground knowledge in the designcontext introduced in Design Lab 1.The second term requires youto further apply knowledge andmethods introduced in the secondpart of the Architectural Discoursemodule. The Design Lab 2 module isa vehicle through which you developthe strategic application of newideas, synthesising knowledge fromthe earlier stages of the course.The first two terms involve learningwith substantial support from tutors.This provides the foundation for theThesis Project module in the thirdterm. At this stage you will haveestablished an individual academicagenda, translated into a design orpropositional piece of work throughthe Design Lab modules.Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

ExpertiseOur staff include:Dalibor Vesely was born in Praguewhere he studied Architectureand Art History. He is a Director(emeritus) of graduate studies inthe department of architecture andmember of Emmanuel College atthe University of Cambridge. Hisinterests include the poetics andhermeneutics of architecture and hisresearch and publications are partof a systematic attempt to restorethe humanistic understandingof architecture. This is reflectedin his award-winning publicationArchitecture in the Age of DividedRepresentation (MIT) – winner ofthe 2005 CICA Bruno Zevi BookAward presented by the InternationalCommittee of Architectural Critics.David Dernie graduated fromCambridge University and went on tobe Rome Scholar in Architecture. Hehas lectured widely in the UK andabroad and was formerly a Fellowat Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge,and Head of Manchester School ofArchitecture. His current researchtopics are ‘Material Imaginationin Architecture’ and ‘PolyethnicArchitecture’. He continues topractise as an architect.Dean Hawkes studied atManchester School of Architectureand Clare College, University ofCambridge. He combines practice,teaching and research. From 1965–1995 he taught and researchedat the Department of Architectureat Cambridge University, where hewas Director of the Martin Centrefor Architectural and Urban Studies.He held the Chair of ArchitecturalDesign at the Welsh School ofArchitecture, Cardiff University from1995–2002. He currently holdsseveral visiting professorships andis emeritus fellow of Darwin College,University of Cambridge. Dean wasin practice with Stephen Greenbergas Greenberg and Hawkes, andwon the RIBA Annie Spink Awardfor Excellence in ArchitecturalEducation 2010. He has publishednumerous books and essays and is aregular contributor to the Architects’Journal and the ArchitecturalReview.Tim Martin is Reader in Architectureand Cultural Theory. Tim is widelypublished on the intersection ofpsychoanalysis and the plastic arts.He is the author of the books TheEssential Surrealists (1999) andRobert Smithson: Subject ofEntropy (2010).Graduate careersYou may either find employmentwith a leading architectural practiceor progress onto professionalqualification. You could also continuein research and study for a PhD.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES35

ArchitECtural PrACticePG DipIn partnership with:ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year part-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:DecemberEntry Requirements:You must have ARB/RIBA Part1 and 2 exemptionYou must also be in full-timework in a practice with an ARBregistered architectYou will automatically beenrolled on the PEDR course,see page 37, provided you havealready obtained four PEDRsheets which have been ratifiedQualified architects and builtenvironment professionalscan take one or more of thestudy modules for ContinuingProfessional Development(cpD) but are not candidatesfor the award of thePostgraduate Diploma or RIBAPart 3 exemptionEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationAbout the courseThe course has been developed toallow you to reflect on the changingnature of practice in architecturethrough study, as well as preparingyou for registration and chartership.Offers eligibility for registrationas an architect in the UK throughthe Architects’ Registration Board(ARB), after passing exams whichgive exemption from the RoyalInstitute of British Architects(RIBA) Exam in ProfessionalPractice, commonly known asPart 3An excellent reputation,close relationships withpractice, and teaching byestablished practitionersA flexible learning programmecomprising three-day studyblocks from Novemberto NovemberCollaboration with NottinghamUniversity provides breadth ofstudy opportunitiesThe ability to take the final twoday exam in your own officeCourse modulesMarketing, Management andPractice teaches you the skillsneeded to set up, market andmanage a practice. Alternativeapproaches to practice; andmanagement in the context oftraditional and changing attitudesto professionalismTeaching and asseSSMentYou receive lectures from practisingarchitects and office professionals,seminars, and consultation on anindividual basis relating to casestudies. Work assignments are basedon your practical experience.Assessment is through workassignments relating to the studyunits, an exam taken in yourworkplace (practice paper) and adocumentary submission comprisingpractical training record (log book/PEDR), case study, evaluationof practical experience, and anemployer’s report. This culminates inthe professional interview.ExpertiseProfessionals in practice andacademic specialists are brought into deliver lectures and share theirexpertise with students.Graduate careersIf you successfully complete the Part3 exam, you will normally qualify forregistration as an architect throughthe Architects Registration Board(ARB), and for membership of RIBA.HOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgBuilding Contracts covers theincreasing range of buildingcontracts, their application andthe contractual relationshipsbetween partiesArchitecture and the Lawcovers legislation affectingplanning and development, andrelating to managing businessesand projects in the context ofcurrent practice in the UKSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld36Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

ArchitECture (PEDR)SPSAbout the courseYou are required to havecompleted a ProfessionalExperience and DevelopmentRecord (PEDR) in order to beeligible to sit the RIBA/ARBPart 3 exam in architecture andregister as an architect in the UKAt DMU, the PEDR is containedwithin a PEDR programme;you must enrol on the PEDRprogramme if you want PEDRsheets endorsed by a DMUprofessional studiesadvisor (PSA)You will use the online RoyalInstitute of British Architects(RIBA) PEDR sheets to monitorand evaluate your experience inarchitectural practice under thesupervision of a qualified person,called your employment mentor(from the practice)You will be allocated a PSAwho will receive, evaluate andendorse, by signature, your PEDRsheets which will make themvalid as evidence of professionalexperience for the purposes ofeligibility for the Part 3 examYou may enrol on the PEDRprogramme before startingthe MArch (RIBA/ARB Part2) course provided you havea valid Part 1 qualification orconcurrently with the part-timeMArch course or after you havecompleted the MArch course.You will automatically be enrolledon the PEDR programme if youstart the Postgraduate Diplomain Architectural Practice (RIBA/ARB Part 3) course providedyou have valid Part 1 and Part 2qualifications, and have alreadyobtained four suitably endorsedPEDR sheetsCourse modulesYou are required to undertake 24months’ work experience, a minimumof 12 months of which must bepost-Part 2 (normally completedalongside the PG Dip). The PEDRprogramme is an inspection, adviceand endorsement service for PEDRsheets. There should be one PEDRsheet for each three months ofexperience in practice, and you willneed eight completed and endorsedPEDR sheets before you sit the Part3 exam. Attendance is not requiredas all documentation is submittedonline. Enrolment lasts up to sixyears or until a candidate has eightPEDR sheets endorsed, whichever isthe sooner.Teaching and asseSSMentThere is no formal teaching. Youare required to gain experience inarchitectural practice. You will beassessed via the RIBA nationalonline PEDR document service andsupervised by your employmentmentor in practice and a PSA fromthe Leicester School of Architecture.ExpertiseThe Leicester School of Architecturehas a high proportion of practisingarchitects who are experts in currentissues concerning architecturalemployment. Advice on acquiringsuitable professional experience isprovided, as required, to candidateseither by phone or email by staff whoare professional studies advisors onthe Architecture (PEDR) course.Graduate careersThe PEDR Architecture programmemust be completed in order to beeligible to sit the RIBA/ARB Part 3exam in architecture and register asan architect in the UK.KEY inforMationDURATION:One to six yearsLocation:OnlineStart date:Any time - enrolment is continuousfrom year to year as required untilcandidate has completed eightquarterly PEDR sheetsEntry Requirements:You must have an ARB/RIBAProscribed/Validated Part 1degree certificate or evidenceof equivalent qualification.English language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.37

ArchitECture and SustainabilityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:2 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honoursdegree in a relevant subject(Architecture, ArchitecturalEngineering, ArchitecturalTechnology, Building Sciences,Environmental Sciences/Studies, and ConstructionManagement etc)If you have no formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industry experience,we will consider yourapplication on an individualbasis. You will normally beasked to submit full details ofyour work experienceEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseBuildings consume approximately45 per cent of the total energyto maintain acceptable thermalenvironmental conditions, and toprovide healthy indoor environments.Such energy consumptions, togetherwith its associated gas emissionssignificantly contribute to globalclimate change and pollution.The Climate Change Act set theUK government target for 34 percent and 80 per cent reduction ingreenhouse gas emissions by 2020and 2050 respectively, based on1990 levels. This MSc in Architectureand Sustainability responds to thesechallenges and focuses on theinterface between the three pillarsof sustainability (i.e. environmental,economical and social-culturaldimensions) to approach buildingdesign to carbon neutrality.The course will equip, train andinspire you to become responsible‘global’ citizens in the face of the newglobal and environmental challengesahead of you. A range of tools andsimulation software are available thatwill allow you to develop and testyour design proposals atvarious design stages; startingwith site considerations, throughthe design and development stageto the final scheme ensuringsustainable outcomes.Course modulesTerm one:Research Methodology isdesigned to enhance yourknowledge and understandingof the nature and scope ofresearch, focusing on systematictechniques required for criticalanalysisConcept and Principles ofSustainability is designed toprovide you with an holisticperspective of environmentalsustainability and development,exploring the interface betweenthe three pillars of sustainability,and how they informarchitectural designApplied Sustainability to BuiltEnvironment is designed toallow you to apply the knowledgeand skills gained from theconcurrent module to evaluatingand solving practical builtenvironment problemsTerm two:Architectural Design Modellingis designed to evaluateenvironmental performance ofbuildings, exploring opportunitiesand methods to test detailedbuilding project delivered in theconcurrent moduleIntegrated Portfolio Projectis designed to consolidate coreareas of the MSc through anintegrative architecturaldesign projectTerm three:Thesis Project runs overthe summer term giving youan opportunity to apply yourresearch skills and presentdetailed independent study in arelevant topic chosen by youTeaching and asseSSMentThe course is taught by an integratedstaff team of architects and builtenvironment professionals, whoteach and research on architectureand sustainability issues. It isdelivered by a programme oflectures, tutorials, studio basedwork, and workshops. Teaching andlearning is mainly project based,giving you the opportunity to work asa group or on a one to one basis, andenabling discussions and tutoring onspecific concepts, techniquesand how to implement suchknowledge into proposed projectsand assignments.Diagnostic and formativeassessment and feedback arecarried out in workshops and reviewsduring the teaching year. Summativeassessment of the main projects willtake place at the end of the term orthe academic year to assess yourability to analyse and implementknowledge of sustainability in yourprojects measured against thelearning outcomes of each module.38Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

ExpertiseThe course draws on a wide rangeof research expertise within theLeicester School of Architecture.This ranges between architecturaland urban design, technology andsustainability, to the history andphilosophy of architecture.Staff have long standing researchactivities in sustainability and inrelated built environment issues,and they are recognised for theirsubject authority and expertiseat national level. They have beensuccessful in consultancy activitiesand in securing funds from variousfunding bodies. This has giventhem extensive experience insupervision of PhD students, andin disseminating research findingsthrough numerous seminars,conferences and learned journals.Graduate careersThis course will prepare andequip you with the appropriateskills and capacity to addresschallenges of sustainablearchitecture and development.Such skills are in high demand byarchitectural practices, businesses,governments, multilateral andunilateral organisations contendingwith issues of environmentalsustainability. This Architectureand Sustainability MSc should helpaddress current skills shortages andpromote employability across thebuilt environment and associatedprofessions.You could also continue with yourpostgraduate studies, and progressonto a PhD.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES39

ArchitECtureMArchIn partnership with:ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:Two years full-time, three yearspart-time normally while in practiceLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You must have a First orSecond Class RIBA/ARBvalidated Part 1 degreeYou need 24 months of post-Part 1 placement experienceto register as an architect. Weencourage full-time students tocomplete 9–12 months of thisexperience before joining thecourse, and part-time studentsto do so while studying thecourseDMU provides a PEDRprogramme through whichyour professional experiencecan be certificated accordingto RIBA requirements. Forfurther information please seepage 37English language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:About the courseThe Leicester School of Architectureis a thriving contemporary designschool, whose roots go back morethan 100 years. We have an excellentemployment record, and ourgraduates work for some of the bestpractices in the world. We offer thefull suite of professional architecturecourses at Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3,which are fully accredited by RoyalInstitute of British Architects (RIBA)and Architect’s RegistrationBoard (ARB).Gain exemption from the RIBAand ARB Part 2 exams, and isthe second of three stagesleading to professionalqualification as an architectProfession-oriented, focusedon creative holistic architecturaldesign and sustainableurban regenerationLeading practitioners teachalongside academic staff,which includes regular guestlecturers from eminentinternational professionalsProvides you with a portfolioof fully completed architecturaldesigns of advanced complexityYou may progress to ArchitecturalPractice PG Dip, Part 3 and finalqualification, within the LeicesterSchool of ArchitectureCourse modules: fuLL-timeTerm one:Local Design Project isa doublemodule about mapping a localurban area and designing within itHistory Theory and Criticismcovers how to analyseprecedents, using advancedwriting methodologiespreparatory to the Dissertation;the study of contemporaryarchitectural thinkingAtelier covers building designin complex contexts; usuallyincludes a field trip to a historictown like Edinburgh old townor Prague; preparatory to theIntegrated Design ProjectTerm two:Management Practice and Lawcovers advanced professionalpractice preparatory to secondplacement year and Part 3;synchronised with RIBA Plan ofWork and the Integrated DesignProject so you can see the part itplays in the design processIntegrated Design Project is adouble module, the final majordesign project; students choosebrief and site to guidelines andhave 12 months to complete itDissertation is a 10–15,000word paper; you will choose thesubject area with approval andare encouraged to relate it toyour Integrated Design ProjectCourse modules: part-timeThis normally involves one day’sstudy per week during term-timeplus ten additional days throughoutthe year. Modules normally include(module details listed above):Year one:Local Design ProjectAtelierYear two:History Theory and CriticismDissertationManagement Practice and LawYear three:Integrated Design ProjectTeaching and asseSSMentProject work extends your designcapabilities and professional skillsthrough the resolution of increasinglycomplex projects. Design andtechnical knowledge are developedsimultaneously.Media for assessment arechosen as appropriate to thetask and can include hand andCAD drawings, traditional andCAD-generated physical models,multimedia presentation and reports.Interdisciplinary approaches toEUWorld40Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

communication are explored incollaboration across the faculty,with design and technology as theprimary basis for the explorationof theoretical and critical positions.Additional CAD training isalso available.History, Theory and Criticism, andProfessional and ManagementStudies are explored throughlectures, seminars, tutorials,essays, syndicate group work,case studies, visits, and studio,workshop and laboratory exercises.Learning is varied, participatory andsynchronised with design work.Assessment is based on essays,project and seminar presentations,and syndicate group work. Theclassified MArch award is based onan aggregate of all assessments.The Leicester School ofArchitecture has a good record ofsuccess in architecture awards,including Tecu, Corus and Schindler.ExpertiseThe MArch sets out to providea balanced programme thatencourages both an enhancedcreative approach to design andalso a bridge to the profession. Toachieve this it is well resourcedwith a dedicated graduate studioequipped with a wide range ofregularly updated advanced CADsoftware and extensive computerfacilities. Access to workshopsinclude wood, metal, plastic, glassand ceramics, plus CAD generatedlaser cutters, CNC carving plottersand rapid prototyping.The course is staffed with bothexperienced design tutors whoare active in the profession, andmore recent talented architecturegraduates, including:Programme Leader TomFitzsimmons, former director ofEdward Cullinan Architects, nowruns his own Londonbased practiceTom Muirhead, who worked withJames Stirling, Sam Causer,Geraldine Dening and ChrisJones, also running theirown practicesBartlet graduate Ben Cowd, whoworked with Norman Foster,whose work has been exhibitedin the Royal AcademyContributors to the teachinghave included Robert Sakula, DeanHawkes and Julian Marsh, as wellas staff from AHMM, RichardMurphy Architects and BuroHappold.Graduate careersYou can usually find employmentwith leading practices onqualification. Recent graduates havefound work in leading practices,including Foster + Partners, Make,Heatherwick Studio, Aukett FitzroyRobinson, AHMM and HTA.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESWithout the tutors’ dedication I would not have enjoyed the course asmuch as I have. In my opinion it is not simply the course that makesthe experience enjoyable, it is more the calibre of the tuition andcharacter of the tutors that makes all the difference and increasesthe quality of the course, which the MArch staff have in abundanceStephen Allmanrecent graduate41

Art and DesignGraduate CertificateART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES42Key Information:Duration:Six months – one year full-time(dependent upon Englishlanguage ability)Location:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:January 2013 (six monthsfull-time) or September 2013(one year full-time)Entry requirements:You will have the equivalentof a UK Bachelor’s Honoursdegree in an art and designrelated subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEvidence of creative ordesign work in a digital/portfolio of workEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalentfor September start. IELTS score of5.5 or equivalent for January startTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseThe Art and Design GraduateCertificate provides a framework fordeveloping English language and artand design skills in a postgraduatecontext. It enables graduates toprogress onto one of our widerange of art and design Master’sprogrammes within De MontfortUniversity.The course has two entry points;depending upon English languagelevels; allowing you to choose theappropriate start date and duration ofthe programme.This course is aimed atartists, designers and creativepractitioners wishing to developtheir English language skills forpostgraduate studyCombines skills developmentwith art and design practice toenable you to gain a competitiveadvantage within art and designpostgraduate studyEnglish language accredited bythe British CouncilOffers a choice between acreative arts based practice and adesign focused routeSupported by specialist academicexpertise across a range of artand design areasProvides progression onto abroad range of postgraduateprogrammes at DMUCourse modulesTerm one:Research and Academic SkillsDevelopment for PostgraduateStudy, and Art and DesignPurposes 1 prepares you forpostgraduate study throughdeveloping and improving yourEnglish language skills. A focusupon research and academicskills provides the vehicle fordeveloping English languageskills to the equivalent of IELTS6.0. A second element todeveloping language skills isachieved through a focus uponart and design subject matterensuring that Master’s levelstudy is effectively supported.English language is taughtthrough the university’s Centrefor English Language Learning(CELL) and is accredited by theBritish Council, as well as beinga member of English UK and theBritish Association for Lecturersin English for Academic PurposesTerm two:Core module:English for Art and DesignPurposes 2 offers a bespokeexperience for you to focusupon English language withinthe context of art and design. Asecond entry point allows a newgroup of students to join theprogramme with an IELTS scoreof 5.5. The module is developedto enable students to achieve anequivalent to IELTS 6.0Optional Design route:Design Tools and Techniquesfor Postgraduate Study enablesyou to develop the fundamentalskills necessary to performeffectively at Master’s level andto develop as designers in yourchosen discipline. The modulewill teach, practice and apply keyskills required to be a successfuldesigner and project managerin a competitive and challengingcommercial environment. Thecurriculum includes traditionalhand rendering communicationtechniques and a range of ITplatforms and software packageused in a wide range of designdisciplines. You will be exposedto a number of projects anddevelopmental tasks within yourown chosen area ofdesign practiceDesign Investigation forPostgraduate Study consistsof a number of activity basedprojects that allow you to exploreyour own area of design throughcompetitions, such as RSA andD&AD, along with live externalbriefs. Projects last from 24hours to 8 weeks and challengeyou to orchestrate a projectoutcome within the confines ofa range of timelines. You will berequired to work individually aswell as in mix disciplinary groupsin order to tackle projects. Thesecombinations of activities andexperiences will build a portfolioof skills and knowledge that willequip you for continuation intoyour chosen area of studyPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

British ArchitECtural HistoryMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES44KEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two years parttimeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UK Bachelor’sHonours degree in Architecture,or a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consider yourapplication on an individual basis.You will normally be asked tosubmit a portfolio of workEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseThe MA British Architectural Historyfocuses upon the theory andpractice of observing, recording, andrepresenting historic buildings andtheir associated artefacts, andusing designed interventions tointerpret them.This course is intended for thosewho have an interest in workingcreatively with historic buildings in aheritage related profession or in anarchitectural practice specialising,for example, in visitor interpretation,tourism or adaptive re-use, butis open to any suitably qualifiedcandidate with an interest inhistoric buildings.Course modulesTerm one:The first term of study is used todevelop your existing knowledgeof historic architecture in the UKand introduce theories of heritageinterpretation through BritishArchitectural History, which isa lecture and seminar modulerunning through both the firstand second term.Also in the first term, you willtake Design Lab 1 in which youwill explore the complex issuessurrounding the contemporaryuse of historic buildings. You willprepare an illustrated propositionaldocument that brings together anunderstanding of this specialisedarea of design in the context ofbroader heritage theory and historicalthemes. To assist in the researchaspects of this work you will alsotake Research Methodologies inwhich you will submit two essays andmake two presentations.Term two:In the second term, you will continuewith lectures and seminars inBritish Architectural History andbegin Design Lab 2, in which youwill further develop design skillsand research themes establishedin Design Lab 1. You will alsoprepare visual material (which mayinclude drawings, models and otherartefacts) that synthesise an originalsolution to a unique set of designproblems concerning one or morehistoric buildings, and which mayinvolve working with local or nationalheritage groups in the UK.Term three:In the third term, you will focus uponthe final module which supportsthe completion of the major designproject begun in Design Lab 2.You will demonstrate through a20-23,000 word dissertation,based on primary source materialand substantial independentadvanced scholarship, originality inthe application of knowledge, theability to deal with complex issuessystematically and creatively, andto make sound judgements in theabsence of complete data.The subject matter of the dissertationwill be agreed with tutorial staffbeforehand and may involve a fieldtrip within the UK.ExpertiseDr Douglas Cawthorne took a firstin architecture at Dundee University,and the Robertson Award forArchitectural Archaeology and then aPhD at the University of Cambridgein 1996. He went on to work inarchitectural practice in Scotlandfor Sir James Dunbar-Nasmithon prize winning rural and historicbuilding designs, and since 1998has taught at the Leicester Schoolof Architecture on adaptive re-useprojects involving historic buildings.He also delivers an extensive lectureseries and is the course leaderfor the MA in British ArchitecturalHistory.Professor David Dernie graduatedfrom Cambridge University andwent on to be Rome Scholar inArchitecture. He has lecturedwidely in the UK and abroad andwas formerly a Fellow at FitzwilliamCollege, Cambridge and Head ofManchester School of Architecture.His current research topics are‘Material Imagination in Architecture’and ‘Polyethnic Architecture’.Dr Tim Martin is Reader inArchitecture and Cultural Theory.He is widely published on theintersection of psychoanalysis andthe plastic arts and is the author ofthe books The Essential Surrealists(1999) and the forthcoming RobertSmithson: Subject of Entropy (2010).Dr Tina Barnes-Powell is Headof Postgraduate Studies andQuality Enhancement (Learningand Teaching) in the faculty of Art,Design and Humanities at DMU.Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Graduate careersThe MA in British ArchitecturalHistory equips graduates for arange of careers in architecture,the heritage industry, conservation,teaching, further research and manyothers. You can go on to qualify as aUK architect or continue in researchand study for a PhD.Candidates who successfullycomplete the MA in BritishArchitectural History and whowish to pursue their studies toprofessional qualification may, if theypossess an RIBA Part 1 validateddegree or its equivalent, progressimmediately in October to a furtherone year of study for the MArch andexemption from the Royal Instituteof British architects (RIBA) Part2 examinations. The MArch is aprecursor to the final RIBA Part 3examinations and registration in theUnited Kingdom as an architect, aprofessional status transferrable tomany countries in the world.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES45

Cities and SustainabilityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 and above UKBachelor’s Honours degree in arelevant subject (Architecture,Urban and Regional Planning,Urban Studies, ArchitecturalTechnology, Building Sciences,Environmental Sciences/Studies, and ConstructionManagement etc.)If you have no formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industry experience,we will consider yourapplication on an individualbasis. You will normally beasked to submit full details ofyour work experienceEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseCities are important to the globaleconomy, concentrating people,businesses, industry, institutions,culture, and information – accountingfor about 70 per cent of globalGDP and hubs for incubating andsharing knowledge, and enhancingproductivity and innovation.Cities consume huge amountsof renewable and non-renewableresources, generating enormouswastes and pollutions to leave hugeecological footprints; at a time ofrapid urbanisation and dwindlingglobal resources combining withrising urban unemploymentand inequality.The MSc Cities and Sustainabilityis designed to respond to thechallenges faced by cities:How to decide on, not justappropriate adaptation andmitigation measures, butthe choice and timing ofappropriate strategies to controlenvironmental impacts of urbangrowth and developmentHow to facilitate equality ofaccess and outcome of urbanopportunities to the urbanpopulation, alleviate poverty, andbridge urban inequality througheffective policiesHow to create sustainable citiesof the 21st century; liveable citieswith good quality of lifeThe programme emphasisesa holistic approach to urbanchallenges, equipping students withpractical and intellectual skills toanalyse different urban forms andappreciate how they shape humanbehaviours and lifestyles. Theprogramme should be of particularinterest to policy makers and builtenvironment professionals interestedin creating and managing 21stcentury cities.Course modulesTerm one:Research Methodology isdesigned to enhance yourknowledge and understandingof the nature and scope ofresearch focusing on systematictechniques required forcritical analysisConcept and Principles ofSustainability is designedto provide you with a holisticperspective of environmentalsustainability and development,exploring the interface betweenthe three pillars of sustainability,and how they informarchitectural designApplication of the Concept andPrinciples of Sustainability isdesigned to allow you to applythe knowledge and skills gainedfrom the concurrent module toevaluating and solving practicalbuilt environment problemsTerm two:Contemporary Urban Issuesis designed to critically evaluatecontemporary urban issues withinthe context of modern urbantheories to facilitate a conceptualframework for designingsustainable citiesIntegrated Portfolio Projectis designed to consolidate coreareas of the MSc course throughan integrative architecturaldesign projectTerm three:Thesis Project runs overthe summer term giving youan opportunity to apply yourresearch skills and presentdetailed independent study in arelevant topic chosen by youSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld46Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentThe course is taught by anintegrated staff team of architectsand built environment professionals,who teach and research onarchitecture and sustainability issues.It is delivered by a programme oflectures, tutorials, studio basedwork, and workshops. Teaching andlearning is mainly project based,giving you the opportunity to workas a group or on a one to onebasis, and enabling discussionsand tutoring on specific concepts,techniques and how to implementsuch knowledge into proposedprojects and assignments.Diagnostic and formativeassessment and feedback arecarried out in workshops and reviewsduring the teaching year. Summativeassessment of the main projects willtake place at the end of the term orthe academic year to assess yourability to analyse and implementknowledge of sustainability in yourprojects measured against thelearning outcomes of each module.ExpertiseThe course draws on a wide rangeof research expertise within theLeicester School of Architecture;architectural and urban design,technology and sustainability, historyand philosophy of architecture.Staff have long standing researchactivities in sustainability andrelated built environment issues,and are widely published withestablished records of successfullysecuring research funding andactive consultancy services, andwith extensive experience in thesupervision of PhD students.Graduate careersThis course will prepare and equipyou with the appropriate skills andcapacity to address challenges ofcities in the 21st century. Such skillsare in high demand by businesses,governments, multilateral andunilateral organisations contendingwith issues environmentalsustainability and climate change.The course should help addresscurrent skills shortages andpromote employability acrossthe built environment andassociated professions.You could also continue with yourpostgraduate studies, and progressonto a PhD.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES47

Creative tEChnologiesMA/MScART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree ina creative technologies-relatedsubject area. We welcomeapplications from a wide rangeof subject areas and all nonstandardapplications will becarefully consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgYou can also follow us on Twitter:@IOCT_DMUMastersAbout the courseThis is a unique creative technologiescourse that crosses traditionalsubject disciplines and enablesyou to work at the convergenceof e-sciences and digital arts andhumanities. As part of the diverseand stimulating creative communitybased around the purpose-builtInstitute of Creative Technologies(IOCT), you will have access tofacilities and resources from acrossthe university including the centralIOCT Lab, The Virtual Reality Centre,Phoenix Square Digital MediaCentre, The Fused Media Lab andthe Usability Lab.At the heart of this course isthe vision that you will becomefully in tune with contemporarycreative technologies. You maybe a technologist with a creativedimension, an artist working withtechnologies, a designer withprogramming skills, or any one ofmany more crossovers between thetraditional disciplines.Course modulesThe course has been carefullydesigned to support you indeveloping and strengthening yourindividual creative technologiespractice in the increasinglycollaborative digital world of the 21stcentury. The course is broad in rangeand flexible in structure. It consistsof a range of modules across thefaculties of Technology, Art, Designand Humanities, and Health and LifeSciences, as well as research trainingrelating to creative technologiesresearch practice.The course encourages reflectionon creative technologies in the 21stcentury giving a critical, cultural andcontextual understanding of the areaas well as practical expertise througha range of project based modules.You can choose from modulestaught across disciplines, includingInteractive Media, AppliedComputational Intelligence, RapidPrototyping, Lens Based Media,Creative Digital Media Design,Business Planning for theCreative Entrepreneur, CreativeWriting and New Media, andPerformance Technologies.You will also complete a MajorProject, the focus of which is chosenin negotiation with tutors. Projects inthe past have included design andconstruction of multi-touch surfaces,interactive games design, augmentedreality exhibition displays, productdesign, web design, e-learningpackages and digital art exhibitions.Projects may also be selected froma range of commercial briefs, andwhere appropriate students areencouraged to undertake industryplacements with support from theprogramme team.Teaching and asseSSMentThis course uses a variety ofteaching methods including lectures,tutorials/group work, online learningand self-directed study. Modulesemploy a variety of assessmentmethods including presentations,group work and collaboration,creative assignments, essayassignments, practice based criticalcommentaries/reports, researchprojects, exams and technicalapplication of computer based tools.The Major Project can be completedas part of a work based placement.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld48Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

ExpertiseThe IOCT is a unique researchenvironment that sits at theintersection of science andtechnology, the arts and thehumanities. It comprises a networkof research centres and groupsembedded in the faculties ofDe Montfort University. Sinceits launch in September 2006it has initiated more than 100interdisciplinary and collaborativeprojects worth £6 million andcarried out by more than 90researchers. The Master’s in CreativeTechnologies draws on a core teamof professors and research fellowsfrom across the university, as well ashigh profile visiting professors andguest speakers.Graduate careersIn a world of rapidly developingtechnologies, specific technologyrelated knowledge is no longersufficient and graduates requireskills in how to use, select andcombine technologies in creativeways. Graduates from the IOCTcourse have the opportunity to beuniquely equipped with such skills,having developed a range of workingmethods and practices, researchand development strategies, andknowledge and understanding fromacross discipline areas. The degreesupports a range of contemporarycareer choices including digitalmedia design, computationalintelligence, virtual environments,holographic imagery, web contentdevelopment, the entertainment,games and creative industries, aswell as careers in teaching andcreative technology development.Graduates have securedemployment in a range oftechnology-related sectors andcompanies, and have also set upbusinesses in creative industries anddigital media. Some of our graduateshave also secured doctoralscholarships internationally to furthertheir specialist interests in areassuch as augmented reality, mimeticdigital games, digital art, mixedrealitytechnologies for secondlanguage learning, Web Collider andamplified reality. We also welcomegraduates who wish to develop theirinterests as part of PhD studies atthe IOCT.The course is suitable for thosewishing to take the Master’s asa qualification in itself, thinkingof moving onto doctoral researchor seeking to initiate or enhancecareers in areas of creativetechnologies. It provides aprestigious addition to careerportfolios in creative technologies,and with its connections toresearch at DMU, it can lead tofurther postgraduate study. It paysspecial attention to professionaldevelopment and opens upnew opportunities for existingpractitioners including workingacross the traditional disciplines andtrans/inter/multidisciplinarity.Creative Technologies is a perfectprogramme; with its cross-disciplinaryenvironment, talented professionals and widerange of modules, it offers flexibility to suit mylearning needs and will enable me to establisha foundation to achieve my career goalsART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESNoora Attiacurrent student49

Cultural Events ManagementMScART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreeWe encourage and welcomeapplications from those witha wide range of backgroundsand perspectives, and all nonstandardapplications willbe consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThis Cultural Events ManagementMSc is designed to give you theskills and knowledge that you canapply in one of the most dynamicareas of cultural and commercialactivity – that of festivals and events.Festivals, conferences, exhibitionsand events are the ‘calling cards’ ofour cultural identity. They allow usto develop links between differentcultures, businesses and people,and create local, regional andnational distinctiveness.Festivals such as Glastonbury andLatitude, the literature festival inHay on Wye or the many festivalsheld each summer in Edinburghoccupy an important positionbetween the local and the global,offering a platform for the formerand experience of the latter.They also deliver a multitude ofbenefits at varying levels throughtheir economic, social and culturalimpacts. Festivals and events suchas the Notting Hill Carnival, theBradford Mela, or the LeicesterComedy Festival have economicimpacts in terms of tourism,SMEs, and the creative economy,and cultural impacts throughcommunity cohesion, as channelsfor information, and of course assources of entertainment.Such qualities bring together achallenging range of managementand policy issues which this coursewill enable you to understand andinfluence after graduation. If youare looking to build a career in thisexciting industry then this Master’sin Cultural Events Management isfor you.Course modulesThis course builds on our 30 yeartrack record in BA and Masters’teaching in Arts and FestivalsManagement and brings togetherknowledge, expertise and experienceacross Art, Design and Humanitiesto create a unique degree focusedon festivals and cultural eventsmanagement.This course explores the connectionsbetween culture and business/management at Master’s level.It offers an excellent learningexperience combined with intensivestudy and research options withkey partners such as the BritishArts Festivals Association, FestivalRepublic, Glastonbudget, SparkChildren’s Art Festival, and manymore. It provides those who wantto expand on their cultural eventsknowledge and expertise with aMaster’s degree in Cultural EventsManagement, in which the majorityof their study time will have acultural sector focus. At the heartof the degree is a synergy of arts,culture, and management theoryand practice which ensures thatyou will deepen your understandingof, and competence in, developingand managing cultural and/orcommercial events.The first term is constructed aroundfour core modules which ensurethat all students receive the samegrounding and in preparation forthe more specialised work of thesecond and third terms. The coremodules cover events leadership,organisational life cycles, the historyof festivals and events, festival casestudies, media use and marketing.There is also a compulsory researchmethodology course designed toenhance your academic researchabilities as well as your knowledge ofwork based research; be it audienceor product related.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld50Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In the second term we offer sixoptional modules from which youchoose three. These include musicfestivals, heritage fairs, festivalsand events, museum and exhibitiondesign, managing a web presence,and animation of place throughevents. There is also a compulsorybusiness planning for the creativeentrepreneur module in this term,which helps to prepare you for yourwork placement or dissertation interm three.The placement or dissertationis where you really focus on thearea of work in which you hope todevelop your career after graduation.This may be in an events or festivalsorganisation or further academicstudy at doctoral level. Whicheveroption you choose we aim to supportyou in your choice both during andafter the course.Teaching and asseSSMentYou will receive one to one tutorialsupport, participate in livelyworkshops, seminars and lectures,and have the opportunity to researchindividual festivals and events. Thecourse also provides encounterswith a wide range of professionalsin the events field including thoseworking for specific festivals/events, local authorities, industryorganisations and practitioners(e.g. from the security, and healthand safety fields), and internationalacademics through our leadingmembership of the EuropeanFestivals Research project.Designed to combine academicstudy with the practice of organisingspecific events, the course will,through the various guest lecturesand study workshops, work incollaboration with partners nationallyand internationally. It offers extensivelinks with important initiatives;and opportunities to develop aclear critique on what constitutesa ‘successful’ event, in whichsustainability and legacy areas vital to the organisers asshort-term impacts.ExpertiseDMU is linked to festivals andevents across Europe throughits membership of the EuropeanFestivals Research Project. It isalso linked to the annual LeicesterComedy Festival, which started as aDMU student project in 1993. TheCultural Events Management staffrun their own Cultural Exchangesfestival and the team are involvedin research on festivals from musicfestivals such as Latitude andSummer Sundae Weekender, tothe Comedy Festival, carnivals andmelas, and project managementwhich creates opportunities for yourown research projects andwork placements.One major feature of the MSc isthat staff offer modules within theirresearch specialisations, givingyou the opportunity to be at thecutting edge of new discoveriesand developments within fields ofarts and cultural events (e.g. musicfestivals), strategic planning, use ofpublic space, communicating with/through media and advertising.Staff have recently completed amajor piece of research fundedby the EPSRC to explore how topromote issues of sustainabilitywith and through festivals (seefaceyourelephant.org).Graduate careersWithin the UK alone it is estimatedthat there may be up to 25,000festivals and events with a strongcultural dimension. When one addsto that the increasing number ofcommercial events, it is clear thatthere is a substantial market for ourgraduates in the UK and globally.Many people employed in thefestivals sector travel from onefestival to another on three-fourmonth contracts. Over and abovethat, there are of course majorsporting events such as theOlympics, or the commercialexpos which all provideemployment opportunities.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES51

Design EntrepreneurshipMA/PG Dip/PG CertART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEvidence of creative ordesign work in a digital/portfolio of work is desirablebut not essentialEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:About the courseThe skills taught and developedin the Design EntrepreneurshipMA are vital in today’s modernentrepreneurial and knowledgebased economy. They enable you tooperate effectively at a high level ofexecutive responsibility in design,creative and digital media technologybusinesses. This course also has acollaborative link with the BaumanMoscow State Technical University,the leading Russian technicaluniversity, giving you opportunitiesfor innovative research projects.An innovative course aimed atdesign and creative industryentrepreneursIdeally suited to design industryprofessionals with appropriatequalifications and experience,particularly those wishing to starttheir own companiesDevelops the design andcreativity skills required bytomorrow’s entrepreneurs anddesign industry professionalsA flexible learning packagewhich promotes professionaland personal development ofdesigners and design managerscurrently working in the industryThe course is extremely flexible andis designed to allow you to exit atdifferent points with an award:60 credits for thePostgraduate Certificate120 credits for thePostgraduate Diploma180 credits for the MACourse modulesTerm one:Research Methods developsknowledge and understanding ofthe nature and scope of researchand research methodologies. Youwill examine and evaluate currentissues and themes in researchin the field of design and thecreative industries, building aportfolio of research skills thatyou can use throughoutyour careerMarketing for the CreativeEntrepreneur examines keymarketing and corporatestrategy issues affecting designentrepreneurs. Investigatesmethods and tools for marketingdesign based productsand services to consumers,businesses and the public sector.Understanding consumer needs,buying drivers and strategyis fundamental to productinnovation and development in acompetitive market placeCritical Perspectives in DesignManagement considers thediscipline of design management,its historical development and itsrole within the design industryand the wider business context,acknowledging the changesover the last decade from designleadership to design integration.You will develop your owndefinition and appreciation ofthe disciplineStrategic Design forCompetitive Advantageexamines sustainable andresource-efficient design, theprocesses, aesthetic, function,and technology of design.Through the analysis of globallyrecognised products from aresource-efficient perspective,the communication of aesthetics,images, styles and forms isreviewed. Students from bothdesign and non-design basedbackgrounds investigate andanalyse the design process toreach a common levelof understandingEUWorld52Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Term two:Business Planning for theCreative Entrepreneur developsbusiness planning skills andknowledge to identify potentialfor a new product/service/experience and mobilise thenecessary business resourcesto bring the idea to market. Itexamines aspects of starting anew design or creative businesscovering topics such as businessplans, leadership, investment andrisk managementStrategic Markets for Designin the Global Economy.Businesses need to usespecialist skills to complementtheir technical and designabilities if they are to competewithin the global economy. Thismodule examines the role of thedesign entrepreneur. You willlearn to identify what customerswant in a global environmentand that successful businessinnovations depend on deliveringbenefits better than competitorsDesign as a StrategicBusiness Tool. Design isa driver for the strategicmanagement and developmentof high technology and creativebusinesses and this moduleconsiders its application. Youwill examine the use of designand design thinking and will alsoexplore the role of design ininnovating new products, servicesand business methodologiesYou will also choose one modulefrom the following:Design in Political Contextconsiders the impact andinfluence of national andinternational politics withinthe context of design andcreativity. You will examine theways in which politicians andgovernments have identifieddesign as a tool for promotingbusiness growth in internationalmarkets and as a means ofexerting economic andpolitical influenceManaging Business WebPresence introduces youto a critical appraisal of webdesign and promotion alongwith creative and managementprocesses and productiontechniques in a business context.At a practical level, you willevaluate the role of websitedesign in business, marketingand the creative industries, whileexamining advances in webarchitecture, technology, interfaceand managementThe Nature of Creativity.Creativity is not purely the remitof the designer but is a disciplineengaged with the entire businessenvironment. You will analyseSMEs to identify the existence,extent and purpose of creativityas both a theoretical andpractical process. You are taughthow to identify the presence andnature of creative endeavour,the environment and the factorsnecessary to nurture it, leading toa better understanding of how touse and manage creativityTeaching and asseSSMentModules in the first two terms aretaught through seminars, lectures,team working, tutorials, the virtuallearning environment and designworkshops. You will engage ina major research project usingappropriate methods and analysis.The development, structure andpreparation of your final dissertationor project will be supported byindividual tutorials.ExpertiseAcademic staff have a varietyof expertise and knowledge inmany different areas, includingdesign management, innovationmanagement, creativitymanagement, enterprise, technologytransfer, multimedia design, webdesign, design history, retail designand resource efficient design.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesivenessand a vibrant multidisciplinarygraduate community.Graduate careersA wide range of options areavailable, with graduates going onto careers in design management,design consultancy or starting theirown business in various areas.Opportunities are also available inteaching or further research study atPhD level.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESTerm three:Dissertation53

Design Innovation MA/MSc(Awards/pathways in Animation, Applied Crafts, Fashion, Footwear, Furniture Design, Games Design, Graphics,Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Museum and Exhibition Design, Product Design, Retail Design, Textiles)ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES54KEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein a design subject relevantto your proposed pathway ormajor project areaIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEvidence of creative or designwork relevant to your proposedpathway or major project areain a digital/portfolio of workand an example of written work(essay, report, etc) in EnglishEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseDesign Innovation MA/MSc providesa framework for developing designskills in a professional managementcontext. It enables graduates toenter the creative industries at a highlevel of responsibility, ranging fromestablishing their own businessesto working as senior designers,design/brand managers orproduct managers.This innovative course is aimedat designers wishing to taketheir skills to a more strategic,management levelCombines creative designpractice, business strategy andcultural understanding of marketsAn individual major project runsthroughout the course, supportedby relevant taught modulesOffers a choice between creativepractice based and researchfocusedmajor projectSupported by specialist academicexpertise across a range ofdesign areasCourse modulesTerm one:Core modules:Research Methodology enablesyou to develop a range ofconceptual and practical researchskills, such as questionnairedesign and interview techniques,as well as undertaking theliterature review for your majorproject. As a key part of thismodule, you will formulate a majorproject proposal which specifiesaims, objectives, researchmethods and expected outcomesCreative Design Studioprovides an introduction to thenature of the design processplus an opportunity to work onlive design briefs as part of amultidisciplinary team. Projectmanagement, design methodtheories, concept development,prototyping techniques, designtesting, user centred/inclusivedesign, ethical and environmentaldesign issues and advances intechnology are coveredDesign Cultures: Theories andContexts introduces a range ofrelevant contemporary theoreticalcontexts, including consumeridentity, cultural/nationalidentities, gender, subculture,craft theory and design asa commodity. It encouragesindependent research to tackleissues relevant to themajor projectChoose one module fromthe following:Marketing for the CreativeEntrepreneur examines the keymarketing and corporate strategyissues affecting the designer/design entrepreneur. An individualmarketing strategy is developedand an analysis of the relevantcompetitive environment/industryCreative Digital Mediaintroduces critical appraisalof current digital mediatechnology, related creativeand management processesand production techniques ina professional context, withlive brief design projects. It willexamine advances in technology,project management, digitaldesign method theories, conceptdevelopment, prototyping/production techniques anddesign/application testingTerm two:Core module:Action Research Laboratoryenables you to develop yourmajor project design work andexplore creative and innovativedesign and research methods.You will produce a specificationreport (based on primaryresearch) and a portfolio ofinvestigative design developmentwork that shows an individualcreative responseChoose two modules from thefollowing:Sustainable Design coverssustainability as a core aspect ofdesign thinking and as a driverof innovation, within corporatestrategy and as a managementpractice. You will examine theenvironmental impact of allstages of the product life cyclewhile developing a sustainabledesign strategy for yourmajor projectPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Museum and Exhibition Designgives the opportunity to createinnovative designs and strategiesfor museums and exhibitions. Itcovers the semiotics of display,interpretation, conservation,marketing, management andfunding, cultural identity, heritage,tourism, gifts, souvenirs, inclusivedesign, sustainability, educationand audience, using a range ofinternational case studiesDesign for Retail covers allaspects of in-store retail design,including product, multimediatechnology, environment, graphiccommunication and service.Design has a powerful impact onperception of the brand, buyerbehaviour and engagementwith the retail experience. Youwill analyse a creative designsolution and its effectiveness asin-store marketing and develop ablog and video diary discussingthese issuesHolographic Imagingintroduces you to modern opticsand the use of holographic/lenticular technology as acreative tool. It will examineadvances in light sensitivematerials and related printtechnology, three-dimensionalphotography and design/application testingMoving Image will provide apractically focused, creativedesign module option invideo and sound production.It is intended to encourageadventurousness aroundinventive projects, exploringvisual and sonic ideas. Youwill produce a short individualexperimental mood piece and alonger group videoBusiness Planning for theCreative Entrepreneurdevelops the key businessplanning skills and knowledgeto identify potential for a newproduct/service/experience andmobilise business resourcesto bring the idea to market.It examines key aspects ofstarting a new design or creativebusiness, such as business plans,small and medium enterprise(SME) management, leadership,investment, risk management,financial planning andintellectual propertyManaging Business WebPresence offers a criticalappraisal of web design andpromotion, with related creativeand management processesand production techniques in abusiness contextTerm three:The major project enables you tocarry out your own design and/orresearch project under supervision.There are two options:Design Concept(development of the design toconcept stage supported by asubstantial report)DissertationTeaching and asseSSMentModules in the first two termsare taught through seminars,lectures, team-working and designworkshops. You will undertakeindependent research, analysis,design development and writingup of your projects, supported byindividual tutorials.ExpertiseWeekly pathway groups in Interiors,Product, Footwear, Fashion,Textiles, Graphics, Multimedia,Animation and Game Designare run by specialist tutors. Thecourse is based in excellent andwell-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesiveness and avibrant multidisciplinary graduatecommunity. There is access to awide range of workshopsand equipment, to support allpathway areas.Graduate careersGraduates typically go on tocareers in design consultancyand management in areas suchas fashion, footwear, graphics,web, interior, product, retail,media production and museum/heritage interpretation design. PhDopportunities are also available.I feel I have been challenged and stretched inso many ways; all of which have helped build mycharacter, skills and key qualities essential for thedesign workplaceART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESDorcas Kissicurrent student55

Design ManagementMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree ina related subject such asdesign, creative or businessIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseYou can apply your creative andanalytical skills to a wide variety ofbusiness and social contexts, rangingfrom small local businesses tomultinational corporations and socialenterprise. You will be ideally placedto respond to growth demandsin the global cultural and creativeindustries. The course examinesinternational and global designand business issues, and developsspecialist design managementknowledge and skills.Ideal for those wishing tomanage design teams and/ordesign processesOffers a vibrant interface withdesign, communication, businessand brand management, researchand marketing, includingspecialist design managementfields such as brand managementand service designEnables graduates to enter thecreative industries at a morestrategic levelCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methods enhancesyour knowledge andunderstanding of the nature andscope of research. The moduleintroduces a range of conceptualand practical research skills tosuccessfully execute researchprojects. It also enables you tobuild a portfolio of research skillsthat can be used throughoutyour career as a design andbusiness professionalIntegrated Brand Managementprovides a thoroughunderstanding of integratedbrand management with specialemphasis on brand narrative,which defines and delivers thetotal brand experience. Themodule will explore the holisticapproach to brands by examiningsensory branding, emotionalbranding, spiritual branding andexperience designChoose one module fromthe following:Marketing for the CreativeEntrepreneur considersmarketing and corporate strategyissues in relation to activities ofthe design entrepreneur. Thismodule will investigate methodsand tools for marketing designbased products and services toconsumers (b2c), businesses(b2b) and the public sectorand examine the utilisation ofcorporate competences to gaincompetitive advantageStrategic Design forCompetitive Advantage withinthe framework of sustainability,the processes, aesthetic, function,and technology of design willbe examined in this practicalmodule. Through the analysisof globally recognised productsfrom a resource efficientperspective, you will review thecommunication of aesthetics,images, styles and formsSuitable for aPPLicants from:Critical Perspectives in DesignManagement considers thediscipline of design management,its historical development andits current place within industry,acknowledging the changesover the last decade from designleadership to design integration.You will develop your owndefinition and appreciation ofthe discipline, and its role withina broader high technologicalindustrial contextEUWorld56Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Term two:Service Design providesvaluable insights in the role ofdesign in the rapidly growingarea of service industries.Responding to ethical, political,social and ecological concernsrequires approaches that centreon design and the designers’ rolein sustainability issues. As anoutcome of this process, you willdevelop a service design toolkitfor the intended service usersBusiness Planning forthe Creative Entrepreneurexamines the key businessplanning and entrepreneurshipskills to identify a potentialopportunity for a new productor service and mobilise thenecessary business resources tobring the idea to marketDesign as a StrategicBusiness Tool is a driver forthe strategic management anddevelopment of high technologyand creative businesses and thismodule considers its application.You will examine the use ofdesign and design thinkingand will also explore the roleof design in innovating newproducts, services and businessmethodologiesChoose one module fromthe following:Strategic Markets for Design inthe Global Economy examinesthe role of the design managerin a global environment. You willexplore the complex nature ofcustomer needs together withglobal manufacturing processes,technological systems and thecontinuing internationalisationof marketsManaging Business WebPresence introduces you to acritical appraisal of web designand promotion along with relatedcreative and managementprocesses and productiontechniques in a business context.At a practical level, you willevaluate the role of websitedesign in business, marketingand the creative industries, whileexamining advances in webarchitecture, technology, interfaceand managementThe Nature of Creativityis not purely the remit of thedesigner but is a disciplineengaged with the entire businessenvironment. You will analyseSMEs to identify the existence,extent and purpose of creativityas both a theoretical andpractical process. You are taughthow to identify the presence andnature of creative endeavour,the environment and the factorsnecessary to nurture it, leading toa better understanding of how touse and manage creativitySustainable Design coverssustainability as a core aspect ofdesign thinking and as a driverof innovation, within corporatestrategy and as a managementpractice. You will examine theenvironmental impact of allstages of the product life cyclein developing a sustainabledesign strategyTerm three:DissertationTeaching and asseSSMentModules in the first two terms aretaught through VLE, seminars,lectures, team working and designworkshops. You will undertakeindependent research, analysis,research project development anddissertation write-up, supported byindividual tutorials.Graduate careersWe expect that you may findemployment in managerial rolesin communication, multimedia,fashion, branding, marketing,advertising, service, product andenvironmental design.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESDesign in Political Contextconsiders the impact andinfluence of national andinternational politics within thecontext of design and creativity.You will evaluate strengths andweaknesses of a number ofgovernmental design initiativesin relation to your owngovernment’s approach57

DramaMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree -this need not necessarily be indrama but a good knowledgeof drama is preferredWe encourage and welcomeapplications from applicantswith a wide range ofbackgrounds and perspectives,and all non-standardapplications will be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationAbout the courseCombining theoretical, practical andcontextual study, the Drama MAbalances staff-led workshops andseminars with independent learningand develops knowledge andunderstanding of different drama andperformance practices.Drama at DMU is part of a nationallyrecognised Centre of Excellence inPerformance Arts and, through linkswith local venues and organisations,offers opportunities for performancein the city and surrounding area. Thecourse is aimed at recent graduates,teachers and practitioners who enjoya broad and varied approachto learning.Course modulesThe course is made up of four taughtmodules (offered discretely but withconnecting points of reference) andthe Research Project.Drama and Representationdevelops your awareness of therelationship between dramatictexts and philosophical andtheoretical materials. The coursewill lead you to situate criticalresponses to the representationof places and characters within abroader theoretical contextresearch into drama, emphasisingthe development of the criticallyconscious researcherThe Research Project enablesyou to undertake independentstudy in an area directly relatedto the course. Research can beundertaken practically as wellas through a written project.This module is primarily throughself-directed study although itis supported by workshops andindividual tutorialsTeaching and asseSSMentYou will be taught through seminarsand practical studio workshops.Seminars normally last two hours andtake place in the Clephan Building.These sessions may include lectures,group discussions and readingsalongside staff and student-leddebates. Workshops usually runfor three hours in one of the studiospaces on campus and includepractical exercises and projectsplus staff-led classes. You can alsobook your own rehearsal times inthe studios.A wide range of assessments areused in drama modules includingseminar presentations, reviews,essays and practical performances.HOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldCulture, Value andPerformance considers thesignificance of regional andmetropolitan cultures in popularperformance styles of the 20thand 21st centuries. Here youwill develop a cultural mapof performance practice andreception from popular theatre tothe avant-gardePerformance Making is both apractical and conceptual module.You will explore the work of arange of key practitioners andcreative processes in relation tospecific aspects of performancesuch as the body, text, event, time,space, and audience and developyour own process and practice ofcreating workResearch into Drama:Perspectives and Approachesasks you to engage with critical,theoretical and methodologicalapproaches to drama, andExpertiseOur staff are experienced lecturers,researchers and practitionersin a number of different fields.While studying drama at DMU youwill be taught by a team whoseexpertise includes Shakespearein performance, popular theatre,language and performance,20th century modernist drama,postcolonial performance, live art,20th century women playwrights,theatre and translation, andcontemporary performance practice.Graduate careersThe course will develop yourknowledge in the field as well asskills in communication, research,presentation and performance.On completion of this course youare equipped to pursue a range ofcareers in the field of drama and thecreative industries, as well as furtheracademic study.58Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

English Language tEAChingMAAbout the courseThis course is aimed at languagespecialists worldwide, be they nativeor non-native speakers of English. Itis ideal for those who have previousexperience of English LanguageTeaching (ELT) and/or research inthis discipline.The course explores contemporaryresearch issues and a variety ofteaching methodologies in ELT,and gives you the opportunity tobroaden your understanding of thetheoretical and practical issues thatELT teachers and learners face inthe classroom.While focusing on research trendsand issues, this MA is essentiallypractical, giving you the opportunityto engage with teaching practicesessions if selected. There arespecialist modules on AppliedLinguistics, ELT Methodology,and the Teaching of Receptiveand Productive Skills as well asthe chance to choose two of thefollowing: Syllabus and CourseDesign, Phonetics and Phonology,Teaching English using NewTechnologies, and Teaching Practice.This MA is therefore uniquelyrelevant to the practical andtheoretical considerations of ELTtoday. It is designed primarilyto enhance your potential andfuture career prospects in EnglishLanguage Teaching and furtherELT research.Course modulesThis course is designed to improveopportunities for teaching Englishlanguage in a variety of differentsituations, both in the UK andabroad. It differs from many otherMaster’s degrees in that it includesa mix of practical and theoreticalsubjects that will be useful forEnglish language teachers.The modules include Trends andIssues in ELT Methodology, Trainingof Receptive and ProductiveSkills, Teaching Phonetics andPhonology, Syllabus and CourseDesign, Teaching English usingNew Technologies, and AppliedLinguistics. These modules focuson the application of theoreticalknowledge to real life classroomsituations, and you can completeat least three teaching practicesessions and submit a reflectivejournal, if you study this module.Alternatively, you can deepen yourknowledge of phoneticsand phonology.You will be able to choose adissertation topic, in consultationwith the course leader, which speaksto your own interests and allowsyou to pursue a particular period,genre, author or critical issue ingreater depth. It will also encouragereflection on where ELT is goingin the 21st century and make sureyou are aware of major theoreticaldevelopments in this and relatedareas. Research training at theappropriate level is provided in theform of the compulsory ResearchMethods module.The course makes full use of therange of academic expertise withinthe department, with modulesdesigned to speak to the researchinterests of staff as well as offeringyou variety and intellectual challenge.Key Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree in arelated subject, such as Englishor EducationWe encourage and welcomeapplications from applicantswith a wide range ofbackgrounds and perspectives,and all non-standardapplications will be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESCourse continuedoverleaf...Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.59

English Language tEAChingMA (continued from previous page)ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESTeaching and asseSSMentTaught modules will require somepreparatory reading and weeklyattendance over two terms. Formalclassroom contact will normally beone two-hour session per week,per module, and will take the formof a workshop, which may requireattendance at the university forup to three days a week. The term‘workshop’ is used rather thanlecture or seminar to indicate thatthe session will be used flexiblyby the tutor to include studentpresentations, small group exercises,screening of film clips, interactiveshort lectures, plenary discussion ora formal lecture/seminar split. Theworkshop structure places a clearemphasis on student participationand contribution, and you areexpected to undertake extensivepreparation for each session –usually taking the form of requiredreading and secondary research.These sessions will be supported byindividual or small group tutorials.As well as the usual essays, youwill be required to submit workin the form of lesson plans andrationales, microteaching to peers,presentations as well as leadingseminar discussions.The dissertation (15,000 words)depends much more on one to onetutorial contact. Here the emphasisis placed on independent study, andthe tutor acts as facilitator to guideand monitor your progress.ExpertiseAll members of the English languagedepartment are highly qualifiedand experienced and bring a trulyinternational dimension to theirteaching. Most have lived and taughtextensively abroad, in countries suchas Japan, China, Taiwan and otherEuropean countries.Research interests include Englishfor business purposes, IT andmultimedia in EFL, English foracademic purposes, Chinese-Englishinterference, the status ofnon-native English speakingteachers, and the status of ELT indeveloping countries.Staff have been guest speakers atconferences throughout the worldand deliver on teacher trainingcourses. The Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning is accreditedby the British Council and is aninstitutional member of the BritishAssociation for Lecturers ofAcademic English (BALEAP) andthe International Association ofTeachers of English as a ForeignLanguage (IATEFL).Susan Barwick, Head of theCentre, has an MA in TEFL fromReading University and specialisesin phonetics, phonology andpsycholinguistics. David Boydonis a full member of the Institute ofLearning and Teaching and externalexaminer for The University ofCentral Lancashire. Mary Archerhas an MA in Applied Linguisticsand TESOL from the Universityof Leicester and specialises insociolinguistics, new technologiesand research methods. Jan Martin,Programme Leader, is a BECexaminer, and a CELTA TeacherTrainer and Module Leader forTrends and Issues. Larry Brownholds a Dip TEFLA and has aparticular interest in designingmaterials and website construction.Graduate careers“Worldwide, there are more Englishteaching jobs than there are nativespeaking teachers to fill them.”teachenglishworldwide.comThere has never been a bettertime to enhance your careerprospects as an ELT expert. Thiscourse can provide a gateway toprestigious careers as a teacher atinternationally-recognised Englishlanguage institutions. In additionthis is the type of qualification thatmost universities or other tertiaryorganisations now require forlecturers of English foracademic purposes.The English Language TeachingMA is unique as it is predominantlypractical and will assure prospectiveemployers not only of yourtheoretical awareness of ELT-relatedissues and trends but also of yourability and acumen as a teacher ofELT at the highest level.Other career prospects include:Director of studiesWeb-based teacher and designerESP trainer formultinational companiesMaterials and resource designerOne to one tutorCourse management60Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Fashion and BodywearMAAbout the courseThe MA Fashion and Bodywearoffers a predominantly practical,design-led experience in fashionand intimate apparel aesthetics. Thecreative and technical strengthsof DMU’s School of Fashion andTextiles and its Contour Designheritage provide a uniquelearning environment.The programme concentrates onextending and deepening existingcreative, technical and intellectualknowledge to develop new skills anddesign capabilities. It encouragescollaborative working practices andseeks to discover new potential indesign research and innovation.Practical study is offered in thecombined areas of fashion andcontour design for the creative andtechnical development of specialistfashion and bodywear designers.An excellent opportunity tospecialise in the creative andtechnical design areas of fashionand bodywearTaught modules, specialistcreative projects, and anindividually negotiated finalmajor project result in the designand production of an innovativerange/collection of garments forfashion and bodywearElective modules in BusinessPlanning for the CreativePractitioner, and CriticalPerspectives on Ethical andSustainable FashionStudying this course willinvolve you in:Practical exploration anddevelopment of new designpossibilities, supported byspecialist staff and technicalresources situated within theSchool of Fashion and TextilesDeveloping your critical andreflective analytical skillsalongside your design practiceNetworking and proactivelyexploring opportunities to extendyour learningParticipating in major national andinternational competitionsDeveloping links with keyprofessional bodies in the fieldCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methodologies/DesignInnovation - involves specialisttaught modules in the core areas ofresearch methodologies and designinnovation where you will developyour research, conceptual andtechnical skills to support you in theproduction of individual and creative2D/3D designs.Throughout these two modules,you will examine and analyse thepotential and process for researchand, in particular, that of a practicelednature within a multidisciplinarydesign context. You will also beencouraged to extend and developyour own portfolio of research skills,embedding research theory intoyour design practice to benefit thegeneration of new ideas, advancedcreativity and innovation.Module options are also offeredin Business Planning for the CreativePractitioner and Critical Perspectiveson Ethical and Sustainable Fashionto complement the core curriculumand enhance your learningopportunities.Term two:Fashion Promotion/Design Researchand Development - further developsyour design research expertise alongwith specialist skills in the field offashion and bodywear. Collaborativeand dynamic approaches to designinvolve 3D experimentation, samplingand prototyping.Key Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:2 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honours degreein a related subjectYou should provide, withyour application, a 200 worddescription of the proposeddirection of your MA study,together with a digital portfolioshowing 10 images of yourstrongest workIf you have other professionalqualifications and a minimumof two years industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESCourse continuedoverleaf...Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.61

Fashion and BodywearMA (continued from previous page)ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESPractical and intellectualdevelopment of design thinkingcontinues through to pre-collectionas you explore and propose themesand ideas for your final MajorProject (term three). Key marketingprocesses for the fashion industryand methods of self-promotionwill also be studied, incorporatingfashion promotion, networking,promotional text and creativecollaboration.You will develop various styles of2D representation and presentationtechniques using digital and handcraftedmethods for the productionof a visually stimulating, innovativeand professional portfolio.Term three:Major Project - promotes anautonomous approach towards thecompletion of your Major Project,questioning how design research,creative thinking and process canbe better integrated. Creativity,skills and knowledge are appliedand extended within individuallynegotiated and contextualisedframeworks.The Major Project affords theopportunity for in-depth explorationand expansion of creative conceptsand ideas. The aesthetic, conceptualand technological considerations ofthe designer are presented in 3Dgarment/prototype collection and2D portfolio. A personal illustratedcritical and reflective thesis (5,000words) addresses the underpinningtheoretical and philosophicaldimensions of your Major Project.You will present the work as a finalexhibition. At the end of this module,you will be able to demonstrateself-direction and originality inthe application of knowledge; anability to deal with complex issuessystematically and creatively andan ability to plan and conduct workindependently and in the absence ofcomplete data.Teaching and asseSSMentThe course promotes a philosophyof developing independentlearners. Supported by specialiststaff and visiting lecturers, youare encouraged to negotiate anddirect your own learning. Tuitionbuilds on individual skills andknowledge in order to develop newcapabilities of design investigation,experimentation, analysis andproduction. Assessmentis continuous.ExpertiseTechnical suites include specialistequipment and computerisedmachinery (for example, lockstitch,zig zag, and elastication and bonecasing) for the manufacture ofouter wear and intimate apparel.Specialist bra moulding technologiesare accessible. Also available areindustry standard CAD software;Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.Print, weave, knit, dye and textilestesting are other facilities available.Graduate careersA variety of career opportunitiesare available to graduates. Theseinclude working in design andmanufacturing companies, setting upnew business ventures, or workingas freelance designers. Teaching orundertaking further research at PhDlevel are other options.62Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Fashion ManagementMAAbout the courseThe fashion industry is a vibrant andchallenging business environment.The MA Fashion Management isdesigned to accommodate a rangeof career opportunities within thisbusiness sector, providing you withan advanced understanding of theglobal fashion industry.An innovative course for fashion,design and business graduateswho would like to gain entry intothe industry at a higher level orare working in the industryIdeally suited to industryprofessionals with the appropriatequalifications and experience,particularly those wishing to starttheir own companiesOpportunity to gain advancedunderstanding of the globalfashion industryCourse modulesTerms one and two:Research Methods isdesigned to develop skills incritical thinking, analysis andsynthesis, research business andmanagement issuesEthical and SustainableFashion is designed to addressthe major sustainability issuesthat exist within the fashionmanufacturing and/or retailindustryGlobal Fashion Managementwill help you gain knowledgeand an understanding of globalorganisations; the externalenvironment and how itis managedBusiness planning will teachyou to create business proposalsand business plans, providingthe skills needed to start andestablish your own companyFashion Promotion andMarketing examines thetheoretical concepts andapproaches to communication,promotion and marketing offashion productsStrategic Markets for Design inthe Global Economy analysesdesign as a driver for thestrategic managementand development of hightechnology businessOptional modules – choose one fromthe following:Integrated DesignManagement explores theholistic approach to brandsand examine sensory branding,emotional branding, spiritualbranding and experience design.Ideal for students who would liketo become brand managersManaging Business WebPresence introduces you to acritical appraisal of web designand promotion along with relatedcreative and managementprocesses and productiontechniques in a business contextTerm three:Dissertation is a research projectwhich allows you to focus on aspecific subject area ofyour choiceTeaching and asseSSMentModules in the first two terms aretaught through VLE, seminars,lectures, and team working activities.You will undertake independentresearch, analysis, research projectdevelopment and dissertationwrite-up, supported by individualtutorials.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit from stronggroup cohesiveness and a vibrantmultidisciplinary graduate community.Teaching staff come from a rangeof art and design disciplines,contributing their own area ofexpertise.Graduate careersGraduate career opportunitiesinclude fashion buying, fashionmarketing, fashion public relations,merchandising and logisticsmanagement, management of theproduct development process,retail or brand management,product sourcing and supply chainmanagement.Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.Key Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:1 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honours degreein a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES63

Fine ArtMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:February and September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree inFine Art or a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on an individualbasis. Evidence of recent workin a digital/portfolio format,plus a statement about pastand proposed work is alsorequiredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThis course provides a stimulatingenvironment for the professionaland personal development of highlymotivated, committed and talentedgraduates from a range of fine artdisciplines. It provides an educationalexperience which builds on thenotion of individualised practicein fine art, extending it to promotea vigorous critical and contextualunderstanding of your practice asa whole.Staff are practising artists, andindividual members of the Fine Artteam have exhibited internationallyand at large regional centres.Develop a professional bodyof work and expertise incontemporary practiceReceive specialistteaching in painting,drawing, sculpture, printmaking,video and photography ormultidisciplinary routesWork in individual studio spaceand a lively and stimulatingenvironment where MA andPhD students work alongsideeach otherCourse modulesThe course is structured around aflexible timetable of studio tutorials,formal group critiques, seminars,presentations and visiting artists’talks. You are challenged onpresentation, installation, curationaland representational issues.You will work in specific MA studiospaces alongside research studentsand are supported by workshops andfacilities for all disciplines, includinglens-based and electronic media.Research modules, in which you aretaught key skills in identifying andapplying research skills, supportyour studio practice. You will developsignificant professional practice skillsthroughout the course.The MA culminates in a finalgraduating show in September.Teaching and asseSSMentThe course consists of taughtmodules and continuously assessedstudio work. In the final term (fulltime)or second year (part-time), youcomplete a major piece of writing inparallel to your final exhibition that isopen to the public.ExpertiseThe staff team all have a high levelof expertise in specialist disciplineswith the ‘core’ team contributing tothe key teaching events and rigorousassessment processes.Graduate careersSome graduates practiceprofessionally as artists, othersundertake research or teach. Someapply their skills and learning withina wider context, for example arttherapy, curation, arts administration,media and public relations, publishingand arts-related residencies.The MA is also suitable as afoundation course for a PhDresearch application. The contentof the course hones your skillsin self-criticism, management,organisation, communication andanalysis, invaluable in a range of fineart professions.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld64Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Game ArtMAAbout the courseWhere will the next great gamescome from? How can we start ournew games business? How canthe development industry improveits management and productionprocesses? This new Game Art MAaims to take graduates from relevantdisciplines and put them into astimulating, creative environment wherethey will be able to explore these issues.In addition to the taught core modules(entrepreneurship, business, research)that provide the academic, intellectualand professional foundations, theemphasis is on workplace simulationand practical, creative projects.These projects will encourageexploration, collaboration, innovationand creative problem solving with anemphasis on practical outcomes withreal value. As far as possible, they willreflect current industry developmentpractice, utilising highly technical tools,innovative management techniquesand will engage the teams by exposingthem to exploration, risk and innovation.Course modulesTerm one:Research MethodsMarketing for theCreative EntrepreneurGame Studio Practice 1Indicative contents: Businessdevelopment, ideation, concepting, artdirection, marketing, multiple platforms,delivery systems, research, art pipeline,theoretical and analytical, primarily 2Doutcomes.Term three:Game Studio Practice 3Indicative contents: Art productiontesting and iteration, pipelinemanagement, art technologydevelopment, marketing, franchisedevelopment, extended businessmodels, research, future scoping,professional quality projects, artdirected, technically advanced andsignificantly original, full projectdocumentation and evaluations, 2D and3D outcomes.Teaching and asseSSMentFull-time study entails a commitmentof about 40 hours per week over 48weeks of the year, and the part-timeroute a corresponding proportion oftime. Modules in the first two termsare taught through seminars, lectures,team-working and design workshops,with modules in the last term beingsupported by tutorial guidance.You will undertake independentresearch, analysis, design developmentand produce a portfolio of completedprojects, supported by individualtutorials.ExpertiseAcademic staff have a wide varietyof expertise and knowledge in manydifferent areas, including designmanagement, entrepreneurshipand innovation management,creativity management, enterprise,game development and production.Additionally you will benefit from thewell-established industry links thatbring in regular guest lectures,projects and workshops.Key Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree in aGame Art or related subjectWe encourage and welcomeapplications from applicantswith a wide range ofbackgrounds and perspectives,and all non-standardapplications will be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESTerm two:Business Planning for theCreative EntrepreneurManaging BusinessWeb PresenceGame Studio Practice 2Indicative contents: Visual prototyping,art production, iterative design,concepting for idea generation, visualresearch, web design and franchisedevelopment, technical research,technical specifications, game engines,tests, models, vertical slices and zoos,physical modelling for concepting,paint/shader tests, game VFX, primarily3D outcomes.Graduate careersThe course aims to producepostgraduates who will either:Enter the game development,VFX or Digital Visualisation andSimulation industry at a seniorlevel, orFound their own start-updevelopment companies, orGo on to pursueresearch interests.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.65

Global MediaMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:1 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honours degreein a relevant humanities, mediaor related subjectWe encourage and welcomeapplications from those witha wide range of backgroundsand perspectives, and all nonstandardapplications will beconsideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThe Global Media MA offers a uniqueperspective on recent developmentsin contemporary culture. From theuse of social networking in ‘theArab spring’ to the financial crisisfacing the Western hemisphere, theprocess of globalisation has entereda new era. The decisions takenin boardrooms and governmentdepartments have found acounterpoint in the voices raised inpublic spaces, both physicaland digital.The new MA examines thisphenomenon, providing studentswith the intellectual, research andpractical skills to make sense of thisturn of events, allowing the exerciseof an essential critical perspectivethat is of great use in the spheres ofprofessional and academic life.This course brings togethermembers of De Montfort University’s‘world-leading’ Media DiscourseGroup (Research AssessmentExercise, 2008), current practitionersin the world of digital media, andexperts from industry. You will beencouraged to identify your ownresearch strengths and to reinforcethe taught elements of the coursethrough the composition of a criticalstudy of global media forms; alldissertation work will be supervisedby tutors who have a particularexpertise in the designated field.Course modulesTerm one:Global Media Theory. This coremodule provides a basic overviewof the courseResearch Methods helps yougain an opportunity to acquire thenecessary research skills forthis courseGlobal Politics and The Mediaexamines the ways in whichglobal political communication isconfigured by advocatesand criticsOptional modules:International Journalism is awide-ranging module devoted toproviding a strong foundation forthose students interested in therole of journalism in the creationof the global social orderMedia, Law and Ethics providesthe basis for understanding theopportunities, constraints andmoral issues associated withjournalistic practicesTerm two:Networked Media Theory.This core module provides aninsight into the political, socialand cultural forms assumed bynetworked media practicesTechnology, Crisis andGlobalisation. The economicand military crises that appearat present to be inherent in theoperation of the capitalist systemare explained and studied inthis moduleLiterary Journalism/CreativeNon-Fiction. While there is oftensaid to be a decline in newspaperjournalism, the increasingstrength of high-quality newsproduction is a phenomenon thatcan be both studied and imitated,as this module demonstratesOptional modules:War and Peace Reporting.During a period of conflictand uncertainty, it is essentialto identify the practices andlimitations associated with thecreation of real-world stories,based on the practitioners’own encounters with theglobe’s most dangerousworking conditionsInvestigative and OnlineJournalism brings the study ofjournalism up to date, through theuse of detailed case studies bothon and offlineTerm three:Suitable for aPPLicants from:Dissertation is an essential partof the course, enabling you toshowcase your own work whilereceive guidance from your tutorsEUWorld66Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentThe teaching programme will involveinput from academics based in the‘world-leading’ (RAE 2008) MediaDiscourse Group, media practitioners,and visiting experts from otherinstitutions.Lectures and seminars will bereinforced through practical exercisesand presentations. You will alsoundertake independent researchprojects through negotiation with yourtutors, and assessment details will beset out in your course handbook.The full-time route will require acommitment to study about 40 hoursper week, over 48 weeks of the year.ExpertiseMembers of the teachingteam include:Dr Stuart PriceProfessor of iMedia andPolitical Discourse, Chair of the MediaDiscourse Group andauthor of a number of books onmedia, war, rhetoric andinternational relations, includingWorst-Case Scenario (2011).Dr Idrees AhmadAuthor of recent work on the war onterror and international journalism,and a frequent contributor to majorinternational publications.Professor Andrew TolsonPublications include material on textand mediated talk, including MediaTalk (2006).Mr Simon MillsTutor on a variety of new mediacourses and the author of work ondigital media forms.Ms Margaret MontgomerieResearch centres on media, gender,and disability, and an active memberof the MeccSA Women’s Network.Dr Paul SmithAuthor of work on media policy(2007) who is currently workingon a book on sports rights andthe media.Dr Alastair GordonAuthor of work on Punk music andethnography and an expert in the useof analytical methods.Dr Scott DavidsonExpert on public relations andelectoral politics and the author ofwork on age and voting.Dr Jo Whitehouse-HartMember of the prestigious Dubrovnikgroup and a prolific writer onpsychosocial approaches to mediaand ethnographic analysis.Ruth SanzLecturer in journalism, discourse, andinternational politics, and the authorof work on identity, the postcolonialand terrorism.Graduate careersGraduate careers include a variety ofjobs in the public and private sectors,including journalism, public relations,academic research, local authoritymanagement, arts administration,broadcast media, and publishing.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES67

Housing Design and SustainabilityMA/PG Dip/PG CertART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 UK Bachelor’sHonours degree in architecture.Applicants with a similardegree in a relevant subject(Architecture, ArchitecturalEngineering, ArchitecturalTechnology, Building Sciences,Environmental Sciences/Studies, and ConstructionManagement etc.) will beconsideredIf you have no formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industry experience,we will consider yourapplication on an individualbasis. You will normally beasked to submit full details ofyour work experienceEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:About the courseThis programme responds to twonecessities of our time: developingthe expertise to produce goodhousing, and understandingthe social and environmentaldimensions of sustainability. Itcombines an interest in the physicalcharacteristics of the home and thevalues attached to it, with its role inmaking neighbourhoods and cities,through an in-depth understanding ofthe different aspects of sustainability,social, economic and environmental.Drawing on the expertise within theLeicester School of Architecture,Art, Design and Humanities, andDe Montfort University as awhole, the Housing Design andSustainability MA engages with themost pertinent issues of theory andpractice of what has come to beknown as ‘housing’. It encouragesa critical view of past and currentorthodoxies and aims to delve deeperinto the cultural and social needsthat support or marginalise housingas the home of a large number ofcitizens of the world. In this senseits scope covers Britain as the mainsite of examples, and draws fromthe experience of other countriesworldwide. These studies areintegrated with an understanding ofsustainability in its many dimensions,and are supported by a study andcritique of its theory and practice.Course modulesTerm one:Research Methodology isdesigned to enhance yourknowledge and understandingof the nature and scope ofresearch focusing on systematictechniques required forcritical analysisConcept and Principles ofSustainability is designedto provide you with a holisticperspective of environmentalsustainability and development,exploring the interface betweenthe three pillars of sustainability,and how they inform architecturaldesignTheory and Practice ofHousing is designed to establisha comprehensive understandingof what constitutes goodhousing and aims to encouragea critical view of past and currentorthodoxies in the fieldTerm two:Architectural Design Modellingis designed to evaluateenvironmental performance ofbuildings exploring opportunitiesand methods to test detailedbuilding project delivered in theconcurrent moduleIntegrated Portfolio Projectis designed to consolidate coreareas of the MA course throughan integrative architecturaldesign projectTerm three:Thesis Project runs overthe summer term giving youan opportunity to apply yourresearch skills and presentdetailed independent study in arelevent topic chosen by youTeaching and asseSSMentThe course is taught by an integratedstaff team of architects and builtenvironment professionals, whoteach and research on architectureand sustainability issues. It isdelivered by a programme oflectures, tutorials, studio basedwork, and workshops. Teaching andlearning is mainly project based,giving you the opportunity to work asa group or on a one to one basis, andenabling discussions and tutoring onspecific concepts, techniques andhow to implement such knowledgeinto proposed projects andassignments.Diagnostic and formative assessmentand feedback are carried out inworkshops and reviewed duringthe teaching year. Summativeassessment of the main projects willtake place at the end of the term orthe academic year to assess yourability to analyse and implementknowledge of sustainability in yourprojects measured against thelearning outcomes of each module.EUWorld68Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

ExpertiseThe course draws on a wide rangeof research expertise within theSchool of Architecture as a whole.This ranges between architecturaland urban design, technology andsustainability, to the history andphilosophy of architecture.Staff have long standing researchactivities in sustainability and inrelated built environment issues, andthey are recognised for their subjectauthority and expertise at nationallevel. They have been successful inconsultancy activities and in securingfunds from various funding bodies.This has afforded them extensiveexperience in supervision of PhDstudents, and in disseminatingresearch findings through numerousseminars, conferences andlearned journals.Graduate careersThis course will prepare and equipyou with the appropriate skills andcapacity to address challengesof sustainable architecture anddevelopment. Such skills are in highdemand by architectural practices,businesses, governments andorganisations contending with issuesof environmental sustainability.The course should help addresscurrent skills shortages andpromote employability across thebuilt environment and associatedprofessions, and to improve thequality of output in professionalsdealing with housing design.You could also continue with yourpostgraduate studies, and progressonto a PhD.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES69

Independent Study in Art,Design or Humanities MAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Distance learningStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a good UK Bachelor’sHonours degree in a fieldappropriate to the area of study,together with a capacity forautonomous study. Please beaware that Entry requirements::may differ depending on yourchosen area of study; contactus for more informationIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basis. Evidence ofcreative or design work in adigital/portfolio of work maybe required depending on areaof studyEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentfor art and design courses. IELTSscore of 6.5 or equivalent forhumanities coursesTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThis MA allows you to study in a waythat is most appropriate to your owncircumstances and learning style,and also gives you the opportunityto be supervised by leading nationaland international scholars.The course offers you the chance todesign and pursue a tailor-made MAin an area of your choice. It providesyou with a wide range of subjectareas to choose from. These includetraditional fields like Architecture,English, History, through todisciplines such as Applied Art,Dance, Drama, Fine Art andPhotography and including areas ofstudy which are innovative or cuttingedge,for example Game Art, DigitalAnimation, Furniture Design, Fashionand Textiles and Music, Technologyand Innovation.The MA in Independent Study alsooffers you the opportunity to createa programme of study which isinterdisciplinary, drawing upon oneor two different subject areas, forinstance English and Drama,or Fine Art and Art EducationCourse modulesYou are able to exercise choiceand control over the aims of yourcourse, the content and context ofyour studies, and the criteria againstwhich achievement is assessed. MAby Independent Study is challenging:it demands a high degree of selfmanagementand self-motivation.You can take up to half of yourmodules from among our taughtmodules (subject to approval) andyou can split your course betweentwo subject areas. You begin bysubmitting an initial proposal inyour application form. You arethen supported in developing yourpersonal learning contract by yourtwo mentors, who will be experiencedin the proposed field of study.This learning contract is submittedto the Registration Board forapproval, and you begin your courseof study. The range of specialismswe offer includes:Architecture, architecturalconservation, architectural design,architecture and sustainability,cities and sustainability, housingdesign and sustainability, Britisharchitecture history, constructiontechnology, interior design andarchitecture, spatial designArt and design educationApplied art – ceramics,design crafts, glass, jewellery,metalsmithingComputer games design, digitalanimation, interface design,multimedia design, sound designCreative WritingCultural events managementDanceDesign and innovationDesign entrepreneurshipDesign managementDramaEnglish literature,English languageFashion and textiles – contourfashion, fashion buying, fashiondesign, fashion knitwear, fashionand bodywear, footwear design,accessory design, printed textiles,textile design, textile design andtechnology, fashion managementFilm studiesFine art – drawing, painting,printmaking, sculpture, videoand photographic practiceFurniture design, product designGame artGlobal mediaHistoryJournalism,international journalismMedia and communicationMusic, technology and innovationSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld70Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Photography, history ofphotography, graphic design,illustration, video, videoproductionPublic relations,international public relationsSports history and cultureTelevision scriptwritingVisual Journalism anddocumentary photographyTeaching and asseSSMentStudy may be full or part-time,or a mixture of both. The shortestperiod of study for the degree is oneyear full-time. The full-time routedemands a commitment to studyof about 40 hours per week, over48 weeks of the year; the part-timeroute is approximately 20 hoursper week over the course of twoyears. Assessment is defined inthe learning contract but is normallycontinuous through a variety ofcoursework assignments, plus amajor project or dissertation.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESExpertiseStudents who enrol onto thecourse are assigned two dedicatedmentors who are subject specialistsand provide academic supportthroughout the course. DMUacademic and research staff areexperts in their field. They areengaged actively in a wide rangeof external activities includingresearch, consultancy, publishingand exhibiting in both a national andinternational context.Graduate careersIndependent Study offersprofessional and academicdevelopment across a wide rangeof art, design and humanities careerpaths, including consultancy anddesign management. It can alsolead to further PhD research study.71

Interior DesignMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein Interior Design or arelated subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basis. Evidenceof design work in a digital/portfolio of work is alsorequiredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseAn opportunity to develop, researchand practice design skills to anadvanced level and to apply theseskills to the formulation, investigationand detailed development of apersonally selected design project.Particular emphasis is placed onthe integration of research withinthe creative design process andthe effective rationalisation of therelevant functional, legislative,idealistic and aesthetic parameters.You will work in a multidisciplinaryenvironment and benefit from theadvantages of both collaborativeand individual developmentalexperiences.Graduates from this MA willhave demonstrated the ability toproduce, articulate, defend andcommunicate design solutions at anadvanced level. As such, graduateswill be equipped to function at aprofessional level.A creative and practicebased course, with aninspiring curriculum thatbroadens and deepensdesign skills and knowledgeStrategic business andentrepreneurial focusMultidisciplinary internationalgraduate communityPathway to PhD level studyCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methodology enablesyou to develop a range ofconceptual and practical researchskills, such as questionnairedesign and interview techniques,as well as undertaking theliterature review for your majorproject. As a key part of thismodule, you will formulate a majorproject proposal which specifiesaims, objectives, researchmethods and expected outcomesStrategic Design forCompetitive Advantagelooks within the framework ofsustainability, the processes,aesthetic, function, andtechnology of design will beexamined in this practicalmodule. Through the analysisof globally recognised productsfrom a resource efficientperspective, you will review thecommunication of aesthetics,images, styles and formsCreative Design Studio providesan introduction to the natureof the design process as wellas the opportunity to work onlive design briefs as part of amultidisciplinary team. Projectmanagement, design methodtheories, concept development,prototyping techniques, designtesting, user-centred/inclusivedesign, ethical and environmentaldesign issues and advances intechnology are coveredTerm two:Action Research Laboratoryenables you to develop yourmajor project design work andexplore creative and innovativedesign and research methods.You will produce a specificationreport (based on primaryresearch) and a portfolio ofinvestigative design developmentwork that shows an individualcreative responseOptional modules:Design as a Strategic BusinessTool. Design is a driver for thestrategic management anddevelopment of high technologyand creative businesses, and thismodule considers its application.You will examine the use ofdesign and design thinking astools, to influence organisationalchange and management inbusiness. You will also explorethe role of design in innovatingnew products, services andbusiness methodologiesSustainable Design coverssustainability as a core aspect ofdesign thinking and as a driverof innovation, within corporatestrategy and as a managementpractice. You will examine theenvironmental impact of allstages of the product life cyclewhile developing a sustainabledesign strategy for yourmajor project72Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Service Design providesvaluable insights in the role ofdesign in the rapidly growingarea of service industries.Responding to ethical, political,social and ecological concernsrequire approaches that centreon design and the designers’key role. As an outcome ofthis process, you will developa service design toolkit for theintended service usersMuseum and Exhibition Designgives the opportunity to createinnovative designs and strategiesfor museums and exhibitions. Itcovers the semiotics of display,interpretation, conservation,marketing, management andfunding, cultural identity, heritage,tourism, gifts, souvenirs, inclusivedesign, sustainability, educationand audience, using a range ofinternational case studiesTerm three:Interior Design Major Projectis the vehicle by which you willdevelop and present a projectof your own choice, within yourspecialist area. The Major Projectwill identify and address keysocietal and/or global issues andwill enable you to demonstrate anindividual, considered approachto design problem solvingTeaching and asseSSMentFull-time study entails a commitmentof about 40 hours per week over 48weeks of the year, and the part-timeroute a corresponding proportionof time.Modules in the first two termsare taught through seminars,lectures, team-working and designworkshops, with modules in the lastterm being supported by tutorialguidance. You will undertakeindependent research, analysis,design development and writingup of your projects, supported byindividual tutorials.ExpertiseAcademic staff teaching on thecourse have a wide variety ofexpertise and knowledge in manydifferent areas, including interiordesign, design management,innovation management, creativitymanagement, enterprise, technologytransfer, multimedia design, webdesign, new product development,design history, retail design andresource efficient design.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesivenessand a vibrant multidisciplinarygraduate community. There arespecialist areas for CAD, video andmodelscope capture, electronicimaging and printing, and workshopsfor specialised processes in wood,metal, glass and plastics.Graduate careersYou will graduate with a wide rangeof design skills creating careeropportunities in retail, public spaces,leisure environments, contractinteriors and workplaces, working foremployers such as Conran Design,Pinewood Studios, Kelly Hoppen,Tesco’s Design Think Tank, BluePrint, Haley Sharpe, and Foster andPartners. Opportunities are alsoavailable in further research study atPhD level.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES73

International JournalismMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein a related subject and aknowledge and awareness ofcurrent affairsYou will need to provideevidence of commitment to acareer in journalism or writingWe encourage and welcomeapplications from applicantswith a wide range ofbackgrounds and perspectives,and all non-standardapplications will be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationAbout the courseInternational Journalism MAoffers an ideal mix of theory andpractice focusing on reporting in aninternational arena which is rapidlybeing transformed by technology,globalisation and political upheaval.You will develop the theoreticaltools necessary for analysingtrans-national practices, whetherpolitical, economic, or cultural. Youwill learn the vocational skills forgathering news in an internationalcontext and reporting across multipleplatforms. You will also learn aboutthe relationship between the media,society and institutions; both publicand private; at the national, regionaland global levels.The course will equip you withthe research skills necessary forcarrying out probing investigationsand turning them into compellingpieces of journalism. You will alsorefine and enhance your writing skillsby adapting and assimilating thetechniques of literature.The multidisciplinary focus of thiscourse, its combination of theoreticalrigour and practical expertise,makes it ideal for journalistsand for students of such diversebackgrounds as politics, sociology,international relations, media studies,and literature.Course modulesTerm one:International JournalismResearch MethodsPractical JournalismChoose one module from thefollowing:Global Media TheoryMultimedia PhotojournalismTerm two:War and Peace ReportingPractical Journalism II:Investigative and OnlineJournalismLiterary JournalismChoose one module fromthe following:Technology, Crisisand GlobalisationNetworked Media TheoryVisual JournalismTerm three:You will produce a journalistic/research projectHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld74Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentYou will be taught throughlectures, seminars, workshops andself-directed study. The coursewill involve intensive readingand research, in the library andonline. You will be encouragedto participate in debates aroundissues of contemporary andhistorical importance in relation tointernational news and to assessthe correspondence between imageand reality.Through the use of case studies, youwill be introduced to the pressuresand complications of working indifferent social, cultural, legal,political and geographical contexts,and to the means for negotiating,overcoming, or bypassing them.The course will feature guestlectures by renowned journalists,photographers, documentarians,media scholars and internationalrelations experts. You will also getthe opportunity to visit news rooms,observe production processes, andsee modern media operationsat work.Work will be assessed by essays,reports, investigations and a finalproject. The full-time route willrequire a commitment to studyapproximately 40 hours per week,over 48 weeks of the year.ExpertiseThe course is delivered by leadingpractitioners and theoreticiansof international journalism incollaboration with De MontfortUniversity’s world-leading MediaDiscourse Group (2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise). They include:Muhammad Idrees Ahmad PhDMPA is a journalist, sociologist,media scholar and the editor of theinfluential blog Pulsemedia.org. Hiswritings have appeared in Le MondeDiplomatique, Al Jazeera, IPS Newsand Adbusters, and he has appearedas an on-air analyst on the BBC andAl Jazeera. He is the course leader.Ali Haynes llB MBA DipM isPrincipal Lecturer in Journalism.Ali is an NCTJ-qualified journalistand has more than 20 years’experience in the industry. Shehas won many reporting, designand editing awards, and alsohas extensive experience ofPR, specialising in campaigningorganisations.Stuart Price PhD MA PGCE isReader in Media Discourse andPrincipal Investigator for theUniversity funded projects ‘Election2010’, and ‘Election 2010 Online’.His main field of research, MediaDiscourse, was designated ‘worldleading’ in the 2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise.Graduate careersThe MA will prepare you foremostfor a career as a reporter for local,national or international newsorganisation, across multipleplatforms including print, online,radio and television. It will expandyour employability by broadeningyour skill-set and strengtheningyour theoretical knowledge. Itsinternational focus also helpsmultiply your options, while the mixof practical skills and theoreticalknowledge prepares you for acareer as diverse as publishing,broadcasting, academia, film,research, arts, advocacy andpublic relations.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES75

International Public rELAtionsMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree ina related subject and be able todemonstrate a commitment toa career in public relationsYou must have excellentspoken and written Englishlanguage skills as a highstandard of English is expectedin all assignmentsWe welcome applicationsfrom both recent graduatesand those who are looking tochange career, and all nonstandardapplications willbe consideredHolders of the CIPR Diplomareceive and those withsignificant industry experiencemay receive credit for theirqualifications/knowledge anda pro-rata reduction in fees;contact us for detailsEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationAbout the courseThe International Public RelationsMA aims to equip you with theknowledge and insight required tobuild a career in a rapidly-changingglobal communications environment.Exploring public relations theoryand professional practice, as wellas the intersection between publicrelations and the media, technology,global institutions and culture, theInternational Public Relations MAdraws on a wide range of researchand knowledge to deepen yourunderstanding of communicationpractices from a global perspective.The programme provides a numberof pathways, allowing you to focusyour study in one or more of thefollowing areas:International professional practiceThe relationship betweenpublic relations andnternational businessGlobal media culturesAs a result of its wide ranging scope,the MA is suitable for the following:Experienced practitioners whowish to enhance their existingpublic relations knowledgeby adding an understandingof global cultures andbusiness practicesStudents who wish to explore thisarea at a more theoretical levelwith a view to progressing to anMPhil/PhDInternational students whorequire a broad basedinternational PR qualificationupon which to build a careerDe Montfort University is partneredwith the Public Relations ConsultantsAssociation (prca.org.uk), giving youaccess to online training, industryknowledge and more. The universityis also a member the EuropeanPublic Relations Research andEducation Association (euprera.org.uk), where you can access research,new thinking and expertise fromacademics and practitioners in35 countries.CIPR Diploma Holders will beexempted from one 30 creditmodule, with a pro-rata reductionin fees. Contact us for furtherinformation.Course modulesUnderpinning all teaching is a strongtheoretical core which enables you tobuild a deeper critical understandingof public relations and its impact onsociety. The course aims not justto equip you with public relationsknowledge but also encouragesyou to think about the broadercontext in which public relationsis practised, looking at areas suchas globalisation, the impact oftechnological change andbusiness ethics.You will take core modules in publicrelations theory and communicationstrategy and will be able to followyour interests and ambitionsvia a wide selection of optionalmodules covering subjects suchas intercultural communication,globalisation, international businessand ethics and global mediatheory. Your final term will see youresearch your dissertation; a piece ofindependent research on the subjectof your choice.HOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld76Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:Term one:Public Relations Theoryand StructureResearch MethodsChoose one module from thefollowing:Global Media TheoryGlobal Politics and the MediaCompetence inIntercultural ContextsTerm two:Public Relations Planningand ManagementChoose two modules fromthe following:Critical Perspectivesin ManagementCommunication Skills inIntercultural ContextsGlobalisationInternational Marketingand EthicsTerm three:Public Relations DissertationExpertiseThe MA is led by Liz BridgenMCIPR, a highly experiencedPR practitioner with 17 years’experience in public relationspractice gained in both the UKand abroad and who worked withcompanies including Royal Mail,Visa and Bosch before embarkingon an academic career in 2006.Her research interests include thesociology of work, social media andgender issues in public relations.The teaching team includes:Dr Scott Davidson MCIPR, aleading charity campaigner withmore than ten years’ domesticand European experience incommunications gained in the localgovernment, health and voluntarysectors, as well as from thespecialised and high-profile worldof political communications.Ros Masterson had a successfulcareer with IBM before settingup and managing the marketingdepartment of an IT consultancy.She also ran her own consulting andcopywriting business for more thanten years. She is the co-author ofMarketing: An Introduction: SecondEdition (2010) Sage Publications.Graduate careersWith exciting career prospects andhigh earning potential, employersare increasingly expecting applicantsto have professional qualificationsin public relations. Upon completingthis course, you will be able todifferentiate yourself and shouldprogress more quickly tosenior roles.Public relations is a truly globalcareer, and skills learnt on thiscourse are transferable to manycommunications-related disciplines.This means that graduates canoften work in different countriesas part of their career and in avariety of disciplines; includinginternal communications, eventmanagement, lobbying, sponsorshipand fundraising.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESTeaching and asseSSMentYou are taught through lectures,seminars, workshops and selfdirectedstudy (such as reading andresearching in the university libraryand online). Work is assessed byessays, exams, projects, portfolios,group work and presentations. TheInternational Public Relations MAmakes frequent use of real life casestudies and global examples togive you a ‘real world’ insight intothe theory and practice of publicrelations.There is also a lively guest lectureprogramme and in the pastyear DMU has hosted speakersfrom leading public relationsconsultancies, the British Army,national charities and government.The course also includescontributions from lecturers inother disciplines – such as mediadiscourse new media and business– and there is an active guestlecturer programme, where seniorpublic relations practitioners andacademics impart theirspecialist knowledge.77

Inter-religious rELAtionsMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKey Information:Duration:Two years part-timeLocation:St Philip’s Centre, LeicesterStart Date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein a related subject such astheology or religious studiesWe encourage and welcomeapplications from applicantswith a wide range ofbackgrounds and perspectives,and all non-standardapplications will be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please contact St. Philip’sCentre directlycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 273 3459E: admin@stphilipscentre.co.ukW: stphilipscentre.co.ukAbout the courseThis course explores relationshipsbetween religions in the context of aplural society and globalised world.The social and theological aspectsof the impact of religious diversityare analysed, including the power ofreligious identity to influence societyfor social cohesion or conflict. It istaught by academics who arealso practitioners.This course is ideal if you wantto deepen your appreciation ofreligious diversity and enquire intothe challenges which diversity andinter-religious dialogue bring toreligious communities, civil society,governance issues and publicinstitutions. It places an emphasison praxis as well as theory, and yourexperience is valued as part of thelearning environment.Course modulesThere are four modules in thispart-time MA:The Multi-faith City exploresthe contextual issues of religiouscommunities in cities such asLeicester and Bradford, theirhistory and present relationshipsReligion, Conflict and Cohesionanalyses religious identityin terms of the capacity ofreligious communities for socialcohesion or social conflict. Globalrelationships are also examinedThe Theory and Practiceof Inter-religious Dialogueenquires into the theological andphilosophical bases for inter-faithdialogue and its fruitsThe Dialogue Placementprovides an opportunity forresearching how dialogue andco-operation between faithsworks in practice.You will also complete a 15,000word Dissertation.PG Certificate (two modules only)and PG Diploma (four modules)routes are also available.Teaching and asseSSMentLearning takes place mainly througha shared class environment, withemphasis on mutual learning andvaluing experience. Assessmentis varied and includes classpresentations, essay writing, reportsand a portfolio.ExpertiseAll members of staff at theSt Philip’s Centre have a strongprofile in teaching and researchand are experienced practitionersin the field of dialogue andcommunity praxis.Dr John Hall is the Director ofSt Philip’s Centre and Bishop ofLeicester’s Adviser on Inter-faithRelations. He has previously beenDirector of Social Responsibilityfor the Anglican CoventryDiocese, Chair of the WestMidland’s Regional Faith ForumDr Angela Jagger teachesReligious Studies for the OpenUniversity and has been involvedin inter-religious relationsprofessionally for many years,having been a member of theexecutive committee of thenational Inter-Faith Networkfor the UKDr Alan Race whose booksare recognised as classic textson courses in inter-religiousdialogue, has taught intheological/seminary collegeand university settingsGraduate careersThe requirement for ‘religiousintelligence’ is coming to beviewed as a necessary componentfor employees in the public andvoluntary sectors, and this coursewill equip you in these elements.Other religious professionals will alsobenefit as part of in-service training,especially those with leadershipresponsibilities.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld78Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

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Management, Law and Humanitiesof Sport: The FIFA MasterART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester (UK), Milan (Italy),Neuchâtel (Switzerland)Start date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree or equivalentand a high level of fluency inwritten and spoken English.At least two-three years’ workexperience is expectedIn addition, a proven interest orinvolvement in sport, previousprofessional experience,good motivation and reasonfor doing the course, and an‘international’ outlook will all betaken into considerationEnglish language requirements:Students must display fluency inwritten and spoken EnglishTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit cies.chcontact detaiLS:E: admissions@fifamaster.orgW: cies.chYou can also follow us on Twitter:@sportcieS and @ICSHCAbout the courseThis highly intensive course providesa complete international learningenvironment. Course lecturers aresome of the leading authorities in thestudy of sport and guest lecturersinclude speakers from the toporganisations in world sport.Sponsored by FédérationInternationale de FootballAssociation (FIFA); the worldgoverning body of football; theFIFA Master is a unique and highlyregarded course that covers all themajor issues facing sport and sportsorganisations, and is designed toprepare you for the increasinglycomplex world of sport management.It has also recently been rankedas the leading postgraduate sportsmanagement course in Europe bySportBusiness International.Each year a group of 30 studentsfrom around 22 different countriestake the course. The first module onthe Humanities of Sport is providedby the International Centre for SportsHistory and Culture (ICSHC) atDe Montfort University. The secondmodule in Sports Management isdelivered by SDA Bocconi Schoolof Management in Italy. The finalmodule on Sports Law is offeredby Université de Neuchâtel inSwitzerland. Overall co-ordinationis provided by Centre Internationald’Etude du Sport (CIES) inSwitzerland. Guest speakers and anextensive field visit programme addto your learning experience.The course has an excellent recordof students finding jobs in sportsmanagement and a dynamic andthriving alumni society provides avaluable network both during andafter the course.Course modulesThe FIFA Master is based onfour distinct modules which areundertaken at three of Europe’sleading institutions. The first moduleis taught within the ICSHC at DMU,the world’s leading centre for thestudy of the history of sport. Itfocuses on the history of sport andits ethics and sociology. It examinesthe origins and developmentof sport, investigating the lessonsthat the past can teach today’ssports administrators.The second module is taughtat the SDA Bocconi Schoolof Management, Milan, one ofEurope’s most prestigious businessschools. This module focuses onmanagement of sport and includestopics such as sport organisationand governance, strategy, sportfinance, sport strategic andoperational marketing, sport eventmanagement, business planning, andsport leadership.The third module is taught at theUniversité de Neuchâtel, whoseLaw Faculty is one of the best inSwitzerland. It looks at topics suchas the legal aspects of the privatesector of sport, the legal status of thesportsperson, legal aspects of sportand health, sport business and law,and methods of dispute resolution.The fourth and final part of thecourse also takes place in Neuchâtel,and involves working in small groupson a chosen topic, considering itfrom all angles, and preparing andcompleting a project.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld80Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching is a combination oflectures, seminars, guest lecturesand visits to sporting organisations.On average there are around fivehours of teaching each day of thecourse, although ample time isgiven for preparing presentations,assessments and exams.Assessment is carried out in avariety of ways, including writtenexams, oral exams, project workand group presentations. The finalassessment is a group project.Depending on the institution, theexams either take place on fixeddates throughout the module, orthey are all taken at the end of themodule. You must pass all modulesof the course to graduate.ExpertiseThe module of the course based inLeicester is taught by some ofthe leading figures in the study ofsports history:Professor Tony Collins authorof A Social History of EnglishRugby Union; Rugby Leaguein Twentieth Century Britainand Mud, Sweat and Beers:A Cultural History of Sportand AlcoholProfessor Richard Holt authorof Sport and the British; Sportand Society in Modern Franceand Sport in Britain Since 1945Professor Matt Taylor authorof The Association Game;The Leaguers: The Making ofProfessional Football in England1900–1939Professor Pierre Lanfranchiauthor of Moving With The Ball:The Migration of ProfessionalFootballers and 100 Yearsof Football: The FIFA CentennialBookGraduate careersThe highly international nature ofthe course makes it suitable forpeople with an interest in globalmanagement who are internationallymobile. The course is committed tosupporting and guiding you in yourjob search, through the identificationof potential placement opportunitiesand the promotion of the FIFAMaster in the sports job market.Through guest speakers, studyvisits and project assignments, thecourse offers a unique opportunityto meet top executives from highlevel international sports federations,clubs, agencies and organisingcommittees, enabling you to build upyour own network of contacts; thekey to a successful career in sport.Alumni from the previous FIFAMaster Editions have gone on toget jobs in a wide variety of topsporting organisations including theInternational Olympic Committee,FIFA, FIBA, Adidas, London 2012Organising Committee, MLSand UEFA.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESProfessor Tony Mason authorof Association Football andEnglish Society 1863–1915 andPassion of the People – Footballin South AmericaProfessor Jeff Hill author ofSport, Leisure and Culture inTwentieth Century BritainDr Neil Carter author of TheFootball Manager: A HistoryProfessor Dilwyn Porter authorof Amateurism in British Sport:it matters not who won or lost?and Professionalism in Post-WarBritish SportDr Jean Williams author ofA Game for Rough Girls? TheHistory of Women’s Football inBritain; The Beautiful Game81

Multimedia DesignMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have theequivalent of a 2:2 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honoursdegree in Multimedia Design,Visual Communications, or arelated subjectYou must have a suitableportfolio of multimedia orvisual communications workand have some experienceof using multimediasoftware tools such asAdobe Photoshop, Flash,Dreamweaver, After Effectsand possibly 3D softwaresuch as MAYAIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldAbout the courseMultimedia Design MA is concernedwith visual communications for theDigital Age. It focuses on the designof digital media applications such aswebsites, mobile phone and tabletapps as well as interactive kiosks,exhibitions, installations and games.It covers both digital media contentdevelopment as well as interface andinteraction design.You will have the opportunity toexplore digital image creation, 2Dand 3D animation, virtualenvironments, augmented reality(AR), visual effects, 3D displays andthe use of social media.Access to industry standardsoftware and hardwareWork in a dynamic environmentwith lots of ongoing research andcommercial multimedia projectsOpportunities to work onmultimedia projects set bycompanies and otherexternal organisationsOpportunities to develop the skillsand ideas to set up your businessCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methods is designedto enhance your knowledge andunderstanding of research andhelp you develop your MajorProject ProposalCreative Digital Media Designallows you to both appraise andimplement current theory andpractice in multimedia design in aprofessional contextCreative Design Studio exploresthe multi-disciplinary nature ofdesign allowing you to work onmultimedia design projects withstudents from other disciplines.It also provides you with theopportunity to develop your ownprofessional practise skills andconduct design exploration andexperimentation related to yourMajor ProjectTerm two:Action Research Laboratorybuilds on both Research Methodsand Creative Design Studiofrom the first term allowing youto apply research tools andtechniques as well as experimentwith a range of solutions todesign problems. This will enableyou to consolidate and developdesign specifications andconcepts for your Major ProjectYou can then choose two fromthe following:Moving Image will provide apractically focused, creativedesign module option invideo and sound production.It is intended to encourageadventurousness aroundinventive projects, exploringvisual and sonic ideas. Youwill produce a short individualexperimental mood piece anda longer group videoDesign for Retail covers allaspects of in-store retail design,including product, multimediatechnology, environment, graphiccommunication and service.Design has a powerful impact onperception of the brand, buyerbehaviour and engagement withthe retail experience. You willanalyse a creative design solutionand its effectiveness as in-storemarketing and develop a blogand video diary discussingthese issuesManaging Business WebPresence enables you to criticallyappraise existing web designsand propose design solutionsfor improving an organisation’sweb presenceBusiness Planning for theCreative Entrepreneur enablesyou to develop a range ofactivities in order to bring adesign idea into a businessreality. It is particularly suitableif you are thinking of setting upyour own businessAdvances in Modern Lens-Based Media introducesyou to modern optics and theuse of holographic, lenticularand other types of 3Dstereoscopic displays82Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Museum and Exhibition Designconsiders museum design andexhibition display and will allowyou to develop innovative designsolutions including both virtualand interactive displaysService Design providesvaluable insights in the role ofdesign in the rapidly growingarea of service industries.Responding to ethical, political,social and ecological concernsrequires approaches that centreon design and the designers’ rolein sustainability issues. As anoutcome of this process, you willdevelop a service design toolkitfor the intended service usersTerm three:Major Project: DesignOutcome and ReflectiveReport or Design Conceptand Dissertation allows you tocomplete your Multimedia DesignMajor Project. You can either doa detailed design plus a shortreflective report or just a designconcept but with a significantlylonger written dissertationTeaching and asseSSMentModules are taught throughseminars, lectures, team workingand design workshops. You willundertake independent research,analysis, design developmentand writing up of your projects,supported by individual tutorials.ExpertiseStaff have a range of multimediadesign expertise including userinterface design, web and Flashapplication development, e-learning,virtual and augmented realityand 3D animation. We also haveconsiderable experience of bothMA and PhD research supervisionalong with significant researchand development expertise. Forexample we work with a number ofcompanies through the KnowledgeTransfer Partnership (KTP) schemeon improving their web presence.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesiveness and avibrant multidisciplinary graduatecommunity. Facilities also include adedicated lab of Windows PCs andApple Macs with Adobe Photoshop,Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver,Premier, After Effects and 3Danimation software MAYA.Graduate careersGraduates can go on to employmentas web or digital media designersor set up their own business asfreelancers. Recently two MAMultimedia Design students wonuniversity enterprise awards enablingthem to set up their new businessin the university’s Innovation Centre.Alternatively, students can go on topursue further research in the formof an MPhil or PhD qualificationwithin their specialist fieldof practice.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES83

Photographic History and PrACticeMA/PG DipART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Portland Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should normally have theequivalent of a 2:2 or aboveUK Bachelor’s Honours degreein a related subjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisA reading knowledge of oneEuropean language other thanEnglish is recommendedEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseExplore photographic historythrough primary source materials,including photographs, technicalapparatus, ephemera andmanuscripts, under the guidanceof scholars, practitioners andmuseum professionals.This course is for those from avariety of disciplines includingconservation students, archivists,historians of science and fromvarious fields of visual studies,for instance visual anthropology,photography or art history.Our programme offers:Outstanding industry linksUnique emphasis on material,social and cultural historyof photographyInnovative teaching in archivesand museum collectionsEmphasis on writing anddigital scholarshipExcellent research libraryInternationally activeresearch staffOpportunities forindustry internshipsSmall class sizes andindividual attentionCourse modulesYou will study two core modules inthe following areas:History of Photography,Images and PracticeTheory and PhotographyAnd four specialist modules in thefollowing areas:Photography Resourcesin a Digital AgePhotographic EthnographiesPhotography and IndustryResearch MethodsThroughout the course you will beintroduced to photographic historyfrom the 19th to the 21st century,while being taught how to engagecritically with images, manuscripts,equipment, history and digital texts,both old and new. You willbe introduced to studies ofinstrument history, history of ideasand digitising as they relate tophotographic development.While developing skills in criticaltheory and visual analysis coveringthe traditional history of images, youwill also learn a more material andcultural history approach to images.In both the first and second term, youwill take various specialist modulesto deepen your understanding ofparticular areas of study. Thesewill be augmented by day longworkshops often in conjunction withspecialist partners.You will be required to study appliedresearch methods, which will includeobject handling skills, processidentification, digital scholarship, andwriting and study skills. MA studentswill also be required to submit athesis at the end of the third term.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld84Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentThe course is studied on a full-timeand part-time weekly basis, deliveredover three or six terms through acombination of workshops, lectures,tutorials, seminars and practicalsessions. Assessments will be bothwritten and oral. If you are followingthe full MA route you will thenproceed with thesis writing in thethird or sixth term.ExpertiseDe Montfort University has aninternational reputation in the historyof photography in practice, researchand teaching. The current courseteam includes Professor ElizabethEdwards, Dr Kelley Wilder, Dr KrisJuncker and Professor StephenBrown. The course also draws on awide range of industry specialists,providing extended opportunities tostudy with a variety of practitioners.We have one of the bestphotographic research librariesin the UK, including many of themajor journals of the 19th and20th centuries in English, Frenchand German. We have a full wetdarkroom, scanning and digitalphotography resources and aresituated close to the three largestcollections of photographs in theUK, the British Library, BirminghamCity Library and the NationalMedia Museum.Graduate careersThe MA in Photographic Historyand Practice will extend andenhance your professionaldevelopment, through an emphasison both theoretical and practicalskills aligned with archive work andhistory writing. You will be exposedto a variety of disciplines, includingmuseum studies, conservation,visual anthropology, history of art,history of science, and the widercultural and creative industries.Our graduates have gone on todoctoral programmes in the UKand USA, and work at a variety ofinstitutions including the Universityof Staffordshire, Nord TromsMuseum in Norway and the WilsonCentre for Photography Studiesin London.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESImage credit: Karl Blossfeldt85

PhotographyMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocatION:Portland Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein Photography or a relatedsubjectYou will need to submit aportfolio of photographic workIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThe core activity of the MA inPhotography is centred on creativephotographic image-making throughtraditional, experimental or electronicmeans, designed to extend andenhance individual practice.Building towards the completion of amajor portfolio of photographic work,through a series of self-initiatedpractical assignments, the coursealso develops skills in criticism andanalysis, encouraging a criticaland contextual understandingof contemporary photographicimage-making through writtencommentaries, which support thepractical work.The course provides a supportive andstimulating environment for:Extending and developingvisual awarenessPromoting independent thinking,conceptual and creative originalityDeveloping research skills andintellectual understandingCourse modulesFull-time pathwayTerm one:Research Methods is designedto enhance your knowledge andunderstanding of the nature andscope of researchChoose one of the followingmodules:Photographic Context andAnalysis is designed to introduceyou to a rigorous and structuredapproach to writing criticallyabout your own practiceBusiness Planning for theCreative Entrepreneur developsthe key business planning andentrepreneurial skills requiredfor the creative practitionerto compete effectively in thecreative industriesPractical Perspectives isdesigned to challenge yourexisting knowledge andexperience of photographicimage-making, this practicalmodule concentrates on the waysin which meaning can be shapedand communicated throughphotography.Term two:Negotiated PhotographicAssignment is a photographicproduction-centred module thatprovides you with the opportunityto continue to develop your ownpractice within an environmentof critical debate, and extendphotographic imaging skills,independent judgement, visualsensibility, aesthetic and technicalself-sufficiencyProfessional Practice isdesigned to provide you withthe opportunity to develop keyprofessional written and oralskills, with particular emphasison the way your work and ideascan be developed and promotedthrough a range of opportunitieswithin the creative industriesTerm three:Major ProjectOn successful completion of thismodule you will demonstrateinitiative, personal responsibility,complex decision-making,planning and implementation,which are essential skills foremployment and for continuingprofessional or personaldevelopmentSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld86Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Part-time pathwayFirst year (module details as above)Term one:Research MethodsPractical Perspectives Part 1Term two:Practical Perspectives Part 2Photographic Contextand AnalysisOr Business Planning for theCreative EntrepreneurTerm three:Professional PracticeSecond yearTerm one:Negotiated PhotographicAssignmentTerm two:Major Project Part 1- interimformative assessment vivaTerm three:Major Project Part 2Teaching and asseSSMentThe teaching and assessmentstrategies reflect the philosophy ofthe course and engage the activeparticipation of a professional,qualified, and experienced group ofadult learners. They are thereforedesigned to meet the needs andmake commensurate demandson a committed group ofmature individuals.As the course attracts studentsfrom a range of academic andprofessional backgrounds andexperiences, part of the teachingand learning strategy seeks to usethis diversity to enrich the learningexperience, facilitate collaborationand maximise the potential for peerlearning at an advanced level.Full-time students will attend taughtsessions twice a week in the firstterm, less frequent contact sessionsin the second term and occasionalcontact sessions in the third term.Part-time students will attend taughtsessions once a week on a Tuesdayin the first year and then everyalternate Wednesday afternoon inthe second year. All sessions beginat 1.30pm until 6.30pm.Timetabled sessions are comprisedof lectures and visiting speakers,seminars, critiques, workshopsand tutorials.The Photography MA is based inwell-equipped accommodationwith excellent technical supportand includes photographic andvideo studios and equipment hire,traditional darkrooms, computersuites with flat bed and filmscanners, and large formatinkjet printing.ExpertiseThe course team is made up ofexperienced practitioners andresearchers, who draw on theirextensive professional skill andexpertise in education, exhibitingand publishing.Visiting lectures by internationallyacknowledged photographers,artists, curators, publishers andcritics provide valuable insights intoaspects of professional practice.Graduate careersMA Photography enables you todevelop a significant body of workthat can be exploited in a range ofexternal contexts. Our graduateshave an exceptionally strong recordof achievement including exhibitionsat leading national and internationalvenues, publications, commissions,residencies and PhD research.The course content hones skills incriticism and analysis, which areinvaluable in professions such aspublishing, broadcasting, journalism,public relations and related areas.Those interested in pursuingfurther study for a research degreeat either MPhil or PhD level willbenefit from the expertise offeredby the universities PhotographicStudies and Creative ImagingResearch Group, who teach onthe programme.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESThe course challenged me to experiment with areasof photography not previously attempted and in sodoing opened up a new direction for me. Combiningresearch with practical work I was able to stimulatea response and awareness through photographythat I would not have considered before the courseMandy Barkerrecent graduate87

Product DesignMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Fletcher Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree inProduct Design or a relatedsubjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on an individualbasis. Evidence of design workin a digital/portfolio of work isalso requiredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThrough a programme of advancedscholarship, you will gain newinsights in the field of productdesign theory and practice. Thecurriculum is focused on developingan enhanced understanding ofadvanced design practice, designand research methodologies plusknowledge of business, marketing,entrepreneurship and sustainability.Supported by expert academics anddesign practitioners, you will broadenand deepen your understanding ofdesign through elective and coremodule choices creating a personaland distinct programme of study thatis focused on your individual interestsand ambitions. These studiesculminate in the final term where youundertake a comprehensive projectwithin your own specialised area ofproduct design.A creative and practicebased courseStrategic business andentrepreneurial focusMultidisciplinary internationalgraduate communityPathway to PhD level studyCourse modulesTerm one:Research Methodology enablesyou to develop a range ofconceptual and practical researchskills, such as questionnairedesign and interview techniques,as well as undertaking theliterature review for your majorproject. As a key part of thismodule, you will formulate a majorproject proposal which specifiesaims, objectives, researchmethods and expected outcomesStrategic Design forCompetitive Advantage withinthe framework of sustainability,you will examine the processes,aesthetic, function, andtechnology of design in thispractical module. Through theanalysis of globally recognisedproducts from a resource efficientperspective, you will review thecommunication of aesthetics,images, styles and formsCreative Design Studio providesan introduction to the natureof the design process as wellas the opportunity to work onlive design briefs as part of amultidisciplinary team. Projectmanagement, design methodtheories, concept development,prototyping techniques, designtesting, user-centred/inclusivedesign, ethical and environmentaldesign issues, and advances intechnology are coveredSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld88Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Term two:Action Research Laboratoryenables you to develop yourmajor project design workand explore creative andinnovative design and researchmethods. You will produce aspecification report (basedon primary research) and aportfolio of investigative designdevelopment work that shows anindividual creative responseOptional modules:Design as a StrategicBusiness Tool is a driver forthe strategic management anddevelopment of high technologyand creative businesses and thismodule considers its application.You will examine the use ofdesign and design thinking astools to influence organisationalchange and management inbusiness. You will also explorethe role of design in innovatingnew products, services andbusiness methodologiesSustainable Design coverssustainability as a core aspect ofdesign thinking and as a driverof innovation, within corporatestrategy and as a managementpractice. You will examine theenvironmental impact of allstages of the product life cyclewhile developing a sustainabledesign strategy for yourmajor projectService Design providesvaluable insights in the role ofdesign in the rapidly growingarea of service industries.Responding to ethical, political,social and ecological concernsrequire approaches that centreon design and the designer’skey role in sustainability issues.As an outcome of this process,you will develop a servicedesign toolkit for the intendedservice usersTerm three:Product Design Major Projectprovides a vehicle for designersto develop, through to prototypestage, a fully resolved designsolution. You will be expectedto engage within the full designprocess applying methodologiesfrom modules in the first twoterms. Your project is likely toaddress key challenges that oursocieties face, whilst allow youto demonstrate your design ‘skillset’ and individual approachTeaching and asseSSMentFull-time study entails acommitment of about 40 hoursper week over 48 weeks of theyear, and the part-time route acorresponding proportion of time.Modules in the first two termsare taught through seminars,lectures, team-working and designworkshops, with modules in the lastterm being supported by tutorialguidance. You will undertakeindependent research, analysis,design development and writingup of your projects, supported byindividual tutorials.ExpertiseAcademic staff teaching onthe course have a wide varietyof expertise and knowledge inmany different areas, includingdesign management, innovationmanagement, creativitymanagement, enterprise, technologytransfer, multimedia design, webdesign, new product development,design history, retail design andresource efficient design.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesiveness and avibrant multidisciplinary graduatecommunity. IT facilities include Mac,PC, CAD, graphics and multimedialabs, with software for drawing,multimedia, painting/DTP, 3Dmodelling, animation and video.Superb workshops offer facilities forthe manipulation of soft materialsfor model-making as well as wood,metal and plastics for prototyping.Access to a specialist new productdevelopment centre has recentlybeen made available.Graduate careersA wide range of options areavailable, with graduates typicallygoing on to careers as designconsultants, in-house designers,and freelance designers, workingfor well-known companies such asDyson, Audi, Hotpoint, Swatch andAdidas. Others work in exhibitiondesign, point of sale, modelmaking, the media, marketing anddesign management, teaching andpostgraduate research.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES89

Public rELAtionsMA (CIPR recognised)ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree ina related subject and be able todemonstrate a commitment toa career in public relationsYou must have excellentspoken and written Englishlanguage skills as a highstandard of English is expectedin all assignmentsWe welcome applicationsfrom both recent graduatesand those who are looking tochange career, and all nonstandardapplications willbe consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgYou can also follow us on Twitter@PRMastersDMUAbout the courseThe Public Relations MA has beencreated especially for students andyoung professionals who want togain the professional and analyticalskills, knowledge and insightessential for a successful career.Taught by experienced publicrelations professionals andacademics, and with an excitingguest lecture programme, theMA will help students secure acomprehensive knowledge ofpublic relations theory and practicealongside an awareness of theglobal issues in this developingfield. Students will also makevaluable industry contacts and buildtheir personal online presence; allessential for ambitious graduateswho want to secure a covetedposition in one of the 21st century’smost dynamic industries.Successful public relationspractitioners have excellentcommunication skills, media literacy,the ability to deal with people insenior positions, are well organised,and thrive under pressure. Thiscourse helps you develop yourtalents in these areas throughassignments drawn from real-lifepublic relations situations.As part of the course you willcomplete a month’s work placementin a public relations department oragency at the start of the springterm, allowing you to develop yourskills and gain valuable industrycontacts. The course is recognisedby the Chartered Institute of PublicRelations (cipr.co.uk); the UK’sleading public relations industryprofessional body; and the Universityis partnered with the Public RelationsConsultants Association(prca.org.uk), giving you access toonline training, industry knowledgeand more. De Montfort Universityis also a member of the EuropeanPublic Relations Research andEducation Association(euprera.org.uk).Course modulesUnderpinning all teaching is astrong theoretical core, whichenables you to build a deepercritical understanding of publicrelations and its impact on society.The course aims not just to equipyou with industry-specific publicrelations skills but also encouragesyou to think about the broadercontext in which public relations ispractised, looking at areas such asglobalisation, the impactof technological change andbusiness ethics.You will take modules in publicrelations theory, public relationspractice, business planning, andpublic relations strategy beforeundertaking a dissertation in yourthird and final term, an independentresearch project on a topic of yourchoice. You will also carry out awork placement in the secondterm, consolidating your skills andknowledge and increasingyour employability.Teaching and asseSSMentYou are taught through lectures,seminars, workshops and selfdirectedstudy (for instance, readingand researching in the universitylibrary and online). Work is assessedby essays, exams, projects, portfoliosand presentations. The PublicRelations MA makes frequent use ofreal life case studies and examplesfrom across the world to give you a‘real world’ insight into the practice ofpublic relations.There is also a lively guest lectureprogramme and in the past yearDe Montfort University has hostedspeakers from leading publicrelations consultancies, the BritishArmy, national charities and local andnational government.Suitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld90Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:RECOGNISEDCOURSEExpertiseThe MA is led by Liz Bridgen MCIPR,a highly experienced PR practitionerwith 17 years’ experience in publicrelations gained in both the UKand abroad and who worked withcompanies including Royal Mail, Visaand Bosch before embarking on anacademic career.The teaching team includes:Dr Scott Davidson MCIPR is aleading charity campaigner withmore than ten years’ domesticand European experience incommunications gained in the localgovernment, health and voluntarysectors, as well as from thespecialised and high profile world ofpolitical communications.Ros Masterson had a successfulcareer with IBM before settingup and managing the marketingdepartment of an IT consultancy.She also ran her own consulting andcopywriting business for more thanten years. She is the co-author ofMarketing: An IntroductIion: SecondEdition (2010) Sage Publications.The course also includescontributions from lecturers in otherdisciplines – such as journalism,new media, English language andbusiness – and there is an activeguest lecturer programme, wheresenior public relations practitionersimpart their specialist knowledge.Graduate careersWith exciting career prospects andhigh earning potential, employersin the public relations industry areincreasingly expecting applicantsto have professional qualifications.Upon completing this course, youwill be able to differentiate yourselfand should progress more quickly tosenior roles.Public Relations is a truly globalcareer, and skills learnt on thiscourse are transferable to manycommunications-related disciplines.This means that graduates canoften work in different countriesas part of their career and in avariety of disciplines – includinginternal communications, eventmanagement, lobbying, sponsorshipand fundraising.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES91

Sports History and CultureMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Online/distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:1 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degree in arelated subject such as historyor sociologyWe encourage and welcomeapplications from those witha wide range of backgroundsand perspectives, and allnon-standard applicationswill be consideredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgAbout the courseThis internationally recognised MAwill give you a firm historical, culturaland economic understanding of allaspects of modern sport from itstraditional forms to the present day.Over the past ten years, dozensof students have graduated fromthe course, enhancing their skills,publishing their work and developingcareer prospects.Why is sport so important in today’sworld? How can sport help usunderstand society and differentcultures? What kinds of sources areavailable to the historian of sportand how can they be used? Whatrole has sport played in the past –and what role is it likely to play inthe future? These are the kinds ofquestions you will analyse inthis course.Run by the International Centre forSports History and Culture (ICSHC)– the world’s leading centre for thestudy of the history of sport – thisMA offers you a flexible, interactiveway to develop your knowledge andunderstanding of sport and history.It may be taken as an e-baseddistance learning course, however,you will be invited to attend seminarsand conferences organised by theICSHC and affiliates, should you beable to attend.Staffed by some of the leadingacademics in the field, the ICSHCworks closely with world bodiessuch as FIFA, the ProfessionalGolfers’ Association, the RugbyFootball League and many othersuch organisations. Our academicteam’s combination of expertiseand experience will provide youwith a challenging and rewardingintellectual experience leading to avaluable qualification.Course modulesThe course comprises of fourtaught modules, plus a 15,000 worddissertation on a subject chosenin consultation with your tutor. Themodules are delivered by expertsin the field, and each one has theflexibility to incorporate your ownspecial interests into your study plan.The modules are:Social and Cultural Themesof SportSport, Politics and PolicyResearching Sport HistoryChoose one from the following:Sport, Writing and HistoryThe History of FootballThe History of RugbyYou can also follow us on Twitter@ICSHCStudying the MA in Sports History and Culture atDMU has been the perfect stepping stone in termsof widening my knowledge base, fast-forwardingmy career development, and has provided a muchneeded boost to my moraleJudd Doughtyrecent graduateSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld92Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentThe distance learning routemeans that you will access studymaterials designed to support yourcoursework, in your own time andat your own pace using Blackboard(DMU’s web-based, virtual learningenvironment), and other onlinereading resources. There is aweekly lecture and/or activity,plus suggested additional readingspecific to that module but alsohelpful to the course as a whole.You will have a personal tutor andalso deal with module leaders foreach section of the course so thatyou have the input from a rangeof staff as your work develops.While we set assignment titles, forexample, you are also encouragedto suggest your own proposalsin preparation for writing thedissertation. You may choose to doone longer assignment for one ofthe modules rather than two shorterpieces as a way of sustaining a topicof particular interest. You will havecontact with your personal tutoreach week by email, phone or viaBlackboard and there will be emailprovision for chat rooms in which youcan discuss aspects of the coursewith your fellow students.In terms of the PC hardwareand software, all you need is aconnection to the internet (to sendand receive email) and a wordprocessor capable of reading andwriting Rich Text Format documentssuch as Microsoft Word, Appleworksor Star Office. If you have anytechnical questions, pleasecontact us.ExpertiseOur staff are among the leadingnames in the field of sport history.Each one is personally involved inthe teaching and supervision ofMA students, and can easily becontacted directly duringyour studies.Our team, and some of theirpublications, include:Professor Jeff Hill: Sport, Leisureand Culture in Twentieth CenturyBritain, Sport and Identity in theNorth of EnglandProfessor Tony Mason:Association Football and EnglishSociety 1863–1915; Sport inBritain, 100 Years of Football: TheFIFA Centennial BookProfessor Richard Holt: Sportand Society in Modern France;Sport and the British, and Sport inBritain Since 1945Dr Neil Carter: The FootballManager: A History; WellcomeTrust Research Fellow in thehistory of sports medicineDr Dil Porter: Amateurism inBritish Sport: it matters not whowon or lost? (Routledge, 2007)Stephen Wagg: Amateurismand Professionalism in Post-WarBritish Sport (Frank Cass, 2000)– co-editor Adrian SmithDr Jean Williams: A Gamefor Rough Girls? A Historyof Women’s Football inEngland; A Beautiful Game:International Perspectives onWomen’s FootballGraduate careersMany of our students have usedtheir studies to develop careersin sports writing, development,management, the media andteaching. Others have gone on toundertake PhD research and pursueacademic careers. A number haveused their studies to publish work.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESProfessor Matthew Taylor:The Leaguers: The Makingof Professional Football inEngland, 1900–1939; coauthor(with Pierre Lanfranchi)of Moving With the Ball: TheMigration of ProfessionalFootballers; The AssociationGameProfessor Tony Collins: A SocialHistory of English Rugby Unionand Rugby League in TwentiethCentury Britain.93

Television ScriptwritingMAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:Two years part-timeLocation:Clephan Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:Although we favour students witha good academic record (2:1Honours degree is ideal), themain criteria for admission to thecourse is writing talentYou are required to submitexamples of your scriptwritingwith your application form and toshow evidence of an informedinterest in television dramaand/or comedy. The exampleshould be one complete scriptor a 30 page extract of a script.This can be in any genre andcan be written either for film ortelevision. The script should beaccompanied by a half pagesynopsis and will be judged on:TUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgFollow the scripting team on:facebook.com/televisionscriptwritingor on Twitter: @tvscriptwritingAbout the courseThis long-established courseconcentrates on the craft of televisionscriptwriting and prepares youfor the competitive world ofprofessional writing.It offers direct links and networkingopportunities within the industry byintroducing you to professional writers,script editors, agents and producersthrough a regular programme of guestlectures, workshops, location visits andone to one mentoring.Working to deadlines, you willundertake a series of assignmentsand produce individual signaturescripts developed from original ideas,giving you a distinct calling card to theindustry. By writing ‘shadow’ scripts ofexisting television shows you learn thediscipline of writing to a brief.Guest writers have included AndyHamilton (Outnumbered, Drop theDead Donkey), Tony Marchant (Markof Cain), Sarah Bagshaw (Emmerdale),Tony Jordan (Hustle), MatthewGraham (Life on Mars), Julian Jones(Merlin), Phil Ford (Dr Who and SarahJane Adventures), and Barbara Machin(Waking the Dead).Originality of ideas and approachUnderstanding ofdramatic constructionPlausibility of charactersand dialogueCourse modulesThis is a part-time course divided intofour 12-week terms over two years.It is taught one day a week (usuallyon a Thursday), in a seminar group ofaround 15 students.In the first year you develop and scriptyour own original television series andwrite ‘shadow’ episodes of existingtelevision drama. Workshops are ledby the course tutor and guest writerswho encourage you to produceconcept documents, synopses,outlines, scene-by-scenes andsecond draft scripts.In the second year you are dividedinto groups to undertake team writing,having chosen a subject from the manyTV genres. There are workshops oncommercial series analysis, screenplaystructure, genre television, pitching andsubmission strategies.You will also need to submit:A 200 word proposal for a newsoap or drama series or sitcomaccompanied by the first fivepages of a sample scriptA 200 word critical reviewcomparing two soap operas or areview of a long-running dramaseries or a recent sitcom episodedemonstrating your knowledgeand critical awareness of populartelevision dramaA cv giving details of your careerhistory to dateSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld94 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

You will take the following modules:Learning ScriptwritingTechniquesWriting for Existing TV Seriesand SerialsTeam Writing an Original TVSeries/SerialWriting Situation Comedy andComedy DramaWriting for Other TelevisionGenres and MarketsFinal Script ProjectTeaching and asseSSMentLectures, workshops and tutorialsare led by the course tutors andvisiting professionals. A visit to aBBC drama studio offers you a‘behind the scenes’ perspectiveof television drama production.Industry-based script editors delivera full and professional script reporton your first year scripts.A visiting group of actors undertakea workshop reading from scripts soyou can hear your dialogue spokenand interact with the actors to defineand improve your writing skills.You are required to write scriptreports and a 5,000 word essay.However, you will be mainlyassessed on the quality of yourscripts, one or more of which you willbe required to write for each module,and you are encouraged to circulateyour work within the industry and thecontacts forged by the course.ExpertiseJim Hill (course tutor) is afreelance writer/producer/director. He is best known asthe co-creator of the televisionseries Boon. He has worked onpopular shows including Minder,The Bill, Lovejoy, Casualty, andPie in the Sky as well as directinga six part series about Subbuteotabletop football for BBCScotland. He has been employedas a producer/director for LWTon reality crime shows Coppersand Crime Monthly and hasworked extensively in Europe forFremantle Worldwide Drama as astory consultant on a daily serialdrama. Jim wrote the Directors’Handbook for Lego’s StephenSpielberg Movie Maker Set. Hehas been working for McCannErickson and their client TheCarbon Trust directing a series ofcase studies about the businesscommunity and the effect ofclimate change. He has beenan adviser to Interaktív-Fiction(Hungary), which produces theprime-time soap opera JobanRosszban for the commercialchannel TV2.Christopher Walker (courseleader) is former head of thescript unit of Central TV wherehe produced all seven series ofthe successful situation comedyThe Upper Hand. He wascreative executive for ColumbiaTriStar Central Productions andsubsequently developed comedyprojects for Carlton Televisionand the BBC. He is also tutor forthe undergraduate module onscriptwriting on the Media andCommunication BA (Hons) atDMU. With literary agent, JulianFriedmann, he has recentlywritten The Insider’s Guide toWriting for Television.Graduate careersThis course provides a positiveplatform if you wish to launchyourself into a scriptwriting careerby instilling technique, encouragingcreativity and bringing you intocontact with industry professionals.You will have a greater knowledgeand understanding of popular dramawriting; its economic restrictions,and storytelling demands. You willbe introduced to the realities ofthe industry and the opportunitiesavailable to you.The course’s growing reputationwithin the industry is reflected in thewillingness of visiting professionalsto read your work and, in somecases, forward it to active producersand script editors. Literary agentshave attended as guest tutors, readstudents’ scripts and given feedback.Previous students from the MA havegone on to/been commissionedto write for EastEnders, Doctors,Shameless, New Tricks, Heartbeat,Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESFor your final script you will beassigned a mentor drawn from theindustry. Recent mentors includeJimmy McGovern (The Street,Cracker), Tony Marchant (Mark ofCain), Jed Mercurio (Bodies), KayMellor (Band of Gold) and BarbaraMachin (Waking the Dead).95

TextiLE DesignMA/PG Dip/PG CertART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein Textile Design or a relatedsubjectIf you have other professionalqualifications and industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basis. Evidenceof design work in a digital/portfolio of work isalso requiredEnglish language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyAbout the courseThis course provides a stimulatingenvironment for the professional andindividual development of highlymotivated,dedicated and innovativegraduates from Textile Designdisciplines, such as mixed mediatextiles, constructed textiles,printed textiles, surface andaccessory design.It provides a vibrant educationalexperience which builds on a uniqueapproach to Textile Design andproposal of study. The promotion ofcritical and contextual understandingof your practice, business acumenand entrepreneurship within theindustry of textiles is part of thephilosophy of the course;‘To design and create textiles for bodyor space which employ innovativeand traditional skills underpinned by ahigh level of craftsmanship motivatedby entrepreneurial drive’.The staff team who are all activedesigners and researchers ensurecurrent knowledge and industryawareness, complemented bya rolling programme of visitinglecturers who are leadingpractitioners in the field. Individualmembers of team have exhibitedand presented research recently inEurope, India and Australia and atlarge regional centres in the UK.You should consider the MA in TextileDesign if you wish to:Develop a professional bodyof work and expertise incontemporary practice in TextileDesign to offer to the textileindustries, bespoke, couture craftor commercial skillsExperience a high level ofspecialist teaching in mixedmedia textiles, constructedtextiles, printed textiles, surfaceand accessory designEngage in using an individualstudio space in a lively andstimulating environment whereMA and PhD students workalongside each otherStudy textiles in Leicester, a citywith long history, which has beena specialist subject in an artschool environment for more than60 years, building on the heritageestablished by the first School ofArt in 1897The course also offers theflexibility to exit with a PG Certat the end of term one, and a PGDip at the end of term twocontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorld96Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Course modulesTerm one:The module ResearchMethodologies introduces researchtheory and practices; this willenable you to develop systematictechniques that will be required forformulating creative design solutionsto complex problems.Textile Design Innovation representsthe technical innovation stage of theMA in Textile Design. The moduleis an opportunity to demonstratethat you have explored technicalprocesses and/or a combination oftechnical process at an advancedlevel.Term two:You will experience alecture-based business planningmodule Business Planning for theCreative Entrepreneur with practicaldirection to preparing for setting upa business.You will also take practical moduleManaging Business Web Presence,in which you will prepare portfolios,blog and website presence,visual presentations and creativemarketing. This supports you in theplanning of an individual enterprisebased on your innovative designidea through study via a specialisedmodule in the business, creativeand technical aspects of developinga website.Contemporary Design Practiceenables you to develop key textiledesign principles as well as usingintuitive design processes to explorecross-disciplinary approaches. Theseapproaches will be relevant to thecurrent market as well as niche andbespoke aesthetics.Term three:Major Project: Design/PracticeOutcome will enable you todevelop a body of in-depth worksuitable for external viewing fora chosen market. This gives youthe opportunity to fully developaesthetic and technical skills into awell rounded collection and writtensubmission demonstrating complextheories and issues, comprehensionunderstanding of a relevant subjectmatter as well as originality andproblem solving.Teaching and asseSSMentFull-time study entails a commitmentof approximately 37 hours per weekover 48 weeks of the year, and thepart-time route a correspondingproportion of time.Taught modules, specialist creativeprojects, and an individuallynegotiated final major project resultin the design and production ofinnovative collections of textiles and/or hard or soft material accessoriesfor body and space.The course is based in excellentand well-equipped accommodation.Group work and tutorials takeplace within a dedicated centre,enabling you to benefit fromstrong group cohesiveness and avibrant multidisciplinary graduatecommunity. There is access toa wide range of workshops andequipment, to support all areas oftextile design.ExpertiseThe academic staff team andspecialist technicians have awide variety of expertise andknowledge in textile design andfashion accessory design. Staff arepractising designers and researcherscovering textiles for body orspace, printed textiles, weave, knit,embroidery and embellishment forcouture, and hard materials fashionartefact with a specific interest inleather. They have current and longstanding knowledge of the textilesindustry often working freelance oras designer makers with a nationaland international profile.Graduate careersThe prospects from the TextileDesign MA include freelance orin house studio textile designer,accessories designer (freelanceor in house), retail or cloth buyer,manager/owner of own business,textiles writer/ stylist, textile agentor studio director, textile innovator,textile technician and educator.Opportunities are also available infurther research study at PhD level.ART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES97

Visual Journalism andDocumentary Photography MAART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIESKEY inforMationDURATION:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Portland Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should have the equivalentof a 2:2 or above UKBachelor’s Honours degreein Photography or a relatedsubjectIf you have other professionalqualifications or extensiveindustry or professionalexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisAbout the courseThe new MA in Visual Journalismand Documentary Photography aimsto equip you with the skills to delivernews and media content across avariety of platforms, from traditionalprint to multimedia presentations. Ifyou feel you want to develop yourskills as a visual storyteller to exploreissues and tell a story, find your voice,refine your journalistic practice andyour ethical approach, reflect on yourown practice, develop new careerpathways, or use new technology tocommunicate ideas and concepts –this course is for you.Course modulesTerm one:Research MethodsThe Picture StoryMultimedia JournalismMedia Law and EthicsThere will be assessments at theend of each term and a pass gradefor each module must be achievedto proceed through the course. Tosuccessfully gain an MA you mustproduce three portfolios of imagesor multimedia presentations, twoanalytical essays of 2000-3000words, two seminars, one report of1500 words and one written criticalcommentary of 5000-7000 words.The culmination of the MA is theMajor Project, which has thelargest weighting.You will benefit from excellentcomputer facilities (by priorarrangement), and an everexpandingarchive collection ofvideo-recorded guest lectures.These include photographers andpublishers such as Simon Norfolk,David Hurn, Clive Landen, DewiLewis, Martin Parr, Mark Power, PaulSeawright, Patrick Sutherland, JemSoutham, Daniel Meadows andmany more.English language requirements:IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHOW to APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplycontact detaiLS:T: +44 (0)116 257 7555E: adh@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/adhpgSuitable for aPPLicants from:EUWorldTerm two:Negotiated PhotographicAssignment (Portfolio)Negotiated PhotographicAssignment (Report)Professional Practice (Portfolio)Professional Practice(Critical Commentary)Term three:Major Project (Final Phase)Teaching and asseSSMentFull-time students attend taughtsessions twice a week in the firstterm, less frequent taught andcontact sessions in the second termand occasional contact sessions inthe summer term.On our part-time pathway, you willattend weekly taught sessions inthe first year and less frequentsessions in the second year. Theserun consecutively in the afternoonand early evening. They normallytake place on the same days eachweek and consist of interactivelectures, seminars, critiques, tutorials,independent research, and talksby visiting photographers, editors,publishers and critics.ExpertiseThe course team comprisesexperienced practitioners andresearchers, who draw on theirextensive professional skill andexpertise in the industry. Visitinglectures by photographers, editors,publishers and critics providevaluable insights into aspects ofprofessional practice.Graduate careersGraduates from our otherPhotographic MAs have successfullyentered careers in photojournalism,editorial portraiture and teaching.The course content also hones skillsin analysis and criticism that areinvaluable in professions such aspublishing, broadcasting, journalism,public relations and related areas.Those interested in pursuing PhDresearch benefit from the demandsplaced on them by the taught andself-managed components ofthe course.98Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

I HAVE GAINED ADIFFERENTPERSPECTIVEON MY CREATIVITYLeila HoustonMA Fine ArtART, DESIGN AND HUMANITIES99

usiness and lawThe prestigeof my MBA willlead to goodemploymentopportunitiesin my home countryPhuong NguyenMaster of Business Administration(Finance)100DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

ALP – STUDENT TUITIONGOLD 1/4/2012 – 31/3/2013videosWatch videos showing our greatBusiness and Law facilitiesbusinessand lawBusiness and Law is home to both Leicester BusinessSchool and Leicester De Montfort Law School. We lead theway in delivering high quality business and law education,supported by professional expertise.We are based in the £35 million Hugh Aston Building,which provides a state-of-the-art home to a facultycomprising more than 6,000 students and more than250 staff. It also includes a dedicated postgraduate andprofessional suite with boardroom-style class areas andbreak-out rooms.Learning and teaching is informed by a thrivingresearch community spread across the two schools,with many staff recognised as international leadersin their fieldsWe are committed to career-oriented teachingand learning. This ensures that our coursesmaintain the contemporary edge demandedby ambitious professionalsA truly international faculty with more than 60nationalities represented within the student bodyDedicated facilities for our postgraduate and professionalstudents include brand new lecture theatres, seminarrooms, break-out spaces for workshops and groupwork and modern computer labsTake advantage of an integrated law library, mockcourt room and a client interviewing areaA member of the Associationof Business Schools (abs)An Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(acca) Approved Learning Partner, Gold Status,a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants(cima) Learning Quality Partner, and accredited bythe Institute of Chartered Accountants in Englandand Wales (icaew) and Certified PracticingAccountant (CPA Australia)A Chartered Insurance Institute (cii) AccreditedLearning PartnerA Chartered Institute of Marketing (cim) AccreditedStudy Centre and Institute of Direct Marketing (idm)Key Educational PartnerChartered Institute of Housing (cih)accredited housing qualificationsAccredited by the Chartered Instituteof Personnel and Development (ciPD)Accredited by the Chartered Institute ofPublic Finance and Accountancy (ciPFA)dmu.ac.uk/bal101

usiness and lawbusiness and lawBusinessAccounting and Finance msc 105Advertising and Public Relations Management msc 106Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 108accaBanking and Finance msc 109Business Studies BA (Hons) 110Chartered Institute of Management Accountants cima 111Cim Professional Diploma in Marketing 112Finance and Investment msc 114Forensic Accounting msc 115Housing and Sustainable Communities 116Professional DiplomaHousing, Communities and Regeneration 118Foundation DegreeHousing Studies bsc/BSc (Hons) 119Housing Studies msc 120Housing Studies 60 Credit ucPD, Level 6 121International Business and Corporate 122Social Responsibility mscInternational Business and Entrepreneurship msc 123International Business and Finance msc 124International Business and Human 125Resource Management mscInternational Business and Management msc 126International Business Graduate Certificate 127(Pre-Master’s)Islamic Banking and Finance msc 128Management of Human Resources MA/PG Dip 129Management Studies (cms/dms) Certificate/Diploma 130Management of Human Resources 131MA/PG Dip (part-time)Marketing Management msc 132Master of Business Administration mba 134102DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

Master of Business Administration 135Executive mba (part-time)Master of Business Administration (Finance) 136MBA (Finance)Project Management msc 137Public Finance msc 138Risk Management msc 139Strategic Marketing msc 140Sustainable Communities 142Foundation Degreebusiness and lawlawBusiness Law/Law llm 144Business Law llm (distance learning) 146Employment Law and Practice llm (distance learning) 147Environmental Law and Practice LLM (distance learning) 148Food Law llm (distance learning) 149International Business Law 150llm (distance learning)International Human Rights Law LLM (distance learning) 151Law Graduate Diploma gdl/CPE (full-time) 152Law Graduate Diploma gdl/CPE (part-time) 153Legal Practice Course LPC (full-time) 154Legal Practice Course LPC (part-time) 155Legal Practice llm (distance learning) 156Medical Law and Ethics llm (distance learning) 157Sports Law and Practice llm (distance learning) 158Other subjects related to Business include:Intercultural Business Communication 198MSc/PG Dip/PG Certdmu.ac.uk/bal103

usiness and lawRESEARCHthat mattersJustifiably proud of its strength in combining academicexcellence with practical application, Business and Lawearned its international reputation for its dynamic researchacross a wide range of fields. Many of our departmentsearned prestigious scores during the last ResearchAssessment Exercise (rae).Leading Research with a social conscienceLeicester Business SchoolThe Business School has a strong and active body ofbusiness and management researchers. Our reputationfor producing research of international standing isespecially focused key areas within Leicester BusinessSchool including local governance, health policy,comparative housing, human resource management,organisational behaviour, small ethnic-minority businessand entrepreneurship.I hadn’t quite anticipated the strength ofsupport I would receive from my supervisoryteam; or the positive interest and responsemy research endeavours have generatedamongst my fellow researchers here at dmu.It was an eye-opener to discover how diversethe current research interests are here, andit has been refreshing to connect with otherresearchers from other faculties and subjectsEmma RonaldPart-time PhD studentLeicester De Montfort Law SchoolThe Law School has strong research expertise in medicallaw, criminal justice, administrative justice, mental healthlaw, commercial law, international human rights, consumerlaw and sports law.Research activity has become increasingly embedded inSchool activities and in the management structure of theSchool. Our research ethos is evidenced, not only by theincreasing volume and quality of monographs and journalpublications but also by a pro-active approach to thedevelopment of our research infrastructure. The richnessand range of research being conducted by staff memberscan be observed in the list below providing a guide to themain subject areas we actively work in.Administrative JusticeConsumer LawCommercial LawCriminal Law and Criminal JusticeHuman RightsInternational Child LawInternational andEuropean Union (eu) LawLaw and HumanitiesSocial Security Law104DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

Accounting and FinanceMScCourse overviewThis is a course for graduatesseeking to enhance their financialknowledge and skills, anddevelop their career prospectsin accounting and financial roleswith organisations worldwideThe Department of Accountingand Finance received thebest possible results from theGovernment’s most recentQuality Assurance Agency (QAA)assessment for the quality of itsteaching and student supportLeicester Business School isan acca Approved LearningPartner with Gold status, a cimaLearning Quality Partner, andaccredited by CPA AustraliaCourse modulesCore taught modules may include:Fast track entryThis is available on a part-time basisto fully qualified cima graduates(three years experience plus exams)who will be exempted 90 credits andwill have to undertake the followingremaining credits:1. Research Methods2. Literature Review3. DissertationTeaching and AssessmentModules include formal lectures,tutorials, workshops, andinteractive sessions.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Key InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodhonours degree or overseasequivalent, in a business,accounting, finance, banking oreconomics-related subjectEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentbusiness and lawAn Evaluation of FinancialAccounting and ReportingAn Evaluation ofManagement AccountingCorporate FinanceResearch MethodsElective taught modules may include:International Taxation PoliciesRisk ManagementInternational FinanceStrategic and FinancialDecision MakingInternal Audit and ControlMergers and AcquisitionsYou must also undertake adissertation, providing an invaluableopportunity to work in depth on aparticular aspect of accounting and/or finance (in its broadest sense)and to apply and enhance technicalknowledge and critical awareness ina subject of your choice.Graduate CareersThe Department of Accountingand Finance has a strong workrelatedbias, offering professional,postgraduate and undergraduatecourses. You will develop anadvanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesInternational Business andFinance mscMaster of BusinessAdministration (Finance)MBA (Finance)TUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.105

Advertising and PublicRelations Management MScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, up to six yearspart-time (daytime classes only)Location:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold agood honours degree, oroverseas equivalent, inany subject. Applicationsfrom mature students withsignificant business experiencewill be considered on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewAdvertising and Public Relations(PR) are fast-moving and highlycompetitive professions as wellas being extremely popular careerchoices. To be successful in thesefields you need talent, high-levelskills and insight. This coursewill equip you with the in-depthknowledge, the specialist skills,the critical understanding andthe confidence required for asuccessful management career inthese industries.Course modulesThis course provides the skillsand knowledge to get ahead inan exciting career in marketingcommunications management. It issuitable for students with or withoutprevious marketing experience and/or qualifications.The course complementsour other two postgraduatemarketing degrees:Marketing Management msc – ageneral marketing degree designedfor those without previous marketingexperience or qualifications (seepage 132); and Strategic MarketingMSc – a specialist degree with afocus on competitive intelligence andstrategy which is designed to takethose who already have marketingexperience or qualifications to adeeper level of understanding(see page 140).The main aims of the course are to:Core modules include:Strategic and CompetitiveAnalysis encourages thedevelopment of a criticalapproach towards the strategiesand actions of differing typesof firms. More than 40 differenttools of analysis are exploredand extensively evaluated withthe aim of obtaining a clearunderstanding of when eachshould, and should not, beused as core modules or(dependent upon previousmarketing experience)Marketing Theory and Practiceis an introduction to the keyareas of marketing, building thefoundation for further study – thismodule is for students who havenot studied marketing beforeManaging Advertising andCommunications providesa thorough grounding in allaspects of promotional activity,especially integrated marketingcommunications, and thedevelopment and managementof advertising campaignsPublic Relations Planning andManagement (double module)explores the practice of publicrelations within a business andmarketing context, encouragesa critical understanding of thestructure and management ofpublic relations agencies and ofthe key skills required in modernpublic relations practiceSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldEquip you with sufficientknowledge to understand thekey marketing issues facingorganisations and to embarkon a career in marketingcommunicationsDevelop your expertise inadvertising and public relationsmanagementPrepare you for your futurecareer with advancedcommunication skills, both writtenand spoken, within the marketingdisciplineOffer an opportunity for bothpersonal and professionaldevelopment which will beuseful not just for any marketingposition but also in a widerlifelong learning frameworkMarketing Research in Practiceshows how marketing decisionmakingis supported by detailedmarketing information, and thetechniques employed to gatherand assess that informationThe Media Context ofMarketing Communicationsexamines the nature anddevelopment of contemporarymedia as well as the implicationsof emerging digital technologiesand evaluates media potentialfor carrying marketingcommunications106 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Research Methods forMarketers develops researchand analysis skills for an in-depthunderstanding of markets andfor the final project. Duringthe final semester, June toSeptember, you will completea marketing analysis project ona marketing communicationstopic of your choiceManagement Study Support isa practical module which teachesadvanced communication andstudy skills to support you whilestudying at master’s level and toequip you with essential skills fora successful career in marketingYou normally choose one furthermodule. The following are typicalof the elective modules offered:Customer RelationshipManagementApplied International MarketingDirect and Digital MarketingManaging Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictConsumer Culture and BehaviourStrategic e-marketingCreative Brand StrategyThe course culminates in theMarketing Communications Project,a substantial piece of work on atopic of your choice. These projectshave proved to be valuable aids todemonstrating your expertise tofuture employers.The De Montfort UniversityAdvertising and Public RelationsManagement msc, MarketingManagement msc, StrategicMarketing msc are three of asmall number of marketing coursesin the UK that are accredited byThe Chartered Institute of Marketing(cim) for a Dual Award. This DualAward means that while you arestudying for your qualificationyou also have the opportunity towork towards achieving the cimProfessional Diploma in Marketingas part of your degree programme,enabling you to graduate with anenhanced qualification that is soughtafter by employers.This additional professionalqualification makes you moremarketable by distinguishing youfrom other candidates and isanother important step in yourcareer development.In addition, with appropriate workexperience you will be eligible to joinThe Chartered Institute of Marketingwith associate or member status andsignatory letters acim or mcim.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, more informalseminars, tutorials, workshops,discussions and e-learningpackages. You will also be expectedto undertake independent studyand research. Assessment is usuallythrough a combination of individualand group work, presentations,essays, reports and exams.In addition to our suite of marketingmaster’s degrees, we offer coursesleading to professional qualificationssuch as the cim ProfessionalDiploma in Marketing. We alsosupervise a number of PhDresearch students.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-ofthe-artteaching and computer labfacilities.Graduate CareersThere are numerous careeropportunities within the world ofmarketing communications – andthis degree will help you preparefor many of them. Graduates maygo into advertising or PR agenciesor take jobs client-side (i.e. withinthe companies who employ theagencies) – working their way up tosenior management positions withinlarge organisations. Alternatively,they may take the entrepreneurialapproach and play a key role in anew venture – a new division, anew brand or a company start-up.Whatever you decide to do, thisdegree will give you the skills youneed to be a successful managerwithin this specialist field.Similar CoursesMarketing Management mscStrategic Marketing mscbusiness and lawAdditional professionalqualificationsIf you successfully complete theDirect and Digital Marketing moduleyou will also benefit from significantexemptions for the Certificatein Direct and Digital Marketingawarded by the Institute of DirectMarketing (idm). Most of ourstudents opt to take the additionalexam required and leave with thisprofessional standard certificatealongside their marketing degree.Visit theidm.com for moreinformation on the certificate.ExpertiseThis msc is taught by highlyexperienced specialists, most ofwhom combine academic withpractitioner experience. Theywrite specialist articles and books,act as consultants to externalorganisations, conduct leading-edgeresearch, edit learned journals, sit ongovernment and industry committees– and teach our students. Marketingcommunications is a particulardepartmental strength.107

ALP – STUDENT TUITIONAssociation of CharteredCertified aCCountants ACCAGOLD 1/4/2012 – 31/3/2013business and lawKey InformationDuration:Up to four years part timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Entry is subject to acca approval.A mature entry route is available.You are required to check youreligibility by contacting the accadirectly: accaglobal.comEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Contact acca for eligibilityContact Leicester Business Schoolfor enrolment informationCourse overviewLeicester Business School isan acca Approved LearningPartner holding Gold statusOur acca exam resultsconsistently exceednational averagesThe acca is the largest and fastestgrowing international accountingbody, with over 400,000 studentsand members in 170 countries.Exams are held at three stages –Knowledge, Skills and Professional.For part-time students in the UK, thesubject schedule optimises choicewhile discouraging the combinationof too many demanding subjects.Exemptions based upon previousqualifications or experience areavailable at the discretion ofthe acca.Course modulesWe expect to offer thefollowing papers:Knowledge LevelF1 Accountant in BusinessF2 Management AccountingF9 Financial ManagementProfessional Level – core modulesP1 Governance, Risk and EthicsP2 Corporate ReportingP3 Business AnalysisProfessional Level –option modulesP6 Advanced TaxationP7 Advanced Auditand AssuranceTeaching and AssessmentOur expert teaching team will teachyou the syllabus and prepare youfor the exams using questions andmock exams.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersOpportunities exist in variousaccounting and finance positionswithin the business world, eitherpartly or fully qualified.Contact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/accaF3 Financial AccountingSkills LevelF4 Company LawF5 Performance ManagementSimilar CoursesChartered Institute ofManagement Accountants(cima)Accounting and Finance mscACCAF6 Business TaxationT: +44 (0)207 0595000E: info@accaglobal.comW: accaglobal.comF7 Financial ReportingF8 Audit and AssuranceI would recommend postgraduate studyat dmu. The Accountancy departmenthas a very good reputationSuitaBLe for applicants from:Paul WatkinsGraduateEUWorld108 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Banking and FinanceMScCourse overviewThis programme is designed forrecent graduates from a wide rangeof disciplines such as management,accounting, finance, economics and/or other natural sciences who wish todevelop an understanding of bankingand finance and to differentiatethemselves from other candidatesin the employment market. It’srelevant to all those professionalsemployed in the field of Bankingand/or Finance who want to enhacetheir career prospects; as well as toall those seeking careers in highereducation and research.The aim of the programme is tobalance theoretical analysis withpractical application to develop acritical approach to the conceptualunderpinnings of the banking andfinance disciplines.To achieve this, the programmeconsists of six core taught modulesand two electives that criticallyexamine areas such as:The current national andinternational developments inbanking and financial marketsthe role and functions of thebanking/financial institutions andvarious participantsadvanced concepts and theoriesin banking, finance and treasurymanagement including theirapplied aspectstheory and pricing offinancial derivativesrisk and insurance theoryissues relevant to financial andbanking regulation, supervisionand complianceTo emphasise the holistic learningexperience of the programme, theDissertation serves as the linchpinmodule pulling together financerelatedissues and generic skills suchas critical analysis, problem solving,time management and the capacityfor self-managed learning.Course modulesSemester OneFinancial Markets and InstitutionsCorporate FinanceBanking Theory and PracticeResearch MethodsManagement Study SupportSemester TwoEconometricsFinance TheoryBanking and Financial RegulationFinancial Derivatives (optionalmodule)Risk and Insurance Theory(optional module)Dissertation Study SupportDissertationTeaching and AssessmentModules include formal lectures,tutorials, workshops, andinteractive sessions.ExpertiseLeicester Business School is anacca Approved Learning Partnerwith Gold status and a cimaLearning Quality Partner.The Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the quality ofits teaching and student support.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe Department of Accountingand Finance has a strong workrelatedbias, offering professional,postgraduate and undergraduatecourses. You will develop anadvanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesFinance and Investment mscPublic Finance msKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Applicants will normally holda good Honours degree froma British University (or overseasequivalent) in an accounting,finance, banking oreconomics-related subjectEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:business and lawEUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.109

Business StudiesBA (Hons)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Up to four years part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Entry requirements are flexibleand on an individual basis.Mature students, those withnon-standard qualifications orrelevant work experience areespecially welcomeEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThis course enables you to studypart-time to gain a recognisedbusiness qualification. It will equipyou for a career in businessand administration.Course modulesYou will enrol on an hnc/hnd inthe first instance, the hnc takingtwo years and the hnd three yearsof study. As this is an integratedprogramme of study, you will ‘top-up’to a degree and still complete itwithin four years. It is also possible to‘top-up’ to an honours degree with anhnc or hnd in Business from otherrecognised institutions.This is a four year course. In the firsttwo (hnc) you are introduced to keybusiness concepts through modulesabout the business environment,communication, accounting,understanding organisations andmarketing. Develop professionalskills such as analysis, team working,problem solving, report writing, oralpresentations, time management andproject management.The third year (hnd) continues todevelop your knowledge of businessand professional skills with modulessuch as Contemporary Managementand Operations, Human ResourceManagement, Brand Management,Business Law, and Measuring thePerformance of Organisations(Accounting).The fourth year (BA Hons) evaluatesbusiness activity through modulessuch as Strategic Management,Contemporary Business Issues anda dissertation in which you engage inindependent research on a subject ofyour own choosing.Part-time study includes attendanceat dmu on Tuesday and Thursdayevenings during term-time andsome distance learning over thesummer period.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will be in small classesthrough lectures, seminars, groupwork and self-directed study, eachdesigned to build on your motivationand commitment, and your workexperience. Assessment for eachmodule will include coursework (suchas presentations, essays and reports)and normally an exam or test.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersAs well as the opportunity to moveon to postgraduate and professionalstudies, you can enhance youropportunities for promotion and/or facilitate a change of career. Visitdmu.ac.uk/business to hear whatour part-time students have to sayabout us.Similar CoursesManagement Studies(CMS/DMS)I chose the course becauseI wanted a formal qualificationto support my work experience.The course content was clearlyexplained and it was relevantto my career progression,my employer also felt thatthe course was relevant tomy future career. I got offto a good start in my firstyear and I am encouragedby my results and personalachievements to do just aswell or better this yearSuitaBLe for applicants from:Derrick BeechProject ManagerArriva MidlandsEUWorld110 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Chartered Institute ofManagement aCCountants CIMACourse overviewThis course is designed for thoseseeking to gain the professionalcima qualification with a leadingUK Business School and a cimaLearning Quality Partnercima has recently joined forceswith the aicPA and produceda second designation receivedupon the completion of yourcima qualifications. The letterscgma stand for CharteredGlobal Management Accountantand will be recognised wherevercima is known in the USThe Department of Accountingand Finance was awarded thebest possible result from theGovernment’s QAA reviewfor excellent teaching andstudent supportAccounting and finance staffoffer a wealth of industry,professional practice andacademic experienceCourse modulesThere are five levels in cima’ssyllabus. Exemptions are availableat the discretion of cima. LeicesterBusiness School expects tooffer classes according to thefollowing course:Certificate levelC01 Fundamentals ofManagement AccountingC02 Fundamentals ofFinancial AccountingC03 Fundamentals ofBusiness MathematicsC04 Fundamentals ofBusiness EconomicsC05 Fundamentals ofEthics, Corporate Governanceand Business LawOperational levelP1 Performance OperationsE1 Enterprise OperationsF1 Financial OperationsManagement levelP2 Performance ManagementE2 Enterprise ManagementF2 Financial ManagementStrategic levelP3 Performance StrategyE3 Enterprise StrategyF3 Financial StrategyCIMA T4 Part B – Case studyThe final paper involves an exambased on a case study set in asimulated business context of oneor more fictional organisations.The context in case materials isbased on a real business or industry.Please see dmu.ac.uk/cima fora detailed course brochure.NEW!! Exam Resit DaysIn an attempt to help you qualifysooner dmu have launched asequence of one day modules(one for each Operational/Management/Strategic exam)designed to help those unfortunateenough to have failed in the Mayexams to pass the August resit.It will focus on a review of the failedexam as well as question and examskills practice.Teaching and AssessmentOur expert teaching team will teachyou the syllabus and prepare you forthe exams using questions and mockexams. The actual exams are set andrun externally by cima.ExpertiseOur teaching team boasts morethan 20 years of professionalaccountancy exam training.A number of tutors also mark forprofessional accountancy bodies.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Graduate CareersYou could take up variousaccounting and managementpositions in business, either partlyor fully qualified.Similar CoursesAssociation of CharteredCertified Accountants accaAccounting and Finance mscKey InformationDuration:Up to four years part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:entry to the external examsis subject to cima approvalYou should check your eligibility bycontacting cima directly.English language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Contact cima for eligibilityContact Leicester Business Schoolfor enrolment informationContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/cimaCIMAT: +44 (0)208 849 2251E: cima.contact@cimaglobal.comW: cimaglobal.comSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldbusiness and lawPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.111

CIM Professional Diploma in Marketingbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year part-time eveningLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:October 2013Entry requirements:You should have:the cim Professional Certificatein Marketing (either 2002syllabus or the 2008 syllabus)or Any business or marketingBachelors or Masters degree (oran equivalent qualification) wherea minimum of one third of creditscome from marketing (i.e. 120credits in bachelor’s degrees or60 credits with master’s degrees)or Experience in a marketingmanagement role that hasprovided potential studentswith ability to be able todemonstrate that they can meetthe learning outcomes of thecim Professional Certificate inMarketing if required to do soand is sufficient to pass theEntry test to Level 6English language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfees forinformationhow to appLY:To begin, you must register as a cimstudent member and confirm yourlevel of studyPlease contact the cimContact Leicester Business SchoolContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/cimCIM Membership ServicesT: +44 (0)1628 427120E: membership@cim.co.ukW: cim.co.ukCourse overviewThe Chartered Institute ofMarketing (cim) is the largest,longest established and mostrespected marketing organisationin the world. It is the onlyorganisation whose qualificationsare directly mapped to the UKGovernment framework fornational marketing standards.cim qualifications are thestandard by which all othersare measuredThis award confers AssociateMembership of the CharteredInstitute of Marketing (acim)This qualification will make areal difference to your careerin marketing, whether you area marketing assistant or apractising marketing managerLeicester Business School is acim-accredited study centreTutors combine a high level ofacademic knowledge with realpractical experience as workingmarketing managers, often of‘blue-chip’ companiesWe employ up-to-the-minutetechnology and teachingmethods to maximise thelearning experienceCourse modulesThis exciting course provides theknowledge and qualification to giveyou that vital extra edge. It enablesyou to take your career in marketingforward. In the current economicclimate it is good to know you have asought after qualification.The cim Professional Diploma inMarketing is the gateway to yourfuture success, leading to AssociateMembership of the cim with thedesignation acim.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldThe course is for marketers withoperational responsibility andan eye on management. You’lllearn how to plan, implement andmeasure marketing activities at theoperational level and understand theimpact of marketing decisions onother functions within the business.You will also satisfy the principalentry requirements for the newChartered Postgraduate Diplomain Marketing (two-stage syllabus)112 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

that first confers full membership(mcim), and eventually leads to thecoveted Chartered Marketer status,the pinnacle of marketing knowledgeand expertise.Eminently practical, the cimProfessional Diploma course offeredby Leicester Business School isideal for graduates of businessrelateddegrees to start their careerin marketing. It is the most suitablecourse of action for those withmarketing experience who wish tomove into a more senior position.Employers have been involved increating the new syllabus and havegiven their full support for the workbasednature of the greater part ofthe assessments. Such practicalassignments obviously bring benefits,not only in terms of real learning, butalso to your own organisation.This qualification containsfour units and to complete eachone you will need to be able tocomplete the following learningoutcomes successfully:Unit one: Marketing PlanningProcess consists of a workbasedassignment involving thepreparation of a marketing planUnit two: Delivering CustomerValue through Marketing.Assessment will be through athree hour unseen exam basedon pre-seen case materialUnit three: Managing Marketingis a work-based assignmentUnit four: Project Managementin Marketing is a work-basedproject requiring an in-depthstudy of a specific area ofbusiness activityEach unit comprises at least seventaught sessions of three hourseach delivered once per week, inthe evening, from 6–9pm. Sessionswill begin in October 2013 for theDecember assessment and beginagain after the Christmas break inpreparation for the final three unitsto be assessed in March andJune 2014.With an up-to-date approach tocoursework, involving the very latesttechnology, group work and casestudy material, the course thoroughlyprepares you for the cim examsand develops your effectiveness ina working environment. The courseis currently taught with substantialstructured home and group studymaterials, to be completed in yourown time to your schedule. Youshould anticipate a minimum of ninehours per week of home study.Teaching and AssessmentIt is possible with hard work toqualify within a single academicyear studying part-time. You will beassessed across the four units usinga blend of two basic methods:1. A pre-seen case study exam2. By assignments such as workbasedprojects which will oftenbe based on various findings andrecommendations within your owncompany (or a company ofyour choice).ExpertiseYou will benefit from a handpickedteam of lecturers with more than30 years of industry experiencecombined with postgraduateteaching skills. This means youhave a better chance of a highergrade. We have a 100 per centpass rate on a number of modulesincluding the exam.Additionally, our £35 millionHugh Aston Building offers stateof-the-artteaching and computerlab facilities.Graduate CareersThe cim is recognisedinternationally as the leadingprofessional marketing body andmembers work in organisationsof all sizes throughout the privateand public sectors.The completion of the ProfessionalDiploma in Marketing signals toemployers your level of commitmentto your chosen profession, anindication of your strong desirefor career progression.Similar CoursesAdvertising and PublicRelations Management mscStrategic Marketing mscShortly after completing myProfessional Diploma in MarketingI was promoted from MarketingExecutive to CommunicationsManager, so this has directlyassisted in my promotion at work!Rhiannon BatesCommunications Managerbusiness and law113

Finance and InvestmentMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Applicants will normallyhold a good Honours degreefrom a British University(or overseas equivalent)in an accounting, finance,banking or economicsrelatedsubjectEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfees forinformationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThis programe is designed forrecent graduates from a wide rangeof disciplines and professionalswho wish to develop and/orenhace their existing knowledgeand understanding of finance. Thispostgraduate qualification providesan ideal preparation for careersin the financial services sector orhigher education and research byproviding specialist study in financialmarkets, investments, financialinstruments and financial valuation.The aim of the programme isto balance theoretical analysiswith practical application todevelop a critical approach to theconceptual underpinnings of thefinancial discipline. To achievethis, the programme consists ofeight core taught modules thatcritically examine the contemporaryfinancial system, its institutions andparticipants; the corporate financefunction of modern enterprises;investment analysis and valuation;theories and alternative concepts infinance, such as behavioural finance;as well as the fields of financialderivatives and econometricsfor finance.To emphasise the holistic learningexperience of the programme, theDissertation serves as the linchpinmodule pulling together financerelatedissues and generic skillssuch as critical analysis, problemsolving, time management and thecapacity for self-managed learning.Course modulesSemester OneFinancial Markets and InstitutionsCorporate FinanceInvestment ValuationResearch MethodsManagement Study SupportSemester TwoEconometricsFinance TheoryFinancial DerivativesBehavioural FinanceDissertation Study SupportDissertationTeaching and AssessmentModules include formal lectures,tutorials, workshops, andinteractive sessions.ExpertiseLeicester Business School is anacca Approved Learning Partnerwith Gold status and a cimaLearning Quality Partner.The Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the qualityof its teaching and student support.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe Department of Accountingand Finance has a strong workrelatedbias, offering professional,postgraduate and undergraduatecourses. You will develop anadvanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesAccounting and Finance mscBanking and Finance mscIslamic Banking and Finance mscSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld114 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Forensic aCCountingMScCourse overviewThe Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the quality ofits teaching and student support.Course modulesThis is a course for graduatesseeking to enhance their financialknowledge and skills, anddevelop their career prospects inaccounting and financial roles withorganisations worldwide.Typical modules include:Fraud Examinationand InvestigationInternal Control and AuditCybercrimeInvestment ValuationFinancial Crime and LawInvestment FraudRisk ManagementCorporate GovernanceResearch MethodsDissertationTeaching and AssessmentModules include formallectures, tutorials, workshops,and interactive sessions.ExpertiseLeicester Business School is anacca Approved Learning Partnerwith Gold status and a cimaLearning Quality Partner.The Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the quality ofits teaching and student support.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe Department of Accountingand Finance has a strong workrelatedbias, offering professional,postgraduate and undergraduatecourses. You will develop anadvanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesAccounting and Finance mscBanking and Finance mscFinance and Investment mscKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent, in a business,accounting, finance, bankingor economics-related subjectEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessbusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.115

Housing and Sustainable CommunitiesProfessional Diplomabusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:Two years part-timeLocation:Distance LearningStart date:September 2013 and March 2014Entry requirements:You should have successfullycompleted one of the following:A btec/Edexcel or SQAHigher National Certificate(hnc) in Housing Studiesor equivalent cih Level 4qualifications (e.g. HigherCertificate in StudentAccommodation Management,Higher Certificate in ManagingSupported andSheltered Housing)An NVQ/SVQ in Housing at Level 4Students with certificates ordiplomas at Level 5 or highershould look at the msc orcontact dlc@cih.org for adviceThe first part of an undergraduateaward leading to a Diploma orBA/BScin HousingEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5 in eachcomponent or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:CIH Distance Learning CentreT: +44 (0)2476 851 789E: dlc@cih.orgW: cih.org/distancelearningdmu.ac.uk/cchrCourse overviewTakes account of changes inthe sector to provide up-to-datetraining for professionalsFlexible distance learning modefor busy professionalsThis is the second stage of thecih’s vocational qualification andleads to corporate membershipof the cihThere are different exitoptions. Those studying theundergraduate diploma canchoose, upon successfulcompletion, to top-up to ourHousing Studies bsc (Hons).Course modulesThe Professional Diploma is madeup of six 20-credit modules at Level5, which are run on a termly basis.It includes a work-based learningmodule which both students andemployers will find of interestFirst year modules:Policy Making and ResearchHousing and SustainableCommunitiesWork-based ProjectSecond year modules:OrganisationsDelivering Housing andSustainable CommunitiesHousing, SustainableCommunities andthe EnvironmentIf you successfully complete three20-credit modules (totalling 60 Level5 credits) but are unable to continueto complete the full Pdhsc,you may be eligible to receive admu intermediate award of aUniversity Certificate of ProfessionalDevelopment in Housing andSustainable Communities.Options available uponcompletion of PDhscIf you wish to continue your studiesyou can take a further three modulesat Level 6 during a third year ofstudy. This route is also by distancelearning. Please look for updateson the cih and dmu websites forfurther details. These modules arepackaged under the further award ofUniversity Certificate in ProfessionalDevelopment in Housing Studies.If you successfully completethree modules (totalling a further60 credits at Level 6) you will beawarded a University Certificatein Professional DevelopmentHousing Studies.Options available on completionof PDhsc and UniversityCertificate in ProfessionalDevelopment Housing StudiesIf you wish to continue to study aHousing Studies bsc (Hons) youcan complete a fourth year of studyand complete 60 more Level 6credits:Housing Research module(15 credits)Housing Dissertation(45 credits)If you successfully pass the first twoyears of the Professional Diploma(120 credits at Level 5), the thirdyear University Certificate (60 creditsat Level 6) and fourth year researchand dissertation (60 credits at Level6) you will be eligible for the bsc(Hons) Housing Studies fromDe Montfort University.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld116 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and AssessmentAccess to email and the internetare requirements of the course, asall induction and study materials areonline. Assessment is entirely in theform of assignments issued by thecih. The cih Distance LearningCentre allocates a tutor who willwork with you throughout the course.Personal tutors are also provided bycih for additional support/queriesabout studying.You should note that attendance ata study skills day at the start of thecourse and a two-day residentiallinked to the work-based projectare mandatory.ExpertiseRun by the cih, and awarded by dmu.The cih tutor team has a wide rangeof housing expertise. The curriculumis developed in partnership betweendmu and cih and is influenced bythe latest research and publicationsundertaken by dmu.Graduate CareersGraduates of our housing coursesfind themselves promoted to a varietyof different posts at managementand director level; not just in housingorganisations, but across the publicand private sectors.Similar CoursesHousing Studies mscUniversity Certificate ProfessionalDevelopment Housing Studies117

Housing, Communities andRegeneration Foundation Degreebusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:Three years part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:October 2013, Januaryor May 2014Entry requirements:Multiple entry and exit points:Students will normally enter onthe first year of the FoundationDegree in Housing, Communitiesand Regeneration. However, ifyou have relevant work experienceand academic qualifications, youmay be eligible for accreditationand be able to start on a lateryear of the courseThe Foundation Degree meetscorporate membership requirementsfor the cih. There are opportunitiesfor you to add to this award bystudying for a bsc / bsc (Hons)Housing Studies that meetsChartered Institute of Housing CPDexpectationsEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please contact Leicester BusinessSchool for application details andinformation about forthcominguniversity and Centre forComparative Housing Research(cchr) open daysContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/cchrSuitaBLe for applicants from:Course overviewThis established course is arecognised route to achievinga qualification which meetsthe academic requirementsof the Chartered Institute ofHousing (cih), while providingan opportunity to learn of majordevelopments in the housingfield and develop key skillsThe course gives you theopportunity to meet cihacademic requirements andfull professional corporatemembership of the cih inthree yearsThere is also an opportunity togain a bsc Housing Studies in afurther year of study and a bsc(Hons) Housing Studies in afurther two yearsThe part-time format offerscareer development opportunitiesfor working professionalsCourse modulesFirst year modules:Introduction toSustainable CommunitiesSociety, Politics and GovernanceOrganisations andProfessional SkillsSecond year modules:Housing and the CustomerHousing Markets and the StateHousing and Transferable SkillsThird year modules:Housing Strategy and BusinessHousing, Planningand RegenerationHousing LawCredit accumulation:It is possible for you to buildup your award over a numberof years through a creditaccumulation process soenabling you to study to fit roundyour work requirements andpersonal lifeNormally a Foundation Degreewould involve a periodof study of 33 months. But thisaward can be fast-trackedor extended depending onpersonal circumstancesTeaching and AssessmentThe majority of modules aredelivered through blended learning,a mix of face-to-face and onlinelearning. Each module is normallydelivered over a 12 week period withface-to-face contact taking the formof, for instance, a block week or sixone day sessions.The first year is taught jointlywith the Foundation Degreein Sustainable Communities.ExpertiseThe Centre for ComparativeHousing Research (cchr) is aninternationally recognised centre forhousing training, consultancy andresearch based in the Department ofPolitics and Public Policy atDe Montfort University.We are the focus of housingeducation for a wide geographicalarea centering on the East Midlandsbut also including parts of the Southand West Midlands, East Anglia andYorkshire and Humberside.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThis degree provides full membershipof the cih. It will also enable youto progress your career with localauthorities, housing associations andvoluntary sector organisations.We have a track record of ourstudents achieving outstandingresults and progressing their careersto become Chief Executives andDirectors of Housing.Similar CoursesHousing StudiesBSc/BSc (Hons)Sustainable CommunitiesFoundation DegreeEUWorld118 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Housing sTudiesBSc/BSc (Hons)Course overviewThis is a route for those who havecompleted a recognised courseof study. Therefore the first threeyears involve studying either theFoundation Degree in HousingCommunities and Regenerationor the Foundation Degree inSustainable Communities. You willthen proceed to a further year ofstudy to gain the bsc HousingStudies degree or two years to gainthe bsc (Hons) degree.The qualification meets the academicrequirements of the CharteredInstitute of Housing, while providingan opportunity to learn of majordevelopments in the housing fieldand develop key housing skills.The part-time format offers careerdevelopment opportunities forworking professionals.Course modulesThe first three years consistof modules from the Housing,Communities and Regeneration orSustainable Communities FoundationDegrees (see pages 118 and 142).Fourth year modules:(This is for the top-up to bsc)Housing Policy MakingPolitics of HousingFifth year modules:(This is for the top-up to bsc (Hons)Research BriefDissertationCredit accumulation:It is possible for you to build upyour award over a number of yearsthrough a credit accumulationprocess so enabling you to study tofit round your work requirements andpersonal life.Teaching and AssessmentThe majority of modules aredelivered through blended learning,a mix of face-to-face and onlinelearning. Each module is normallydelivered over a 12 week period withface-to-face contact taking the formof, for instance, a block week or sixone day sessions.eXPertiseThe Centre for ComparativeHousing Research (cchr) is aninternationally recognised centrefor housing training, consultancyand research based in theDepartment of Politics and PublicPolicy at De Montfort University.We are the focus of housingeducation for a wide geographicalarea centring on the East Midlandsbut also including parts of the Southand West Midlands, East Anglia andYorkshire and Humberside.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThis course will enable you toprogress your career with localauthorities, housing associations andvoluntary sector organisations.We have a track record of ourstudents achieving outstandingresults and progressing their careersto become Chief Executives andDirectors of Housing.Similar CoursesHousing, Communities andRegeneration Foundation DegreeSustainable CommunitiesFoundation DegreeKey InformationDuration:Four years part-time (bsc) orfive years part-time (bsc Hons)Location:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:October 2013, Januaryor May 2014Entry requirements:All applications are consideredindividually as studentscome from a range ofbackgrounds with differentacademic qualifications andwork experienceApplication to the top-up toBSc or bsc (Hons) requiressuccessful completion ofone of the Foundation degreesor an equivalent qualificationIf you have an appropriatequalification from anotherinstitution you may be able tojoin the course in the fourthyear for the top-up to bscApplications from maturestudents are welcomedEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please contact Leicester BusinessSchool for application details andinformation about forthcominguniversity and cchr open daysContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/cchrbusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.119

Housing sTudiesMScbusiness and lawKey INformationDuration:Two years part-timeLocation:Distance LearningStart date:September 2013 and March 2014Entry requirements:You should have a related firstdegree. Certain degrees andhncs provide an obvious linkto housing qualifications suchas social policy, social sciences,politics, human geography,law, estate management,and building. Others are notrelevant such as science andmaths. Those with substantialhousing experience will beconsidered individuallyNon-related degree holders mustundertake the one year GraduateConversion Course (gcc),before enrolment. If you haveother relevant experience and/orqualifications you may be admittedto the course at the discretionof our admissions teamEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentCourse overviewFlexible distance learning studymode for busy professionalsThe cih msc in Housing Studiesis the second stage of the cih’swork-related qualification whichleads to corporate membershipof the cihYou can choose to exit, uponsuccessful completion of 120Level 7 credits over two years,with a Postgraduate Diploma inHousing StudiesCourse modulesThe Housing Studies msc comprisesthree core modules (two 30-creditand one 15-credit), plus a furtherthree option modules (15credits each).First year modulesContext of HousingHousing ResearchChoice of one module from:Housing with Care and Support;Planning and Development;Regeneration and SustainableNeighbourhoods; Customerand Neighbourhood Services;Asset Management; or Financefor HousingSecond year modulesTeaching and AssessmentAccess to email and the internetare requirements of the course, asall induction and study materials areonline. Assessment is entirely in theform of assignments issued by thecih. The cih Distance LearningCentre allocates a tutor who willwork with you throughout the course.Personal tutors are also provided bycih for additional support/queriesabout studying.You should note that attendanceat a study skills day is required atthe start of the course. In additionattendance at a two-day residentialcourse for the Housing Researchmodule is mandatory. A one dayintroduction to the dissertation isalso mandatory.ExpertiseThe cih tutor team has a wide rangeof housing expertise. Curriculum isdeveloped in partnership betweendmu and cih and is influenced bythe latest research and publicationsundertaken by dmu.Graduate CareersGraduates of our housing coursesfind themselves promoted to a varietyof different posts at managementand director level – not just inhousing organisations, but acrossthe public and private sectors.TUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:You should contact the CharteredInstitute of Housing to request anapplication form and further detailsContact details:CIH Distance Learning CentreT: +44 (0)2476 851789E: dlc@cih.orgW: cih.org/distancelearningdmu.ac.uk/cchrHousing OrganisationsChoice of two modules from:Housing with Care and Support;Planning and Development;Regeneration and SustainableNeighbourhoods; Customerand Neighbourhood Services;Asset Management; or Financefor HousingIf you successfully complete threemodules (totalling 60 credits at Levelseven) you may be eligible to receivea Postgraduate Certificate inHousing Studies.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld120 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Housing sTudies60-credit UCPD, Level 6Course overviewThe housing sector is facing manychanges, mainly instigated by theeconomic climate. Due to changesin housing policies and practiceswe are offering a distance learningcourse run jointly by the CharteredInstitute of Housing and dmu’sCentre for Comparative HousingResearch. This stand-alonequalification supports the CharteredInstitute of Housing’s commitment tocontinuing professional development.The course aims to provide anin-depth analysis of current issuesin housing policy and practice andenhance knowledge and skills.It is aimed at individuals workingin the housing sector who wishto enhance their knowledge andunderstand the current changes andissues around housing policies andpractices.By the end of the course you will:Have a critical appreciation of thechanging environment in whichthe housing agenda operatesHave up-to-date knowledge ofnational policies and issuesAppreciate the inter-relationshipbetween housing andpublic policyUnderstand how to transferpolicies and practices tonew situationsApply skills and knowledge todifferent workplace situationsBe able to communicateeffectively in writingUse information communicationstechnology effectivelyHave a reflective approach onpolicy and practiceTake responsibility forlearning and personaldevelopment planningCourse modulesYou can take individual modulesrather than the full course, and bothindividual and group applicationsare welcome.The course will enable you toenhance your knowledge of thehousing sector and gain up-to-dateskills and knowledge on housingpolicies and practices.The modules include:Housing and the New PolicyMaking FrameworkHousing and CustomerRelationship ManagementHousing and RegenerationIt is also possible to study individualmodules and be awarded aCertificate of Achievement.Teaching and AssessmentThis course will be deliveredthrough distance learning incollaboration with the CharteredInstitute of Housing.ExpertiseThe Centre for Comparative HousingResearch is a nationally andinternationally recognised training,research and consultancy unit.Graduate CareersThis course will enhance careeropportunities in the local authorityand housing association sectors.Similar CoursesHousing Studies mscHousing and SustainableCommunities ProfessionalDiplomaKey InformationDuration:One yearLocation:Distance learning in collaborationwith the Chartered Instituteof HousingStart date:September 2013, January andApril 2013Entry requirements:You will be assessed for suitabilityto join the course on the likelihoodof your ability to benefit fromtaking itEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:You should contact the CharteredInstitute of Housing to request anapplication form and further detailsContact details:CIH Distance Learning CentreT: +44 (0)2476 851789E: dlc@cih.orgW: cih.org/distancelearningdmu.ac.uk/cchrbusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.121

International Business andCorporate Social Responsibility MScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent, in any subject.Professional qualifications ofequivalent standing will also beconsidered on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThis course is designed for bothrecent graduates and those withwork experience seeking careerenhancement in a global job market.Many large companies nowrecognise their responsibilityto society and to the naturalenvironment. Corporate SocialResponsibility (csr) strategiesallow a business to develop aresponse to society’s increasingdemands for more ethical businesspractices, whilst at the same timerecognising that economic stabilityis also important. csr is thebusiness approach to sustainabledevelopment, a global call tomaintain the world’s resourcesfor now and in the future. Hence,it is crucial that business fullyunderstands the implications of csr.The management of csr activities istherefore an important part of moregeneral management practice. Thisprogramme blends such practicewith a greater awareness of thebenefits of csr to an organisation.Course modulesInduction:Foundations of ManagementSemester One(September – January):Research Methodology (core)Critical Perspectives inManagement (core)Corporate SocialResponsibility (core)Accounting for Managers (core)Business Simulation (core)Management StudySupport (core)Semester Two (January - May):Plus One Elective from:Corporate GovernanceGlobalisationInternational Marketingand EthicsInternational FinanceInternational hrmSemester Three(May – September):Dissertation (core)Teaching and AssessmentModules include formal lectures,tutorials, workshops andinteractive sessions.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersMost international organisations- whether private or public sector- have csr experts and are likelyto expand these roles as the areagrows. Similarly there is a growthin specialist consultancies, bothindependently and as part ofinternational accountancy firms.Our recent graduates have obtainedpositions in international companies,consultancies and non-profitorganisations where their csrknowledge has been valued.Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscProject Management mscIntercultural BusinessCommunicationMSc/PG Dip/PG CertInternational StrategicManagement, Markets andResources (core)Operations and Human ResourceManagement (core)SuitaBLe for applicants from:Dissertation Study Support (core)EUWorldEthical Management andSustainability (core)122 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

International Businessand Entrepreneurship MScCourse overviewThis course is for both recentgraduates and those with workexperience wishing to start their ownbusiness or develop enterprisingskills for larger organisations.Course modulesDesigned to produce master’sgraduates who are conversantwith international business andentrepreneurship, through bothpractical application and relevantleading-edge theory. You will studythese core compulsory moduleswhich are designed to underpin keybusiness principles and developknowledge and skills relevant toan entrepreneur within aninternational environment:Critical Perspectives inGlobal ManagementAccounting for ManagersOrganisational Contextand AnalysisInternational StrategicManagement, Marketsand ResourcesResearch MethodologyThe core entrepreneurship modulesallow you to develop business ideasand convert them into businessplans; develop networking andnegotiating skills and unlockyour entrepreneurial andintrapreneurial abilities.Creative Action inInternational OrganisationsEntrepreneurship and InnovationYou will also choose one optionalmodule which may include:The final stage of the course is thedissertation, a detailed piece ofwritten research with an internationalbusiness and entrepreneurship focuson a topic of your choice.The topics of the dissertation arechosen in line with your interestsand preferences, but mainly lookat application of managementtheory to small firms.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is delivered through a mixof formal lectures, more informalseminars, tutorials, workshops,discussions and e-learning packages.A number of modules use in-coursesituations to encourage deeperlearning and develop on-the-job skillsof future managers and entrepreneurs.Assessment is usually through acombination of individual and groupwork, presentations, elevator pitches,essays, reports and exams.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh AstonBuilding offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Our engagement with the Chamberof Commerce, Corporate Developmentand Innovation Centre provide accessto additional resources for students.Graduate CareersThis innovative one year mscwill help graduates wishing tostart their own business developentrepreneurial skills for largebusinesses or pursue a career inmanagement or sme developmentwithin an international businessenvironment. You will also beencouraged to participate inthe university’s yearly BusinessVenture Competition.Key InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent, in any subject.Professional qualificationsof equivalent standing willalso be considered on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessbusiness and lawStrategic and FinancialDecision MakingManaging e-Business in aGlobal EconomyManaging Advertisingand CommunicationsCorporate GovernanceAfter completing the course you willbe able to take on a managementrole in an international businesssetting and bring enterprising skillsinto the organisation.Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscProject Management mscSuitaBLe for applicants from:Intercultural BusinessCommunicationMSc/PG Dip/PG CertEUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.123

International Business and FinanceMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent in any subject.Applications from thosewithout formal qualificationsbut with significantprofessional experiencein business or finance willbe considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewCareer enhancement for recentgraduates in a global job market.Course modulesThis rewarding course is forgraduates and professionals seekinga competitive advantage in today’sinternational financial job market.You will acquire a highly developedknowledge of business, managementand financial principles, through bothpractical application and relevantleading-edge theory.The course begins with a range ofcore modules designed to underpinkey business and financial principles.Critical Perspectivesin ManagementOperations and HumanResource ManagementAccounting for ManagersInternational StrategicManagement, Marketsand ResourcesInternational FinanceResearch MethodologyThese are followed by a choiceof electives aimed at developingstrategic knowledge and skills inrelation to the specialist area ofinternational finance. You alsoselect two elective modules whichmight include:International Taxation PoliciesStrategic and FinancialDecision MakingGlobalisationInternational Trade – Theoryand PolicyThe final stage is the dissertation,a detailed piece of written researchwith an international focus, on afinance-related topic of your choice.Fast-track entry is available on apart-time basis to fully qualifiedcima graduates (three years’experience plus the exams) who willbe exempted 90 credits and willhave to undertake the followingremaining credits:International FinanceResearch MethodsDissertationTeaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, informal seminars,tutorials, workshops, discussions, ande-learning packages. Assessmentwill usually be through a combinationof individual and group work,presentations, essays, reportsand exams.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersEnhance your existing qualificationsand global career prospects with aspecialist master’s in business andfinance. This course will provideadvanced preparation for a career inthe financial world.Similar CoursesAccounting and Finance mscMaster of BusinessAdministration Finance(mba Finance)SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld124 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

International Business andHuman Resource Management MScCourse overviewCareer enhancement for recentgraduates in a global job market.Course modulesThis exciting course is for graduatesand professionals who would liketo give themselves a competitiveedge in today’s international jobmarket, with a specialist focus onhuman resource management(hrm). You will gain an advancedknowledge of business and hrmprinciples, through both practicalapplication and contemporary theory.Beginning with a range of modulesdesigned to underpin key businessand management fundamentals,the course introduces key theoriesand approaches. These are followedby a selection of modules aimed atdeveloping strategic competencesin relation to the specialist areaof hrm within an internationalframework.You will study six core (compulsory)modules covering key themes inbusiness and management:Critical Perspectives inGlobal ManagementOperations and HumanResource ManagementInternational StrategicManagement, Marketsand ResourcesAccounting for ManagersResearch MethodologyStrategic hrm and DevelopmentYou then study two electives fromthe following:International HumanResource ManagementEmployment RelationsManaging Organisational ChangeThe final stage is the dissertation,a detailed piece of written researchwith an international focus, on anhrm topic of your choice.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is through formal lectures,informal seminars, tutorials,workshops, discussions ande-earning packages.Attendance for taught sessions isthree–four hours per week for 10–12weeks per semester. Assessmentis usually through a combinationof individual and group work,presentations, essays, reportsand exams.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersEnhance your existing qualificationsand career prospects with aspecialist focus on business and themanagement of people within aninternational context.Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent, in any subject.Applications from thosewith significant professionalexperience in businessor Human ResourceManagement (hrm) willbe considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessbusiness and lawManagement of HumanResources MA/PG DipSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.125

International Businessand Management MScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 andJanuary 2014Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree or overseasequivalent, in any subject.Applications from thosewithout formal qualificationsbut with significant professionalexperience will be consideredindividuallyEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewCareer enhancement for recentgraduates in a global job marketStudents from the eu and otherregions of the world are welcomedas their diverse experiences andbackground enrich the overalllearning environmentCourse modulesThis innovative course is forgraduates and professionals whowould like to give themselvesa competitive edge in today’sinternational job market.You will gain an advanced knowledgeof business and managementprinciples, through both practicalapplication and challenging theory.The course begins in the firstsemester with a number ofcompulsory modules designedto reinforce key business andmanagement fundamentals.These are:Critical Perspectives inGlobal ManagementAccounting for ManagersOrganisational Contextand AnalysisResearch MethodologyDuring the second semester, youwill study one compulsory module –International Strategic Management,Markets and Resources – plus threeelective modules which may include:International Marketingand EthicsInternational HumanResource ManagementInternational FinanceGlobalisationCreative Action inInternational OrganisationsThese electives are aimed atdeveloping strategic managementskills in relation to specialist areassuch as marketing, entrepreneurshipor accounting.During the year, you will also berequired to carry out research andwrite a dissertation on a business/management topic of your choice.You will be allocated a supervisor,who will guide you in this task.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching takes place in thepostgraduate section of the HughAston Building, dedicated to teachingbusiness students, and which isequipped with up-to-date facilities forstudent learning.Student progress is assessedthrough individual and group writtenassignments, presentations, examsand a dissertation.ExpertiseTutors are drawn from themultidisciplinary staff of LeicesterBusiness School. They are involvedin a wide range of research andconsultancy projects which help tocontribute to the richness of thelearning experiences for students.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersEnhance your existing qualificationsand career prospects with aspecialist focus on management inan international context.Similar CoursesInternational Business andEntrepreneurship mscMaster of BusinessAdministration mbaStrategic and FinancialDecision MakingInternational TradeSuitaBLe for applicants from:Knowledge Management in aGlobal ContextEUWorld126 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

International BusinessGraduate Certificate Pre-Master’sCourse overviewThis innovative course is designedfor international and Europeanstudents. It prepares you forentry onto a master’s degree ina business-related subject withinLeicester Business School.Course modulesIf you begin part one in Septemberyou will start modules in Englishlanguage and general preparationfor study at postgraduate level ata UK university, including:Teaching and Learning StylesCritical ThinkingResearch SkillsEffective Team WorkingBusiness Communication/Presentation Skills Career PlanningIn part two you will study modulescovering aspects of:ManagementContemporary Business IssuesAccounting and FinanceMarketingHuman Resource ManagementStudy SkillsTeaching and AssessmentTeaching takes place in thepostgraduate section of the HughAston Building, dedicated to theteaching of business students andwhich is equipped with up-to-datefacilities for student learning.Student progress is assessedthrough individual and group writtenassignments, presentationsand examinations.ExpertiseTeaching in part one of the courseis led by the staff in the Centre forEnglish Language Learning (cell)at De Montfort University. The tutorsin part two of the course are drawnfrom the multidisciplinary staff ofLeicester Business School.Graduate CareersIf you successfully complete thisGraduate Certificate (part one pluspart two, or part two) to the standardrequired you will be guaranteed aplace on a suitable full-time master’sdegree. Please note that someLeicester Business School coursesrequire additional entry criteria.Key InformationDuration:Part one: three months, part two:five monthsLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September (part one and two)or January (part two)Entry requirements:Part one: ielts 5.0–6.0 (orequivalent English Languageability) plus academicqualifications equivalent toa UK Higher National Diploma(hnd) or third class HonoursdegreePart two: ielts 6.0+ (includinga minimum of 5.5 in eachcomponent) or equivalentEnglish Language abilityplus academic qualificationsequivalent to a UK HigherNational Diploma (hnd) orthird class Honours degreePrevious studies in anysubject will be considered– you do not need to havestudied a business-relatedsubject beforebusiness and lawAll modules include internationalaspects of each subject, and theexperiences of the internationalstudent cohort will enhance thisinternational dimension.TUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyI believe strongly that a sustainable businessis a good business. That’s where Plan A comesin. Plan A is about securing the future successof Marks & Spencer, its shareholders,employees and suppliersRobert SwannellChairman, Marks and Spencer plcContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.127

Islamic Banking and FinanceMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Applicants will normally holda good Honours degreefrom a British University (oroverseas equivalent) in anaccounting, finance, bankingor economics-related subject,or a professional qualificationdeemed to be of equivalentstandingEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewThis programe is designed for recentgraduates from a wide range ofdisciplines such as accounting and/or finance, who wish to develop anunderstanding of the field of Islamicbanking and finance and differentiatethemselves from other candidatesin the employment market. It is alsorelevant to all those professionalsemployed in the financial sectorwho want to further expand theirknowledge and career prospects;and to all those seeking careers inhigher education and research.The aim of the programme is tobalance theoretical analysis withpractical application so as to developa critical approach regarding theconceptual underpinnings andprinciples of Islamic bankingand finance. To achieve this, theprogramme consists of eight coretaught modules that criticallyexamine areas such as:The current national andinternational developmentsin the banking sector andthe financial marketsThe role and functions of thebanking/financial institutionsand its various participantsThe nature and scope of thetraditional/conventional bankingand finance and how this differsto that of Islamic financeAccounting standardsand principles of the Islamicfinancial institutionsAdvanced concepts and theoriesin Islamic banking, finance andtreasury management includingtheir applied aspectsIssues relevant to financial andbanking regulation, supervisionand complianceTo emphasise the holistic learningexperience of the programme, thedissertation serves as the linchpinmodule pulling together financerelatedissues and generic skills suchas critical analysis, problem solving,time management and the capacityfor self-managed learning.Course modulesSemester OneFinancial Markets and InstitutionsCorporate FinanceIslamic Finance Theoryand PracticeResearch MethodsManagement Study SupportSemester TwoEconometricsFinance TheoryAccounting For IslamicFinancial InstitutionsBanking and Financial RegulationDissertation Study SupportDissertationTeaching anD AssessmentModules include formallectures, tutorials, workshops,and interactive sessions.ExpertiseLeicester Business School is anacca Approved Learning Partnerwith Gold status and a cimaLearning Quality Partner.The Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the quality ofits teaching and student support.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe department has a strongwork-related bias. You will developan advanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesBanking and Finance mscFinance and Investment msc128 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Management of Human ResourcesMA/PG DipCourse overviewLeicester Business School is aChartered Institute of Personneland Development (ciPD)Approved Centredmu has been recognised asan outstanding provider of ciPDapprovedprofessional courses formore than 20 years. This coursewill develop your knowledge andskills in core areas of HumanResource Management (hrm)to help you start or further yourcareer as a hr professionalYou will acquire the underpinningknowledge to enable you to worktowards professional membershipof the Chartered Institute ofPersonnel and Development (ciPD),the UK’s leading professionalbody for all hr practitionersYou will have the opportunityto undertake a consultancyplacement during the courseMA top-up, part-time only, one year.See part-time course for detailsCourse modulesThrough the course you gain theunderpinning knowledge to supportyour future progression to anappropriate level of professionalmembership of the ciPD.The course includes:Designing, Delivering andEvaluating Learning andDevelopment ProvisionDeveloping Skills forBusiness LeadershipEmployee ResourcingHuman Resource Managementin ContextInvestigating a Business Issuefrom an hr PerspectiveLeading, Managing andDeveloping PeopleResearch Methods andDissertation (MA students only)Optional modules include:Employment RelationsHuman Resource Managementin a Legal ContextInternational HumanResource ManagementTeaching and AssessmentModules include formallectures, tutorials, workshops,and interactive sessions.ExpertiseThe department has a strongreputation for research excellencein international and comparativehrm and industrial relations.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Graduate CareersOrganisations are increasinglyrecognising the value andcompetitive advantage to begained from the effective support,development and managementof their human capital. hrm is ahighly respected profession and isrecognised as a strategic businesspartner in the boardroom able tomake a clear contribution to ongoingnational and international businesssuccess. hrm represents a dynamic,demanding and highly rewardingcareer choice for those with aninterest in people and businessmanagement.The course will provide you withprofessional underpinning knowledgewhich enables you to progressyour career in hrm. Full charteredmembership of the ciPD can beachieved through the demonstrationand assessment in the workplaceof the skills, knowledge andbehaviours appropriate to your hrrole. The three professional grades ofmembership are:Associate (Assoc ciPD)Chartered Member(Chartered mciPD)Chartered Fellow(Chartered fciPD)For more information about thegrades please visit cipd.co.ukSimilar CoursesInternational Businessand Human ResourceManagement mscInternational Business andManagement mscKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:The minimum entry requirementfor the MA is a good Honoursdegree or equivalent in arelevant business or hrsubject. No work experiencerequired. The minimum entryrequirement for the PG Dip isa ciPD-recognised Certificatein Personnel Practice (CPP),Certificate in Training Practice(ctP) or another ciPD Level3 qualification with at leastone year’s work experience(for non-degree holders) ata suitable level in an hr/personnel function or relatedrole. Subject to university APLrules module exemptions willbe considered for anyoneholding equivalent recognisedpostgraduate qualificationsEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldbusiness and lawPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.129

Management sTudiesCertificate/Diploma (cms/dms)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Certificate: one year part-timeDiploma: further one year part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:All applicants are considered onthe basis of their qualificationsand work experienceExceptionally, if you don’t haveacademic qualifications, buthave appropriate professionalor managerial experience, youmay be admitted to both cmsand the dms courses if you areconsidered capable of contributingto and benefiting from them. Youmay be required to undertakesome pre-course work and/orattend an interview beforefinal acceptanceEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each componentCourse modulesStudents come from a widerange of roles in both private andpublic sectors, bringing together abreadth and depth of managerialknowledge and experience.The CMS course structure isas follows:Financial PlanningManaging OperationsMarketing and CustomerServices ManagementManaging PeopleThe DMS course is:cms applicants should normallyhold a relevant btec hnd orequivalent qualification. Youshould also currently be ina managerial role or traineemanagerial role that will enableyou to contribute to and benefitfrom the course, i.e. you shouldbe in a role which involves youmanaging/supervising people,and/or managing operationsor resourcesdms applicants should normallyhave completed the dmu cms,or the equivalent at anotherrecognised institution, i.e. haveaccumulated 30 cats points atundergraduate level and 30 pointsat postgraduate levelConsideration will also be givenif you hold a good Honoursdegree from a British university,a recognised equivalent overseasqualification, membership ofan approved professional body,or some other acceptablequalificationYou should also have practicalexperience of management andcurrently be in a managerial rolethat will enable you to contributeto and benefit from this advancedlevel postgraduate course. Youshould have first-hand experienceof managing people, financialplanning and managing operationsSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThese courses provide cost-effectivequalifications for first line andmiddle managers, enabling therealisation of high quality employmentopportunities.The Graduate Certificate inManagement Studies (cms) leadsonto the Postgraduate Diploma inManagementStudies (dms)If you successfully complete thedms you can progress to theMBA and gain a mba in onefurther year’s part-time study.These are also ideal if you arefrom a technical backgroundand now in a managerial roleand are seeking a sound overallunderstanding of the principlesand practices of managementStrategic ManagementHuman Resource ManagementMeasuring OrganisationalPerformanceIndividual Management Report/Group ConsultancyPlease note students are requiredto take one week off work for theconsultancy week.Teaching and AssessmentAttendance is required forone afternoon and one eveningper week.Assessments may be individualor group, and will take the formof projects, presentations, andwritten reportsExpertiseThe course is taught by a strongteam of experienced tutors.Additionally our £35 millionHugh Aston Building offers stateof-the-artteaching and computerlab facilities.Graduate CareersMany participants achievepromotion during or shortly aftercompleting the Certificate andDiploma courses.Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscProject Management mscExecutive MBA130 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Management of Human ResourcesMA/PG Dip (part-time)Course overviewLeicester Business School is aChartered Institute of Personneland Development (ciPD)Approved Centredmu has been recognised asan outstanding provider of ciPDapprovedprofessional courses formore than 20 years. This coursewill develop your knowledgeand skills in core areas of hrmto help you start or further yourcareer as a hr professionalYou will acquire the underpinningknowledge to enable you to worktowards a professional grade ofmembership of the ciPD hrCourse modulesModules include:Designing, Delivering andEvaluating Learning andDevelopment ProvisionDeveloping Skills forBusiness LeadershipEmployee ResourcingHuman Resource Managementin ContextInvestigating a Business Issuefrom a hr PerspectiveLeading Managing andDeveloping PeopleManaging Employment RelationsHuman Resource Management ina Legal ContextResearch Methods andDissertation (MA students only)Teaching and AssessmentModules include formal lectures,tutorials, workshops, and interactivesessions. Classes evening orday/eveningPG DipSeptember 2013–June 2014September 2014–June 2015MASeptember 2013–June 2014September 2014–June 2015June 2015–January 2016MA Top-upSeptember 2013–September 2014ExpertiseThis course will enhance yourexpertise in professional activitiesrelated to Employee Resourcing,Employee Developments, EmployeeRelations and Employment Law.You will gain experience in practicalproblem solving informed by leadingedge theory and research.Graduate CareersOrganisations are increasinglyrecognising the value andcompetitive advantage to begained from the effective support,development and managementof their human capital. hrm is ahighly respected profession and isrecognised as a strategic businesspartner in the boardroom able tomake a clear contribution to ongoingnational and international businesssuccess. hrm represents a dynamic,demanding and highly rewardingcareer choice for those with aninterest in people and businessmanagement.Full Chartered Membershipof the ciPD can be achievedthrough the demonstration andassessment in the workplace of theskills, knowledge and behavioursappropriate to the hr role you hold.The three professional grades ofmembership are:Associate (Assoc ciPD)Chartered Member(Chartered mciPD)Chartered Fellow(Chartered fciPD)For more information about thegrades please visit cipd.co.ukKey InformationDuration:Two years part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School, (dmu)Start date:September 2013Entry requirements:Either a degree in a businessrelatedsubject with a minimumof a good Honours degree, or aCIPD Foundation or AdvancedCertificate or Diploma withappropriate experience,expected to be currentlyworking in a role relatedto human resourcesNon-graduates who possesseither a ciPD Foundation orIntermediate qualification orequivalent are encouraged toapply. Based on an assessmentof your qualifications andprofessional experience, youwill then be counselled as tothe appropriate qualificationroute. Some applicants with aFoundation Certificate or Diploma(e.g. Certificate or Diploma inHR Practice or Certificate orDiploma in Learning andDevelopment Practice) may havea sufficiently strong experientialprofile to progress directlyto the advanced levelEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each componentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessbusiness and lawSimilar CoursesInternational Businessand Human ResourceManagement mscSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.131

Marketing ManagementMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, up to six yearspart-time (day-time classes only)Location:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 daytimeclasses onlyEntry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, in any subjectEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThe exciting world of marketingis both popular and challenging,offering many fascinating, lucrativejob opportunities. However, it isincreasingly competitive and so,now more than ever, employersdemand highly qualified, professionalmarketers. This leading-edge,internationally recognised course isdesigned to deliver that crucial levelof expertise for successful careers inmarketing worldwide.This is a one year full-time specialistmaster’s degree for those with littleor no previous work experience orqualifications in marketing. Manyapplicants use this as a careerentry, or career change, courseand come from more generalbusiness backgrounds or fromother disciplines i.e. finance, thearts, computing, engineering andarchitecture. Applications arewelcomed from students from anysubject background. The courseis designed to help those with noprevious experience to pursue acareer in marketing. The main aimsof the course are therefore to:Equip you with the knowledgeto embark upon a career inmarketing and to understandthe key marketing issues facingorganisations todayEnable you to develop marketingexpertise which can be appliedin different contexts and canenhance multiple career pathsboth in business and nonbusiness(e.g. public sector, notfor-profit)areasOffer an opportunity for bothpersonal and professionaldevelopment which is useful notonly for any marketing position,but also in a wider, lifelonglearning framework. If you alreadyhave marketing or businessqualifications, you shouldconsider our Strategic MarketingMSc (see page 140)Course modulesThe course starts with an inductionwhich introduces the course team,the modules to be studied, and thebusiness skills required both for thecourse and a career in marketing.This course develops in-depthknowledge and expertise in themany different aspects of marketingwhile also exploring how marketinginteracts with the other functionalareas within organisations. You willlearn to analyse markets, to applymarketing theories to differentsituations, to solve businessproblems and to identify marketingopportunities. You will also gaindifferent perspectives of marketing’srole within organisations. You willtake a number of core (compulsory)modules which cover key marketingfunctions and introduce otheraspects of business.Marketing Theory andPractice introduces the keyareas of marketing, buildingthe foundation for morein-depth studyConsumer Culture andBehaviour explores individuals asconsumers in today’s society andthe importance of understandingtheir behaviour when formulatingmarketing strategyMarketing Research in Practicecovers how marketing decisionmakingis supported by detailedmarket information, and thetechniques employed to gatherand assess that informationAccounting for Managerscovers the financial contextin which marketing activitiesare set. This module will helpmarketers to understandessential financial informationManaging Advertising andCommunications gives athorough grounding in allaspects of promotional activity,especially integrated marketingcommunications, and thedevelopment and managementof advertising campaignsSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld132 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Research Methods forMarketers develops researchand analysis skills for an indepthunderstanding of marketsand for the final projectManagement Study Supportis a practical modulewhich teaches advancedcommunication and study skillsto support you while studyingat master’s level and to equipyou with essential skills for asuccessful careerYou then choose two furthermodules – one of which may befrom another business discipline.Typicalmodules include:Applied International MarketingCreative Action in InternationalOrganisationsDirect and Digital MarketingManaging Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictProject ManagementManaging OrganisationalChangeStrategic e-marketingCreative Brand StrategyDuring the final semester, Juneto September, you will complete amarketing analysis project on anarea of your choice. These projectsare valuable aids to demonstratingyour expertise to future employers.Additional professionalqualificationsIf you successfully completethe elective Direct and DigitalMarketing module you will benefitfrom significant exemptions forthe Certificate in Direct and DigitalMarketing principles awarded by theInstitute of Direct Marketing (idm).Most of our students opt to takethe additional exam required andleave with this professional standardcertificate alongside their marketingdegree. Visit theidm.com formore information.The De Montfort UniversityAdvertising and Public RelationsManagement msc, MarketingManagement msc, StrategicMarketing msc are three of a smallnumber of marketing courses inthe UK that are accredited by TheChartered Institute of Marketing(cim) for a Dual Award. This DualAward means that while you arestudying for your qualificationyou also have the opportunity towork towards achieving the cimProfessional Diploma in Marketingas part of your degree programme,enabling you to graduate withan enhanced qualification that issought after by employers.This additional professionalqualification makes you moremarketable by distinguishing youfrom other candidates and isanother important step in yourcareer development.In addition, with appropriate workexperience you will be eligible tojoin The Chartered Institute ofMarketing with associate or memberstatus and signatory letters acimor mcim.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, more informalseminars, tutorials, workshops,discussions and e-learningpackages. You will also be expectedto undertake independent studyand research.Assessment is usually through acombination of individual and groupwork, presentations, essays, reportsand exams. Please note that allclasses are held during the daytime,we do not run separate eveningclasses for the part-time mode.ExpertiseYou will be taught by highlyexperienced academics who alsoconduct leading-edge research andcommercial consultancy projects inmany marketing fields.The breadth of our staff expertisemeans that the department cancover a wide range of marketingactivities while also allowing staffto specialise in their own, particularmarketing areas.The department supervises anumber of PhD research studentsand marketing staff regularly publishin academic journals, and writebooks and industry reports.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-theartteaching and computerlab facilities.Graduate CareersMarketing is a vital businessfunction and the quality of anorganisation’s marketing is oftenresponsible for its success or failure.Employers of all types and sizes inall sectors therefore require skilledmarketers for creative and seniorroles worldwide. Past students ofour marketing master’s degreesare now working very successfullyin large multinational organisationsand in medium-sized entrepreneurialbusinesses, typically in roles suchas brand management, marketingcommunications, market research,customer service management,e-marketing and sales.Similar CoursesAdvertising and PublicRelations Management mscStrategic Marketing msccim ProfessionalDiploma in Markeringbusiness and law133

Master of Business AdministrationMBAbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013, January 2014Entry requirements:You should have been workingin a management-level jobfor two years and have agood Honors degree (in anydiscipline), or an equivalentoverseas qualificationor an equivalentprofessional qualificationand two years’ full-time(or equivalent pro-rata)work experienceEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/mbaCourse overviewA leading-edge careerdevelopment course forpractising managers seeking totake their strategic managementskills to a higher levelMore than 20 years experienceof mba delivery within a highlyrespectable business schoolThe choice between anin-company project and atraditional dissertation offersfirst-hand experience of strategicmanagement consultancy withina UK company or organisationA competitively priced mbaCourse modulesThe mba brings to the fore currentthinking in management educationand will develop critical thinkerswith effective problem solving skillsat managerial level. Core modulesbroaden and critically examinekey business and managementfundamentals, equipping you with theability to think conceptuallyand holistically.Core modules are:Strategic Management I and iiCorporate PerformanceManagementUnderstanding ContemporaryOrganisationsMarkets and MarketingResearch MethodologyYou will also undertake two optionalmodules, from a comprehensivelist including topics such as ProjectManagement, Risk Management,Entrepreneurship and Innovation,allowing for focus in a particularfield such as finance, hrm ormarketing, or a more generalmanagement focus.The final stage of the course iseither a dissertation or an In-CompanyProject. The In-Company Projectis an alternative to the traditionalresearch-based dissertation andoffers the challenging opportunityto complete a 12-week strategicmanagement project based ina UK company or organisation.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will involve a mix of formallectures, tutorials, seminars andguest speakers.Assessment will be balancedacross the whole course andwill involve group and individualcoursework assignments,presentations and exams.ExpertiseA particular feature of the mba willbe to take part in a state-of-the-artcomputer-driven business simulationexercise which will draw manyaspects of learning together.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe mba is an internationallyrecognised career enhancementcourse for practising managers,which adds value to participants andcurrent or future employers.Similar CoursesMaster of BusinessAdministration (Finance)MBA (Finance)International Business andManagement mscSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld134 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Master of Business AdministrationExecutive MBA (part-time)Course overviewThe Executive mba builds on ourlong history of successful and highlyregarded mbas. The ExecutiveMBA is intended for ambitiousmanagers who wish to developand enhance their management,strategy and leadership capabilities,build networks, and broadentheir knowledge from our leadingresident experts. Collaborativelearning, excellent facilities andinternationally recognised researchapplied to teaching representcore characteristics and makethis Executive mba a unique andtransformational experienceA leading-edge careerdevelopment course for practisingmanagers seeking to developtheir strategic management skillsOver 20 years experienceof mba deliveryA competitively priced mbaCourse modulesThe mba builds on current thinkingin management education to developcritical thinkers with effectiveproblem solving skills. Core modulesexplore and critically examinekey business and managementfundamentals, equipping you withthe ability to think conceptuallyand holistically.First year core modules include:Managing Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictThe course incorporates personalreflective learning and a dissertation.Constructed in block study format,with the needs of busy managersin mind. The first year runs fromOctober to July and involvesattendance for 12 Friday andSaturday sessions plus a furtherfour days for induction and exams.The second year starts in thefollowing October and involves fourFriday and Saturday sessions untilDecember. The remainder (endingin Sept) involves supported selfstudyfor the specialist ExecutiveMBA dissertation.Direct entry to year twoIf you have a Postgraduate Diplomain Management Studies, orequivalent, there is the possibility ofbeing accredited for prior learningand joining the course in thesecond year.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching combines a mixture offormal lectures and more informalseminars, tutorials, workshops andpresentations, supported by onlinelearning and e-library facilities.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Key InformationDuration:Two years part-time by block studyLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:A good Honours degree(in any discipline), or anequivalent international orprofessional qualificationA minimum of two years’management experienceEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/mbabusiness and lawCorporate PerformanceManagementStrategic Management I and iiMarkets and MarketingGraduate CareersAn internationally recognisedcareer enhancement course forexperienced managers.Understanding OrganisationalBehaviourResearch MethodologySecond year specialist modulesmay include:Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscProject Management mscManaging Organisational ChangeEntrepreneurship and InnovationRisk ManagementCustomer RelationshipManagementSuitaBLe for applicants from:Project ManagementEUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.135

Master of BusinessAdministration (Finance) MBA (Finance)business and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should be a middle manager,and have:An undergraduate degree inany discipline, with a minimumpass of a good Honours degreeor an equivalent overseasqualificationor an equivalentprofessional qualificationand two years full-time workexperience at management levelEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewThe Leicester Business SchoolMBA is a leading-edge careerdevelopment programme forpractising managers fromaround the worldThe success of our mba is builtupon the research and teachingstrengths of Leicester BusinessSchool combined with theinternational business experienceof participantsThe mba (Finance) concentrateson current thinking in managementand financial education, fosteringan integrated approach to learning,reflecting the increasingly holisticnature of a manager’s role in today’ssociety. It aims to develop yourstrategic management skills in anorganisational context. The coursebalances theoretical analysis withpractical application, developing acritical and questioning approachto the conceptual underpinnings ofmanagement and finance.A survey of past and present mbastudents has indicated that as wellas being ‘mind-expanding’, ‘fun’ and‘relevant’, one of the strengths of thecourse is considered to be the qualityof the participants, and the subsequentnetwork of support created. LeicesterBusiness School seeks to maintainthe quality of applicants andrecognises the importance ofnetworking within each cohort.Course modulesThis mba brings current thinking inmanagement and financial educationto the fore and will develop criticalthinkers with effective problemsolving skills at managerial level.Core modules broaden andcritically examine key businessand management fundamentals,equipping you with the ability tothink conceptually and holistically.The core modules will comprise:Strategic Management IUnderstanding ContemporaryOrganisationsMarkets and MarketingCorporate PerformanceManagementStrategic Management iiResearch MethodologyYou will also undertake two optionalmodules, allowing you to focus onthe area of finance.:Risk ManagementStrategic and FinancialDecision-makingInternational FinanceMergers and AcquisitionsAdditionly you will undertakeweekly workshops on criticalskills throughout the course.Further to the taught element of thecourse you will also be expected toundertake either a traditional research-based dissertation or a 12-weekstrategic management in-companyproject based at a UK company ororganisation. These must be based on atopic that will link strategic managementto the area of financial management.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, informal seminars,tutorials, workshops, discussions ande-learning packages. Assessment willusually be through a combination ofindividual and group work, presentations,essays, reports and exams.ExpertiseA particular feature of the mbaFinance will be to take part in a stateof-the-artcomputer-driven businesssimulation exercise which will drawmany aspects of learning together.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Graduate CareersMBA students are in demand andit is the aim of Leicester BusinessSchool to link your underlyingbusiness knowledge to crucialgeneric skills such as the ability tocommunicate, to lead teams andto achieve deadlines in aself-driven manner.Similar CoursesMaster of BusinessAdministration (mba)International Business andManagement msc BusinessInternational Business andFinance msc136 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Project ManagementMScCourse overviewProject management has developedover the last 35 years as bothan academic discipline and as aprofession. This new specialistmaster’s degree should appeal to anyprofessional involved in the deliveryof major projects.Traditionally, project managementhas been practised in constructionand civil engineering contexts,but many organisations acrosscommercial and public sectorsare increasingly defining majoractivities as projects and usingproject management techniques.New product development, changemanagement, software developmentand event management areexamples of the type of projectsbenefiting from a structuredmanagement approach.Course modulesFirst semester:Project Management15 credits (core module)Business in Action15 credits (core module)Research Methodology15 credits (core module)Risk Management15 creditsSecond semester:Project A or B 30 credits(or two elective modules)Third semester:Project C 60 credits(in-company project)orProject D 60 credits (dissertation)Projects A, B and C will be practicalwork-based assignments, usinghigh profile project cases or yourown workplace. They can eitherbe three separate smaller projectsor three phases of the samelarge scale project. Project D is amore traditional research-baseddissertation if you have aspirationsto progress to doctoral-level study.While you are free to choose eitherproject C or D in the third semester,you must choose either project A orB in the second semester. In additionin the second semester you will beable to choose two elective modules.The following is the list of examplesof 15-credit electives that you maybe able to choose from:Critical Perspectives inDesign ManagementStrategic Design forCompetitive AdvantageDesign as a StrategicBusiness ToolDesign ProcessesEntrepreneurship and InnovationManaging Organisational ChangeManaging Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictCustomer RelationshipManagementTeaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, informal seminars,tutorials, workshops, discussions ande-learning packages. Assessment isusually a combination of individualand group work, presentations,essays, reports and projects.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersCareer opportunities withinproject management are varied.This fast-growing managementdiscipline provides opportunitiesin the private and public sectorsincluding industries such as culturalevents, construction, finance,pharmaceuticals, transport and largescale government projects.Similar CoursesInternational Business andManagement mscManagement Studies(cms/dms) Certificate/DiplomaKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013, January 2014Entry requirements:You should hold a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, in any subject.Work experience is desirablebut not essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldbusiness and lawPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.137

Public FinanceMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Applicants will normallyhold a good Honours degreefrom a British University(or overseas equivalent)in an accounting, finance,banking or economics-relatedsubject, or a professionalqualification deemed to beof equivalent standingEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessCourse overviewThis programe is designed forgraduates from a wide range ofdisciplines such as accounting,finance, public administration andother natural sciences who wishto develop an understanding ofpublic finance and to differentiatethemselves from other candidatesin the employment market. It is alsorelevant to all those professionalsemployed in the field of Financewho want to enhace their careerprospects; as well as for all thoseseeking careers in higher educationand research.The aim of the programme is tobalance theoretical analysis withpractical application to develop acritical approach to the conceptualunderpinnings of the field ofpublic finance. To achieve this,the programme consists of eightcore taught modules that criticallyexamine areas such as:Current national and internationaldevelopments in public financeand in financial marketsThe role and functions of thebanking/financial institutions andvarious participantsThe role of governments andstate institutions in finance andtreasury management includingtheir applied aspectsAn examination of financialcrises and governmentpolicy responsesIssues relevant to financial andbanking regulation, supervisionand complianceCourse modulesSemester OneFinancial Markets and InstitutionsCorporate FinancePublic FinanceResearch MethodsManagement Study SupportSemester TwoEconometricsPublic Private InterfaceGlobalisationInternational Taxation PoliciesDissertation Study SupportDissertationTeaching and AssessmentModules include formallectures, tutorials, workshops,and interactive sessions.ExpertiseLeicester Business School is anacca Approved Learning Partnerwith Gold status and a cimaLearning Quality Partner.The Department of Accounting andFinance received the best possibleresults from the Government’s mostrecent Quality Assurance Agency(QAA) assessment for the quality ofits teaching and student support.Our £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldTo emphasise the holistic learningexperience of the programme, thedissertation serves as the linchpinmodule pulling together financerelatedissues and generic skills suchas critical analysis, problem solving,time management and the capacityfor self-managed learning.Graduate CareersThe Department of Accountingand Finance has a strong workrelatedbias, offering professional,postgraduate and undergraduatecourses. You will develop anadvanced understanding ofaccounting and finance issuesfor the private and public sectors,both nationally and internationally,enhancing your career prospectswith key financial skills sought afterby many organisations.Similar CoursesBanking and Finance mscFinance and Investment msc138 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Risk ManagementMScCourse overviewRisk management has developedover the last 20 years both as anacademic discipline and profession. Itis relevant to all aspects of industry,commerce, consultancy and thepublic sector and is of importanceto those with a variety of careeraspirations or backgrounds, suchas accountants, project managers,insurers, chartered surveyors,health care professionals, lawyers,bankers, auditors, health and safetyprofessionals, and engineers.This course is designed to appealto a broad risk management bodyand recognises the inter-disciplinarynature of the subject.There is an increased recognitionthat risk needs to be managedand not simply avoided, which hasa major impact on organisationalstrategy. In turn, this is accompaniedby increased risk regulation whichhas created a dynamic employmentmarket for those managers with thenecessary qualifications, trainingand skills.You may also make progress withprofessional qualifications, as thecourse attracts exemptions fromthe Institute of Risk Management(irm) exams. In addition you willgain affiliate membership of theAssociation of Insurance andRisk Management (airmic)while studying at LeicesterBusiness School.Course modulesFirst semesterRisk ManagementBusiness Continuity andCrisis ManagementBusiness in ActionResearch MethodsSecond semesterManaging Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictInternal Control and AuditPlus two electives from:International FinanceProject ManagementStrategic and FinancialDecision-makingCorporate Social Reportingand Governanceor, instead of two electives:Project on Professional Issues inRisk ManagementThird semesterDissertation orin-company projectThe in-company project option is analternative to the traditional researchbaseddissertation and offers achallenging opportunity to completea 12-week project based in a UKcompany or organisation.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching will be delivered throughformal lectures, informal seminars,tutorials, workshops, discussions,visiting speakers and e-learningresources. Assessment is usually acombination of individual and groupwork, presentations, essays, reportsand projects.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThere is evidence that careeropportunities in risk managementhave increased for both those aboutto embark on a career or thoseseeking to enhance an existingcareer. If anything, recent eventsin the banking and oil industries,for instance, have enhanced theimportance of risk management.Similar CoursesProject Management mscKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two yearspart-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should hold a goodhonours degree, or an overseasequivalent, in any subject. Workexperience is desirable butnot essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessbusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.139

Strategic MarketingMScbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, up to six yearspart-time, daytime classes onlyLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, in marketing orin business or managementwith substantial marketingcontent. Applications frommature students without theformal academic qualificationsbut with significant marketingmanagement experience wilbe considered on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:Leicester Business SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/businessSuitaBLe for applicants from:Course overviewMarketing is an exciting, popularprofession and there is fiercecompetition for the best jobs. Allorganisations can benefit fromtop-class marketing so there is awide variety of great opportunitiesfor talented individuals with the rightskills. This degree will develop yourexpertise in leading-edge marketingapplications and give you acompetitive advantage over other jobapplicants and future colleagues.This is a specialist master’sdegree for students with existingqualifications in marketing orbusiness and/or substantialmarketing experience. If you havelittle or no previous marketingexperience or qualifications youshould consider our MarketingManagement msc which is a careerentry course.This expert course is designed forthose who want to deepen theirmarketing knowledge and developadvanced skills. It aims to:Equip you with sufficientknowledge to develop andstrengthen your careerin marketingDevelop your expertise in criticaland competitive analysis and inmarketing strategy developmentHelp prepare you for yourcareer with advancedcommunications skillsOffer an opportunity for personaland professional developmentwhich will be useful not just forany marketing positionbut also in a wider, lifelonglearning frameworkThe course is designed to enhanceyour abilities to develop anddeliver successful marketing andcompetitive strategies. Focus withinthe core modules is on strategic andcritically analytical approaches tomarketing. You are expected to havea sound knowledge of marketingtheory already and be committedto a marketing career as well as todeepening your understanding ofstrategic perspectives inthe discipline.Course modulesThe course starts with an inductionin September which introducesthe course team, the modules tobe studied, and the business skillsrequired for both the course andfor a career in marketing.Through exposure to strategicanalysis, advanced marketingresearch and leading-edgecompetitive intelligence youwill improve your understandingof marketing in a competitiveenvironment.This course is grounded in the latesttheory and also has a strong practicalelement. There will be many chancesto apply your knowledge and developthe advanced skills that will helpyou to enjoy a successful marketingcareer. You will take a number ofcore (compulsory) modules.The following are indicative of thesecore modules:Strategic and CompetitiveAnalysis encourages thedevelopment of a criticalapproach towards the strategiesand actions of differing typesof firms. More than 40 differenttools of analysis are exploredand extensively evaluated withthe aim of obtaining a clearunderstanding of when eachshould, and should not, be usedCompetitive Intelligence andInsight Management looks atways that firms can capitaliseon their intelligence efforts,identifies operational issuesand discovers the art of deepdive data collection. Drawing onsignificant research and practicalexperience, the potential forcompetitive intelligence activitiesto inform the decision makingprocess is brought to lifeMarketing Research in Practicelooks at how marketing decisionmaking is supported by detailedmarketing information, and thetechniques employed to gatherand assess that informationEUWorld140 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Managing Advertising andCommunications gives athorough grounding in allaspects of promotional activity,especially integrated marketingcommunications and thedevelopment and managementof advertising campaignsResearch Methods forMarketers develops researchand analysis skills for an indepthunderstanding of marketsin preparation forthe dissertationManagement Study Supportis a practical modulewhich teaches advancedcommunication and study skillsto support you while studyingat master’s level and to equipyou with essential skills for asuccessful career in marketingYou normally choose two furthermodules. The following are typicalof the elective modules offered:Customer RelationshipManagementApplied International MarketingDirect and Digital MarketingManaging Complexity,Uncertainty and ConflictConsumer Culture andBehaviourStrategic e-marketingCreative Brand StrategyDuring the final semester (June–September) you will completea dissertation on a strategicmarketing topic of your choice.Additional professionalqualificationsIf you successfully completethe elective Direct and DigitalMarketing module you willbenefit from significantexemptions for the Certificatein Direct and DigitalMarketing awarded by theInstitute of Direct Marketing(idm). Most of our studentsopt to take the additional examrequired and leave with thisprofessional standard certificatealongside their marketingdegree. Visit theidm.com formore information onthe certificateThe De Montfort UniversityAdvertising and Public RelationsManagement msc, MarketingManagement msc and StrategicMarketing msc are three of a smallnumber of marketing courses inthe UK that are accredited by TheChartered Institute of Marketing(cim) for a Dual Award. This DualAward means that while you arestudying for your qualificationyou also have the opportunity towork towards achieving the cimProfessional Diploma in Marketingas part of your degree programme,enabling you to graduate withan enhanced qualification that issought after by employers.This additional professionalqualification makes you moremarketable by distinguishing youfrom other candidates and isanother important step in yourcareer development.In addition, with appropriate workexperience you will be eligibleto join The Chartered Instituteof Marketing with associate ormember status and signatory lettersacim or mcim.Teaching and AssessmentTeaching is delivered through formallectures, informal seminars, tutorials,workshops, discussions and-learning packages. You will also beexpected to undertake independentstudy and research.Assessment will usually be througha combination of individual andgroup work, presentations, essays,reports and exams.ExpertiseYou will be taught by highlyexperienced academics who alsoconduct leading-edge research andcommercial consultancy projects inmany marketing fields.The breadth of our staff expertisemeans that he department cancover a wide range of marketingactivities while also allowing staffto specialise in their own, particularmarketing areas.The department supervises anumber of PhD research students,and marketing staff regularlypublish in academic journals, andwrite books and industry reports.Additionally, our £35 millionHugh Aston Building offers stateof-the-artteaching and computerlab facilities.Graduate CareersMarketing is a vital businessfunction and the quality of anorganisation’s marketing is oftenresponsible for its success orfailure. Employers of all types andsizes in all sectors therefore requireskilled marketers for creativeand senior roles worldwide. Paststudents of our marketing master’sdegrees are now working verysuccessfully in large multinationalorganisations and in mediumsizedentrepreneurial businesses,typically in roles such as productdevelopment, brand management,marketing communications,market research, customer servicemanagement, e-marketingand sales.Similar CoursesAdvertising and Public RelationsManagement mscMarketing Management msccim Professional Diplomabusiness and law141

Sustainable CommunitiesFoundation Degreebusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:Three years part-timeLocation:Leicester Business School,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:All applications are consideredindividually as students comefrom a range of backgroundswith different academicqualifications and workexperience. Applications frommature students are welcomedEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please contact LeicesterBusiness School informationabout forthcoming university andcchr open days please contactLeicester Business SchoolContact details:Leicester Business SchoolCourse overviewProvides an opportunity to gaina qualification which isrecognised by the Homes andCommunities AgencyOffers career developmentopportunities for people whoare working or intend to work inthe public, private and voluntarysectors, with a particular interestin sustainable communitiesYou may also progress to theBSc/BSc (Hons) HousingStudies enabling you to top-up injust one year (bsc) or two years(bsc (Hons))Course modulesFirst year modules:Introduction toSustainable CommunitiesSociety, Politics and GovernanceOrganisations andProfessional SkillsSecond year modules:Capacity Buildingand CommunitiesPeople and the EnvironmentSocial Enterprise and LocalEconomic DevelopmentThird year modules:Teaching and AssessmentThis can include lectures, moreinformal seminars, group workshopsand individual tutorials. Assessmentis through a variety of coursework,including reports based on workrelatedor local issues, essaysand presentations. The first yearis taught jointly with the FoundationDegree in Housing, Communitiesand Regeneration.ExpertiseThe course benefits from beingwithin the Centre for ComparativeHousing Research (cchr),the regional centre for housingeducation but also with expertisedrawn from across the university.Additionally, our £35 million HughAston Building offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe course is relevant to a rangeof careers in housing, planning,regeneration, economic developmentand the environment.Similar CoursesHousing, Communities andRegeneration Foundation DegreeHousing StudiesBSc/BSc (Hons)T: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/cchrHousing, Planningand RegenerationNeighbourhoods andSocial ControlDelivering SustainableCommunitiesA key feature of the course will beenabling you to gain the genericskills required for roles in the deliveryand management of sustainablecommunities, such as projectmanagement, communication andpartnership working.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld142 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

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Business Law/LawLLMbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time; a range of otherllm’s can also be studied over twoyears by distance learningLocation:Leicester De Montfort Law School,De Montfort UniversityStart Date:September 2013Entry Requirments:You should generally have agood Honours degree in law,an international equivalentor professional qualification.No work experience is required.In exceptional cases, applicantswithout a related degree butwith extensive legal experiencewill be consideredEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContacts Details:Leicester De MontfortLaw SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldcourse overviewGraduates from a legal backgroundcan enhance their skills and improvetheir employability as commercial ornon-commercial lawyers.This flexible llm course gives youthe opportunity to study for a generalmaster’s degree in law. The courseis suitable for graduates seeking toundertake a period of postgraduatestudy in order to:Improve their academic profileEnhance their career prospectsChange careerIt is possible to obtain a namedllm award in Business Law. Forthis, it is necessary to study optionalmodules with a business emphasisto the value of 60 credits, and writea dissertation with a business theme.course modulesThe llm is a year-long course,running from September toSeptember. It begins with aninduction week. There will be a rangeof sessions introducing the course,library resources, the option modules(with a view to assisting you in yourchoice of options), research skillsand general orientation sessions.You will also be allocated a personaltutor. Following induction week, youwill study a series of core of electivemodules, followed by a dissertation,written over the summer period.Terms one and twoDuring the first two terms, you alsoselect a range of 15 or 30-creditoptional modules in accordancewith your interests and needs (wortha total of 90 credits). All modulesinvolve the submission of writtenassignments. Optional modulesmight include:Company Law (30 credits)examines the powers andresponsibilities of companies andtheir directors: corporate liability,corporate borrowing, the status,power and liabilities of directors,shareholder status and protection,corporate reconstruction, andcorporate investigationConsumer Law (30 credits).Who is a consumer? How areconsumers protected and thesafety and quality of productsmonitored? Consumer Lawexamines these issues plusbusiness self-regulation, liabilityfor defective services, tradedescriptions and misleadinginformation, criminal and civil law,and eu consumer lawIndividual Labour Law(30 credits) covers institutionsof labour law and different formsof employment, employmentcontracts, constraints on theemployment relationship,discrimination, termination atcommon law, unfair dismissaland redundancyIntellectual Property Law(30 credits) introduces copyrightand patent law, the exploitationof copyright and patents,confidentiality, trademarksand character merchandisingAspects of Discriminationin Business (15 credits) –the nature of equality andthe rationale for prohibitingdiscrimination in the privatesector, plus sex, race, religious,age, sexuality and disabilitydiscrimination, affirmative actionand the range of contexts inwhich discrimination is prohibited(the provision of goodsand services, housing,employment etc)Civil Liberties in the Workplace(15 credits) covers the legalprotection for the privacy ofthe employee, protection ofwhistleblowers, breach ofconfidence, compulsory dresscodes, freedom of associationand harassmentEU Competition Law 1(15 credits) Introduction toCompetition Law: foundationsof economic theory, Chicago andHarvard Schools; Article 101;Vertical Agreements; Article102; Analysis of complex abusesunder Article 102 includingrefusal to supply and predatorypricing. Comparison with USantitrust law approachto predatory pricing andper se abuses144 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

EU Competition Law 2(15 credits). Mergers; Public lawenforcement of competition law;Private enforcement; Stateaid; CartelsInternational Carriage of GoodsLaw (15 credits) introducesInternational Carriage of Goodsby Sea contracts Charter partiesand bills of lading; Comparativeanalysis of internationalconventions: Hague, Hague Visby,Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules;Marine Insurance; MultimodalTransport; The future ofInternational Carriage – electronicshipping document and ediInternational Exploitation ofIntellectual Property (15 credits)covers the main methods ofpractice and elements of lawin the international exploitationof intellectual property rights,with particular referenceto international licensing ,assignment and distributionagreements and internationalenforcement. Reference willbe made to the internationalIP treaties and internationalcompetition law, for examplethe law relating to internationaltechnology transfer agreements.The module includes a briefexplanation of the internationalstructure of IPRs for exampleCommunity registered designand trade mark so that no priorknowledge of IP is required andthose who have studied domesticlaw at an undergraduate level, orthose who are studying the 30credit IP module on UK law, mayexpand their knowledge to theglobal structure of the law andits exploitationInternational Sales Law (15credits) introduces InternationalSales, fob, cif and Inco terms;Vienna Convention (cisg)application and formation ofcontract; Vienna Convention(cisg) duties, remedies andcomparative analysis; Financeof International Sales andDocumentary Credits; DisputeResolution in InternationalSales-comparative analysisof international arbitrationand international litigationSale and Supply of Goods (15credits) covers he passing ofproperty and risk (title disputes),obligations to the seller andremedies for the breachof contractDissertationFrom week seven, you will alsobegin to prepare a 15,000 worddissertation (worth 60 credits).This provides you with an excellentopportunity to study an aspect ofthe law that is of particular interestto you. This is supported by a nonassessed,six-week Research Skillsmodule and an individual supervisor.The dissertation will be written upduring the summer between Juneand September. In order to obtainthe llm in Business Law it isnecessary to write a dissertation witha business theme.teaching and assessmentA range of teaching and learningmethods will be employed asappropriate to each module. Themethods may include seminars,tutorials, workshops, discussionsand e-learning packages.Assessment is by means ofcoursework and dissertation.expertiseOur £35 million Hugh AstonBuilding offers state-of-the-artteaching and computer lab facilities.graduate careers.Graduate CareersGraduates with a knowledge of lawand legal methodology are open to awide range of careers in fields suchas finance, managementand consultancy.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)Sports Law and Practice llm(distance learning)business and law145

Business LawLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree in law or abusiness-related subject, oran international equivalent orprofessional qualification. Nowork experience is requiredEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesCourse overviewDesigned for business executivesand professionals, particularly forlawyers, accountants, managers,and hr professionalsProvides you with a thoroughgrounding in all aspects ofBusiness LawTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manylegal fieldsCourse modulesThe course offers modules in:Business Law in the UK and eu(core module), Consumer Law,Intellectual Property Law, Law ofHealth and Safety, Company Law,Individual Labour Law, BusinessTaxation, Civil Liberties in theWorkplace, Insolvency Law, and Saleand Supply of Goods.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degreesincluding eu Competition Law andLaw of International Trade.Please visit informadl.com forfurther details.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andlab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 18 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well-respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis career development courseequips you to enter legal and otherwork relating to the operation andregulation of businesses, both withinthe UK and overseas.Similar CoursesInternational Business Lawllm (distance learning)Environmental Law and Practicellm (distance learning)Contact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.comThe llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days during theperiod of study.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThe llm is studied by distancelearning and is fully assessedby coursework.All of the modules Ichose were presented in astimulating manner and theindividual tutors demonstratedenthusiasm for their subjectand could not have beenmore helpful in the supportand guidance offeredT Bollardllm Business Law(distance learning)SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld146 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Employment Law and PracticeLLM (distance learning)Course overviewThis is a career-enhancing coursethat equips graduates to enterlegal and other work that involvesemployment issuesSpecifically designed forprofessionals from a widevariety of backgrounds andorganisations, particularly suitablefor lawyers, hr professionals,company secretaries, ownermanagers and those withHR responsibilitiesTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCourse modulesThe course offers modules inEmployment Law in context in theUK and eu (the core module) EqualOpportunities in the Workplace,Individual Employment Law, PeopleManagement within Organisations,Health and Safety Law, AlternativeDispute Resolution, Civil Liberties inthe Workplace and CollectiveLabour Law.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway,but may choose your remainingoptions from the full range ofmodules available across all our llmdegrees. Please visit informadl.comfor further details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete)although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThe llm is studied by distancelearning and is fully assessed bycoursework and a dissertation.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 19 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis course equips you to enterlegal and other work relating toemployment issues.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)International Business Law llm(distance learning)This llm gives the studentnot only an in-depth studyof Employment Law but alsocritical aspects of humanresource management.This means that theHR professional gainscomprehensive knowledgeof the law which influencesHR policies and practiceswithin a business.Whilst the lawyer gains agreater understanding of thebackground in which certaindecisions may be madeand allows a more holisticapproach to be takenProfessor Debbie LocktonProfessor of employment law,Department of LawKey InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, or an appropriateprofessional qualification. Somebackground knowledge of lawis useful, but a degree in lawis not essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to aPply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.comSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldbusiness and lawPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.147

Environmental Law and PracticeLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, or an appropriateprofessional qualification. Somebackground knowledge of lawis useful, but a degree in law isnot essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.comCourse overviewDesigned for lawyers andnon-legal professionals whoseinterests lie in the environmentalfield, particularly suitable forall professionals who need tomanage and comply with thelatest environmental legislationTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCourse modulesModules may include: Environment,Legal Control and eu Regulations(the core module), Water Pollution,Nuclear Energy and EnvironmentalChallenges, Light Pollution, WasteManagement and ContaminatedLand, Atmospheric Pollution,Biodiversity and Nature ConservationLaw, Law of Health and Safety,Planning Law, Environmental Crime,International EnvironmentalLaw, Noise Pollution andEnvironmental Assessment.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degrees,please visit informadl.com forfurther details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves attendance atoptional study days held at LeicesterDe Montfort Law School for amaximum of nine Saturdaystudy days.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThis is a distance learning courseand is fully assessed by coursework.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with LeicesterDe Montfort Law School hasdeveloped over a period of morethan 19 years and together we offerand deliver high-calibre and wellrespected llm courses.Graduate CareersThis career-enhancing course equipsyou to enter legal and other workrelating to environmental regulationin the UK and overseas.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)International Business Lawllm (distance learning)I have found the coursecontent very interestingand very relevant to mysubsequent career in theWWF. Having a scientificqualification and now alegal qualification has mademe sought after in theenvironmental ngo world– and that was whereI wanted to beSuitaBLe for applicants from:E Salter Greenllm Environment LawDistance learningEUWorld148 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Food LawLLM (distance learning)Course overviewSpecifically designed for lawyersand non-legal professionals withinterests in the food law field,particularly those involved inthe food industryTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCourse modulesThis course offers modules in FoodLaw in the UK and eu (the coreModule), Food Consumer ProtectionLaw, Food Marketing Law and FoodSafety Law.You must select the core Module atleast one 30-credit module from thelist above for this pathway, but maychoose your remaining options fromthe full range of modules availableacross all our llm degrees.Please visit informadl.com forfurther details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days during theperiod of study.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThis llm is studied by distancelearning and is fully assessed bycoursework and dissertation.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with LeicesterDe Montfort Law School hasdeveloped over a period of morethan 19 years and together we offerand deliver high-calibre and wellrespected llm courses.Graduate CareersThis career-enhancing course equipsyou to enter legal and other workrelating to food law in the UKand overseas.Similar CoursesEnvironmental Law and Practicellm (distance learning)International Business Law llm(distance learning)Medical Law and Ethics llm(Distance Learning)Key InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, or an appropriateprofessional qualification. Somebackground knowledge of lawis useful, but a degree in law isnot essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.combusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.149

International Business LawLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree in law or abusiness-related subject, oran international equivalent orprofessional qualification. Nowork experience is requiredEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.comCourse overviewDesigned for business executivesand professionals, particularly forlawyers, accountants, managers, andHR professionals including thosebased in other judiciary.Provides you with a thoroughgrounding in all aspects ofInternational Business Law.Taught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offering extensiveexpertise in many legal fields.Course modulesThe course offers modules in:Business Law in the UK and eu(core module), eu Competition Lawand Law of International Trade.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degreesincluding Consumer Law, IntellectualProperty Law, and Law of Health andSafety. Please visit informadl.comfor further details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days during theperiod of study.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 19 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well-respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis career development courseequips you to enter legal and otherwork relating to the operation andregulation of businesses, both withinthe UK and overseas.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)Environmental Law and Practicellm (distance learning)Teaching and AssessmentThe llm is studied by distancelearning and is fully assessed bycoursework and a dissertation.SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld150 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

International Human Rights LawLLM (distance learning)Course overviewDesigned for business executivesand professionals, particularly forlawyers, accountants, managers,and hr professionals includingthose based in other judiciaryProvides you with a thoroughgrounding in all aspects ofInternational Business LawTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manylegal fieldsCourse modulesThe course offers modules in:International Human Rights Law(core module), Social Justice,International Child Law and ChildSexual Exploitation.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degreesincluding Consumer Law, IntellectualProperty Law, and Law of Health andSafety. Please visit informadl.comfor further details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days during theperiod of study.Teaching and AssessmentThe llm is studied by distancelearning and is fully assessed bycoursework and a dissertation.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 19 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well-respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis career development courseequips you to enter legal and otherwork relating to the human rightsissues, both within the UKand overseas.Similar CoursesEmployment Law and Practicellm (distance learning)Medical Law and Ethics llm(distance learning)Key InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree in law or abusiness-related subject, oran international equivalent orprofessional qualification. Nowork experience is requiredEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.combusiness and lawThe course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each witha postgraduate award.The learning experience at De Montfort hasserved as a significant resource in my careerM. Royce Lynchllm Distance Learning GraduateSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.151

Law Graduate DiplomaGDL/CPEbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time; alsoavailable as a part-time courseLocation:Leicester Institute of LegalPractice (lilP), LeicesterDe Montfort Law SchoolStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a good Honoursdegree in any subject other thanlaw. If you don’t have a first degreebut do have appropriate workexperience, you will be considered,subject to professional bodyrequirementsThe gdl, sometimes referred toas the Common Professional Exam(CPE), is a course that not everyoneis eligible to undertake. The sraand the bsb have set conditionsfor joining the gdl/CPEIt is your responsibility to ensurethat you meet these conditionsT: +44 (0)870 606 2555W: sra.org.ukorT: +44 (0)207 611 1444W: barstandardsboard.org.ukEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:You must apply for the full-time gdlvia the Central Applications Board(cab). This must be done online atlawcabs.ac.ukContact details:Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:Course overviewExcellent facilities within apurpose built building whichincludes an integrated law library,mock courtroom, comprehensiveIT facilities, client interviewingroom and a bookshopCentral UK location and acity-based law schoolTaught by Leicester Instituteof Legal Practice (lilP) staff,offering extensive expertise inmany specialist legal fieldsAdditional online learningsupport provided via dmu’sBlackboard facilityCourse modulesThe gdl begins with a two weekinduction, introducing the principalfeatures of the English legal system,developing legal research skills anddemonstrating the role of informationtechnology in the study of the law.You then study the seven prescribedfoundation subjects:Criminal LawEquity and the Law of TrustsEuropean Union LawProperty LawPublic LawLaw of Contract (Obligations I)Law of Tort (Obligations ii)As stipulated by the SolicitorsRegulation Authority (sra) and BarStandards Board (bsb), you willbe introduced to an additional areaof legal study and are required tosubmit a longer piece of assessedwritten coursework relating to thatarea. If you successfully complete allof the gdl assessments at your firstsitting you will be offered a place onthe lilP Legal PracticeCourse (LPC).Teaching and AssessmentTeaching comprises lectures andtutorials. It is timetabled over twodays of the week, giving you threeteaching free days in the week tospend on preparation, to attendcareers events and to be involved inpro-bono work.The seven foundation subjects areassessed by exams. The Englishlegal system is assessed by a pieceof coursework and the additionalarea of legal study by a 5,000 wordassessed project.You also have to complete anassessed legal researchexercise and two further piecesof assessed coursework.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThis is the conversion course forgraduates in subjects other thanlaw who intend to become solicitorsor barristers. It is recognised by thesra and bsb as satisfying therequirements of the academic stageof training.Similar CoursesLaw Graduate Diplomagdl/CPE (part-time)On the Graduate Diplomain Law the staff wereexceptionally supportive.The resources availableto students were verycomprehensive. I had agreat time at dmu andmade many lifelong friendsJon Lovegdl studentEUWorld152 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Law Graduate DiplomaGDL/CPE (part-time)Course overviewExcellent facilities within apurpose built building includean integrated law library, mockcourtroom, comprehensive ITfacilities, a bookshop andcoffee shopAdditional online learning supportvia dmu’s Blackboard facilityPart-time course suitablefor students with work andfamily commitmentsComprehensive administrativesupport provided by ileX TutorialCollege, one of the largestproviders of open and distancelearning legal courses in the UKCourse modulesThe gdl begins with an induction,introducing the principal featuresof the English legal system,developing legal research skills anddemonstrating the role of informationtechnology in the study of the law.You then study and areassessed on the seven prescribedfoundation subjects:Criminal LawEquity and the Law of TrustsEuropean Union LawProperty LawPublic LawLaw of Contract (Obligations I)Law of Tort (Obligations ii)As stipulated by the SolicitorsRegulation Authority (sra) and BarStandards Board (bsb), you will alsobe introduced to an additional area oflegal study and be required to submita longer piece of assessed writtencoursework relating to that area. Ifyou successfully complete all thegdl assessments at your first sittingyou will be offered a place on thelilP Legal Practice Course (LPC).Teaching and AssessmentLectures are available to listen toonline. Teaching sessions are heldover five study weekends in the firstyear and four study weekends in thesecond year. In addition to attendingthe study weekends you are requiredto submit assignments for marking.The seven foundation subjects areassessed by exams. The EnglishLegal System is assessed by a pieceof coursework and the additionalarea of legal study by a 5,000 wordproject. You also have to complete anassessed legal research exercise andtwo further pieces of coursework.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThis is the conversion course forgraduates in subjects other thanlaw who intend to become solicitorsor barristers. It is recognised by thesra and bsb as satisfying therequirements of the academic stageof training.Similar CoursesLaw Graduate Diplomagdl/CPE (full time)Key InformationDuration:Two years part-time; alsoavailable as a full-time courseLocation:Leicester Institute of LegalPractice (lilP), LeicesterDe Montfort Law SchoolStart date:October 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree in any subjectother than law. If you don’thave a first degree but do haveappropriate work experience, youwill be considered, subject toprofessional body requirementsThe gdl, sometimes referredto as the Common ProfessionalExam (CPE), is a course that noteveryone is eligible to undertake.The sra and the bsb have setconditions for joining the gdl/CPEIt is your responsibility to ensurethat you meet these conditionsT: +44 (0)870 606 2555W: sra.org.ukorT: +44 (0)207 611 1444W: barstandardsboard.org.ukEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For a brochure and applicationpack, please contact ileX TutorialCollege, our partner in the marketingand administration of this courseAlternatively you can completethe application form online attheir websiteContact details:ILEX Tutorial CollegeT: +44 (0)1234 844305W: www.ilex-tutorial.ac.ukbusiness and lawSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.153

Legal Practice CourseLPCbusiness and lawKey InformationDuration:One year full-time; also available asa part-time courseLocation:Leicester Institute of LegalPractice (lilP) LeicesterDe Montfort Law SchoolStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Generally, you should havecompleted the academic stageof your training by obtainingeither a qualifying law degree(a good Honours degree) orthe Graduate Diploma in Law(gdl/CPE) following a firstdegree in a non-law subjectThe Solicitors Regulation Authority(sra) has set conditions for joiningthe LPC. Please contact themdirectly to ensure that you areeligible before applying to dmuT: 0870 606 2555T: +44 (0)1527 504450W: sra.org.ukEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfees forinformationHow to apply:You must apply for the full-timeLPC via the Central ApplicationsBoard (cab).This must be done online atlawcabs.ac.ukContact details:Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/lawCourse overviewExcellent facilities within a newpurpose-built building includean integrated law library, mockcourtroom, comprehensiveIT facilities, a bookshop andcoffee shopStrong pastoral supportIndividual careers adviceand guidanceOpportunities for involvementin an extensive range of probono activitiesIntegrated use of e-learningTaught by staff who are allqualified solicitors offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCompetitive feesCourse modulesThe LPC equips you with theappropriate knowledge, skills andunderstanding of procedures andpractice to embark effectively onthe period of further training withina firm.The course structure includes:stage oneFoundation course: Anintensive introduction to theAdditional AreasCore Practice Areas: BusinessLaw and Practice, Litigation(Criminal and Civil), Property Lawand PracticeAdditional Areas: ProfessionalConduct and Regulation, Taxation,Wills and Administration ofEstates, Solicitors’ AccountsCourse Skills: Advocacy,Interviewing, Writing, Drafting,Practical Legal ResearchStage twoWork-based electives: You choosethree subjects from a range ofcommercial and private clientelectives which include Child Law,Commercial Law, CommercialProperty, Commercial Litigation,Employment Law, MatrimonialPractice, Personal Injury and ClinicalNegligence, Sports and Media Law,and Law and the Elderly Client.Teaching and AssessmentLectures are available tolisten to online.All face-to-face teaching takes placein small groups of around 16–18students, where you will work onrealistic practical exercises. All smallgroup sessions are timetabled overtwo days a week.The Core Practice Areas, Electives,Solicitors Accounts and Wills,and Administration of Estates areassessed by exam. You are alsoassessed in the course skills.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThis one year full-time LPC is acourse of work-based skillstraining for those wishing tobecome solicitors.Similar CoursesLaw llmEmployment Law and Practicellm (distance learning)SuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorld154 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Legal Practice CourseLPC (part-time)Course overviewStrong pastoral supportIndividual careers adviceand guidanceOpportunities for involvementin an extensive range of probono activitiesIntegrated use of ITTaught by staff who are allqualified solicitors offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCompetitive feesComprehensive administrativesupport provided by ileX TutorialCollege, one of the largestproviders of open and distancelearning legal courses in the UKPart-time course suitable ifyou have work and/orfamily commitmentsCourse modulesThe LPC equips you with theappropriate knowledge, skills andunderstanding of procedures andpractice to embark effectively onthe period of further training withina firm.stage oneFoundation course: An intensiveshort introduction to the CoreAreas and Additional AreasCore Areas: Litigation (Criminaland Civil), Property Law andPractice, Business Lawand PracticeAdditional Areas: ProfessionalConduct and Regulation, Taxation,Wills and Administration ofEstates, Solicitors’ AccountsCourse Skills: Advocacy,Interviewing, Writing, Drafting,Practical Legal ResearchStage twoWork-based electives: Youchoose three subjects froma wide range of commercialand private client electiveswhich include: Child Law,Commercial Law, CommercialProperty, Commercial Litigation,Employment Law, MatrimonialPractice, Personal Injury andClinical Negligence, Sports andMedia Law, and Law and theElderly ClientTeaching and AssessmentLectures are available to listen toonline. All face-to-face teachingtakes place in small groups ofaround 16–18 students, where youwork on realistic practical exercises.You will attend the university forface-to-face tuition for a five dayfoundation course at the start ofthe course and then for nine studyweekends in the first year and eightstudy weekends in the second year.You will also have to attend theuniversity to take exams.The Core Practice Areas, Electives,Solicitors Accounts and Wills,and Administration of Estates areassessed by examination. You arealso assessed in the Course Skills.ExpertiseExcellent facilities within a purposebuilt building include an integratedlaw library, mock courtroom,comprehensive IT facilities, abookshop and coffee shopOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe two year part-time LPC isa course of work-related skillstraining for those wishing tobecome solicitors.Similar CoursesLegal Practice Course LPC(full-time)Key InformationDuration:Two years part-time; also availableas a full-time courseLocation:Leicester Institute of LegalPractice (lilP) LeicesterDe Montfort Law SchoolStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Generally, you should havecompleted the academic stageof your training by obtainingeither a qualifying law degree(a good honours degree) orthe Graduate Diploma in Law(gdl/CPE) following a firstdegree in a non-law subjectThe Solicitors Regulation Authority(sra) has set conditions for joiningthe LPC. Please contact themdirectly to ensure that you areeligible before applying to dmuT: 0870 606 2555T: +44 (0)1527 504450W: sra.org.ukEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each componentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For a brochure and application pack,please contact ileX TutorialCollege, our partner in the marketingand administration of this courseContact details:ILEX Tutorial CollegeT: +44 (0)1234 844305W: www.ilex-tutorial.ac.ukbusiness and lawLaw llmSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.155

Legal PracticeLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:One year by distance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:October 2013Entry requirements:You must have alreadycompleted a PostgraduateDiploma in Legal Practice(LPC) or equivalent qualificationEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Applications should be made usingthe Postgraduate application formavailable from the dmu website.It should be submitted along withcopies of an applicant’s references/qualifications, as appropriateContact details:Leicester De MontfortLaw SchoolCourse overviewExcellent facilities within apurpose built building includean integrated law library, mockcourtroom, comprehensive ITfacilities, a bookshop andcoffee shopTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsIntegrated use of e-learning,including access to acomprehensive range ofonline resourcesFlexible distance learning, idealif you are managingother commitmentsCourse modulesModule one: Practical LegalResearch This comprises asix hour seminar on ResearchMethods and two assessedpieces of work: a ResearchMethods assessment, and aDissertation ProposalModule two: Dissertation Anassessed practical researchbaseddissertation in an areaagreed with your supervisorTeaching and AssessmentYou have to attend a six hourseminar on Research Methods at thebeginning of the course. The rest ofthe course takes the form of guidedself-study. Guidance comes throughinteraction with staff via face-to-face,telephone and email communication.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe course provides a route to ahigher qualification for those whohave completed the LPC but havebeen unable to secure a trainingcontract and want to make theirCV more attractive to potentialemployers. It is also suitable forstudents who are in a trainingcontract or have qualified as asolicitor, and wish to develop theirknowledge and skills by undertakingresearch in an area of legal practicerelevant to their work.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)Sports Law and Practice llmT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/lawThe llm in Legal Practice is anideal way for someone who hascompleted the LPC but has notyet secured a training contractto enhance their CV and furtherdevelop their legal research skillsSuitaBLe for applicants from:Sheree PeapleHead of Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolEUWorld156 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Medical Law and EthicsLLM (distance learning)Course overviewSpecifically designed for lawyersand healthcare professionalswith interests in medical lawand ethics, particularly for thoseworking in the healthcare sectorTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCourse modulesThis course offers modules inIntroduction to Medical Law andEthics (the core module), IssuesRelating to the Termination of Life,Issues Relating to the Creation andSaving of Life, Mental Health Law,Expert Evidence, Coroners Law,Consent and Incompetent Patients,Clinical Malpractice I, ClinicalMalpractice ii, Philosophy of HealthCare Law, and Medical Research.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degrees.Please visit informadl.com forfurther details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two anda quarter years in total to complete),although an accelerated route (15months) is available. The distancelearning mode involves optionalattendance at Leicester De MontfortLaw School, for a maximum of nineSaturday study days during theperiod of study.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThis is a distance learning courseand is fully assessed by courseworkand dissertation.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 18 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis career-enhancing course equipsyou to enter legal and other workrelating to medical law and ethics inthe UK and overseas.Similar CoursesInternational Business Law llm(distance learning)Food Law llm(distance learning)Key InformationDuration:Two and a quarter years bydistance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodHonours degree, or overseasequivalent, or an appropriateprofessional qualification. Somebackground knowledge of lawis useful, but a degree in law isnot essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.combusiness and lawFor a distance learning student, I find that thesupport from the academic staff is pertinent forthe student to do well and I am glad that thiskind of support is never lacking in dmuChen Chen Kekllm Medical Law and EthicsDistance learningSuitaBLe for applicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.157

Sports Law and PracticeLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:Two and a quarter yearsby distance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have a goodhonours degree, or overseasequivalent, or an appropriateprofessional qualification. Somebackground knowledge of lawis useful, but a degree in law isnot essentialEnglish language requirements:ielts 6.5 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:For an application pack, pleasecontact Informa Distance Learning,professional partners in marketingand administration of distancelearning llm coursesContact details:Informa Distance LearningT: +44 (0)207 017 5906E: dmu@informa.comW: informadl.comCourse overviewSpecifically designed for lawyersand non-legal professionals withinterest in the field of sports law,particularly those involved insports managementTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsCourse modulesThis course offers modules in TheSports Regulatory Regime andSports Rights (the core module);Commercial Aspects of Sport; Sportand Ethics, Sport, Broadcasting andNew Media; Sports Governance;Representing the Athlete/Player;Event Management; and The SportsParticipant and the Courts.You must select the core module andat least one 30-credit module fromthe list above for this pathway, butmay choose your remaining optionsfrom the full range of modulesavailable across all our llm degrees,please visit informadl.com forfurther details.The llm is studied by distancelearning (normally taking two and aquarter years to complete) althoughan accelerated route (15 months)is available. The distance learningmode involves optional attendance atLeicester De Montfort Law School,for a maximum of nine Saturdaystudy days during the period of study.The course is structured in a waythat allows you to exit it at one ofseveral points, if desired, each with apostgraduate award.Teaching and AssessmentThis is a distance learning courseand is fully assessed by courseworkand dissertation.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Informa Professional Academyworks in partnership with leadingacademic bodies to assist in theprovision of highly specialised andbespoke professional postgraduatedistance learning courses. A strongpartnership with Leicester DeMontfort Law School has developedover a period of more than 18 yearsand together we offer and deliverhigh-calibre and well respectedllm courses.Graduate CareersThis career-enhancing course equipsyou to enter legal and other workrelating to sports law in the UKand overseas.Similar CoursesInternational Business Law llm(distance learning)Employment Law and Practicellm (distance learning)Medical Law and Ethics llm(distance learning)SuitaBLe for applicants from:Teaching staff from Loughborough University’sSchool of Sport and Exercise Sciences contributelectures on the Sports Law and Practice llm studyweekends. The relationship between Loughboroughand De Montfort University reflects their mutualconcern to deliver high quality education in thesports sectorEUWorldProfessor Barrie HoulihanInstitute of Sport and Leisure PolicyLoughborough University158 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

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videosScan here, or visit dmu.ac.uk/hlsstudentsto hear what our students have to say, andfind out more about Health and Life SciencesHealth andLife sciencesFrom an artificial pancreas and skin cancer detection tool, to the socialstudy of Sickle Cell and Thalassemia and dried blood spot analysis,our internationally recognised life-changing research and vibrantlinks with industry shapes and informs our teaching; enhancing youremployability and continued professional developmentHealth and Life Sciences offers a range of innovative,professional and high quality postgraduate courses thatprovide you with the skills and knowledge necessaryto give you a step up in your career.With 100 per cent of Health and Life Sciencespostgraduates seeking to enter employment or furtherstudy being successful after six months of completing theircourse, earning an average salary of £32,685 * our highsuccess rate can give you confidence in the level of ourteaching quality and academic expertise.Our strong links with professional bodies andemployer confederations provide an important partof our quality assurance processes. Many of ourcourses are accredited or endorsed by professionalbodies including the British Psychological Society,Institute of Biomedical Science, National YouthAgency and Nursing and Midwifery CouncilOur dynamic international partnerships andvibrant links with industry are complementedby our direct connection with the government’sPMI2 initiative, to help secure the UK as aleader in international educationOur postgraduates benefit from academic teaching,which directly complements industry experienceinformed by life-changing and world-leading research;ensuring you benefit from developments at thecutting-edge of the subject you are studyingMost of our specialist and experienced,practitioner-based academic staff are actively involvedin internationally recognised research or consultancyactivity; with 129 dedicated postgraduate researchersacross our four schools of study. Research feeds into,shapes and forms our teaching, ensuring we are providinginnovative courses to meet your professional needsWe add new courses in order to meet the dynamicdemands and requirements of the sector; developed incollaboration with managers, practitioners, and cliniciansin industry, our courses are directly applicable toyour employability, equipping you with the skills andknowledge required for some of the fastest growingand lucrative professions and industriesThe majority of our courses can be studied as a flexiblepart-time, blended or distance learning pathways toaccommodate those in employment, or as full-time tosuit undergraduates wishing to progress, as well asinternational students wanting to pursue postgraduatestudy in the UKOur expertise in professional training spans morethan 100 years in Pharmacy and 50 years inYouth and Community expertise; heightening ourestablished reputation for producing postgraduatesof the highest calibreRecent investments of £8 million ensures you benefitfrom state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, industrystandardlaboratories and first-class clinical practicesuites; as well as classrooms and lecture theatres thatare equipped with the most up-to-date technologies,directly preparing you for employmentdmu.ac.uk/hls*Data generated by the DLHE report 2009/10161

Health and life sciencesHEALTH and life sciencesCOURSESAdvanced Biomedical Science msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 170Advanced Health and Professional Practice 172MSc/PG Dip/PG CertApplied Health Studies (Research/Management) 174MA/PG Dip/PG CertClinical Pharmacy msc/Pg dip/PG Cert 176Clinically-Led Commissioning PG Cert 178Criminology and Criminal Justice MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 180Doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice (dccJ) 182Doctorate in Health Sciences (dhsci) 184Education Practice MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 186Environmental Protection PG Dip/BSc (Hons) 188Environmental Quality Management 190MSc/PG Dip/PG CertFoundation in Professional Practice 192PG Cert/BSc (Hons)Health and Community Development Studies 194MA/PG Dip/PG CertHealth Psychology msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 196Intercultural Business Communication 198MSc/PG Dip/PG CertMaster’s in Research msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 200(Applied Health Studies, Criminologyand Criminal Justice, or Social Work)Master’s by Research MA/MSc 202162 DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

Medical Education MA/PG Dip 203Midwifery Practice msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 204Non-Medical Prescribing PG Cert 206Nursing Practice (with nmc Specialist 208Practitioner Qualification) msc/PG Dip(Subject to validation and joint approvalwith the nmc in October 2012–2013)Palliative Care 210MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPharmaceutical Biotechnology 212MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPharmaceutical Quality by Design 214MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPractice Certificate in Independent 216Prescribing for Pharmacists(or part of PG Dip in Clinical Pharmacy)HEALTH and life sciencesPsychological Well-being msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 218Specialist Community Public Health Nursing 220MSc/PG Dip(with nmc scPHN registration as either a Health Visitor or School Nurse)Subject to validation and joint approval with the nmc in October 2012..Theory and Practice of Parenting msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 222Youth and Community Development Studies 224MA/PG Dip/PG CertYouth Work and Community Development 226(with professional qualification) MA/PG DipYouth Work, Health and Community Development(with professional qualification) MA/PG Dipdmu.ac.uk/hls163

Health and life sciencesRESEARCHthat mattersHealth and Life Sciences has a strong and diverseresearch base, with most academic staff involved in researchor consultancy activity. With 129 dedicated postgraduateresearchers across a number of research themes all focusingon improving healthcare, society and individuals lives.Research groups are locatedwithin the four Schools of AppliedSocial Sciences, Allied HealthSciences, Nursing and Midwiferyand Pharmacy. Many of our researchthemes are multidisciplinary andextend beyond individual Schools,and frequently into other faculties.The School of Applied SocialSciences sees research ofworld-leading and internationallyexcellent quality taking place inthe following areas:Centre for Social ActionThis area undertakes research,training and consultancy in the fieldof public participation in health andsocial care. The key focus is onthe realisation of people’s humanrights as enshrined in the UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights. This isachieved through a commitment topartnership working and to the activeinvolvement of people in decisionsconcerning their communities,services and lives. Key areasof our work are:Youth participationPerson-centred servicesPublic and patientinvolvement in researchSocial capital andcommunity cohesionCriminal JusticePolicy and PrACticeStaff with nationally recognisedexpertise in probation, policing,applied criminology and communityand criminal justice, contribute tothis research theme. Research andteaching interests include the work ofthe criminal justice system in generaland more specifically penal policyand practice, especially probationand policing. The group is alsoconcerned with community justice,community engagement in crimeand justice, crime reduction, policeand policing and the contribution ofcriminal justice to public protection.The Division has a high nationalstanding and has developed aninternational profile, with significantresearch work on probation in Europe.Mary SeACole ResearchCentre (MSRC)The msrc provides a basefor ‘diversity-oriented’ research.The Centre works closely withresearchers across the university,and nationally, with an interest inissues of race and ethnicityin health.Particular research concerns includethe delivery of culturally sensitiveand appropriate care in a multi-ethnicsociety, employment opportunitiesand career development of blackand minority ethnic staff, and specificminority ethnic health and socialcare needs.Collaborative working with healthand welfare agencies and communitygroups is a priority, to ensure activedissemination and implementation ofresearch findings in practice and weare active in international networksto promote equality in health and care.164DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

esearchdmu offered me agreatglobalexperiencethat was not availableto me at homeHEALTH and life sciencesTarun Chawla is currently completing thefinal year of his PhD in Pharmacy Researchat dmu, specialising in Cancer Research.After completing his Pharmacydegree in New Delhi he wasapproached directly by dmuProfessor Bob Chaudhuri,who had received Tarun’sdetails via an Education Agentin India. Tarun was impressedby the academics’ “background,expertise and enthusiasm”and decided to apply for anMPhil at dmu, which he laterchanged to a PhD.When he completes hisPhD, Tarun hopes to enterpost-industry studies andwork in a research anddevelopment capacity relatedfor Pharmacy in India, witha specific interest in thefields of Quality Controland Assurance. Tarun believesthat the high standard ofcourse supervisors, the closenature of the research groupsand world-class facilities atdmu have allowed him toexcel with his research aswell as preparing him for hiscareer; “dmu provided allthe resources I have required,including specialist laboratoryequipment”, “I’m feeling wellequippedto enter industrystraight away”.Whilst studying at dmu,Tarun has also managed tovisit many places of interestacross the UK, includingthe Peak District, Cornwalland Blackpool, “I’ve doneeverything; worked hard, foundpart-time work to fit aroundmy studies and found timeto enjoy myself and socialise”If you would like to read moreabout Tarun’s story scan hereor visit dmu.ac.uk/tarundmu.ac.uk/hls165

Health and life sciencesHEALTH and life sciencesParticipation andSocial JusticeMembers of this research groupshare a commitment to participation,social justice, transformation and abelief that all three should permeatethe entire research process.There is a united attempt to applythe following principles to all stagesof a research project:Researchers are committedto social justice and use theirresearch to promote greatersocial equality and justiceThe paradigm places centralimportance on the experiencesof individuals who experiencediscrimination or oppressionResearchers have a responsibilityto respect the rights of peopleInteraction between researcherand participants is essentialand this interaction requiresunderstanding and trustPsychologyResearch GroupThe Psychology Research Groupprizes intellectual curiosity andadventurousness, and a willingnessto wrestle with difficult issues.It aims to foster high quality researchwhich is academically rigorous whichwill yield international recognitionand maximum impact.The Psychology Group exists toshare expertise among members,create strong collaborativerelationships and generate andapply psychological knowledgeacross a range of domains includinghealth, wellbeing, cognition andsocial behaviour. Staff interestscurrently include:Coping and motivational strategiesCognition and mental processingPsychology of healthReproductionResearch GroupThis multidisciplinary grouphas representation from sociology,biomedicine, psychologyand midwifery.Academic staff and researchstudents aligned with theReproduction group have a widerange of research interests relatingto the broad area of reproductiveand women’s health. Researchfunding sources include the esrc,nihr and the charitable sector.Social WorkThe focus is on developing aprogramme based on effectivepartnerships with local, regional andnational organisations concernedwith effective practice in social care.At the core of all our work is abelief that understanding the livesof people who use services is afundamental requirement of highquality research to informimprovements to the services theyreceive and the quality of their lives.The areas of work we arehighlighting at this eventare concerned with:Carers, their experiences,relationships and expectationsof public servicesYoung people, youth justice,children’s rights and modelsof good practiceYoung PeopleResearch GroupThe group has a strong track recordof research and evaluation intoissues affecting the lives of youngpeople and youth services. Our workis focused on the application ofknowledge and research to buildevidence about the challengesfacing young people today andabout effective and creativeapproaches to working with them.We work with public sector, voluntary,faith-based and community-basedorganisations, national and localgovernment departments andresearch bodies that have aninterest in the lives of young people.166 DMU Postgraduate and professional prospectus 2013

esearchThe School of Allied HealthSciences contribute to researchin a laboratory and non-laboratoryenvironment. This includes:BiomediCAl andEnvironmentalHealth GroupThe group is engaged ininterdisciplinary research tounderstand the role of factorssuch as diet and environmentalhazards on human health andhow this can be mitigated throughdiverse approaches. Researchcarried out includes non-invasivediagnosis of kidney damage andthe development of methodologiesfor early diagnosis of disease,particularly diabetic nephropathyand drug-induced nephrotoxicity.Biomolecular TechnologyResearch in the BiomolecularTechnology group focuses on theapplication of molecular technologiesto the biomedical, forensic andpharmaceutical sciences.One of the major themes of thegroup is the development andapplication of novel dna-basedtechniques to the identification andauthentication of medicinal plantsand phytomedicines. Fundamentalresearch on the dna barcodingof plants underpins the designof Pcr primers and microarrayprobes to discriminate target plantsfrom adulterant species. Currentprojects are developing methodsfor the detection and quantificationof adulterants for industrial qualityassurance, and for the identificationof endangered species forbiodiversity protection.Human CommuniCAtionStudiesResearch includes investigatingaspects of normal developmentas well as exploring areas ofspecific speech, language andcommunication needs (slcn)across the lifespan. The groupbrings together staff with expertisein the areas of speech and languagetherapy, linguistics and psychology.The research is frequentlycollaborative with links with colleagueswithin dmu, with other heis andwith colleagues in service settings.Members of the group also haveinternational links with colleaguesin the Department of Audiologyand Speech Sciences, UniversityKebangsaan Malaysia and theAustralian Health WorkforceInstitute (AHWI), The Universityof Melbourne.Social Study of SickleCell and ThalASSemiaSickle Cell research is led by,Professor Simon Dyson, Directorof the research group. The unithas been working with a numberof other experts across the countryto carry out pioneering researchinto sickle cell and the issuesfaced by members of society.The research found that some pupilswith scd miss considerable periodsof time from school and in somecases are not helped by the schoolto catch up with these absences.Prior to this research little was knownabout the impact of sickle cell onthe educational experiences ofyoung people. The research includesall social aspects of the world’sleading genetic conditions, SickleCell Thalassaemia.The Nursing and Midwiferyresearch centre (nmrc) effectivelydraws together research staff inNursing and Midwifery within theareas of pedagogic research,infection control, mental health,service user and carer involvement,sexual health, and midwifery practice.The centre comprises of keymembers including the Head ofResearch for Nursing and Midwiferyand Reader in Nurse Education,a Professor of Clinical Research,a Professor of Nursing, and aProfessor of Palliative Care, twosenior research fellows in nursing,one senior research fellow inmidwifery, two senior lecturers,and a research assistant.The nmrc also has a growingnumber of associate members.The nmrc works collaborativelywith research centres and groupsacross the university, for example;the Mary Seacole Research Centre,the Centre for Social Action, theCentre for Parenting Studies, theThalassaemia and Sickle Cell Unit,the Health Policy Research Unit,the infection control researchcluster, and the reproductivehealth research group.HEALTH and life sciencesdmu.ac.uk/hls167

Health and life sciencesHEALTH and life sciencesThe Leicester School ofPharmacy leads researchin laboratory based fields,and the areas include;Chemistry for HealthThe group members cover:Development and pre-clinicaltesting of anticancer drugsTreatment of industrial wastewater to convert pollutants intoless harmful compound dnaprofiling of natural productsChemical profiling ofnatural productsDried Blood Spot AnalysisDr Sangeeta Tanna and Dr GrahamLawson from the Pharmacy PracticeResearch Group have developedliquid chromatography-massspectrometry based micro-analyticalmethods to identify and quantifytherapeutic drugs present in a5mm diameter blood spot collectedon a sampling card from a fingeror heel prick.The ability to analyse such smallvolumes of blood means that forthe first time drug uptake in sicknewborn babies can be assessedand their clinical care optimised onthe basis of the data obtained thusimproving their treatment. Thesedeveloped analytical methods havebeen applied to dried blood spotsamples obtained from paediatricpatients in University Hospitals ofLeicester nhs Trust (uhl) andSheffield Children’s Hospital andso the impact of this researchon patients currently in care isalready underway.Drs Tanna and Lawson wereawarded the Royal Society ofChemistry – Analytical MethodsPrize 2010 for their research onthe application of dried blood spotanalysis to the improvement ofpaediatric medical care.PharmACeutiCAlTechnologiesThe Pharmaceutical Technologiesgroup has significant expertiseto offer to the pharmaceutical,healthcare and food industries.Driven by innovation, we areinvolved in many aspects of highcalibre research which directlycontribute to the development ofnew products and services. Ourexpertise cover:Drug deliveryPharmaceutical productdevelopmentMaterials scienceManufacturing processes andprocess analytical technologiesAnalytical scienceBiomaterialsMicrobiologyThe research is applicationdriven and is directed towards thedevelopment of new technologiesin healthcare and industry. We areable to solve specific businessproblems, help develop productsand services, and providejob-specific training and workbased learning in PharmaceuticalQuality by Design.PharmACologyThe Pharmacology research Groupuses in vitro and in vivo modelsto investigate the effect of drugson body systems. The researchfocuses in two areas:NeuropharmacologyThe neuropharmacology groupis interested in the action of drugson brain function, with particularreference to how the brain changesstructurally and functionally inresponse to drugs used in thetreatment of psychiatric disordersincluding: depression,schizophrenia, adhd and dementia.Cell signaling inhealth and diseaseThis group investigates theregulation and function ofmammalian cells in the contextof health and disease. The researchinvolves studies on cells in culture,both primary cells and cell lines,and uses a wide variety ofmolecular, cell biology andbiochemical techniques.PharmACy PrACticeInterests are focused on the needsand behaviours of patients in orderto improve the use and effectsderived from medicines. Supportis also provided to primary andsecondary care pharmacistsassociated with developing robustmethods of service evaluation andwith regard to promoting newpharmaceutical care services.Linking cutting-edge laboratoryresearch with the day-to-dayprofessional practice of pharmacy,168 DMU Postgraduate And professional prospectus 2013

esearchwe align our applied researchapproach with policy agendasaimed at improving the qualityof pharmacy practice in primarycare and especially in social careenvironments such as care homes.Our research doesn’t always fallcompletely into one faculty, andwe have a number of researchareas that collaborate acrossthe university:Health PolicyResearch UnitThe unit was, established in 1999,and consists of academic staff froma range of disciplinary backgroundsincluding Sociology; Social Policy;Nursing; Information Management;Human Resources Management;Political Science and HealthPromotion and are located withintwo university faculties: the Facultyof Health and Life Sciences andthe Faculty of Business and Law.Collectively the unit has a widerange of interests which focuson four main areas:Public healthThe health professionsPublic participation inhealth and healthcareHealth service reformCentre for InterculturalResearch inCommuniCAtion andLearning (CirCL)The circl connects experts inthe field of intercultural research atdmu, nationally and internationally.At dmu, there is a pool of staff withexpertise in interculturalcommunication; internationallearners; ethnicity and diversityin the workplace, communityand health and social care;inter-professional communication;international business andmanagement; in the disciplinesof linguistics, applied linguistics,sociology, psychology, languageteaching and learning, educationand business management.The staff have achieved researchrecognition nationally andinternationally in the last rae.The core objective of this centreis to join-up research and todevelop specialised educationalprogrammes in the field.Research oPPortunitiesWe seek students whose areas ofinterest reflect our research focus.Research students come from theUK and overseas. Below are someof our research programmes thatwe offer;Doctorate in Health Science(dhsci) is an inter-professionaldoctoral course where studentsfrom disciplines across theallied health professions studytogether in the pursuit ofknowledge applied to practice.As with all research degrees, thecourse comprises elements ofresearch methodology trainingtogether with pursuit of a novelresearch projectDoctorate in Criminology andCriminal Justice (dccJ) is aresearch degree for seniorpractitioners/managers inthe community and criminaljustice (ccJ) sectors (e.g.police, prisons, probation, youthjustice and the third sector)who wish to study at doctorallevel and develop researchskills appropriate for conductingresearch into practiceMasters by Research (MA/MSc)is useful for those studentswho would like to experiencecarrying out research but arenot sure that you want tocommit to a long-term study.For full-time students the coursetakes approximately one yearand for part-time studentsabout two yearsMasters in Research (AppliedHealth Studies, Criminology andCriminal Justice, or Social Work)incorporates a wide range ofspecialised teaching and enablesyou to develop your understandingof the theoretical and practicaldimensions of research practice.It is suitable for graduates,international students andprofessionals looking todevelop a research interestMPhil/PhD enables youto follow a comprehensiveresearcher developmentprogramme throughout yourperiod of study and be assignedat least two supervisors who areexperts in the field of researchyou plan to investigateFor more information pleasecontact our admissions team:T: +44 (0) 116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsHEALTH and life sciencesdmu.ac.uk/hls169

Advanced Biomedical ScienceMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time,three years part-timeLocation:De Montfort University; for studentsstudying on the part-time route, theywill do their third year project innhs laboratoriesAttendance:First year – generic modulesfor all msc students (usuallyWednesday am/pm)Second year – Wednesday pmThird year – Research in labs;full-time students can expectto attend university two daysper week before Christmasand full-time afterStart date:September 2013Entry RequirementsNormally a minimum of a 2:2or equivalent Honours degreein Biomedical Science, or arelevant biological subjectOther qualifications withrelevant experience may beconsidered. Please contactus for more informationIn addition to this, part-timestudents will also need relevantprofessional experience (thiswould be normal practice asa HPC-registered biomedicalscientist working in the nhs)Experienced practitionersare encouraged to applyIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor information.Those working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course builds on many yearsof biomedical science provisionat dmu. The overall aims areto improve your laboratoryspeciality knowledge, research,and management skills inan atmosphere of ongoingscholarship and research.Accredited by the Institute ofBiomedical Sciences (IBMS)Gives depth of backgroundto bioscience graduatesEnhances opportunitiesfor progression withinthe pathology services orbioscience/biotechnologyindustries both in the UKand overseasProvides biomedical scienceprofessionals with an enhancedportfolio of skillsChoose specific areas ofspeciality study to directyour own learningInteraction with otherhealthcare professionals,learning from othersin the fieldVariety of visiting lecturersfrom many disciplinesCourse modulesIn the first semester you will studythe following modules (15 credits):Research Designs in Healthfocuses on study design,through collection andpresentation of data, to dataanalysis and the writing upof research resultsEvidence-Based Practiceaims to ensure that individualclient care is based on thebest available evidence ratherthan personal opinion andpast practicesPlus a choice fromtwo of the following:Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldAdvanced Molecular Biologyand Genomics gives groundingin current laboratory techniqueand theory, and a criticaloverview of current concepts170Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Cancer Biology builds uponbasic knowledge in the areaof cancer biologyAdvanced Topics in BiomedicalScience discusses currentconcepts, controversies andlatest methodological advancesin Biomedical ScienceIn the second semesteryou will study:Strategic Leadership andEffective Management (30credits) will encourage you toanalyse various approaches inrespect to healthcare provisionThe Research Project (60credits) will provide you withthe opportunity to design,execute and report upon alaboratory-based scientificproject — either developinga method or addressing aresearch problemPlus, one pathology specialitymodule (30 credits) froma choice of:Advanced Haematology andTransfusion Science developsbasic knowledge in haemostasis,anaemias, myeloproliferativediseases and transfusionscience practiceAdvanced Medical Microbiologyfocuses on host-microbeinteractions involving (mainly)bacteria and viruses, as wellas modern techniques ofmicrobial analysis of relevanceto clinical microbiologyAdvanced Chemical Pathologyis designed to give a thoroughgrounding in current laboratorytechnique and theory, diagnosticinterpretation and a criticaloverview of current conceptsand developments in the modernclinical chemistry laboratoryAdvanced Immunopathologyaddresses current issues inimmunopathology for BiomedicalScience professionals. Themodule will cover the influenceof drugs on the immune systemand with the principles andtechniques of immunostimulation,immunosuppression andimmunoprophylaxisAdvanced Histopathologyand Cytopathology will providea thorough grounding in currentlaboratory technique and theory,and diagnostic interpretationin cellular pathology. This willinclude the Human Tissue Actand specimen collection, healthand safety fixation andantigen retrievalYou will study your chosenspecialism at an advanced level,through selecting your optionalmodules. In the final year youwill carry out a research project(dissertation) in one of ourlaboratories or in your nhslaboratory (if you are an existingpractitioner). This will enable youto choose and research a particulartopic in-depth. Following thesubmission of the dissertationthere will be an oral presentationand questions.Teaching and AsseSSmentTeaching will normally be deliveredthough formal lectures, moreinformal seminars, tutorials,workshops, discussions ande-learning packages.Assessment will be via essays,presentations, seen exams,poster presentations, plus afinal dissertation.International students come tostudy in the UK because the qualityof our teaching is among the bestin the world. You may find that ourteaching style is very different tothat in your home country and wewill help you adapt.You will need to be prepared towork in groups, deliver presentations,challenge and discuss ideas withyour tutors, and motivate to studymany hours outside the classroom.ExpertiseThe course is delivered by a groupof dedicated and experiencedprofessionals, many of whom havecome from nhs hospital laboratoryexperience or dedicatedresearch institutions.Graduate CareersThis course will enhancecareer prospects for graduatesof Biomedical Science or otherbioscience disciplines, and willenable Health Professions Council(HPC) registered biomedicalscientists to increase theiropportunities for progressionwithin pathology services. It hasbeen developed in conjunctionwith local health trusts whosupport this initiative andcontribute to the teaching.Input from practitioners meansthat you will benefit from learningthe most current debates, concerns,issues and topics in the field ofpractice. It will assist managersand staff to meet their objectivesin relation to agenda for change.Ultimately the objectives are toproduce biomedical scientiststhat are suitably qualified for entryto postgraduate research coursesleading to PhD or professionaldoctorates in Biomedical Science,and be able to apply for appropriateemployment in hospitalspathology laboratories.Similar coursesPharmaceuticalBiotechnology mscPharmaceutical Qualityby Design mscSome of the modules wereshared with other healthprofessionals and learningalongside others in thesector has taught me a lotand made me appreciatehow we all have to worktogether to provide betterpatient care. The lecturersare fantastic and are readyto give you help anytimeyou need itEdina ChiriseriAdvanced BiomedicalScience msc graduateHEALTH and life sciences171

Advanced Health and Professional PracticeMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, three-six yearspart-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:First year – core modules,Wednesday pmSecond year – optionalmodules Wednesdays pm/variable(depending choice of module).Third year – DissertationStart date:September 2013Entry Requirements:You should preferably have:An Honours degree (2:2 or abovein a relevant subject) awardedby a British university or otherequivalent approved degreeawarding college/bodyA professional qualification as ahealthcare practitioner, currentregistration with the relevanthealthcare professional bodyand current involvement inprofessional practiceYou should be able to supply tworeferences; one giving emphasisto academic and clinical abilityIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalSuitable for APPliCAnts from:Non-standardentry requirements:In exceptional circumstancesconsideration may be givenif you do not meet theaforementioned criteriaIn these cases, you will be required toattend an interview and demonstrateprofessional expertise throughProfessional Portfolio evidence in oneof the following:Publication – an article publishedin a refereed journal as a singleor joint contributor (with evidenceof a significant contribution orbeing the first author in the list).This could be a research paperor a critical review of professionalpracticeChange management – had anactive part or been an instigatorin the management of change.Documented evidence in theform of minutes of meetings,completed projects etc should beproduced to substantiate claim.It is expected that you wouldbe working as a team leader orspecialist practitionerLeadership – be a leader/teammanager with responsibilities formanaging a team. As above, thereshould be documented evidenceto substantiate the claimTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis is a post-registration award,designed to meet the advancingprofessional needs of registeredhealthcare professionals wishingto take higher studies. It isstructured to give opportunitiesto obtain academic credits anda range of awards.The course is intended to meetthe needs of anyone seeking aflexible and adaptable route to asuccessful postgraduate degree,or to undertake postgraduate-levelstudy for continual professionaldevelopment purposes at anadvanced level.International students are suitedto this course. It allows youto share experiences on howdifferent healthcare systemsoperate across the world, enrichingyour learning and allowing you togain a rounded view of this fieldof work, on a global level.For nurses only: successfulcompletion of our course willenhance your internationalemployability. Once you havecompleted the msc, you maybe able to progress (providingyou meet the specific entryrequirements) and complete ourOverseas Nursing Programme(onP). Successful completionof the onP will enable you toregister with the Nursing andMidwifery Council and work asa registered nurse in the UK.Course modulesThe course aims to provide aframework for postgraduatestudy which offers healthcarepractitioners the opportunity toextend their knowledge, skillsand understanding for advancinghealthcare practice. One of thecentral aims is to enable youto develop practice by the fourintegrated sub-roles of expertpractitioner, educator, researcherand leader. The course consistsof core and optional modules, andyou will need to study 60 creditsof optional modules to make upthe total of 180 credits to beawarded the msc.EUWorld172Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Core modulesTheory, Knowledge andReasoning in ProfessionalPractice (30 credits) introducesconcepts of epistemology, criticalenquiry, reasoning and the useof sound philosophical basesand their application inprofessional practiceResearch Designs in Health(30 credits) develops a thoroughgrounding in both the technicaland socio-political processesof researchDissertation (60 credits) allowsyou to undertake small scaleresearch project and draw uponrecommendations for improvingfuture practiceOptional modules include:Strategic Leadership andEffective Management (15credits) critically evaluatesvarious facets of strategicleadership, effectivemanagement and qualityinitiatives in healthcareAdvanced HealthcareGovernance and Patient Safety(30 credits) explores advancedclinical governance and patientsafety with an emphasis on toolsand techniques applicable invarious healthcare settingsResearch Dilemmas andStrategies (30 credits)explores advanced andspecialist knowledge in thefield of research strategiesand philosophical assumptionsunderlying research decisionsAdvanced Communication Skillsfor Healthcare Practitioners(30 credits) challenges your owncommunication skills and appliestheoretical concepts to enhanceyour ability to communicatemore effectivelyAdvancing Health andProfessional Practice throughIndependent Study (30 credits)develops an area of healthand professional practice withthe emphasis on enhancingservice deliveryDeveloping Health andProfessional Practice throughIndependent Study (15 or30 credits) explores an areaof developing health andprofessional practiceFor practitioners in localemployment, any relevantLevel 6 module Learning BeyondRegistration (LBR) modules to atotal of 30 credits may be takenTeAChing and ASSessmentA variety of teaching and learningmethods are used including lectures,seminars, small group discussions,self-study, debates, online learning,independent study and academicsupervision. This is a modular courseand each module is individuallyassessed. A variety of assessmentstrategies are used including essays,reports, assessed seminars and aresearch dissertation.There is the expectation that you willtake responsibility for your learningand to seek support from theacademic team as necessary. Thephilosophy of the course reflects thebelief that you will manage your ownlearning independently with supportfrom the course tutors.ExpertiseStaff have a great deal of expertiseof teaching at masters level. Youare also fortunate to benefit fromthe expertise of staff from thehealthcare sectors who contributeto teaching. Staff are also involvedin carrying out research of nationaland international significance.Graduate CAreersCompleting this course will supportyour career progression to moresenior posts within healthcareorganisations or higher educationinstitutions worldwide. This coursewill help you to advance yourpractice, undertake further researchor progress to PhD study.Many of our graduates have goneinto teaching, and senior clinical andmanagement posts.Similar coursesApplied Health Studies(Research/Management) maMaster’s in Research mresInternational Nursing msc(New course for 2013)Contact us for more informationHEALTH and life sciencesStudying for and subsequently achieving my Masters has led tonew opportunities for me in clinical practice and has encouragedme to develop my career in nursing educationMartin HopkinsAdvanced Nursing Practice msc graduate173

Applied Health Studies(Research/Management) MA/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time,two–six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Wednesday am/pm dependent onmodule (additional attendance may berequired in May/June for dissertation)Start date:September 2013. There may bean option for a January 2014 startfor some modulesEntry requirements:A 2:1 Honours degree or abovein a relevant subjector A 2:2 Honours degree orabove with relevant professional/work experienceor A portfolio of professionaland/or academic qualifications ofequivalent standing to an honoursdegree (you may be required toundertake a short essay in supportof your application)or An appropriate PostgraduateDiploma at a good standardExemptions from individualmodules and advanced standingmay be available for appropriatelyqualified candidatesIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unit ofthe East Midlands Strategic HealthAuthority. Modules fall within theLearning Beyond RegistrationframeworkHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course has contributed to thepostgraduate and post-registrationdevelopment of health and socialcare professionals in the Midlandssince the mid-1990s. It has gainedan outstanding reputation for thestandard of teaching and studentsupport offered.The course is particularlysuitable for health and socialcare professionals keen toenhance their career prospectsand who wish to develop theirknowledge and understandingof the dynamic health and socialcare environmentBased on an interdisciplinaryphilosophy giving you theflexibility to develop alongsidethose from other professionaland discipline backgrounds andexplore issues from a varietyof perspectivesa modular, credit-rated andflexible structure so you areable to study alongside work,at a pace that suits youOpportunities to relate contentand assessment directly towork-focused interests, makingthe course directly applicableto working practiceTaught by a team of expertsfrom various disciplines whobring a range of experience andknowledge in their teachingstyles and contentThe theories, concepts andskills may be applied to UKand international health andsocial care settingsCourse modulesThe course comprises anadvanced course of study in theapplication of knowledge from thedisciplines of management, healthand social policy and researchmethodology to the rapidlychanging world of health andsocial care.Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld174Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

The course is multidisciplinary,establishing a theoretical andresearch base from which to developa critical understanding of currentorganisational, professional andpolitical challenges. On entry to thecourse you will choose a pathway inresearch or management.Each pathway consists of three coremodules, one optional module anda dissertation. All taught modulesattract 30 master’s level credits.You can expect to study thefollowing modules:Core modules:Research Designs inHealth will develop a criticalunderstanding of socio-politicalaspects of research, to identifythe strengths and weaknessesof different research designsHealth Policy and Strategyexamines the broad UK healthpolicy context within whichprofessionals, patients andthe public engageHealthcare Managementprovides you with the opportunityto examine a number of distinctand specialist topics that reflectkey management issues in healthOptional modules include:Research Dilemmas andStrategies develops advancedand specialist knowledge inrelation to research strategiesand the philosophicalassumptions underlying the useof different research methodsContemporary Issues inHealthcare Managementenables you to explore andanalyse a range of topical issuesin order to evaluate criticallyvarious management techniquesDissertation (60 credits):Research Dissertationallows you to explore a topicof interest paying particularattention to methods andmethodological issuesManagement Dissertationallows you to explore a topicof interest which is relevantto healthcare managementTeaching and ASSeSSmentThe course uses a combinationof lectures, workshops, visitingspeakers and self-directed study.You will enjoy a stimulating learningenvironment and will be taught byexperts from a variety of academicdisciplines and professionalbackgrounds.You should be prepared for achallenging experience that requiresa significant commitment in terms ofboth time and energy. For example,a 30 credit module represents 300hours of learning, of which only 35hours is likely to be class time.There are no formal exams.Continuous assessment is bymodule-based assignments,essays, assessed presentations,reports and mini-projects, plus aresearch-based dissertation.To obtain the MA, you completea dissertation of 18,000–20,000words under the guidance of anindividual supervisor. A PostgraduateCertificate can be awardedon completion of 60 credits,Postgraduate Diploma awarded oncompletion of 120 credits, and theMA on completion of 180 credits.International students come tostudy in the UK because the qualityof our teaching is amongst the bestin the world.ExpertiseStaff are specialists from variousacademic and professionaldisciplines and bring a wide rangeof experience as well asengagement in relevant research.Health Policy is taught by ProfessorRob Baggott and Dr Sally Ruane,who are director and deputy director,respectively, of the Health PolicyResearch Unit. Dr Sally Ruane is alsothe course leader and specialisesin health service reform andpublic-private partnerships.Professor Brown, who leadspsychology research within theuniversity, teaches research methodsin health and social care, along withMr Julian Stribling who brings abackground in nursing, and researchin family history of heart diseaseand risk perception. Mr SimonMoralee qualified in health servicesmanagement at York andBirmingham universities and hasseveral years’ experience workingas an nhs manager. Dr Scott Yates,whose research interests includedisability and young people inhospital, teaches the philosophicalunderpinnings of social research.Graduate CAreersOur graduates are now earningan average salary of £55,000within six months of completingtheir course*. This course attractsstudents from a diverse range ofdisciplines from across the world,including health service managers,community workers, generalpractice managers, nurses, healthvisitors, health promotion workers,and members of the professionsallied to medicine. It also allowsundergraduates to progress directlyon and continue their study at anadvanced level.Completion of the course willenhance career development andmay facilitate movement into seniormanagement or teaching.Similar coursesAdvanced Health andProfessional Practice mscMaster’s in Research (AppliedHealth Studies) mresThe supportive nature of theuniversity and its culture ofa friendly, caring environmentwhere all students wereequals, made De MontfortUniversity a very specialplace to be. The courseallowed, and in fact insisted,on independent thinking,thorough analysis andsynthesis of the subjectmatter in a supportive,stimulating environmentTracy BurtonApplied Health StudiesMA graduateHEALTH and life sciences*Data generated from the dlhe Report for 2009/10175

Clinical PharmacyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:MSc three years part-time.PG Diploma two years part-timeLocation:Distance learning. Occasionalattendance at De MontfortUniversity for home students,and completely distance learningfor the International pathwayAttendance:PG Cert/Dip – intake; three separatedays in the first year (Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec, March) and two separate daysin the second year (Jan/Feb, April –day of week not fixed); msc requiresindependent study. Attendance notnecessary for International PathwayStart date:UK/EU Pathway: September 2013or March 2014. International Pathway:September 2013 or January 2014Entry requirements:UK/EU students:Registration as a pharmacistwith the General PharmaceuticalCouncil (GPhC) or PharmaceuticalSociety of Northern IrelandPractising in a patient facing roleat least one day a weekIf not taught in English at degreelevel then ielts or equivalentscore of 6.5International students:As for UK, but qualification aspharmacist from a recognisedinstitution and registration inhome countryEnglish Language competency(ielts, score 6.5)Must have been working in anarea of clinical pharmacy forat least two yearsTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationSome modules may have individualfees as they can be studied as astand-alone moduleFunding for the prescribing modulemay be available from the EducationCommissioning Unit of the EastMidlands Strategic Health AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewWe have delivered a successfulclinical pharmacy course for manyyears. It has been developed andadapted several times followingextensive feedback from students andfindings from market research amongpharmacists in different sectors ofthe profession, to meet the changingrequirements of the workplace.We offer a flexible approach thatmeets your ContinuingProfessional Development(CPD) requirementsSuitable for pharmacists workingin hospital, community or primarycare pharmacy or other sectorse.g. the prison service,non-nhs hospitalsSuitable for pharmacists workingas a locum in both hospital andcommunity settingsOptions to follow different routesand gain different qualifications,including independent prescribingA skills-based approachto learning about ‘real life’clinical pharmacyPractice-basedcoursework assessmentsCourse material is written byexpert pharmacists and doctorsDistance learning which canbe planned around work andpersonal commitmentsCourse modulesThe course philosophy is to providea variety of learning activities whichwill enable you to meet your CPDrequirements and to continuallyimprove the quality of the clinicalcare delivered to patients. Toensure the course is kept up-todateand relevant it has recentlyundergone some innovativechanges which will provide greaterflexibility and choice.All students will study the samemodules at certificate stage:Clinical Foundations(15 credits) enables youto develop the necessaryunderstanding and skillsto facilitate the delivery ofmedicines management in theareas of diagnostic testingand monitoring of diseaseprocesses and drug therapiesPractice Foundations(15 credits) is practicespecific for pharmacists fromdifferent sectors entering theMSc. It sets the scene andapplies learning principlesin pharmacy practice thatunderpin the courseClinical Practice 1 (15 credits)enables you to develop thenecessary understanding andskills to facilitate the deliveryof pharmaceutical care in theclinical areas of respiratoryand cardiovascular disease,and diabetesSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld176Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Public Health (15 credits) equipspharmacists with the knowledgenecessary to contribute todisease prevention and publichealth interventionsAt diploma stage all students willstudy one core module, and furtheroptional modules:Clinical Practice 2 (30 credits)enables you to develop thenecessary understandingand skills to facilitate thedelivery of pharmaceuticalcare in the clinical areas ofpsychiatry, gastrointestinal, andmusculoskeletal disease andpalliative care, neurology andother miscellaneous conditionsOptional modules:Service Evaluation (15 credits)develops your understandingof theoretical and professionalaspects of clinical pharmacypractice and services, appliedto a service offered inyour workplaceplus Practice Development(15 credits) builds on theclinical, problem solving,communication and presentationskills developed in the PracticeFoundations moduleor Independent Prescribing(45 credits) preparespharmacists to becomeindependent prescribers asrecognised by the GeneralPharmaceutical Council (GPhC)(Home students only)or Research Methods (30credits) provides a thoroughpreparation for the conduct ofa msc level dissertation involvingthe handling of complex datasets, covering qualitative andquantitative data analysis andstudy design. If you wish tostudy the MSc year you mustcomplete the ResearchMethods moduleor Service Evaluation(15 credits) develops yourunderstanding of theoreticaland professional aspects ofclinical pharmacy practice andservices, applied to a serviceoffered in your workplaceplus Professional Development(15 credits) is practice-specificfor pharmacists from differentsectors and different countriesaround the world. It will allowyou to take an area of practicerelevant to you and developyour professional knowledgeand application of learning toyour country (Internationalstudents only)At msc stage, you will complete ayear long independent study project.Teaching and ASSeSSmentThe course is via distance learning,making it ideal for studying at homeand in the workplace. Module guidesare made available online in thedmu virtual learning environment.We suggest you plan to spendabout ten hours a week studyingthe course material for the msc.There is some attendancerequired at the universityfor UK-based students:An induction day, as you startthe course, to introduce you tothe course team, and to inductyou into the course requirementsand patterns of studyTwo study days per year of study,where you may have small grouptutorials about the assignments,do some further study in groups,or sit a study day assessment,depending on the moduleIf you choose the independentprescribing option in the diplomastage this is taught partly byface-to-face teaching at dmuover 11 study days and twoassessment daysAssessments for home studentsinvolves written pieces ofcoursework, plus some assessmentson the study days e.g. presentationsand short answer paper writtenassessments. Some of theassessments involve completingGPhC CPD cycles relating to thelearning done on the course. Othersrequire you to study a patient’s carein-depth, accessing their medicalrecords and critiquing their clinicalpharmacy care.International students willcomplete all their studies onlinevia BlackBoard. Many of theassessments will also becompleted online.ExpertiseWe have a dedicated team of staffwho contribute to the course. Thecourse and module leaders are allregistered, practising pharmacists,and have experience in the hospital,community, primary care andprescribing areas of pharmacypractice. We also use a team ofexpert pharmacists and doctors whocontribute to the development of thecourse material and assessments onthe study days.Graduate CAreersAll of the options within theClinical Pharmacy msc are suitablefor practising pharmacists who wishto develop their careers and gainan additional clinical qualification.The specialist and learning skillsyou acquire are highly sought afterin many different sectors of practice.Having an msc is recognised bysome employers (e.g. some hospitaltrusts) as a stepping stone incareer progression.International students could comeand work in the UK after fulfilling theGPhC requirements for registration.Having the msc when applying forjobs will enhance your application,and help you stand out from otherapplicants with lesser qualifications.Studying the clinical diplomahas changed my practicesignificantly. I have not onlyincreased my clinicalknowledge but it has givenme new expertise and a betterunderstanding of clinicalgovernance, in turn helpingmy patientsAmit DawdaGraduateHEALTH and life sciences177

Clinically-led CommissioningPG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Series of block study daysacross both modulesStart date:January 2013Entry requirements:Students will typically bequalified medical/healthcarepractitioners or have anundergraduate degree in arelevant subject. They will alsoneed to be in paid or voluntarypost that enables them toundertake the work-basedassessment tasksAlternatively, experiencein a relevant field anddemonstration of capabilityof performing at Masters levelmay give grounds for entryExperienced practitionersare encouraged to applyEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact usT: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldCourse overviewthe course will providea sophisticated understanding ofthe requirements for commissioninghealthcare with a view to developingchange leaders with a compellingvision for how healthcare can beimproved. Specifically the courseaims to equip its graduates withthe ability to:Develop and critically reflect uponyour own professional practice inleading change to address localcommissioning prioritiesDevelop and implement innovativeapproaches for improvingthe quality and efficiencyof healthcare services whichbenefit from insights froma wide range of perspectivesand methodologiesDevelop strategies forcollaboration and stakeholderengagement that benefit fromanalyses of a wide range ofdifferent modes of partnershipgovernance and accountabilityInteraction with other healthcareprofessionals, learning fromothers in the fieldVariety of visiting lecturersfrom many disciplinesCourse modulesLeading Commissioning(30 credits) enables you to reflectcritically upon your own practice andthe particular leadership challengesyou face in the commissioning ofpublic services. You will criticallyanalyse competing models of publicleadership, deploying such modelsto evaluate your own practice andto identify personal developmentopportunities.The module thus begins byevaluating different tools of reflectivepractice and action learning. It thenassesses the specific leadershipchallenges of commissioningpublic services, reflecting upondifferent models of transformationalleadership, collaborative workingand change management andtheir implications for policy andpractice in commissioning acrossthe public, private, voluntary andcommunity sectors.From the outset, you arerequired to identify the criticalleadership challenges you face incommissioning public services andthe range of potential responses tosuch challenges to your personalpractice. In meeting such challenges,the module develops and builds onskills in critical thought and reflectivepractice as well as the skills ofwritten, oral and interpersonalcommunication.Outline contentAction learning methodologyTools for reflective practiceModels of leadershipPerspective on managing changeQuality, Innovation andGovernance (30 credits). Risingexpectations, new technologies,changing needs and ever-presentbudgetary constraints haveincreasingly focused the attention ofhealthcare professionals on quality ofprovision and innovative approachesto healthcare service improvement.Responding to such concerns, thismodule begins by exploring conceptsof framework for quality in thecontemporary healthcare context.It then analyses the role of qualityimprovement and innovationwithin the commissioning cycle.The planning, procurement andmonitoring phases of the cycleare each explored with respect tothe requirements for informationand skills that they impose onthe stakeholders involved incommissioning at the local level.In order to address these needsthe module then draws on a rangeof perspectives (epidemiological,legal, financial, ethical, managerial,social science) for insights, tools andtechniques that students can use toenhance their own practice.Finally it brings the learningtogether via a focus on the scopefor integrated models of care as aninnovative approach to improvingthe quality of care for patients whilstsimultaneously delivering an overallreduction in public expenditure.178Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Outline contentConcepts of quality, innovationand governanceQuality frameworks andbenchmarks in the nhsQuality, innovation andgovernance in thecommissioning processMethodologies for healthneeds assessmentPerspectives on procurementin the public sector contextApproaches to monitoringand evaluationIntegrated care andclinical pathwaysFor both modules you will experienceblock study days with workshopsled by practice experts. An all learn,all teach approach is promoted withparticipation in an action learning setas a key element of the teaching,learning and assessment strategy.You will also have the support ofa Blackboard site populated withdistance learning materials on keycontent and study support.Teaching and ASSeSSmentThe teaching methods and theassessment tasks on this coursehave been specifically designedto meet your needs for actionand problem-based learning andreflection on your professionalpractice. You will learn withinworkshops, action learning sets andinteraction with e-learning packages.Assessment will be via essays,presentations and reflective pieces.You will need to be prepared to workin groups, deliver presentations,challenge and discuss ideas withyour tutors, and motivate to studymany hours outside the classroom.ExpertiseAs an established provider of highquality education and training for thepublic sector, the new course drawsheavily on the subject expertisealready available within the faculty.This will ensure that the courseremains current and has credibilitywithin the target market.Graduate CAreersWe recognise that many learners onthis course will already be holdingsenior practitioner roles. As suchthis course will be an opportunityto consolidate and advance yourcommissioning skills.This course will also enhancecareer prospects for individualswho are clinical leadersexperiencing a transition intoa commissioning role as a resultof the governmental agenda.The course has been developed inconjunction with our local healthstakeholders who support thisinitiative and contribute to theteaching. Input from practitionersmeans that you will benefit fromlearning the most current debates,concerns, issues and topics inthe field of practice. It will assistmanagers and staff to meet theirobjectives in relation to agendafor change.Similar courses:Medical Education MA/PG DipMedical Education PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesClinically-Led Commissioninghas been designed withexisting and future leadersin mind; to ensure thatthey are equipped to tacklethe immense challengeof effective and safecommissioning: to deliveron the promise of patientcentred careDr Rishabh PrasadMBBS, MA mrcgPHonorary PrincipalLecturer and rcgP ClinicalCommissioning Champion179

Criminology and Criminal JusticeMA/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Two–three years part-timedistance learningLocation:Distance learning with occasionalattendance De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Distance learning requiresattendance at a launch event foreach module arranged in a two tothree day block; once in Octoberand once in February. Otherwise thiscourse is delivered via the university’svirtual learning environmentStart date:September 2013Entry requirementsNormally a 2:1 Honoursdegree, or equivalent, inan appropriate subjectProvision of two references(academic, professionalor personal)All applicants will be expected toattend an interview. If you cannotattend, alternative arrangementsmay be madeIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalNon-graduates with relevantexperience and qualifications willbe considered, however you may berequired to undertake an assessmenttask to demonstrate your ability tostudy at an advanced levelTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationWe offer a £500 Dean’s Postgraduatescholarship for students who havegraduated from Criminology andCriminal Justice BA (Hons) (andother related courses), please visit usonline for further details, and exactcourses eligible to apply for thisHow to APPlyPlease visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact usT: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewCriminology and Criminal Justice(ccJ) is a rapidly growingarea of study and employmentopportunity, particularly in areasof crime reduction, youth justice,community safety and restorativejustice. Constant change in thejustice sector requires practitionersto adopt and adapt to thelatest thinking and legislativerequirements.This course offers advanced studyof this subject area at masterslevel to both recent graduatesand established criminal andcommunity justice practitioners. Itwill equip you with the knowledge,understanding, skills and valuesyou require to engage with thecomplex issues presented bywork within this sector. It is alsoan excellent opportunity for thosewishing to advance their academicand research careers within thisfield as a progressive step towardsa PhD and/or careers in academicand research institutions.Course modulesCore modules include:Critical Criminology, Policyand Practice (15 credits)examines contemporary andinfluential criminologicaltheories and issues, focusingon theoretical perspectivesand analysisDiversity and Criminal Justice(15 credits) aims to equipyou with the knowledge andunderstanding needed to buildan anti-oppressive frameworkfor criminal justice practiceCriminological Research (30credits) establishes a groundedand critical understandingof social and criminologicalresearch methodology andapplication. Completion of thismodule is a prerequisite forthe masters dissertationSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld180Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Risk, Public Protectionand High Risk offenders(15 credits) equips you withan understanding of theconcepts of risk, communitysafety, crime prevention and highrisk offender managementin contemporary societyDissertation (60 credits)You will then also undertakethree 15 credit option modulesselected from the following:Youth Justice equips you withan understanding of the ideas,theories and political imperativesthat have shaped the developmentof the UK youth justice systemsin the recent periodRehabilitation andReintegration provides a criticalunderstanding of the theoreticalapproaches, and policy andpractice, concerned with thereduction of re-offending throughrehabilitation and reintegrationInternational andComparative Policing developsan understanding of the principalfactors driving and constrainingorganisational changeVictim Work and RestorativeJustice focuses on thetheoretical study of victimswithin the criminal justicecontext. Critically appraisingvictim courses and restorativejustice practicesTheoretical Perspectives onSexual Offending examinesthe key theoretical conceptscurrently applied to explainingand understanding sexualdeviance and sexual offendingProfessional practice 15 creditoption modules (for those withrelevant work experience only):Managing the Practice of Riskequips participants with theknowledge, skills and valuesrequired for the managementof people and processes involvedin the risk assessment andmanagement of offenderManaging Partnerships andInter-Agency Work providesan overview of the strategicand practical managementissues of working in the diverse,multi-agency community andcriminal justice sectorOther professional practice moduleoptions are available in partnershipwith other Postgraduate courseswithin the Youth, Community andEducation Division.We also run modules that can betaken on an individual basis thatoffer a ‘taster’ for Postgraduatestudy. Contact us to find out more.Teaching and ASSeSSmentAlthough categorised as distancelearning, the realities of a “blended”approach combines a directintroductory teaching workshop andopportunities for supplementaryteaching inputs with independentand distance learning strategies asrelevant to individual student needsand circumstances.All students will be required toengage with the university’s virtuallearning environment, undertakingonline interactive tasks, seminarsand discussion. A capacity to studyindependently will be essential. Youwill need internet access for theduration of the course.Assessments for the modulesinclude a variety of assignments,case study exercises, online tasks,presentations, portfolios, groupand individual projects. A 60 creditdissertation on a subject of individualinterest completes the course.ExpertiseThis course is run by the ccJdivision, which has an excellentreputation for courses groundedin flourishing research which isexplicitly linked to teaching. Thedivision has one of the largestgroupings of applied ccJ academicsin the country. The teaching staff areall highly experienced, the majorityhaving practice backgrounds priorto moving into higher education aslecturers and researchers.A number of high profile researchstaff within the division have beeninvolved in developing modules onthe masters course around theirsubject expertise.Graduate CAreersGraduates can progress towards aPhD, or enhance their employabilityin a variety of roles and specialismsincluding; Policing, probation, youthjustice, victim work and restorativejustice, custody and securitymanagement services, prisons,community safety and preventioninitiatives, voluntary, private andcharity sector partnerships.Experienced ccJ practitionerscan enhance their knowledge andunderstanding of both their ownrole and wider debates on policyand practice. Completion of thecourse is likely to enhance thepossibilities for new directionsand promotion opportunities inprofessional practice.HEALTH and life sciencesI enjoyed the subject content and feel I have benefited bothacademically and professionally from the modules offeredSimilar coursesMaster’s in Research(Criminology and CriminalJustice) mresDoctorate in Criminologyand Criminal Justice dccJLaura DevlineCriminology and Criminal Justice MA student181

Doctorate in Criminologyand Criminal Justice (DCCJ)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Four–six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:In the first year attendance is usuallyhalf a day per week. In the secondyear mainly distance learningapart from induction sessions. Theremaining years are independentresearch with supervisionStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Normally a 2:1 Honoursdegree, or equivalent, inan appropriate subjectStudents without an Honoursdegree and/or those seekingto test their academic skillsprior to entry onto the coursecan apply to take one module,or the Postgraduate Certificatein Applied Research Design(Criminology and Criminal Justice)(60 credits) either of which, onsuccessful completion, will meetthe entry requirements forthe doctorateCandidates should be workingat a senior level in practice ormanagement in the ccJ sectorand have the support of theiremployer to enrol ontothe doctorateCandidates will need to attendan interview as part of theapplication processEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis is a research degree for seniorpractitioners/managers in thecommunity and criminal justice(ccJ) sectors (police, prisons,probation, youth justice and thethird sector) who wish to study atdoctoral level and develop researchskills appropriate for conductingresearch into practice. This course isan interprofessional doctoral wherestudents from across the ccJ sectorstogether with students from alliedhealth professions study together inthe pursuit of knowledge applied topractice. The doctorate enables you,within your own practice area, to:Engage in a course of researchDevelop as an expert practitionerDevelop interprofessionalworking, and learn alongsideother healthcare practitionersDevelop leadership andmanagement expertise includingthe ability to influence and informpolicy-makingFurther your knowledge,understanding and skills in thedevelopment and application ofanti-oppressive research methodsand an understanding of diversityin its widest senseCourse modulesThe course is structured in twophases. Phase one consists of fivetaught research modules totalling120 level 7 credits. These modulesmay be taken over a period oftwo-four years, but must becompleted before phase twobegins. The modules are:Criminological Research(30 credits) will seek toestablish a grounded andcritical understanding of socialand criminological researchmethodology and applicationResearch Dilemmas andStrategies (30 credits) isdesigned to develop advancedand specialist knowledgein the fields of (1) researchstrategies and (2) philosophicalassumptions underlyingresearch decisionsQualitative and QuantitativeMethods (30 credits) isdesigned to give a thoroughappreciation of handlingcomplex data sets, analysingquantitative data andpresenting numerical datagraphically in anaccessible fashionAdvanced Statistics andData Analysis (15 credits)will extend basic understandingof numerical data analysisResearch into Practice(15 credits) will give youthe opportunity to focus onmanaging your researchfrom start to finish with arequirement to cost yourresearch project, considerationof funding opportunities andthe need to demonstrate howyou would disseminate yourresearch through publicationand presentationSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld182Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

The research modules are designedto enable you to gain a completeunderstanding of research designand methodology as a prerequisiteto undertaking an independentresearch study applied to yourparticular practice discipline. Youmust achieve an average of 60 percent across all five modules in orderto progress to phase two. If youchoose to step off the course duringphase one you may be eligiblefor the award of PostgraduateCertificate in Applied ResearchDesign (Criminology and CriminalJustice) (60 credits) or PostgraduateDiploma in Applied Research Design(Criminology and Criminal Justice)(120 credits) depending on theachievement of the appropriatenumber of credits.Phase two consists of an independentresearch study leading to a thesisof 50,000–55,000 words andexamined at doctoral level in part byviva voce (oral exam). Phase twobuilds on the work undertaken inphase one and leads to the productionof original work of publishablequality. Phase two will take aminimum of two years to complete.If you step off the course or cannotcomplete the course you may beeligible for the award of Master ofArts in Applied Research Design(Criminology and Criminal Justice).ExpertiseAll staff who support students onthe course have backgrounds inthe ccJ sector including probation,policing, youth justice, prisons andthe third sector, and have researchedand published extensively. Forexample; Professor Hazel Kemshallis a leading expert in the theoryand practice of risk assessmentand management; Rob Cantonis professor of community andcriminal justice. He has taught,researched and written on a numberof probation and penal topics. Hewas appointed by the Council ofPenological Co-operation withinthe Council of Europe as an expertand drafted the European ProbationRules. In 2010 he was appointed asa specialist adviser to the House ofCommons Justice Select Committeein its enquiry into the role of theprobation service.Graduate CAreersThis is a research degreeculminating in an independentresearch study examined at doctorallevel. As such it is the highest awarda university can confer, equivalentto a PhD.This course enables seniorpractitioners and managersto further enhance theircareers in the area of research,management and education.Practitioners and managers holdingthe doctorate will be equipped withthe highest level of research skillsand will be enabled to apply researchto their own practice. The doctorateenables such staff to enhance theirknowledge and understanding ofthe practice discipline and to beat the forefront of policy makingfor the future benefit of allstakeholders in the communityand criminal justice sectors.Similar coursesCriminology andCriminal Justice MAMaster’s in Research(Criminology and CriminalJustice) mresMaster’s by Research MA/MScHEALTH and life sciencesTeaching and ASSeSSmentWe aim to develop independentresearchers who are able tointegrate theoretical knowledgeof research into professionalpractice. You will be activelyengaged in the pursuit oforiginal knowledge in yourprofessional field.Assessment in phase one is viaa number of different methodsincluding assignments, presentationsand research proposals. In additionyou will develop and maintain ascholarly portfolio supported by yoursupervisory team which will includetwo doctoral supervisors and apractice adviser from your ownarea of employment.I have always been impressed with De Montfort’sapproach to probation training, and recognisethat over many years you and your colleagueshave contributed enormously to the developmentof probation staff. The courses at De MontfortUniversity have given a strong ethical basis for theirprobation practice, and a sound understanding ofthe theory underpinning their practiceSteve PestellDirector of Corporate ServicesNorfolk and Suffolk Probation Trust183

Doctorate in Health Sciences(DHSci)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Four–six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:First semester – Wednesday pm.Second semester – Wednesdayam. In the second year mainlydistance learning apart frominduction sessions and theremaining years independentresearch with supervisionStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Honours degree, normally 2:1 orequivalent in a relevant subjectTwo years of relevant practiceor experienceCurrent employment in thespecific area of professionalpractice relevant to theDoctoral studyYou must provide a suitablepractice adviser for one periodof Doctoral studyYou will be invited to attendan interview day as part ofthe application processEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth Authority.How to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis is a research degree for seniorpractitioners who wish to study atdoctoral level and develop researchskills appropriate for conductingresearch into practice. The dhsciis an interprofessional doctoral coursewhere students from across the alliedhealth professions study together inthe pursuit of knowledge appliedto practice.The dhsci enables you to:Engage in a course of researchin your practice areaDevelop as an expert practitionerin your practice areaDevelop interprofessionalworking in your practice areaDevelop leadership andmanagement expertise includingthe ability to influence and informpolicy making in the context ofyour practice areaCourse modulesThe dhsci is structured in twophases. Phase one consists of taughtresearch modules totalling 120Level 7 credits. These modules maybe taken over a period of two–fouryears, but must be completed beforephase two begins. The modules are:Research Designs in Health(30 credits) develops a criticalunderstanding of socio-politicalaspects of research, to identifythe strengths and weaknesses ofdifferent research designs and toplan a research projectResearch Dilemmas andStrategies (30 credits) isdesigned to develop advancedand specialist knowledge in thefields of research strategiesand philosophical assumptionsunderlying research decisionsMaking Sense of Quantitativeand Qualitative Data(30 credits) develops advancedand specialist knowledge in thefields of both quantitative andqualitative methodsAdvanced Statistics andData Analysis (15 credits)is designed to extend basicunderstanding of numericaldata analysis. The modulewill enable students to havea greater familiarity with thediverse analytical techniquesas applied to statisticsResearch into Practice(15 credits) will give youthe opportunity to focus onmanaging your researchfrom start to finish with arequirement to cost yourresearch project, considerationof funding opportunities andthe need to demonstrate howyou would disseminate yourresearch through publicationand presentationThe research modules aredesigned to enable you to gaina complete understanding ofresearch design, methodology,and methods, as a prerequisiteto undertaking an independentresearch study applied to aparticular practice discipline.You must achieve 60 per centin each taught module in orderto progress to phase two. Ifyou choose to step off thecourse during phase one youmay be eligible for the award ofPostgraduate Certificate in HealthScience Research (60 credits) orPostgraduate Diploma in HealthScience Research (120 credits)depending on achievement of theappropriate number of credits.Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld184Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Phase two consists of anindependent research studyleading to a thesis of 50,000 wordsand examined at doctoral level,in part by viva voce (oral exam).Phase two builds on the workundertaken in phase one and leadsto the production of original workof publishable quality. Phase twowill take a minimum of two years tocomplete. If you step off the courseor cannot complete the dhsci youmay be eligible for the award ofMaster of Science (msc) HealthScience Research.Teaching and ASSeSSmentLearning and teaching within thedhsci aims to develop independentresearchers who are able tointegrate theoretical knowledgeof research into professionalpractice. You will be activelyengaged in the pursuit of originalknowledge in your professionalfield. Assessment in phase oneis via a number of differentmethods including assignmentsand presentations. In additionyou will develop and maintaina scholarly portfolio supportedby your supervisory team.ExpertiseAll staff who support students onthe dhsci are professionallyqualified in the allied healthprofessions (nursing, midwifery,speech and language therapy,audiology and biomedical science).Teaching staff have expertise in avariety of research methodologiesand methods appropriate to healthservice research.This course enables seniorpractitioners to further enhance theircareers in the areas of research,management, and education. Clinicalpractitioners holding the dhsci willbe equipped with the highest level ofresearch skills and will be enabled toapply research to their own practice.The dhsci enables seniorpractitioners to enhance theirknowledge and understanding ofthe practice discipline and to be atthe forefront of policy making for thefuture benefit of patients and clients.The course has been developed withsenior practitioners across all healthtrusts and has the support of theEducation Commissioning Unit ofthe East Midlands Strategic HealthAuthority along with the Departmentof Health, recognise professionaldoctorates as the preferredmode of doctoral study for seniorpractitioners who wish to remain atthe forefront of clinical practice.Similar coursesMaster’s in Research(Applied Health Studies) mresMaster’s by Research MA/MScApplied Health Studies MAHEALTH and life sciencesGraduate CAreersThe dhsci is a research degreeculminating in an independentresearch study examined at doctorallevel. As such it is the highest awarda university can confer, equivalentto a PhD.185

Education PracticeMA/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time,two years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Full-time – two taught sessionsfor two evenings per weekPart-time – one taught sessionper weekStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a UK bachelor’s degree(2:1 minimum). This need notnecessarily be in education buta good practical knowledge ofeducation is preferredThe course would actively seekto offer accredited prior learning(APL) of up to 60 credits tocandidates with appropriateexperience and qualificationssuch as a PgceYou will be expected tobe working in a learningenvironment, paid or unpaid,for a minimum of one day perweek throughout the durationof the courseWe welcome applicationsfrom a wide sector and allnon-standard applicationswill be carefully consideredIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalSuitable for APPliCAnts from:TUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewAimed at teachers employed inprimary/secondary/FE as wellas graduates looking for teachingcareers, this course focuses oncontemporary issues such aslearners and learning, and managingeducational change. You will beencouraged to use your ownworkplace and experience asthe basis for your assignments.It enables those already workingin education, and those interestedin doing so, to reflect upon the latesttrends and developments in the fieldand, where appropriate, to considerhow these apply to their own placeof work. The course is designed tobe of practical use to you, yourinstitution and your students/pupils.You will be required to complete theResearching Education module, thedissertation and choose from arange of other modules.Course modulesCore modules:Researching Education(30 credits) introducesresearch methodologies andtheir implications to informa research proposal for thedissertation elementMajor project/dissertation(60 credits). In consultationwith the course leader, you willbe encouraged to undertakeresearch in an area thatspeaks to your own interests/experience. Assessmentmay include a continuingprofessional developmentevent with your employerYou will select from the following30 credit optional modules:Assessment and theCurriculum examines theways in which a content-ledcurriculum focuses classroomencounters upon assessmentrather than learning. Italso considers the ways inwhich you are tested; theeffectiveness of this regimeon you, the teacher and theschool. Alternative approachesto curriculum and assessmentwill be identified to enhanceyour learningCurrent and Emergent Issuesreflects upon the subjectmatter using appropriatesocial science tools. Issuesare subject to change but mayinclude: teacher as managerin the classroom; performanceand inspection; education andthe learning societyTechnology EnhancedLearning looks at thedangers and potentials ofnew technologies (internet,interactive whiteboards,multimedia, search enginesetc) for schooling, learningand teaching. How can suchtechnology be used effectivelyand what future educationspaces/possibilities areopened upInclusion in Practiceexamines inequality andthe role of education inreproducing or challenginginequalities (in gender, ethnicity,class, disability, sexuality etc).It looks at how education, invarious forms, can empower,engage and informEUWorld186Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Learners and Learning looksat the changing nature of thelearner today. What does thismean for the role of the teacherand the nature of schooling?How do people learn today andwhat interventions and strategiesmight enrich the learningenvironmentManaging Educational Changelooks at the ways in which you,as teachers, can actively engagewith such issues above in yourown working life and what thepractical impacts of policy areTeaching and ASSeSSmentThis course uses a variety ofteaching methods including lectures,tutorials, and group work duringevening teaching sessions. You willalso be expected to undertake selfdirectedstudy at your convenience.If you study full-time, you will attendtaught sessions for two eveningsper week and complete the coursein one academic year. If you studypart-time, you will attend taughtsessions for one evening per weekand complete the course in twoacademic years.ExpertiseThe course team are all experiencedand qualified teachers and lecturers,and have been recognised byuniversity awards for excellentteaching and for Curriculum Designand Innovation.Members of the team are currentlyactive researchers undertakingresearch projects in the followingareas:Race and equality in educationIn technology, policy implementationand change managementLeadershipAssessmentExcellence and good practiceGraduate CAreersThis course is ideal if you wish tofurther your career. It fits with thelatest demands of the Training andDevelopment Agency for teachingstaff to be educated to master’slevel and will help prepare andbuild on the demands of NationalProfessional Qualification forHeadship. The course is also anideal vehicle for those wishing towork and research in the academicdiscipline of Education Studies.Similar coursesEnglish Language Teaching MAHealth/Youth and CommunityDevelopment MAPG CertificateEducation PracticeThis course is run locally in schoolsas a short course to enable staffto continue their professionaldevelopment and enhance existingskills and knoweldge.Fees for this course will be differentto our standard postgraduate fees.Contact us for further information.HEALTH and life sciencesThe course has opened up my mind to new theoriesand pedagogical practices. In comparison to othermasters’ in education, this course offered morechoice than the others. It allowed me to make themasters my own, furthering my knowledge in areasthat interested me and, most importantly, applied tomy vocation as a teacherLeanne HolmesGraduate187

Environmental ProtectionPG Dip/BSc (Hons)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Part-time distance learning,18 months to two yearsLocation:Distance learning; De MontfortUniversity for the tutorial sessionsAttendance:Recommended induction day andtutorial days: one per module usuallyon a Wednesday. Recommendedmock viva day and compulsory vivaattendance day. There is a maximumof seven days attendance throughoutthe two years of the courseStart date:Three intakes a year in September2013, January 2014 and May 2014Entry requirements:PG DipProfessionals with relevantexperience who wish to addan academic qualification totheir portfolio – please contactus to discuss non-standardentry qualificationsA minimum of a 2:2 Honoursdegree in Science, Technologyor Environmental Health froma recognised university orsimilar institutionYou are expected to haveaccess to a computer with internetaccess, a dvd drive and a printerFor those who do not have aprofessional qualification, theBSc route provides the opportunityto begin your studiesIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldBSc (Hons)Every year we are approached bypractitioners within the environmentalarena who have relevant practicalexperience but do not have a firstdegree. This qualification has beenspecifically designed to meet thisneed. However, because we offerentry at the half way stage of atraditional 360 credit degree, youmust show the required academicability and prior achievementusing the Accreditation of PriorAchievement (APA) process. You willbe required to submit a portfolio ofevidence demonstrating professionalexperience and/or academicqualifications suitable for directentry. We are pleased to discuss thisprocess and possible suitable entrycriteria over the telephone. You maybe requested to visit the Universityfor a Professional InterviewTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis flexible distance learningcourse is designed to meet theneeds of practitioners within theenvironmental sector who wish toachieve an academic qualification.You will study specially writtendistance learning materialssupported by tutors with real-worldpractical experience. You can startthe course at three different timesduring the year.It is managed by a specialistdepartment in the faculty withover 15 years’ experienceof supporting distancelearning studentsOur excellent pass rate islargely attributed to the studentsupport we offer and the way inwhich the course is scheduledand delivered with the targetaudience in mindOpportunity to study adegree or diploma level,depending on your academic/professional experienceA tutor with real-world practicalexperience is available tocontact, providing friendlyhelp and guidance throughyour studiesDistance learning offersflexibility, in terms of when andhow you can study. You willreceive materials on cd-romwith access to Blackboard, ourvirtual learning environmentYou will have the opportunity tonetwork with other practitionersat the tutorial daysSuccessful students cantop-up to the EnvironmentalQuality Management msc oncompletion of the courseCourse modulesThe course recognises the needfor an integrated approach topollution control. It acknowledgesthe links between pollution of air,water and land, and proposes thatan integrated approach minimisesdamage to the environment.The mode of delivery is studentcentreddistance learning, withregular tutorial days, allowingaccess to professional trainingwhile in full-time employment.188Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

The course begins by establishingfundamental knowledge of waterand air quality and the associatedtechniques of pollution control. Itcontinues by providing fundamentalknowledge of waste managementand associated techniques, andconcludes with integrated pollutionprevention control and investigatinghow the three major pollution areasaffect each other.This course focuses on UK andEuropean legislation and techniquessuitable for a temperate climate.Four core modules are studied, eachone is worth 30 credits. These are:Integrated Pollution Preventionand Control (IPPC) providesan understanding of the origin,structure and direction of UK andEU legislation and policy. Themodule also covers the principalexisting UK and eu legislationand policy in the context of:discharges to water; emissionsto the atmosphere; managementof waste; planning; noise; andhealth and safetyWaste offers an extensiveoverview of waste managementpractice and policy. It includesan in-depth study of currentwaste legislation, its origins anddevelopment, waste managementstrategies, and the various wastetreatment disposal and recoveryoptions that are available. Themodule focuses on the cradleto the grave approach to wastemanagement and the use ofthe waste hierarchy to minimisewaste productionAir provides a comprehensiveoverview of air pollution in anurban and industrial environment.You will gain an understandingof the origins of pollutants, theirinteractions in the atmosphere,and the techniques availablefor measuring, monitoring andcontrolling them. The modulealso covers the legislation andpolicies aimed at reducingemissions and improvingair qualityWater familiarises you with thecomplete cycle of water use,from the abstraction of waterand the management of waterresources, the methods of watertreatment and supply, through tothe treatment of wastewater andthe disposal of sewage sludge.It also comprehensively coversthe legislation and policiesrelating to the water industryThe course concludes with a project(60 credits), which is an opportunityto engage in a critical reflectionon an area of policy or practice.Recent topics include; compliancewith environmental legislation whenworking in and around water coursesduring utility industry construction,installing a grey water recyclingsystem, an investigation into theimpact of new statistical guidancefor contaminated land assessment,and a framework for modernisinglegislation affecting wastemanagement on the Isle of Man.Teaching and ASSeSSmentYou are encouraged to attend aninduction session at the start ofthe course – these days allow youto meet key members of staff andfamiliarise yourself with studyingby distance learning. The courseoperates on a rolling, modular basisand you join when a new modulecommences. The majority of thecourse material is delivered viadistance learning modules.Each module is based on a 15 weekstudy timetable, although you canextend the study block to allowflexibility within a fixed framework.You are actively encouraged toattend day tutorials for the Air,Water, Waste and IPPC modules.The course is assessed throughthe completion of post-tests andassignments at the end of eachmodule. You will also complete apractical project and undertakean oral exam.ExpertisePractitioners are employed as tutorsfor the various modules, ensuringthat you receive a blend of theoryand practical real world experiencethat is directly applicable to theworking environment.The course is managed bythe Postgraduate and ContinuedProfessional Development (CPD)Office, a specialist department withover 15 years’ experienceof supporting distancelearning students.Graduate CAreersThis course produces peoplewho can recognise and respondto increasing environmentalperformance requirements withinindustry and regulatory authorities.Graduates are typically employed indiverse roles within local authoritiessuch as environmental healthtechnician, assistant pollution controlofficer, network operations managerand water byelaws adviser.Upon completion successful of theDiploma, you can study a top-uproute on the Environmental QualityManagement msc.Similar coursesEnvironmental QualityManagement mscMy studies at DMU opened more doors of opportunity thanI have time to possibly enter. My dissertation outlined certainserious domestic environment-related problems needing tobe addressed and, consequently, both my dissertation and itsimplementation strategy have attracted the interest of nationalcorporate bodies and local authoritiesHEALTH and life sciencesBrian LearyGraduate189

Environmental Quality ManagementMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:PG Cert/PG Dip: Module duration15 weeks each. msc: 12–18 monthsLocation:Distance learning, with occasionalattendance at De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Part-time distance learning.Recommended induction day plusoptional tutorials, usually WednesdayStart date:Three intakes per year in September2013, January and May 2014Entry requirements:A minimum of a 2:1 Honoursdegree in Science, Technologyor Environmental Health or arelated subject, from a recogniseduniversity or similar institutionProfessional membership,obtained by exam, of theChartered Institution of Water andEnvironmental Management, theInstitute of Waste Management,the Diploma in EnvironmentalProtection of the Royal Society ofHealth, neBOSH EnvironmentalDiploma, or a recognised scientificsociety or engineering institutionYou are expected to haveaccess to the internet, aCD-rom and printerIf you do not meet the entrycriteria you are activelyencouraged to apply for theEnvironmental ProtectionBSc (Hons)If English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis flexible distance learningcourse is designed to meet theneeds of practitioners within theenvironmental sector who wishto achieve an msc. You will studyspecially written distance learningmaterials supported by tutors withreal world practical experience.The modular approach allows youto progress at a pace to suit you,within defined boundaries. Youcollect credits for work completedgiving the flexibility to stop andstart as work and home life dictate.This course focuses on UKand European legislationand techniques suitable for atemperate climate.Course modulesThe course is designed to attractpeople from diverse backgroundsincluding mature learners whohave been out of education forsome time and those who haverecently graduated.Two modules from six arecompleted for the PG Cert andfour for the PG Dip. The finalMSc year involves a dissertation.Integrated PollutionPrevention and Control(IPPC) provides anunderstanding of the origin,structure and direction of UKand eu legislation and policy.The module also covers theprincipal existing UK and eulegislation and policy in thecontext of: discharges to water;emissions to the atmosphere;management of waste; planning;noise; and health and safetyWaste offers an extensiveoverview of waste managementpractice and policy. It includes anin-depth study of current wastelegislation, its origins anddevelopment, waste managementstrategies, and the various wastetreatment disposal and recoveryoptions that are available. Themodule focuses on the cradleto the grave approach to wastemanagement and the use ofthe waste hierarchy to minimisewaste production190Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Air provides a comprehensiveoverview of air pollution in anurban and industrial environment.You will gain an understandingof the origins of pollutants, theirinteractions in the atmosphere,and the techniques availablefor measuring, monitoring andcontrolling them. The module alsocovers the legislation and policiesaimed at reducing emissions andimprovingair qualityWater familiarises you with thecomplete cycle of water use,from the abstraction of waterand the management of waterresources, the methods of watertreatment and supply, through tothe treatment of wastewater andthe disposal of sewage sludge. Italso comprehensively covers thelegislation and policies relatingto the water industryEnvironmental ManagementSystems (emS) provides acomprehensive introductionto the various environmentalmanagement tools, includingthe role and scope ofenvironmental management, theenvironmental manager and thatof environmental policy. You willbe introduced to the principlesof life cycle assessment,from resource consumptionto product disposal, and howtraining and motivation areessential in ensuring effectiveimplementation of the emsHealth and Safetycomprehensively coversthe legislation and policiesrelating to the health andsafety management witheach unit covering a majortopic of concern, such asfire safety, health hazards,working environment andwork equipmentTeaching and ASSeSSmentYou are encouraged to attend aninduction session at the start ofthe course – this allows you tomeet key members of academicand administrative staff andfamiliarise yourself with studyingby distance learning.The course operates on a rolling,modular basis and you join whena new module begins. The majorityof the course is delivered viadistance learning. Each moduleis based on a 15 week timetable,although you can extend the studyblock to allow flexibility within afixed framework. There are optionalday tutorials for the Air, Water,Waste and IPPC Modules.The Certificate/Diploma includescontinuous assessment throughthe completion of post-tests andassignments at the end of eachmodule. The msc is assessed viaa 20,000 word dissertation.ExpertiseThe course is managed by thePostgraduate and ContinuedProfessional Development (CPD)Office, a specialist departmentwith over 15 years’ experienceof supporting distancelearning students.Practitioners are employed as tutorsfor the various modules, ensuringthat you receive a blend of theoryand practical real world experience.Graduate CAreersYou will increase your employabilityin the sector by studying for arecognised qualification which hasbeen developed and structured tomeet the needs of a changing anddemanding environmental field.Due to the flexibility and varietyof this course, practitioners areattracted from industry andregulatory authorities. Graduatestypically hold roles such asenvironmental manager, strategicenvironmental planning officer,environmental protection officer,waste management consultant,production services engineer,waste management officer,pollution control technician, seniorenvironment officer, air qualityconsultant, and many more.Similar courses youmay be interested in:Environmental ProtectionPG Dip/BSc (Hons)The course significantly increasedmy knowledge in areas I had notconsidered before, allowing meto continue in my current job, butwith a different outlookHEALTH and life sciencesEnvironmental Quality Management PG Dip graduate191

Foundation in Professional PracticePG Cert/BSc (Hons)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year part-time distancelearningLocation:Distance learningAttendance:No attendance is required as it is adistance learning course. Howeveryou can expect to study forapproximately 10 hours per week.Start date:September 2013 or February 2014Entry requirements:Postgraduate Certificate levelMinimum of 60 credits at Level6 in a course leading to aprofessional registrationBSc levelMinimum of 120 Level 4credits, plus 120 Level 5academic credits in a courseleading to professionalregistration (for BSc level)Effective registration with a UKProfessional Regulatory andStatutory Body (PRSB)You will need a suitablyqualified work-based preceptorEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationCourse overviewThis is a unique course aimed forat newly registered practitioners,providing the opportunity to gain anadditional academic qualificationbased on your everyday practice andwork activities.The course is based uponFlying Start (England)flyingstartengland.nhs.ukwhich is a nationally developedlearning tool, encompassing theprinciples of the PreceptorshipFramework for nurses, midwivesand allied health professionalsIt aims to support your learningand build your confidenceduring your first year ofprofessional practiceIt brings together and linksyour professional registrationrequirements, developmentneeds, and the nhs Knowledgeand Skills Framework (KSF)Provides the opportunity foryou to gain new knowledge,experience and skills in therapidly changing areaof healthcareOffered at two levels, BScand PG Cert so you can enterat the relevant level to suityour continuing professionaldevelopment (CPD) needsDeveloped in collaborationwith Leicester Partnershipnhs Trust (LPT), ensuringthat the course reflectsyours, and your organisationsdevelopment needsCourse modulesThe modules undertaken as partof the Postgraduate Certificate routewill be studied at a higher level thanthose on the BSc route to reflect thedifference in learning between thetwo routes.PostgraduateCertificate route:Professional Efficacy(30 credits) focuses uponcritical reflection, and allowsyou to explore your individualskills, knowledge and attitudesDimensions of ProfessionalPractice (30 credits) requiresyou to apply what you havelearnt in Professional Efficacyto your own work setting byidentifying a change in practice,and thinking about one area offocus. It is expected that you willmake the change in your workarea, through negotiation withyour preceptor, manager andacademic staffBSc route:The Effective Practitioner(30 credits) encourages you tothink about yourself, where youare at and where you would liketo be in the futurePerspectives of ProfessionalPractice (30 credits) requiresyou to apply your learning to yourown work setting by identifying achange in practice, and thinkingabout one area of focus. You areexpected to write a project planwith a view to introducing thatchange in your work settingHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:For more information please contact:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldThis course, on completion, will give you a qualification that hasbeen specifically designed to provide you with the opportunity todevelop skills and expertise at an advanced level. As your studiesprogress, you will develop the knowledge, skills and values thatbroaden and enhance you as an individual and your careeropportunities. We will encourage and support you to becomea self-directed and independent learnerJulian StriblingCourse Leader192Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and ASSeSSmentYou will be assigned an academice-facilitator to provide academicsupport and assist throughout thecourse. You will be informed at thebeginning of each module whenyour e-facilitator will be available foronline support. In addition to this,you will need to have arranged awork-based preceptor, who willprovide the expertise to guide youthrough your work-based learningactivities, and assist you with yourportfolio development.A variety of course assessmentstrategies are used including areflective essay, a project and thedevelopment of a professionalportfolio. You have the opportunityto interact with other students anddmu academic staff, through avariety of online resources.ExpertiseOur academic staff that are involvedin the course delivery have awealth of experience with a strongbackground clinical knowledge, andexperience of preceptorship. Wehave expertise in delivering distancelearning courses, and dedicatedtechnology support, putting us in aunique position to offer this pathwayefficiently and effectively.The course has been developedalongside Leicester PartnershipTrust, and this establishedrelationship ensures that the courseprovision is relevant to currentworking practices, meaning thatyou are learning the most recentinitiatives from the healthcare sector.Graduate CAreersThe course has been created toensure that the Flying Start coreprinciples are met, and is linkedwith the KSF, both of whichenhance your professionaldevelopment throughout theduration of your study. The courseis based around your everyday workactivities, making it very easy to fitstudy around a busy life.The close links with industry meansthat it meets your developmentneeds and professional registrationrequirements so it easily supportsyour future career development.Upon completion of thepostgraduate certificate, youwill have the opportunity to gainAccreditation Prior ExperienceLearning (APEL) credits, and top-upyour study at postgraduate level onone of our many courses, or pursuea research interest on one of ourdoctorates, or PhD level study.HEALTH and life sciencesUpon completion of the BSc, youhave the opportunity to gain APELcredits and continue studying onthe Health and Professional PracticeBSc (Hons), along with other degreelevel courses that we offer. You canalso further your study on one ofour many postgraduate courses.This programme, on completion, will give you aqualification that has been specifically designedto provide you with the opportunity to developskills and expertise at an advanced level.As your studies progress, the programme teambelieve that you will develop the knowledge, skillsand values that will broaden and enhance youas an individual and your career opportunities.We will encourage and support you to becomea self-directed and independent learnerSimilar coursesAdvanced Health andProfessional Practice mscHealth and ProfessionalPractice BSc (Hons)Nikki BrooksPrevious programme leader193

Health and CoMMUnityDevelopment Studies MA/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two–threeyears part-time distance learning(with occasional attendance)Location:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:One teaching block week inOctober is compulsory. Furtherteaching days are dependent onthe optional modules chosen. Someoptional modules are launched overweekends. The second teachingblock in February depends on yourmodule choices (if you enrol inFebruary the whole week will thenbe compulsory). All module launchdays are compulsoryStart date:October 2013 or February 2014Entry requirements:You need to demonstrate thatyou can work at master’s levelwhich can be achieved throughhaving a first degree, normally at2:2 or above, or by having a rangeof academic and work experienceYou are normally expected tohave a professional qualificationin an area related to youth andcommunity development workYou must be engaged in at least12 hours’ appropriate work, paidor unpaid, per weekYou should also normally have:A commitment toanti-oppressive practiceIf you have no formal academicqualifications but do have extensivepractice experience we will consideryour application on an individual basisYou will need to conduct aninterview. If you are unable to attend,arrangements can be made for atelephone interviewYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crB disclosureapplication form (if you are overseasyou will also need to submit acriminal records certificate from yourhome country), before starting thecourse, which need to be cleared inaccordance with dmu’s admissionpolicy. Contact us for up-to-dateinformationIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course is essential.English language tuition, delivered byour British Council accredited Centrefor English Language Learning, isavailable both before and during thecourse if you need it. To find out more,please visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course is designed for staffin local authorities, the nhs,voluntary and third sector who usegroup work, informal learning andactivity, outreach and communitywork especially those workingwith young people and adultsoften labelled as hard to reach.This very flexible distance learningcourse can be studied part-timeor full-time. It attracts staff fromacross the UK from a varietyof settings such as parentingeducation, youth work, children’scentres, sexual health roles, drugabuse, housing and homelessness,youth offending, mental health,community development anddomestic violence. It is alsosuitable for youth work andcommunity development workpractitioners seeking to explorehealth related topics prevalentin both generic work andspecialist health educationand development projects.Students must complete adissertation in a health-relatedtopic identified in discussionwith academic staff.This course enables thedevelopment of innovative,progressive practitionersto reflectively engage withconcepts and practices ofsocial justice and equality.Suitable for qualifiedpractitioners, with a flexiblestudy course allowing studyalongside workdmu holds an internationalreputation in the field of youthand community developmentStaff are engaged inprofessional practice, research,consultancy and teaching,providing you with teachingthat is relevant, current andapplicable to recent initiativesProvides an opportunity tostudy at an advanced academicand professional levelHigh quality practice-relatedmodules enabling practitionersand clients to achieve plannedchange through the processof education, development andpractice-orientated researchRelevant and significant fieldexperience on which to baseand integrate theoryProven ability to reflect onpractice, critically examineconcepts of informal educationand justice, awareness of socialwelfare needs in a youth andcommunity development contextSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld194Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Course modulesThe course comprisesof three core modules:Issues of Health andWell-being (15 credits)introduces key conceptsof health and well-being inthe context of youth workand community developmentHealth and Social ResearchMethods (15 credits) introducesstrategies and methods of socialscience research commonly usedin social and healthcare settingsTheory and Practice ofCommunity Development(15 credits) introduces studentsto key concepts explored inrelation to practice, policy and theNational Occupation StandardsYou will study up to five othermodules depending on your chosenpathway. There are three pathways:The generic pathway offersthe greatest flexibilityThe research pathway includestaught modules in researchmethods and advanced researchmethods, plus a 90 creditdissertation. You will considerpractice-based, evaluative andacademic modes of researchOn the management pathwayyou are required to take threemanagement modules andcomplete a managementfocuseddissertationThere is plenty of opportunityto specialise on a chosen themewithin modules and by usingthe Negotiated Module and theDissertation/Practice-RelatedProject to pursue themes in depth.A number of specialist modulesare taken, these include:First semester 15 credit modules:Negotiated Module allowsyou to formulate, present andimplement an individual proposalin an area of professionalrelevance and interestManaging Services and Peopleincreases self-confidence andperformance as a manager ofpeople and projects within ayouth work and communitydevelopment environmentAnti-Oppressive Practiceanalyses concepts of oppression,discrimination and inequality anddevelops effective anti-oppressiveand anti-discriminatory practiceSecond semester modules:Health and Social ResearchMethods 2 (15 credits) isfocused on critical deconstructionof approaches to researchand evaluationOptional modules x 2(select from a varied listof specialist modules)Dissertation (60 or 90 credits)There are a several specialistoptional modules available in eachof the semesters, although someare only available biennially.Teaching AND AsseSSmentThe core module and most specialistmodules are launched during one oftwo block teaching weeks held eachyear. These modules are supportedby a wide variety of written material,individual and corporate tasks. Youare required to engage in a numberof online seminars in each modulewhich is compulsory.The course works to build a learningcommunity, from the initial contacton selection day and in the inductionperiods onwards. Assessment isusually by written assignment of4,000 words per15 credit module.Contributions to online seminarsare compulsory and also anattendance requirement.International students come to studyin the UK because the quality of ourteaching is among the best in theworld, offering a varied selectionof teaching methods to suit alllearning requirements.ExpertiseStaff in the department have morethan 50 years’ experience and areone of the largest teams in the UK.They continue to work for a range oforganisations that work with youngpeople including charities, voluntaryand statutory agencies at local,national and international levels.Thematic areas of interest includea specialist expertise and interestin global youth and communitydevelopment work (resultingin numerous conferences andpublications by Dr MomodouSallah, a leading expert in thisarea); work with black youngpeople (again, resulting in keyconferences and texts by CarltonHowson and Momodou Sallah);youth participation and citizenship(including an evaluation of a BeaconCouncils initiative and ongoingpartnership work with the Centrefor Social Action); anti-oppressivepractice (Dr Jagdish Chouhan);hospital and other health-relatedyouth work; (Dr Scott Yates) and thecontext, management and operationof children and young people’sservices; (Mary Tyler, and recenthigh profile work undertaken byvisiting professors Bernard Daviesand Bryan Merton). In the last fiveyears seven books have beenpublished by authors in the divisionwith a further two forthcoming titles.Graduate CareersMany of our graduates go intoa wide range of senior posts incommunity health, youth work andcommunity development work inboth the statutory and voluntarysector, all over the world.An MA is a recommendedqualification for workers who wantto hold senior positions. The MA isrecognised internationally as a validpostgraduate level of study and itscontent is relevant for issues relatingto a developing country’s health andcommunity provision.Similar CoursesYouth and CommunityDevelopment Studies MAYouth Work, Health andCommunity Development (PQ) MAYouth Work and CommunityDevelopment (PQ) MAHEALTH and life sciences195

Health PsychologyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, flexible part-timestudy over two–three yearsLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Two days per week for full-timestudents. Variable for part-timestudents depending on theduration of their studiesStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Applicants are usually expectedto possess (or be predicted toobtain) a First or 2:1 award froma BPS accredited Psychologycourse (or internationalequivalent). Students with a2.2 award will be consideredon a case-by-case basisApplicants are usually invitedto interview as part of theselection process. Alternativearrangements can be made if youare unable to attend in personYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced CriminalRecords Bureau (crB)disclosure application form(if you are overseas you willalso need to submit a criminalrecords certificate from yourhome country), before startingthe course, which need to becleared in accordance withdmu’s admission policy.For further information contactus on 0116 257 7700Anyone who would like to receivemore information about crBclearance is encouraged to contactthe Course Leader who willbe happy to discuss this aspectof the application process incomplete confidenceIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsFurther information is availablefrom the course leader:Dr Iain WilliamsonT: +44 (0)116 207 8393E: iwilliamson@dmu.ac.ukCourse overviewOur Health Psychology mscprovides an opportunity for youto explore the many ways in whichpsychology can be applied toan understanding of health andillness, and applied to modernhealthcare systems.As well as focusing on arange of theories, models andstudies within the discipline,the course benefits fromtwo distinctive strands whichare especially pertinent toworking as a contemporaryhealth psychologist – namelya focus on social and culturaldiversity and interprofessionalrelationshipsThere is detailed coverageof social and culturaldiversity, using psychologyto tackle health inequalities,interprofessional relationshipsand eating behavioursacross the lifespanThe course is accreditedby the British PsychologicalSociety (BPS) who havecommended the course onthe quality of its studentsupport, quality managementof practitioner input, researchmethods training, range ofassessments, links with localcommunities and servicesand the development ofinterprofessional skillsAppeals to graduates thathave completed a relevantundergraduate degree andare looking to further theirstudy, as well as professionalslooking to enhance theircareer opportunitiesCourse modulesThe msc is made up of theoretical,work-related and research-basedmodules which together make up180 credits of study. The modulesyou can expect to study are all 15credits, unless otherwise stated:Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld196Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Theories and Perspectivesin Health Psychology exploresthe biopsychosocial modelof health and evaluates theways in which lifestyles andhealth-enhancing and healthcompromisingbehaviours (suchas exercise, smoking and alcoholconsumption) impact on ourwell-beingMind, Body and Healthinvestigates the ways inwhich mind and body interactto affect health, and alsoexplores the role of personalityfactors and social supportUnderstanding andManaging Chronic HealthConditions develops a detailedunderstanding of how livingwith a long-term health conditionaffects the individual, their carersand family membersHealth Inequalities, Diversityand Social Inclusion integratespsychological and sociologicalperspectives to developunderstanding of health andillness among disadvantagedcommunities around the worldPsychology of Health andFood Through The Lifespanfocuses on adaptive andmaladaptive eating behavioursthrough the human lifespanHealth Psychology in Theoryand Contemporary Practiceexplores the theoreticalperspectives that inform thework of modern day healthpsychologists and discusseshow these are applied in practiceResearch Methods andData Analysis for AppliedPsychologists (30 credits)introduces you to a range ofways of collecting, analysing,and presenting research dataAdvanced AppliedPsychology Dissertation(Health) (60 credits) is anindependent research projectin a health-related topic areaof your choiceTeaching AND AsseSSmentWe employ a range of teachingand learning strategies includinglectures, group seminars andindividual tutorials. We alsorecommend reading and electronicresources for independent study tohelp develop the breadth and depthof your knowledge. The majority ofyour studies will take place at theuniversity but we also incorporatehospital and community-basedlearning experiences.There is a significant focuson developing skills that aretransferable to a variety of careersand contexts on an internationallevel. Learning activities aredesigned to help you developyour teamwork, presentation andproblem-solving skills, plus moretraditional academic skills such assynthesis, evaluation and application.We also help you to developyour skills and understanding inprofessional areas such as ethicsand reflexivity.You will have a personal academictutor who you are encouraged tomeet with regularly. His or her roleis to provide you with individualisedsupport throughout your timewith us. We also offer a range ofadditional support services (bothwithin the Division of Psychologyand university more widely) to helpyou develop the skills required forMaster’s level study.You will undertake a variety ofassessments including projectwork, essays and literature reviews,problem-based activities andelectronic-learning tasks. Bespokeguidance materials are providedfor all forms of assessment onthe course.ExpertiseThe course is delivered by a teamof academic health psychologists,based at dmu, in collaboration withpractitioner psychologists workingwithin the nhs. All academic staffcontributing to the course areresearch active, have presented theirresearch at national and internationalconferences and published inspecialist journals including SocialScience and Medicine, EuropeanEating Disorders Review and Journalof Health Psychology.Graduate CareersThe course is designed to delivera range of transferable skills andenhance your employability acrossa range of career paths withinhealth and social care.Health psychology is an expandingarea of employment in many areas ofthe world. Graduates often work forvoluntary organisations, in hospitalsor for community-based healthservices. Successful graduates mayalso wish to consider doctoral studyin the area (i.e. stage two trainingin Health Psychology or PhD).Similar CoursesPsychological Well-being mscPsychological Perspectives onHealth and Illness PG CertificateA postgraduate degree helps you to better understand yoursubject, and also further your knowledge of the career optionsavailable to you. My experience at dmu has been reallyenjoyable. I’ve learnt a lot about the course and what it takesto be a Health Psychologist, and it has helped me decide thisis the career I wantHEALTH and life sciencesNadine WoodHealth Psychology msc197

Intercultural Business CommunicationMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time,two-three years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Full-time students will be expectedto attend lectures and seminars mostdays of the week; one day a weekwill be allocated for work placementif you choose to take weekly workplacement option. Part-time studentscan expect to attend university twoor three times per week, dependenton the durationStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:An Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject, including business-relatedsubjects, languages, translation,media, communication,and technologyIf you have no formal qualificationsbut do have extensive industryexperience we will consider yourapplication on an individual basis,where you may be required toattend an interviewIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalent isessential., with writing and speakingat no less than ielts 6.0. FreeEnglish language tuition, delivered byour British Council accredited Centrefor English Language Learning, isavailable both before and during thecourse. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalFor those who need to increasetheir ielts score to 6.5 to receivean unconditional offer, please viewthe Centre’s information for anenhanced language courseTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewEffective communication is a vitalskill in any field of employment.Increasingly, intercultural communicationin business contexts is recognised ascrucial in multicultural societies andin the more competitive globalisedbusiness world. With an increasingnumber of international andtransnational companies establishedin both developing and developedcountries, there is a demand forfuture business people to be ableto communicate effectively inintercultural business settings.If you would like to work in abusiness-related profession, thiscourse will help you to achieve yourgoal and increase your opportunitiesfor this competitive business andprofessional labour market.Specialise in interculturalcommunication to developskills that can be used inpotentially global businessand professional contextsLearn and collaborate in aninternational environment toenhance your future nationalor international careerCombine theory, practiceand work experience forintercultural communicationWork in an optional placementat an international companyor organisation in Britain andgain a certificate proving yourintercultural work experienceThis flexible course allows youto study alongside work, andenhance your existing skillsand knowledge in your currentbusiness or organisationSupported by the Centrefor Intercultural Researchin Communication andLearning (circl), you willhave access to national andinternational expertise froma range of interculturalresearch backgroundsCourse modulesFirst semester modules:Intercultural CommunicationTheories and Practices(30 credits) underpins thetheoretical foundation ofintercultural communicationCommunication Competencein Intercultural Contexts (15credits) provides the theoreticaland practical emphasis oflanguage used in interculturalbusiness contextsBusiness in Action (15credits) offers an importantdimension of how business isoperated in real world contextsSecond semester modules:Communication Skills inIntercultural Contexts (15credits) trains you in the useof language in oral and writingfor intercultural business andorganisational contextsManaging Advertisingand Communications (15credits) focuses on advertisingand communications in thecontext of both business andorganisationsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldResearch methods (30credits) provides you with thetraining of conducting researchin intercultural businesscommunication198Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Third semester modulesDissertation (60 credits)Intercultural Work Experience(optional 0 credits) providesrelevant work experience in aBritish company or organisationwhere you apply your learningto real working contexts andenhancing intercultural practicesin the company or organisationTeaching and AsseSSmentThis course has opportunities foryou to benefit from the training ofcritical thinking, effective interaction,reflective practice, problem-solvingskills, and independent learning.Teaching will normally be deliveredthrough formal lectures, moreinformal seminars, tutorials,workshops, discussions ande-learning packages.The types of assessments in thiscourse allow you to maximise yourlearning potential. These include: oralpresentations; legal, marketing andbusiness scenario reports; a groupwork assignment; reflective and casestudy reports; a work placementportfolio; essay writing; a researchproposal and the dissertation.International students come tostudy in the UK because the qualityof the teaching is among the bestin the world.ExpertiseThis course benefits from teachingexpertise from across threefaculties; Business and Law; Art,Design and Humanities; and theCentre for Intercultural Researchin Communication and Learning(circl) in Health and Life Sciences.Staff members have substantialresearch publications in interculturalcommunication, cultures of learning,managing advertising and businesscommunication; workplace diversityand ethnicity; developing languagecompetence, and workplacecommunication and internationalbusiness.The course will also inviteacademic and industry expertsto give specialised topics inintercultural communicationand translation, work performanceevaluation in internationalcompanies, assessing interculturalcommunication competence,and other related areas.This course benefits from theresearch findings of the UK PrimeMinister’s Initiative (PMI2) fundedproject, led by Prof. Lixian Jin fromthe circl. This project investigatedintercultural business practices ininternational companies based inthe UK and China, in collaborationwith Huazhong University of Scienceand Technology in China. dmu wasone of only five Higher EducationInstitutions (heis) in the UK whichgained this funding for enhancingemployability and entrepreneurshipin international education.Graduate CareersGraduates are expected to findemployment in organisations whereintercultural communication skillsare an essential as a part of thejob, including marketing, humanresources, public relations, andmany more.With business skills provided bythis course, you will be morecapable and competitive to enteremployment in internationaland transnational companies orimport/export businesses. In somecountries, postgraduates from thiscourse will be employed in highereducation institutions or relevantgovernment departments.You will gain skills to becomesuccessful in an increasinglyglobalised workforce such asinternational companies, servicecentres in other countries workingfor Western companies and jointventures in Asia and MiddleEast countries.Similar CoursesInternational Business andEntrepreneurship mscInternational Businessand Corporate SocialResponsibility mscMaster’s by Research MA/MScHEALTH and life sciencesIntercultural Business Communicationsat dmu has great business elements,helping us to find good jobs in the futureRujia HuCurrent student199

Master’s in Research MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert(Applied Health Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, or Social Work)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time,two-six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Full-time attendance is one dayper week or half a day if studyingpart-timeStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:A good 2:1 Honours degreeor above in a relevant subjector A good 2:2 Honoursdegree or above plus relevantprofessional experienceor A portfolio of professionalqualifications and/or academicqualifications of equivalentstanding to an honours degreeor An appropriate PostgraduateDiploma at a good standardIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is availableboth before and during thecourse if you need it.To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldCourse overviewThis course will equip you with themethodological skills to carry outapplied research in these subjectareas at doctoral level, which canbe useful in any setting both inthe UK and in other countries.It incorporates a wide range ofspecialised teaching and enablesyou to develop your understandingof the theoretical and practicaldimensions of research practice.It is suitable for graduates,international students, andprofessionals looking to developa research interest.You are able to explore bothtraditional and longstandingresearch methods, plus innovativeapproaches to social researchYou will develop technicalskills as well as a philosophicalunderstanding of keyschloarly debatesThe course enables you toapply methodologicalconstructs directly to yourwork-based interestsThe course has an excellentreputation, confirmation of itsquality and valueCourse modulesThe course provides evidenceof grounding in research methodstraining which can supportapplications for PhD study.It offers rigorous multidisciplinarytraining in traditional and innovativeresearch methods and enablesyou to develop an advanced criticalappreciation of key methodologicaldebates. There are three pathways:applied health studies, criminologyand criminal justice, and social work.Core modules:Research Designs in Health(30 credits) develops a criticalunderstanding of socio-politicalaspects of research, to identifythe strengths and weaknessesof different research designsand to plan a research projectResearch Dilemmas andStrategies (30 credits) isdesigned to develop advancedand specialist knowledge in thefields of research strategiesand philosophical assumptionsunderlying research decisionsMaking Sense of Quantitativeand Qualitative Data (30credits) develops advancedand specialist knowledge inthe fields of both quantitativeand qualitative methodsAdvanced Statistics and DataAnalysis (15 credits) is designedto give a thorough appreciationof handling complex data sets,analysing quantitative dataand presenting numerical datagraphically in an accessiblefashionResearch Dissertation(45 credits) involves arequirement to present twobound copies of a formallypresented dissertation ofno more than 15,000 wordsPathway modules:Health Policy and Strategy (30credits) examines the broad UKhealth policy context within whichprofessionals, patients and publicengage. Allows you to explore therelationship of health to widersocial policiesResearch in Social Work(30 credits) begins withtaught components aimed atfamiliarising you with currentdebates and issues in social workResearch in Criminologyand Criminal Justice (30credits) focuses on a rangeof criminological approaches,research methods and theory.It will consider the ethicalimplications of undertakingresearch with offenders, victimsand criminal justice personnelFor the Master’s in Research youwill complete a dissertation of15,000 words and achieve a totalof 180 credits. A PostgraduateDiploma may be awarded oncompletion of 120 credits; aPostgraduate Certificate oncompletion of 60 credits.200Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and AsseSSmentThe course uses a combinationof lectures, seminars, workshops,visiting speakers, e-based learning,one-to-one supervision and selfdirectedstudy.Assessment in taught modules is bycoursework, primarily essays, reports,mini-projects, presentations, methodexercises, and a dissertation. Thereare no formal exams.International students come tostudy in the UK because the qualityof the teaching is among the bestin the world.ExpertiseThe course is taught by staff froma range of disciplines, who are allrecognised experts in their fields.Methodological expertise inquantitative methods is offeredby Jean Hile and Dr Peter Norrie;and in qualitative approaches byDr Dave Hiles. Specific subjectrelevant research expertise is offeredby Dr Sally Ruane (health studies),Professor Rob Canton and JeanHine (criminology and criminaljustice), and Dr Julie Fish (socialwork). Training in the managementand planning of research studiesis also offered by Professor Brown,while Dr Scott Yates offers agrounding in the epistemologicaland theoretical challenges forintending postgraduate researchers.Aside from their teachingresponsibilities, the team alsooffers individual supervision forstudents undertaking mresdissertations, and their own expertisespans such areas as: communicationin healthcare; influencing healthpolicy; diversity and health; probationand its history; pathways into youthcrime; young people and disability;youth justice; narrative methodsand nursing informatics.Graduate CareersThis course offers a route intodoctoral research or a wider researchcareer on a global level. Professionalswith some years experience seekingto enhance the research dimension ofthe workplace will find the opportunityto develop a level of researchexpertise which can be taken backinto the arena of professional practicefor work-based application.Similar CoursesMaster’s by Research MA/MScDoctorate in HealthSciences dhsciDoctorate in Criminology andCriminal Justice dccJHEALTH and life sciencesThe main benefit of studying in Health and Life Sciences is thefocus on the development of progressive research; because ofthis commitment, the research process is fully supported andencouraged. From initial ethical approval to the final completionand viva, each step of the systematic enquiry is prioritised, enabledand celebrated. This has made me feel that I have a very specialposition within the university.I would recommend dmu to anyone considering undertakinga degree for all of these reasons. With the professional studentcentredsupport, coupled with the desire to achieve, every studentis supported to achieve at the highest level entering into aprofessional career with an excellent qualification from a highlyrespected institutionDan AllenStudent201

Master’s by ResearchMA/MScHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:12–15 months full-time24–30 months part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:As negotiated with supervisorsStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Normally a minimum of a 2:1or first class Honours degree(or equivalent)Relevant experience maybe needed for some projectsIf English is not your firstlanguage an ielts score of 6.5or equivalent when you startthe course is essential. Englishlanguage tuition, delivered by ourBritish Council accredited Centrefor English Language Learning, isavailable both before and duringthe course if you need it.To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalYou will be required to preparea research proposal, approximatelythree pages long that sets outyour research aims context andintended methods. You will thenbe interviewed by two membersof staff and, if successful inyour application, be assignedtwo supervisorsTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Apply directly to the GraduateSchool at De Montfort UniversityContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7513E: researchstudents@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course offers the opportunityto pursue an independentresearch project supported byexpert supervision. It will appealto graduates as well as those inprofessional practice and will providestudents with an opportunity toresearch an area of interest in somedetail. Candidates are encouragedto discuss their research ideas withpotential supervisors before theystart so that they have aclearly-defined project at thestage of enrolment.It provides you with theopportunity to pursue a researchproject in a specific area ofinterest and you can link yourstudy directly to your currentor future careerIt offers a taste for what PhDstudy might entail, and givesyou the opportunity to get anunderstanding and appreciationof research studyYou will benefit from thesupport and expertise of tworesearch supervisors who willmeet with you regularly toreview your progressYou will have the flexibility ofmanaging your own time, andstudy at times that suit you bestCourse modulesThis is a research masters sothere are no taught coursemodules. However, the universityoffers a generic research trainingcourse which includes courses onIntellectual Property Rights andEthics, Planning and ManagingResearch and Preparing for your viva.There are also faculty-basedresearch sessions includingLiterature Searching and ReferenceManagement, Health and Safety inLaboratories (for those students whoare lab-based) and Presentation ofResearch Data and Participation inAnalytical Discussion.Teaching and AsseSSmentCandidates’ research proposal willbe discussed during their entryinterview. Each student will beassigned two supervisors whom theywill meet with on a regular basis, atleast twice per month for full-timestudents and once per month forpart-time students.Students submit a research thesis(max 20,000 for science, technology,engineering and mathematics(stem) subjects and 30,000 wordsfor other subjects) and they have aviva conducted by an internal andexternal examiner.ExpertiseWe benefit from a wide range ofexpertise in a number of specialistareas in order to help guide andsupport you in your research project.Most of our academic staff areactively involved in research orconsultancy activity and there arealso more than 129 dedicatedpostgraduate researchers. The latestResearch Assessment Exerciseidentified ‘world-leading’ researchwithin each of the faculty’s fourschools of study.Graduate CareersThe course will help to develop andenhance the skills and knowledgerequired to conduct research inan area of interest to you. It willprovide an opportunity for thosewho are thinking about doing aPhD to explore whether they enjoyindependent study. The research canbe tailored to your chosen careerpath, and if you are in employmentit may act as an opportunity to gaina better understanding of a topicrelated to your work place.Similar CoursesMaster’s in Research mresDoctorate in Health Sciences(dhsci)Doctorate in Criminology andCriminal Justice (dccJ)Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld202Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Medical EducationMA/PG DipCourse OverviewThe course has been designedto meet the needs of healthcarepractitioners in both primaryand secondary care who haveresponsibility for the education,training and management of thelearning and teaching of others.It provides the opportunityto study contemporarydevelopments and to developthe skills necessary to becomean effective healthcare educatorIt uses blended learning from thedisciplines of educational theoryand practice, plus the theory andmethods of assessmentIt supports your personaldevelopment as an educator,enabling you to improve yourteaching skills and gainexpertise in managing andproviding education in awork-based environmentIt benefits from part-time deliveryto enable practitioners to continuetheir professional developmentalongside work commitmentsCourse modulesYou can expect to study four modules:Assessment and Evaluation(15 credits) focuses on a reviewof modern methods of educationalassessment and evaluationcovering both the theoreticalbackground to assessmentinstruments and their applicationto practice. It is launched on a oneday workshop and is supportedby online study and tutorialsResearch Designs (15 credits)is organised to give a thoroughgrounding in both the technicaland socio-political processes ofresearch. You will attend threehours a week for 11 weeksEffective Education (30 credits)incorporates learning andtheories and their applicationto educational methods in thedelivery of healthcare education.It is launched with a two dayworkshop and then is supportedby online study and tutorialsResearch Dissertation(60 credits) is a 20,000 wordpiece that can be based on eitherempirical data or presented as alibrary-based study. It is a taughtmultidisciplinary module whichrequires attendance three hoursa week for 11 weeksTeaching and ASSeSSmentThe course uses a combinationof online seminars, workshops,self-directed study, distancelearning and tutorials.ExpertiseThe course staff have medicaleducation qualifications, and wideexperience of working and teachingin primary and secondary care.The lead tutors have worked onthis course since its inception andbeen subject to observation intheir teaching with feedback andevaluation. The external assessor isexperienced in medical education andhas presented nationally.Graduate CAreersA qualification in medical educationwill be an essential aspect of yourCV as part of a portfolio career. Itenables you to become an effectivehealthcare educator.Similar courses:Doctorate in HealthSciences dhsciAdvanced Health and ProfessionalPractice mscKey InformationDuration:Part-time, normally over two yearsLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Occasional attendanceat university is required.Course induction is onefull day to introduce studentsto each other, the team andthe course of studyStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should normally havecompleted a PostgraduateCertificate in Education or apostgraduate course similar tothis. It is expected that you will beinvolved in the education of othersEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationFunding may be available fromthe Education CommissioningUnit of the East MidlandsStrategic Health AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:For more informationplease contact:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsHEALTH and life sciencesMaster’s in Research(Applied Health Studies) mresMedical Education PG CertificateClinically-Led CommissioningPG CertificateSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary. 203

Midwifery PracticeMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Three-six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Wednesday pm, three–four hours perweek for 10–12 weeks per semesterStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Professional midwiferyqualification with evidenceof current registration as amidwife with the Nursing andMidwifery CouncilEmployed in the UK as a midwifewith an employer willing to providea clinical mentor during the coursePlus either:An Honours degree (2:2minimum) in a degree relevantto midwifery and awarded by aBritish universityor Portfolio evidence whichdemonstrates expertise throughpublication, change managementand/or leadership in midwiferyand successful study at degreelevel at a British universityYou may be required to attendan interview for non-standardqualificationsTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPlyPlease visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewDesigned for midwives whowish to undertake a part-timepostgraduate course whichprepares them for seniorpositions in practice,management, researchor educationIdeal for midwives thinkingof careers in management,education and as consultantmidwivesApply critical reflectionand theory to practiceImplement change in practiceas a consequence of studyand researchPartnership teaching andsupport between the universityand employing nhs trustThis course aims to:Facilitate the developmentof innovative leaders in themidwifery profession who willmake a substantial contributionto the development of practiceProvide theoretical andresearch modules based firmlyon advanced study of thechallenges which you may facein clinical practiceDevelop interprofessionallearning and the exchangeof ideas that will enhanceyour learning across bothprofessional and specificpractice boundariesIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldCourse modulesYou can expect to study a rangeof modules including:Research Designs in Health(30 credits) is designed togive a grounding in both thetechnical and socio-politicalprocesses of researchMidwifery Theory andPractice (30 credits) aimsto facilitate individual, personaland professional growth, assistdevelopment of a greaterwoman-focused care andthe ability to focus onsalutogenesis withinthe birth context204Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Dissertation (60 credits)provides the opportunity toundertake a piece of originalresearch, which will incorporateboth the academic and practiceelements of the courseYou can also choose to studyoption modules up to the value of60 credits from a range availablewithin the faculty, some of whichcan be at degree level. You mustcomplete a total of 180 credits tobe awarded the msc.Teaching and AsseSSmentThere are no exams. Continuousassessment is by clinical learningoutcomes, assignments, seminars,presentations and case studies.You will be guided to develop a selfdirectedapproach to learning whichis required throughoutthe course.ExpertiseThe course is delivered by a teamof highly experienced academicsand professionals. A numberof these are both lecturers andresearchers in midwifery. Tina Harrishas developed a national reputationin her research work on third stagepractice. Rosemary Garratt iscurrently undertaking research withindependent midwives and is alsoa supervisor of midwives, and FranMills is undertaking researchon emotional intelligence inmidwifery work.Graduate CareersThe Midwifery msc supports yourdevelopment in clinical practice andmay facilitate career progressionto more senior posts within nhstrusts or within higher educationinstitutions.Similar courses:Advanced Health andProfessional Practice mscApplied Health Studies MALearning BeyondRegistration modulesHEALTH and life sciences205

Non-Medical PrescribingPG CertNEW FOR2013HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Part-time normallyover two semestersLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Days of attendance differ betweenmodules and mode of deliveryStart date:September 2013 or January 2014Entry requirements:Effective registration with theNursing and Midwifery Council(nmc) or Health ProfessionalsCouncil (HPC)A minimum of three yearspost-registration experiencethat includes working for atleast a year within the fieldyou wish to prescribeRelevant Honours degree at2:2 or above, or equivalentUndertaken successful level6 academic study within thelast three yearsEither successfully undertakenthe module nmah 3314Consultation and physicalexamination skills (or equivalent)or then the student’s employer isresponsible for confirming that:The applicant has beenassessed as competent to takea history, undertake a clinicalassessment, and diagnose,before being put forwardThere is clinical need withinthe registrant’s role to justifyprescribingThe applicant has sufficientknowledge to apply prescribingprinciples taught on the course ofpreparation to their own area andfield of practiceSuitable for APPliCAnts from:The applicant can demonstrateappropriate numeracy skills(to be further developed withinthe context of prescribing andassessed on the course)A designated medical practitionerwho meets eligibility criteria formedical supervision of nurse,midwifery and allied healthprofessional prescribers and whohas agreed to provide the requiredterm of supervised practiceYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crBdisclosure application form(if you are overseas you willalso need to submit a criminalrecords certificate from yourhome country), before startingthe course, which need to becleared in accordance with dmu’sadmission policy. Contact us forup-to-date informationIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor information.Those working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0) 116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlscourse overviewThis course is specificallydesigned for nurses, midwivesand allied health professionalswho wish to undertake part-timestudy to prepare them to becomea non-medical prescriber. Nursesand midwives will be awarded thenmc recorded qualification (V300Independent and SupplementaryPrescribing) and allied healthprofessionals will be awardedan annotation with the HPCas a Supplementary Prescriber.The leading principle within theNon-Medical Prescribing courseis to prepare you to deliver highquality care by equipping you to:Prescribe safely and effectivelyUse resources to your optimumeffect for service usersImprove well-being andreduce inequalitiesProvide evidence-basedeffective careEngage in policy makingand actively participatein the multidisciplinaryprescribing teamCourse modulesYou can expect tostudy four modules:Pharmacology andTherapeutics For Prescribers(30 credits) will prepareyou to understand andapply the principles ofpharmacodynamics andpharmacokinetics directlyrelated to prescribing practice.Practitioners will have theopportunity to critically analyseevidence-based practiceincluding risk assessmentand management and tosynthesise information relatingto your own area of practice.Outline content includes:pharmacodynamics andpharmacokinetics; adversedrug reactions; numeracy;safe principles of prescribing;anatomy and physiologyacross the life span.EUWorld206Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Professional, Legal andEthical Issues For Prescribers(15 credits) focuses on criticallyevaluating and synthesising ideasfrom the evidence in relation tothe legal, ethical and professionalissues implicit in non-medicalprescribing decision makingand consultations.Outline content includes:legislation and policies relatedto prescribing; accountabilityand responsibility for assessment,diagnosis and prescribingindependently and within themultidisciplinary team; patientsafety in supervising, managingand evaluating prescribingdecisions; prescribing effectivelywithin a finite prescribing budget.Applied Prescribing in theClinical Context (15 credits)aims to critically evaluate theskills required for acomprehensive consultationfor safe effective prescribing.In addition it is designed topromote synthesis of ideasinfluential in prescribing decisionmaking.Outline content includes:appraisal of self and othersregarding consultation skills inachieving medicines adherence;external pressures impactingon prescribing; differentmanagement options used totreat patients.Prescribing in Practice ForNurses and Midwives/alliedHealth Professionals (0 credits)prepares students to prescribefrom the British NationalFormulary as both independentand supplementary prescribersfor nurses and midwives or asa supplementary prescriber forallied health professionals.Outline content includes:application of theory to practice;rationale for prescribingdecisions; numeracy skills, writingprescriptions; prescribing in arange of scenarios. All practiceexperiences and practiceoutcomes for the whole courseare based within this module.Teaching and ASSeSSmentOur student-centred and enquirybasedapproach to learningincorporates a wide variety oflearning and teaching strategies,including; case studies, scenarios,small group work, action learningsets, workshops, podcasts, reflection,student presentations, supervisedconsultations with service usersin practice and clinically focusedtutorials. An essential part of thecourse will take place in practicesettings under the guidance of aDesignated Medical Practitioner,facilitated by your personal tutor.Students will also be supportedby a designated qualified nurseprescriber, lead midwife for education,or supplementary prescriber for alliedhealth, who will take up the role ofpreceptor at the end of the course.ExpertiseOur course team have a widerange of experience in non-medicalprescribing provision. A key strengthis that most are, or have been,independent and or supplementaryprescribers from primary andsecondary care in nursing, midwiferyand pharmacy practice. The externalexaminer is also experienced innon-medical prescribing.Graduate CAreersA qualification in non-medicalprescribing will be an essentialaspect of your professionalportfolio and will support yourcareer progression through theadvancement of your own practicein providing high quality patientcare; thus enhancing your continuedprofessional development needs.Similar courses:Learning BeyondRegistration modulesHEALTH and life sciencesThe staff were very helpful andsupportive and I would say thatthis is a strong virtue of dmuMartin DohertyGraduate207

Nursing practice MSc/PG Dipwith NMC Specialist Practitioner Qualification(Either in Adult Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, General Practice Nursing, or District Nursing)*NEW FOR2013HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:PG Dip – Normally two years parttimeor one year full-time for districtnursing pathway only. msc – normallythree to six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Days of attendance differ betweenmodules and delivery modeStart date:October 2013Entry requirements:The Course supports a standardand non-standard route of entry.Most notably all potential studentsmust have:A UK Honours degree with atleast second class Honours ina relevant subject, or equivalentCompetence in the use ofthe English language to thesatisfaction of the UniversityEffective registration on theNursing and Midwifery Council(nmc) professional registerAt least two years clinicalexperience in nursing in achosen field of practice, anddemonstration of experiencein leadership, within their clinicalarea either through ContinuedProfessional Development(CPD) or publication of clinicalarticles/materialCandidates should also be ableto demonstrate that they havethe requisite clinical skills andrelevant CPD required andtherefore be in a position todevelop higher level skillsDemonstration of direct andcontinuing contact with clientswho have specialist care needs,prior to and continuing throughoutthe duration of the courseApplicants must be able to nametwo referees, one giving emphasisto academic ability and the secondtheir relevant clinical experienceYou will be expected to attendan interview with dmuYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crBdisclosure application form(if you are overseas you willalso need to submit a criminalrecords certificate from yourhome country), before startingthe course, which need to becleared in accordance with dmu’sadmission policy. Contact us forup-to-date informationIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commission Unit ofthe East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlscourse overviewThis course is designed tosupport a wide range ofexperienced professional nursingpractitioners who wish to advancetheir knowledge and skills in theirspecialist practice domain. It isdesigned to optimise and maximisethe client experience throughthe acquisition and applicationof higher level skills andexperiences which directly affectsthe delivery of specialist careand service development.The course will offer students theopportunity to study their area ofspecialist practice in depth so as todemonstrate, through higher levelclinical decision making, consistentdevelopments and advancementsin clinical health care. It has beendesigned to meet the needs ofpractitioners seeking a flexibleroute to master’s level qualificationand a specialist practitionerrecordable qualification withthe nmc.The course is strongly linkedto clinical practice and hasbeen developed with clinicalcolleagues from a wide rangeof clinical specialities.It will enable students throughan integrated theory/practiceapproach, to develop the skills,knowledge and attitudesnecessary for safe and effectivespecialist practice. Students willbe challenged to consider thesocio, economic and politicalfactors which influence healthcaredemands and provision. They willbe facilitated to develop theirknowledge and skills to enhancepersonal performance andeffectiveness in the provision ofhealthcare reflecting contemporaryperspectives. This in itself reflectsthe ethos of specialist care delivery,one which acknowledges thecontribution of a multi-professionalapproach to meet the holisticneeds of patients, families, carersand the wider community.Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld208Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Course modulesThe nature and focus of thecore modules demonstrate acommitment to give you, not onlythe knowledge and skills to provideeffective specialist nursing practiceto patients and clients, but theconfidence to drive through changeat a strategic or operational levelwithin your workplace. The rangeof optional modules allows you totailor the course to your professionalneeds. You must complete a total of180 credits for the msc or a total of120 credits for the PG Dip.Core modules – 75 credits to betaken by all students:Accountable Practitioner(15 credits)Influencing/Innovating andProblem Solving in ClinicalPractice (15 credits)Physical and PsychosocialExamination and ConsultationSkills for Specialist Practice(30 credits)Using Evidence to DevelopService and Advance NursingPractice (15 credits)Pathway specific coremodules – 30 credits tobe taken by all students:Adult–Developing Expertisein Adult Nursing (30 credits)Learning Disability –Developing Expertise inLearning Disability Nursing(30 credits)Mental Health - DevelopingExpertise in Mental HealthNursing (30 credits)General Practice - DevelopingExpertise in General PracticeNursing (30 credits)District - Developing Expertisein District Nursing (30 credits)Additional core module – 0 creditsto be taken by all studentsIntegration of SpecialistPractice (0 credits)Option modules – 30 creditsto be taken by all students:Long Term Care (30 credits)Acute Care (15 credits)Mental Health andPsychosocial Care (15 credits)First Contact and Urgent Care(30 credits)Immediate Care (15 credits)Issues in ContemporaryHealth Care (15 credits)The Community Agenda(15 credits)Additional final core modulefor all msc students onlyService Development Project(60 credits)Teaching and ASSeSSmentThe course adopts a range ofteaching and learning strategiesdesigned to facilitate the learningof a professional group; aimingto be efficient and motivating inthe transfer of theoretical andpractical knowledge, and to engagepositively in actively negotiating,constructing and evaluatinglearning. Strategies include;teacher-led sessions, studentledseminars and presentations,discussions and tutorials,independent study and focussedreflection as well as a range ofexperiential teaching methods.ExpertiseA key strength of our team is thatthey are experienced specialists inclinical areas of practice; familiarwith the evidence-based informingspecialist nursing practice and awide range of accompanying issuesand debates. Visiting lecturerswill also contribute to the modulesto broaden your perspective ofspecialist nursing regionally andnationally. In addition, many staffmembers are actively involved inundertaking research within thisarea of clinical practice.Graduate CAreersA postgraduate academicqualification and the nmc recordedqualification Specialist Practitionerin either adult, learning disability,mental health, general practice ordistrict nursing will be an essentialaspect of your professionalportfolio and will support yourcareer progression through theadvancement of your own practicein providing high quality patient,family, group and communityspecialist nursing care inclinical practice.Similar courses:Specialist Community PublicHealth Nursing mscInternational Nursing msc(New for 2013)HEALTH and life sciences*(Subject to validation and joint approval with the NMC in October 2012)209

Palliative CareMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Three-six years part-timeLocation:Most modules delivered at theLeicestershire and Rutland Hospice(loros) with some deliveredat De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Days of attendance differ betweenmodules and so too the pattern ofattendanceSome modules run on consecutivedays while others run on a day perweek basis over a number of weeksStart date:September 2013. Module intakesalso in January 2014 and May 2014Entry requirements:You should have an Honoursdegree at 2:2 or above, orequivalent, or have evidence ofworking at a postgraduate levelYou must also have direct andcontinuing contact with patientswho have palliative care needseither through your employmentor as an experienced voluntarycare worker both before andthroughout the courseYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crBdisclosure application form beforestarting the course, which needto be cleared in accordance withdmu’s admission policy. Contactus for up-to-date informationNon-standard entry requirementsIn exceptional circumstances, if youdo not meet the above criteria, youmay be considered if you meet allthe following;Suitable for APPliCAnts from:Hold a professionalqualification as a health orsocial care practitioner andhold a current registrationwith the relevant health orsocial care professional bodyAre a volunteer undertakingvoluntary work with palliativecare patientsDemonstrate that you havedirect and continuing contact withpatients with palliative care needsDemonstrate your expertise,for example, through changemanagement and/or leadership,plus successful study atLevel 6 or above througha professional portfolioSupply two references, givingemphasis to academic abilityand clinical experienceAt the discretion of the courseleader there may be therequirement to undertake apiece of work to demonstrateyour academic ability beforeacceptance onto the courseEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course is provided jointlyby De Montfort University andthe Leicestershire and RutlandHospice (loros). loros is arecognised centre of excellencein the provision of palliative careservices and education.This course is relevant if you arecurrently working with people withpalliative care needs as eitheran experienced health or socialcare practitioner or volunteer andwish to extend your knowledgeand skills in the area. The flexibleand diverse range of modules willprovide you with the opportunity totailor the choice of modules to yourown requirements.Course modulesThe nature and focus of thecore modules demonstratesa commitment to give you notonly the knowledge and skillsto provide effective palliative careto patients, clients and carers butthe recognition that you will alsoneed skills and confidence to drivethrough change at a strategicor operational level within yourorganisation. The range of optionmodules allows you to tailor thecourse to your needs. You mustcomplete a total of 180 creditsto be awarded the msc.Core modules:Putting Theory into PalliativeCare Practice (15 credits)provides you with enhancedlearning opportunities withinthe field of palliativecare deliveryResearch Designs in Health(30 credits) gives you athorough grounding in both thetechnical and socio-politicalprocesses of researchDissertation (60 credits)provides you with theopportunity to undertakea major piece of originalresearch, which will incorporateand test both the academic andpractice elements of the courseEUWorld210Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Optional modules:Principles and Practice ofPalliative Care (15 credits)enables you to explore andcritically evaluate the principlesand practice of palliative carewithin a holistic framework of careEffective Support for PeopleLiving with Advanced Illness (15credits) enables you to exploreand critically evaluate the natureand breadth of the challenges toan individual’s ‘personhood’ in theface of advanced illness and thestrategies that may be employedto provide care and supportAdvanced CommunicationSkills for Health and SocialCare Practitioners (30 credits)enables you to critique andchallenge your communicationskills and to develop yourconfidence in the fieldof facilitative skillsHealth and ProfessionalPractice through IndependentStudy (15 credits) allows youto develop and explore in depthan area of developing and/ordeveloped health andprofessional practiceCulture and Diversity inPalliative Care (15 credits)enables you to respond to theindividual palliative care needsof a diverse range of patientsStrategic Leadership andEffective Management inPalliative Care (15 credits)recognises that clinicalleadership is a cornerstoneof the transformational changerequired in the next stage reviewof the nhs to improve qualityand efficiencyAdvanced SymptomManagement (15 credits)develops a detailed understandingof the causes, presentation,assessment and managementof symptoms associated withadvanced life-limiting illnessUnderstanding the Experienceof Living with Advanced Non-Malignant Disease (15 credits)enables you to appreciate theholistic needs of people livingwith advanced non-malignantconditions across thedisease trajectoryTeaching and AsseSSmentApplication of theory to professionalpractice is emphasised throughoutthe course; in transferring learningfrom one module to the next, anddemonstrating the relevance of thelearning to your professional practicewithin all module assessments.Assessment is varied and includesoral presentations, reflective accountsand case study reports, essays, aresearch proposal, and a dissertation.ExpertiseThe staff at loros are highlyskilled palliative care practitionersand educationalists with the clinicaland educational knowledge andexpertise essential to the deliveryof a master’s level course. Theyare familiar with the evidence-baseinforming palliative care practiceand the wide range of accompanyingissues and debates.Visiting lecturers will also contributeto the modules to broadenyour perspective of palliative carepractice regionally and nationally.Many staff members at both dmuand loros are actively involvedin undertaking research.Graduate CareersCompleting the course will supportyour career progression to moresenior posts within health and socialcare organisations or within highereducation institutions. This coursewill also help you to advance bothyour own practice and equip you withthe change management skills toadvance the practice of others.Similar CoursesAdvanced Health andProfessional Practice mscApplied Health Studies MAHEALTH and life sciencesEthical Dilemmas in PalliativeCare (15 credits) exploresconcepts underpinning ethicalpalliative care practiceAdvance Care Planning(30 credits) enables you toexplore the concept of advancecare planning from thepatient’s perspectiveThe Arts in Palliative Care(15 credits) develops a creativeand reflective approach toyour understanding of people’sexperiences and emotions211

Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Up to five days per week, forone–five hours depending onyour mode of studyStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:An Honours degree (2:2minimum) in a relevant subjectsuch as in a bioscience orscience including pharmacy,biology, biochemistry,biotechnology, chemicalengineering, chemistry,microbiology or molecularbiology (or equivalent)Alternatively, a portfolio ofprofessional and/or academicqualifications of equivalentstanding to an honours degreeIf English is not your firstlanguage an ielts score of 6.5or equivalent when you startthe course is essential. Englishlanguage tuition, delivered by ourBritish Council accredited Centrefor English Language Learning, isavailable both before and duringthe course if you need it.To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThe course provides detailed insightinto the technologies that allowdevelopment and production ofbiopharmaceuticals from start tofinish (from pre-clinical studies, toclinic, through to marketing) thatcould lead to cures to most majordiseases. A high practical contentprepares graduates to quickly enteran industrial setting.The course is interdisciplinary andis based on the teaching/researchexpertise of staff in the disciplinesof pharmacy, biotechnology,pharmacology, toxicology,bioinformatics and business.In the global sphere, pharmaceuticalbiotechnology courses are rare andno other course offers such abroad scope.This course provides a responseto the rapidly expanding fieldof biopharmaceuticals (dnaand protein-based medicines)by running an intensive taughtcourse covering the first twosemesters with the opportunity ofconducting independent researchin this area in the third semesterSuitable for students progressingon from undergraduate study,professionals in the sector, andinternational students looking tofurther their knowledge in thissubject area in the UKThe course has received positivefeedback from internationalexperts in higher education, largepharmaceutical companies, andagents involved in recruitingforeign students for the UK/USWe have received majorGovernment and private fundsto develop our state-of-theartlaboratories and purchasespecialist equipment tomatch that in the bestindustrial laboratoriesCourse modulesThis course delivers up-to-datesubject matter on multiple proteinexpression systems, (bacteria, bakersyeast, insect, mammalian and plantcells) for production of diversebiopharmaceuticals, encompassinga range of platform technologies.It focuses on the role of proteinsas therapeutic agents and astools for the identification of suchagents. It provides insight into howa researcher may select and useappropriate protein expressionsystems for the large-scale to massproduction of a protein, that wouldultimately lead to its completecharacterisation before it isapplied to humans.You will also focus on the businessand intellectual property aspects thatare interwoven with biotechnologicalinnovation and entrepreneurshipto enable career progression. Heretoo, there is the option to conductindependent research in the thirdsemester which will culminate in awritten dissertation. 180 credits mustbe completed to achieve the fullmaster’s. Modules include:Biopharmaceuticals andMolecular Toxicology(15 credits) discusses theunderlying principles thatallow for the selection ofa biopharmaceutical in thetreatment of a diseaseMicrobial Fermentation/Downstream Processing,Drug Development (15 credits)looks at the role of microbialfermentation drug developmentas well as issues of scale-up,bulk production, downstreamprocessing, bio-safetyand toxicologyGene Cloning, Expression andAnalysis (30 credits) providespractical skills and theoreticalconsiderations covering cellculture, gene isolation andprotein expressionSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld212Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Bioinformatics I and ii(15 credits) provides anunderstanding of research toolsand methodologies used inmolecular investigations aswell as the basic theory andemployment of bioinformaticsEntrepreneurship andInnovation (15 credits) aims toprovide a guide to the key theoriesabout enterprise and innovation,looking at their relationship tosmall businesses and to considerthe methods that are taken topromote and finance themResearch Methods(15 credits) with electivedepending on type of researchchosen for the third semesterResearch Dissertation(60 credits) is a 22 week researchproject with elective researchin business, bioinformatics,pharmaceutical biotechnology ormolecular toxicology topicsTeaching and AsseSSmentYou will be expected to participate inan extensive course of learning thatwill require full commitment and focusthroughout your study.The learning environment for thefirst two semesters will be variedwith lectures, tutorials, laboratoriesand computer laboratories. You canexpect to spend about half of yourdirected study time working at thebench in our research laboratories. Inthe third semester the learning venuewill depend on your dissertation topicand will be aimed at guided self-study.International students come to studyin the UK because the quality of ourteaching is amongst the best in theworld, offering a varied selection ofteaching methods to suit all learningrequirements.ExpertiseWe have received major funds fordevelopment of our laboratoriesand equipment. This has allowedthe purchase of equipment thatmatches those in the best industriallaboratories, such as facs analyser,confocal microscope, electronmicroscope, mass spectrometer,fermentation units and tissueculture suites.There is a combination of uniqueacademic expertise across threefaculties; Health and Life Sciences;Technology; and Business and Law.The core staff have been teaching formany years and have an impressivenumber of research publications ininternational peer-reviewed journals.dmu promotes a broad range ofbackgrounds including many staffhaving cross-disciplinary interestsin pharmacy, biology and chemistry.Many of our staff have also spenttime in industry and are aware of thedemands of that environment. Fora brief cv of each module leaderplease visit our website.Pharmacy has been taught in thefaculty for over 100 years andwe have gained a reputation forproducing high quality graduates.Teaching expertise is of the highestcalibre, and many academics haveexperience working in the sector.Graduate CareersThis course has been designed togive you a competitive advantagein gaining employment in anybiopharmaceutical field all over theworld. These can include; large globalbiopharmaceutical companies, smallto-mediumbiotechnology companies,academic institutions or researchinstitutions allied to human health.Similar CoursesPharmaceutical Qualityby Design mscI came to DMU because thefacilities here are excellentand it offered me theopportunity to learn aboutthese therapies and will helpme achieve my dream ofdeveloping new technologiesand innovations that couldinfluence governmentalregulations and healthcaresystems back homeThomas KarikariCurrent studentHEALTH and life sciencesAdvanced BiomedicalScience msc213

Teaching and AsseSSmentThe learning environment for thefirst two semesters will be variedwith lectures, tutorials, seminars,laboratory-based practicals andcomputer laboratories. In the thirdsemester the learning venue willdepend on your dissertation topicand will be much more aimed atguided self-study.The course uses a variety ofassessment methods relevantto a masters level of study.The assessments include oralpresentations, group work,assignments, case study reports,essay writing, a research proposal,and a final dissertation.International students come to studyin the UK because the quality of ourteaching is amongst the best in theworld, offering a varied selectionof teaching methods to suit alllearning requirements.ExpertiseWe have received major fundsfor development of our laboratoriesand equipment. This has allowedthe purchase of equipment thatmatches those in the best industriallaboratories, such as facs analyser,confocal microscope, electronmicroscope, mass spectrometer,fermentation units and tissueculture suites.The core staff have been teaching formany years and have academic andindustrial experiences in areas thatunderpin the QbD principles. Theseare product formulation, materialscience, advanced analytical sciences,and process engineering and control.The group has evidenced its capabilityin this regard through recent successwith the Technology Strategy Board(tsB), and Engineering and PhysicalScience Research Council (EPsrc)grant-funded collaborative researchand development, aimed to improveindustrial process qualityand efficiency.Industrial practitioners will also beengaged to give guest lectures, inaddition to drawing on the web-basedlearning material created by industrialpractitioners.Pharmacy has been taught in thefaculty for over 100 years andwe have gained a reputation forproducing high quality graduates.Teaching expertise is of the highestcalibre, and many academics haveexperience working in the sector.Graduate CareersThis course equips graduateswith the relevant knowledgeand skills to compete for jobs inpharmaceutical and healthcaresectors linked to industry or academiaall over the world. There are careeropportunities in areas such asproduct development, manufacturing,regulatory affairs, marketing andclinical research, and jobs include:Manufacturing co-ordinatorFormulation scientistSenior analystResearch analystRegulatory affairs associateProduct performance managerSenior device technologistProduct development scientistSimilar CoursesAdvanced Biomedical Science mscPharmaceutical Biotechnology mscPharmaceutical Quality by Design– distance learning PG Certificate.The Pharmaceutical TechnologiesGroup, in close collaboration withleading UK and internationalindustrialists, is supporting theindustry’s new approach toquality. For more informationsee dmu.ac.uk/qbdHEALTH and life sciencesI highly recommend this course because it was developedin close collaboration with AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline,some big leading Pharmaceutical companies. The teachingis great, the lecturers are brilliant and help you as much asthey can hence why I came back to study at dmu after myPharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons)Ruksa TariqCurrent student215

Practice Certificate in IndependentPrescribing for Pharmacists(or part of PG Dip in Clinical Pharmacy)HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:Eight months part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:There are at least 11 compulsorystudy days and two assessmentdays on-site.These are run approximately everythree out of four weeks on the sameday of each week. Some of the studydays are jointly run with nurses andother allied health professionals.There is also an element of distancelearning involvedStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:Registration as a pharmacistwith the General PharmaceuticalCouncil (GPhC) or PharmaceuticalSociety of Northern Ireland, ortheir predecessor for at leasttwo yearsAt least two years patientorientatedexperience in a UKhospital, community or primarycare setting following yourpre-registration year in theclinical area in which you intendto prescribeIdentify an area of clinicalpractice in which to developyour prescribing skills andhave up-to-date clinical,pharmacological andpharmaceutical knowledgerelevant to your intendedarea of prescribing practiceDemonstrate how you reflect onyour own performance and takeresponsibility for own CPDSupport from your employerin your future prescribing role,learning in practice hours andstudy leave for the courseIf you are not supported by youremployer, then a statementfrom your local Pct or GPcommissioner stating that thereis a local need for a pharmacistprescriber in your chosen areaof competence, and you willbe provided with a prescribingbudget if successful incompleting the courseSupport from a designatedmedical practitioner (dmP)who will mentor you during your90 hours of learning in practice.This dmP meets the GPhCcriteria for a dmPAcademic entry criteria:You should have a degree inpharmacy, such as BSc (Pharm),BPharm or MPharm. Applicationsare welcomed from pharmacistswith degrees from other countrieswho are practising as a registeredpharmacist in the UKEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationThose working in the nhs maybe eligible for funding from theEducation Commissioning Unitof the East Midlands StrategicHealth AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course is for pharmacistswishing to earn 45 credits andobtain a prescribing qualificationwithout completing the ClinicalPharmacy msc. A five creditconversion course fromsupplementary to independentprescribing is also available.We offer a flexible approachthat meets your ContinuingProfessional Development(CPD) requirementsSuitable for pharmacistsworking in hospital, communityor primary care pharmacy, orother sectors e.g. the prisonservice, non-nhs hospitalsPharmacists are taught ina uni-professional group(solely alongside otherpharmacists) for most ofthe study days, to ensurethe material is relevant andappropriate. There are somemulti-professional classes withother healthcare professionalsto facilitate learning fromdifferent disciplinesA course which usesdifferent teaching andassessment methods tosuit all learning stylesStudents are drawn from allover the UK and overseas –an opportunity to learn fromand alongside pharmacists withdifferent clinical experiencesEmphasis is placed on lifelonglearning by enabling you toreflect on practice, continuelearning and add to yourcompetence after you havegained the qualificationSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld216Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Course modulesThe course is delivered by amultidisciplinary team of practicebasedhealthcare professionalsover a period of 11 taught days and90 hours in practice training witha Designated Medical Practitioner(dmP). Centre for PharmacyPostgraduate Education (CPPE)distance learning packs are alsoused as teaching material.The material on the 11 taught daysis delivered mainly during seminars,tutorials and workshops. Some of thesessions are multi-professional.The five credit conversion courserequires attendance at 16 hours ofworkshops and seminars at dmu andtwo days in practice training with theDMP. The taught sessions are mostlyuni-professional, with some multiprofessionalsessions.Teaching and AsseSSmentThe course requires you find a dmPwho will act as your mentor andallow you to observe prescribing intheir practice/team. You will spend90 hours (or 12 full days) workingin practice; this is in addition to thestudy days. The teaching methodsare described under “course modules”above. The taught course contentincludes teaching on prescribing lawand ethics, the psychologyof prescribing, how to deal withconflict, influences on prescribing,consultation skills, basic clinical skills,team working, budget setting andbusiness planning and evidencebasedmedicine.The course assessment is completionof a portfolio of experience, areflective log, and a therapeuticframework in your chosen area. InMarch there is also a two hour writtenexam, one hour osce exam and fiveminute presentation of a treatmentalgorithm, defended during a 15minute viva voce examination. Thesewill take place over two days.ExpertiseThe course is delivered by amultidisciplinary team of staff,including pharmacists, nurses,non-medical prescribers and doctors.The module leader is an independentpharmacist prescriber and manyof the other teaching staff arealso prescribers. The clinical skillssessions are taught by a GP withan additional teaching qualification.Pharmacy has been taught in thefaculty for over 100 years andwe have gained a reputation forproducing high quality graduates.Teaching expertise is of the highestcalibre, and many academics haveexperience in working in the sector.Graduate CareersUpon successful completionof this course you will be awardeda Practice Certificate in IndependentPrescribing, which will allow you toapply to the GPhC for your registerentry to be annotated to that of aprescriber. You will then be ableto work as a pharmacistindependent prescriber.Similar CoursesClinical Pharmacy mscThe teaching staff have beenvery helpful, supportive andencouraging, and the courseis very important for my careerin broadening horizonsSarah MoserGraduateHEALTH and life sciences217

Psychological Well-beingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:One year full-time, two–threeyears part-time, two–three yearsdistance learningLocation:De Montfort Universityor via Distance LearningAttendance:Full-time students will attendthe university on two full daysper week and part-time studentson one day per week. The course isalso available via Distance LearningStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:An Honours degree in psychologyor psychology and a secondsubject of 2:2 or above orequivalent. Applications will beconsidered from students whohold a 2:2 Honours degree froma non-psychology based courseOther appropriately qualified/experienced applicants witha science or social sciencebackground will be consideredon the basis of the universitysaccreditation for prior learning/accreditation prior experientiallearning proceduresYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crBdisclosure application form(if you are overseas you willalso need to submit a criminalrecords certificate from yourhome country), before startingthe course, which need to becleared in accordance with dmu’sadmission policy. Contact us forup-to-date informationApplicants may be required toattend an interview as part ofthe selection process. If youare unable to attend, alternativearrangements may be madeIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course is essential.English language tuition, delivered byour British Council accredited Centrefor English Language Learning, isavailable both before and during thecourse if you need it. To find out more,please visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsFurther information is availablefrom the course leader:Dr Diane WildburT: +44 (0)116 207 8804E: dwildbur@dmu.ac.ukCourse overviewThe study of well-beingis a popular and rapidlyexpanding field nationally andinternationally, and we areamongst one of the first UKuniversities to offer trainingin this area at msc levelThe course reflects nationalinitiatives for the enhancementof well-being in the preventionand alleviation of mental healthproblems (e.g. depression,anxiety, and stress)The course offers the uniqueopportunity to consider thefactors that characterise andinfluence well-being alongsidethose that might contribute topsychological distress; alsoan awareness of the cultural,social and economic contextsin which they lieSuitable for students progressingfrom undergraduate study,professionals in the sector, andinternational students lookingto further their knowledge inthis subject area in the UKThe course is availableflexibly, on a full, part-timeor distance learning basis,allowing practitioners to furtherprofessional developmentalongside workCourse modulesThe course aims to giveyou the opportunity to:Develop a criticalunderstanding of the theoryand research that underpinsthe study of well-beingDevelop awareness ofthe cultural, social, andeconomic factors thatinfluence well-beingAcquire knowledge aboutthe range of traditional andcontemporary approachesthat may be employed in theprevention and alleviationof psychological distressSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld218Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

These aims are achieved throughthe following modules:Approaches to the Study ofWell-being (15 credits) offersan introduction to the studyof well-being from a variety ofperspectives including: Evolutionand development; physiologyand neuroscience; philosophyand psychologyResearch Methods and DataAnalysis for Psychologists(30 credits) equips you withthe quantitative and qualitativeresearch skills necessary toundertake research at msc levelWell-being Through theLifespan (15 credits) extendsthe study of psychologicalperspectives on well-being andexplores influences on, andpotential threats to psychologicalwell-being at key stagesthroughout the lifespanWell-being in Cultural, Socialand Economic Contexts(15 credits) focuses on wellbeingwithin a broader frameworkas opposed to at an individuallevel. You will explore thecultural context of well-being inaddition to social and economicconsiderationsApproaches to PsychologicalProblems (30 credits) considersdecreased well-being asmanifested in psychologicalproblems, including anxietydisorders, depressive illness andsubstance abuseLifestyle, Wellness and Wellbeing(15 credits) relates tocurrent initiatives concerned withthe maintenance of ‘wellness andwell-being’, exploring the effectsof lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking,drinking alcohol, drug-use)on physical and psychologicalaspects of well-beingResearch Dissertation (60credits) allows you to designand conduct an original researchstudy on a topic of your choice,and applying qualitative and/orquantitative methods of analysisYou may choose to take one oftwo combinations of modules asa Postgraduate Certificate or allmodules except the dissertationas a Postgraduate Diploma.Teaching and AsseSSmentAll teaching is delivered within twodedicated laboratory/taught mastersrooms. Teaching facilities includededicated laboratory and practicalwork areas, an observation suite anda vision research laboratory. You willalso enjoy excellent IT and computingfacilities within both the faculty andthe library, and have access to anumber of statistical and softwarepackages including SPss, AdobeAudition and Superlab.The course uses a wide variety ofteaching and learning methods andassessment is based exclusivelyon coursework. The latter is varied,and includes formal essays, theproduction of research reports, realtimeand web-based presentationsand problem solving tasks, a literaturereview, and a reflective portfolio.The dissertation provides you withan experience of the researchprocess from its inceptionto completion.International students come to studyin the UK because the quality of ourteaching is among the best in theworld, offering a varied selectionof teaching methods to suit alllearning requirements.ExpertiseThe course is taught by experiencedpsychologists, based at De MontfortUniversity, with occasional contributionsfrom practitioners and academicsworking within a variety of well-beingrelated contexts.The team has expertise in thespecific domains of well-beingembedded within the course; forexample, developmental psychology,occupational psychology, healthpsychology, clinical psychology andcognitive/biological psychology.A number of the team are currentlyworking or publishing in areasthat relate to well-being andmental health, or are supervisingPhD research in this area.For example, articles authored byteam members have been publishedin a diverse range of peer-reviewedjournals including: Social Scienceand Medicine, Mental HealthReview, The International Journalof Human Resource Developmentand Management, The Journalof Adolescence, The Journal ofExperimental Child Psychology,The Journal of ExperimentalPsychology, The Journal of Neurology,Neurosurgery and Psychiatry ChildDevelopment, Health EducationResearch: Theory and Practice, andThe Journal of Health Psychology.Graduate CareersCompletion of the course will leadto a number of career opportunitiesall over the world including research,teaching and those within the caringprofessions; also to facilitate careerprogression. Other students mightuse the course as a more traditional‘stepping stone’ to specialisedPhD study.Although the course does notculminate in a qualification in clinicalpsychology, its content will be highlyrelevant as a first qualification eitherto those applying for training in thisarea, or within related fields suchas psychotherapy, counselling,or coaching.Similar CoursesHealth Psychology mscMaster’s by Research MA/MScHEALTH and life sciences219

Specialist Community PUBlic Health nUrsingMSc/PG Dip (with NMC SCPHN registration as either a Health Visitor or School Nurse)Subject to validation and joint approval with the nmc in October 2012HEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:PG Dip – Normally two year’s parttimeor one year full-time. msc –Normally three to six years part-timeLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Days of attendance differ betweenmodules and so too the pattern ofattendance depending on whetheryou undertake the part-time orfull-time modeStart date:September 2013 or January 2014Entry requirements:A UK Honours degree withat least second class honoursCompetence in the use ofthe English language to thesatisfaction of the UniversityEffective registration with theNursing and Midwifery Council(nmc) professional registerOne year of relevant practice orequivalent experienceSuccessful interviewYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crBdisclosure application form(if you are overseas you willalso need to submit a criminalrecords certificate from yourhome country), before startingthe course, which need to becleared in accordance with dmu’sadmission policy. Contact us forup-to-date informationSuitable for APPliCAnts from:If English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationAll students will be required to attaina secondment from the sponsoringnhs Trust funded from the EducationCommissioning Unit of the EastMidlands Strategic Health AuthorityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0) 116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course is designed toenable students to achieve boththe professional and academiccompetencies required for thepractice of Specialist CommunityPublic Health Nursing (with nmcregistration of either HealthVisiting or School Nursing) alongwith the option to undertakeintegral to the course the nmcrecorded qualification Nurseprescribing (V100).You will be given the opportunitywithin a supportive learningenvironment to build upon and toreach your full potential to provideeffective specialist communitypublic health nursing care toindividuals, families, groupsand communities.You will be challenged to considerthe socio-economic, politicaland professional factors thatinfluence and reflect healthcaredemands and provision. Youwill develop the knowledgeand skills to enhance personalperformance and effectiveness inthe provision of healthcare, whichis underpinned by appropriatetheory, research and evidence,and which reflect contemporaryperspectives. Emphasis isplaced upon acknowledgingthe multi-dimensional nature ofhuman beings and in striving toprovide health promoting care andsupport with the assistance of themultidisciplinary team, appropriateorganisations and agencies.Course modulesThe nature and focus of thecore modules demonstrates acommitment to give you, notonly the knowledge and skillsto provide effective specialistcommunity public health nursing,but the confidence to drivethrough change at a strategicor operational level within yourworkplace. The range of optionalmodules allows you to tailor thecourse to your needs. You mustcomplete a total of 180 credits forthe msc or a total of 120 creditsfor the PG Dip.EUWorld220Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

NEW FOR2013Core modules – 75 creditsto be taken by all students:Contemporary Issues inthe Context of Public Health(30 credits)Using Evidence to Developand Advance Clinical Practice(15 credits)Influencing and DevelopingClinical Practice ThroughTransformational Leadership(15 credits)Safeguarding and ProtectingChildren and Adults (15 credits)Core modules pathway specific –15 credits to be taken by all students:Health Visiting – DevelopmentThrough The Early Years - 0-5years (15 credits)School Nursing – Child andAdolescent Development– 5-19 years (15 credits)Optional modules – 30 creditsto be taken by all students:Innovative Approaches toHealth Promotion Throughthe Public Health Agenda(15 credits)Teaching and ASSeSSmentOur student-centred approach tolearning includes a wide varietyof learning and teaching strategies,including; case studies, scenarios,small group work, action learningsets, workshops, podcasts, reflection,student presentations andfocused tutorials.Through integrated practice and acourse portfolio you will develop yourskills to critique and synthesise ideas,evaluate and reframe argumentsand apply the knowledge to clinicalpractice. The ability of the student tobe able to evaluate the evidence basefor public health nursing is a coretheme that runs across the course.To recognise the importance of thepartnership approach between theuniversity and our practice partners tothis course, the personal tutor, moduletutors, pathway leaders and practiceteachers will work together to providesupport and guidance for the studentwhile on placement. The pathwaylead will be involved in the monitoringof the students’ progress through atripartite approach.ExpertiseA key strength of our experiencedteam is that they are currentregistered and practising specialistcommunity public health nurses,who have a wide range of experiencein providing this provision. They arefamiliar with the evidence-basedinforming public health and thewide range of accompanyingissues and debates.Visiting lecturers will also contributeto the modules to broaden yourperspective of specialist communitypublic health nursing regionally andnationally. In addition, many staffmembers are actively involved inundertaking research within thisarea of clinical practice.Graduate CAreersA postgraduate academicqualification and nmc registrationis Specialist Community PublicHealth Nursing (in either HeathVisiting or School nursing) will be anessential aspect of your professionalportfolio and will support your careerprogression through the advancementof your own practice in providinghigh quality patient, family, group andcommunity public healthcare.HEALTH and life sciencesDiverse Sexual Health Issues(15 credits)Enhancing and DevelopingSkills for Effective Parenting(15 credits)Therapeutic CommunicationInterventions (15 credits)Final core module to be takenby all students:Supervised Practice(0 credits)Additional final core modulefor all msc students onlyService Development Project(60 credits)221

Theory and Practice of ParentingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey InformationDuration:25 months part-timedistance learningLocation:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:Block study weeksEntry requirements:At least a 2:2 Honoursdegree in a relevant subject,or equivalentor Relevant professionalqualification and evidenceof Continued ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD)or Dip he or above, relevantprofessional experience andevidence of CPDor Pre-registration module(s) –up to two, to enable staff and/or students to test ability towork at Master’s levelStudents will be expected tobe working with parents andtheir children at least one dayeach weekEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationCourse overviewThe course aims to provide anopportunity for graduates withrelevant professional and/oracademic qualifications to studyat an advanced academic andprofessional level while exploringthe theory and practice of workwith parents.This is the first Masters levelcourse designed specificallyfor people working in the fieldof parentingThe high quality practice-relatedmodules are designed toenable practitioners and clientsto achieve planned changein parenting practice throughthe processes of education,development and practiceorientedresearchThe course focuses on thedevelopment of the creativereflective practitionercommitted to social justice,equality and innovatoryand progressive practiceThe course aims to increaseyour systematic knowledge andcritical awareness of the nationaland international literatureand research, to extend yourunderstanding of parentingthrough participation in analysisof theory and the challengesand opportunities in proposing,planning and delivering servicesfor parents in a multi-culturaland inter-professional milieuMaking Sense of Qualitativeand Quantitative Data(15 credits) develops advancedand specialist knowledgein the fields of qualitativemethods, narrative analysisand discourse analysisHealth and Social ResearchMethods (15 credits) introducesstrategies and methods of socialscience research, includingthose commonly used bypractitioner-research in socialand healthcare settingsDesigning, Delivering andAssessing Learning (15 credits)aims to support and improveyour knowledge and skillsfor designing, delivering andassessing learning of theirstaff and/or clients. Thesemodules provide the foundationfor the dissertationOptional modules:The Negotiated Module(15 credits) provides theopportunity to explore an ideaor issue, or take forward yourknowledge and understandingof a particular subjectManaging Race and Diversity(15 credits) explores and criticallyreflects on the management ofethnic diversity as a conceptAnti-Oppressive Practice(15 credits) aims to analyseconcepts of oppression,discrimination and inequalityHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact us:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse modulesThis course consists of four coremodules, and two option modules.The msc is completed with adissertation of 60 credits. In thefirst year of the course themodules include:Theory and Practice ofParenting: Knowledgeand Skills for Practitioners(30 credits) is grounded inthe latest research relevantto parentingManagement of Services andPeople (15 credits) seeks toenhance your self-confidenceand performance as a managerIn the second year of the coursethe modules include:Working with Groups ofParents (15 credits) providesthe opportunity to developknowledge, understanding andskills in relation to working withgroups of parentsSuitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorld222Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Health and Social ResearchMethods 2 (15 credits) focuseson developing your understandingof research methods. You willconsider key philosophicalquestions relating to knowledgegeneration, developingunderstanding of the rangeof methodological techniquesavailable to researchers, andinvestigate the potential benefitsict providesDissertation (60 credits)The dissertation enables you tochoose and research a particulartopic in depth.The course commences with a oneweek teaching block in September/October, introducing you to thecourse team and each other, andfocusing on the core modules to bestudied during the first semester. Youwill be notified of the exact dates forthe block teaching week once youhave made a successful application.Teaching and ASSeSSmentThe course is delivered via blended/distance learning and the learningand teaching methods utilised reflectthe philosophy aims and principles ofa course of advanced academic andprofessional development.The methods of assessment arerooted within the course philosophyof participative learning andempowerment. Modules will use avariety of methods of continuousassessment commensurate withadvanced level study. The summativemethods include:Individual written assignments/essays normally 4000 wordsA report of a small practicalresearch project (4000 wordsor the equivalent)A dissertation of 15,000-18,000 words together withan accompanying article of2000-5000 wordsExpertiseThe course is delivered by a wellqualifiedteaching team from a rangeof disciplines and with a diversityof experience.Dr Joann Griffith is Course Leaderof the Unit for Parenting Studies.She has extensive experience as anapplied psychologist both the UK andUS and leads the management andfuture direction of the Unit, as well asbeing involved in day-to-day researchand practice.Career oPPortunitiesThis is an innovative and progressivecourse for practitioners who will beable to apply their knowledge andskills in working with diverse groupsof parents in a variety of settings.The field of work with parents isgrowing. Every local authority is nowexpected to employ someone in arole which is probably best describedas ‘Parenting Co-ordinator’.From this flows an increasingrange of employment opportunitiesincluding training, supervisionand research. As the NationalAcademy for ParentingPractitioners develops, this toowill also contribute to the wideningof employment opportunities.Similar CoursesEducation Practice MAYouth Work and CommunityDevelopment (PQ) MAHEALTH and life sciences223

Youth and Community Development StudiesMA/PG Dip/PG CertHEALTH and life sciencesKey informationDuration:One year full-time, two–three yearspart-time distance learning (withoccasional attendance)Location:De Montfort UniversityAttendance:One teaching block week in Octoberis compulsory. Further teaching daysare dependent on option moduleschosen. Some option modules arelaunched over weekends. Thesecond teaching block in Februaryis dependent on your module choices(if you enrol in February the wholeweek will then be compulsory). Allmodule launch days are compulsoryStart date:October 2013 or February 2014Entry requirements:You need to demonstrate that youcan work at masters level whichcan be achieved through havinga first degree, normally at 2:2 orabove, or by having a range ofacademic and work experienceYou are normally expected tohave a professional qualificationin an area related to youth andcommunity development workYou should also normally have:A commitment toanti-oppressive practiceRelevant and significant fieldexperience on which to baseand integrate theoryProven ability to reflect onpractice, critically examineconcepts of informal educationand justice, awareness of socialwelfare needs in a youth andcommunity contextIf you have no formal academicqualifications but do have extensivepractice experience we will consideryour application on an individual basisYou will need to conduct aninterview. If you are unable to attend,arrangements can be made for atelephone interviewYou must complete a declarationform and enhanced crB disclosureapplication form (if you are overseasyou will also need to submit acriminal records certificate from yourhome country), before starting thecourse, which need to be cleared inaccordance with dmu’s admissionpolicy. Contact us for up-to-dateinformationIf English is not your first languagean ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentwhen you start the course isessential. English language tuition,delivered by our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, is available bothbefore and during the course if youneed it. To find out more, please visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPly:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact details:T: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsCourse overviewThis course is for experiencedyouth and community developmentwork practitioners seeking tofurther develop their knowledgeand understanding of theirpractice and the rapidly changingcontexts in which they work. Itis also suitable for staff in localauthorities, the nhs, voluntaryand third sector who use groupwork, informal learning and activity,outreach and community work,especially those working withyoung people and adults oftenlabelled as hard to reach. Thisvery flexible distance learningcourse can be studied part-timeor full-time. It attracts staff fromacross the UK from a varietyof settings such as parentingeducation, youth work, children’scentres, sexual health roles, drugabuse, housing and homelessness,youth offending, mental health,community development anddomestic violence.This course enables thedevelopment of innovative,progressive practitionersto reflectively engage withconcepts and practices ofsocial justice and equality.Suitable for qualifiedpractitioners, with a flexiblestudy course allowing studyalongside workdmu holds an internationalreputation in the field of youthand community developmentStaff are engaged inprofessional practice, research,consultancy and teaching,providing you with teachingthat is relevant, current andapplicable to recent initiativesProvides an opportunity tostudy at an advanced academicand professional levelSuitable for APPliCAnts from:High quality practice-relatedmodules enabling practitionersand clients to achieve plannedchange through the processof education, development andpractice-orientated researchEUWorld224Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Course modulesThe course consists of threecore modules:Health and Social ResearchMethods (15 credits) introducesstrategies and methods of socialscience research commonly usedin social and healthcare settingsTheory and Practice ofCommunity Development(15 credit) introduces students tokey concepts explored in relationto practice, policy and the NationalOccupation StandardsTheory and Practice of YouthWork (15 credits) using theNational Occupational Standards,student will be introduced tothe key concepts in youth andcommunity development work.They will also be introduced to thekey theoretical contexts for youthand community practice: political(policy), sociological, philosophical,historical and psychologicalYou will study up to five othermodules depending on your chosenpathway. There are three pathways:The generic pathway offers thegreatest flexibilityThe research pathway includestaught modules in researchmethods and advanced researchmethods, plus a 90 creditdissertation. You will considerpractice-based, evaluative andacademic modes of researchOn the management pathwayyou are required to take threemanagement modules andcomplete a managementfocuseddissertationYou will take a number of specialistmodules, these include:First semester modules:Negotiated Module (15 credits)allows you to formulate, presentand implement an individualproposal in an area of professionalrelevance and interestManaging Services and People(15 credits) increases selfconfidenceand performanceas a manager of people andprojects within a youth workand community developmentenvironmentAnti-Oppressive Practice(15 credits) analyses conceptsof oppression, discriminationand inequality and developseffective anti-oppressive andanti-discriminatory practiceHealth and Social ResearchMethods 2 (15 credits) isfocused on critical deconstructionof approaches to researchand evaluationSecond semester modules:Health and Well-being(15 credits) introduces keyconcepts of health and well-beingin the context of youth work andcommunity developmentOptional modules x 2(select from a varied listof specialist modules)Dissertation (60 or 90 credits)There are several specialist optionalmodules available in each of thesemesters, although some are onlyavailable biennially.Teaching and AsseSSmentAll core modules and most specialistmodules are launched during one oftwo block teaching weeks held eachyear. These modules are supportedby a wide variety of written material,individual and corporate tasks. Youare required to engage in a numberof online seminars in each modulewhich is compulsory.The course works to build a learningcommunity, from the initial contacton selection day and in the inductionperiods onwards. Assessment isusually by written assignment of4,000 words per 15 credit module.Contributions to online seminarsare compulsory and also anattendance requirement.International students come to studyin the UK because the quality of ourteaching is among the best in theworld, offering a varied selectionof teaching methods to suit alllearning requirements.ExpertiseStaff in the department have morethan 50 years experience and areone of the largest teams in the UK.They continue to work for a range oforganisations that work with youngpeople including charities, voluntaryand statutory agencies at local,national and international levels.Thematic areas of interest includea specialist expertise and interestin global youth and communitydevelopment work (resultingin numerous conferences andpublications by Dr Momodou Sallah,a leading expert in this area); workwith black young people (again,resulting in key conferences and textsby Carlton Howson and MomodouSallah); youth participation andcitizenship (including an evaluationof a beacon councils initiative andongoing partnership work with theCentre for Social Action); antioppressivepractice (Dr JagdishChouhan); hospital and other healthrelated work (Dr Scott Yates) and thecontext, management and operationof children and young people’sservices (Mary Tyler, and recent highprofile work undertaken by visitingprofessors Bernard Davies andBryan Merton).Graduate CareersGraduates go into a wide rangeof senior posts in youth work andcommunity development work andin other related health andeducational services in both thestatutory and voluntary sector, all overthe world. An MA is a recommendedqualification for workers who wantto hold senior positions.Similar CoursesHealth and CommunityDevelopment Studies MAYouth Work and CommunityDevelopment (PQ) MAHEALTH and life sciencesYouth Work, Health andCommunity Development(PQ) MA225

Youth Work and CoMMUnity Development MA/PG Dip(with professional qualification)Youth Work, Health and CoMMUnity Development MA/PG Dip(with professional qualification)HEALTH and life sciencesKey informationDuration:Two–three years part-time/distance learningStart date:October 2013 or February 2014Attendance:One teaching block week in Octoberis compulsory. Further teaching daysare dependent on the specialistmodules chosen. Some modulesare launched over weekends.. Thesecond teaching block in Februaryis dependent on module choices (ifyou enrol in February the whole weekwill then be compulsory). All modulelaunch days are compulsoryLocation:Distance learning, with occasionalattendance at De Montfort UniversityEntry requirementsYou need to demonstrate that youcan work at masters level whichcan be achieved through having afirst degree, normally 2:2 or above,or by having a range of academicand work experienceYou may be required to undertakepre-registration modules beforestarting or complete an agreedportfolio of learning in the formof a 2,000–2,500 word precourseassignment, determinedat application or interview stageYou must be engaged in at least12 hours appropriate work, paidor unpaid, per weekYou will need to attend aninterview – telephone interviewscan be arranged if neededA current crB check withenhanced disclosure and aCriminal Record Certificate fromyour home country is requiredbefore the start of the courseEnglish language requirements:ielts score of 6.5 or equivalentTUITION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to APPlyPlease visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyContact usT: +44 (0)116 257 7700E: hls@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/hlsAbout these coursesThese courses offer a flexible, yetcoherent, programme of study, witha professional qualification in youthand community development workupon graduation, which enablessuccessful graduates to practice asqualified health/youth and communitydevelopment workers in the UK.These very flexible distance learningcourses can be studied part-timeor full-time. They attract staff fromacross the UK from youth work and avariety of settings such as parentingeducation, children’s centres,sexual health roles, drug abuse,housing and homelessness, youthoffending, mental health, communitydevelopment and domestic violence.Both MA programmes are suitable forstaff in local authorities, the nhs,voluntary and third sector who usegroup work, informal learning andactivity, outreach and community workespecially those working with youngpeople and adults often labelled ashard to reach.Youth and community staff areengaged in professional practice,research, consultancy andteachingProfessionally validated by theNational Youth Agency (nya)and recognised by the JointNegotiating Committee(JNC). Also endorsed by theEndorsement and QualityStandards Board for CommunityDevelopment LearningHigh quality practice-relatedmodules enabling practitionersand clients to achieve plannedchange through the processof education, development andpractice-orientated researchDevelops innovative,progressive practitionerswho reflectively engage withconcepts and practices ofsocial justice and equalityThe Youth Work and CommunityDevelopment MA has a broaderand generic focus on informaleducation, particularly for thoseinvolved in inter-professional work,in relation to work with youngpeople and communities. Studentswill need to focus on this area,particularly when undertakingtheir dissertation.The Youth, Health andCommunity Development MAfocuses more broadly on wellbeing,social and welfare aspectsof health, in relation to work withyoung people and communities.Students will need to focus on thisarea, particularly when undertakingtheir dissertation.Course modulesThese courses consists of fourcore modules, one core fieldplacement module, and threespecialist modules taken from alist of some 11 modules. You maythen seek to exit with a PG Dip, orremain on the course to completeyour dissertation for an MA. Allcore modules and most optionalmodules are launched during oneof two block teaching weeks heldeach year (usually in October andFebruary). Attendance at launchdays is compulsory.Suitable for APPliCAnts from:EUWorldAn opportunity to study atan advanced academic andprofessional level226Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

These are supported by a wide varietyof written material, individual andcorporate tasks. You are requiredto engage in a number of onlineseminars in each module. You arerequired to identify a supervisorwho will primarily support your fieldpractice, but may also provide adialogue partner to discuss widerissues arising from the course.You will complete a minimum of592 hours of field practice, of which442 hours will be based in your ownworkplace and 150 hours must beoutside of your employing agency.Core modules include:Issues of Health and Wellbeing(15 credits) introduces keyconcepts, and explore these inrelation to practice, policy and thenational occupation standards(core for Youth Work, Healthand Community Developmentcourse only)Theory and Practice of YouthWork (15 credits) introduces keyconcepts in youth and communitydevelopment work: political(policy), sociological, philosophical,historical and psychological (corefor Youth Work and CommunityDevelopment course only)Theory and Practice ofCommunity Development (15credits) focuses on communitydevelopment and will introducekey concepts in relation topractice, policy and the nationaloccupation standardsHealth and Social ResearchMethods 1 (15 credits)introduces a limited numberof strategies and methodsof social science researchField Practice (15 credits) ispractice-based (150 hours) andprovides you with the opportunityto further develop your experienceand understanding of the roleof the informal educator at JNCProfessional Range in a youth andcommunity work setting differentto your usual workplaceManagement of Services andPeople (15 credits) seeks toenhance self-confidence andperformance as a managerthrough critically examiningsome of the central issuesin project managementSpecialist modules(15 credits) include:Mental HealthPeer Health LearningDesigning, Delivering andAssessing LearningSupervision in Youth andCommunity DevelopmentSocial Exclusion, Disaffectionand Youth WorkFaith and CommunityDevelopmentGlobal Issues in Youth andCommunity DevelopmentManaging Race and DiversityThe Negotiated ModuleAnti-Oppressive PracticeYoung People, ActiveCitizenship and ParticipationPlease contact us forspecialist modules descriptionsand further informationTeaching and ASSeSSmentThe distance learning course worksto build a learning community, fromthe initial contact on selectionday and in the induction periodsonwards. Assessment is usuallyby written assignment of 4,000words per 15 credit module. Fieldpractice assessment requires writtenevidence, assignments and reportsof competence from the supervisor.Contributions to online seminarsare compulsory and also anattendance requirement.ExpertiseWe benefit from one of the largestteams in the UK, with more than 50years experience.The team work with a range oforganisations that work with youngpeople including charities, voluntaryand statutory agencies at local,national and international levels.Thematic areas of interest includea specialist expertise and interestin global youth and communitydevelopment work (resultingin numerous conferences andpublications by Dr Momodou Sallah,a leading expert in this area); workwith black young people (again,resulting in key conferences and textsby Carlton Howson and MomodouSallah); youth participation andcitizenship (including an evaluationof a beacon councils initiative andongoing partnership work with theCentre for Social Action); antioppressivepractice (Dr JagdishChouhan); hospital and other healthrelated work (Dr Scott Yates) and thecontext, management and operationof children and young people’sservices (Mary Tyler, and recent highprofile work undertaken by visitingprofessors Bernard Davies andBryan Merton). In the last five yearsseven books have been published byauthors in the division with a furthertwo forthcoming titles.The research activities of the divisioninfluence our teaching. Many of thecore and specialist modules on thepostgraduate courses draw directlyfrom the research activities of theteaching staff.Graduate CAreersGraduates follow a wide range ofsenior posts in youth work/healthand community development in boththe statutory and voluntary sector. AnMA is a recommended qualificationfor workers to hold senior positions.Similar courses:Health and CommunityDevelopment Studies MAYouth and CommunityDevelopment Studies MAHEALTH and life sciences227

TECHNOLOGYworking with fELLOwstudents from all overthe worldprovides valuablepreparationfor THE worldof workOlatunde BanjoMSc Mechatronics228DMU pOstgraduate and professional prospECTus 2013

oNLINEKeep up to date with the latestnews and events in TechnologyTECHNOLOGYIn Technology we pride ourselves on the continuous improvementof the learning environment for our students, bringing the latest ideasand techniques to our courses via leading-edge research, modern,innovative facilities and ongoing collaboration with our commercialpartner organisations.Our excellent International standing is demonstratedacross our two schools, the School of Computer Scienceand Informatics and the School of Engineering, Media andSustainable Development. We offer full time, part time anddistance learning study options for our postgraduate students.Our courses will provide you with the opportunity to enhanceyour employability by undertaking a work placement aspart of your course.In addition there are also a range of PHDopportunities available to you with our world leadinginterdisciplinary research groups. Please see page 237for further information.Technology will enable you to:Discover high quality research which directlyinforms teaching to ensure all of our courses areat the cutting edge of new developments from ourcollaborative work with space agencies, to ‘glasses free’3D imaging, medical diagnostics, and the developmentof smart homesAccess leading edge facilities including our highspecificationcomputing laboratories equipped with thelatest PC’s which have the ability to dual boot MicrosoftWindows XP and Linux, Game Development Studios,and dedicated forensic and security laboratories. Inaddition the Faculty also has a range of state of the artengineering and media laboratories and workspacesincluding the Creative Technology Studios which featureaudio recording studios, green screen productionfacilities, HD cameras and 3D research facilitiesWork toward professional accreditation to enhance yourcareer with professional and industry accreditationsfrom; SAS, British Computer Society (BCS), CharteredInstitute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE),Engineering Council, Institute of Mechanical Engineers(IMeche), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)and the BBC AcademyParticipate in large research networks involvingcollaboration with many uk and overseas universitiesCreate real job prospects, with Technology postgraduatestudents earning an average of £32,593 just six monthsafter graduation *Get involved in student life, with the many clubsand sporting activities available on campus oracross Leicester, with the city centre just a shortten minute walkSee for yourself and visit dmu.ac.uk/technology. Takea virtual tour of the university and see the facilities wehave to offer in the faculty of technologyYou can keep up to date with the faculty through:facebook.com/dmutechlinkedin.com/in/dmutechtwitter.com/dmutech*Destination of Leavers in Higher Education Survey 2009/2010.dmu.ac.uk/technology229

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COURSESBusiness Intelligence Systems and Data Mining 238MSc/PG Dip/PG CertClimate Change and Sustainable Development 240MSc/PG Dip/PG CertCommunications Engineering msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 242Computer Games Programming msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 244TECHNOLOGYComputer Security msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 246Computing msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 248Electronic Engineering msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 250Energy and Industrial Sustainability msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 252Energy and Sustainable Building Design 254MSc/PG Dip/PG CertForensic Computing msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 256Forensic Computing for Practitioners 257MSc/PG Dip/PG CertInformation Systems Management msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 258Information Technology msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 260Intelligent Systems 262MSc/PG Dip/PG CertIntelligent Systems and RoboticsMSc/PG Dip/PG CertLean Operations Management msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 264Mechanical Engineering msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 266Mechatronics msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 268Media Production msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 270Micro Electronics and Nano Technologies 272MSc/PG Dip/PG CertProfessional Practice in Digital Forensics and Security 274MSc/PG Dip/PG CertRapid Product Development msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 276Software Engineering msc/PG Dip/PG Cert 278dmu.ac.uk/technology231

TECHNOLOGYRESEARCHTHAT maTTERSResearch within the Faculty of Technology has anexcellent international standing and will provideyou with the opportunity to explore diverse,exciting and interdisciplinary areas of study.Our strong links with commerceensure research is geared towardsreal-life challenges, and projectscover subjects as diverse as medicaldiagnostics, robotics, satellitemapping, home security,3D television, nanotechnology,aircraft manufacturing and safety,mobile communication andalternative energy.We recognise that postgraduateresearch degree students playa vital role in contributing to theresearch activities of the facultyand university. We strive to maintainan excellent research environmentfor our students. As a student intechnology, you will be supportedby experienced and dedicated staffwhilst being accommodated in awide range of specialist laboratoriesand research areas. We have athriving body of over 300 researchdegree students associated with ourresearch groups and centres, offeringan excellent opportunity to work withother students and staff, whilst alsobenefiting from a specially managedprogramme of training.The faculty is extremely proud ofour strong research culture, whichinfluences teaching and in turn helpsto sustain and enhance the standingand reputation of the University. Theresults of the Research AssessmentExercise (raE) in 2008, placed theFaculty of Technology at the forefrontof many innovations, with 50 per centof the research being rated as worldleading or internationally excellent,and most of the remainder rated asinternationally recognised.232DMU pOstgraduate and professional prospECTus 2013

videosWatch videos showing our innovative researchin technology on your smart phoneI have receivedfantastic SUpportand DMU have proviDED tHEguidancefor me TOdiscovernew techniquesTECHNOLOGYDivine Novieto is currentlycompleting the final year of his PhDin Thermal Comfort Modelling at dmu.Divine was previously alecturer in a Ghanaianuniversity, teaching buildingtechnology, design andconstruction. He studied for aHND in Building Technologyand then went on to studyan msc in Building ServicesEngineering.After conducting a thoroughsearch of what options wereavailable for him to study in hischosen field Divine decidedthat the Institute of Energyand Sustainable Development(IEsd) at dmu offered verybespoke courses and wasin line with exactly what hewanted to do and achieve.After completing the courseDivine hopes to return tolecturing in Ghana in thesame field, but utilise his newexpertise to assist the learningof the students as well assetting up a consultancy inhis field.Divine says the course hashelped him develop hisresearch methods and madehim able to implement them toget the best results and that itis important to him obtain theright information and then useit to achieve his goals.When asked what advicehe would give prospectivestudents, Divine replied “youcan expect the highest level ofsupport at dmu. Everythingyou need is here; it’s just whatyou want to put in yourself.“If you would like to read moreabout Divine’s story scan hereor visit dmu.ac.uk/divinedmu.ac.uk/technology233

TECHNOLOGYThe School ofComputer Scienceand InformaticsFrom our collaborative work with space agencies through toglasses-free 3D viewing, our computer science research groupscombine world leading expertise with the latest technology andequipment to develop cutting-edge solutions. The Informaticsresearch groups are very active in working with industry, withworld leading research in computational intelligence andsocially responsible computing. Key areas of specialism includecomputing in a business environment, artificial intelligence androbotics, and computer games programming.The Cyber Security Centre (CSC, dmu.ac.uk/CSC) is amultidisciplinary group of academics and industry expertswho focus on a wide variety of cyber security and digitalforensics issues. The Centre’s mission is to provide the fullbenefits to all of a safe, secure and resilient cyberspace.The work of the CSC combines a thorough understandingof the real world digital environment with deep insightsinto its underlying foundations. From the subtle, technicalaspects of network security and live forensics through tothe intricate interplay between economics, psychology,policies and practice, the CSC combines expertise acrossdisciplines to produce transformational solutions tohard problems.Imaging and Displays (idrG, dmu.ac.uk/IDRG) is agroup of multidisciplinary academics who have earnedan international reputation for excellence in the design,development and evaluation of next-generation 3Ddisplays and holography for consumer and industrialuse. The group’s world first projects regularly involvecollaboration with partners worldwide to creatively engagethe science of holograms and 3D imaging technology asa practical tool within society in uses such as security, 3Dtelevision and medical applications.The Software Technology Research Laboratory(STRL, dmu.ac.uk/STRL) is a world leading groupwhose members are actively engaged in research anddevelopment in all aspects of software engineering. Thebreadth and depth of their research provides a fertile andlively environment for postgraduate study. Their activeresearch atmosphere means that there are interestingopportunities for project work and that graduates aresupervised by world experts in many fields.The Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing Laboratory(Eaprs, dmu.ac.uk/EAPRS) is an interdisciplinaryresearch centre. The Eaprs laboratory has forged, andmaintains, a substantial world lead in the analysis andinterpretation of remote sensing data, with an emphasison radar instruments. In particular radar altimetry whichhas been used by the European Space Agency (ESA).Key to the lab’s continuing success in research andnew applications development is the underpinningtechnical knowledge, vital to understanding both thesatellite instrument engineering and the subsequent dataprocessing. Furthermore, unique data held by the Earthand Planetary Remote Sensing Laboratory has helpedproduce the most accurate map of the world’s surfaceever seen.234DMU pOstgraduate and professional prospECTus 2013

The Centre for ComputationalIntelligence (CCI, dmu.ac.uk/CCI) exists to develop fundamentaltheoretical and practical solutionsto real world problems using avariety of computational intelligenceparadigms. The Centre produces highquality, industrially relevant researchinto intelligent systems, providingtheoretically sound solutions toreal-world decision making andpredicting problems. With anestablished international reputation,there are three main areas of focus:bio-health informatics (developingthe state-of-the art, accurate andreliable computer-based tools forcomputational decision making inbiology and healthcare); fuzzy logic(making significant contributions tothe theoretical foundations and realworld applications of uncertaintymodels, including fuzzy sets,rough sets and grey systems); andintelligent mobile robots and creativecomputing (expanding the roboticsportfolio to following substantialinvestment by the University inmobile robots).dmu.ac.uk/technologyTaking an interdisciplinary approach,the Centre for Computing and SocialResponsibility (CCsr, dmu.ac.uk/CCSR) has gained an impressivereputation as a key player in theinternational research network forthe ethical and social implications ofinformation computer technologies(ICT). CCsr is the only researchcentre in the uk specialising inthe ethical and social issues ofcomputing and information systems.In a world where individuals,businesses and governmentsincreasingly depend on informationand communication technologies,this acclaimed research centre islooked to for authoritative advice ontheir social, organisational andethical impacts.The De Montfort UniversityInterdisciplinary Group in IntelligentTransport Systems (diGITS, dmu.ac.uk/DigiTS) is a group ofacademics who focus on a widerange of intelligent transport andtransport related infrastructuresolutions. The group is dedicated toconducting research and developingprogrammes that will progress theintroduction of sustainable urban andregional transport policies acrossthe European Union and beyond.By working in partnership withindustry, transport service providers,government, other research institutesand communities, the group providesanswers to technological, economicand societal questions aroundsustainability and modal change.235

TECHNOLOGYThe School ofENGINEERING, Mediaand SUSTAINABLE developMENT236From mechanical engineering, nanotechnology through to rapid prototyping,our engineering research groups combine academic and industry expertisewith the latest technologies to continually develop new products, methods andprocesses, aimed at improving industrial techniques and increasing efficiency.Media research groups explore the technical applications of different media.From developing visualisation environments through interactive 3D graphicsto e-learning, we aim to help enterprises succeed in the digital economy bydeveloping innovative products and solutions that enhance people’s livesand surrounding environments. Sustainability research focuses on improvingthe built environment through the application of computer modelling andperformance monitoring, behavioural studies, and the development of energyand environmental policies for a low-carbon future.The Emerging Technologies Research Centre (EMTERC,dmu.ac.uk/EMTERC) focuses on both micro and nanoelectronics. These range from fundamental materialsresearch (fabricating novel materials, understandingbasic physical mechanisms), to investigating deviceapplications in power electronics, plastic electronics,healthcare, renewable energy sources, emerging memorydevices and display technologies. Since its inception in1995, the Centre has actively collaborated with bothacademia and industry at national and internationallevel. Moreover, EMTERC graduates currently hold keyengineering positions in multinational companies such asIntel, International Rectifier, Cypress, IXYS, Silvaco, andCadence, whilst some work for universities in the uk,Germany and Japan.The Centre for Electronic and CommunicationsEngineering (CECE, dmu.ac.uk/CECE) spans a widerange of diverse areas from semiconductor physics,signal processing to communications systems. The keyresearch themes cover: electronics (which includeselectromagnetics, microwave engineering embeddedsystems, power electronics and signal processing),semiconductor devices and materials (including researchinto thermal imaging of semiconductor devices), andcommunication systems (particularly communicationsinfrastructure and broadcast technology). The Centreaims to deliver pure and applied research to satisfy bothfundamental research and industry specific (to marketready) knowledge transfer. Electronic engineering gainedan excellent result in the raE 2008. This success hasled to expansion of the research base, building on thesethemes and the inception of the IET accredited mscElectronic Engineering.The Centre for Engineering Science and AdvancedSystems (CEsas, dmu.ac.uk/CESAS) comprises twokey themes: water software systems and mechanicalengineering. Both areas cover a number of researchactivities in advanced mathematical modelling, scientificcomputing and experimental technologies aimed atdevelopment and investigation of complex engineeringsystems. Water software systems cover research areasof water distribution systems and wastewater treatmentplants. Capabilities in wastewater treatment include:dynamic modelling and design of wastewater treatmentplants, feasibility studies, optioneering, plant operationoptimisation and control. Mechanical engineering conductsresearch in a number of areas within the mechanical andaeronautical engineering sectors. Current applicationareas include flight dynamics and piloted simulation,computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for optimizationof combustion processes, surface engineering forinnovative materials and phenomenological modellingof aircraft aerodynamics.The Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development(IEsd, dmu.ac.uk/IESD) has undertaken research andconsultancy for many years to create the underlyingknowledge and technologies necessary to achieve moreDMU pOstgraduate and professional prospECTus 2013

energy-efficient and sustainablelifestyles. From design advice forlow energy buildings, to studies ofenvironmental behaviour, the Instituteis able to provide advice, with expertsfrom the fields of engineering,building physics, sociology andpsychology. With a multidisciplinaryteam, the Institute’s work focuses onthe clean, efficient use of energy inthe built environment and developingways in which greater use canbe made of renewable energy indomestic buildings, industryand commerce.The Interactive and MediaTechnologies Research Group(imT, dmu.ac.uk/IMT) is amultidisciplinary group of academicsfrom various areas, creating a uniqueresearch environment where, forexample, researchers working invideo processing meet and worktogether with researchers workingin haptic and audio interaction, inhearing science, in education, seriousgames, e-learning, and more. TheIMT research group is involved in anumber of national and internationalresearch projects, producing highquality research and market solutionsin the multimedia and interactivetechnologies field. The grouphas several internationalresearch students.The Centre for AdvancedManufacturing Processes andMechatronics (CAMPaM, dmu.ac.uk/caMPaM) brings togetherthe Centre for Manufacturing (CfM)and Mechatronics Research Group(mrG) to include lean engineering,additive manufacturing andmechatronics. Areas of expertiseinclude design, implementationand sustainment of lean6-sigma practices, work systemsimprovement using discrete eventsimulation and creative problemsolving, and the application ofartificial intelligence modelling toimproving operations planning andscheduling. Collectively the centrehas an international reputation forits development of novel additivemanufacturing technology (AMT)processes, its research in the domainof computer controlled machines aswell as systems architectures andengineering. Projects are funded by arange of agencies including EPSRC,DTI/TSB, Emda, the EuropeanUnion, TCS and the Royal Society.ResearchDegreesWe welcome applications to studyfor mphil and PhD qualifications,particularly in subject areas wherewe already have a ‘critical mass’ ofresearch expertise. We encourageresearch that helps addressregional, national, and internationalpriorities such as healthcare,environmental sustainability,the digital economy, and thecreative industries. Please visitour website for an up to date list ofresearch opportunitiesdmu.ac.uk/technologyTECHNOLOGYdmu.ac.uk/technology237

Business Intelligence Systemsand Data Mining MSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-time or bydistance learningLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. We are happyto consider equivalentqualifications from anywherein the world. If you have noformal academic qualificationsbut do have extensive industryexperience we will consideryour application on anindividual basisEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewThis msc provides you with theknowledge and skills to effectivelydevelop, apply and research businessintelligence systems. These arecomputerised information systemsthat enable organisations to gainbusiness intelligence informationand typically include some formof data mining functionality.This course emphasises theconcepts and techniques ofbusiness intelligence systems,their application and development,which are underpinned andexemplified via the learning ofone or more contemporary ‘bestof breed’ business intelligencesoftware tools.Compulsory taught modulesgive you the opportunity to gainthe fundamental knowledge andpractices required to apply, developand research business intelligencesystems. Optional modules provideyou with chances to study particularaspects of system application anddevelopment in more depth.A project module allows you toundertake research into an aspectof business intelligence systemsthat interests you and/or to performappropriate business intelligencedevelopment tasks in response toa given practical problem.You will:Advance your skills in, andknowledge of, how to developbusiness intelligence systemsand data mining solutions tobusiness problemsBe taught by experienced sasaccreditedteaching staff on anSAS-endorsed courseGain substantial knowledge andskills in the deployment of sasBusiness Intelligence softwareleading towards sas DataMiner accreditationCourse modulesFirst semester(September to January)You will study the following modules:Fundamentals of BusinessIntelligence SystemsAnalytics ProgrammingData Warehouse Designand OLAPResearch MethodsSecond semester(February to May)The modules you will study are:Data MiningBusiness Intelligence SystemsApplication and DevelopmentPlus two from the following list:Management ofInformation SystemsHuman Factorsin Systems DesignApplied ComputationalIntelligenceThird semester(June to September)The individual project moduleOptional placementWe offer a great opportunityfor you to boost your careerprospects through an optional 12month placement as part of yourpostgraduate studies. Our dedicatedPlacement Unit will help you obtainthis. Once on your placement, you willbe supported by your visiting tutorto ensure you gain maximum benefitfrom the experience. Placementsbegin after the taught componentof the course has been completed– usually around June. When youreturn from your placement, you willbegin the dissertation (project) stageof your course.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld238Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching will normally be deliveredthrough formal lectures, informalseminars, tutorials, workshops,discussions and e-learning packages.Assessment will usually be througha combination of individual and groupwork, presentations, reports, projectsand exams.ExpertiseThe course is run in association withSAS, the leading independent vendorin the business intelligence industry,and you will gain substantial sassoftware skills as part of your study.This course is unique in that it takes a holisticview of business intelligence systems.It doesn’t just look at one element but at thewhole range of requirements for a businessintelligence system: from data storage, throughanalytical need to visualisation of results and howall that relates to the needs of an organizationTECHNOLOGYGraduate careersThis course prepares graduates forbusiness intelligence/data miningroles within any target industry. Thereis a very high market demand forSAS expertise, and our graduates willbe able to take up such opportunities.You will also be well placed to takeup more general managementand business information systemsdevelopment roles within industry,and to undertake academic researchin this field.Similar couRSesIntelligent SystemsIntelligent Systems with RoboticsIan Manocha, Managing Director,SAS uk and Ireland239

Climate Change andSustainable Development MSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time, two years parttime,three years distance learningLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013: full-time, part-time.September 2013, January 2104, May2014: distance learningEntry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree (2:2minimum) in a relevant subject orfive years’ work experience in anappropriate field. Applicants fromoutside the uk must possess anequivalent qualification from anoverseas institutionIf you do not have the normalEntry requirements but candemonstrate substantialexperience in an appropriatearea, you can be consideredfor entry to the courseEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: iesd.dmu.ac.ukCourse overviewThis msc is uniquely broad inits coverage, reflecting the rangeof knowledge and skills requiredto address the challenges ofclimate change and sustainabledevelopment.It also provides depth in key areas,drawing upon the internationallyrecognised research expertiseof the multidisciplinary IEsdresearch team.As the effects of global climatechange are felt, the demand forprofessionals able to address thechallenge increases. The problem ofclimate change transcends traditionalacademic boundaries and demandsrealistic and cost-effective solutions.This course will allow you tounderstand the big picture ofwhat sustainable development is,how it can be achieved, and how wecan deal with global climate change.You will also learn practical skills,enabling you to gain employmentputting this understandinginto practice.Due to its multidisciplinary nature,it is suitable for graduates froma wide variety of disciplines witheither social or physical sciencebackgrounds. It is also suitablefor mid-career professionals withrelevant experience.The course has been approvedby both the Chartered Instituteof Building Services Engineers(CibsE) and the Energy Institutefor completing the educationalrequirements for CharteredEngineer registration.CibsE is an international body whichrepresents and provides services tothe building services profession, witha membership of 17,000, one fifth ofwhich is outside the uk.The Energy Institute is the leadingprofessional body for the energyindustries, supporting almost 12,000professionals both nationally andinternationally.Course modulesThe msc has been designed to offerflexibility, with attended or distancelearning study available and a rangeof possible awards from a full msc toa single module.Modules studied:Energy in BuildingsSustainable DevelopmentRenewable EnergyIntegrated EnvironmentalStrategiesPeople, Society andClimate ChangeResource Use and PollutionEnergy Analysis TechniquesResearch MethodsYou complete the msc byundertaking a research project ona topic of your choice, supervisedby an experienced member ofresearch staff.Teaching and asseSSMentFull-time students attend fortwo days each week and receiveformal lectures from experiencedresearchers and teaching staff,complemented by informal seminarsand group discussions. Part-timestudents attend one day perweek. You will also be expected toundertake self-directed study. Allteaching material is fully documentedand available on the web-basedVirtual Learning Environment (VLE)before timetabled events take place.Distance learning students follow astructured study plan provided onthe VLE, supported by discussionforums with other students and emailand telephone conversations withthe module leader. Our course hasbeen commended in an academicquality review for its ‘innovative andsophisticated forms of e-basedlearning and teaching’.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld240Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:All assessment is by coursework.Each taught module has two itemsof coursework. The first is a smallerassignment on which promptfeedback is given while the moduleis being studied. A second, majorassignment is submitted after thematerial has been assimilated.Distance learning students cancomplete all eight taught modulesfrom their home. To complete theMSc, a single visit to Leicester isrequired for oral presentation of thedissertation.ExpertiseModules are taught by the IEsd’sresearch and teaching staff,which provides you with a uniqueopportunity to learn from scientistsactively involved in furtheringknowledge in this area.Graduate careersThis course attracts recent graduatesand professionals from a widerange of fields seeking to enhancetheir careers. You are equippedwith a broad knowledge base plusthe ability to solve problems in aninterdisciplinary context. Previousstudents have found these skills tobe increasingly in demand in industry,national and local government,utilities, academia, consultancies andenvironmental agencies.Similar couRSesEnergy and IndustrialSustainabilityEnergy and SustainableBuilding DesignTECHNOLOGY241

Communications EngineeringMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in electricalengineering, electronicengineering, computerengineering, computer science,or any other relevant subject. Ifyou don’t have formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewThe importance of multimediasystems is rapidly growing due to theincreasing popularity of interactivedigital media in the home andworkplace. Applications includeinternet TV, video on demand, videotelephony, video conferencing,voice over ip, digital cinema and3D video. Multimedia technologiesare expected to become one ofthe most active areas of innovationand development. There has beentremendous growth in this area,and there is no sign that this isslowing down.Through exposure to advancedconcepts in several areas relevantto multimedia communications, youwill improve your understandingof the capabilities and potentialapplications of relevant state-ofthe-arttechnologies. You will gainhands-on experience throughpractical sessions using differenttools to enhance your ability to applyadvanced concepts.Course modulesFirst semester(September to January)Programming and SoftwareEngineering gives aprogramming approach tosoftware engineering is used withan emphasis on the developmentof practical programming skills.In addition, the principles ofobject-oriented programming arediscussedDigital Signal Processingconsiders methods forprocessing digital signalsin the time and frequencydomains and their applicationsin the communication of signalssuch as audio and speech.Second semester(February to May)Multimedia Communicationsexplains the principles, algorithms,techniques, and standardsused in image, audio, and videocompression. It also presentsthe methods used to addressquality of service and quality ofexperience requirements forreal-time multimedia transmissionover best-effort networksMobile WirelessCommunications gives anadvanced coverage of theprinciples and techniques used inmobile wireless communications.It focuses on 3G and 4G packetswitchedsystems and describesthe state-of-the-art in industryand researchDigital Image Processingconsiders the reconstruction,enhancement and interpretationof digital images . It also exploresthe wide variety of softwaretechniques that are currentlyavailable and provides a unifiedapproach to processing andanalysing digital imagesResearch Methods introducesand develops the concepts,organisational structure, anddeliverables of a research project.It prepares you for the completionof the dissertation in theThird semesterThird semester(June to September)You will complete a dissertation on atopic in communications engineering.An important aspect of the project isthat the selected topics will be eithersponsored by industry or linked toindustry-relevant problems.Data Networks explains theprinciples, protocols, servicesand standards used for datacommunication andinternet networkingSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldTelecommunication Systemsdiscusses the principles ofmodern telecommunicationengineering and the applicationof these to communicationsystem design andperformance determination242Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you will besupported by your visiting tutor toensure that you gain the maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course – usuallyaround June – and last for one year.When you return from your workplacement you will beginyour dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentIncludes formal lectures coveringthe different concepts, analysisskills and design methodologiesthat are relevant to communicationsengineering. Most of the modules willhave a laboratory component whereyou will be able to experiment to gaina more in-depth understanding ofthe theory covered in lectures. Youwill also be expected to undertakeindependent study and researchto support individual assignmentsand your dissertation. Assessmentwill be based on exams, projects,presentations and written reports.ExpertiseThe course has achievedaccreditation by the Institutionof Engineering and Technology(IET) to CEng level for the full fiveyear period. The course is hostedby the Centre for Electronic andCommunications Engineering(CECE) (dmu.ac.uk/CECE). TheCentre spans a wide range of areasranging from semiconductor physicsto signal processing. The expertiseof the Centre covers data networks,multimedia communications, errorcontrol coding, image and videocompression, and pattern recognition.Graduate careersBy emphasising the practicalcomputing and electronics skillsneeded to use current technology,graduates are in a strong position foremployment in a variety of industrieswhere software and hardwareengineers with this knowledge baseare in high demand. These include:TelecommunicationsConsumer electronicsElectronic publishingDefenceSimilar couRSesElectronic EngineeringMicro Electronicsand Nano TechnologiesTECHNOLOGYSince I have graduated from my BEng degree, I was looking aroundfor courses that put me up to date with Communications engineeringfast movement. I have found what I was looking for in this course. Themodules are up to date with the most recent technologies. The academicstaff have a vast knowledge in their fields as well as an industrialexperience. The labs are well equipped to help practical learning.Now I am completely up to date with Communications technologyAbdullah Almuttiri,graduate243

Computer Games PrograMMingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (withoptional one year placementavailable), two years part-timeor by distance learningLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you have no formalacademic qualifications butdo have extensive industryexperience we will consideryour application individually.English language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewWith a focus on the technical skillsof programming, mathematicsand artificial intelligence, thiscourse offers a practical, hands-oncurriculum that provides a greatskills base for working in thecomputer games industry.At the core of the course is theprogramming language C++.You will learn how to use C++to model physics and collisions,render advanced computer graphicsand program advanced artificialintelligence techniques. You willstudy how computer games areengineered and the workflowmodels used by industry and willuse industry standard tools forgames development.We have invested heavily in hardwareand software for computer gamesstudents. Our recently opened£250,000 state-of-the-art GameDevelopment Studios feature threelabs of powerful games computersand a ‘Real D’ Passive Stereo 3Dsystem with a four metre polarisedprojection screen. The studiosare modelled on the layout ofcontemporary game developmentfacilities found in industry. Thecomputers currently comprise AcerPredators, Dell XPSs and AlienwareArea 51 ALXs.The course is taught by staffwith games industry experienceand informed and supported byan expanding computer gamesresearch group, offering anexcellent route into further researchat PhD level. We have a number ofresearchers active in the computergames field, particularly in the fieldof artificial intelligence.Course modulesThe modules you will take are:Game Architecture, Design andDevelopmentComputer Games ProgrammingMathematical Modelling andArtificial IntelligenceAudio and Tool CreationResearch Methods ProjectThe project is a large piece ofindependent study that you willcomplete over the summer period (infull-time mode) or over the course ofa year (in part-time mode). Supportedby two supervisors, you will applythe skills and techniques that youhave learnt to a significant gamerelatedproblem or product and addsubstantial weight to your softwareportfolio. The project would normallyinvolve building a game component,although those interested in researchmight want to experiment with someaspect of computer games.Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you willbe supported by your visiting tutorto ensure that you gain maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course has beencompleted – usually around June– and last for one year. When youreturn from your work placementyou will begin your project.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld244Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching methods include lectures,tutorials and laboratory work. Astrong emphasis is given to realworld problems. Assessment is by acombination of coursework, projectand lab-based assessments.ExpertiseYou will be taught by staff withgames industry experience and staffinvolved in current computer gamesresearch, particularly in the field ofartificial intelligence.Graduate careersUnparalleled opportunities existfor programmers in general andgames programmers in particular.The games industry in the uk andoverseas is experiencing a skillsshortage and cannot find sufficientnumbers of programmers with theright skills. This course will equipyou with the right skills to takeadvantage of these opportunitiesand also to pursue a researchpathway, if desired.By emphasising the practicalcomputing and electronics skillsneeded to use current technology,graduates are also in a strongposition for employment in a varietyof industries where softwareand hardware engineers withthis knowledge base are in highdemand. These include medicine,telecommunications, entertainmentand defence.Similar couRSesIntelligent SystemsSoftware EngineeringTECHNOLOGY245

Computer SecurityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),two or more years part-timeor by distance learningLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewComputer security is constantly inthe news. Whether it is the theft ofa laptop containing secretinformation, high profile hackingincidents or controversiessurrounding lost data, it is impossibleto ignore the importance surroundingcomputer security. Developed inconjunction with industry leaders, thiscourse provides you with knowledgeof the very latest computer securityprinciples, practices, tools andtechniques, taught by a team ofspecialist staff in purpose-builtcomputer forensics and securitylaboratories. If you are interested ina challenging career in one of themost rapidly expanding areas ofcomputing then this is the coursefor you.Provides you with the latest tools,techniques and knowledge in oneof the most exciting areasof modern computingPurpose-built, state-of-the-artcomputer security and forensicslaboratoriesExpert staff and strong linkswith leaders in computer securityExcellent career prospects ina rapidly expanding industryCourse modulesFirst semester(September to January)Fundamentals of Forensicsand SecurityHost-Based SecurityNetwork-Based SecurityResearch Methods, ComputerLaw and EthicsSecond semester(February to May)Advanced Topics in Forensicsand SecurityThird semester(June to September)Computer Security Project(Dissertation)Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you will besupported by your visiting tutor toensure that you gain the maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course – usuallyaround June – and last for one year.When you return from your workplacement you will beginyour dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching methods include lectures,tutorials and laboratory work. Astrong emphasis is given to realworld problems. Assessment is by acombination of coursework, projectsand laboratory-based assessments.ExpertiseThe course teams within the CyberSecurity Centre have unrivalledexpertise in both computerforensics and security. The teamincludes former Chief InformationSecurity Officers (CISOs) of largetelecommunications companies,internet banks and cloud serviceproviders, an ex-Vice Presidentof one of the largest computersecurity companies in the world,information assurance specialistswith extensive experience workingin various uk defence organisations,leading digital forensics experts andrespected government advisors.Several of the team are regularmedia commentators on forensicsand security.Penetration Testing andIncident ResponseSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldSecure Web SystemsProfessional Practiceand Responsibilities246Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Graduate careersGraduates are likely to be employedas computer security specialistswithin law enforcement, governmentor other related agencies, incommercial IT departments orsecurity consultancies, or in othercomputing positions where computersecurity is an issue. Opportunitiesalso exist for further academic studytowards a PhD and a career inresearch.Similar couRSesForensic ComputingSoftware EngineeringProfessional Practice in DigitalForensics and SecurityThroughout the course, I have been introducedto and mastered new and exciting practicalskills, whilst being taught interesting andindustry relevant theory. The academic staff arevastly knowledgeable and always approachableand their relationship to the industry can beseen in the design of Course modulesAndrew Cove,graduateTECHNOLOGY247

ComputingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),two to six years part-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a subject thatshows some evidence ofanalytical, technical or logicalaptitude. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience your applicationwill be considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewThis was one of the first evercomputing mscs, beginning in theearly 1970s, and it continues to leadthe way in advanced computing morethan 30 years later. We take pridein producing extremely employablecomputing graduates for business,government and research. If youwant to learn the very latest theoryand practice in computing then thiscourse is ideal.Computing is a broad-ranging coursethat concentrates on the latest toolsand techniques of modern computerscience. Covering object-orientedprogramming, computer systems andnetworking, database analysis anddesign, systems analysis and designand much more, you will be exposedto the most recent developmentsin both the theory and practice ofmodern computing.The Computing msc, InformationSystems Management (ism) mscand Information Technology (IT)MSc are very closely linked with acommon first semester, giving youthe option of changing betweenthese courses up until theChristmas vacation.The course assumes no previousexperience in computing or IT butyou will need some aptitude forlogical analysis. It is ideally suited tograduates of other subjects who wishto add this discipline to their portfolio.The most essential requirements arean enthusiasm for the subject and aninquiring mind.Course modulesThe course can be studied eitherfull- time over one year or part-timefor two–six years, beginning inSeptember each year (a Januarystart date may also be available).There will be two or three-weekvacations at Christmas and NewYear (December/January) andEaster (March/April) and somestudents also take a brief breakin June or July before completingtheir dissertation.First semester(October to January)During the first semester youwill study four modules:Object-Oriented Programmingcovers the theory and practiceof modern programming,enabling you to design, developand implement object-orientedprogramsDatabase Systems and Designaddresses the analysis of datastorage requirements and thedesign of complex relationaldatabases to meet thoserequirements. The module makesextensive use of commercial andindustrial case studiesComputer Systems andNetworks explains the technicalinfrastructure upon whichmodern computer systems andnetworks are run. It provides asufficient level of understandingof hardware, operating systems,systems software, networkprotocols and topologies toenable you to appreciate theuse of computer systems andnetworks in commerce andindustry, to be able to constructa technical specification for acomputer system, and to selectan appropriate systemSystems Analysis and Designcovers the theory and practice ofsystems analysis and design andintroduces the internationallyrecognisedumL modellinglanguage. Extensive use of casestudies allows the application ofselected umL techniques, andComputer Assisted SoftwareEngineering (CASE) tools areused to support the developmentof complex umL modelsSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldSecond semester(February to May)During the Second semester you willstudy four further modules:Research Methods,Professionalism and ethicslinks the teaching of social,ethical, legal and professionalissues with an overview of248Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:research approaches andmethodologies. This module isimportant for your professionaldevelopment and is also a centralpreparation for the master’sproject/dissertation. Such anintroduction to research pavesthe way for you to pursue aresearch degree and therebycontributes to your continuedemployabilityE-Commerce Software isa highly practical module thataddresses topics rangingfrom core internet standardsand technologies through tothe design and constructionof transactional e-commerceapplications. Covers a range oftechnologies used to develope-commerce applications.Specific topics typicallychange each year to reflectdevelopments and innovationsin this fast-moving field, but inrecent years have included JSP,Java Beans and JDBCE-Commerce Systemsdevelops a conceptualunderstanding of themanagement and support ofe-commerce systems withinan organisation. This moduleprovides a critical awareness ofstrategy issues, the provision ofinformation and the support ofsuch systems and examines theprocess of e-commerce systemsdevelopment. There is a detailedstudy of the strategy process,and the benefits of e-commerceare explored with reference tocurrent researchHuman Factors in SystemsDesign introduces and exploresthe human factors that need tobe considered when designinginteractive systems. You willdevelop skills that will enable youto design effective and usableinteractive systems. You willalso learn how to evaluate theusability and appropriateness ofcompeting designsThird semester(June to September)During the final semester you willwork on your project/dissertation,chosen by you and agreed withyour project supervisor. Part-timestudents normally choose to workon their project over an entireacademic yearOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity toboost your career prospects throughan optional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementsUnit to help you obtain this. Onceon your placement, you will besupported by your visiting tutor toensure that you gain your maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course has beencompleted – usually around June– and last for one year. When youreturn from your work placement youwill begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching includes formal lectures,tutorials and labs. You will also beexpected to undertake independentstudy and research to support yourassignments and your dissertation.Assessment will be by various groupand individual methods includingexams, projects, presentations,written essays and reports.ExpertiseThe Centre for Computing andSocial Responsibility (dmu.ac.uk/ccsr) is internationally recognisedfor its applied research expertise.In a world where individuals,businesses and governmentsincreasingly depend on informationand communication technologies,this acclaimed research centre islooked to for authoritative adviceon their social, organisationaland ethical impacts. Our expertscollaborate with a range ofworldwide partners assessingimplications and shaping codesof practice.Graduate careersPast students are now working in awide variety of organisations all overthe world, from small consultanciesto large, multinational companies.Typical roles include systemsanalysts, analyst/programmers,software architects and researchand development project leaders.Similar couRSesInformation TechnologyInformationSystems ManagementTECHNOLOGYThis course has helped me gain valuableinsight into the contemporary web developmenttechnologies and at the same time considering thevarious human factors elements that come into playAhmed Kalsekar,graduate249

Electronic EngineeringMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewOur msc in Electronic Engineeringoffers content that is different tomany other similarly-titled courses.It equips you with a skill set that isin demand by industry worldwide,allowing you to maximise youremployability by taking a coursethat is broad in scope butchallenging in detail.Electronic Engineering provides abroad master’s-level study of someof the most important aspectsof electronic engineering today.It builds on your undergraduateknowledge of core aspects ofelectronics, supported by a module inEngineering Business Environmentand Energy Policies, which providesyou with an understanding of thecontext of engineering in the early21st Century.The course embraces a number ofthemes in areas identified as beinggenerally under-represented inmany other courses, such as powerelectronics and electromagneticcompatibility, providing you withas wide a range of employmentopportunities as possible – whetherthis is in industry or continuing inresearch at university.The course has achievedaccreditation by the Institution ofEngineering and Technology (IET)to CEng level.Course modulesIf you choose to undertake aplacement, this will take placebefore the project in theThird semester.First semester(September to January)Second semester(February to May)Embedded SystemsResearch MethodsElectromagnetic Compatibilityand Signal Integrity (EMC/si)Power ElectronicsThird semester(June to September)This is a major research-basedindividual project.Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you will besupported by your visiting tutor toensure that you gain your maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course has beencompleted – usually around June– and last for one year. When youreturn from your work placement youwill begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentModules are delivered through amixture of lectures, tutorials andlaboratories. The methodologyensures a good balance betweentheory and practice so that realengineering problems are betterunderstood through an underpinningof strong theoretical and analyticalknowledge translated intopractical skills.Digital Signal ProcessingPhysics ofSemiconductor DevicesEngineering BusinessEnvironment and Energy PoliciesControl and InstrumentationSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld250Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:ExpertiseThe Centre for Electronic andCommunications Engineeringboasts world-leading researchon a number of fronts, includingvideo transmission techniques,data cabling and electromagneticcompatibility, micro-scale thermalimaging primarily of electronicdevices (MEMs, photonic, mmiCetc). Members of the centre areactively involved in leadership roles,internationally, in the profession:this involves Board of Directormemberships of the IEEE EMCSociety, IEEE Consumer ElectronicsSociety and the International Wireand Cable Symposium. Nationally,the uk branch of the IEEE SignalProcessing Society is headed bya member of the centre.MSc Electronic Engineering is a challengingcourse, right throughout the year: but it is wellworth it in the end. As well as gaining newknowledge, it opens up many new opportunitiesAbdul Rehman Dastaguir,graduateTECHNOLOGYGraduate careersUpon graduation you will beequipped to take up responsiblepositions within a wide range ofindustries such as electronic design,automation or communicationsystems. You will also be preparedto continue on the research path toa doctorate degree.Similar couRSesCommunications EngineeringMicro Electronics and NanoTechnology251

Energy and Industrial SustainabilityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time, two years parttime,three years distance learningLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013: full-time, parttime.September 2013, January,2014 May 2014: distance learningEntry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject or five years’ workexperience in an appropriatefield. Applicants from outsidethe uk must possess anequivalent qualificationIf you don’t have the normalEntry requirements, but candemonstrate substantialexperience in an appropriatearea, you can be consideredfor entry to the courseEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: www.iesd.dmu.ac.ukCourse overviewThis msc is for those who wish tounderstand how to significantlyreduce the impact of industrialoperations upon the environmentwhile exploring the opportunitiesand operational risks represented byclimate change. The course drawson the internationally recognisedresearch expertise of IEsd staff andothers across the university. As wellas the traditional requirement formanufacturers to be better, fasterand cheaper than their competitorsthey now face increasing pressureto be ‘greener’. This pressure comesin the form of ever-tighteninglegislation on emissions and wasteplus increasing energy bills and thegrowing need for corporations to beseen to act in a socially responsiblemanner.This course will equip you with theskills to understand the challengesfacing today’s industries due toclimate change. The emphasis onenergy makes this course unique asit will enable you to design innovativestrategies to promote industrialcompetitiveness in the context of atransition to a low carbon economy.The course is suitable for graduatesfrom a variety of disciplines witheither a social science or physicalscience background, althoughexperience of industry will be anadvantage. It is also suitable formid-career professionals withrelevant experience.We are currently seeking approvalfor the Energy and IndustrialSustainability msc by the EnergyInstitute for completing theeducational requirements forChartered Engineer registration.The Energy Institute is the leadingprofessional body for the energyindustries, supporting almost12,000 professionals bothnationally and internationally.Course modulesThe msc has been designed to offerflexibility, with attended or distancelearning study available and a rangeof possible awards from a full mscto a single module.You will study eight taught modulesin the areas of sustainability, productlife-cycle and energy:Sustainable DevelopmentEnergy in BuildingsResource Efficient DesignLow Impact ManufacturingGreen BusinessRenewable EnergyEnergy Analysis TechniquesResearch MethodsYou will complete the msc byundertaking a research project ona topic of your choice, supervisedby an experienced member ofresearch staff.Teaching and asseSSMentFull-time students attend fortwo days each week and receiveformal lectures from experiencedresearchers and teaching staff,complemented by informal seminarsand group discussions. Part-timestudents attend one day perweek. You will also be expected toundertake self-directed study. Allteaching material is fully documentedand available on the web-basedVirtual Learning Environment (VLE)before timetabled events take place.Distance learners follow a structuredstudy plan provided on the VLE,supported by discussion forumswith other students and email andtelephone conversations with themodule leader. IEsd courses havebeen commended in an academicquality review for their ‘innovativeand sophisticated forms of e-basedlearning and teaching’.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld252Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

All assessment is by coursework.Each taught module has two itemsof coursework. The first is a smallerassignment on which promptfeedback is given while the moduleis being studied. A second, majorassignment is submitted after thematerial has been assimilated.Distance learners can completeall eight taught modules from theirhome base. To complete the msc, asingle visit to Leicester is required fororal presentation of the dissertation.ExpertiseModules are taught by the IEsd’sresearch and teaching staff, whichwill provide you with a uniqueopportunity to learn from scientistsactively involved in furtheringknowledge in this area.Graduate careersThis course attracts recent graduatesand professionals from a widerange of fields seeking to enhancetheir careers. You are equippedwith a broad knowledge base plusan ability to solve problems in aninterdisciplinary context. Previousstudents have found these skills tobe increasingly in demand in industry,national and local government,utilities, academia, consultancies andenvironmental agencies.The course materials are clear and wellstructuredand I have enjoyed the mix oftechnical and business/strategic modules.As a mature student and charteredengineer with significant management andconsulting experience, I have quite a lotof insight and experience to draw on. Thecourse has nevertheless pointed me tothemes and trends that I was not previouslyaware of, giving me exactly what I wantedfrom the course, that is, “thought leadership”John Duncan(distance learner)TECHNOLOGYSimilar couRSesClimate Change andSustainable DevelopmentEnergy and SustainableBuilding Design253

Energy and SustainableBuilding Design MSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time, two years parttime,three years distance learningLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013: full-time, parttime.September 2013, January:2014 distance learningEntry requirements:The normal minimum entryrequirement is a good degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantnumerate subject, for example,engineering, physical sciences,mathematics. Architects with aninterest in computer modellingare also encouraged to apply.Applicants from outside theUK must possess an equivalentqualification from anoverseas institutionIf you don’t have the normalentry requirements but candemonstrate substantialexperience in an appropriatearea, you can be considered forentry to the course. We activelyseek applications from maturestudents/professionals whorequire flexible part-time ordistance learning study optionsEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCourse overviewThis innovative course is for peoplewho wish to understand the waysnew and renewable energy can beharnessed in buildings, who wishto gain the ability to undertake thesimulation and modelling tasks whichare essential for credible buildingperformance analysis, and acquirethe ability to work creatively within amultidisciplinary design team.The need for sustainable approachesto building design is universallyacknowledged. As the effects ofclimate change are felt, the drivetowards more energy efficientbuildings is intensifying. Sustainablebuildings need not be technologicallycomplex but a high level ofsophistication in design proceduresand performance analysis is required.The course has an interdisciplinaryapproach that gives a broad insightinto energy and sustainability issues,and in-depth knowledge of thecomputer modelling techniques thatare used in the design of modernsustainable buildings.The course has been accreditedby both the Chartered Instituteof Building Services Engineers(CibsE) and the Energy Institutefor completing the educationalrequirements for charteredengineer registration. CibsE is aninternational body which representsand provides services to thebuilding services profession, with amembership of 17,000, one fifth ofwhich is outside the uk.The Energy Institute is the leadingprofessional body for the energyindustries, supporting almost12,000 professionals bothnationally and internationally.Course modulesThis msc has been designed to offerflexibility, with attended or distancelearning study available and a rangeof possible awards from a full mscto a single module. Modules studied:Energy in BuildingsSustainable DevelopmentRenewable EnergyClimate and Daylight AnalysisEnergy and Thermal PerformanceVentilation and Airflow ModellingEnergy Analysis TechniquesResearch MethodsTo complete the msc you willundertake a major design exerciseworking in a team and individually,from a realistic architectural proposaland design brief, aiming to producea design that satisfies specificenvironmental design criteria.Teaching and asseSSMentThe course is very flexible withattended or distance learning studyavailable and a range of possibleawards from a full msc to a singlemodule. Full-time students attendfor two days each week and receiveformal lectures from experiencedresearchers and teaching staff,complemented by informal seminarsand group discussions. Part-timestudents attend one day perweek. You will also be expected toundertake self-directed study. Allteaching material is fully documentedand available on the web-basedVirtual Learning Environment (VLE)before timetabled events take place.CONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: iesd.dmu.ac.ukSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld254Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Distance learning students follow astructured study plan provided onthe VLE, supported by discussionforums with other students andemail and telephone conversationswith the module leader. Ourcourse has been commended inan academic quality review for its‘innovative and sophisticated formsof e-based learning and teaching’.All assessment is by coursework.Each taught module has twoitems of coursework. The first isa smaller assignment in whichprompt feedback is given while themodule is being studied. A second,major assignment is due at a laterdate after the material has beenassimilated.Distance learning students cancomplete all eight taught modulesfrom their home base. To completethe msc, a single visit to Leicester isrequired for oral presentation of thedesign project.ExpertiseModules are taught by the IEsd’sresearch and teaching staff,which provides you with a uniqueopportunity to learn from scientistsactively involved in furtheringknowledge in this area.Graduate careersThis course is aimed at both recentgraduates and professionals workingin relevant fields. The knowledge andadvanced modelling skills you gainwill enable you to work effectivelyas a building design professional oranalyst. These skills are increasinglyin demand in architectural andengineering consultancies, utilitiesand regulatory organisations, andlocal and national government.Similar couRSesClimate Change andSustainable DevelopmentEnergy and IndustrialSustainabilityTECHNOLOGY255

Forensic ComputingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),two or more years part-time orby distance learningLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewForensic computing is one of thefastest growing areas in the ITindustry. Almost all crimes nowinclude an element of computerforensics since almost all suspectsuse digital devices such ascomputers and mobile phones.The need for companies to complywith the regulations concerning dataprotection and adequate incidentresponse means that most largeorganisations now need forensiccomputing specialists. With its highmedia profile and high demand forforensic computing specialists therehas never been a better time tostudy one of the most excitingareas of computing.Developed in consultation withelectronic crime law enforcementspecialists, you will be taught byexpert staff with strong links toleaders in the forensic computingfield. Study in purpose-built, stateof-the-artcomputer forensics andsecurity laboratories and learn thelatest skills to detect, preserve,analyse and present digital evidence.Course modulesFirst semester(September to January)Fundamentals of Forensicsand SecurityForensic Tools and TechniquesLive Forensics and ReversingResearch Methods,Computer Law and EthicsOptional placementWe offer a great opportunityfor you to boost your careerprospects through an optional 12month placement as part of yourpostgraduate studies. Our dedicatedPlacement Unit will help you obtainthis. Once on your placement, youwill be supported by your visitingtutor, placements begin after thetaught component of the coursearound June, you will complete yourdissertation when you return.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching methods include lectures,tutorials and laboratory work. Astrong emphasis is given to realworld problems. Assessment is by acombination of coursework, projectsand laboratory-based assessments.ExpertiseThe course teams within the CyberSecurity Centre have unrivalledexpertise in both computerforensics and security. The teamincludes former Chief InformationSecurity Officers (CISOs) of largetelecommunications companies,internet banks and cloud serviceproviders, an ex-Vice Presidentof one of the largest computersecurity companies in the world,information assurance specialistswith extensive experience workingin various uk defence organisations,leading digital forensics experts andrespected government advisors.Several of the team are regularmedia commentators on forensicsand security.Second semester(February to May)Advanced Topics inForensics and SecurityDigital Evidence and IncidentResponseSecure Web SystemsProfessional Practiceand ResponsibilitiesGraduate careersGraduates are likely to be employedas forensic computing specialistswithin law enforcement or otherspecialist consultancies, as forensicsand/or security specialists in ITdepartments of larger organisations,and in other careers where computerforensic incident response isrequired. Opportunities also exist forfurther academic study towards aPhD and a career in research.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldThird semester(June to September)Forensic ComputingProject (Dissertation)Similar couRSesComputer SecurityProfessional Practice inDigital Forensics and Security256Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Forensic Computing for PractitionersMSc/PG Dip/PG CertCourse overviewMany professionals, who havedeveloped a successful careerin this domain, do not have a relevantfirst degree. This programme isintended to provide a pathwayto academic accreditation andrecognition for current practitioners.The course recognises andaddresses the need for continuingprofessional development andcareer progression within a rapidlychanging environment.Course modulesCompulsory:Foundations ofForensic ComputingForensic Examinationof Internet UseForensic Examinationof Network ComputersAdvanced Topics inForensic ComputingCurrent Issues for PractitionersOptional (two from three):Scripting and SearchingBinary Analysis of MicrosoftOffice DocumentsAlternative OperatingSystems ForensicsProject/DissertationModules should normally studiedin the order given above.Teaching and asseSSMentAll taught modules require full timeattendance for a period of one week(with the exception of Foundationsof Forensic Computing which runsover two weeks).All taught modules involve a blend ofhighly practical, hands-on experiencecombined with rigorous theoreticaland academic training.A variety of assessment styles areused across the course including:written examinations, practicalexaminations and courseworksuch as analytical and investigativereports associated with forensiccase scenarios.The project module requiresattendance on specified datesto meet with supervisors, discussprogress, seek advice andguidance, and attend the viva voceexamination/demonstration.ExpertiseThe course is taught exclusively bya small team of nationally recogniseddigital forensics practitioners whoare members of the Cyber SecurityCentre at De Montfort University.The centre has unrivalled expertisein both computer forensics andsecurity and includes former ChiefInformation Security Officers(CISOs) of large telecommunicationscompanies, internet banks andcloud service providers, an ex-VicePresident of one of the largestcomputer security companies inthe world, information assurancespecialists with extensive experienceworking in various uk defenceorganisations, leading digitalforensics experts and respectedgovernment advisors. Severalof the team are regular mediacommentators on forensicsand security.Graduate careersGraduates are likely to be employedas forensic computing specialistswithin law enforcement or otherspecialist consultancies, as forensicsand/or security specialists in ITdepartments of larger organisations,and in other careers where computerforensic incident response isrequired. Opportunities also exist forfurther academic study towardsa PhD and a career in research.Similar couRSesProfessional Practice in DigitalForensics and SecurityKey informationDuration:Three to six years part-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:FlexibleEntry requirements:British Honours Degree (2:2minimum) in a relevant subjector equivalentApplicants should normally beemployed by and sponsored bylaw enforcement or associatedagencies, or a reputableorganisation involved in theforensic computing domainAccredited Prior Learning(APL) may be awarded to thosewho have studied equivalentshort courses elsewhereEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyTECHNOLOGYForensic ComputingSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldPlease note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.257

Information Systems ManagementMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a subjectthat shows some evidence ofanalytical, technical or logicalaptitude. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience your applicationwill be considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewThis course is specially designed tomeet the need for technically ablegraduates who are ideally suitedto a management role in charge ofinformation systems. If you have anenthusiasm for information systems,want to learn the very latest theoryand practice and see yourselfprogressing into a management rolethen this is the ideal course for you.The course is broad-rangingand concentrates on the latesttools, techniques and practices ofinformation systems management.Covering object-orientedprogramming, computer systemsand networking, advanced databasedesign, web systems, technologychange management and integration,and much more, the course exposesyou to the most recent developmentsin both the theory and practice ofmodern information systems.The Computing msc, InformationSystems Management msc andInformation Technology msc arevery closely linked with a commonfirst semester, giving you the optionof changing between these coursesbefore the Christmas vacation.We invite applications frompeople with a wide variety ofbackgrounds. No previousexperience of IT or computing isneeded, but you will need someaptitude for logical analysis. Themost essential requirements arean enthusiasm for the subject andan enquiring mind.Course modulesThe course can be studied eitherfull- time over one year or part-timefor two–six years, beginning inSeptember each year (a Januarystart date may also be available).There will be two or three weekvacations at Christmas and NewYear (December/January) andEaster (March/April), and somestudents also take a brief breakin June or July before completingtheir dissertation.First semester(October to January)During the first semester youwill study four modules:Object-Oriented Programmingcovers the theory and practiceof modern programming,enabling you to design,develop and implementobject-oriented programsDatabase Systems and Designaddresses the analysis of datastorage requirements and thedesign of complex relationaldatabases to meet thoserequirements. The module makesextensive use of commercialand industrial case studiesComputer Systems andNetworks explains the technicalinfrastructure upon whichmodern computer systems andnetworks are run. It provides asufficient level of understandingof hardware, operating systems,systems software, networkprotocols and topologies toenable you to appreciate theuse of computer systems andnetworks in commerce andindustry, to be able to constructa technical specification for acomputer system, and to selectan appropriate systemSystems Analysis and Designcovers the theory and practice ofsystems analysis and design andintroduces the internationallyrecognisedumL modellinglanguage. Extensive use of casestudies allows the application ofselected umL techniques, andComputer Assisted SoftwareEngineering (CASE) tools areused to support the developmentof complex umL modelsSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld258Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Second semester(February to May)During the Second semester youwill study four further modules:Research Methods,Professionalism and Ethicslinks the teaching of social,ethical, legal and professionalissues with an overview ofresearch approaches andmethodologies. This module isimportant for your professionaldevelopment and is also a centralpreparation for the final project/dissertation. Furthermore, such anintroduction to research paves theway for a research degree andthereby contributes to yourcontinued employability.Management of InformationSystems enables you to setcomputing developments in abroader social, economic andbusiness context. It explainsthe basic concepts and ways oforganising work in a businessenvironment and relating this toinformation systems and to is/ITprojects. This module equips youwith the skills needed forthe effective management ofIS/IT projects.E-Commerce Systems developsa conceptual understanding ofthe management and supportof e-commerce systems withinan organisation. This moduleprovides a critical awareness ofstrategy issues, the provision ofinformation and the support ofsuch systems and examines theprocess of e-commerce systemsdevelopment. There is a detailedstudy of the strategy process, andthe benefits of e-commerce areexplored with reference tocurrent research.Human Factors in SystemsDesign introduces and exploresthe human factors and issuesthat need to be considered whendesigning interactive systems.You will develop skills enablingyou to design effective andusable interactive systems. Youwill also learn how to evaluate theusability and appropriateness ofcompeting designs.Third semester(June to September)During the final semester you willwork on your project/dissertation,chosen by you and agreed with yourproject supervisor. Part-time studentsnormally choose to work on theirproject over an entire academic year.Optional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placements Unitto help you obtain this. Once on yourplacement, you will be supported byyour Visiting Tutor to ensure that yougain your maximum benefit from theexperience. Placements begin afterthe taught component of the coursehas been completed – usually aroundJune – and lasts for one year. Whenyou return from your work placementyou will begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching will include formallectures, tutorials and labs. Youwill also be expected to undertakeindependent study and researchto support your assignments anddissertation. Assessment will beby various group and individualmethods including exams, projects,presentations, written essaysand reports.ExpertiseThe Centre for Computing and SocialResponsibility (dmu.ac.uk/ccsr)is internationally recognised for itsapplied research expertise. In a worldwhere individuals, businesses andgovernments increasingly dependon information and communicationtechnologies, this acclaimed researchcentre is looked to for authoritativeadvice on their social, organisationaland ethical impacts. Our expertscollaborate with a range of worldwidepartners assessing implications andshaping codes of practice.Graduate careersWe take pride in producing extremelyemployable graduates for business,government and research. Paststudents are now working in a widevariety of organisations all over theworld, from small consultanciesto large, multinational companies.Typical roles include IT managers,systems consultants, and softwaresystems project leaders.Similar couRSesComputingInformation TechnologyTECHNOLOGYThis course helped me to develop my skills on the latest toolsand techniques of modern computer science. And I also gotgreat opportunities to work in many organisations in my countryShaden Alghamdi,graduate259

Information TechnoloGYMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a subjectthat shows some evidence ofanalytical, technical or logicalaptitude. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience your applicationwill be considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewThis was one of the first everInformation Technology mscs,beginning in the early 1970s, andit continues to lead the way inadvanced information technologymore than 30 years later. Wetake pride in producing extremelyemployable IT graduates forbusiness, government and research.If you want to learn the very latesttheory and practice in IT thenthis is ideal.The course is broad-rangingand concentrates on the moretechnical aspects of moderncomputing. Covering object-orientedprogramming, networking, computersystems, database design, artificialintelligence and much more, thecourse exposes you to the latesttools, protocols and techniques.The Information Technology msc,Computing msc and InformationSystems Management msc are veryclosely linked with a common firstsemester. This gives you the optionof changing between these coursesup until the Christmas vacation.We invite applications from peoplewith a wide variety of backgrounds.You will need an aptitude fortechnical subjects, but no previousexperience of IT or computingis needed. The most essentialrequirements are an enthusiasm forthe subject and an inquiring mind.Course modulesThe course can be studied eitherfull-time over one year or part-timefor two–six years, beginning inSeptember each year (a Januarystart date may also be available).There will be two or three weekvacations at Christmas/New Year(December/January) and Easter(March/April), and some studentstake a brief break in June/Julybefore completing their dissertation.First semester(October to January)During the first semester youwill study four modules:Object Oriented Programmingcovers the theory and practiceof modern programming,enabling you to design,develop and implementobject-oriented programsDatabase Systems and Designaddresses the analysis of datastorage requirements and thedesign of complex relationaldatabases to meet thoserequirements. The modulemakes extensive use ofcommercial and industrialcase studiesComputer Systems andNetworks explains the technicalinfrastructure upon whichmodern computer systems andnetworks are run. It provides asufficient level of understandingof hardware, operating systems,systems software, networkprotocols and topologies toenable you to appreciate theuse of computer systems andnetworks in commerce andindustry, to be able to constructa technical specification for acomputer system, and to selectan appropriate systemSystems Analysis and Designcovers the theory and practice ofsystems analysis and design andintroduces the internationallyrecognisedumL modellinglanguage. Extensive use of casestudies allows the application ofselected umL techniques, andComputer Assisted SoftwareEngineering (CASE) tools areused to support the developmentof complex umL modelsSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld260Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Second semester(February to May)During the Second semester youwill study four further modules:Research Methods,Professionalism and Ethicslinks the teaching of social,ethical, legal and professionalissues with an overview ofresearch approaches andmethodologies. This module isimportant for your professionaldevelopment and is also a centralpreparation for the master’sproject/dissertation. Such anintroduction to research paves theway for you to pursue a researchdegree and thereby contributes toyour continued employabilityE-Commerce Software is ahighly practical module thataddresses topics rangingfrom core internet standardsand technologies through tothe design and constructionof transactional e-commerceapplications. Covers a range oftechnologies used to develope-commerce applications.Specific topics typically changeeach year to reflect developmentsand innovations in this fastmovingfield, but in recent yearshave included JSP, Java Beansand JDBCAdvanced Networks focuseson very high-speed networks,which carry integrated multiservicetraffic such as voice,video and data. Quality ofservice requirements for varioustypes of traffic are considered,together with fixed and cellulartechnologies and the role eachplays in providing broadbandinfrastructures. Network protocolsare explained and contrasted,and problems of networkinterconnection and recentdevelopments such as intelligentnetworks are also coveredArtificial Intelligence developsyour knowledge of the theoreticalfoundations of AI, and underpinsthis with practical implementationof a range of AI problemsolving techniquesThird semester(June to September)During the final semester you willwork on your project/dissertation,chosen by you and agreed withyour project supervisor. Part-timestudents normally choose to workon their project over an entireacademic yearOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placements Unitto help you obtain this. Once onplacement, you will be supported byyour visiting tutor to ensure that yougain your maximum benefit from theexperience. Placements begin afterthe taught component of the coursehas been completed – usually aroundJune – and last for one year. Whenyou return from your work placementyou will begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching includes formal lectures,tutorials and labs. You will also beexpected to undertake independentstudy and research to supportyour assignments and dissertation.Assessment will be by various groupand individual methods includingexams, projects, presentations,written essays and reports.ExpertiseThe Centre for Computing and SocialResponsibility (dmu.ac.uk/ccsr)is internationally recognised for itsapplied research expertise. In a worldwhere individuals, businesses andgovernments increasingly dependon information and communicationtechnologies, this acclaimed researchcentre is looked to for authoritativeadvice on their social, organisationaland ethical impacts. Our expertscollaborate with a range of worldwidepartners assessing implications andshaping codes of practice.Graduate careersPast students of the msc in IT arenow working in a wide variety oforganisations all over the world,from small IT consultancies to large,multinational companies. Typicalroles include system administrators,software developers, networkarchitects and research anddevelopment project leaders.Similar couRSesComputingInformation SystemsManagementTECHNOLOGYI was amazed by the quality of teaching, the friendly and helpfulenvironment as well as modern technical equipment. In addition, ourtutors are available all of the time and welcoming for any enquiriesAhmed Alghamdi,graduate261

Intelligent Systems MSc/PG Dip/PG CertIntelligent Systems and Robotics MSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),two to six years part-time orby distance learningLocation:Gateway House,,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 (a January2014 start may be available afterconsultation with the courseleader, otherwise September startfor all modes of study)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(normally 2:2 minimum) in arelevant subject. Most scienceand engineering-basedsubjects are acceptable,as long as you have someexperience of computerprogramming. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewCapitalising on the recent growthin interest in artificial intelligenceand intelligent robotics, these twocourses aim to provide you withknowledge of the various modelsof computational intelligence, skillsin the associated computationaltechniques, an insight into theirtheoretical basis and the ability toapply these techniques to a widevariety of problems.Computational intelligenceencompasses the techniques andmethods used to tackle problems notwell solved by traditional approachesto computing. The four areas of fuzzylogic, neural networks, evolutionarycomputing and knowledge-basedsystems encompass much of whatis considered to be computational(or artificial) intelligence. Thereare opportunities to use thesetechniques in many applicationareas such as robot control andgames development dependingon your interests.Modules include work basedon research by the Centre ofComputational Intelligence. With anestablished international reputation,their work focuses on the use offuzzy logic, artificial neural networks,evolutionary computing, mobilerobotics and biomedical informatics,providing theoretically soundsolutions to real-world decisionmaking and prediction problems.Past students have published paperswith their CCI project supervisorsand gone on to PhD study.Course modulesComputational IntelligenceResearch Methods detailsquantitative and qualitativeapproaches including laboratoryevaluation, surveys, case studiesand action researchArtificial Intelligence (AI)Programming presents a logicalprogramming approach. AIprogramming is a key skill anda necessary tool for problemsolving in industryMobile Robots discussesthe hardware and softwarearchitectures used to buildmobile robot systemsFuzzy Logic considers thevarious fuzzy paradigms thathave become established ascomputational toolsArtificial Neural Networksappraises neural networkcomputing from an engineeringapproach and the use ofnetworks for cognitive modellingEvolutionary Computingdetails the theoretical issues ofevolutionary computing, includinggenetic algorithms, evolutionarysystems, data representation andgenetic operatorsApplied ComputationalIntelligence considersknowledge-based systems; thehistorical, philosophical andfuture implications of AI; thenfocuses on current research andapplications in the areaData Mining (IS only) examinesthe tools and techniques neededto mine the large quantitiesof data generated in today’sinformation age. It providespractical experience as well asconsideration of research andapplication areasIntelligent Mobile Robots(ISR only) covers sensing,representing, modelling of theenvironment, adaptive behaviourand social behaviour of robotsIndividual Project provides theopportunity to demonstrate skillsacquired from the course in aproblem solving capacity. Thistypically involves the analysis,design and implementation ofa computer systemOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placement Unitwhich will help you obtain this. Onceon placement, you will be supportedby your visiting tutor to ensure thatyou gain your maximum benefit fromthe experience. Placements beginafter the taught component of thecourse has been completed – usuallyaround June – and last for one year.When you return from your workplacement you will beginyour dissertation.262Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Teaching and asseSSMentThe course consists of an inductionunit, eight modules and an individualproject. The summer period isdevoted to work on the project forfull-time students. If you choose tostudy via distance learning, you wouldnormally take either one moduleper semester for four years or twomodules per semester for four yearsplus a further year for the project.Teaching is normally deliveredthrough lectures, seminars, tutorials,workshops, discussions ande-learning packages. Assessment isvia coursework only and will usuallyinvolve a combination of individualand group work, presentations,essays, reports and projects.Distance learning material isdelivered primarily through ourvirtual learning environment. Books,DVDs and other learning materialswill be sent to you. We aim toreplicate the on-site experience asfully as possible by using electronicdiscussion groups, encouragingcontact with tutors through a varietyof mediums.The modules give an excellent overallknowledge of AI and robotics, with many indepth hands-on labs and course work to applythis knowledge. Another great thing about thecourse is the enthusiastic staff, always availableand very helpful for any questions and problemseven when not directly related to the courseBen Passow,graduateTECHNOLOGYExpertiseTaught by experienced research stafffrom the Centre for ComputationalIntelligence (CCI), an internationallyrecognised centre highly rated in themost recent Government ResearchAssessment Exercise, you will gaina professional qualification thatgives substantially enhanced careerand research prospects in bothtraditional computing areas and inthe expanding area of computationalintelligence.Graduate careersGraduates typically follow careers inrobotics programming and research,games development, control systems,software engineering, internetbusinesses, financial services, mobilecommunications, programming,software engineering and manymore. A number of past graduatesare now studying for PhDs.Similar couRSesBusiness IntelligenceSystems and Data MiningInformation Technology263

Lean Operations ManagementMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalplacement available), three yearspart-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a subjectthat shows some evidenceof analytical, technical orproblem solving aptitude.If you don’t have formalacademic qualifications buthave extensive experiencean industrial, serviceor administrative workenvironment your applicationwill be considered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewThis course is specially designed tomeet the need for able graduateswith technical, operational,business and/or managementbackgrounds who are ideallysuited to a management role inoperations improvement. If youhave an enthusiasm for operationsmanagement and continuousimprovement, want to learn the verylatest lean operations managementtheory and practice, and see yourselfprogressing into a management rolethen this is the ideal course for you.The course provides the distinctiveblend of lean technical skills,business and managementknowledge, and facilitation andchange management skills forsuccessful management of thedesign, implementation andsustained improvement of leanoperations within a wide range ofindustrial, service and administrativeorganisations. It takes a holistic andstrategic view of lean operationsmanagement, concentrates on thelatest lean 6-sigma techniques andchange management practices, andis distinctive in that it is delivered byhuman resource management andlean operations professionals fromthe Faculties of Technology andBusiness and Law.We invite applications frompeople with a wide variety ofbackgrounds. No previous lean,operations or managementexperience is needed, but you willneed some aptitude for decisionanalysis and problem solving. Themost essential requirements arean enthusiasm for the subjectand an enquiring mind.Course modulesThe course can be studied eitherfull- time over one year or part-timefor two–six years, beginning inSeptember each year (a Januarystart date may also be available).There will be two or three weekvacations at Christmas and NewYear (December/January) andEaster (March/April), and somestudents also take a brief breakin June or July before completingtheir dissertation.First semester(October to January)During the first semesteryou will study four modules:Research Methodologyprovides the knowledge andskills development required tosupport the dissertation andindividual project as well aslearning outcomes within taughtmodules that build capabilitiesinvolving gaining knowledge andundertaking analysis throughresearch. You will learn to applydata collection techniquesappropriate for research inmanagement and business, alongwith techniques for the analysisof quantitative and qualitativedata required to analyseoperations-based lean changeOperations Analysis andLean Process Design providesknowledge, understanding andcapabilities that enable criticalanalysis and redesign, usinglean operations improvementpractices, of work environments,within industrial, administrativeand service sectorsCorporate PerformanceManagement makes use ofa contemporary managerialaccounting perspectives toprovide students with thecapability to monitor and manageperformance of businessadministrations whilst providinga strategic business context forthe adoption of lean operationsFacilitating Lean andContinuous Improvementprovides knowledge,understanding and capabilitiesthat enable successfullyfacilitation of the creative problemsolving processes underpinningthe design of lean processesand operations solutions, and theknowledge and skills to bridgethe ‘facilitation’ barrier betweenthe design of lean processes andtheir practical implementationand sustained usage264Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Second semester(February to May)During the Second semester youwill study four further modules:Global Operations andLogistics Excellence providesknowledge, understanding andcapabilities that enable criticalanalysis of existing operationsand logistics systems and theadvanced methods needed todesign and manage lean-basedsupplychainsManaging OrganisationalChange provides a criticalexamination of change and itsmanagement in contemporaryorganisations. It explorescompeting theories and modelsof change as a basis fortheoretical understanding andpractical intervention. The modulecompares and analyses theway change is being managedin a number of different andcontrasting organisationalcontexts, e.g. profit and notfor-profit,professionalised andinternationalised organisationsQuality and OperationsPerformance Managementprovides knowledge,understanding and capabilitiesthat enable the criticalanalysis of the cost, quality,environmental, delivery and leadtime performance requirementsof lean-based enterprisesand to identify and implementappropriate quantity, rate, timing,lead time and range metricsthat enable monitoring, controland improvement of leanperformanceThird semester(June to September)During the final semester youwill have a choice of undertakinga lean management-baseddissertation or a lean operationsbasedindividual project chosenby you and agreed with yourproject supervisor. Part-timestudents normally choose towork on their project over anentire academic yearOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity toboost your career prospects throughan optional work placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placements Unitto help you obtain this. Once on yourplacement, you will be supportedby your Visiting Tutor to ensure thatyou gain your maximum benefitfrom the experience. Placementsbegin after the taught componentof the course has been completed –usually around June – and lasts forone year. When you return from yourwork placement you will beginyour dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching will include formallectures, tutorials and labs. Youwill also be expected to undertakeindependent study and researchto support your assignments anddissertation/project. Assessment willbe by various group and individualmethods including exams, projects,presentations, written essaysand reports.ExpertiseFour internationally recognisedresearch groups contributetheir state-of-art research tothe programme. These are theLean Engineering ResearchGroup, whose specialities arethe introduction of lean withinhighly variable operationalenvironments and autonomousplanning and the ContemporaryWork and Employment Relations,International and Comparative HRMand Organisational Developmentand Change research groupswho investigate contemporaryapproaches to evaluating employeeexperiences and responses tochanging organisational conditions,interactions between the forcesof globalisation and nationalbusiness institutions and the effectsof change on professional andmanagerial roles.Graduate careersWe take pride in producingextremely employable graduates forbusiness, government and research.Past students from the Faculties ofTechnology and Business and Laware now working in a wide varietyof organisations all over the world,from small consultancies to large,multinational companies. Typicalroles Lean Operations Managementpostgraduates could apply forinclude Lean Operations Managers,Logistics/Supply Chain Managers,Lean Operations Consultants,Continuous Improvement Managers.Similar couRSesHuman Resource ManagementProject ManagementTECHNOLOGYContemporary Issues inManagement and Operationsintroduces the latestmanagement ideas, theoriesand practice at the heart ofcontemporary global enterpriseswhether manufacturing orservice based265

Mechanical EngineeringMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:Course overviewThis course is ideal if you areseeking a postgraduate qualificationaimed at enhancing your knowledgebase and skills, and want to maximiseyour employment opportunities. Thiscourse is broad and challenging andoffers content and skill sets that arerequired by industry worldwide.The course builds on yourundergraduate knowledge basethrough a number of advancedmodules in core subject areas.These are supported by modulesin business and electromechanics,providing you with an insight into theengineering business environmentand broadening your understandingof other engineering disciplines.The course provides you with anunderstanding of the methodologyused in research and an awarenessof the numerical techniquesunderpinning the tools employed inmechanical and thermal analysis.Topicality and direct applicationto the needs of society are alsocatered for, providing you with anunderstanding of the environmentalimpact of human activities andenergy consumption and the role ofthe mechanical engineer in seekingappropriate solutions.Course modulesThe three semesters contributeequally to the degree award. Thefollowing list gives the full-time studypattern. If you choose to undertakea placement, this will take placebefore the Third semester.First semester(September to January)Electromechanics providesan insight into the fundamentaltheory behind mechanical,electronic and mechatronicsystems engineering and themore detailed study of control,dynamics and design. Alsointroduced are the principals ofelectromagnetism, piezoelectricand micro-mechatronics/MEMSBusiness Environment andEnergy Studies will provide anawareness of the commercialenvironment and the need foroperational efficiency withinmanufacturing businesses.It will provide a thoroughunderstanding of lean 6-sigmapractices and their limitations,and an appreciation of newdevelopments in the field ofoperations planningNumerical Methods Techniquesin Engineering presents themodern and advanced numericaltechniques which are currentlyused in mechanical and electronicengineering in a mannerthat is both interesting andunderstandableAdvanced Thermodynamicsand Heat Transfer presentsadvanced topics in appliedthermodynamics and heattransfer related to mechanicalengineering. The module includesadditional thermodynamicsrelations and their applications.The module also covers advancedtopics in conduction, convectionand radiation heat transfer andrelated industrial applicationsSecond semester(February to May)Advanced Solid Mechanicsis an advanced level solidmechanics module which coverstopics such as: theoreticaland experimental deformationanalysis, Finite Element Analysis(FEA), strain beyond elastic limitand topics in material propertiesEngineering SystemsDynamics and Control is anadvanced-level dynamics andcontrol module which coverstopics such as: analysis of linearsystems, introduction to dynamicsof non-linear system, modalanalysis and identification ofsystem models, control designtechniques for state-spacerepresentation and advancedtopics for sisO systemsEUWorld266Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Advanced Materials andDesign is designed to provideyou with the opportunity tostudy advanced materials forsustainable mechanical designResearch Methods preparesfor the Individual Project bypresenting a project outlineindicating the problem,methodology and outcomesThird semester(June to September)You will work on a majorresearch-based individual projectOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity toboost your career prospects throughan optional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Teaching and asseSSMentThe modules are delivered througha mixture of lectures, tutorialsand laboratories. This ensures agood balance between theory andpractice so that real engineeringproblems are better understoodthrough an underpinning of strongtheoretical and analytical knowledgetranslated into practical skills.ExpertiseOur research groups are active inseveral important research areas:Combustion modelling andenergy conversion researchusing both experimental andCFD methods to analyseefficiencies and emissions ofenergy systemsComputational rheology, non-Newtonian biofluid simulations,viscoelastic effects on lubricationthin film flowsSurface engineering viasurface modification ofmaterials for enhancementof mechanical, tribologicaland chemical propertiesGraduate careersThe range of specialist modulesstudied on this course is reflectedby the diversity of careers that canbe entered by graduates. Youcould go into industries includingaerospace, defence and energyas well as the manufacturing ofindustrial and domestic products,pharmaceuticals, furniture andfoods. You will have the ability towork in areas of design, researchand development, marketing, sales,production management and quality.Similar couRSesElectronic EngineeringMechatronicsTECHNOLOGY267

MechatronicsMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject such as electrical,electronic, mechanical,computer or softwareengineering or a physicalscience discipline. If youdon’t have formal academicqualifications but haveextensive industry experienceyou will be consideredindividuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewTaught by experienced andenthusiastic staff engaged ina wide range of research, thisis the longest established andmost successful specialistMechatronics course in the uk.Integrate your subject knowledgeand develop an interdisciplinaryapproach to problem solving andengineering product development.This advanced course focuses onenabling you to become proficientin communicating across a rangeof different disciplines and deliveringoptimised engineering solutionsusing an integrated multidisciplinarymechatronics approach. You willbe exposed to a broad range ofengineering disciplines, be able tosolve multidisciplinary mechatronicsproblems and develop the skills toapply a mechatronic approach tothe solution of technical problems.Course modulesFirst semester(September to January)Broadening studies (12 weeksplus three weeks assessment).Four modules with an emphasison case studies:Electromechanics providesan insight into the fundamentaltheory and applicationunderpinning electronics,mechanics, and mechatronicsystems engineering. It alsointroduces the principles ofMicroMechatronics/MEMSMechatronic Systems:Engineering and Designintroduces you to systemengineering and the philosophiesof design. It provides the basictools and rules for analysisof systems and integrateddesign concepts and evaluationtechniques. Exposes you torational assessment of a rangeof studies of electro-mechanicalsystem designEngineering BusinessEnvironment and EnergyStudies provides an awarenessof the commercial environmentand the need for operationalefficiency within manufacturingbusinesses. The use ofsustainable approaches toproduction will also be examinedProgramming and SoftwareEngineering developsthe knowledge of efficientprogramming approaches tosoftware engineering with anemphasis on the developmentof practical programming skills.Modular programming in Cprovides the basis for many signaland image processing softwareand programming techniquesSecond semester(February to May)Advanced studies (12 weeksplus three weeks of assessment).Four modules intended to deepenknowledge of some of the toolsrequired by practisingMechatronic engineers:Machine Vision, Robotics andFlexible Automation providesboth conceptual and detailedknowledge in the area of robotics,machine vision and flexibleautomation. Also builds uponthe fundamental philosophy ofmechatronics in the context offlexible automation technologiesand applicationsEngineering Systems:Dynamics and Control developsyour ability to critically analyseengineering problems involvingdynamics and control issues,as well as your experimentaland theoretical skills. Control anddynamics are key technologiesin the mechatronicsdesign approachSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld268Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Microprocessor Applicationsand Digital Signal Processingprovides knowledge for theapplication of microprocessorsystems, aimed at single-chipembedded solutions as beingappropriate to a productorientatedtreatment. Alsoprovides the knowledge of dspalgorithms and systems and anunderstanding of implementationtechnologies, designs andapplication areasResearch Methods introducesthe fundamentals of researchmethods in an engineeringcontext. It will prepare you forthe individual research projectthrough undertaking lectures,seminars and assignmentsthat introduce and developthe concepts, organisationalstructure and deliverables ofa research projectIndividual Project (Stage three).This research can be industriallybasedor linked to an industrialpartner, attached to one of themechatronic-related researchteams within the faculty or inother collaborating institutions.The research project should be inan area relevant to Mechatronics,where clear evidence ofthe ability to solve a realmultidisciplinary problem isdemonstrated. The projectassessment involves a formalpresentation, production of atechnical paper and a thesisOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placement Unitwhich will help you obtain this. Onceon placement, you will be supportedby your visiting tutor to ensure thatyou gain maximum benefit fromthe experience. Placements beginafter the taught component ofthe course has been completed –usually around June – and last forone year. When you return from yourwork placement you will begin yourdissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentTeaching is delivered througha variety of methods includinglectures, tutorials and laboratories.You will be expected to undertakeself-directed study.ExpertiseResearch is carried out by theCentre for Advanced ManufacturingProcesses and Mechatronics, whichholds a considerable number ofUK and EU research project grantsand has collaborative research linkswith more than 100 national andinternational organisations. Thegroup is internationally regardedand specialises in machine design,control and simulation, fluid powersystems and motion control. Aspart of your studies, you will beoffered opportunities to work onprojects with research groups withinthe faculty who are engaged in highclass, leading-edge research andindustrial collaborationand consultancy.During the project element of thecourse, the Intelligent Machinesand Automation Systems (imas)Research Laboratory providesaccess to dedicated researchfacilities.Graduate careersGraduates enjoy exciting careeropportunities from a wide rangeof industries. These includerobotics and automation, machinevision, manufacturing, automotive,aerospace, consumer products,material processing, energyand power. They are likely to beemployed as engineers, seniorengineers and project leadersor managers for roles in designand development, research anddevelopment, electromechanical,automation and control,manufacturing, productdevelopment, field support andmaintenance, system integration,commissioning and installation, testand verification, or any engineeringrole where understandinginterdisciplinary issues with insightsis vital. You will also be prepared toundertake PhD study.Similar couRSesElectronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTECHNOLOGYThis course involves a variety of knowledge, I enjoyed learning how allknowledge domains can be linked together to create simple designs and alsohow to use different programming languages to create different control systemsChigozirim Justice Uzor,graduate269

Media ProductionMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available)Location:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewCreating content for Television,Film, and other digital media hasbecome one of the defining creativeand intellectual challenges of the21st century.Developments in the equipment,technologies, and software systemsthat support media creation hasgreatly expanded the creativecapabilities of media creators.From HD (High Definition) film andaudio capture, to the latest visualand audio effects and processingtechnologies, modern productiontechniques allow us to capture highquality footage and manipulate itin very creative ways.This course allows you to developyour skills in television, film, and othermedia production technologies andmeet the challenges of creating stateof the art productions that enhancethe experience of your audience.Starting with a firm understandingof the basics, continuing throughstate of the art equipment, facilities,and techniques, this course aims toproduce graduates with a wide rangeof up to the minute media productionskills. You can develop your careerprospects by studying productionprocesses with a distinctive focuson television and film creation andproduction . It offers the chance todevelop a deep understanding of theskills, processes, technologies andprinciples that underlie the mediaproduction chain. You will also gainthe practical experience necessaryto apply this knowledge effectivelyin real world environments, includingon-site training by the BritishBroadcasting Corporation (bbC).This will allow you to appreciate thattechnology is not only seen as a toolbut also a driver of creativity.Access to the facilities at the bbCAcademy in Wood Norton providesan unrivalled opportunity to work withcutting-edge technologies and gainvaluable experience of working ina professional environment.You will benefit from the use ofour multi-million pound CreativeTechnology Studios, an integratedfacility for the acquisition, editingand distribution of video, audio andcomputer-generated materials.Course modulesThe course consists of eightpredominantly technical taughtmodules running over two semesters.During the third semester youwill demonstrate your learningby undertaking a substantialself-directed project leading to adissertation. The modules cover fourhighly specialised areas (strands):Strand 1: Television and VideoProduction examines a range ofissues associated with moderntelevision and film productionincluding both processes andtechnologies ranging from videoacquisition, studio techniquesthrough to delivery of the finalproduct. Part of the TelevisionProduction module will bedelivered by the bbC Academyat their training center at WoodNorton in Worcestershire. As wellas theoretical work, extensivepractical experience withprofessional level equipment andfacilities is a feature ofthis degreeStrand 2: Audio Productionand Audio Systems moduleprovides the core knowledgeof audio capture, processing,and production, includingmono, stereo, and surroundrecording and production. Aspecial emphasis is placed onrecording and producing audiofor television and film.. The AudioSystems module concentrateson advanced topics includingadvanced binaural and surroundrecording, acoustics andpsychoacoustics, and generativeand interactive audio. Againpractical work uses professionallevel equipment and facilities,including both studio andlocation/set practical workSuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorld270Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:Strand 3: Research Methodsand Critical Practice providesa mandatory spine of intellectualand academic rigour to theadvanced production modulesthat can be taken as optionson Media Production msc.In these modules we coverresearch methodologies andskills, as well as critical thinkingskills presented in the contextof advanced media creation.You are also prepared for yourdissertation project in thesecond semesterStrand 4: Interactive Mediaand Applications focuses onmultimedia content creation,including animation productionand human-computer interaction.This strand promotes andunderstanding of existingpractice in the business, mediacontent creation and underlyingtechnology.The project module allows you togain experience of working in amore creative, and independentmanner, potentially includingsignificant independent researchand experimental work. You willhave the opportunity to showcaseyour creative and technologicalskills, as well as further developand demonstrate your academicskills, as developed in theindividual strandsOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placement Unitwhich will help you obtain this. Onceon placement, you will be supportedby your visiting tutor to ensure thatyou gain maximum benefit from theexperience. Placements begin afterthe taught component of the coursehas been completed – usuallyaround June – and lasts for oneyear. When you return from yourwork placement you will beginyour dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentThis is a modular course witheach module consisting of contactteaching supplemented by asignificant amount of guided selfdirectedstudy. Each module isassessed using written and practicalcoursework, with some modules alsobeing followed with a written exam.ExpertiseResearch in the Interactive andFused Media Laboratory includesinnovative ways of exploiting newmedia technologies including 3D,haptic devices, tracking, and fusedmedia, as well as their integration.It also addresses the developmentof creative processes for mediadesign and production, andmethodologies that bridge thegap between artistic and creativedesign and technological design.Applications being addressedinclude marketing, education,entertainment and e-learning.Graduate careersThere is a growing demand forprofessionals in media productionwho show a greater understandingof the needs of new mediaapplications and the capabilities ofcreative technologies. This course isdesigned to deliver that crucial levelof broad expertise for successfulcareers in media production.Graduates possess highly soughtafter skills and knowledge, and areideally placed to lead the exploitationof new creative technologies innew media.TECHNOLOGY271

Micro Electronics andNano Technologies MSc/PG Dip/PG CertKey informationTECHNOLOGYDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),two years part-timeLocation:Hawthorn Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British honours degree(2:2 minimum) in electrical orelectronic engineering, physics,chemistry or another relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewThis course provides an in-depthunderstanding and practicalexperience in the fields of microelectronics and nano technology.It is ideal if you are looking for aninteresting and exciting careerwithin the electronics industry.The course takes place within theEmerging Technologies ResearchCentre (EMTERC) a vibrantresearch community, which activelycollaborates with academia andindustry at national and internationallevel. The course team consistsof well-established researchers inthe field of nano materials, powerelectronics, biosensors, energyand health, ensuring the course isrelevant to industry. Teaching andresearch facilities are outstanding,including a newly-refurbishedclean room and state-of-the-artmeasurement andcharacterisation facilities.There are two routes to achievingthe course. To follow the taughtroute, you must complete all eightmodules in the first two semestersand a dissertation in the Thirdsemester. Alternatively, the researchroute requires completion of fourcore modules in the first semesterand a substantial research projectin the second and third semesters.Completion of the course will provideyou with an extensive skill set andnumerous employment opportunitieswithin industry and academia.Course modulesThe course consists of fourcore modules (first semester)and four specialised modules(second semester).First semester (core modules)Physics of SemiconductorDevices provides a solidfoundation for a career in themicro electronics industry.It will introduce the propertiesof semiconducting materialsand how these are modified toproduce functional devicesPhysical and ElectricalMeasurements coversknowledge of different materialand device evaluation techniquesis essential for modern microelectronic engineers. This moduleprovides in-depth knowledgeand hands-on experience ofvarious measurement techniquesemployed to analyse electronicmaterials and devicesComputer Aided Design– Technology ComputerAided Design (TCAD) is animportant tool in the design ofnew semiconductor devices andtechnologies. Through a seriesof practical sessions you obtainextensive experience of analysingstate-of-the-art device structuresusing industry-standard TCADtools (Synopsys)Research Methods helps youto gain the necessary tools toconduct your own research withinthe area of micro and nanoelectronicsand to successfullycomplete your research projectSecond semester(specialised modules)Fabrication Technologiesintroduces state-of-the-artfabrication principles andtechnology used in the microelectronics industry andhighlights the impact of nanoscale devices on the main siliconfabrication techniquesNano Materials and NanoElectronics gives an introductionto nano materials, the synthesisof metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, nano wires and carbonnano tubes and their applicationin the emerging field of nanoelectronicsPrintable Electronics coversmaterials (both organic andinorganic) used in printableelectronics. You will studyproperties, fabrication methods,and applications of printableelectronic devices such as LEDsand TFTs while learning andpracticing current and emergingelectronic printing methods272Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:Biological Sensors helps youlearn about basic biological,electronic, and optical propertiesof the materials used inbiological sensors. You will havean opportunity to practice somebasic techniques used intheir evaluationThird semesterDissertation/Research Project.You will work on a projectchosen by you and agreed withyour project supervisor. You willbe introduced to cutting-edgeresearch in micro and nanoelectronics and work alongsideactive researches on the realworld problems. Studies willinvolve a literature search/review, development of researchmethodologies, analysis ofresults and the presentation offindings. The dissertation willbe assessed through the qualityof the research report, whereasthe research project will beassessed by a written report anda viva voceOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity toboost your career prospects throughan optional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you willbe supported by your visiting tutorto ensure that you gain maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course has beencompleted – usually around June– and last for one year. When youreturn from your work placementyou will begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentThe course enhances youremployability by placing emphasison active learning, using innovativeassessment methods andincorporating problem-basedlearning into teaching strategies.Teaching is normally through formallectures, tutorials, experimentsand workshops. Assessment isusually through a combinationof coursework, reports, oralpresentations, unseen exams,MSc thesis, and viva voce. It willalso involve an element of reflectionand critical appraisal.ExpertiseThe course has achievedaccreditation by the Institutionof Engineering and Technology(IET) to CEng level.The Emerging TechnologiesResearch Centre’s activities aremainly in the areas of micro andnano-electronics. These range fromfundamental materials research(fabricating novel materials,understanding basic physicalmechanisms), to investigatingdevice applications in powerelectronics, plastic electronics,healthcare, renewable energysources, emerging memory devicesand display technologies.Graduate careersEMTERC graduates holdkey engineering positions inmultinational companies such asIntel, International Rectifier, Cypress,IXYS, Silvaco and Cadence, whileothers work for universities in theUK, Germany, and Japan.Similar couRSesElectronic EngineeringTECHNOLOGYHaving a Bachelor degree in physics I wanted to enhance my knowledgein the world of nanotechnology. This msc course gave me the opportunityto fulfil my goal and broaden my horizons. I came across aspects ofscience which I would have never known and I gained all the knowledge Ifelt I needed to chase better opportunities for my future. I do believe thatthroughout this year my scientific point of view has changed in a better waywhile my experimental and theoretical skills were signifdicantly improvedKonstantina Saranti,graduate273

Professional Practice in DigitalForensics and security MSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year Full-time or Twoto three years part-timeLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:Multiple start dates available,please contact the AdmissionsTeam for detailsEntry requirements:For the dmu element of theprogramme modules:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree (2:2minimum) in a relevant subject orfive years’ work experience in anappropriate fieldWe are happy to considerequivalent qualifications fromanywhere in the worldEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewDigital forensics and security areincreasingly in the public eye.Whether it is the theft of a laptopcontaining secret information, highprofile hacking incidents, antiterrorismoperations or controversiessurrounding lost data, it is impossibleto ignore the importance andexcitement surrounding digitalforensics and security.Developed and delivered inconjunction with 7Safe, this courseprovides you with knowledge of thevery latest computer forensics andsecurity principles, practices, toolsand techniques, taught by a teamof experienced and specialist staffin purpose-built computer forensicsand security laboratories. If you areinterested in a challenging career inone of the most rapidly expandingareas of computing then this is thecourse for you.Most students embark on their mscafter successfully completing one ormore 7Safe courses. On successfulcompletion of the 7Safe hands-ontraining course, you are then eligibleto apply to dmu for an academictop-up/assessment by distancelearning. Taking the course in thisway is normally a part-time pathwayand you should expect to studyfor two-three years. However, youcan register directly with dmu forthe full degree and the universitythen manages your attendance andprogression through the relevant7Safe modules and academicassessments. Registering withdmu direct can thereforeprovide a full-time route throughthe course.The full msc course consists ofeight modules (at 15 credits each)and an msc Project/Dissertation(at 60 credits). Seven of the taughtmodules are delivered and assessedjointly by De Montfort University staffand 7Safe trainers with the eighthbeing a stand alone distance learningmodule that dmu is responsiblefor. The Project/Dissertation isdelivered and assessed by dmualone. Successful completion of theMSc gives students seven industryrecognised professional certificatesand the msc.Course modulesNetwork Security and EthicalHacking 1 (CSTA - EthicalHacking 1)Network Security and EthicalHacking 2 (CSTP - EthicalHacking 2)Wireless Security (CWSA -Wireless Security)Forensic Tools and Processes(Cfip - Forensic Investigations)Applied Forensics – MalwareInvestigations (CMI – MalwareInvestigations)Advanced Forensics and IncidentResponse (Csis – ComputerSecurity Incident Investigation)Security Strategy and Standards(Ciip – Implementing isO 27001)Advanced Topics in Forensicsand SecurityMSc Project/DissertationTeaching and asseSSMentFor each of the shared modulesstudents undertake a professionaland specialist hand-on trainingcourse at 7Safe (Cambridge) andfollowing successful completionof that they are then eligible toapply to dmu for the distancelearning ‘top-up’ and assessment.Successfully completing the dmufurther learning and assessment foreach course/module gives student’s15 Masters credits.Assessment is by a combinationof tests, coursework, projects andother laboratory-based assessments.For postgraduate awards studentsmust successfully accumulate thefollowing credits:Post Graduate Certificate60 creditsPost graduate Diploma120 creditsMSc180 credits274Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

In partnership with:Apart from the following tworestrictions, modules can bestudied in any order.Advanced Forensics and IncidentResponse can normally only betaken after Forensic Tools andProcesses (or equivalent) hasbeen passedAdvanced Topics in Forensicsand Security and the mscProject/Dissertation mustnormally be studied in that orderand be the last two modulesstudied by those students wishingto progress to the full mscGraduate careersGraduates are likely to be employedas computer security specialistswithin law enforcement, governmentor other related agencies, incommercial IT departments orsecurity consultancies, or inother computing positions wherecomputer security is an issue.It is anticipated that successfulcompletion of the msc will supportthe career development of graduates.Opportunities also exist for furtheracademic study towards a PhDand a career in research.Similar couRSesForensic ComputingComputer SecurityTECHNOLOGY275

Rapid Product DevelopmentMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),up to six years part-timeLocation:Queens Building,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 (full-time);enrolment throughout the year forpart-timeEntry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject such as mechanicalengineering or industrialdesign. If you do not meet theacademic Entry requirementsbut have extensive industrialexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: mu.ac.uk/technologySuitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldCourse overviewRapid Product Development(rpd) combines the latest designand manufacturing technologywith industry-proven businessmanagement techniques to enablecompanies to develop products morequickly and effectively.This course is ideal if you havestudied an engineering subjectas your first degree and wish tospecialise in engineering design,product development or advancedmanufacturing technology. Thecourse has outstanding industrysupport through guest lecturesby industry experts and visits tocompanies to see the technologyin action. The highly focusedmodules cover all aspects of productdevelopment. Our rapid productdevelopment and manufacturingfacilities are among the best inthe uk, and include some of thelatest rapid prototyping, reverseengineering and virtual prototypingequipment.Course modulesComputer Aided Design(caD) is the cornerstone ofmodern product design andmanufacturing, and underpins thewhole principle of rapid productdevelopment. In addition to beingtaught the theory of CAD youwill also be given comprehensivehands-on training using the latestsolid modelling software fromSolid Works®Rapid Prototyping (RP) methodshave revolutionised productdevelopment enabling partsof unlimited complexity to begenerated in layers. This modulecovers the principles of rp,including hands-on training in themajor techniques and associatedsoftware toolsReverse Engineering (RE)enables geometric data ofexisting objects to be capturedand used to design new products.This module provides anoverview of the basic principlesof RE and a wide range will becovered in detail. You will havethe opportunity to gain hands-onexperience with both contact andnon-contact RE methodsDesign Analysis covers thebasic principles of computationdesign analysis methods (FEA,CFD etc) will be explained andthe role they can play in productdevelopment is described usingindustry case studies. You willthen receive training in the use ofALGOR® finite element softwareHigh Speed Machining(HSM) is more efficient thanconventional machining andallows machining of hard metalsand thin-walled components.This module will explain thebasic principles of high speedmachining and you will alsoreceive training on how toprogram HSM equipmentRapid Tooling techniques existwhich can dramatically reducethe cost and time to introducenew products. This module coversboth the theory and practice ofa wide range of rapid toolingmethodsVirtual Prototyping (VP)encompasses a range ofcomputer-based tools includingvirtual reality (VR) and hapticdevices which enable users tosee and even feel objects whichonly exist as electronic data. Thismodule gives an overview ofthe VP technologies from basicgraphical interfaces through toimmersive VR facilities. You willalso have the chance to use arange of VP methods, includingstate-of-the-art facilities withinDe Montfort UniversityResearch Methodsat master’s level the abilityto plan and undertake researchand report the findings isessential. This module not onlyprovides these skills, it alsoforms the essential foundationfor undertaking the final projectmodule to gain a master’sdegree. Lectures and practicalclasses include project planning,conducting literature surveys,reporting writing andpresentation skills276Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Product DevelopmentManagement teaches howto use the latest managementtechniques to ensure that theproduct development processis undertaken as efficiently aspossible, including concurrentengineering, fmEA, FTA,Qfd and dfma. In addition,methods to improve innovationand creativity in the designprocess will be explained anddemonstrated. Experts onintellectual property rights(ipr) will advise you how toprotect inventions, design andtrademarks. Finally, speakers fromindustry will describe the productdevelopment process from initialconcepts to first-off productionparts using industrial case studiesOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement aspart of your postgraduate studies.We have a dedicated PlacementUnit which will help you obtain this.Once on your placement, you willbe supported by your visiting tutorto ensure that you gain maximumbenefit from the experience.Placements begin after the taughtcomponent of the course has beencompleted – usually around June– and last for one year. When youreturn from your work placement youwill begin your dissertation.Teaching and asseSSMentEach module occupies threeconsecutive weeks; one week ofintensive teaching which involves acombination of teaching methodsincluding lectures, practical classes,industrial visits and guest speakers.The remaining two weeks are forself-directed study, which involvesreading the supplied pre-studymaterial and completing the writtenassignment. Modules are assessedby assignments 40 per cent (handsontraining exercises, presentations,phase tests) and coursework60 per cent.ExpertiseThe Centre for AdvancedManufacturing Processes andMechatronics has expertise inthe development of new additivemanufacturing processes andassociated materials. Our researchis linked to industrial partners –leading international companies;including as Ford, Rolls-Royce,Renishaw and Delcam.Graduate careersGraduates are highly sought afterby industry and many who havecompleted the course are now instrategic positions, often headingproduct development teams.Similar couRSesMechanical EngineeringTECHNOLOGYTime-to-market is a critical factor in running a successful business.This course provides a thorough grounding in all of the essentialtools and techniques for achieving rapid product developmentRichard Wooldridge,Ford Motor Company277

Software EngineeringMSc/PG Dip/PG CertTECHNOLOGYKey informationDuration:One year full-time (with optionalone year placement available),three years part-time or bydistance learningLocation:Gateway House,De Montfort UniversityStart date:September 2013 or January 2014(please contact the AdmissionsTeam for further information)Entry requirements:You should have the equivalentof a British Honours degree(2:2 minimum) in a relevantsubject. If you don’t haveformal academic qualificationsbut have extensive industryexperience you will beconsidered individuallyEnglish language requirements:IELTS 6.0 with no componentbelow 5.5 or equivalentTuiTION feeS:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationhow TO APPLY:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapplyCONTACT DETAILS:Technology AdmissionsT: +44 (0)116 257 7456E: pgtech@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/technologyCourse overviewTaught by acknowledged expertsfrom our Software TechnologyResearch Laboratory (STRL), thiscourse draws on more than 25 years’experience in the field of softwareengineering. It offers a combinationof theory and practice, equipping youwith high standards of learning andscholarship in advanced technology.Study in an innovative departmentwith an international reputation forresearch, training and education insoftware engineering, with accessto facilities and expertise fromthe STRL.Accredited by the European-wideaccreditation system for Informaticscurricula, the msc is committedto excellence in European-widesoftware education and training ofengineers to deliver high qualityand trustworthy software systemsthat meet industrial needs. TheMSc is also accredited by theBritish Computer Society (BCS)to Chartered Engineering (CEng)level for the maximum 5 year periodbeginning 2012.The taught element of the courselasts for the first two semesters,while the Third semester is devotedto the project. The total length ofstudy depends on the modeof delivery.For more informationabout the STRL, pleasevisit dmu.ac.uk/strlCourse modulesFirst semesterResearch MethodsSecond semesterSoftware EvolutionFormal Methods EngineeringSoftware Engineering forDependable SystemsAdvanced Topicsin Software EngineeringProjectYour project will be chosen to explorean issue from a wide range ofapplications such as:Electronic PurseElectronic Patient RecordsPersonal Insulin Pump SystemsLondon Ambulance SystemIntelligent Parking SystemsE-Voting SystemArion 5 LauncherFlight Control SystemOptional placementWe offer a great opportunity to boostyour career prospects through anoptional one year placement as partof your postgraduate studies. Wehave a dedicated Placement Unitwhich will help you obtain this. Onceon placement, you will be supportedby your visiting tutor to ensure thatyou gain maximum benefit from theexperience. Placements begin afterthe taught component of the coursehas been completed – usually aroundJune – and last for one year. Whenyou return from your work placementyou will begin your dissertation.Suitable for aPPlicants from:EUWorldAdvanced RequirementsEngineeringSoftware ProjectManagement and TestingPervasive SystemsTeaching and asseSSMentThere are provisions for a traditionalclassroom-based delivery, eitherpart-time or full-time, as well asdistance learning. Teaching willinclude formal lectures, tutorialsand labs. You will also be expectedto undertake independent studyand research to support yourassignments and dissertation.Assessment will be 100 per centcoursework. It will be by variousgroup and individual methodsincluding oral exams, projects,presentations, written essaysand reports.278Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.

Accredited by:ExpertiseThe Software Technology ResearchLaboratory is one of the largestsoftware engineering researchgroups in the uk and its researchactivities are acknowledged as beingat the highest level of internationalexcellence. In the last uk HEFCEResearch Assessment Exercise(raE 2008), 85 per cent of theresearch produced by the groupwas considered to be worldleading,internationally excellentor international. The major themeswithin the lab include computersecurity and trust, software evolution,theory and computational paradigmsand semantic web and serviceoriented computing. The staffworking in these areas bring to thecourse their academic excellenceand their experience of applying theirwork to various industrial sectors.Personal attention from staff and tutors was verycommendable. The course content was simplygreat. It covered everything I needed and moreVictor Chukwudebe,graduateTECHNOLOGYGraduate careersGraduates are prepared for positionsin consultancies, software houses orproject management and can alsoundertake further study towards adoctoral or PhD degree.Similar couRSesInformation TechnologyComputing279

FUrtHER inforMAtionand how to applyHow to ApplyOn the following pages you will be able togain a further insight into DMU including;how you can apply to study at the university,the range of support we offer to studentsand where we are located in the UK.Applying to DMUYou can apply by completingan online application viadmu.ac.uk/pgapply, or a papercopy obtainable from your faculty.Submit the form along with tworecent references (one shouldbe academic) and copies of yourqualifications and/or transcriptsand evidence of your Englishlanguage ability (where relevant).When completing your application,make sure that you:Complete all the sections of theform accuratelyUse the supporting statementto describe your suitability forthe courseSupply supporting informationas scanned documents or posthard copiesWhat next?We will log your application andyour faculty will decide to either:Make an unconditional offer(you meet the criteria and wewill reserve a place until youaccept or decline it)Make a conditional offer(you still need to meetsome entry criteria)Offer an alternative course(you don’t qualify for the course)Ask for more information ifrequired (to be submitted assoon as possible)Reject your application(we will offer an alternative,where appropriate).We process applications as quicklyas possible and if you receive anoffer, you’ll be advised on submittingfurther forms (if applicable). If youhave any queries, just contact us.E: enquiry@dmu.ac.ukOr return your completedapplication form to the StudentAdministrative Support DivisionJohn Whitehead Building12 The NewarkeLeicester le2 7BYT: +44 (0)116 257 7309E: sas@dmu.ac.ukInternational StUDentsOur dedicated InternationalAdmissions Office will process yourapplication, verify your qualificationsand supporting documents, andfinally liaise with your faculty toprovide you with an answer.We recommend that the firstdecision you make is whether toapply independently, or use aneducation agent to support you.They will submit your applicationand we will liaise with them directly.If you have decided to applyindependently, follow thesteps below.Step 1: Completing yourapplication formFor all UK postgraduate taughtdegrees, you should apply via ourwebsite at dmu.ac.uk/international.You may use the online applicationform, or download and completea PDF version.Step 2: More informationOnce you have completed yourapplication, you must supply:Two references, one recentacademic and one work-related.Two academic references areacceptable if you don’t havework experienceYour qualification certificatesand/or transcriptsEvidence of your Englishlanguage ability (ielts, toefl,Cambridge certificatesor equivalent)A photocopy of your passport280 DMU PostgrADUAte and professional prospectus 2013

HOW to APPLYEither email this to iao@dmu.ac.ukor post to:The International Admissions OfficePortland BuildingDe Montfort UniversityThe GatewayLeicester le1 9BH, UKWe need all this information toprogress your application. Pleasedon’t send original documents,and if you wish to post them,use a courier service.Step 3: Processingyour applicationWe will log yourapplication and either:Make an unconditional offer(you meet the criteria and wewill reserve a place until youaccept or decline it)Make a conditional offer(you still need to meetsome entry criteria)Offer an alternative course(you don’t qualify for the course)Ask for more information ifrequired (to be submittedas soon as possible)Reject your application(we will offer an alternative,where appropriate)Step 4: After you have beenmade an offerYou will need to make a prepayment(non-EU applicants only),choose your accommodation andbegin to make preparations forapplying for your visa (overseasapplicants only). We try to make it assimple as possible. Visit dmu.ac.uk/internationalchecklist for a handylist of things you’ll need to do.Applying for EnglishlangUAge coursesYou just need to complete thesection on the InternationalApplication form.Vetting andbarring SChemeSome of our courses involveregular access to children and/or vulnerable adults. You may berequired to register with the Vettingand Barring Scheme, though this iscurrently under review. For the mostrecent information visit homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barringschemeor call us for the mostrecent information.If you need help or advice at anystage, contact the InternationalAdmissions Office.T: +44 (0)116 257 7713E: iao@dmu.ac.ukResearch degree/PhDappliCAtionsPlease visit dmu.ac.uk/researchfor more information.ResearchEntry requirementsMPhil and MA/MSc by ResearchA first degree normally equivalentto a First or 2.1 British Honoursdegree in a relevant discipline.PhD (via the Doctoral ResearcherProgramme)A first degree normally equivalentto a First or 2.1 British Honoursdegree. A Masters degree in adiscipline relevant to the researchstudy would be an advantage.International PhDEU and International applicantsproposing to conduct their researchat a location outside the UKare eligible for consideration foradmission on the International PhDProgramme. This is intended forstudents who have access to thenecessary resources in their localenvironment but do not have theopportunity to enrol on a researchdegree course based at the DMUcampus in Leicester, UK.The appliCAtion form1. Visit the Graduate SchoolOffice website (dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees) where youcan download a Word documentapplication form.2. complete the form and returnit, by email, to theGraduate School Office:researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk3. remember to send with yourapplication form the followingadditional information:Your initial research proposal(see below for guidelines)Two academic references(usually at least one recentuniversity tutor)Copies of certificates of yourprior qualificationsEvidence of your Englishlanguage ability (if Englishis not your first language)The research proposalAs part of your application you needto write a research proposal so thatwe can properly assess whether ourexpertise, facilities and supervisorycapacity can support your researchneeds. This may be the first timeyou have done this so we haveprovided the following guidanceto help you through the process.A strong proposal is essential, soplease ensure that you address thefollowing topics:What you understand to be thecurrent developments in yourchoice of research topicWhy they are of interest to youA statement of your researchquestions or hypothesesYour research objectivesYour reading and understandingof the field in which you wishto conduct research, by youranalysis of contemporary workExplanations of what gaps,limitations or areas not coveredadequately, in your opinion,form the basis of your researchproposalHOW to APPLYWhat you hope to contributeby covering these gaps andresearching that particular areadmu.ac.uk/pg281

HOW to APPLYHOW to APPLYThe research methodologiesyou propose to use and whetherthese would generate qualitativeor quantitative data or a mixtureof bothA time plan for carryingout your research projectincluding preparation and pilotprogrammes, data collection,analysis and writing, leading tosubmission of your thesisAt this exploratory stage you maynot feel able to fill in all the relevantareas of information. However,you should be able to expressyour thoughts sufficiently well inwriting and to submit adequateinformation for your proposal,so your application has the bestchance of gaining the interestsof potential supervisors. A poorlywritten proposal is likely to end withyour application being rejected.English langUAgeproficiencyIf English is not your first languageyou must achieve a score of at leastielts 6.5 (or equivalent) beforestarting the programme. If yourielts is below 6.5 you may receivea conditional offer and can apply forour English Language preparationprogrammes and/or our five-weekpre-sessional programme. Forfull details of our British Councilaccredited Centre for EnglishLanguage Learning, visitdmu.ac.uk/englishlanguageAppliCAtions outcomesOnce you have submitted yourapplication we will:Acknowledge receiptForward your application tothe relevant Faculty so that anappropriate potential supervisorin your specialist subject areacan consider it fullyThe Faculty will then make adecision on your applicationand communicate this to theGraduate School OfficeEither our Graduate SchoolOffice or InternationalAdmissions Office (if you arean overseas applicant) will thencontact you with the decision –an offer of a place, a request forfurther information or a rejection(with feedback).If you receive an offer to study fora research degree at DMU thenplease reply as soon as possible tosay whether you intend to take upthe offer. Further correspondencewill then follow including start dates.You can, of course, make informalenquiries about the subjectarea you wish to work in beforesubmitting a formal application.Details of our research groups andareas of expertise can be found atdmu.ac.uk/researchIf you are still unable to find theinformation you need, pleasecontact the Graduate School OfficeE: researchstudents@dmu.ac.ukWe look forward to hearing from you.Start DAtesYou can start your research degreeat three different times: 1 October,1 January or 1 April each year. Theexception to this is the MA/MScby Research which has a start dateof 1st October only. Simply stateyour preferred start date on theapplication form, although you mustensure you submit your applicationform and supporting documentswithin the application deadline ifyou wish to be considered for aparticular intake date. Occasionallywe may recommend an alternativestart date due to practical issues,such as supervisor availability.If English is not your first language,we recommend you start on 1October to take advantage of thefive-week pre-sessional Englishcourse in August/Septembereach year.Visas and ATAScertifiCAtesIf you are an overseas studentwishing to study full-time in the UKyou will need to obtain a StudentVisa. Visit ukvisas.gov.uk for fullinformation. Once your applicationis successful our InternationalAdmissions Office will help you toapply with this.If you need a visa to study in theUK and you plan to undertake apostgraduate research course inscience, engineering or technologythen you may also require an ATAS(Academic Technology ApprovalScheme) clearance certificate. Adetailed list of subjects for whichan ATAS certificate is required isshown on the fco web-site atfco.gov.uk/atasIf you need an ATAS certificateand you don’t have one, yourentry clearance application will berefused. It is your responsibility tocheck if this scheme applies to you.You do not need an ATAS certificateif you are a UK or EU/EEA(including Switzerland) national.Before you apply for your ATAScertificate, you must have your offerletter. You can find the ATAS onlineapplication form and find furtherinformation atfco.gov.uk/atasFurther help and advice is alsoavailable from the InternationalAdmissions Office at DMU orthe following websites:UK Visasukvisas.gov.ukBritish Councilbritishcouncil.orgUK embassies overseasfco.gov.uk282DMU PostgrADUAte and professional prospectus 2013

STUDY SUpportOur support carries on well beyond theclassroom with a range of libraries, learningzones, study areas and meeting rooms.Find the information you need, conduct research, orjust find a quiet place to study. Facilities in our librariesand learning zones provide all the resources and expertsupport you need.Kimberlin LibraryOpen seven days a week, 24 hours a day from 10am onSunday to 10pm on Friday. Access more than 500,000publications and a huge range of DVDs and other mediaat any time of day or night. With our @ccess anywhereonline service you can also use the library serviceswherever you are.Our staff provide advice and guidance on a range ofskills, including:Approaches to academic writingLiterature searching and reference managementStrategies for managing researchMathematical skills for non-maths studentsDMU’s Hugh Aston Building is also home to adedicated law library.Learning zonesOur three learning zones provide space for both groupwork and independent study, with around 1,600 studyplaces and 600 computer workstations available.There are also bookable syndicate rooms with plasmascreens, laptops and DVD facilities, providing space forgroup work, presentation practice and private study. Adedicated postgraduate study area is available on thelower ground floor of the Kimberlin library.Our dedicated staff provide flexible support to youbefore, during, and after your studies. From findingaccommodation and settling into study, to study supportduring your course and advice as you start your careeror begin a business.During your studiesThe Student Gateway department offers career advice,help with accommodation, money and debt advice anddisability advice. One-to-one appointments and a drop-inservice for quick queries are both available, along withemail advice if you are studying via distance learning.Career supportWe are here to help you manage your career before,during and after your course. Whether you want adviceon writing your CV, preparing for an interview, orguidance on your future career path, our careers andemployment support team are here to help you throughthe whole process. We work closely with a wide rangeof employers who provide opportunities and skillssessions to enhance your employability. We offer freepsychometric testing and free access to DMUworks,our vacancy database with graduate, part-time andplacement jobs, plus placement and volunteeringopportunities. Hundreds of employers advertise with us,targeting graduates whose skills have been proven tohelp their companies. We also provide information onlineto help you start your career and secure your perfect job.Starting your own businessDMU is committed to supporting students who want tostart their own business. Our Innovation Centre providessupported workspace for new companies, and housesmany graduates as they take their first steps into thebusiness world. Our Campus Enterprise Opportunities(ceo) programme provides support and access to arange of funding and prizes for small businesses. Morethan 100 entrepreneurial graduates take advantage ofCEO each year.Disability ADVice and SUpportWe work with applicants and current students with awide range of physical and sensory disabilities, medicalconditions and specific learning differences. We providehelp for students to manage the effects of their disabilityon their studies. This includes working to accessappropriate funding and embedded support. We workclosely with the faculty disability co-ordinators to makesure that you have every chance to get the most out ofuniversity life.International SUpportOur dedicated international student support team offersinformation, advice and assistance, including an airportpickup service on key dates. Counselling and religioussupport is also available. De Montfort Students’ Unionhave an international student representative whopromotes the interests of international students.Visit dmu.ac.uk/studentservices for more information.STUDY SUpportdmu.ac.uk/pg283

VISA ADVICEVISA ADVICEPeople from certain countries,known as visa nationals, needentry clearance to enter the UK.The entry clearance certificate, or visa, is placed in yourpassport and tells UK immigration officers:The purpose of your travelHow long you can stay in the UKThe latest date you can enter the UKUsually, you may enter and leave the UK as many timesas you like during the validity of your visa. If you arrivewithout a visa you are likely to be refused entry.Who needs a visa?If you are not a British citizen, or a citizen of one of theEuropean Economic Area (eeA) countries, you need avisa to study in the UK.To check if you need a visa, visit ukvisas.gov.ukApplying for a stUDent visaThe UK government operates a points-basedimmigration system for all overseas (non-EU) students.You should apply for your visa well before your coursestarts, and follow all the advice and guidance offeredhere. If you are applying for a DMU course, you mustapply as a Tier 4 (general) student. You will need toscore 40 points to be awarded a student visa.In particular, you will need to show that you:Can pay for one year’s tuition fees and living costs inthe UK (10 points)Hold an unconditional offer of a place on a courseand a valid Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies(CAS) at an institution holding a sponsor license,such as DMU (30 points)Have a proven track record in studyingHold a valid passportThe conditions you MUSt meet to be astUDent in the UKAs a guide, you should provide the following informationto support your visa application:Your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)number from DMU. This is stated in your CASstatement. If you are an overseas (non-EU) applicant,you must make a minimum tuition fee pre-paymentof £3,000 before we issue your CAS statementOriginal copies of the academic qualifications weused to make an admissions decision. This includesevidence of both your academic ability and yourEnglish language test score (if appropriate)Bank or building society statements to show thatyou can pay for your stay and your course of studiesin the UK. The account can be in your name, or inyour parents’ or legal guardian’s name. There mustbe cash funds in the bank covering a 28 day periodending no more than one month before the date ofyour visa applicationEvidence of government or employer sponsorship(if you are due to be sponsored), such as a letterof confirmation from your financial sponsor onthe organisation’s official letter headed paper orstationery. The letter should show:Your nameThe name and contact details of theofficial financial sponsorThe date of the letterThe length of the sponsorshipThe amount of money the sponsor is giving or astatement that they will cover all of your fees andliving costsAll your documents will be very carefully examined.Please make sure you take the original papers to yourvisa interview and that they are clear and complete. Youwill also be expected to talk knowledgeably about yourcourse and demonstrate your motivation for studyingit. For more detailed information please visit ukcisa.org.uk. You can also visit ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk for official UK government advice.For more information visit dmu.ac.uk/visa284DMU PostgrADUAte and professional prospectus 2013

ENGLISH LANGUAGEOur Centre for English Language Learning (Cell)is dedicated to providing English language courses,specifically designed for our international students toimprove their skills. It is accredited by the British Counciland is a member of English UK, a national associationfor accredited English Language centres. It has veryhigh standards and the very best teaching.Our highly experienced tutors have travelled theworld teaching English Language to students andteachers alike.ieltS scoreThe ielts test is the most popular English languagequalification and the one we use to show the level oflanguage required for each course. However we do alsorecognise other English qualifications. See dmu.ac.uk/englishlanguage for further details.Pre-SeSSional courseWe offer a five-week summer course starting in mid-August, before you start your degree at DMU. Thiscourse will raise your ielts score by 0.5. In addition youcan also receive free ongoing English language supportfor three hours a week throughout your course (twohours a week for research students.Intensive General English Course (IGEC)This intensive course from October to February eachyear will raise your level of English from ielts 3.0 to4.0, boost your confidence and prepare you for Englishacademic study. It will also improve your reading, writing,listening and speaking skills, develop the skills neededto study e.g. time management and gain an insight intoBritish life and culture.English Language PreparationProgramme (elpp)This 16-week programme aims to give you the skillsyou will need to study successfully at university. Itis divided into four courses, each lasting five weeksand improving your ielts score by 0.5. It coversreading, writing, listening, speaking skills, grammar,vocabulary, social English and pronunciation, as wellas seminar skills, reading texts and taking notes, shortpresentations, and project writing. Your existing ieltsscore determines where you join the course but youmust achieve 50 per cent or higher in the final test atthe end of each course to progress to the next one. Ifyou fail a course you will be allowed one opportunityto re-take failed components.ENGLISH LANGUAGEStandard RouteCourse Entry ielts* Exit ielts* Start Date End Date Duration CostIntensive General English Course (igec) - £199 per weekigec Autumn 3.0 3.5 15 Oct 12 14 Dec 12 9 weeks £1791**igec Spring 3.5 4.0 7 Jan 13 15 Feb 13 6 weeks £1393English Language Preparation Programme - £199 per weekelpp A 4.0 4.5 18 Feb 13 22 Mar 13 5 weeks £995elpp B 4.5 5.0 22 Apr 13 24 May 13 5 weeks £995elpp C 5.0 5.5 29 May 13 28 Jun 13 5 weeks £995elpp D 5.5 6.0 1 Jul 13 2 Aug 13 5 weeks £995Pre-sessional English Language CoursePre-sess 6.0 6.5 13 Aug 13 13 Sep 13 5 weeks £320***Route 2 - For Art and Design or Technology students who require 6.0 and are already at level 5.0 or 5.5(please note – all MPhil or PhD students must follow Standard Route to 6.5)Course Entry ielts* Exit ielts* Start Date End Date Duration Costelpp C2 5.0 5.5 1 Jul 13 2 Aug 13 5 weeks £995Pre 2 5.5 6.0 13 Aug 13 13 Sep 13 5 weeks £320dmu.ac.uk/pg* IELTS equivalent ** Total cost of course – cost per week £199(last date of entry for autumn term is 26 November 2012)*** Pre-sessional cost for students not contunuing at DMU is £995285

WHERE we AREWHERE we AREA50East Midlands AirportA422422A46NottinghamA46A17A1A15A16A17A52A5M4221aA546021M69A47A47BirminghamM42M6CoventryDe Montfort UniversityA619A14A605A1Northampton0020 km20 milesM40M115BedfordA45A42214 A42113 A6A5A1(M)A40To Leicester by roadLeicester is at the heart of the UK with excellenttransport links. It is just off the M1, allowing easyaccess to the north and south. The M69 and M6 arealso close by and offer access to Birmingham, Walesand the West. If you are using Sat-Nav the postcodereference is le2 7DP.As campus parking is very limited, you may find it easierto use public car parks at York Road or the HolidayInn, both of which are multi-storey and just a walk fromcampus. Disabled badge holders can contact us toreserve a campus parking place.Bus and coach services provide great value and reliableconnections in and around Leicester, and across the UK.Park and ride services are also available.To Leicester by train or busHigh speed trains connect Leicester to London StPancras in approximately one hour 15 minutes and thenEurope via Eurostar services. Trains take one hour 30minutes from Leeds and 30 minutes from Nottingham.The campus is a short walk through the city centre fromboth the bus and train stations.Airport linKSEast Midlands International Airport is less than half anhour away, and Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Lutonand Stansted airports are all within easy reach.Cycling around LeicesterCyclists are well catered for with a well-marked networkof cycle routes across the city. The campus has securelocations for cyclists to park their bicycles.286DMU PostgrADUAte AND professional prospectus 2013

ARRIVING AT DMUARRIVING AT DMUFrom the airport to the first day of your course,we provide ongoing specialist support, adviceand guidance to make sure your arrival at DMUis as simple and enjoyable as possible.Airport pickupsIf you are arriving at Heathrow, wehave free coaches on key arrivaldates to pick you up and bring youstraight to the DMU campus. Visitdmu.ac.uk/heathrowThe StUDent GateWAy(GateWAy House)Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.The Student Gateway on campusgives you a safe place to store yourbags, email your family and friendsto let them know you’ve arrived, andthe opportunity to ask our friendlystaff any questions.AccoMMoDAtionIf you have booked accommodationin halls of residence, made all therequired payments and let us knowin advance of your arrival date, wewill have your key and room readyfor you. In your room you will finda welcome pack with free bedding(duvet, pillow and sheets), snacks,toiletries and local informationto help you find your way aroundLeicester and the campus. Seepage 14 for more information.InternationalWelcome WeekTo help you adjust to life in a newcity and meet other internationalstudents, we host InternationalWelcome Week which includessocial activities, trips to places ofinterest, tours of Leicester andpractical help with things likeopening bank accounts.It doesn’t stop withWelcome WeekThroughout the year, we arrangetrips to attractions and cultural sitesin the UK. These have includedCambridge, Brighton, WarwickCastle and Manchester United’s OldTrafford stadium. We also arrangesocial events, visiting the manyfestivals in Leicester such as Diwaliand the Chinese New Year.International StUDents’ASSociationThe International Students’Association is organised throughthe Students’ Union, and providessocial events and a place to meetother international students.For more information visitdmu.ac.uk/internationalsupportdmu.ac.uk/pg287

COURSE inDEXCOURSE inDEXAccounting and Finance MSc 105Advanced BiomedicalScience MSc/PG Dip/PG CertAdvanced Health andProfessional PracticeMSc/PG Dip/PG CertAdvertising and PublicRelations Management MScApplied Health Studies(Research/Management)MA/PG Dip/PG Cert170172106174Architectural Design MA 34Architectural Practice PG Dip 36Architecture (peDR) sps 37Architecture and Sustainability 38MSc/PG Dip/PG CertArchitecture MArch40Art and Design42Graduate CerificateAssociation of Chartered 108Certified Accountants AccABanking and Finance MSc 109British Architectural 44History MABusiness Intelligence 238Systems and Data MiningMSc/PG Dip/PG CertBusiness LawLLM (distance learning)Business Law/Law LLMBusiness Studies BA (Hons)Chartered Institute ofManagement AccountantsCIMACIM ProfessionalDiploma in MarketingCities and SustainabilityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertClimate Change andSustainable DevelopmentMSc/PG Dip/PG CertClinical PharmacyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertClinically-LedCommissioning PG Cert14614411011111246240176178Communications242Engineering MSc/PG Dip/PG CertComputer GamesProgrammingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertComputer SecurityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertComputingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertCreative TechnologiesMA/MScCriminology and CriminalJustice MA/PG Dip/PG CertCultural EventsManagement MScDesign EntrepreneurshipMA/PG Dip/PG CertDesign Innovation MA/MScDesign Management MADoctorate in Criminologyand Criminal Justice (DCCJ)2442462484818050525456182Doctorate in Health Sciences 184(DHSci)Drama MA58Education Practice 186MA/PG Dip/PG CertElectronic Engineering 250MSc/PG Dip/PG CertEmployment Law and 147Practice LLM (distance learning)Energy and Industrial 252SustainabilityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertEnergy and Sustainable 254Building DesignMSc/PG Dip/PG CertEnglish Language59Teaching MAEnvironmental Law 148and PracticeLLM (distance learning)Environmental Protection 188PG Dip/BSc (Hons)Environmental Quality 190ManagementMSc/PG Dip/PG CertFashion and Bodywear MA 61Fashion Management MA 63Finance and Investment MSc 114Fine Art MAFood LawLLM (distance learning)Forensic Accounting MScForensic Computingfor PractitionersMSc/PG Dip/PG CertForensic ComputingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertFoundation inProfessional PracticePG Cert/BSc (Hons)Game Art MAGlobal Media MAHealth and CommunityDevelopment StudiesMA/PG Dip/PG CertHealth PsychologyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertHousing and SustainableCommunitiesProfessional DiplomaHousing Designand SustainabilityMA/PG Dip/PG CertHousing Studies60 Credit UCPD, Level 6Housing StudiesBSc/BSc (Hons)Housing Studies MScHousing, Communitiesand RegenerationFoundation DegreeIndependent Study in Art,Design or Humanities MAInformation SystemsManagementMSc/PG Dip/PG CertInformation TechnologyMSc/PG Dip/PG CertIntelligent Systemsand RoboticsMSc/PG Dip/PG CertIntelligent SystemsMSc/PG Dip/PG CertInter-religious Relations MAIntercultural BusinessCommunicationMSc/PG Dip/PG Cert641491152572561926566194196116681211191201187025826026226278198288DMU PostgrADUAte and professional prospectus 2013

COURSE inDEXInterior Design MA72International Business and 122Corporate Social ResponsibilityMScInternational Business andEntrepreneurship MScInternational Businessand Finance MSc123124International Business and 125Human Resource ManagementMScInternational Businessand Management MScInternational BusinessGraduate Certificate(Pre-Master’s)International Business LawLLM (distance learning)International Human RightsLaw LLM (distance learning)International Journalism MAInternational PublicRelations MAIslamic Banking andFinance MScLaw Graduate DiplomaGDL/cpe (full-time)Law Graduate DiplomaGDL/cpe (part-time)1261271501517476128152153Lean Operations264Management MSc/PG Dip/PG CertLegal Practice CourseLPC (full-time)Legal Practice CourseLPC (part-time)Legal PracticeLLM (distance learning)Management of HumanResources MA/PG Dip154155156129Master of BusinessAdministration (Finance)MBA (Finance)Master of BusinessAdministrationExecutive MBA (part-time)Master of BusinessAdministration MBAMaster’s by ResearchMA/MScMaster’s in ResearchMSc/PG Dip/PG Cert(Applied Health Studies,Criminology and CriminalJustice, or Social Work)Mechanical EngineeringMSc/PG Dip/PG CertMechatronicsMSc/PG Dip/PG CertMedia ProductionMSc/PG Dip/PG CertMedical EducationMA/PG DipMedical Law and EthicsLLM (distance learning)Micro Electronics andNano TechnologiesMSc/PG Dip/PG CertMidwifery PracticeMSc/PG Dip/PG CertMultimedia Design MANon-Medical PrescribingPG CertNursing Practice withNMC Specialist PractitionerQualification MSc/PG Dip(Subject to validation andjoint approval with the NMCin October 2012–2013)Palliative CareMSc/PG Dip/PG Cert13613513420220026626827020315727220482206208210Product Design MA88Professional Practice in 274Digital Forensics and SecurityMSc/PG Dip/PG CertProject Management MSc 137Psychological Well-being 218MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPublic Finance MSc 138Public Relations MA 90Rapid Product Development 276MSc/PG Dip/PG CertRisk Management MSc 139Software Engineering 278MSc/PG Dip/PG CertSpecialist Community 220Public Health NursingMSc/PG Dip (with NMCscpHN registration as eithera Health Visitor or School Nurse)Subject to validation and jointapproval with the NMC inOctober 2012Sports History and Culture MA 92Sports Law and Practice 158LLM (distance learning)Strategic Marketing MSc 140Sustainable Communities 142Foundation DegreeTelevision Scriptwriting MA 94Textile Design96MA/PG Dip/PG CertTheory and Practice 222of ParentingMSc/PG Dip/PG CertVisual Journalism and 98Documentary Photography MAYouth and Community 224Development StudiesMA/PG Dip/PG CertCOURSE inDEXManagement of HumanResources MA/PG Dip(part-time)dmu.ac.uk/pg131Management Studies 130(CMS/DMS) Certificate/DiplomaManagement, Law and 80Humanities of Sport:The fifA MasterMarketing Management MSc 132Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 212MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPharmaceutical Quality by 214Design MSc/PG Dip/PG CertPhotographic History and 84Practice MA/PG DipPhotography MA86Practice Certificate in 216Independent Prescribing forPharmacists (or part of PGDip in Clinical Pharmacy)Youth Work and Community 226Development (with professionalqualification) MA/PG DipYouth Work, Health andCommunity Development(with professional qualification)MA/PG Dip226289

TERMS AND CONDitionsTERMS AND CONDitionsConditions of entryi) All students will be required as acondition of enrolment to abide by,and to submit to the proceduresof, De Montfort University’sregulations, as amended fromtime-to-time. A copy of the currentregulations is available, on request,from the university (AcademicSupport Office). These regulationsinclude the university’s policy onpayment of fees and debts owedto the university, discipline andexamination regulations and otherrules and policies which all studentsmust be aware of. Please refer tothe DMU website for the latestinformation on General Regulationsaffecting all students and AcademicRegulations for undergraduatesdmu.ac.uk/registry.ii) The university will use allreasonable endeavours to delivercourses in accordance withthe descriptions set out in thisprospectus. The university has tomanage its resources in a waywhich is efficient and cost-effectivein the context of the provision of adiverse range of courses to a largenumber of students. The universitytherefore reserves the right tomake variations to the contents ormethods of delivery of the courses,to discontinue courses and tomerge or combine courses. Ifthe university discontinues anycourse, it will use its reasonableendeavours to provide a suitablealternative course.iii) The university welcomescomments on its courses fromstudents’ parents and sponsors.However, the university’s contractswith its students do not conferbenefits on third parties for thepurposes of the Contracts (Rightsof Third Parties) Act 1999.Right of revisionDe Montfort University reserves theright to revise, review or withdrawany of the content within thisprospectus at any time without priornotice, including (but not limited to)courses, fees, funding and eventsThe latest information can be foundat dmu.ac.uk/coursesPlease noteAt the time of going to print 2013fees and funding are still to beconfirmed. Please checkdmu.ac.uk/funding2013 forthe latest information.DMU is proud to be aFairtrade UniversityChoose products withthe FAirtrADE Markfairtrade.org.ukPrinted by Linney Grouplinney.coman iso 14001 certified printerusing vegetable based inks.Alternative formatsWhere possible DMU publications or specificsections can be supplied in alternative media.For further information on how we can help,please call 08459 45 46 47(+44 (0)116 257 7513 from non-UK countries),or email enquiry@dmu.ac.ukCover printed on:Amadeus Silk(50 per cent recycled fibre)FSC CertifiedText pages printed on:UPM OffsetFSC CertifiedDesign by newenglisH Design newenglish.co.uk August 2012290DMU PostgrADUAte and professional prospectus 2013

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