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If you like what you see in this prospectus, we’d love to welcome you to our campuses. You can see the facilities for yourself, talk to members of staff and students about what it is like to study here, and see what it is that makes BU so special. If you can’t visit us in person, there’s lots of other ways you can find out more about what we do – see page 35 for further details.

Postgraduate Information Sessions:

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Wednesday 26 March 2014

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Open days

2 Course listing

4 Welcome

6 What is the right mode of study for you?

8 Research themes

12 A different way of thinking

14 Bournemouth and Poole

18 Postgraduate support

20 Additional Learning Support

22 Your postgraduate life

28 International students

32 Life after BU

34 Contact us at askBU

35 Visit or meet us

36 The School of Applied Sciences

38 The Business School

40 The School of Design, Engineering & Computing

42 The School of Health & Social Care

44 The Media School

46 The School of Tourism

48 The Graduate School

50 Postgraduate taught courses

174 Your application

176 Entry requirements

178 Preparatory programmes

179 Scholarships

180 Tuition fees and funding

182 Accommodation

186 Rules and regulations

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/postgraduate

Contents

Advertising, Marketing & PR

MA Advertising & Marketing Communications 54

MA Public Relations 55

Animation

MA 3D Computer Animation 59

MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects 60

MSc Computer Games Technology 63

MA Digital Effects 61

Archaeology & Anthropology

MSc Applied Sciences by Research 66

MSc Archaeological Practice 67

Short courses in Archaeology & Anthropology 71

MSc Biological Anthropology 115

MSc Forensic Archaeology 113

MSc Forensic Osteology 114

MSc Maritime Archaeology 69

MSc Osteoarchaeology 68

Business & Management

The Bournemouth MBA 74

MSc International Business Management 75

MSc Management with Human Resources 76

MSc Management with Marketing 78

MSc Professional Development (Human Resource Management) (part-time) 77

MSc Retail Management 79

Communications

MA Adaptation 82

MA Literary Media 83

MA Media & Communication 173

Computing

MSc Applied Data Analytics 89

MSc Enterprise Information Systems 86

MSc Information Technology 87

Conservation Ecology & Environmental Sciences

MSc Biodiversity Conservation 92

Short courses in Conservation Ecology & Environmental Change 95

MSc Green Economy 93

Design & Engineering

MSc Design Engineering 98

MSc Engineering Design Innovation (part-time) 99

MSc Engineering Project Management 100

MA Industrial Design 103

MSc Product Design 102

MA Product Design Management 101

Finance

MSc Finance with Risk Management 109

MSc International Business Finance 106

MA International Business with Economics 107

Forensic & Biological Sciences






Short courses in Forensic Science & Biological Sciences 117

MSc Forensic Toxicology by Research 112



Health & Social Care

MA Advanced Mental Health Practice 124

MA Advanced Practice 121

MA Advanced Practice (Child & Family Social Work) 122

MA Advanced Practice (Vulnerable Adults) 123

PG Dip Advanced Nurse Practitioner 120

CPD courses for Health & Social Care Professionals 131

MA Leading & Developing Services 125

CPD courses in Post-Qualifying Social Work 130

MSc Public Health 126

MSc Public Health Nursing 127

MA Social Work 129

Journalism

MA Journalism & New Media 134

MA Multimedia Journalism 135

Law

Intellectual Property courses 139

LLM International Commercial Law 138

Grad Dip Law/Common Professional Examination (CPE) 140

Legal Practice Course (LPC) 141

Media Production

MA Cinematography for Digital Film & Television 144

MA Creative & Media Education (part-time) 154

MSc Digital Music & Audio Production 148

MA Directing Digital Film & Television 145

Short courses for Media Professionals 155

MA Post Production Editing 151

MA Producing Film & Television 146

MA Radio Production 149

MA Screenwriting (part-time) 152

MA Scriptwriting 153

MA Sound Production for Film & Television 147

Psychology

MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology 158

MSc Lifespan Neuropsychology 159

Sport

MSc Managing Sport Performance 163

MSc Sport Management 162

Tourism, Hospitality & Events

MSc Events Management 166

MSc Events Marketing 167

MSc Hotel & Food Services Management 172

MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management 171

MSc Sustainable Tourism Planning 170

MSc Tourism Management 168

MSc Tourism Management & Marketing 169

Course listing


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ProfessorJohn VinneyVice-Chancellor

WelcomeThere has never been a more exciting time to join our growing and vibrant postgraduate community. We offer a range of high quality academic courses geared to the professions and are investing heavily in our postgraduate students, our academic staff, our estate and our ICT provision.

You’ll find academic excellence and a genuine concern for individual students at the heart of everything we do at BU. From the day you arrive here, our staff are committed to helping you meet your personal, academic and professional objectives.

BU postgraduate students on taught courses benefit from the strength of our expanding research community. Our academic staff are involved with leading-edge research and enterprise. Not surprisingly, the research we do makes a genuine contribution both nationally and internationally – whether we are understanding the physics of knee joints, developing processes to make the animation of movie characters more realistic, pioneering innovative cross-subject approaches to solving locally relevant medical problems, or trying to understand drivers for climate change.

Our performance in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008 placed us as the fourth most improved university in the country and tripled our core research funding as a result. The RAE confirmed that research of a quality comparable with the very best in the world is being undertaken in eight subject groupings right here at BU.

A further benefit of belonging to the BU postgraduate community is its sheer diversity. Our staff and students come from over 100 countries and our outlook is truly global. Bournemouth and Poole are very student-friendly towns and have excellent facilities. The surrounding area boasts some of Britain’s best beaches, the country’s newest National Park and the world-renowned Jurassic Coast.

We hope you have the opportunity to come to one of our Open Days or meet our representatives at an event near you. You can also find out more about us on our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/postgraduate

If you have any questions, please do get in touch! Email: [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)1202 961916.


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What is the right mode of study for you?

The simple truth is that everyone is different, so the motivations for entering postgraduate study can vary hugely. Many want to gain a further qualification to help them stand out in the employment market, whether they are carrying straight on after their Honours degree (Bachelor’s degree) or returning to study after gaining some industry experience. Others enjoy the academic challenges posed by postgraduate study, and welcome the opportunity to study a specific area of interest in greater detail. Alternatively, for those interested in an academic career as a researcher or lecturer, postgraduate study is seen as their logical next step in their career development.

Think long and hard about the reasons you are considering postgraduate study, and the type of student that you are, because knowing what you want to get out of postgraduate study can be a major help in selecting the right course.

With over half a million postgraduate students in the UK, and over 55,000 courses and research opportunities to choose from, is it any wonder that many people find themselves overwhelmed by the choice, and confused about what postgraduate options would be best for them?

MPhil (Master of Philosophy)

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Postgraduate Diploma

Duration:A MPhil is usually offered over one or two years, and is often a stepping stone to a PhD, with students transferring on to a PhD during or at the end of their studies, provided their chosen research study has enough scope to be considered for a PhD.

How you study:A MPhil usually involves considerable amounts of research, undertaken alone but under the supervision of a member of BU’s academic team. As you develop your study, you may have the chance to give presentations at seminars and conferences at BU and elsewhere.

How you’re assessed:Your MPhil will see you writing a thesis on the subject of your choice. It is on this thesis alone that you will be assessed, so discipline is a key skill for MPhil students. You will then be expected to meet with your examiners to discuss your thesis in great detail.

Best suited to:Those who enjoy the academic challenge of writing a thesis, who may be giving serious consideration to undertaking a PhD, are best suited to MPhil study. Although not all students go on to PhD level, many do. Usually, MPhil students will have completed a conventional Master’s degree.

Duration:A typical PhD lasts four years, with three years spent on research and the fourth year spent writing up a thesis. However, this can vary and it is possible to complete a PhD in more or less time than this.

How you study:Like a MPhil, you will be allocated a supervisor. You’ll meet up regularly to discuss your progress, but the majority of your research will be undertaken alone.

How you’re assessed:You will submit your thesis, which will be read carefully by one internal examiner and one external examiner. You will then be expected to meet with them to discuss your thesis orally, known as a viva voce. They will question you in detail about your thesis, and you will be expected to answer questions and defend your conclusions.

Best suited to:Those who enjoy the academic challenge of writing a thesis and who wish to further their understanding of a very specific element of their area of interest are ideally suited to a PhD. Those who want to improve their knowledge first and their earning potential second are those that will get the most from a PhD.

A Postgraduate Diploma is effectively an earlier exit point from a taught Master’s degree. Some universities specifically offer this qualification in its own right, but at BU, the majority of our courses are offered only as a full Master’s degree. It is still possible to leave most of our Master’s degrees with a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma, but they are usually exit routes we would only consider during exceptional circumstances. We also offer Graduate Diplomas in Nursing and Law.

Taught Master’s degrees

Duration:These courses are offered over one year full-time or two years part-time, although that can vary from course to course, and some offer an extra year’s work placement for full-time students.

How you study:If you have studied an Honours degree (Bachelor’s) in the UK, then you will broadly know what to expect, as the style of delivery is very similar, although you will be expected to achieve a higher level of academic achievement in your work than an undergraduate student. Master’s degrees, whether they are MSc, MA, MEng or LLM, are delivered via a combination of lectures and seminars, with plenty of self-directed learning in between where you will be expected to dedicate your own time to studying your subject in-depth.

How you’re assessed:A Master’s is made up of a number of different units. Specific assessment will vary from unit to unit, but they typically involve a combination of assessed submissions, and presentations and exams.

Best suited to:A Master’s is often undertaken by those looking to improve their employability prospects. However, it is also a logical next step for those who want to ultimately progress towards a PhD.

Master’s by Research

This allows you to undertake a research project at Master’s level, assessed via submission of a thesis, and a viva voce (an oral defence of your thesis). It contains no formally assessed taught component, although you will be expected to fully engage with the Postgraduate Researcher Development Framework. The MRes may be attractive to those working in higher education or in the public or private sector wishing to undertake research and development activities. It is particularly aimed at those who would like to have more comprehensive training in original research and/or have the desire to go on to do doctoral studies.


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Most universities are organised into different Academic Schools (though they may refer to them as faculties or departments instead) and BU is no different in that respect. However, where we are very different from other universities is that our work (and particularly our research) does not stay isolated within those Academic Schools. We work without barriers, collaborating and sharing with each other to deliver world-leading, life-changing research that we are passionate about.

That’s why we have arranged our research into different themes that describe what the research is about, rather than which specific School is conducting it. Indeed, many of our research projects involve academics from different Schools working together, and we place a lot of emphasis on developing processes, structures and learning spaces that make it easier to work together.

Spend time sitting in our open learning spaces, using our technobooths in the library, wandering the corridors of our buildings or even sitting and having a coffee, and you’ll soon get used to hearing experts in health talking to experts in design and technology about how they can work together to improve healthcare, or media experts sharing their expertise with intellectual property lawyers to build a better understanding of copyright in the age of social media. The sharing of knowledge and research will surround you at BU, and it touches on everything we do – whether it is education, research or professional practice, everyone can learn from everyone else.

Research themes

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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, School of Tourism

Dr Melanie Klinkner, The Business School

Bryce Dyer, School of Design, Engineering & Computing


Ageing, Society & Dementia Worldwide, the demographic profile of societies is changing, resulting in ageing populations. As society ages the prevalence of dementia also increases. BU researchers from a range of disciplines and practice backgrounds conduct research that contributes to (and is informed by) policy and practice, using theory and evidence to make a difference to the everyday issues an ageing society faces.

Biodiversity, Environmental Change & Green Economy In a period of unprecedented environmental change, we are world leaders in understanding and developing policies to manage its impact. We have specialists in conservation and restoration ecology, freshwater and marine ecology, microbiology, ecological modelling, and extinction rates. They work on local, national and international environmental agendas, informing policy at all levels.

Communities, Culture & Conflicts Changes in society often bring conflict and violence, raising issues of security, welfare and social protection. We work across all these fields, looking at the impacts of change both in ancient civilisations and today’s world. Our experts also look at the media’s role in cultural and political change.

Creative, Digital & Cognitive Science We’re world leaders in computer animation, media production, and marketing and communications, and we work with the creative industries throughout the UK and overseas. We’re also experts in media copyright, software systems and artificial intelligence, so we are making a large contribution to one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy.

Entrepreneurship & Economic Growth As the economy recovers, the key to future development is making sure the UK is able to drive innovation and economic growth. Our staff work at regional, national and international level to improve the country’s ability to succeed in areas such as business incubation, leadership and management, human resources and organisational behaviour.

Leisure, Recreation & Tourism We are home to one of the UK’s leading centres for tourism education and research, and we contribute to research and improving professional practice in areas such as wellbeing through leisure, recreation and sport management, sustainable futures, tourism management, forecasting and development planning, and disaster management. We are also pioneers in the field of eTourism research.

Lifelong Health & Wellbeing Our research touches upon every stage of the lifespan, from birth to death. By linking health and social care, we are able to focus on people’s quality of life. We make a difference by changing people’s lives through our research and delivering new and improved ways of treating and caring for patients.

Technology & Design Good design is at the heart of an innovative society. It enables us to tackle the challenges of an ageing population and economic growth, while balancing the need for long-term sustainability. We have design engineers working on biomedical engineering, applied artificial intelligence, tribology, creative design and design modelling, advanced materials and material evaluation, renewable technology and sustainable design.

Ageing, Society & Dementia

Biodiversity, Environmental Change & Green Economy

Lifelong Health &

Wellbeing

Entrepreneurship & Economic

Growth

Technology & Design

Creative, Digital & Cognitive Science

Leisure, Recreation & Tourism

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Our research themes

Communities, Culture & Conflicts

A different way of thinking

At BU, we do all those things. But we don’t stop there. We feel that in order for a university to truly succeed, all these activities must be taken to the next level. They can’t operate individually, but must instead join together, each influencing the other so that expertise and insight gained in one area doesn’t just strengthen that area – it strengthens everything.

What we learn through our research influences our curriculum and is passed on to industry through engagement with professional practice. What we learn from working with industry gives us new ideas for research and helps us to design and deliver courses that keep our students at the cutting edge of their chosen professions. And what we learn from delivering a world-class education helps us to improve our research and our professional practice.

We are flexible in leadership, giving our staff the freedom to come up with new ways of thinking, and supporting them in delivering new solutions – whether it is a way of improving our curriculum, an exciting new direction for research or a business insight that can help the companies we work with to retain a competitive edge.

We believe that these different elements combine to enable BU to offer something truly remarkable to the world. It helps us to think differently, so that not only are the solutions we provide unique, but the questions we ask are too.

More than just another student newspaperThe Rock is a student newspaper that is run by students in The Media School at BU – but thanks to a combination of entrepreneurial thinking and a solid understanding of the industry and the local community, it now reaches far beyond BU’s campuses. Journalism students produce the high-quality news, sport and features, while advertising and marketing students handle advertising, sponsorship, distribution and promotion. The result is not only a superb student newspaper, but one that gives our students experience of making a success of a free local newspaper, as opposed to existing in a bubble with no incentive to increase sales, improve distribution or secure advertising.

What’s in a face?Prosopagnosia is a condition that causes people great difficulty when it comes to recognising faces – even those of their own family. BU’s Dr Sarah Bate is a leading expert in this field, and is currently working with academic colleagues and students at BU as well as professionals who work with children with face-blindness to establish the Bournemouth University Centre for Face Processing Disorders. The new centre will produce world-leading research with our students while also developing an academic network of researchers investigating the same area. This will ensure that the centre can provide support both for those suffering from the condition, and the professionals who work with them.

In order to succeed, universities must deliver in three crucial areas. Firstly, they must provide an outstanding education for students, producing graduates with the skills they need to go forward and succeed. Secondly, they should be undertaking world-leading research that has the potential to change the world around us for the better. Thirdly, they should engage actively with the world of professional practice to drive businesses, organisations and entire industries forward.

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Bournemouth and Poole

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Bournemouth and Poole are both long-established tourist destinations and attract visitors from all over the world due to their ten miles (16 kilometres) of golden beaches, beautiful gardens and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

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10 reasons to live in Bournemouth and Poole

9 CultureTouring plays are attracted here from London’s West End, as well as locally written and developed work. The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has been home to big productions, while the more intimate setting of Poole’s Lighthouse has brought many diverse plays and art performances.

6 SunshineOn average, Dorset is the second sunniest county in England – with 1,626 hours of sunshine in 2012! It’s well-documented that sunshine makes people happier, so BU students can make the most of the gorgeous weather in between (or even during) revising.

4 Live musicBournemouth’s nightlife is amongst the liveliest in the country, with a diverse range of music acts. Venues like the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and the O2 Academy attract headline acts, while BU’s student nightclub, the Old Fire Station has an enviable record of attracting up-and-coming performers.

2 WatersportsPoole is a watersports haven. You will find surfers, windsurfers and kayakers taking to the water all along the coastline. There are also stunning cliff-top walks waiting for you, should you feel up for a challenge.

8 A green and pleasant landBournemouth and Poole have 2,000 acres of award-winning parks and gardens, ten miles of sandy beaches and rugged coastline, and are situated next to 95 miles of the stunning Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

10 SceneryIt’s beautiful here. We could talk forever about the sights in and around Bournemouth and Poole, but the images on these pages do a far better job. Alternatively, check out the images at www.bournemouth.co.uk, www.pooletourism.com and www.visit-dorset.com

3 Bournemouth Air FestivalA completely free annual event with aerobatic performances from new and vintage aircraft alike. As well as being the largest free air festival in Europe, the event has been ranked as one of the world’s top ten air festivals by USA Today.

7 ConnectionsBournemouth is a well-connected place. The sights and sounds of London are only two hours away by train, and an international airport provides an easy way to travel to top UK and European destinations.

5 A safe, friendly townBournemouth is a safe, friendly and multicultural town, home to students from over 130 different countries amongst many language schools, colleges and the university.


1 BeachesWith ten miles of golden sandy beaches, it isn’t hard to see why so many people choose to holiday in Bournemouth. Throw in warm sea temperatures and stunning views, and the beach becomes the perfect place to spend a weekend. And that’s saying nothing of the beachside bars and restaurants on offer.

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As a postgraduate student, the responsibility is very much on you to study hard, with a lot of your learning being self-directed. However, at BU, we do all we can to make sure that you are never on your own when it comes to making the most of the educational opportunities on offer.

Postgraduate support

Our librariesWe have three libraries at BU. The Sir Michael Cobham Library is perhaps the best known. Situated in an iconic building on our Talbot Campus, the first floor contains a dedicated study area exclusively for the use of postgraduate students. However, we also have a library in Bournemouth House, as well as the iFloor in the Executive Business Centre, both on our Lansdowne Campus.

Inside, you’ll find specialist librarians who can offer specific advice on the right reference material for you, but often it’s what isn’t in our libraries that you will find most useful. As a BU student, you’ll have access anywhere, anytime, to:

• 180,000 e-books

• 48,000 e-journals

• 30,000 reports

You’ll also be able to use Box of Broadcasts (BoB), a system that allows you to record programmes from TV and store them for later use to help with your studies. You can build playlists, group useful programmes and documentaries together, and share your collections with other BoB users from universities around the UK. The Centre for Excellence in Media Practice in The Media School helped to develop the system.

Inside our libraries, you’ll find more ways that we encourage people to work together to share their knowledge and expertise. Technobooths are ideal for group work, with touchscreens that enable you to make notes and prepare presentations as well as accessing online resources with ease.

Study 24/7We have gone to great lengths to make sure that you can study at times that suit you. myBU, our virtual learning environment, can be accessed from wherever you are, so you are never more than a few clicks away from lecture notes, reading lists, discussions with your fellow students and contact with academics.

Placements & Careers ServiceOur Placements & Careers Service can help you with finding a job, ensuring your CV is in top condition, interview techniques and more – and it is free to use for up to three years after graduation. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/careers to find out more.

Academic skills supportThere’s a range of study skill support available, some of which is centralised and some of which is organised within Academic Schools. You’ll automatically join the online community through myBU once you have enrolled and this will give you access to resources aimed at developing your skills including academic writing, giving presentations, critical analysis and managing references.

Language CentreIn an increasingly global employment environment, the value of a second language can make the difference between a successful job application and an unsuccessful one. If you are interested in developing your foreign language skills, our Language Centre can help you. Alternatively, if English is not your first language then you can access independent learning materials that will support and enhance your use of English.

We offer a wide range of online language resources through myBU, with a number of European languages available as well as Mandarin and Arabic.

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Our aim is to help all of our students to develop as self-motivated, lifelong learners. It’s a commitment that we take very seriously, and it is reflected in the help and support that we offer to students with additional learning needs.

Our Additional Learning Support Team (ALS) is able to help all of our students who feel they need it – whether it is full-time or part-time students, undergraduates, postgraduates or research students.

The service is available through all periods of study at BU, and we can provide support for students with:

• Specific learning difficulties

• Physical/Sensory impairments

• Medical conditions

• Mental health issues.

If you have a condition that you think is likely to affect your learning, then please contact us to find out more about the ways we can help you. Similarly, if you think you have a learning difficulty but have not had it identified yet, we can guide you through the process to find out.

Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)

The DSA is a non-means tested grant available to disabled students who meet specific eligibility criteria related to residency and programme of study. The DSA can help to pay for:

• Specialist equipment to assist studying (e.g. PC, digital recorder)

• Specialist software to assist studying

• One-to-one support – tutor, mentor, note taker, practical assistant

• Exam support – reader, amanuensis

• Extra travel costs

• Consumables – paper, ink, books

• Anything else for which your disability warrants support.

For further information about DSA, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance

It is important to make contact with the ALS Team as soon as possible as reasonable adjustments and one-to one support are tailored to individual needs. The kinds of support you may be entitled to will vary considerably depending on many factors.

ALS for international students

International students are not entitled to UK Government benefits covering disability support costs, and the university is not able to provide personal support. If you have a disability for which you will need personal support, then please do make sure you have the provision in place before you arrive.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the support we offer, please email us on: [email protected] or call us on +44(0)1202 965663.

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Make no mistake about it, undertaking a postgraduate degree means you will be facing a big challenge, with high standards of academic achievement expected from you – to say nothing of initiative, dedication and a willingness to work extremely hard in your own time.

However, your time at BU will not be all about study. The time you spend away from learning will be just as big a part of your university experience so, whatever you are into, we are sure you’ll find ways to make new friends, learn new skills and visit new places.

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you are interested in – from rock climbing to performing arts – there’ll be something that suits you. It’s a great way to meet people who are on different courses from you but have similar interests – and if you have an interest that isn’t already catered for, then we can help you to set up a new society to meet like-minded people.

Voluntary workBU is a big part of the local area, and we are proud of the positive difference that our students can make to charities and organisations in the Dorset region (and beyond). Many of our students take part in volunteering opportunities, which are organised through the Students’ Union. These can involve nature conservation work, community work with school children or the elderly, and work for local charity organisations.

Volunteering is a great way to make friends and meet new people, but it also enables you to learn important skills that will be valuable when applying for jobs. In some cases, you may even find that you are able to put specific skills from your studies into practice. To find out more, visit www.the-hub.org.uk

Food and drinkOn our Talbot Campus, you will find Dylan’s with its pub-like atmosphere and The Loft, a relaxed café bar. Both are open throughout the day and into the evening. During the day, the lively student refectory is an ideal place for daily meals – jacket potatoes, pasta, salads, burgers, pizza, ready-made sandwiches and regular specials.

If you’re based at the Lansdowne Campus near the town centre, Deli Marche in Bournemouth House, the coffee bar in Studland House and Caffé Liscio in the Executive Business Centre can also satisfy your morning and afternoon hunger. You are also within walking distance of The Old Fire Station (the university’s own nightclub).

Our caterers, Chartwells, promote Fairtrade products including Fairtrade coffee, tea, chocolate, juice and confectionery, which are available in our cafés across both campuses.www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/eating

Clubs and societiesThe Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) runs many clubs and societies, which cater for a range of interests. Whatever


The BU Global Horizons FundGraduate employers are looking for individuals who have a global mind-set and are capable of working comfortably across multicultural environments. Engaging in an international activity will help you develop a global perspective and network that will greatly boost your career prospects and stay with you for life. BU is committed to the development and promotion of internationalisation across the BU community. Under the BU Global Horizons Fund scheme all Master’s students are able to access funding of up to £2,000 in order to support participation in a broad range of activities including summer schools, conferences, field trips, work placement and volunteering opportunities around the world. The Fund provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your global horizons as part of your BU experience. During the 2012/13 academic year over 150 students received funding to support international mobility of some kind.

BU just keeps getting betterAs part of our commitment to providing high quality facilities for social learning and study, we are investing £106 million in our campuses and IT facilities over the next five years. Our latest project is the new six-storey Student Centre which will house the Students’ Union offices, social learning spaces, the student advice centre, a café, radio and media studios, access points for student services, and meeting rooms.

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sportBUAt sportBU, we offer sports and recreation facilities for everyone, whether you are a keen athlete or would like to start a sport for the first time. Our team of professionals have extensive experience in their fields so there’s always someone available to help you reach your desired level of fitness. Whether you are at a high level in your chosen sport or you want to relax and make new friends, sportBU has something for you.

Group Fitness ProgrammeIf you want to be fit and active, take full advantage of the wide range of classes on offer to suit all tastes and fitness levels. All classes can be accessed on a pay-as-you-go basis or they are free with a membership. Classes include yoga, circuits, spinning, aerobics and step, to name a few!


MembershipsThere is a selection of membership packages available to suit your needs, all at highly competitive prices.

• Annual membership

• Quarterly membership

• Varsity membership

• Pay-as-you-go

Intramural sportThese are competitions designed for fun and enjoyment with that competitive edge. These range from social drop-in sport sessions, to one-day tournaments, to the ever-popular football 5-a-side and 11-a-side leagues. They endeavour to promote participation in sport, develop friendship and are aimed at the recreational player.

Varsity sportsWe offer a range of over 38 individual and squad sports that take part in British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) competitions. Each club has qualified coaches and specific training times with additional access to fitness-related sessions. We are supported by a variety

of partnerships with local professional clubs to enable athletes to compete at high-quality facilities.

Other facilitiesIn addition to all the above, staff and students may also access:

• Four-badminton-court sports hall

• Two natural turf football pitches

• Two floodlit rubber-based all-weather pitches

• Two dance and activity studios

• Sports training and education programme

• Dean Park Cricket Ground.

For more information visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportBU

GymThis houses a large range of modern and user-friendly equipment with a friendly atmosphere. The facilities include a state-of-the-art cardiovascular room, vast range of resistance machines, a free weights room, flat screen TVs and separate stretch areas.

Instructional Class ProgrammeThis programme encourages anyone to take part and learn new skills through fun, energetic and fitness-based activities. Courses include badminton, various martial art styles, boxing, boot camp and many more!

Health Zone and Injury & Rehabilitation ServicesThese services are open to all and will help you on your way to a fitter and more active lifestyle. Services include programme design, body stats, sports and body massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic clinics, and strength and conditioning coaching.

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Whichever country you are from, you will find a warm welcome at BU. With over 100 nationalities represented in our 17,000-strong student community, BU is a diverse and vibrant university offering a wide variety of services, facilities and social activities for students from around the world.

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Living in BournemouthLess than two hours from London with a direct train every 30 minutes, Bournemouth is a safe and friendly seaside town with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. As one of the UK’s most popular tourist resorts, enjoying some of the best weather in the country and with a wealth of things to see and do, you can be sure of an enjoyable time here. Nearby Poole and Christchurch have their own character and the surrounding countryside is great for a relaxing day out! See page 14 or visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/aroundbournemouth

Social lifeBournemouth has lots to do, from clubs and cafés to cinemas and bowling alleys. There will also be many opportunities to explore the UK with organised trips throughout the year, and the Students’ Union offers a range of social activities, clubs and societies. Find out more by visiting: www.subu.org.uk and www.bournemouth.ac.uk/studentportal

Applying to BUAll applications for taught Master’s courses can be made directly to the university via the Online Application System. For further information see page 174. You can also apply through one of our official international representatives, who will assist you with the application process and liaise with BU on your behalf.

Your application will be processed by our International Admissions Team, who are experienced in working with overseas qualifications and will ensure that you are given a decision as soon as possible. For further information, visit:www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-applywww.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

For information on applying for doctoral research study, please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/graduateschool

Preparatory programmesIf you require further preparation in English language or study skills before starting your Master’s degree at BU, there are a range of preparatory courses available as well as a range of workshops and services to help you during term time. You will find more details on our website at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/preparatoryprogrammes

Visas and immigrationStudents from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) looking to study in the UK need to apply for a student visa under Tier 4 of the UK’s Point-Based System. Please note that a student visa is required for full-time study only. Students enrolling on postgraduate courses that are shorter than 12 calendar months are not eligible to bring dependents into the UK. If you need further information, please contact [email protected]

Advice about how to arrange your visa can be found on page 175 or through the websites at:www.bournemouth.ac.uk/immigrationwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Introduction to BUTo help you adapt to life at BU you will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of social and academic activities at the start of term. Activities will include settling into your accommodation, enrolling on your course, study skill workshops, course introduction sessions, excursions and much more. There will be specific sessions for international students on topics such as immigration, cultural transition and the UK education system.

If you are starting your course in January or February, we can still offer you some help in adjusting to life in the UK. For more information visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/international/new/arrivals

Fees and scholarshipsThe cost of your studies is likely to be an important factor for you to consider. The fee for your chosen course will be stated with the course details in this prospectus and on our website. For further information on scholarships and other funding and discount options see pages 179 and 180 or visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

BU offers a wide range of scholarships and discounts to help you pay for your course. There are also some external scholarships available to you.

Student supportStudying away from your home country can be challenging, but BU can offer you a lot of support to help you succeed. Our support services range from personal counselling and a multi-faith chaplaincy to academic and study skills support and graduate employment advice. See page 20 for more details, or visit:www.bournemouth.ac.uk/personalsupportwww.bournemouth.ac.uk/studysupportwww.bournemouth.ac.uk/careers

AccommodationBeing comfortable with where you live is an important part of ensuring success in your studies, so BU offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all needs and budgets. As an international student, you are guaranteed a room in BU-managed accommodation if you apply before the mid-August deadline (for September entry) and the December deadline (for January or February entry). This may be in Bournemouth itself or in the neighbouring town of Poole, depending on which of BU’s campuses your course is based on. For more details about where you could live while studying at BU, see page 182 or visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-accommodation


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Your relationship with BU does not stop after you have completed your studies. You are a BU graduate for life and we encourage you to take full advantage of this support. BU offers a wide range of services to alumni, from careers advice to help contacting your former classmates.

Careers adviceBU offers careers advice and information for up to three years after you finish your studies.

Events, news and offersOur free newsletters and magazines will help keep you involved with university life. You’ll get invitations to regular events and we’ll keep you up to date with interesting news about BU and your fellow alumni.

Friend-finding and reunion planningTrack down long-lost friends and former classmates using our free Friend Finder service, or get help and advice organising a reunion.

Replacement awardsWe can help you get replacements for lost or damaged certificates, transcripts and diploma supplements from qualifications completed at BU.

University offersGraduates benefit from discounts on further study, access to library services and preferential rates on accommodation, conferencing and sports facilities at the university.

Alumni events overseasThere are many opportunities for networking with BU graduates and we organise a number of annual applicant and alumni receptions around the world.

The Alumni Association is there for you so make sure you get the most out of it. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/alumni to see what we offer and let us know how we can stay in touch with you. International (non-EEA) students staying in the UK after graduationIf you successfully complete a Master’s degree, you will be able to seek full-time employment with any employer who is a Home Office licensed Tier 2 sponsor. For full and up-to-date information about Tier 2 please visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Keeping in touch with BUOf course, your relationship with BU does not end once you have graduated. You are a BU graduate for life and we hope that you will keep in touch with us after you have left.

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Visit or meet usWhen you’re thinking of joining a university, you’re bound to have loads of questions – but it’s difficult knowing who to contact about what. Universities are made up of many departments, and you might need to make several phone calls and send many emails before you can gather together all the information you need. That’s why at BU we’ve set up askBU – one solution for all your BU-related enquiries.

What’s askBU? It’s a one-stop shop for any questions you may have regarding courses and facilities at BU. Our team of dedicated, friendly and – most importantly – knowledgeable advisers can do all the work for you. All you need to do is call, email or come and see us and we’ll get you the answers you need.

There are many opportunities to visit BU throughout the year. For example, you can book to attend a Postgraduate Information Session on:

Wednesday 20 November 2013Wednesday 26 March 2014Wednesday 21 May 2014

At these events, you can meet academic staff and find out more about the course you are interested in.

You will also get to tour our facilities, meet current students and find out about funding and accommodation.

All you need to do is register your interest at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-visit and we will do the rest.

You should also look out for subject-specific events on our website. Campus toursWe offer tours of our Talbot Campus throughout the year, which are ideal if you are unable to attend a Postgraduate Information Session. To register, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-visit

Virtual tourIf you can’t come and visit us in person, our online Virtual Tour facility is the next best thing. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/virtualtour to see for yourself.

ExhibitionsWe regularly attend exhibitions and fairs in the UK and overseas to meet and answer questions from prospective students.

Overseas activitiesWe make many visits overseas each year in order to attend education exhibitions, visit our partner institutions, deliver guest lectures and subject-specific seminars, and to hold student interviews and pre-departure briefings for new students. We look forward to meeting you soon! See www.bournemouth.ac.uk/overseasevents for more information. International representativesWe have an extensive network of representatives who are contracted by the university to provide international students with information about study opportunities at BU. To find out if we have representatives in your country, please visit

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

Already living in the Bournemouth and Poole area?If you already live in the region, you might prefer to drop into our askBU Enquiries Service office based at the Lansdowne Campus in Bournemouth town centre. The office is open between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Thursday and Friday between 09:00 and 16:30 for visits in person (see page 34).

If you are an international student currently studying in the UK, perhaps to improve your English at a language school, then you can also meet a BU member of staff. Find out if we will be visiting where you are studying at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/internationaluk

Web chatsJoin one of our monthly Facebook web chats. Student ambassadors will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about postgraduate study or BU life. Join at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-facebook


If you have any queries relating to our courses, accommodation options, how to finance your studies or general information about Bournemouth University, then the askBU Enquiries Service is your first port of call.

Where?Our askBU Enquiries Service advisers are available by phone and email from 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. You can also visit the team between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Thursday and Friday between 09:00 and 16:30, at our office located on the ground floor of Royal London House on the Lansdowne Campus in Bournemouth town centre.

The team is also available to answer your questions across many social media channels. Find us at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/social

Email: askBUenquiries@ bournemouth.ac.uk

Web: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU

Call us on: +44 (0)1202 961916

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Once you have arrived at BU, the askBU service continues with our askBU Students’ Service. With a walk-in service located both on the Talbot Campus at The Base in Poole House reception and on the Lansdowne Campus on the ground floor of Bournemouth House, the team are there to deal with non-academic enquiries for all students.

The askBU Students’ Service is the first point of contact for many enquiries such as student finance, university rules and regulations, proof of student status and more.

The askBU Students’ Service can be contacted in person at The Base on Talbot Campus and in Bournemouth House, Lansdowne Campus or by email and telephone. More details can be found at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/askBU

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Hopefully we’ve given you a good idea of what life would be like as a postgraduate student at BU – but why not visit us or meet us in your country to help you make your decision?

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Our top five highlights:• Research excellence with an impact on both national and international policy

• With some of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric sites on our doorstep, the area provides an outstanding natural laboratory – used extensively to give you fieldwork training

• Professionally relevant, research-led courses will give you the edge in employability

• An interdisciplinary School underpinned by science

• The opportunity to work with some of the leading figures in archaeology, conservation ecology and forensic/biological anthropology.

The School is divided into three academic departments: one focused on archaeology and anthropology, another on conservation ecology and environmental sciences, and a third on forensic science and biological sciences.

We have a commitment to practical field and laboratory skills which will give you the professional edge. This commitment is backed up by our excellent laboratory and computing facilities with high specification analytical equipment, a spatial analysis suite for geoinformatics, and extensive reference collections of materials, artefacts, and human and animal skeletons. There is also state-of-the-art field equipment, specifically for topographic surveying and near-surface geophysics. We also have some of the finest natural assets – the New Forest, Wiltshire Downs, Jurassic Coast – right on our doorstep.

We deliver high-quality education by providing theoretically informed and research-led, science-based courses with a strong professional focus. Over 75% of our research is internationally recognised with a far-reaching impact on policy both within the UK and internationally via the European Union and the United Nations Environment Programme.

Staff within the School are active in research across the globe, working, for example, on a range of biodiversity projects in Central and South America, on human evolution in Africa, on invasive fish in China, heritage conservation in Malta, the meaning of the statues on Easter Island, and across Europe on a wide range of ecological and archaeological projects. We also have one of the largest concentrations of conservation ecologists in the country and an outstanding reputation for forensic archaeology with staff experienced in the identification of mass graves and human remains in Africa, Iraq and in the Balkans. All of our Master’s courses are taught by leading research-active professionals and we pride ourselves on the quality of our student experience.

The School has a range of scholarships available to UK/EU and International students and is part of EU-funded schemes such as Erasmus/Erasmus Tempus adding to the cultural diversity of the School and providing opportunities for overseas study.

The School of Applied Sciences is a vibrant community of academics and students engaged in the application of science to a range of policy-relevant research agendas in the fields of conservation ecology, archaeology, anthropology and forensic science. We produce graduates with a foundation in science who are able to solve a range of real world problems with professionally relevant skills.

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We’ve continued to establish strong business links with high-profile companies, provided expert opinion on a global basis and pushed the boundaries of knowledge in business and management, finance and law through our research.

Our modern Executive Business Centre is home to The Business School’s Master’s degrees. Located in the heart of Bournemouth’s business district, the Centre is not just about offering high-spec lecture theatres, an e-library or the latest interactive technologies. It also breaks the barrier between the traditional university experience of studying and working within a genuine business environment. The Centre is a hub for expertise, information and consultancy available to businesses across the South of England. What better place to learn than where business itself is happening?

So what does this all mean to you, as a prospective student? Our courses have been designed with the demands of today’s global business climate in mind. This unique environment, combined with our courses and expert academics, will give you a first-class student experience and encourage you to deliver your very best. It’s more than graduating with a certificate; it’s about gaining real prospects for working at top firms around the world.

BU’s flagship course, the Bournemouth MBA, is continually being developed to cover a diverse range of specialisms, delivered by industry experts. Employers recognise that a standard MBA no longer meets the basic requirements of the modern business world and that’s the key to the success of our MBA. We’re also constantly revising the content of our long-running Master’s courses in business & management, finance and law.

Academic staff are engaged in research-led education, consultancy and professional practice, and many publish their research in top international journals. They bring their enthusiasm, expertise and up-to-date knowledge into the mix. This powerful academic research culture keeps the School relevant, informs course development and delivery, and benefits students and the business community locally, nationally and internationally.

As specialists in their field, our academics are also regularly in demand by the media, governments and organisations worldwide to give expert comment on the real world.

Our membership of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) stand alongside our associations with the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA), amongst others. BU is also a member of AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The end result is the success of our graduates and researchers, who hold key positions in global companies such as JP Morgan, KPMG, IBM, Barclays, Mazars, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bond Pearce, as well as public sector organisations.

We are increasing our reputation internationally as a leading provider of thought leadership and contemporary business education. We continue to go through rapid transformation, including the recruitment of world-class professorial staff, unprecedented levels of private sector donations, a significant growth in postgraduate enrolments, and the seeking of national and international accreditations.

Our top five highlights:• The Executive Business Centre – reap the benefits of studying and working alongside

businesses in this innovative environment

• No need to wait until September – some Master’s degrees also have a January start date

• We recognise that face-to-face contact time with your academic staff is important to you and we endeavour to deliver that time as part of your study experience

• Experts – our academics are not just lecturers. They engage in research so they can equip you with the latest knowledge (the latest Research Assessment Exercise in 2008 rated BU’s Business & Management Studies as ‘world leading’)

• An international agenda – all our Master’s courses have an international perspective, giving you a truly global experience.


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Our top five highlights:• We are internationally recognised for excellence in education, research and enterprise

• We are acclaimed for innovation, creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration

• We are a showcase for new and emerging technology

• We are widely respected for our partnerships with academia, industry and the community

• We provide industry-relevant education, underpinned by research and industry collaboration, on accredited degrees with excellent employment prospects (in the most recent RAE BU Art & Design and General Engineering was ranked as ‘world leading’).

Degrees and research are divided into four distinct areas: Design & Engineering, Computing Systems, Technology and Psychology. Entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity are at the heart of our academic activities. The curriculum provides study of industrially relevant subjects and excellence in personal and professional development. The majority of our degrees are accredited by professional bodies with whom our students are encouraged to take up active membership.

Strong engagement with industry and commerce ensures that our students experience a relevant and appropriate curriculum, enhancing their career prospects. This is supported by our excellent placement record, which students often build upon to obtain permanent employment. As well as preparing them for initial employment, our curriculum develops the transferable skills to help students continue in their careers and professional development. Our research underpins the academic content of our postgraduate taught degree provision. We provide a significant number of fully funded research studentships annually (see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/dec for more details).

Our areas of research are varied and supported by a wide range of external organisations such as: the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC), Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the Federal Department of Energy (USA), and the Industrial Secondment in Robotics at Delaware University (USA), supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Our new Design Centre, incorporating research laboratory facilities, has received considerable investment in physical laboratory equipment. Our aspiring and emerging areas of academic excellence include creative technology, psychology, software engineering and computational intelligence, forensic computing and security.

Our computing educational provision demonstrates high quality, with good external examiner feedback and strong support in the last BU Institutional Audit. Computing research is strongly industry-led; our subject focus is applied computing rather than abstract computer science.

We have a track record of sustained commitment to research, a vital component of our academic activity. We recognise that applied research and knowledge transfer are essential for the future development of our taught degrees. This vision has yielded significant growth in research in terms of funding, PhD success and publications in high quality international journals.

Given the strong alignment of our research, industry collaboration and education, we have an excellent record of PhD completions. The student experience is inspiring; it motivates and empowers students to manage their learning within a vibrant, academically-led community.

We have a strong focus on industry and the professions and boast close links with the companies that employ our students. We strive for academic excellence and integrate education, research and professional practice.


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Our top five highlights:• We have excellent links with local health and social care users and providers, ensuring

our courses are relevant to practice

• We have a strong research profile (RAE 2008 BU Nursing & Midwifery was ranked as ‘world leading’)

• The Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work has been designated as a ‘National’ centre in light of its high-quality provision for professionals working in health and social care

• You have the opportunity for interprofessional learning alongside a range of health and social care practitioners

• We offer a student-centred, supportive learning environment with highly skilled academic staff.

We are committed to providing you with flexible and innovative learning to support your ongoing professional development. Our thriving academic community is focused on achieving high academic standards, practice-based learning and strong partnerships with health and social care organisations.


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As you look towards your future career development, you will need to evidence your learning and skills at an advanced level using complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform your assessments, practice judgements and decisions. We offer a range of courses and standalone Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units, which will support you in your future.

Alongside our full-time Master’s courses, our CPD framework offers a flexible route to study that allows you to achieve a range of meaningful awards. There are step-on and step-off points that enable you to plan your study to suit your domestic and working circumstances. This allows for a pick-and-mix approach to enable you to access learning for awards at a variety of different levels. Such learning will enhance your practice and will fit the requirements of health and social care employers in demonstrating outcomes in practice.

Learning is delivered by staff engaged in research, enterprise and/or professional practice, and you will therefore be learning alongside academics who are at the cutting edge of new practice and developments.

Our research activities cover a host of topics and academics are engaged in exploring key themes of postgraduate medical research & education, maternal and perinatal health, wellbeing and quality of life, qualitative research, social work & social policy and mental health. Some examples of our collaborative research projects include:

• An international fellowship from Wellbeing of Women / Royal College of Midwives is exploring the reasons behind the under-utilisation of maternal health services in Nepal, which will inform strategies to promote skilled care at birth and reduce maternal mortality

• Surviving the economic downturn – has been funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland and the Bournemouth University Foundation to explore older people’s experiences of the impact of the current financial crisis and the impact of this on their quality of life and wellbeing

• The Poole Africa Link was formed between Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wau Hospital in South Sudan in 2009 and eight visits have taken place since. This work has made significant improvements in standards of hygiene, infection control, sharps management and ward management. We support the link through hosting the UK-South Sudan Nursing and Midwifery Link group which brings together NHS organisations linking with health care services in South Sudan to share information and educational resources to support education of health care workers

• An increasing amount of PhD students with matched funded PhDs locally through our research centres: The Centre of Maternal, Maternal and Perinatal Health and Bournemouth University Dementia Institution, as well as international PhD projects

The research we undertake largely relates to improving people’s lives, with a strong foundation in clinical or social care practice. We have a large number of research students undertaking doctoral level study, either through the traditional MPhil/PhD or via an innovative professional doctorate, which enables students to bring about and evaluate change in practice.

Our philosophy is very simple. We aim to combine the highest academic standards with the most up-to-date professional practice. We believe that this combination sets our students apart from the crowd and makes them ideally suited to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We are the largest centre of professionally based higher education for the media and communications sectors in the UK and can trace our industry experience back 25 years. We were the first university in the UK to offer several now-popular degrees including Multimedia Journalism, Post Production Editing and Public Relations. We are continually updating those degree courses and others to stay abreast of the latest trends in the media industry.

We have been designated as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. This status recognises our commitment to innovation and excellence in learning and education. The Centre has established an outstanding track record of developing innovative ways of studying media practice.

We work extremely closely with Creative Skillset, the sector skills council for the creative industries, and have pioneered an extensive range of ground-breaking short courses aimed at professionals working in the industry (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/mixtape).

The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), founded in 1989, has conducted cutting-edge research of international significance and pioneered undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in computer visualisation and animation. The skills our alumni leave BU with are highly sought after in industry – more than 50 of our former animation students worked on the Oscar-winning film Avatar. 70 alumni worked on four of the five films nominated in the Best Visual Effects category at the 2012 Oscars.

Today, many BU alumni can be found in senior positions in media organisations worldwide, testimony to the quality of our graduates and the importance we attach to fostering professional development.

Our engagement with industry is further recognised through accreditation by major training bodies including Creative Skillset, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Periodicals Training Council (PTC) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Our staff are drawn from among the UK’s leading academics and practitioners, with top names in the field of public relations, advertising, journalism, screenwriting, media production and computer animation. These staff are supported by an array of visiting fellows and professors, practitioners and artists in residence who add to the creative melting pot of The Media School.In addition to our taught postgraduate degrees, we are committed to research and offer full-time and part-time doctoral research opportunities.

We work with the top names in industry such as the BBC, Creative Skillset, Sony and Adobe to ensure we stay at the forefront of today’s digital media revolution. We take pride in bringing innovation to our degrees and seek to provide students with the intellectual vision and professional skills needed to shape the future of a changing industry.

Our top five highlights:• We are home to the UK’s only government-designated Centre for Excellence in Media

Practice (www.cemp.ac.uk)

• We have strong partnerships with some of today’s top media organisations. Many of our graduates go on to work with these organisations in the creative and media industries

• Our computer animation courses are studied at the highly rated and internationally recognised National Centre for Computer Animation (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ncca)

• You will benefit from our burgeoning research agenda, including projects which are rated ‘world leading’ in the latest Research Assessment Exercise

• We were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2011 in recognition of our contribution to world-leading excellence and pioneering development in computer animation.


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Our top five highlights:• In the last five years we have twice been rated number one for tourism degrees (including

hospitality and leisure) in the UK*

• We have the largest number of postgraduate students studying tourism in the UK

• In 2010 we were awarded UNWTO TedQual, a Tourism Education Quality accreditation awarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) of which we are an Affiliate Member

• Our research-active staff are held in high regard, both nationally and internationally and inform the curriculum

• We are home to three international journals in the field of tourism: Tourism Management, Tourism Economics and the International Journal of Tourism Research and many of the leading international textbooks in the field are authored by School academics, making us thought-leaders.

*The Guardian University Guide League Tables

All sectors of the economy and society act as agents of change and development, from global to local community which is manifest through urban regeneration; rural diversification; destination development and the role of mega-events. Our unique range of industry-focused management courses, led by leading academics in their fields, opens the door to international career opportunities and professional development.

Our courses are aimed at students from a wide range of backgrounds. The strengths of the degrees we offer lie in the diversity of the student experience we provide including our study support facilities and our expert academic team.

We are internationally recognised as a leading provider of postgraduate management degrees and are a first choice for students seeking a first class experience because we focus on equipping our students with the knowledge and professional skills to create exceptional customer experiences in their chosen area. Many of our students are career changers who wish to develop their existing management skills in a new area.

Our degrees are strengthened by our close relationship with industry. It is by remaining in close touch with the public, private and voluntary sectors that we maintain our position at the leading edge of strategic thinking within the visitor economy. We can also offer a 30-week paid industrial work placement. Students are responsible for arranging their own work placements, but our dedicated placement team has a wealth of experience and knowledge in this area and can guide you through the application process including helping with application forms, CV clinics and interview practice.

Employment and career enhancement prospects for our postgraduate students are among the best in the country. Students also benefit greatly from the location of the university, as Bournemouth and Poole are popular UK holiday resorts which create excellent opportunities for live case studies in all of our subject areas.

Our academics have an enviable track record for their applied research and consultancy projects. Many are actively sought out for their specialist knowledge by the media and government. Over the past 18 months alone staff have been to places as far afield as the Caribbean, South East Asia, Southern Africa, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia, and the United States. Our academic staff have also been actively working for clients in the UK. Projects have recently been completed for a number of organisations, local authorities, and national government departments, in addition to the National Trust, the National Audit Office, HM Prison Service and the Armed Forces. Our research leads us to be considered as a global centre of excellence in tourism and associated fields.

We provide students with an exciting environment for study and ensure they are up to speed on the latest theories and industry knowledge. In addition to a large number of students on taught postgraduate degrees, the School is proud of its sizeable community of MPhil and PhD postgraduate researchers, many of whom are international students sponsored and supported by national governments and other agencies.

We are one of the world’s leading centres for the study of tourism with over 30 years of experience in the field. What makes us unique is our focus on the visitor economy, which we broadly define as tourism, hospitality, retail, leisure, sport and events. These areas offer an overarching focus in which you can study the importance of both consumers as key elements of demand and the businesses which respond to their needs to create profit and growth for the communities they are located in.


4746The School of Tourism

The Graduate School provides a central academic and social focus for our postgraduate community – including postgraduate researchers and postgraduate taught students. As such, it has responsibility for the postgraduate student experience at Bournemouth University and also oversees quality assurance, ensuring our postgraduate degrees are developed and delivered to meet the high standards our students expect.

We are committed to:

• Inspiring and mentoring the postgraduate community at BU

• Providing a focus for BU’s postgraduate community and playing a leading role in delivering a distinctive BU postgraduate student experience

• Creating a vibrant postgraduate community that breaks campus, disciplinary, geographical, and nationality boundaries

• Continuing to play a leading role in ensuring consistent academic excellence in research degree delivery.

We work closely with your Academic School and our Professional and Support Services to provide an outstanding and personalised BU postgraduate student experience that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required as you embark on your chosen career. We aim to promote excellence in postgraduate education and enhance your experience by creating the best environment for academic and personal development.

We provide you with a framework to maximise your professional and personal development, which will create highly employable early career professionals with high levels of transferable skills, personal and social responsibility and global perspectives.

Our vision is to create hubs for postgraduate study on both campuses to foster postgraduate academic communities for research and taught students. Inter-disciplinary collaboration is at the very heart of these aims; you’ll be able to engage with your peers from a variety of different backgrounds, helping you to deliver truly innovative solutions to complex problems.

We co-ordinate a range of schemes and events including:

• 100 Doctoral Opportunities at BU – we are committed to postgraduate research development and are offering 100 PhD Studentships and Scholarships each year for the next six years• Postgraduate Research Development

Fund – we run an annual fund offering individual awards to provide financial support for research activities related to an individual research project or personal development

• Annual Conference – designed to showcase the best of BU’s postgraduate research and to provide a unique opportunity for inter-disciplinary learning within a supportive learning environment.

We support our students in four key areas:• Personal and professional development – we will help you identify your development needs, provide you with a framework within which you can undertake your development activities and help you record your development

• Research skills training – we coordinate research skills training programmes (informed by Vitae Researcher Development Framework) for both postgraduate research and taught students to encourage your cross-disciplinary learning

• Internationalisation – we support you in acquiring the knowledge and skills to make you an internationally employable postgraduate

• Postgraduate community – through social, sport and academic activities, we enable you to be part of a large, dynamic and rapidly growing postgraduate community.


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www.bournemouth.ac.uk/postgraduate+44 (0) 1202 961916

Subject areas

Postgraduate studyOn the following pages you will find information on our postgraduate taught courses listed by subject area. A full list of courses is available on pages 2 and 3 of this prospectus.

Each course profile will give you an idea of what studying with us will involve, along with important information about tuition fees and the academic and English language entry requirements. Visit the webpage listed at the bottom of each page for further information about that particular course.

The university reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, relocation or restructuring of courses.

Advertising, Marketing & PR 52

Animation 56

Archaeology & Anthropology 64

Business & Management 72

Communications 80

Computing 84

Conservation Ecology & Environmental Sciences 90

Design & Engineering 96

Finance 104

Forensic & Biological Sciences 110

Health & Social Care 118

Journalism 132

Law 136

Media Production 142

Psychology 156

Sport 160

Tourism, Hospitality & Events 164

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Advertising, Marketing & PR

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In the vibrant world of advertising, marketing and PR the challenge is to keep ahead of the ever-changing demands of the consumer.

It is crucial that marketing practitioners stay at the forefront of innovation and change, as marketing is a vital and inherent function in all business activity. Our courses will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to develop an exciting and rewarding career in marketing, and our Master’s degree in public relations is also recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

Our practical approach to developing professional expertise is delivered through an extensive range of specialist learning facilities, real-life consultancy projects and placement opportunities. Our courses have strong links with industry and guest lectures and master classes help reinforce the teaching, as well as enhancing employment opportunities through the industry connections that students are able to make. We offer our students access to a wide range of professional facilities and resources that are standard within the industry.

Whether you want to start an entirely new career or build on your existing skills to accelerate your chosen career path, you will be studying with and taught by academics, who are leaders in their fields and who are constantly updating their knowledge through research projects of global impact. This research is often crucial to developing new policies and approaches for both commercial and non-commercial organisations. Research findings inform course content, ensuring that our course curricula are up to date and relevant to today’s global businesses.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in Advertising, Marketing & PR, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.

Below is a list of research thesis titles that have been completed recently in this area. They give you a flavour of the diverse areas of research that we support, and if you would like to discuss the possibility of undertaking research with us, then we’d be very interested to hear from you.

Research degreesMRes, MPhil, PhD

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A qualitative inquiry into the relationship marketing practices of UK insurance brokersHaomin Simon Ning

To what extent does self-image affect brand preference when shopping for fast-moving consumer goods?Joanna Tocock

Public television and social change: An analysis of Ghana Television’s roleAlbert Tayman

Consumption in the everyday imagination: How consumer culture gives shape to everyday thinkingRebecca Jenkins

Internal marketing: An exploratory study of the internal marketing implementation in small insurance brokers in the UKNada Ali

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MA Advertising & Marketing CommunicationsThe courseAdvertising and marketing communications are the means by which a company relates to and communicates with its customers and clients involving both ‘above’ and ‘below’ the line communication such as sponsorship, sales promotion, e-marketing, point of sale etc. If your ambition is to have a successful career in the advertising and marketing communications industry, this course is for you. BU was the first university in the country to offer this course, and it remains the leading course of its kind. We attract students from all over the world as well as from the UK, which we believe enriches the postgraduate study experience.

While studying this course, you will use your knowledge, critical appreciation and expertise to develop, implement and evaluate advertising and integrated marketing communication strategies. Many of the modules include ‘live’ briefs from outside agencies and all encourage the application of theory to real-world practical examples. Assessment strategies are varied and include group presentations, formal essays, business reports, campaign planning and an individual final project. You might even design and create a podcast, or work on a brand audit for a global organisation.

In addition, this course allows you to develop a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, using leading social science research to broaden your understanding of consumer culture and insights. You will also have the opportunity to engage with practical ‘hard’ skills in online and digital advertising (we enter teams annually for the Google Online Marketing Challenge), together with explorations of social media, viral marketing, online brands and usability.

Our members of staff have a wealth of experience, with most coming from marketing and advertising backgrounds. Many are engaged in publishing leading-edge research and others continue to work and consult in their respective industries alongside their university commitments. These established connections are strengthened by strong links with industry.

Course content (subject to change, see website for more details)

Strategic Marketing & Branding; Advertising Strategy; Consumer Culture & Behaviour; Interactive Media Strategies; Integrated Marketing Communications; Research Principles & Practice; Integrated Campaign Planning; Academic Project/Consultancy Project.

Focus on your futureMA Advertising & Marketing Communications enjoys excellent employment outcomes. Our graduates enter advertising and media agencies, marketing departments, PR consultancies and the media organisations themselves both in the UK and overseas, including positions within companies such as IKEA and LinkedIn. This degree enjoys a proven reputation that generates huge demand for our graduates.

The courseMA Public Relations (PR) is relevant to the needs of employers in PR and related fields of communication. It prepares students for a successful career in PR in agencies, consultancies and/or PR departments within a range of organisations, whether large, small or ‘virtual’, profit-oriented or not-for-profit. Students on the course normally do not have an academic background in PR, but many will have completed undergraduate degrees in related disciplines.

As a practitioner, you need to think critically and apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. You should also have strong written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in teams. MA Public Relations addresses those needs by developing advanced level capabilities in written and verbal communication, digital media, corporate communication, campaign planning and research methods, so that you become a well-rounded and, importantly, employable, practitioner.

The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and is taught by leading academic staff with national and international research reputation and valuable professional experience.


Public Relations: Principles & Foundations; Corporate Public Relations; Public Relations Communication Skills; Public Relations Programmes; Interactive Media Strategies; Research Principles & Practice; Integrated Campaign Planning; Academic Project/Consultancy Project.

Focus on your futureOur students go on to work in successful international public relations and communications agencies. They also join in-house public relations departments in a diverse range of sectors such as the automotive and aviation industries, government and higher education. Past and present employers of our graduates include: Johnson King PR, PRIME Research, Cow PR and Octopus Communications. Graduates now work as public relations managers, campaign managers and communication managers, to name but a few.

What they say“PR, as taught at BU, gives students a gateway of opportunity within the world of PR by providing a thorough and well-rounded knowledge base of both the theoretical and practical angles of the industry. I admire how BU has developed fantastic networking opportunities for students, opening up career windows and honing essential networking skills.”Vanessa Procter, Project Manager at PRIME Research and MA Public Relations graduate

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Key FactsDelivered by:The Media School, Talbot Campus

Accreditations:Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Duration:1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Delivery methods:Full-time, Part-time

Start date:September

Full-time tuition fees:UK/EU: £7,000Non-EU: £12,000

Part-time tuition fees:Please see website for details

Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components) or equivalent. See page 177

See also:MA Multimedia Journalism (135)MA Journalism & New Media (134)Short courses in Advertising, Marketing & Communications (155)







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Comparable qualifications such as the CIM Postgraduate Diploma or CIM Professional Diploma will also be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


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As a practitioner in this vibrant and evolving field, you will need a solid grasp of both the creative and technical process – supporting our fundamental philosophy that computer animation is a marriage of art and science.

In the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) our research in the area of Art and Design was designated as ‘World Leading’.

Research fellows and PhD students use the NCCA’s dedicated facilities to create computer graphics and animation, and to test the discipline’s boundaries and possibilities. Since it was established in 1989, the twin objectives of the NCCA have been to pioneer production of animation across the UK and to develop insightful, up-to-date and engaging courses at all levels.

The expertise of our academics in the fields of computer science, art and design and the creative

industries underpins our taught postgraduate courses, keeping them fresh, progressive and tailored to the cutting edge of the discipline. Our academics have international reputations in the areas of 3D modelling, animation, multi-media and virtual reality.

We have exceptional technical facilities: 120 computer workstations, which ensures a 1:1 ratio of computers to students, video recording and editing equipment, access to an in-house motion capture studio, green screen studio, life-drawing studio and production support. Our dedicated NCCA studio (with 24-hour high-speed internet) mirrors a professional working environment.

BU’s substantial strength in animation and games design is further enhanced by an additional course now offered by our School of Design, Engineering & Computing, MSc Computer Games Technology, which focuses more on the technical elements of games design.

AnimationThe Media School at BU is home to the UK’s National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) and its research arm, the Computer Animation Research Centre (CARC). We have a strong international reputation for our innovative approach to award-winning digital media.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in animation, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


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Designing games for children’s rehabilitationNiels Keetels

Muscle activation mapping of skeletal hand motion: An evolutionary approachArun Somasekharan

Constrained parameterization with applications to graphics and image processingYu Hongchuan

Hybrid modelling of time-variant heterogeneous objectsDenis Kravstov

3D digital relief generationMeili Wang

Generating anatomical substructures for physically-based facial animationOlusola Aina

Adaptive motion synthesis and motor invariant theoryFangde Liu

Critical computer animation: An examination of “practice as research” and its reflection and review processesYasumiko Lo-Garry

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National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)The Media School at BU is home to the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), making it the best place in the UK to study computer animation and visual effects. It has been at the forefront of computer graphics and animation education and research in the UK since the late eighties.

In February 2012, the NCCA was presented with the Queen’s Anniversary Award for its contribution to world-leading excellence and pioneering development in computer animation. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes form part of the national honours system and are the most prestigious awards in UK education.

Founded in 1989, the Centre’s aim is to educate individuals in the areas of computer animation, digital effects and computer games and our graduates are highly sought after by businesses operating in these three industries. Our graduates find employment both nationally and internationally. Almost half of our graduates are employed by leading effects, animation and games production companies in the US, New Zealand and Australia. Our artworks are shown and exhibited internationally and have appeared frequently at the SIGGRAPH Electronic Theatre, Animation Theatres and Art Exhibition.

Paul Franklin, Oscar winner and Visual Effects Supervisor at Double Negative Visual Effects Ltd had this to say: “The NCCA at Bournemouth University is a true success story in the highly competitive global digital world. Bournemouth alumni made a significant contribution to Avatar and it should also be noted that Bournemouth has provided a large part of the workforce that has made the UK a world leader in feature film visual effects, helping to guarantee that franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman remain in the country.

“In the last decade, UK-based visual effects teams have been Oscar nominated on at least five occasions and have won twice.”

In 1989, we launched the first computer animation Master’s programme in the UK and perhaps the world. This MA course quickly became internationally acclaimed, as it was the first Master’s degree specifically aimed at producing technical directors and 3D computer animators. The course was further distinguished by the fact that it consisted of a 50/50 mix of art and science. In 1992 we launched our first Bachelor’s degree which followed the same philosophy as our Master’s degree.

On the research front, the success of the NCCA researchers can be measured in terms of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The RAE takes place every four or five years and awards university departments a research grade between 1 and 5*, 5* being the best grade and indicating that the research of a given department is ‘world leading’. Our research team has achieved consistently high scores in successive RAEs thus making it the highest rated UK research team in the field of computer animation. Our team’s scores have been 4 (in 1992), 4 (in 1996), 5 (in 2001) and the equivalent of a 5* (in 2008). Our research team – collectively known as The Computer Animation Research Centre (CARC) – consists of both creative and technical researchers.

In February 2011, The National Endowment for Science Technology and Art (NESTA) held up BU’s animation courses as a “shining example” compared to those of other institutions and the NCCA as the only “beacon of excellence” in VFX and computer animation education in the UK. Emphasising the employment rates at BU, which far exceed the national average, NESTA concluded: “Almost half of all graduates from specialist visual effects courses who gained employment in the industry in 2010 had graduated from BU”.

The courseComputer animation has revolutionised the world of film special effects and computer games, both billion-dollar industries. As one of the oldest Master’s courses in the country, we have an established and reputable curriculum which has seen our graduates go on to work at all levels within the industry. This course will help you acquire the skills needed to work in a number of areas where computer animation is applied: films, animated feature films, computer games, television production, commercials, illustration, scientific visualisation, flight simulation, virtual environments, architectural visualisations and interactive media applications. We aim to give you an exceptional learning experience by creating a professional studio environment where you will learn best practice and the techniques found in industry. You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer graphics, which will give you an excellent grasp of the subject matter and the transferable skills that you will need to pursue your chosen career.

You’ll be provided with your own workstation which is accessible 24/7, and learn through a combination of mentoring and tutorials, making sure that you graduate with the practical hands-on skills that employers are looking for. Throughout the year industry practitioners deliver a variety of master classes pertinent to our subject area; along with industry mentoring and feedback during a variety of your projects. Group projects will give you the opportunity to collaborate with students from the other two Master’s courses, providing a realistic setting to discover what it’s like working with other creative and technical people and working to a strict timescale. Applicants in the past have studied or worked in the field of fine art, illustration, painting, sculpture, graphic design, architecture, traditional animation, 3D visualisation, script writing, performance arts and photography. Computer knowledge is not a pre-requisite, neither is having worked in 3D before.

You’ll be learning with industry-standard software such as Softimage, Nuke, Mari, zBrush, Mudbox, CryEngine 3 and the Adobe Creative suite. The course ends with a graduate show in London at one of the UK’s top VFX studios, giving our NCCA graduates the opportunity to showcase their work to the industry.

Course contentMoving Image Theory; Group Project; Computer Animation Techniques; Computer Animation Principles; Personal Enquiry, Master’s Project; Computer Animation Principles & Techniques.

Focus on your futureThe course has been designed to help graduates enter the computer animation industry in roles such as concept designers, character animators, environment artists, technical animators, technical directors, texture artists, modellers, lighters, compositors, riggers, motion editors (mocap), researchers, instructors, experimental animators and more.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ncca www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/matdcanf

Key FactsDelivered by:National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) located within the Media School, Talbot Campus

Duration:1 year

Delivery methods:Full-time


Tuition fees:UK/EU: £7,500Non-EU: £14,000

Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Portfolio and interview required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

Relevant subjects:Art, Media, Design

If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. See page 177

See also:MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects (60)MA Digital Effects (61)MSc Computer Games Technology (63)Short courses for Media Professionals (155)

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MSc Computer Animation & Visual EffectsThe courseThis course will help you acquire the range and depth of technical skills necessary to become a future technical director within the computer animation and computer games sectors.

Students are expected to come from a technical background with an existing knowledge of programming and the course will build upon this, providing you with a combination of artistic sensibilities, problem-solving and technical skills, which can be applied to the role of technical director within the animation and games industries. Technical directors often have to work alongside computer animators and resolve technical problems either by configuring existing software tools or designing new tools.

During your year-long study, you will develop your programming and scripting skills, and become familiar with special techniques and tools associated with computer animation. These skills are assessed in a variety of projects you will undertake during the year. Emphasis is placed on the use of industry standard hardware and software in the development of these techniques. Typical examples include the development of C++ programs to test new algorithms, the writing of shaders to support rendering, and the developing of scripts to create new animation effects.

The academic aspects will provide you with a strong theoretical underpinning for the principal areas of study, including lecture series on computer graphics techniques, animation software development, film-making techniques, principles of computer graphics, the fusion of art and technology, and personal research projects. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with students on the other two Master’s courses in the Group Project. This format provides a realistic setting to discover what it’s like working with other creative people and working to a strict timescale.

The course attracts students from all over the world, giving it a strong interdisciplinary, international feel.

Course contentAnimation Software Development; Moving Image Theory; CGI Tools; CGI Techniques; Group Project; Personal Inquiry; Master’s Project.

Focus on your futureOnce you’ve completed the course, your employment prospects, based on previous years, are excellent. Most graduates find employment as technical directors in research and development teams in the film industry. A number of graduates have also found roles in computer games companies. Graduates have recently worked for companies such as The Moving Picture Company, Double Negative, Framestore CFC, Animal Logic and the BBC. They have worked on many films including Avatar, Prince of Persia, Iron Man 2, Sherlock Holmes and Kick-ass.

The courseThis course intends to create well-rounded digital effects artists for the feature film effects industry. The course is part of the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) that has a long-standing international reputation for creating digital effects artists and computer animators. The skills and experience gained on this course may also be applied to music videos, television series and commercials.

MA Digital Effects is truly international, attracting students from all over the world. As a student on this course, you will be mixing with a diverse range of cultures and identities. The academic aspects will provide you with a strong theoretical and technical underpinning for the principal areas of study. These will include lecture series on filmmaking techniques, green screen, MOCAP, computer graphic principles, the fusion of art and technology, personal research, and applied digital effects theory and practice.

We accept students from a broad range of art-based subject areas including fine art, photography, architecture, filmmaking, fashion design, and graphic design. We will also consider applications from non-art-based subjects such as computer sciences or engineering, as long as good art skills can be demonstrated. Knowledge of digital effects and computer graphics are not a pre-requisite for entry, as everything is rapidly taught from basics. A strong set of traditional art and photography skills are however highly beneficial, and demonstration of all art-based skills should be done at application stage in the form of a digital portfolio.

Course contentDigital Effects Nucleus; Digital Effects Tools; Moving Image Theory; Group Project; Digital Effects Techniques; Personal Inquiry; Master’s Project in Digital Effects.

Focus on your futureBU’s graduate employment rate is excellent. Our graduates have worked for companies such as: The Moving Picture Company (Clash of the Titans, Troy, Batman Begins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Kingdom of Heaven), Weta (Avatar, Return of the King, King Kong), Double Negative (Inception, Iron Man 2, Sherlock Holmes, The Dark Knight), Framestore CFC (Avatar, Prince of Persia, The Golden Compass, Superman Returns), Henson’s Creature Shop, Realise Studios, Cinesite (Generation Kill), Sony Pictures Imageworks (Alice in Wonderland, 2012, Spiderman 3, Beowulf, I Am Legend) and Baseblack (Mutant Chronicles, Casino Royale). As you can see, the possibilities are endless.

What they say“I am very proud of the work our students produce and it is always a privilege to witness the growth and progress of a student during their time on this course.”Phil Spicer, Course Co-ordinator

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Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Portfolio, digital self-portrait and interview required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

Relevant subjects:Art, Media, Design, Filmmaking, Photography


See also:MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects (60) MA 3D Computer Animation (59)MSc Computer Games Technology (63)


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). A strong knowledge of object oriented programming is preferred. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

Relevant subjects:Computer Science, Maths, Physics


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“In a single year, we packed in a huge range of disciplines from traditional animation and academic research to the latest CGI techniques. All the while we were supported by a dedicated team of NCCA tutors and demonstrators and given an honest insight into the animation industry.”Leo Crane, Master’s in 3D Computer Animation graduate, now Director, London Animation Studio Ltd

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The courseThe MSc in Computer Games Technology degree will provide you with the ability to plan, implement and produce computer and video games using the latest methods and tools. In recent years there have been significant developments in the philosophies and technical approaches for these processes and the subsequent generation of contemporary real-time computer and video games on multiple platforms.

The course will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of key areas of modern, state-of-the-art games technology and production, taking into account the aforementioned and constant radical changes in the games industry; from PC and console gaming to mobile and MMOs, each bringing new challenges and opportunities for development.

Course contentGame Development; Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy; Research Methods; Individual Master’s Project, Advanced Games Programming, Mathematics for Games, Games Physics and AI.

Focus on your futureThis course will prepare you for employment in sectors such as games programming, game engine design, game level design, modelling and animation for games, and game management and production. The mixture of practice-based research and taught classes by academics and notable industry experts gives graduates the ideal launchpad for a great, successful and long-lasting career in the games industry.

What they say“The MSc in Computer Games Technology is an ideal way to diversify prior expertise gained at undergraduate level in computing, animation and design (amongst other principles) in order to create a skillset perfectly suitable for a graduate position in the ever-expanding games development industry.”Dr Christos Gatzidis, Senior Lecturer, Creative Technology Framework Leader

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mscgtf

Key FactsDelivered by:School of Design, Engineering & Computing, Talbot Campus






Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above), in Computer Science, electronics or a related technical discipline. Practitioners and professionals already employed in the industry looking for additional theoretical and practical knowledge.

Relevant subjects:Computer Science, Electronics or a related technical discipline.


See also:MSc Digital Music & Audio Production (148)

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Archaeology & AnthropologyMSc Applied Sciences by Research 66MSc Archaeological Practice 67MSc Osteoarchaeology 68MSc Maritime Archaeology 69Short courses in Archaeology & Anthropology 71MSc Forensic Archaeology 113MSc Forensic Osteology 114MSc Biological Anthropology 115

Archaeology & Anthropology allow us to explore how humans and their ancestors lived and died, by examining their material remains. Archaeology is the systematic study of the human past through material remains. It allows us to understand the diversity of human experience over time and to recognise how people have understood and impacted on their environment. At postgraduate level we specialise in archaeological practice, forensic archaeology, marine archaeology, and osteoarchaeology.

Anthropology at BU has two main strengths which have a close relationship to Archaeology. These are biological anthropology and forensic anthropology. Biological anthropology is the study of evolution and variation in human populations and of the interactions between human biology and environment. It includes the archaeology of human evolution.

Staff and Employability Archaeology & Anthropology at BU is supported by a dynamic community of highly qualified and experienced scientists, scholars, research and

support staff. They recognise that a degree in these subjects gives students a wide array of skills that increases graduates’ employability in many varied professions. We are seen by employers as a field leader in professional practice, and we are proud of the high-quality graduates we produce.

Field Practice and Research BU is situated close to many of Britain’s iconic archaeological sites and historic landscapes including the rich underwater and coastal heritage of the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site. We strongly encourage active participation of students in our world-leading research projects which take our staff and students all over the globe. BU offers field opportunities from sites in the UK such as Stonehenge or the Swash Channel Shipwreck to as far afield as the Near East, Easter Island, and East Africa. We regularly host international conferences and students are strongly encouraged to participate in these.

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Understanding heritage: Multiple meanings and valuesMaeve Marmion

The Isle of Wight in the English landscape: Medieval and post-medieval rural settlement and land use on the Isle of WightHelen Victoria Basford

Integrating zooarchaeology into studies of Roman Britain and medieval RussiaMark Maltby

Archaeological remote sensing: Visualisation and analysis of archaeological landscapes using airborne laser scanning and digital spectral dataRebecca Bennett

Livestock and landscape: Exploring animal exploitation in later prehistory in the south west of BritainClare Randall

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MSc Applied Sciences by ResearchThe courseThis course has been designed to broaden your skills in a range of science specialisms, in line with current employer demands. You will gain and develop practical skills beyond those that are normally available within a first degree or taught Master’s programme and you will be required to engage in a large-scale laboratory or fieldwork research project. You will produce a final piece of work that is likely to be publishable and/or presentable at a scientific meeting. Completion of the course should therefore develop your confidence to enable you to demonstrate achievement, independent thinking and laboratory and fieldwork skills to a prospective employer. The choice of optional units allows a focus on a wide variety of disciplines spanning the research areas of the School.

You will undertake a double-weighted research project in conjunction with just three taught units selected from a range of units offered within the Applied Sciences Postgraduate Framework.

Course contentCore units: Extended Research Project; Research Skills (taught unit).

Option units (choose two of the following – subject to candidate academic background and approval by course tutor): Molecular Technology, Bioinformatics, Geographical Information Systems; Field Ecology Skills; Quantitative Ecology; Nature Conservation Management; Past Environmental Change; Frontiers in Biodiversity Science; Green Technology & Renewable Energy; Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services; Environmental Law & Social Justice; Environmental Protection & Management; Carbon Management; Frontiers of Sustainability Science; and Sustainable Development in Practice; Maritime Archaeology; Underwater Cultural Heritage in situ – Degradation & Preservation; Professional Practice in Forensic Science; Environmental Forensics; Forensic Archaeology; Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Archaeological Field Investigation; Professional Practice in Post-Excavation; Recording & Understanding Archaeological Landscapes; Humans, Animals & Diet; Advanced Human Osteology; Human Skeletal Analysis; Crime Scene Management & Forensic Science; Primates & Human Evolution; Forensic Toxicology; Career Development in Biodiversity & Conservation.

Focus on your futureThis course will serve as a path into a higher research degree, such as a PhD or into a wide range of careers linked to your specialist area of research study.

What they say“This course allows you to tailor your study to your specific requirements or career aspirations and gain valuable hands-on practical skills.”Wei-Jun Liang, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThis course is delivered by some of the UK’s leading field practitioners in archaeology. Under their enthusiastic and knowledgeable direction, you will gain experience in managing and supervising archaeological fieldwork and have options available to develop the planning and execution of a programme of post-excavation analysis as well as a range of other related areas of expertise.

The course will provide you with essential practical skills and experience in field survey, excavation, post-excavation and research skills – all of which will be crucial to your continued career success. You will also be able to gain further specialised knowledge and skills in areas including maritime archaeology, forensic archaeology, zooarchaeology and geographical information systems.

The degree has been designed to aid your problem-solving, team-working and management skills. In a very competitive employment market a graduate in archaeology needs an ‘edge’, particularly with regard to workplace skills. This course is strongly tailored towards professional relevance to enhance your viability either in the workplace or in a research environment. It will appeal to anyone looking to build on their undergraduate qualifications in archaeology or a related subject.

Course contentCore units: Research Project; Research Skills; Archaeological Field Investigation; Recording & Understanding Archaeological Landscapes.

Core options (choose one of the following): Past Environmental Change; Professional Practice in Post-Excavation.

Option units (choose two of the following): Geographical Information Systems; Maritime Archaeology; Forensic Archaeology; Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Humans, Animals & Diet..

Focus on your futureThe staff who deliver this course are very research active, and share those experiences through education and consultancy. You may be involved in fieldwork and placements across the globe, developing valuable links with the industry in the process. In addition, the combination of practical skills and theoretical understanding that this course offers will help you to become an outstanding candidate when it comes to embarking on your chosen career, whether commercial or research based.

What they say“At BU we have excellent field and lab resources and are located within one of the richest archaeological landscapes of the UK, making this the perfect place to study archaeology.”John Gale, Course Co-ordinator

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Key FactsDelivered by:School of Applied Sciences, Talbot Campus






Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above), in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience

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MSc OsteoarchaeologyThe courseHuman and animal bones can provide us with a wealth of information about the past – diet, health, economics, society and the natural world. This course will provide you with the practical skills and theoretical understanding that are essential for interpreting human and animal remains from archaeological sites.

Our expertise in studying both human and animal remains means that this course is ideally suited to meet the needs of the archaeological profession for skilled osteoarchaeologists to help interpret archaeological sites and understand past human experience.

We will provide you with detailed knowledge and a critical understanding of osteoarchaeological principles and methods for both the theoretical and practical elements of the subject. This will be set within the wider context and perspective of archaeological studies. Human and animal osteoarchaeology have a great deal in common, and by covering both of them, this course will give you a breadth of knowledge that will leave you well placed to specialise further in whichever area you wish.

You will learn through practical sessions, lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips and individual tutorials. Your learning will be supported by excellent technical and scientific facilities. These include dedicated human and animal bone research and analytical laboratories plus extensive modern and archaeological skeletal collections. Hands-on experience, IT skills and a professional approach underpin the course.

Course contentCore units: Research Project; Research Skills; Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Humans, Animals & Diet; Advanced Human Osteology.

Option units (choose two of the following): Past Environmental Change; Professional Practice in Post-Excavation; Human Skeletal Analysis.

Focus on your futureOur graduates from this course have a good employment record within the archaeological profession, both in the UK and abroad. Some of our graduates are now working as human osteoarchaeologists and zooarchaeologists for archaeological field units, on research projects, and for organisations such as English Heritage. Others have taken up further postgraduate research at PhD level.

What they say“Students enjoy the combination of human and animal bone studies, the strong practical component of the course, and the opportunity to develop excellent research skills.”Ellen Hambleton, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThis course introduces the principles and practice of maritime archaeology of all periods up to the 20th century, and places this in the broader international context. Our primary areas of research are: archaeology of seafaring and the development of ships; site formation and in situ preservation; marine environmental processing and diving project management.

You’ll experience a wide variety of learning methods, including practicals, lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips and individual tutorials. Assessment is also varied, and addresses theoretical issues, practical problems and tasks that you are likely to encounter in the professional environment.

The combination of the theoretical and practical understanding will help you gain the confidence and skills to flourish in your chosen profession. Your learning will be fully supported by our extensive maritime archaeological, technical and scientific facilities. We are also fully equipped for undertaking archaeological diving operations and have extensive equipment dedicated to the support of archaeological operations in the inter-tidal and marine zone.

Course contentCore units: Maritime Archaeology; Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage in situ, Degradation & Preservation; Archaeological Field Investigation; Research Skills; Research Project.

Option units (choose one of the following): Management of Archaeological Material (with an emphasis on material from the marine environment), Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Professional Practice in Post-Excavation; Geographical Information Systems.

Focus on your futureOur reputation for producing outstanding research and top-quality graduates will precede you once you graduate from BU. Our research partners have included the British Museum, Mary Rose Trust, Nautical Archaeological Society, Poole Museum, South West Maritime Archaeology Group, The Institute for Archaeologists, The Maritime Affairs Group, English Heritage, The Council for National Research in Italy, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (USA).

What they say“We prepare students for a career in this field by providing high-quality education, research resources, project participation and a portfolio of high-profile national and international networks.”Paola Palma, Course Co-ordinator

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Relevant subjects:Archaeology, History, Marine Science, Conservation, Professional Practice, Archaeology Field Investigation and Heritage Management


See also:MSc Archaeological Practice (67)MSc Osteoarchaeology (68)








Relevant subjects:Archaeology, Anthropology, Biological or Forensic Sciences


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“A really excellent course – the mix of lectures and practical work was just right. Applying the information to real specimens made it much more memorable.”Short course student


Duration:Various, please see website for details

Delivery methods:Various, please see website for details

Start date:Flexible, please see website for details

Tuition fees:Range from £155-£600 (Discounts are available). Please see website for details

Entry requirements:Please see website for details


Focus on your futureThe short courses offered by the School of Applied Sciences have been specifically designed to strengthen your CV and increase your skills base, employability and experience. Most of our short courses have a practical element, whether it is lab based or out in the field, adding context to theory through real life practical examples. They are delivered by leading academics at the forefront of their scientific fields.

Take three courses and gain a Postgraduate Certificate in:Biological Anthropology | Forensic Archaeology | Archaeological Practice | Maritime Archaeology | Osteoarchaeology

In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you take an additional two courses (with the academic assessments) from the relevant pathway, you can be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate. If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).

The coursesWe have a range of courses available in this subject area, including:

Accredited short courses• Recording&UnderstandingArchaeologicalLandscapes• Principles&MethodsinZooarchaeology• ForensicArchaeology• ResearchSkills• MaritimeArchaeology• PastEnvironmentalChange• Humans,Animals&Diet• GeographicalInformationSystems(GIS)• ManagementoftheUnderwaterCulturalHeritagein situ• ConservationofArchaeologicalObjectsfrom Waterlogged Environments• HumanSkeletalAnalysis• PrimateBehaviour&Ecology• HumanEvolution• CrimeSceneManagement&ForensicScience• AdvancedForensicArchaeology• AdvancedHumanOsteology

Non-accredited short courses• IntroductiontoHumanOsteology

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Business & ManagementThe Bournemouth MBA 74MSc International Business Management 75MSc Management with Human Resources 76MSc Professional Development (Human Resource Management) 77MSc Management with Marketing 78MSc Retail Management 79

Our qualifications are recognised by leading professional bodies and are suitable for students at all levels of career progression.

In an increasingly competitive employment market, it pays to invest in your own development.

Our graduates are upwardly mobile. Some of you will be starting out your career, others will progress within your current organisation; many of you will choose to move on or aspire to run your own business.

A variety of Business & Management courses are delivered by our Business School and School of Tourism. Both Schools are enjoying unprecedented levels of growth and an enhanced international reputation as providers of contemporary management education.

The Business School’s Master’s degrees are delivered at the Executive Business Centre – an innovative building offering the latest business amenities including an i-Floor, technopods and state-of-the-art seminar facilities.

The School of Tourism is a world-leader in tourism research and is one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate study in the broadly defined tourism sector, incorporating events, hospitality, leisure and retail.

Our academics are not just lecturers. They also share their expertise through our business consultancy services, which have aided the profitability and market position of many of the organisations with which they have worked.

The experience of our academics and practitioners helps inform our portfolio of Master’s degrees to ensure they are relevant and equip our graduates with the skills needed to succeed in their career.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in business or management, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Behavioural reactions of managers towards airline operations performance in times of crisis and growthDavid Parry

A framework for knowledge-based diagnosis and improvement planning of business processesIvan Nitikin

The effect of ICT on franchise relationshipsClive Brooks

Key performance indicator disclosures by large UK private and public listed companiesAylwin Yafele

Exploring the critical factors of the successful implementation of Six Sigma approach: A case study of Ducab, UAEAhmed Al Sharif

Critical evaluation into the role of ethics in clothing purchase decisionJeffrey Bray

Locating the mediator within workplace discourse: Supporter of the status quo or humble ‘midwife’ of dialogue? Developing an alternative workplace mediation practiceRoger Seaman

Market organisation and the process of economic development: The case of the partially liberalised Ghanaian cocoa marketMichael Granleese

Value co-creation between SME suppliers and large customers in the UK organic food sectorIsaac Komo Ngugi

The relative information content of complementary and supplementary narrative commentary in UK interim reportsMartin Kyeyune

SMEs and the internet: Drivers of and barriers to e-engagementGeorge Downie

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The Bournemouth MBAThe courseThe MBA continues to lead as a prestigious and globally-recognised qualification for business professionals. The globalisation of business has produced a growing call for highly educated individuals who can operate successfully in the international arena. The demand for this traditional qualification remains high and there is a growing need from businesses and industries for a qualification that combines core MBA values with specialist sector knowledge.

The Bournemouth MBA presents the best of both worlds – a traditional approach through core business and management education, with a focus on personal and professional development, coupled with a choice of six industry specialisms (see below for details).

The Bournemouth MBA is designed to develop you into a stronger, highly-valued manager benefiting both your current and future employers. You will be joining a committed and dedicated team of academics and practitioners, who are geared to share their knowledge and experiences using practical methods, such as case study analysis and business simulations.

You will learn through lectures, workshops and guest speakers enabling you to graduate with transferable specialised skills and the ability to evaluate, influence and inform business decision-making.

Course contentCore units: Personal & Professional Development; Accounting & Financial Management; Contemporary Issues in the Global Business Environment; Strategic Applied Marketing; Performance Management & Analytics; Leadership & Organisational Behaviour; Strategic Management.

One specialism from: Entrepreneurial Management; Business Law & Intellectual Property; Advanced Marketing; Industrial Economics; Financial Services; Business in New Media Environments.

Option units: Consultancy; Research Project.

There may be an opportunity to undertake a short internship (subject to availability) as part of this course.

Focus on your futureThe Bournemouth MBA is more than just a qualification. A recent careers survey by the Association of MBAs revealed that, internationally, average earnings of those surveyed were 33% higher immediately after their MBA, 92% higher 3-5 years later, and 151% higher 6-10 years after graduation. With a median and mean salary of £64,000 and £73,000 respectively, an MBA is seen as a smart investment.

We produce high-quality graduates who now hold key positions in renowned companies such as JPMorgan, KPMG, IBM, Barclays, Mazars, Lush, the Crown Prosecution Service, Financial Times, Ogilvy, and Blake Lapthorn.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mbasf

Key FactsDelivered by:The Business School, Executive Business Centre,Lansdowne Campus

Accreditations:Some units are accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute

Duration:1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. Short internship opportunities available





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The coursePeople, networks, markets – they all require expert management. The difference between strong and poor management can often be the difference between success and failure for a company. That’s a lot of pressure on any manager’s shoulders, but empowering yourself with management theory, business skills and acumen, through this course, will ensure that you will be a successful, dynamic leader.

Business is a broad and fascinating subject with many different areas to specialise in. Those new to and practising in management will need a strong grasp of all areas of an organisation and how these networked departments work together in order to become a much-in-demand ‘chameleon’ of business.

This course is a combination of truly contemporary units and our internationally-rich culture provides a global perspective on management in practice.

Course contentManaging People; Marketing & Strategy; Contemporary Business Issues; Contemporary Issues in Management; Managing Relationships & Networks; Managing in Global Markets; Research Project.

Focus on your futureYou will leave this course equipped with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in a variety of management roles in both the public and private sectors.

The range of career opportunities available is wide and our graduates are in demand by key employers locally, nationally and internationally.

What they say“This course has a truly international focus for those who are looking for an introduction to management along with different areas to specialise in. It also supports skills and competencies that make graduates distinctive from the competition.”Dr. Christos Apostolakis, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msibmf


Duration:12–15 months


Start date:September (12 months)January (15 months)



If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components) or equivalent. See page 177

See also:MSc Management with Marketing (78)MSc Management with Human Resources (76)

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MSc Management with Human ResourcesThe courseWhether you are a recent graduate keen to continue your studies or a practitioner looking to further your career, this course will help you to develop a blend of specialist human resource (HR) and general management expertise. With the guidance of our expert academic team, you will develop the necessary skills and judgement to plan and manage HR strategies in both the public and the private sector.

Specialist units explore issues including employment relations and law and the development of people as a resource. These are complemented by core management units, which concentrate on the management of people, marketing and strategy, as well as contemporary issues within the business world.

You’ll complete this course having gained expert skills and a true appreciation of the vital role that HR plays within the wider context of an organisation. A part-time course is available for those already working in a business environment who wish to gain a qualification to underpin their professional development (see opposite).

Course contentManaging People; Marketing & Strategy; Contemporary Business Issues; Contemporary Employment & Legal Studies; People Resourcing & Development; Human Resource Practice & Theory; Research Project.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course will benefit from our excellent reputation when it comes to graduate employment rates, which are always well above the national average.

We are frequently rated amongst the top universities in the country for graduate employment by both The Guardian and Financial Times.

Our graduates are highly sought after and key employers utilise our active Placements & Careers Service to advertise graduate vacancies.

What they say“Firmly based on the principles of management, this course provides an opportunity to gain an understanding of the theory and practice of human resource management, which continues to be an area of crucial importance in economies around the world.”Dr Lois Farquharson, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msmhrf






Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above), in a relevant subject area. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


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The courseThis course is an exciting development for those working in a human resource management (HRM) role. It is has been approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people, and will enable HRM practitioners to gain the qualifications appropriate to professional membership of the CIPD.

The course is aimed at those working within HRM roles that are looking to study on a part-time basis. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with substantial knowledge of contemporary HRM theory and the ability to apply that knowledge to real-life situations. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma can also support an application for CIPD professional membership.

Course contentThe units cover core and contemporary areas of HRM: Leading, Managing & Developing People; Human Resource Management in Context; Developing Skills for Business Leadership; Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning; Managing Employment Relations; Employment Law; Resourcing & Talent Management; Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resource Perspective.

This degree is delivered in a way that means you can exit at three distinct points with a Postgraduate Certificate; Postgraduate Diploma; or Master’s degree.

Focus on your futureOur graduates are highly sought after and you will benefit from our excellent reputation for enhancing employability. You will develop an ideal blend of specialist human resource and generalist management expertise in order to stand out in the highly competitive HRM career market.

Human resources graduates are currently working in various roles, some of which include: Managing Director - HR Products Ltd; HR Advisor - Page HR; Senior HR Business Partner – AXA; HR Manager – SPS Print Group; Director – Workwise People Development; Chief Talent Officer – JWT.

What they say“Studying this course while working is an ideal way to enhance your professional development. With the guidance of our expert academic team, you will acquire the necessary skills and competence to plan and manage HR activities at both an operational and strategic level within both the public and private sector.”Dr Lois Farquharson, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mspdhrp


Accreditations:Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)

Duration:27 months

Delivery methods:Part-time



Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above), or completion of the Certificate in Personnel Practice or CIPD Intermediate Level qualification. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components) or equivalent. See page 177

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MSc Management with MarketingThe courseMarketing is arguably at the centre of all business activity. In a world where your brand sits among millions and where it seems your consumers would rather talk about you than to you, it is vital that marketing practitioners stay ahead of the game.

This course incorporates specialist units, which explore crucial, contemporary issues relating to today’s marketers, complemented by broader management units. This will develop your appreciation of the relationship between marketing and the wider sphere of the organisation and heighten the demand for your acumen within industry.

Today’s emphasis on new media marketing means that most marketers are not solely communicating with a local or even national market. Studying in an environment which brings together staff and students from all over the world will give you the edge in industry to be a future leader in your area of expertise.

Course contentManaging People; Marketing & Strategy; Contemporary Business Issues; Contemporary Issues in Marketing; Managing Relationships & Networks; Marketing Communications; Research Project.

Focus on your futureThe calibre of our graduates is widely recognised by employers and BU is frequently rated as one of the top academic centres for graduate employment in national polls.

Successful businesses are increasingly recognising the integral role that marketing plays in achieving objectives, and the MSc Management with Marketing has been developed in order to serve that industry need. Our graduates have gone on to find success with a variety of businesses within the service and consumer industries.

What they say“Marketing and management skills are a powerful combination in any business context. This course has been specifically designed to provide you with these skills and put you ahead of the game.”Dr Julie Robson MCIM, The Business School

The courseRetail is one of the largest sectors in the world economy. Large multi-national companies and smaller independent businesses are constantly evolving to attract customer spending.

In developed markets, the retail industry accounts for over 10% of total employment, and in every market around the world the industry is dynamic, challenging, and provides a wealth of diverse and challenging career opportunities. International retailing is an established element within retailing and the global marketplace, and the largest retailers within developed retail structures are increasingly international in their operations.

This course deals with the practical development and application of the key operational aspects of retailing, and will help you to understand the contemporary retail environment and examine topical issues related to retail management. You’ll learn from research-active, industry-experienced staff who publish groundbreaking research into retail management issues, as well as a range of guest speakers from industry.

You will develop analytical skills related to retail operations and the international retail environment by considering international retail development and understanding the academic debate surrounding international retail activity, with a view to putting this knowledge into practice. The units studied are all specifically tailored to the retail industry to give you an added advantage when finding employment.

Course contentBusiness Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Retail Marketing & Consumer Behaviour; Retail Business Development; Retail Principles & Practice; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureThere is a real demand for highly skilled retail managers, and a Master’s degree is increasingly seen as the entry qualification to many high-profile roles. We have been offering courses in this subject since 1989, so have a well-established reputation for excellence and a large alumni providing unrivalled contacts and opportunities through the industry.

Job roles can be varied, ranging from store-based management roles to head office-based roles in merchandise management, buying, supply chain management, marketing, finance, personnel and more.

What they say“The course was exactly designed and tailored to the dynamics of the contemporary retailing environment. It’s led by academics who have worked in industry, making the experience invaluable and inspirational.”Murat Satilmis, Graduate

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msmmf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msrmf

Key FactsDelivered by:School of Tourism, Talbot Campus

Duration:12-15 months. (2 years with work placement). Part-time option available


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CommunicationsMA Adaptation 82MA Literary Media 83MA Media & Communication 173

Communication is changing and our postgraduate degrees are changing with it.

Our courses combine the traditional academic study you would expect from a degree in English or communications with professional skills to equip you for a career in the cultural industries. We also have a number of writers in residence who will help you hone your own creative writing techniques.

Our innovative style departs from traditional approaches to literary study. Instead, we organise our courses around a number of contemporary themes and topics. Our degrees also provide opportunities to analyse narratives existing in a range of different media such as film, television, drama and the internet rather than being confined solely to the printed page. In other words, as well as departing from conventional historical approaches to the study of literature, our approach also de-privileges the idea of the literary text and considers it alongside the kinds of narrative that exist in other media. This gives our courses a distinctive contemporary flavour and equips graduates with the skills necessary for a future career in the cultural industries.

Whether you are seeking to enter a career in writing for the media directly after graduating, or are planning to use your Master’s degree as a bridge to further study at doctoral level, you will be taught by a combination of academic researchers and practising media industry professionals. Our staff are recognised leaders in their fields at both a national and international level. They use a range of practical assessment techniques, giving you the chance to develop your theoretical skills through academic study and then go on and apply those skills in a range of practical situations. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application is vital in ensuring that the contents of our courses are up-to-date and relevant in today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing cultural industries.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in communications, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


News about nanotechnology: A longitudinal framing analysis of newspaper reporting on nanotechnologyShelley Thompson

Conditions of time and space: A re-enactment experiment with the British TV series Doctor WhoAndrew Ireland

Emotion-driven interactive storytellingHuiwen Zhao

What’s in a word? The discursive construction of creativityMark Readman

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MA AdaptationThe courseAdaptation is a unique opportunity to study English and communication at Master’s level. It combines literary analysis with cultural criticism, creative writing and new media storytelling with a modern and contemporary focus. The course looks at the creative process of moving between different art forms or media and enables you to develop your skills in analysing that process. You will study critical and theoretical approaches to adaptation with a dual emphasis on textual analysis and the material production of particular adaptations.

By focusing on the theory and practice of adaptation, the course takes a more dynamic approach to the study of literature and culture than has traditionally been provided at other universities. It departs from traditional, period-based approaches to literary study and is organised instead around a number of critical themes and topics. It also provides opportunities to analyse narratives existing in a range of different media such as film, television, drama and the internet, rather than being confined solely to the printed page. In other words, as well as departing from conventional historical approaches to the study of literature, the course also de-privileges the literary text and considers it alongside the kinds of narrative that exist in other media. While studying the course, you will develop your skills in cultural criticism, evaluation, analysis and communication. There are also strong opportunities for the development of creative writing throughout the course and the chance to develop an original piece of creative work as the final project.

The course is delivered by a combination of academic researchers and practising media industry professionals. Our academic researchers map their areas of expertise onto their teaching and are renowned at both national and international level. Their high level of research specialism is complemented by the high number of industry links we have in the form of published authors, an annual writer in residence, publishers, producers, scriptwriters and journalists. This balance enables us to offer students a special blend of academic rigour and real professional skills.

Course contentContemporary Approaches to Adaptation; Markets and Audiences; Interactive Storytelling Adapting the Classics; Transgressive Adaptation; Narrating Identities; Major Project.

Focus on your futureThere is a range of careers open to graduates from this degree: Scriptwriting, broadcasting, publishing, law, librarianship, information management, print journalism, radio production, the charity sector, corporate communications, and teaching. For many students this course will also provide a route from BA to PhD level study.

The courseMA Literary Media enables students to combine the skills of literary analysis developed during an undergraduate degree with a series of new theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of English in a range of different media. It invites students to explore the proposition that literature exists in a number of different forms, from film to print fiction, and from the internet to television. In other words, the course de-privileges the idea of the printed text and considers it alongside the kinds of narrative that exist in other media.

Most Master’s degrees take a traditional, period-based approach to literary study. Literary Media is innovative because it departs from these conventional historical approaches and organises study around a number of important themes and theoretical questions. For example, it raises conceptual questions about how we define literature and culture and what ideological issues are raised by doing so. It gives you a chance to consider how a literary canon can be created or contested, and explores what value judgements are made in the process. Notions of censorship, conformity, transgression and innovation are explored alongside a theoretical consideration of the material and institutional contexts in which culture is produced.

Our members of staff boast leading national and international scholars in the fields of modern and contemporary literature, media studies, cultural studies and new media writing. In addition, The Media School has a number of practising media professionals whose experience of working within the media industries complements the academic expertise of our researchers. This combination of academic rigour with professional practice is ideally suited to helping you develop transferable skills during your Master’s degree.

Course contentCultures and Materialities; Markets and Audiences; Interactive Storytelling; Narrating Identities; Mediating the Nation; Literature and Controversy; Major Project.

Focus on your futureThere is a range of careers open to graduates from this degree: Scriptwriting, Broadcasting, Publishing, Law, Librarianship, Information Management, Print Journalism, Radio Production, the Charity Sector, Corporate Communications and Teaching. In addition, for many students this programme will provide the academic grounding and research skills necessary to go on and undertake further study at PhD level.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maaf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/malmf







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above)


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ComputingMSc Enterprise Information Systems 86MSc Information Technology 87MSc Applied Data Analytics 89

Our long-established computing courses are well-recognised within the industry for producing graduates with the skills employers need.

We have offered technology and computing courses for over 20 years, but we are not satisfied with longevity as a measure of our credibility. We believe that by investing in our technical facilities and attracting leading academics we can deliver cutting-edge, industry-recognised courses. As well as gaining specialist knowledge while studying with us, you will gain transferable skills that can boost your employability.

Research is at the heart of our academic infrastructure. Your learning experience will be enhanced by our understanding of best practice in commercial computing and the rigorous methods that we adopt to emphasise value and differential competitive advantage. We understand that technological environments rapidly evolve; the work of our active research centres is geared to progressive technologies, which helps keep our degrees at the forefront of theory and practice.

Our research in the area of software systems has a number of focuses, including requirements engineering, software modelling (particularly model-driven development), global software development, networking and data mining. We have recently completed a very successful European Commission funded project on model-driven development. Additionally, we have research funded by Bosch to develop object-oriented modelling tools for automotive software engineering. We work closely with regional partners, e.g. through knowledge transfer partnerships; current projects include software re-engineering and methods for rich internet technologies.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in computing, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Investigation of a wireless network of a multi-channel FES system and sensorsChoukri Mecheraoui

Enabling collaborative modelling for a multi-site model-driven software development approach for electronic control unitsFrank Grimm

Machine learning for network-based intrusion detection. An investigation into discrepancies in findings with the KDD Cup ‘99 data set and multi-objective evolution of neural network classifier ensembles for imbalanced dataVegard Engen

Physically inspired methods and development of data-driven predictive systemsMarcin Budka

Data mining and database systems: Integrating conceptual clustering with a relational database management systemKonstantina Lepinioto

The derivation of a pragmatic requirements framework for web developmentSheridan Paula Jeary

Placement and routing for reconfigurable systemsStepien Piotr

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MSc Enterprise Information SystemsThe courseThis course will equip you with the advanced principles and technical skills needed to be effective as an analyst, designer, developer and manager of effective, state-of-the-art, enterprise-level software systems. It is ideal for computing/IT and science or engineering graduates of good standing, as well as being suitable for experienced software systems engineering professionals looking to update or expand their knowledge into large-scale, complex software systems engineering.

The course combines advanced theory that is learned in lectures combined with seminars that link both existing and newly learned knowledge into the ability to put them into practice. Topics range from enterprise information systems through to web systems, mobile & pervasive technology and business intelligence complemented with research methods, innovation and entrepreneurial topics.

Course contentEnterprise Information Systems; IT Management; Usability Engineering; Business Intelligence; Mobile, Wireless & Pervasive Technology; Web Systems; Process Oriented Requirements Engineering; Research Methods & Professional Issues; Individual Masters Project; Optional One-year Placement in Commerce/Industry.

Focus on your futureThe optional placement that is available as part of this course gives you invaluable first-hand industry experience. It can help you to make informed decisions about your career path, as well as enhancing your employment prospects. Alternatively, should you wish to continue your education further, BU has offered over 100 PhD studentships in the past couple of years. This commitment will continue in the future, with more funded research opportunities offered in a host of different areas. To find out more, visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-scholarships

What they say“This course exposes students to very advanced research that is state-of-the-art in enterprise information systems, as well as appealing to practitioners in the profession.”Dr Reza Sahandi, Associate Dean, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

The courseThis course is typically suited to those with some experience of IT, but with a first degree in a non-computing discipline. It provides graduates with the IT qualifications needed to make computing a part of their profession.

As a graduate of MSc Information Technology, you will understand IT from a business perspective, be able to create a systems view of system development, and be able to implement business IT systems.

The course focuses on innovative IT design solutions that solve business problems. You will learn about business analysis and modelling, as well as the extent to which enterprise modelling informs the construction of system software, including specifications and designs. You will learn enterprise and business-oriented approaches to computing, such as database programming and web systems development. You learn how business and users drive the design of computing solutions, and how those solutions in turn bring the business competitive advantage. An optional 12-month work placement is available where you have the opportunity to put your newly acquired skills into practice in a real-life environment.

Course contentDatabase Design & Development; IT Management; Usability Engineering; Process Oriented Requirements Engineering; Web Systems; Research Methods & Professional Issues; Individual Master’s Project; Enterprise Information Systems; Business Intelligence; Mobile, Wireless & Pervasive Technology; Optional One-year placement.

Focus on your futureThe majority of our graduates find employment within a few months after finishing the course, with many going on to work alongside IT professionals for major brands like IBM, Research-in-Motion,or SMEs.

What they say“The students appreciate the emphasis the course places on the development of business systems and the balance this gives to the study of development technologies.”Professor Keith Phalp, Associate Dean for Computing and Informatics, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mseisf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msitf


Duration:1 year full-time (2 years with optional work placement), 2 years part-time






Relevant subjects:Scientific or numerate subject


See also:MSc Enterprise Information Systems (86)MSc Applied Data Analytics (89)







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above). Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. Development experience required

Relevant subjects:Computing


See also:MSc Information Technology (87)MSc Applied Data Analytics (89)

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The courseIt has never been easier for organisations and businesses to generate or acquire data about their customers, rivals, industry sector and staff, and the amount gathered is growing at an unprecedented rate. The challenge that they now face is no longer how to gather data, but how to use it effectively and efficiently – which is where this course comes in.

Website tracking, loyalty programmes, industrial process monitoring, medical records and the like are cheap and easy ways to gather data, but graduates from this course will know how to use it to its full potential, extracting the kind of knowledge and information that can give future employers a competitive edge through optimised resources and business practices.

You will learn through a mix of hands-on content and lectures from experts in the field, and will benefit further from a collaboration with the SAS Institute, providing leading business analytics software and services since 1976. This partnership means that you will not only excel in solving complex data science-related challenges, but will also have a working knowledge of the latest tools, including SAS products. Even better, you’ll have the unique opportunity to prepare for SAS certification thanks to the topics covered as part of this degree, another way in which this qualification can open doors for you career-wise.

Course contentMandatory units: Data Mining & Analytic Technologies; Advanced Data Management; Research Methods & Professional Issues; Individual Masters Project;

Optional units (choose three from the following): Business Intelligence Analytics for Data Streams; Web Mining & Analytics; Big Data & Cloud Computing; SAS Programming.

Focus on your futureThis course provides an excellent opportunity to enter the dynamic and expanding area of predictive analytics and data science, making you an attractive and valuable asset to employers. The cross-disciplinary nature of the course will prepare you for work in roles such as data analyst, business intelligence, data manager or intelligent data analysis researcher.

Our taught units are informed by our research, and we currently conduct that research in partnership with companies including British Telecommunications (BT), Lufthansa Systems, Evonik Industries, Screwfix Direct and the NHS. As a student, you will have the opportunity to be involved in research projects as part of your studies.

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MSc Biodiversity Conservation 92MSc Green Economy 93Short courses in Conservation Ecology & Environmental Change 95

Our fantastic location, combined with our reputation for excellence in this field, makes BU the ideal place to study.

Courses are delivered by the Conservation Ecology & Environmental Sciences Group, a multi-disciplinary research team including geographers and ecologists and environmental scientists. They have specialist interests including the ecology of plants, animals, microorganisms and parasites, in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments, as well as cross-cutting research in ecosystem services and sustainability. Their research supports policy development and implementation, and they have strong links with conservation practitioners and policy makers locally, regionally and internationally.

Our courses have a socio-political dimension as well as a scientific base to allow our graduates to make a difference in environmental management. Our courses are supported by a comprehensive range of technical and scientific facilities, including dedicated research and high specification analytical laboratories, survey and geophysical equipment, GIS

and spatial information suite, a cartographic studio and a dedicated postgraduate student computer laboratory. Field-based teaching capitalises on our location within a biodiversity hotspot.

Our academics have a wide network of links at local and international level providing placement opportunities and employment leads with organisations including the IUCN, UNEP, UNESCO, FAO, WWF and Conservation International.

Our alumni have moved on to a variety of specialised and rewarding careers with a range of organisations active in environmental conservation, such as Birdlife International, Natural England and the Wildlife Trusts.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in conservation ecology or environmental sciences, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Factors affecting the growth and recruitment of cyprinid populations of the river Wensum, eastern England, with special reference to roach Helen Beardsley

Habitat modelling and the ecology of the Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris)Richard Broughton

Prediction of ecological impacts on temperate freshwater ecosystems arising from climate change and non-native species introductionsKatja Sievers

Behavioural causes and ecological consequences of size dimorphism in apex predatorsMarina Nyquvist

Swan-plant interactions in a chalk river catchmentKevin Wood

An investigation into the successful establishment of a hay meadow community on a clay-capped landfillLindsay Carrington

Validation and application of the MERIS terrestrial Chlorophyll indexSamuel Almond

Archaeological geophysical prospection in peatland environmentsKayt Armstrong

Impacts of environmental change on ecological communitiesSally Keith

The foraging behaviour of granivorous Birds: A Mechanistic PerspectiveDavid Baker

A critical evaluation of the application of marine citizenship in sustainable marine management in the UKEmma McKinley

Community participation in local decision-making in protected areas: The case of the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, EnglandDenise Hewlett

The interaction of Sika deer (Cervus nippon Temminck 1838) with lowland heath mosaicsAntonio Uzal Fernandez

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MSc Biodiversity ConservationThe courseWe are living in the midst of a global biodiversity crisis, making the conservation of biodiversity one of the major challenges facing humanity. This means there is a growing need for skilled professionals in biodiversity conservation and environmental management. Those professionals need to possess a wide range of skills including biodiversity assessment, site survey, site management, environmental monitoring, spatial information systems and IT, as well as knowledge of the relevant ecological principles and regulatory frameworks. They must also be able to communicate effectively at all levels with a variety of groups, from government agencies and professional bodies to local interest groups and members of the public. This course is designed to equip both recent graduates and experienced practitioners with these vital skills.

Our teaching staff are specialists in biodiversity conservation. They research conservation issues, both nationally and internationally in a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

We are in an excellent location for learning about environmental conservation and management. Situated on the Dorset coast, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we are within easy reach of outstanding environments of global importance for conservation including the Wessex Downs, the Dorset Heaths, Poole Harbour and the New Forest. Dorset is one of the most diverse counties in Britain for many groups of organisms, including plants, reptiles, insects and birds, and provides excellent opportunities for field-based learning.

Course contentCore units: Research Project; Field Ecology Skills; Frontiers in Biodiversity Science; Nature Conservation Management; Career Development in Biodiversity & Conservation.

Option units (choose three of the following): Geographical Information Systems; Quantitative Ecology; Past Environmental Change; Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

Focus on your futureThis course will prepare you for a career in both the commercial and statutory environmental sector. Its strong emphasis on core skills in environmental practice will give you a real edge when it comes to finding employment. After completing the course, you will not only have expertise in the subject, but you will also have the ability to apply that knowledge to the profession.

What they say“BU is an excellent location to study biodiversity. There are world-class habitats nearby, as well as opportunities to capitalise on the overseas collaborations. We look forward to welcoming you to the course.”Kathy Hodder, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThe development of a green economy, or an economy that is environmentally sustainable, has become a political and socio-economic imperative. Key drivers include the need to reduce carbon emissions, overexploitation of resources and widespread environmental degradation. The future of society depends on increasing the sustainability of its activities, and making the transition to a green economy. However, this represents a substantial challenge, particularly in the current era of rapid environmental and socio-economic change.

This course seeks to provide the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement these in practice.

In keeping with the ethos of the course, it is delivered via distance learning to minimise its environmental impact. You can study this course from anywhere in the world, supported by a high-quality virtual learning environment and through electronic communication with staff and researchers at BU. You will also interact with other students as members of a virtual learning community.

Course contentCore units: Frontiers of Sustainability Science; Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services; Carbon Management; Green Technology & Renewable Energy; Sustainable Development in Practice; Environment Law & Social Justice.

Option units (choose one of the following): Research Project; Extended Professional Placement.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course will be well placed to secure employment in a variety of organisations. The fundamentals of the green economy are relevant to all potential employers, and many organisations need to improve the sustainability of their operations (for example, by reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, reducing their ecological footprint, or obtaining materials from sustainable sources). In addition, there are an increasing number of organisations and businesses that explicitly focus on the green economy, including producers of renewable energy, carbon management advisors, green technologists, environmental impact assessors and ecotourism operators.

What they say“We believe that this unique course will help students make a real difference in the world, by helping them to identify how the environmental, local and economic challenges currently facing society might be addressed.”Professor Adrian Newton, Course Co-ordinator

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Relevant subjects:Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology


See also:MSc Biodiversity Conservation (92) MSc Applied Sciences by Research (66)








Relevant subjects:Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Earth and Geographical Sciences


See also:MSc Green Economy (93) MSc Applied Sciences by Research (66)

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Focus on your futureThe short courses offered by the School of Applied Sciences have been specifically designed to strengthen your CV and increase your skills base, employability and experience. Most of our short courses have a practical element, whether it is lab based or out in the field, adding context to theory through real-life practical examples. They are delivered by leading academics at the forefront of their scientific fields.

Take three courses and gain a Postgraduate Certificate in:• BiodiversityConservation

• GreenEconomy

In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you take an additional two courses (with the academic assessments) from the relevant pathway, you can be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate.

If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).


Accredited short courses• NatureConservationManagement

• FrontiersinBiodiversityScience

• CareerDevelopmentinBiodiversity&Conservation

• QuantitativeEcology

• PastEnvironmentalChange

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• FieldEcologySkills

• CarbonManagement

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• SustainableDevelopmentinPractice

• GreenTechnology&RenewableEnergy

• Biodiversity&EcosystemServices

• EnvironmentalLaw&SocialJustice

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• IntroductiontoStatisticsinR

• AgentBasedModelling(ABM)Techniques

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Design & EngineeringMSc Design Engineering 98MSc Engineering Design Innovation (part-time) 99MSc Engineering Project Management 100MA Product Design Management 101MSc Product Design 102MA Industrial Design 103

As one of the first institutions to offer design courses in the UK, Design & Engineering at BU is well established, with research-active staff and state-of-the-art facilities available to help students realise their potential.

Studying a postgraduate-level design course with us can enhance your career prospects and improve your performance at work. Our courses are tailored to meet industry requirements and to enhance the skills and career prospects of practising engineers and designers. We attract students from across the world and this provides for an international student experience that has been commended by external commentators.

Whilst the duration of the full-time course is normally one year, you have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement following successful completion of the taught units. Block delivery of taught units gives you the flexibility to work and study at the same time.

Your experience of studying with us will be enhanced and informed by our research in design, which gives us an in-depth understanding of the influences that the changing technological environment and sustainability agenda have on design practices. Underpinned by research in the areas of sustainable design and design simulation, our courses will equip you to deal not only with today’s design issues, but also those of the future.

As well as achieving success with commercial projects, the work of our academics is recognised and rewarded by external bodies.

Course Listing

If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in design or engineering, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Virtual Reality-based upper extremity stroke rehabilitation systemPrashant Prashun

Embedding requirements within the model driven architectureAli Fouad

Tribological assessment of oil condition sensors for marine launching equipmentAngel Torres Perez

Sustainable design and durability of domestic micro combined heat and power scroll expander systemsIakovos Tzanakis

Wireless remote patient monitoring on general hospital wardsYuanlong Liu

Surface response of ceramics subject to erosive wearGonzalo Garcia Atance-Fajto

Rolling contact fatigue of silicon nitrideWei Wang

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The courseIf you want to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng) then this course is an ideal place to start. Master’s degrees, accredited by a professional institution such as the Institution of Engineering Designers, are a pre-requisite for most chartered engineers.

The course will help you to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials, manufacturing processes and their limitations. You will apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering design, while the research you will undertake as part of your individual Master’s project will give you the chance to explore an area of particular interest to you in greater depth. You will also become fully aware of the enterprise and business-driven aspects of design.

An optional 12-month practical placement is available, giving you the opportunity to put your newly acquired skills into practice in a real-life environment.

Throughout this course units are taught intensively, usually over 4.5 days, with assessment normally taking place 5-6 weeks after the delivery of the unit.

In addition to the accredited Master’s you would need an appropriate Incorporated Engineer (IEng) accredited degree to meet the Engineering Council registration requirements for your future application to become a Chartered Engineer. However, those who do not have an accredited degree are welcome onto the course. Your accreditation status will be confirmed as part of the application process.

Course contentApplied Maths for Designers; Materials Failure & Prevention; Design Simulation; Group Project; Business Innovation & Enterprise; Research Methods; Individual Master’s Project; Optional one-year industrial placement.

Focus on your futureThis course is ideal if you are working, or looking to work, in engineering and/or design industry research and development departments across the world. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Augusta Westland Helicopters and Scuderia Toro Rosso (Formula 1 Team).

What they say“Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and CEng accreditation confirms that this is a professional, internationally recognised course that will enhance the graduates’ employability in the design field.”Dr Philip Sewell, Design Framework Leader, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

The courseThis course is for graduate designers who are in full-time employment and wish to enhance their skills/knowledge/experience to gain the internationally recognised title of Chartered Engineer (CEng), but who do not currently meet the academic requirements. It is generally accepted that professionals holding CEng status benefit from significantly improved career prospects compared to their peers.

Your learning will be delivered in intensive blocks so you won’t find yourself having to take regular time out of your busy working week to juggle study and your career; instead you will be able to devote all of your attention to your studies for around a week at a time. Not only does this help you to study more effectively, it also means less disruption for your employer.

The aim of this course is to develop your skills to enable you to initiate, research, plan, conduct and report on innovative engineering design problems.

You will develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials, manufacturing processes and their limitations. You will apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in engineering design.

The course has an extended project element which is primarily research-led, involving an innovative engineering design exercise relating to your employment.

You will need an appropriate Incorporated Engineer (IEng) accredited degree or equivalent experience to study this course.

Course contentApplied Maths for Designers; Materials Failure & Prevention; Research Methods; Extended Master’s Project.

Focus on your futureThis course is ideal if you are working, or looking to work, in engineering and/or design industry research and development departments across the world. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Augusta Westland Helicopters and Scuderia Toro Rosso (Formula 1 Team).

What they say“A Chartered Engineer is highly regarded in the engineering field, has a greater influence within their organisation and their pay compares favourably with non-registered engineers. Studying this course while working is an ideal way to gain chartered engineer status.”Dr Philip Sewell, Design Framework Leader, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msdef www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msedip


Accreditations:Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Engineering Council

Duration:2.5 years part-time


Start date:January

Tuition fees:Please see website for details

Entry requirements:A good IEng-accredited Honours degree or academic qualifications that have been approved at IEng level through the IED Education Training Committee or equivalent. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


See also:MSc Design Engineering (98)MSc Engineering Project Management (100)


Accreditations:Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Engineering Council






Entry requirements:A good IEng accredited Honours degree or academic qualifications that have been approved at IEng level through the IED Education and Training Committee or equivalent. Completion of the BU Master’s Bridging Programme required for BSc (Hons) Product Design students


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MSc Engineering Project Management MA Product Design ManagementThe courseIn recent years there have been significant developments in the philosophies, methods and tools for planning and executing projects. These developments are particularly important to industries engaged in developing new products, systems or capabilities.

The course is designed to provide industry with graduates who understand and can employ modern engineering management and technical tools, and are able to spearhead and manage the development of new products and engineering projects. If you are a graduate who is involved in the engineering design and manufacturing sectors, the course will be of particular relevance.

Over the years, the course has proven to be popular with those aspiring to positions in project management. You can attend on a part-time or full-time basis.

You will acquire a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge, including an understanding of project management methods and applications, and will be able to employ them in the planning and execution of engineering projects. You will also be fully aware of a range of modern engineering design methods and tools available and learn to employ those appropriate to the needs of your chosen industry.



Course contentProject Management; Technology Transfer; Design Management; Competitive Product Development; Business Innovation & Enterprise; Research Methods; Individual Master’s Project.

Focus on your futureProject managers are in demand in a wide variety of companies all over the world. This can include a number of settings, working with all kinds of projects. The course will enable you to work effectively with a small group of customers, as well as major, established brands.

What they say“The course aims to develop evaluation of alternative approaches to situations or issues that occur when managing a project. Additionally, the vital (often overlooked) people management issues are addressed.”Dr Tania Humphries-Smith, Associate Dean, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

The courseThis course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the key issues involved in modern product design management. Through intense study and practical experience, you will meet the requirements of the design community for a more contemporary MA award that focuses on the management of design. The course covers product development at both ends – from initial brief and research, through to manufacture – ensuring you have a fully rounded knowledge of the design process.

We pride ourselves on the fact that this course appeals to design organisations, as well as engineering employers. If you hold a first degree, or equivalent qualification, in a design-related field then the MA Product Design Management could well be for you. Our aim is to enhance your existing skills and abilities by developing a systematic approach to design and the decision-making process. You will then be prepared for a senior role in your organisation.

This course has been designed to give an understanding of the key issues involved in modern product design management. A key part is providing the understanding of sustainability issues as well as relevant business models for competitive product development.


Throughout this course units are taught intensively, usually over 4.5 days, with assessment normally taking place 5-6 weeks after the delivery of the unit. An optional 40-week placement forms part of the course.

Course contentResearch Methods; Business Innovation & Enterprise; Design Management; Project Management; Competitive Product Development; Design for Waste Minimisation; Individual Master’s Project; Optional one-year industrial placement.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course will find employment in product design, development and manufacturing industries. Our experience has shown that design managers need to have a combination of technical knowledge and managerial skills, which this course provides. With a combination of these skills, there are opportunities for career progression in many fields.

What they say“The postgraduate design taught degrees at BU are aimed at meeting the needs of industry, which is increasingly seeking to employ highly qualified individuals.”Dr Tania Humphries-Smith, Associate Dean, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

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Relevant subjects:Design, Engineering


See also:MSc Product Design (102)







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above), typically in product design or engineering discipline. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


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MSc Product DesignThe courseThis course will equip you with the skills to become a professional product designer, using cutting-edge analysis methods as well as employing business and commercial expertise for use in a competitive environment. You will also be able to spearhead and manage projects appropriate to the design and manufacturing industries.

You will realise design solutions using advanced computer-aided design and analysis tools, be able to design for human interaction through applied ergonomic research and knowledge, and become fully aware of the enterprise and business-driven aspects of new product designs. You will also manage, document and communicate project plans and results.



Course contentProject Management; Design Interaction; Design for Waste Minimisation; Design Simulation; Business Innovation & Enterprise; Research Methods; Individual Master’s Project, Optional one-year industry placement.

Focus on your futureAs with all BU courses, this Master’s degree has been developed with the needs of employers and graduates in mind. The course will enable you to begin your career as a product designer with the design, management and business skills that will make a real difference to your employers. You will find that the skills and experience you gain on this course will prepare you for a career in product development in an industrial environment.

What they say“This course is ideal not only for recent graduates but also for those returning to education after several years’ employment. It provides an ideal opportunity to develop their skills further within the profession of product design.”Dr Philip Sewell, Design Framework Leader, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

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MA Industrial DesignThe courseThis course will enrich your design experience and focus you to become successful in your creative design future. You may have a background in industrial, product or engineering design or from the field of art and design.

You will have aspiration to the intellectual issues in creative design and a desire to explore and develop design philosophies and integrate these into the embodiment of design form. You will have a passion for creative design that will include interest in: aesthetics and design interaction; design management; design research; commercial design business; global design sustainability; and creative design process and methods. You will be prepared for learning and developing techniques for researching, managing and directing the creative design process and methodology.

An optional 12-month practical placement is available, giving you the opportunity to put your newly acquired skills into practice in a real-life environment. Throughout this course units are taught intensively, usually over 4.5 days, with assessment normally taking place 5-6 weeks after the delivery of the unit.

Course contentDesign Aesthetics; Design Interaction; Design Management; Business Innovation & Enterprise; Design for Waste Minimisation; Research Methods; Individual Master’s Project, Optional one-year industry placement.

Focus on your futureThe course prepares you for the creative industries, to become strategic with your visionary approach, capable of formulating inspired, creative designs based upon sound design strategy and research methodology. You will be able to lead the creative design direction with flair and precision, to provide successful designs through discerning analysis and synthesis of human needs and design form. You may come from, or have a wish to enter a broad and diverse range of creative design industries: from graphics and packaging; to product and furniture; to transport and spatial design.

What they say“This course allows the student to focus on a particular area of design they are interested in. The skills gained from this course will make the student employable in a wide range of industries.”Dr Philip Sewell, Design & Engineering Framework Leader, School of Design, Engineering & Computing

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FinanceMSc International Business Finance 106MA International Business with Economics 107MSc Finance with Risk Management 109

As more and more businesses trade internationally, there is growing demand for individuals with the core competencies and technical skills in finance to enable them to succeed.

Our Finance courses are industry focused and the end result is the success of our graduates, who hold key positions in global companies such as KPMG, IBM and Barclays, amongst others.

We have long-standing relationships with professional bodies including JP Morgan, Santander and The Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.

We bring together researchers and practitioners with overlapping interests in financial reporting, auditing, financial regulation, corporate governance, international and environmental taxation, enterprise risk management, performance measurement, and factors affecting the small and medium-sized enterprise sector.

Our overriding aim is to enhance the employability of our graduates utilising our links with the industry at local, national and international levels. We offer quality education in both theoretical and practical contexts.

Our expert analysis and opinion regularly appears in the mainstream media, with our academics contributing to The Guardian, The Independent, Financial Times, BBC Radio and Sky News. Our academics also regularly speak at government conferences and contribute to European Parliament panels.

Course Listing

If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in finance, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research


Owner-occupied housing taxation: An equity evaluation of UK and US Tax systemsPhyllis Alexander

Pension accounting: A study of value relevance and the perception of decision usefulness in the UKDr Alan Kirkpatrick

Perception of petroleum profits tax compliance in NigeriaBabatunde Oremade

Service quality of English Islamic banksNajat Abdullrahim

Publishing delay and the usefulness of annual reports in LibyaZuhir Dardor

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MSc International Business FinanceThe courseThe ability to understand and anticipate financial influences on business is critical for any organisation’s success in our increasingly complex international and multi-cultural world. Opportunities in international business are opening up every day, and graduates with the financial skills and knowledge needed to operate at a global level are in increasing demand.

Successful graduates will develop a thorough understanding of the financial, legal and economic context of international business. In the second stage of the course, you will study the management and minimisation of the worldwide tax liabilities of multi-national groups. Furthermore, you will analyse the theories of international finance and their relevance to business while learning to evaluate practices of global investment management.

This course will enable you to gain key technical, analytical and decision-making skills, as well as develop the personal skills needed for success in any career: effective team work, objective analysis, and communication.

Course contentFinancial Reporting & Analysis; Business & Finance Economics; Contemporary Business Issues; International Taxation; International Financial Management; International Investment Management; Research Project.

Focus on your futureWith international trade increasing, there is a growing demand for people with certain key skills – particularly in accounting, finance and marketing.

The Business School has excellent graduate employment rates, which are always well above the national average, as our graduates are highly marketable.

Bournemouth University is frequently rated among the top universities in the UK for graduate employment by both The Guardian and Financial Times.

What they say“This course prepares you for career opportunities in banking, insurance, investment and a wide range of corporate functions. It’s not for the faint-hearted, as it’s mathematically based and requires analytical skills and the ability to get behind the numbers. Careers in finance can pay well, can be fun, involve travel and meeting people and are found in developed, emerging and pre-emerging economies. But bear in mind that a central part of finance is risk: do you have the drive and determination to cope?”Dr Geoff Willcocks, The Business School

The courseThis course has been developed with two key features in mind: the development of a strong capability in economics and finance, and the ability to apply the acquired skills in practice. An understanding of the financial and economic environment in which businesses operate is essential for strategic decision-making in any organisation.

The business environment is increasingly global and organisations struggle to keep pace with the associated challenges. Even if you’re not trained as a finance expert or a specialist economist, a firm grounding in these areas is an increasingly key advantage for middle and senior management.

Evidence suggests that employers are, more than ever, keenly aware of the importance of a good understanding of finance and economics, particularly when this is combined with the ability to apply these skills in practical situations.

This course will enable you to understand the key developments and skills required to work effectively in the financial sector.

Course contentFinancial Reporting & Analysis; Business & Finance Economics; Contemporary Business Issues; International Financial Management; Global Economic Challenges; Economic Development & Integration; Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the global financial sector. Our graduates are in high demand with exciting career paths, which include jobs in the financial capitals of the world.

What they say“No prior background in either business or economics is required for this course and our students have commented that it has enabled them to see business and economic issues from a new perspective; to be able to go beyond the superficial. This is particularly important as today’s complex financial world requires managers to have a broad appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of finance and economics.”Professor Allan Webster, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msibff www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maibef






Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above). Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work. Professionally qualified accountants may be considered for direct entry onto stage 2 of the course


See also:MSc International Business Finance (106)MSc Finance with Risk Management (109)








See also:MA International Business with Economics (107)MSc Finance with Risk Management (109)

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The courseThere is a significant demand for qualified graduates in risk management. The recent financial crisis has emphasised the increased role that risk management plays in the survival of organisations. Whatever the level of your employment, expertise in risk management can help a business succeed.

The course covers risk from an interdisciplinary perspective, beyond its traditional boundaries. Various topics are covered, including financial, investment, operational and regulatory risk. The aim of the course is to help you to build a career as a risk management expert with the right combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Your learning experience will be enriched by guest lectures from leading risk practitioners from a wide range of companies, including regulators and rating agencies who recognise the significance of risk management.

On completion of the course, you will be a risk expert with the ability to understand, measure and manage organisational risk. Your analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills will also have been greatly enhanced.

Course contentFinancial Reporting & Analysis; Business & Finance Economics; Contemporary Business Issues; International Investment Management; Enterprise Risk Management; Governance & Ethics; Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis course is ideal if you work or intend to work in banking, insurance, manufacturing, or risk management. It will also prove invaluable to aspiring senior managers and business owners.

What they say“The process of measuring, monitoring and controlling risk is of paramount importance in finance as it is a key determinant of the performance of a firm, especially in the current volatile economic environment. This course is designed to provide the analytical frameworks and measurement and control techniques, which will be of benefit to those developing a career in modern risk management.”Dr. Davide Secchi, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msfrmf


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“The course was in-depth, challenging and highly interesting. The lecturers and guest lecturers have a wealth of knowledge and experience behind them and are always open for debate and questions.”Alexander Addis, MSc Finance with Risk Management graduate


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Forensic & Biological SciencesMSc Forensic Toxicology by Research 112MSc Forensic Archaeology 113MSc Forensic Osteology 114MSc Biological Anthropology 115Short courses in Forensic Science & Biological Sciences 117MSc Applied Sciences by Research 66MSc Archaeological Practice 67MSc Osteoarchaeology 68MSc Maritime Archaeology 69

Outstanding academics supported by excellent facilities make BU the natural choice for studying Forensic & Biological Sciences.

The Forensic & Biological Sciences Group undertakes ground-breaking research in the fields of molecular biology, forensic toxicology, forensic archaeology, forensic anthropology, law, crime scene investigations, biological anthropology, osteoarchaeology and primatology, and is a leading authority in publications in these subjects.

Our courses are taught by internationally recognised scientists and visiting lecturers who are experienced practitioners. This specialist knowledge filters through into our taught degrees and influences policies and research worldwide. The international professional networks we have established benefit our students. You have the opportunity to experience research abroad and be introduced to future employers through your supervisors.

Academics and postgraduate students have worked in a variety of forensic casework arenas,

from the discovery and repatriation of remains from war graves to providing evidence for the prosecution of war criminals at The Hague.

We are proud that many of our undergraduate students stay on to study postgraduate courses and achieve international recognition by presenting their work at major scientific conferences. Just one example is PhD student Hannah Bunten, who was awarded the prize for best student research paper by the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (USA).

All courses are supported by a wide range of technical and scientific facilities. These include dedicated research and high specification analytical laboratories, a recently expanded osteological laboratory and ever-expanding skeletal collections, survey and geophysical equipment, GIS and spatial information suite, a cartographic studio and a crime scene training facility used for Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) education.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in forensic or biological sciences, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


The distribution of opiates, cocaine and their metabolites in skeletal muscle tissue and vitreous humour as an aid to post-mortem toxicological interpretationKelly-Ann Rees

An industrial revolution for fingerprint science? The impact of cognition and human factors on fingerprint examiners: Implications for the use of fingerprint examiner expertise and administration within law enforcementDavid Charlton

Exploring the role of Mu Opioid Receptor (OPRM1) and CYP2B6 gene variations for methadone pharmacogenomics. Can these variations be used to advance toxicological interpretation post-mortem?Hannah Bunten

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MSc Forensic Toxicology by ResearchThe courseToxicology is the study of drugs and poisons and is an expanding area offering a wide range of career options. Forensic toxicology is the application of the subject to questions that arise in judicial proceedings and includes a wide range of cases from drugs/alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, drug-facilitated sexual assault to accidental, deliberate or malicious poisoning.

This course will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the selection and collection of case materials, as well as the analytical techniques used in forensic toxicology laboratories for the isolation and identification of drugs and poisons.

You will study the signs and symptoms associated with the use of common drugs and poisons, basic pharmacology, mechanisms of drug/poison action, drug metabolism and drug elimination from the body. As well as the more traditional areas of forensic toxicology, you will also be introduced to aspects of environmental forensic science where toxicology may be involved.

An important part of your training will be the presentation of evidence in court, and you will learn how to prepare and present evidence as part of your course. You will be learning from experienced forensic toxicologists and forensic practitioners, with an emphasis on professional capabilities. Wherever possible, the course will be case led.

Course contentCore units: Research Skills; Professional Practice in Forensic Science; Forensic Toxicology; Extended Research Project.

The course includes an Extended Research Project to enable students to gain some key practical skills and become familiar with instrumentation likely to be encountered in an operational toxicology laboratory.

Focus on your futureSuccessfully graduating from this course will open a host of career options for you in the world of forensic and clinical toxicology. You may find employment in forensic laboratories, drug testing labs, food standards agencies, the pharmaceutical industry, hospital and medical environmental testing, pathology support, and medical examining offices. Alternatively, you may want to continue your learning experience by undertaking a PhD.

What they say“You will get the chance to work with real case scenarios and other scientific institutions and gain excellent practical laboratory skills, and should graduate with a publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference.”Professor David Osselton, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThis course involves the use of archaeological principles and techniques for the location, recovery, and interpretation of evidence for past events within the constraints of the criminal justice system. It is delivered by experts in their field, and will help you to develop the varied and professional skills that employers are looking for. You’ll learn how to make use of both practical field and laboratory skills in the investigation of serious crimes, searching for and excavating clandestine graves, international investigation of crimes against humanity, and assistance with recovery and identification during mass disasters.

You’ll develop these professional skills through individual tuition, formal lectures and practical assignments to help you achieve the high levels of academic and practical skills expected at MSc level. The programme culminates in a week-long field forensic simulation exercise on which you report and are then examined as an expert in a courtroom scenario. You will also undertake an independent research project.

Forensic archaeology is an expanding field internationally as skilled archaeologists are deployed on human rights and related investigations. Our graduates and staff have worked in Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, France, East Timor, DR Congo, Libya and Iraq examining crime scenes, mass graves and disasters, and are acknowledged as some of the most experienced forensic archaeologists in the field.

Course contentCore units: Research Skills; Forensic Archaeology; Advanced Forensic Archaeology; Professional Practice in Forensic Science; Research Project.

Option units: Advanced Human Osteology; Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Crime Scene Management & Forensic Science; Humans, Animals and Diet; Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Focus on your futureOur graduates have enjoyed great success thanks to our outstanding international reputation. They are employed in a wide range of graduate jobs, both inside and outside forensics as archaeologists, osteologists, anthropologists, scene of crime officers, scientists, academics, researchers, military officers, in business and in the police. Our graduates are employed by the United Nations (UN), International Criminal Tribunal Yugoslavia (ICTY), by the International Commission for Missing Persons (ICMP), Centre for International Forensic Assistance (CIFA), Inforce and other organisations. Many graduates join domestic police forces; work in medico-legal organisations, or academia.

What they say“BU has established a strong international reputation for our MSc Forensic Archaeology. Students will have the opportunity to train first-hand with established, professional and research-active experts in the field of forensic archaeology.”Paul Cheetham, Course Leader

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Relevant subjects:Archaeology or Archaeological Sciences


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Relevant subjects:Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life/Medical Sciences


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MSc Forensic OsteologyThe courseThis course is concerned with the application of biological anthropological techniques to the analysis of human skeletal remains within a legal context and provides a vital suite of expertise and skills that can be applied to answer both modern and archaeological questions. Such specialist anthropological skills can contribute not only to our understanding of the past, but also to the effective investigation of serious incidents in the modern world, particularly murder, genocide and human rights violations within the constraints of the criminal justice system. In recent years such skills have also proved increasingly useful in the wake of mass disasters, both natural and man-made.

You will learn from experts from a broad variety of forensic fields in excellent laboratory facilities. It is delivered via a balance of lectures and practical lab-based learning, in addition to a range of forensic simulation exercises. You will be given free access to laboratory facilities and skeletal collections throughout the year.

The course presents an excellent opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to progress either to a continued academic career or a practical career in forensic or archaeological work.

Course contentResearch Project; Research Skills; Advanced Human Osteology; Human Skeletal Analysis; Professional Practice in Forensic Science; Forensic Archaeology; Crime Scene Management & Forensic Science.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this degree have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers, including research in anthropology, archaeological excavation, disaster response, investigation of mass graves and human rights violations or police crime scene investigators. Above all, this is a well-constructed and interesting applied science degree and offers an opportunity to strengthen your CV considerably for a broad range of more general career directions.

What they say“The greatest strength of this degree is the way it combines a realistic view of human skeletal studies with a good grounding in the way such knowledge and skills can be applied in the modern world.”Dr Martin Smith, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThis is an exciting course that is unique in the UK. It is the only one-year (taught) MSc course that covers such a wide range of aspects of biological anthropology. You will learn how humans are similar to, or different from, other animals and how we became what we are today. Biological anthropology is the study of our place in nature.

You will get the chance to study primatology, evolutionary anthropology, human osteology (at a level suitable for a human identification), zooarchaeology, and human variation. The international networks of our staff allow you to work on a range of projects with a variety of external collaborators and to network with leaders in the field and potential future employers.

You will learn through practical sessions, lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips, individual tutorials and by completing your independent research project. Your studies will be supported by excellent technical and scientific facilities. These include dedicated human and animal bone research (to which you will have full access for self-study), analytical laboratories and our extensive collection of human and animal archaeological skeletal material. All of which will help you to develop professional osteological skills at a level suitable for human identification in forensic anthropological and archaeological settings. In addition to this we have excursions to learn more about the primates and early hominins and you can choose an option that follows your interests in past environments, human skeletal analysis or the archaeology of human-animal interactions.

Course contentCore units: Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology; Advanced Human Osteology; Primate Behaviour and Ecology; Human Evolution; Research Skills; and Research Project.

Option units: Humans, Animals & Diet; Human Skeletal Analysis; Past Environmental Change.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course can pursue a wide range of careers, including disaster response, human identification, forensic anthropology, and professional archaeology.

What they say“I really enjoyed the lab work with both human and animal bones as part of the Advanced Human Osteology and PMZ modules and writing journal articles, instead of essays.”

“I really enjoyed the great facilities, interesting lectures and guest lecturers.”Quotes from former students

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Relevant subjects:Archaeology, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology


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Relevant subjects:Archaeology, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology


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Focus on your futureThe short courses offered by the School of Applied Sciences have been specifically designed to strengthen your CV and increase your skills base, employability and experience. Most of our short courses have a practical element, whether it is lab based or out in the field, adding context to theory through real-life practical examples. They are delivered by leading academics at the forefront of their scientific fields.

Take three courses and gain a Postgraduate Certificate in:• BiologicalAnthropology

• ForensicArchaeology

• ForensicOsteology

In addition to the short course itself you have the option of undertaking further study and completing an academic assessment (an additional fee applies); on successful completion of this assessment you will gain 20 academic credits at postgraduate level (Level M). If you take an additional two courses (with the academic assessments) from the relevant pathway, you can be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate.

If you choose to take the academic assessment option for this course it will take roughly four months to complete (from your enrolment through to the submission deadline for your assessment).


Accredited short courses• Principles&MethodsinZooarchaeology

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• GeographicalInformationSystems(GIS)

• HumanSkeletalAnalysis

• PrimateBehaviour&Ecology

• HumanEvolution

• CrimeSceneManagement&ForensicScience

• AdvancedHumanOsteology

• AdvancedForensicArchaeology

Non-accredited short courses• TheArchaeologyofDeath

• ForensicPhotography

• IntroductiontoForensicEntomology

• IntroductiontoHumanOsteology

• ForensicsforLawyers

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lectures and practical work was just right as applying the information to real specimens made it much more memorable.”Introduction to Human Osteology short course student




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Health & Social CarePG Dip Advanced Nurse Practitioner 120MA Advanced Practice 121MA Advanced Practice (Child & Family Social Work) 122MA Advanced Practice (Vulnerable Adults) 123MA Advanced Mental Health Practice 124MA Leading & Developing Services 125MSc Public Health 126MSc Public Health Nursing 127MA Social Work 129CPD courses in Post-Qualifying Social Work 130CPD courses for Health & Social Care Professionals 131

We have close working relationships with many partners in public, private and voluntary services, ensuring that your studies are relevant for practice and your chosen career.

Our courses are designed for practitioners already engaged in developing and improving their service, and will enable you to gain accreditation in the form of a university qualification.

With the Francis Report, published in February 2013, identifying the need for a compassionate, caring and courageous workforce, it is important to note these elements are core to our provision of education, especially in respect of self and organisational leadership.

Interprofessional learning is actively encouraged and your fellow students will come from a wide range of backgrounds, adding to the professional relevance and value you will gain from your chosen course. Our academic staff are drawn from those

working in professional practice and also those actively undertaking real-world research.

We take great pride in our committed, creative and professional staff who add another positive dimension to your learning. They bring a wide range of experience to your studies, inspiring you with their excitement and enthusiasm about their specialist areas.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in health or social care, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Is social work education life-changing? A unitary appreciative inquiry into the impact of social work education on a person’s beliefs, values and behaviourMel Hughes

Non duality and psychotherapeutic practice. A phenomenological study of psychotherapist experiences of non duality and its implications for psychotherapeutic practiceJanet Mojsa

Professional education and personal epistemology: A post qualifying social work case studyLynne Carol Rutter

Emotional processing in childbirth: A longitudinal study of women’s management of emotions during pregnancy and the association with postnatal depressionCarolyn Anne Wilkins

Working at the interface between art and science of breastfeeding: A qualitative study of International Board-certified lactation consultants’ experiencesSarah Brown

Joint hypermobility syndrome and developmental co-ordination disorder in adults: Investigating the association and impactCarol Clark

Drug-related activity in the United Kingdom between 1900-1922: What evidence can be found through systematic searching of The Times digital archive?Holly Crossen-White

Healing environment: A contribution to the interior design and décor features in single occupancy hospital rooms in LibyaMoamer Gashoot

Practitioner-based enquiry: Taking the case of homeopathyJuliet L Smith

Met or matched?! What accounts for a successful back pain consultation in primary care?Ehab Georgy

Women’s experiences of breast cancer and spiritual healing: A unitary appreciative inquiryFiona Barlow

The effects of a hospital ward eating environment on patients’ mealtime experiencePaula Shepherd

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PG Dip Advanced Nurse PractitionerThe courseThis part-time course will enable you to obtain advanced practice competencies, in line with nationally recognised advanced level nursing criteria, and to facilitate knowledge and skills required to support you in the development of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role, both professionally and academically at Master’s level. You will be encouraged to extend your critical, analytical and reflective skills to develop autonomy within your practice.

You will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for your learning. A variety of learning strategies will guide your self-managed study. Within a classroom setting you will participate in seminars, workshops, lectures, discussions, debates, use of case studies and group work appropriate to Master’s level study.

Units in this course are available to other health professionals, as stand-alone units within the post-graduate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework and can be included as part of the full MA Advanced Practice course.

Course contentProfessional Issues for Advanced Practice; Advanced History Taking & Physical Assessment; Advanced Health Assessment & Decision-Making; Independent & Supplementary Prescribing or Principles of Disease Processes & Management of Therapeutic Interventions; Advanced Practice Portfolio.

Focus on your futureSuccessful completion of the course will facilitate your career progression by development of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner role, which will enhance patient services and improve patient care. You will then also be eligible to progress onto our MA Advanced Practice course.

What they say“I utilise all aspects of the course in my role as an Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist. I enjoy being an autonomous practitioner and developing new skills.”Peter Uren, Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

The courseWe recognise the need for the national agenda to develop professional and advanced practice roles and for different professionals to work and learn together to improve the services they lead and manage. This innovative course is specifically for health and social care professionals working part-time to, or aspiring to be, an advanced practitioner.

Flexible and interprofessionalIn recognition of the diversity of services and organisations, this course is deliberately designed to attract the breadth of health and social care professionals to be a truly interprofessional course. It offers flexibility and will encourage you to demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate your practice and make evidence-based judgements from the perspective of your own work, whilst sharing and learning from your colleagues across the interprofessional team. You will be able to integrate new and existing skills in a practice setting while maintaining and developing high-quality healthcare in your current work place.

Progress from Professional to Advanced PracticeIf you are early in your journey to advanced practice, you will be able to accrue units of study towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice. You can continue to develop your practice and progress to gain a further three Master’s level study units and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice. Ultimately you have the option to complete a full Master’s in Advanced Practice by completing an independent study in service improvement to consolidate your learning whilst focusing on an aspect of your professional practice and/or service.

Focus on your futureWith the Department of Health (2010) recommending postgraduate study for those in advanced practice roles, this is an ideal opportunity to top-up your qualifications and complete a Master’s degree. The course will enable you to feel confident in your leadership role in the current environment of healthcare provision and radical changes in the future.

What they say“I commend this highly flexible course to all those healthcare professionals who are charting their journey along the path from professional to advanced practice. As new roles emerge and services are reconfigured, so the need for you to pursue a full Master’s education to equip you with the critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills you need to lead service reform and to support you in the challenges you face on the front line.”Professor Elizabeth Rosser, Deputy Dean for Education, School of Health & Social Care

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pgdanpp www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maavpp

Key FactsDelivered by:School of Health & Social Care, Lansdowne Campus

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Start date:Various, please see website for details


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Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree. Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Professionals Council (HPC). Three years post-qualifying experience and normally engaged in practice for a minimum of 20 hours per week

If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. See page 177. If you are an international student, you must be currently working in practice in the UK due to the high level of interaction with clinical practice throughout the course

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The courseThis course will meet the needs of experienced social workers already practicing at a senior level who wish to progress to an advanced level and meet the expectations to practice in complex situations, exercising high-quality professional judgements as outlined in the new Professional Capabilities Framework.

This course has also been designed to take account of the recommendations made by Professor Eileen Munro in her government-commissioned, independent review of child protection in England (Munro 2011) that there should be an academic pathway which offers a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) route which can be linked to career progression but retains the emphasis on advanced practice with children and families rather than career progression which goes down a management pathway.

Learning methods will include interactive workshops together with more traditional learning materials, supported by web-based resources. You will be responsible for managing your individualised service improvement projects that will not only help you to develop your own professional practice but will also contribute to service development.

Course contentEvidencing Professional Learning 1, 2 and 3; Critical Thinking in Advanced Practice; Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care; Leading and Enabling Others; Preparing for your Service Improvement Project; Service Improvement Project.

Focus on your futureThe course not only allows you to develop your own specialist area of practice with children and families, but also to have a positive impact on service development from a practice perspective. The service improvement project replaces a traditional dissertation unit and focuses on a service improvement or service development project which offers the opportunity to develop something which adds value to practice.

What they say“This course is an exciting new development which adds to the portfolio of courses delivered by the Post-Qualifying Social Work team at BU. We cover all levels of the new CPD framework for social work at a post-qualifying level from the point of qualification, through to advanced practitioner status. This enables practitioners to continue to build their knowledge, skills and expertise to protect the most vulnerable children in society.”Jenny Bigmore, Course Co-ordinator

The courseThis course provides opportunities to enable qualified and experienced social workers to demonstrate that they have substantially enhanced their knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable adults with complex issues. It is primarily aimed at social workers in fieldwork posts who are either working entirely with vulnerable adults or where a significant proportion of the case load is with this client group. It is designed to support the Professional Capabilities Framework for social workers.

Throughout the course there is an emphasis on self-directed study and you are required to take responsibility for your own professional development. Units and their assessment will allow flexibility so that learning can be shaped to meet your needs.

This course offers you the opportunity to build on previous study and use academic credits gained previously together with experiential learning, towards the first three units listed below in the course content.

Course contentEvidencing Professional Learning 1, 2 and 3; Critical Thinking for Advanced Practice; Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Vulnerable Adults); Leading and Enabling Others; Preparing for your Service Improvement Project; Service Improvement Project.

Focus on your futureThe course has been designed so it not only allows you to focus on your own practice with vulnerable adults, but also to have a positive and direct impact on service outcomes. All assessment demands the application of theory to organisational situations, so not only will you be able to gauge the development of your own skills and knowledge, but your organisation will also be aware of your increasing effectiveness.

A theme throughout all the units is to develop practitioners who can use independent critical judgment to take a leading role in systematically developing their own practice and that of others, in the context of codes of ethics and social justice in a wide range of situations including those associated with inter-agency and inter-professional work.

What they say“There is an increasing focus on protecting adults from all forms of abuse and this course aims to take your existing skills and help you develop them to a higher level.”Michael Lyne, Course Co-ordinator

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maavpcp www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maavpvp


Accreditations:The College of Social Work (TCSW) approved provider




Tuition fees:PG Dip: £4,350 MA: £5,750

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Tuition fees:PG Dip: £4,350 MA: £5,750

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MA Advanced Mental Health PracticeThe courseThe aim of this course is to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) under the Mental Health Act 2007. The course also includes the requirements for the training of Best Interest Assessors under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and therefore successful candidates will be eligible for appointment in both roles if required.

Learning methods include a mix of interactive workshops, lectures and facilitated group discussions. Service user and carer input will be central to the programme and direct teaching will be combined with self-directed learning.

Opportunities for experiential learning will be provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body, with supervision by a practice assessor as key.

Assessment for the course will be varied and will include completion of a portfolio including a report by a practice assessor based on observation of your application of learning and competence in demonstrating the requirements. A range of reflective assignments and an in-class test will also be included.

Course contentEthics, Values & Perspectives in Mental Health; Mental Health & the Law; The AMHP Role in Practice; Evidencing Professional Learning (Practice Assessment); Evidencing Professional Learning.

This will take students up to a Postgraduate Diploma. Students who want to progress to complete the full Master’s award will need further agreement from employers and funding to complete two Master’s units including a service improvement project.

Focus on your futureThe requirement to set AMHP training at Master’s level recognises the very high demands of knowledge and skills made on professionals who carry an individual responsibility not paralleled elsewhere in law. These demands have steadily increased with the introduction of new statute and case law, as well as the development of community mental health care which now supports, outside of psychiatric hospitals, individuals who present very complex needs and risks.

This course keeps pace with this increased complexity and offers you personal and professional development recognised by both an academic and a professional award.

The courseThis course provides managers and experienced health and social care professionals with the opportunity to develop and extend their knowledge of management theory and enhance their management practice. It will prepare you to take on first-line, middle and senior management positions and support organisations’ leadership and management strategies.

The course supports the Department of Health’s Leadership Qualities Framework and ‘Inspiring Leaders – Leadership for Quality’. It is designed to support the Skills for Care and the Department of Education’s National Leadership and Management Strategy and the College of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework.

Learning methods include interactive workshops together with more traditional learning materials supported by web-based resources. You will be responsible for managing individualised work-based projects that will not only develop your professional practice but impact on service quality. The course emphasises self-directed study and you are required to take responsibility for your own professional development. Units and their assessment will allow flexibility so that learning can be shaped to meet your needs.

Course contentCore units: Leading Strategy & Commissioning Services; Leading & Enabling Others; Preparation for Service Improvement Project; Service Improvement Project

Four optional units from: Evidencing Professional Learning 1, 2 & 3, Critical Thinking in Advanced Practice, Self Leadership.

Focus on your futureThe course has been designed so it not only allows you to focus on your own leadership and management practice, but also to have a positive and direct impact on service outcomes. All assessment demands the application of theory to organisational situations, so not only will you be able to gauge the development of your own skills and knowledge, but your organisation will also be aware of your increasing effectiveness. A theme throughout all the units is developing yourself as a leader and manager and contributing to the development of others, so the course also provides a foundation for enhancing your career in the future and assisting others in their career planning.

What they say“If you are looking for a multi-professional course that will help you develop your practice while having a real impact on service quality, this is the one for you.”Lynne Rutter, Course Co-ordinator

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maamhp www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maldsp







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree. Applicants should normally have at least one year of professional or management experience


See also:MSc Advanced Practice (121)MSc Public Health (126)CPD courses for Health & Social Care Professionals (131)


Accreditations:Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Duration:2 years


Start date:September, January, May

Tuition fees:Please contact us for details

Entry requirements:Registered social worker, mental health nurses, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists currently engaged in practice in the UK, and with a minimum of two years experience


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MSc Public HealthThe courseThis course is designed to meet the demands of individuals at different stages of their career, from recent graduates to those more established in their profession, and will allow you to reflect on local, national and international agendas for the continuing professional development of the public health workforce. Public health entails multi-agency involvement and partnerships, and we welcome practitioners and professionals from a range of backgrounds, not necessarily in health. Previous students have come from a variety of backgrounds such as local authority, healthcare, education, bio-chemistry, health protection, pharmacy and nutrition. As a student you can apply for student membership of The Royal Society for Public Health.

You have the opportunity to explore in-depth public health issues on our full and part-time flexible learning course. You will study three units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health, six units for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health plus a dissertation project for the Master’s in Public Health. Subject to entry criteria, students may take stand-alone individual units of study rather than register for the whole course. Whichever route you opt for you will be able to choose the focus of your assignments to suit your interests.

This course attracts students internationally so you will have the opportunity to study alongside students from across the world, sharing experiences and widening perspectives on public health issues. Your learning will involve writing assignments, group discussions, seminar presentations, lectures and independent reading.

Course contentContext & Scope of Public Health; Epidemiology; Principles of Enquiry & Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care; Advanced Principles of Enquiry & Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care; Health Promotion & Partnership Working; Public Health Management Strategies; Dissertation Project.

Focus on your futureThis course will prepare you for a diverse range of roles in public health due to its focus on developing your research skills and knowledge to underpin public health practice. Our students have gone on to work in the World Health Organisation, with charities such as Save the Children, have returned to roles in pharmacy and medicine and have had success working as researchers for universities both in the UK and internationally.

What they say“The academic experience has been challenging but interesting because it spurred me on to learn and read more. I intend to go back to Nigeria to put my skills into practice.”Tonia Obi, Graduate

The courseThis course is the top-up option for students who have completed a PGDip Public Health (with Professional Registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) award, as it will provide you with the option to build on your previous studies to a full Master’s degree.

You will be exposed to the breadth and depth of public health working and will be able to demonstrate your ability to participate safely in public health work. You will also be expected to demonstrate that you can accept responsibility for the effective leadership and management of that provision, and in collaboration with other health and social care workers.

Course contentService/Practice Development Project; Advanced Principles of Enquiry and Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care.

Focus on your futureIn addition to having demonstrated your ability to practice as a Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) and meet the competencies of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements in ‘Standards of Proficiency’ at Postgraduate Diploma level, this Master’s course will provide you with a platform to critically reflect on practice and service delivery in order to bring about change. This will make you well placed to progress and excel in a field that is under national scrutiny to improve service delivery in the key areas of health visiting and school nursing.

What they say“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Bournemouth University; as a mature student it was with some trepidation that I returned to Postgraduate education but BU accommodates students from all backgrounds and I certainly felt comfortable in the environment. I was fortunate to have been awarded the Prudence Wright Travel Scholarship through the university at graduation and went to study and undertake research in Newfoundland, Canada. I am currently employed in West Dorset as a Specialist Community Public Health Practitioner in Health Visiting, undertaking Practice Teacher training as well as completing my Master’s in my own time.”Dawn Chapple, Graduate

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msphf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msphnf


Duration:1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time





Entry requirements:To apply for this course you must have first completed the PG Dip Public Health (with Professional Registration as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse), at Bournemouth University

Relevant subjects:Nursing, Midwifery


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The courseThis course gives you the opportunity to study in a high-profile and nationally recognised department and benefit from direct access to research active and internationally linked academic staff. As well as gaining an understanding of the core concepts in social and behavioural sciences and contemporary social work practice, successful graduates will also be eligible to apply for qualified ‘social worker’ status with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The emphasis on the social and behavioural science disciplinary base is central to understanding people and societies in context alongside more specific units of study that deal with risk and complexity, family intervention, working with adults made vulnerable by a range of factors, mental health, and substance use issues. Ethics and values will be a central theme to your preparation for practice and you will address the dilemmas and tensions of working in complex, uncertain human situations.

Throughout the two years of study you will undertake a placement of 70 days in Year 1 and a further placement of 100 days in an agency, with learning in placement facilitated by a Practice Educator. A further 30 days is allocated to skills development.

Course contentFamily Intervention, Mental Health & Substance Use, Working with Risk & Complexity; Psychosocial Perspectives of the Life Courts, Use of Self & Other; Theory & Practice; Models, Methods and Approaches in Social Work Intervention; Values, Ethics & Ideology; Readiness to Undertake Practice Learning; Practice Placements; Dissertation.

Focus on your futureGraduates from the course will work in local authority teams, integrated teams within health settings, and within the independent, voluntary and private sector. This course will prepare you for work across the full range of social work contexts; these settings may include local authority statutory sector child care/adult safeguarding teams, adult disabilities and youth justice teams. Being a generic course, you will be able to work in a wide range of areas – some graduates develop an interest in international social work and work with non-government organisations (NGOs) and other international agencies abroad.

What they say“As a graduate from a qualifying MA in Social Work, I recognise some of the challenges and opportunities that result from such studies. Therefore, I am delighted to be able to offer this course from an energetic, inspiring and research-active team of academics who, I know, will challenge you to reach your potential, to think deeply and critically and to apply your learning to the complex and often painful vicissitudes of human life.”Professor Jonathan Parker, Deputy Dean for Research & Knowledge Exchange and Director of the Centre for Social Work, Sociology & Social Policy

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“It is not where you start from or where you end up; it’s the difference you make to people’s lives. It’s not the job or position you hold but the person that you are.”Roger Browning, Honorary Doctor of Education, Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust Lifelong

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The coursesOur courses are designed to enable qualified social workers to develop their practice as they progress within their careers. We deliver these programmes at both Level 6 (H level) and Level 7 (M Level). Many of our courses are constructed as a series of units building up to an award. This affords the flexibility of taking separate units as building blocks of learning as an alternative to registering for a full award.

Our courses are relevant, current and reflect modern professional and policy contexts as well as meeting the key capabilities identified in national professional standards, e.g. The Professional Capabilities Framework for social work and the NHS Leadership Framework.

CPD units/courses• BestInterestAssessorCourse

• GraduateCertificateinRiskandDecision-MakinginPractice

• GraduateCertificateinPracticeEducation

• GraduateCertificateinProfessionalPractice(ASYE)

• GraduateCertificateinProfessionalPractice(Specialisms- Childcare, Working with Adults and Mental Health Services)

• MA/BAHons/GraduateDiplomaVulnerableAdultsand Community Care Practice

• MA/BAHons/GraduateDiplomaChildrenandFamiliesStudies

• MAAdvancedMentalHealthPractice

• BAHons/GraduateDiplomaLeadershipandManagementin Health and Social Care

• MALeadingandDevelopingServices.

Focus on your futureThe courses offered ensure that clear links exist between your continuing education and the development of career pathways. Courses are developed in close collaboration with partner agencies, ensuring relevance to your practice and your future career aspirations.

What they say“As a team we are proud of our reputation and achievements and our aim, like yours, is to improve the quality of social work practice in the UK through helping social workers increase their levels of competence, knowledge and skills.”Professor Keith Brown, Director, National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work

The coursesWe have designed a range of course options to be flexible, interprofessional and work-based, covering a wide range of professions: whether you are a nurse, midwife, social worker, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, operating department practitioner or emergency care practitioner we can offer professional development options for you.

The full courses and individual units we run have been developed in line with the frameworks established by professional bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Health & Care Professions Council making them relevant to your profession and career progression.

Academic credit gained from our individual units of study can be used to contribute to a full Master’s degree via our MA Advanced Practice award.

Interest areas include:

• PublicHealth,Post-QualifyingSocialWork,Leadingand Developing Services

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• Practice&ProfessionalDevelopment

• MentalHealth

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• AdvancedNursePractitioner.

Focus on your futureOur courses are ideal for experienced professionals who wish to have their skills recognised, evaluated and extended. Past students have found the structure and style of these courses/units have impacted positively on their practice and have allowed them to progress in their career. Given the range and flexibility of courses/units we can offer, you will be able to develop a clearly defined plan for your own professional development, tailoring study to your own and your employer’s needs.

What they say“The relationship between academic expertise and the value of making a difference in practice is at the heart of all we do.”Professor B. Gail Thomas, Dean of the School of Health & Social Care

www.ncpqsw.com www.bournemouth.ac.uk/cpd-health


Duration:Various. See website for details


Start date:Various. See website for details




See also:CPD courses in Post-Qualifying Social Work (130)



Duration:4 months - 24 months


Start date:Various. See website for details


Entry requirements:Registered social workers and other health and social care professionals currently engaged in practice in the UK

Relevant subjects:Professional qualifications in social work, social care and health



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Our mix of theoretical understanding and practical knowledge in journalism encourages personal, professional and academic development.

In the vibrant world of journalism, the challenge is to keep ahead of the ever-changing demands of the news industry. Our courses are professionally orientated and employment-focused. BU’s Multimedia Journalism postgraduate degree is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), a partnership between the main employers in the UK broadcast industry, for example, BBC, Reuters and Sky.

Our graduates go straight into international, national and local broadcast news, newspapers and magazines, and often enjoy an accelerated rate of promotion. They have a wide choice of possible careers.

The research we conduct is often crucial to developing new policies and approaches for both commercial and public service news organisations. Research findings inform course content, ensuring that everything we teach is up to date and relevant to today’s global media. The Centre for Journalism and Communication

Research at Bournemouth University oversees research into news and journalism. Research-active staff members share their findings with students as a basis for further study and reflection, which informs professional activity in advantageous ways.

We are home to the UK’s only government-designated Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP), which is working with a range of industry and education partners to transform student learning experiences and produce students who will shape the future of the creative industries.

We also enjoy strong industry links with local and national organisations and host regular high-profile conferences, events and guest lectures.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in journalism, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


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BBC TV’s “Panorama”, conflict coverage and the “Westminster consensus”David McQueen

News sources and perceptual effects: An analysis of source attribution within news coverage of alleged terrorist plots.James Matthews

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The courseMultiskilling defines this groundbreaking course – a UK leader in fully exploring multi-platform digital journalism. It is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

MA Multimedia Journalism will enable you to cover any news story for the web, television, radio or print. It also offers the opportunity to specialise in areas such as radio and TV documentary, investigative journalism, and digital magazines.

In the ever-changing media landscape, core journalistic skills are more at a premium than ever. The mix of broadcasting and online writing in this intensely practical course sharpens the defining elements of cutting-edge journalism. You will produce live news and broadcast bulletins across the internet, gathering news and feature stories both nationally and locally. Using professional-standard studios and newsrooms, you will be encouraged to take key roles as editors, news editors, convergence editors, and reporters on all of our media outlets.

The ways we select our students are socially inclusive, and we have a broad mix of international and UK students studying with us. The course suits new entrants to the profession and those wishing to extend their skills across different media, at home and abroad.


Multimedia Reporting Skills; Digital Journalism; Legal & Ethical Context; Journalism in Global Contexts; Journalism Project or Dissertation; Professional Placement (minimum 3 weeks in news organisation in UK or overseas). Plus options such as Digital Magazines; Documentary Journalism; Investigative Journalism; New Media Innovation; Environment, Conflict & Crisis News.

Focus on your futureGraduates from the course have gone straight into international, national and local broadcast news, national and local newspapers, national magazines, and have a wider choice of career options, often enjoying an accelerated rate of promotion in their chosen profession. Our graduates have gone on to work for the BBC, Sky, The Guardian, Marie Claire, CNN, CNBC Europe, The Irish Times, The Press Association, Reuters and Bloomberg, to name just a few.

What they say“I think what makes this course stand out from other Master’s degrees is the multimedia element. In a newsroom now, especially in the BBC, you need to be able to use a video camera, edit for radio and have an idea of how your story will look online, and this course equips you for that.”Hannah Gurney, MA Multimedia Journalism graduate, BBC Radio Guernsey and ITV Journalist

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/manmmjf


Accreditations:Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)

Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). An interview is required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


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MA Multimedia JournalismMA Journalism & New MediaThe courseThis course aims to develop postgraduates who can critically explore the ways in which new media forms and practices are facilitating a transformational shift in news and journalism.

Of particular interest is the impact the internet is having on the news industry, with relevant issues including the emergence of innovative strategies of news gathering, distribution and presentation; efforts to secure new business models; changing patterns in news consumption; challenges for government policy-making and regulation; and the rise of collaborative, citizen-based approaches to news reporting.

Key debates concerning online journalism, blogging and social media will be explored in a diverse range of contexts, such as environmental, war, conflict and crisis reporting. In addition, you will consider how new types of journalism can be developed to foster renewed civic engagement among citizens, empowering them to take action on issues of local, regional and/or global concern.

You will be encouraged to develop critical perspectives to re-invigorate traditional thinking about news and journalism.


New Media Innovation; Citizen Journalism & Social Reporting; Investigative Journalism; Environment, Conflict & Crisis News; Digital Magazines & Photojournalism; Researching Journalism & the Internet; Dissertation or Journalism Project.

Focus on your futureGraduates will be equipped with an understanding of how to carry out research enquiries and investigations of topics relevant to their interests. They may go on to work within social media and digital communication, civic media, government and non-government organisations, or academia.

Journalists, editors and related media professionals may use this course to update personal knowledge, advance current thinking and strategic development of their newsrooms, or pursue careers in research.

What they say“This course is a fantastic opportunity to study the cutting edge of news, journalism and social media, through a detailed critique of and experimentation with new media innovation.”Dr Einar Thorsen, Course Co-ordinator, MA Journalism and New Media

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/majnmf


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:2 or above). An interview is required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience


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Our law graduates are highly sought after due to our outstanding reputation within the legal profession.

The Business School offers non-law graduates the opportunity to complete the first stage of training approved by the law professional bodies by converting their degree into a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) through our Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination (CPE).

Those with a QLD are able to progress on to our Legal Practice Course (LPC) – the second stage of professional legal training for those wishing to become a solicitor.

The LPC library based in the Executive Business Centre replicates that of a legal practitioner’s and is well stocked with the materials that a solicitor would use in practice.

Our courses in intellectual property have been developed in collaboration with the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) and the Joint Examination Board of the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA). They provide exemptions from the foundation level examinations for qualification as a Patent Attorney in the UK and

the Postgraduate Certificate is accredited by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg).

As well as being one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate study in the field of intellectual property, we have extensive expertise in commercial law and international law.

The renowned Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management (CIPPM) currently pursues research in the themes of business law, intellectual property law, property law, public law and taxation.

Expert analysis and opinion from the School’s Law Department regularly appears in the mainstream media. The department also receives funding for a range of consultancy projects and contributes to legal journals, such as Public Law, Journal of Mental Health Law, Journal of International Criminal Justice and British Journal of Criminology, to name but a few.

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Research


Giving effect to policy: A legal and empirical investigation of the implementation of European food quality schemes in Poland (PDO, PGI, TSG)Ewa Hartman

The protection of television format rights: Intellectual property & non-law based strategiesSukhpreet Singh

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LLM International Commercial LawThe courseFounded in the ancient silk and spice routes, international trade and commerce has spread to become the most significant activity of any modern economy.

The provision of goods and services across the globe has increased dramatically in the second half of the 20th century and today continues to reveal new markets, products and commercial practices.

In a globalised economy with growing regulation and an increased focus on good governance, this course explains the interplay between international and national regulatory frameworks to provide a fundamental understanding of the globalisation of commercial law.

Our LLM in International Commercial Law focuses on the legal regulation from the perspective of a common law jurisdiction, and the challenges presented through membership of the international and European communities.

The course draws on our academic excellence in commercial law, international economic law, intellectual property law and tax.

Course contentInternational Economic Law; Corporate Law: Theory and Practice; Dispute Resolution; Law of International Trade; International Intellectual Property Rights; International Taxation; Research Project/Dissertation.

Focus on your futureYou’ll find this course challenging and stimulating, enhancing your career prospects within today’s global companies and/or the legal profession.

It is suitable for a wide range of career paths including in-house counsel in an export-related industry, work in the City or other global financial centres, regulatory offices in governmental organisations, appointments in foreign services, or an academic career.

What they say“Globalisation, regulation and governance are crucial to a sound understanding of international commercial law: knowledge that is invaluable to those wishing to pursue careers in the fields of trade law, taxation, business law, corporate finance or financial and investment services.”Dr Melanie Klinkner, The Business School

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The coursesWe offer two courses in intellectual property (IP): Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) Intellectual Property and LLM Intellectual Property. Today’s global organisations have an increasingly diverse portfolio of brands and products which require an expertise in their protection, management and exploitation. A strategic understanding of IP law is integral to decision-making for any company looking to succeed in a knowledge-based economy.

Our IP courses are delivered by academics from the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (internationally recognised for its policy research and consultancy projects), and enjoy a significant input from leading IP practitioners.

Developed in collaboration with the Joint Examination Board of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA), both courses provide exemptions from the foundation exams necessary for Patent Attorney qualifications and additionally, for the PG Cert, Trade Mark qualifications.

Our PG Cert is delivered part-time over three weekends (with extensive online study over five months) and enables you to build up specialist knowledge and gain a professional qualification. It is accredited by the Intellectual Property Regulation Board. The LLM is delivered on campus, and provides a thorough understanding of UK and European Law, together with international conventions and practice affecting IP protection.

Course contentPostgraduate Certificate Intellectual Property (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pgcipp)

Copyright and Trade Marks; Patents and Designs; International Intellectual Property Practice; Principles of Law (non-credit bearing).

LLM Intellectual Property (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/llmipof)

Core units: Corporate Law: Theory and Practice; International Economic Law; Dispute Resolution; Copyright and Trade Marks; Patents and Designs; Research Project.

Option units: International Intellectual Property Practice (for UK professional exemptions CIPA/ITMA); International IP Rights.

Focus on your futureWe have helped to further the careers of many legal, engineering and science professionals, from organisations such as IBM, Nokia, Siemens, GlaxoSmithKline, JP Morgan, 3M, Airbus, Pilkington, British American Tobacco, Jaguar Land Rover, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and BAE Systems. Law firms that have sent or taken students include: Marks & Clerk, D Young & Co, N.J. Akers & Co, AJ Park, Franks & Co, GVS, Leaman Browne, Deacons, Krahbichler, Schlich & Co, Scott & York.

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Accreditations:Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg) (PG Cert only)

Duration:Please see website for details

Delivery methods:PG Cert: Part-timeLLM: Full-time

Start date:January/September - please visit our website for details



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The courseThis course is primarily aimed at non-law graduates from UK universities who are planning to enter the legal profession. If you do not have a UK or Irish undergraduate degree but do have relevant academic qualifications or significant vocational experience, you may also be eligible to join the course, but you will require a Certificate of Academic Standing from either the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or the Bar Council.

Although it is fundamentally aimed at entry to the legal profession, it is a highly valued qualification in its own right and supports a wide range of career opportunities. The course is approved by both the Bar Council and the SRA.

The course offers a learning environment with focused support and attention. The course is based around a small group which means you will benefit from individual time with our academic staff. The teaching team is made up of experienced academics whose education is informed by their professional qualifications and experience and by their research and publication interests.

Course contentLegal System, Process & Skills; Law of Contract; Law of Torts; Land Law; Law of Trusts; Constitutional & Administrative Law; Criminal Law; European Union Law; Another Area of Law (essay on a chosen legal topic).

Focus on your futureAfter completing this course, you will be guaranteed a place on our Legal Practice Course (see next page), the vocational stage of training for solicitors. If you are interested in qualifying as a barrister, you can seek advice on the Bar Vocational Course from barristers in our law team.

What they say“This course is designed for graduates in non-law subjects who wish to become professional lawyers. It is approved by the legal professions. Success means completion of the academic stage of legal education and this entitles you to proceed to the professional stage. BU offers a Legal Practice Course (the professional course for solicitors) to which GDL/CPE students may apply.”Dr Howard Davis, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pglf

Key FactsThe Business School, Talbot Campus. Guernsey Training Agency

Accreditations:Joint Academic Stage Board (JASB)






Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours Degree. Applicants without a UK or Republic of Ireland degree must have been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing from one of the professional bodies. Full-time applications need to be made via the Central Applications Board


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The courseThe purpose of the LPC is to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to enable you to enter your training contract with confidence and to feel at home in the exciting, demanding and rewarding world of legal practice.

BU offers the latest version of the LPC, which enables you to study the course in one year full-time, or over two years part-time. We have delivered the LPC since 1994 and we are recognised by employers and students alike as one of the most successful providers of high-quality professional legal education and training.

Our small class sizes, individual pastoral tutor and ‘open door’ policy contributes significantly to the excellent success rate of our students, helping to create a supportive, team environment.

We organise a number of high-profile events on campus every year. In recent years we have been privileged to welcome The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs and Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, the Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas, the Director of Public Prosecution, Keir Starmer Q.C. and Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Course contentCore units: Property Law & Practice; Litigation; Business Law & Practice (including Business Accounts); Accounts & Regulation; Legal Skills; Estate Management & Taxation.

Optional units: Commercial Property; Commercial Law; Advanced Litigation; Employment Law; Family Law; Client in the Community; Private Client.

Focus on your futureCompletion of the LPC is a Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) requirement for anyone wishing to become a solicitor.

The BU LPC will give you a high level of interaction with professionally qualified staff in a realistic practice context. You will also have the opportunity to network with trainee solicitors and more senior members of the profession through our links with local firms, law societies, the Junior Lawyers Division and other bodies.

On completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the LLM Legal Practice, which is designed to further enhance your skills and knowledge base. Visit our website to find out more.

What they say“We believe that the value of the Bournemouth University LPC lies in the interaction between our students and staff in realistic practice settings.”Julie Pick, The Business School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pglpf

Key FactsDelivered by:The Business School, Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus

Accreditations:Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)






Entry requirements:Qualifying Law Degree to a 2:2 or a Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination

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Media ProductionMA Cinematography for Digital Film & Television 144MA Directing Digital Film & Television 145MA Producing Film & Television 146MA Sound Production for Film & Television 147MSc Digital Music & Audio Production 148MA Radio Production 149MA Post Production Editing 151MA Screenwriting (part-time) 152MA Scriptwriting 153MA Creative & Media Education (part-time) 154Short courses for Media Professionals 155

The Media School at BU is home to the only designated Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP) in the UK (awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council). The award recognises our commitment to innovation and excellence in learning and teaching. The Centre for Excellence develops and embeds progressive ways of studying media practice to ensure students and graduates continue to learn in a cutting-edge environment.

Within The Media School we combine the highest academic standards with professional enterprise to create a stimulating and supportive environment for study, research and practice. Positioning itself at the forefront of the media industry The Media School helps to identify, develop and guide the future direction of this fast-changing and dynamic industry.

We are also recognised as the largest centre of professionally-based higher education for the media and communications industries in the UK and we deliver courses designed to set you apart from the crowd.

BU’s substantial strength in media production is further enhanced by additional expertise now offered in digital music and audio, by the School of Design, Engineering & Computing.

Our students and graduates are a vital part of our success. BU alumni can be found in senior positions in organisations worldwide, an endorsement of the quality of our graduates and the importance we place on helping you become a lifelong learner, continuing your professional development throughout your career.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in media production, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Design strategies for decentralised music productionJeroen van Iterson

Practical feedback cancelling for convolution-based acoustical enhancement systems in the context of classical music rehearsal spacesKees Neervoort

Folkwaves and airwaves: Oral history, community and vernacular radioIeuan Franklin

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MA Cinematography for Digital Film & Television

The courseCamera work is at the heart of film and television production. Recent developments in the digital arena have created new opportunities and a need to develop skills and knowledge in digital film camera operation and lighting. This course provides a range of industry-standard technology and staff expertise, which will enable you to make the most of the evolving digital film and television environment.

The course will help you develop key intellectual and practical skills that not only match industry expectations but also challenge current practice. It is best suited to those who have some previous experience in camera operation or photography, perhaps from making short films. We would also welcome those who come from the media industry and wish to develop a skills-base and specialise in this field while undertaking a rigorous and theoretical learning experience in cinematography.

The units have been devised to provide the necessary multi-faceted elements that relate to the skills required for successful camera work. These include narrative and storytelling, technical training in camera operation and lighting, the practice of camera skills and techniques, collaborative working with other students including directors and editors, critical analysis, research methods and perspectives on the changing media industry and your role within it.

Course contentCore units: Digital Cinematography for Documentary; Narrative Constructions; Digital Cinematography for Drama; Cross-Platform Media Practice.

Optional units (choose one of the following): Master’s Production Project; Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureThe course will enable you to graduate from the UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. This degree aims to develop creative skills, techniques and collaborative approaches which will prepare you for employment in camera work in today’s evolving media industry. Most beneficially, you will be supported in producing a show-reel to help you find employment within this fast-changing industry.

What they say“I think Bournemouth University is doing a commendable job as the roles (lighting, camera operator and director of photography) are rarely taught with such a real industry insight.”Mark Bond, Director of Photography

The courseThis course will prepare you to move into one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in media. The director is at the centre of the creative process for television and film, and our course has been designed to build and develop your knowledge of the industry, enabling you to step up to the challenge of delivering winning productions.

This hands-on course provides many opportunities for practical production both on location and in the studio. It will enhance your storytelling skills, build your technical understanding of digital film and television and improve your comprehension of the role of the director, informed by current debates. You will work with students from other courses to learn how to manage, motivate and mentor others, and will collaborate on projects to create a showcase of your skills as a visual, creative storyteller.

Designed in consultation with practising television and film directors, this comprehensive course will equip you with the skills to understand and manage the entire production process, from effective planning and pre-visualisation to overseeing creative post production work alongside our editing students. Under the guidance of experienced media professionals, you will develop your own directorial flair and style, and will gain a sound theoretical grounding of the social, cultural and intellectual context for media production work.

The final Production Project will allow you to use the technical and directorial skills you have developed to mastermind your own film or television programme in collaboration with other students within The Media School. As an alternative, you can choose a research-based option to undertake a detailed study of an aspect of directing.

Course contentApproaches to Directing; Narrative Constructions; The Director’s Voice; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project/Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis creative course will equip you with the skills to lead and shape the productions of the future. Skilled professionals who can understand and create moving images suited to a rapidly-changing media industry are highly sought after. Our students graduate as lifelong learners and reflective practitioners, and the combination of practical and theoretical study means graduates are well-equipped for success.

What they say“Our collaborative learning environment is pitched to ensure students work in simulations of industry practice, underpinned by theoretical knowledge.”Andrew Ireland, Associate Dean, Media Production Academic Group, The Media School

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/macdftf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maddftf


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). A showreel should be submitted with the application form. An interview is required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. Applicants without a first degree but with significant media industry experience may be considered

Relevant subjects:Television Production, Video Production, Interactive Media Production, Scriptwriting, Music Design, Journalism, Advertising but all subjects are considered



Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. A showreel should be submitted with the application form. An interview is required. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances

Relevant subjects:Photography, Media, Digital or Analogue Film Production, Art and Design, but other subjects are considered


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MA Producing Film & TelevisionThe courseThis groundbreaking course is for those who want to turn their ideas and aspirations into success. Whether you plan to manage the next generation of film and television programmes, shape a career as a researcher, associate producer or production manager, or even run your own independent production company, the course will give you the practical training and theoretical grounding to achieve your ambitions in the dynamic world of media production.

You will learn how to develop your ideas as viable projects and sell them in a highly competitive marketplace. Thanks to expert tuition from professionals with experience from across industry, you will become accomplished in managing productions as a producer, production manager, location manager and first assistant director.

Working collaboratively with other students in The Media School, you will plan and produce your own projects and learn how to work collaboratively within a creative environment.

The final Production Project will serve as evidence of your abilities to develop, plan and manage a project from concept to screen, and there is also an option to develop an alternative research-focused project if you prefer.

The course has been awarded the ‘Creative Skillset Tick’, the industry kitemark of quality, which is awarded to practice-based courses which best prepare students for a career in the industry.

Course contentDeveloping & Selling Ideas; Narrative Constructions; Production Management; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project/Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis course equips students with the skills to succeed in a variety of production roles. Our graduates have gone on to prosper in careers with cutting-edge production companies and media organisations, utilising the practical experience and industry understanding they have developed during their studies.

By giving students real experience of managing projects, the course ensures that graduates emerge with demonstrable abilities, further enhancing your employability as you make the move into industry.

What they say“The course will give students real experience of managing projects, and even offers the chance of paid work with corporate clients through BU’s production company, Red Balloon.”Trevor Hearing, Subject Leader, The Media School

The courseThrough active participation in this course, you will develop your aesthetic and practical skills in a variety of different genres ranging from documentary to drama and animation.

Bournemouth University (BU) was the first university to develop an MA in sound in the UK and continues to offer students the opportunity to engage in the vibrant production environment of The Media School. Current industry practice underpins teaching and learning methods on this course.

In collaboration with the other disciplines of the postgraduate media production framework, you will learn how to work with sound effectively in location and post production environments. Students may also have the opportunity to develop collaborative projects with computer-generated material via the National Centre for Computer Animation at BU or via cell animations created at the Arts University Bournemouth.

You will have the advantage of working in a range of tailor-made facilities including dedicated post production sound suites, the HD TV studio and a Foley/commentary recording studio. Most of the sound specific resources are available to book 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Course contentSound Production and Theory; Narrative Constructions; Extended Sound Project; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project /Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis is a versatile and creative course that equips graduates to join the film, television or computer games industry in a variety of sound-related roles.

What they say“The MA course at BU was a crucial stepping stone for me into the professional world of sound design and audio direction. Without the open and collaborative approach with film-makers and animation students, it is unlikely I would have succeeded at all in the highly competitive world of sound. I not only found world-class practical and technological skills as a bedrock on the MA, but also, and for me more importantly, a focus on how to think about and make decisions regarding the aesthetic direction and meaning of sound in visual media.”Rob Bridgett, Senior Audio Director, Activision Blizzard

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mapftf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maspftf


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. A showreel should be submitted with the application form. An interview is required. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances


See also:MSc Digital Music & Audio Production (148)


Accreditations:This course is recognised by Creative Skillset and carries the Creative Skillset Tick

Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Applications are also welcome from experienced professionals working within the media industry. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. An interview is required. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances


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MSc Digital Music & Audio ProductionThe courseThe music and audio industries are taking new directions: content is increasingly created and shared collaboratively, through online mediums. Recording artists are not distributing CDs any more rather they are self-publishing on personal websites. This has led to a complete re-questioning and re-structuring of the music and audio industries, which is the core research question of the course.

The course takes into account the radical changes in the music industry as it has moved from the offline model of CD sales and radio to the online, dematerialised model of today - bringing with it new challenges and opportunities. It is delivered through a mix of practice-based research through the use of state-of-the-art audio production facilities and taught classes from academics and industry experts.

Course contentIntellectual Property in the Digital Economy; Digital Music Production; Sound Aesthetics; Computer Music Technology; Research Methods, Networked Audio, Individual Master’s Project.

Focus on your futureThis course will prepare you for employment in sectors such as internet distribution, music production and post production, software engineering for music, composition for new media, and related disciplines.

What they say“This course is unique as it offers students a truly interdisciplinary skill set, delivered by experts from three different schools: the School of Design, Engineering and Computing, The Media School and The Business School. It prepares students for employment in the fast-changing music industry which has radically drifted from a self-contained offline model to a distributed and virtualised model.”Tom Davis, Lecturer in Music & Audio Technology

The courseRadio is undergoing dramatic changes, both in the way it is created and how we listen to it. This course will place you at the leading edge of an evolving industry. DAB, internet radio and podcasting are creating exciting opportunities for radio producers, and this course will enable you to take advantage of these new technologies, as well as more traditional media, and communicate in a creative and exciting way.

This course is highly practical and will allow you to work collaboratively with students from other disciplines to develop your technical skills. Hands-on exercises in programme-making will familiarise you with digital editing and mixing techniques, and you can put your skills to work at the university’s award-winning internet radio station, BIRSt.co.uk, where you will gain real experience of scheduling, managing and running a station.

A sound theoretical and commercial understanding is provided in key areas such as radio regulation and compliance, and the course builds towards a final production project in which you will create a complete 30-minute programme to broadcast standard. An alternative research-focused option is available if you feel that is more suited to your strengths. Production lecturers have experience of working for leading national radio stations and our industry guests cover a range of production genres. You will develop in areas suited to your own strengths under their expert supervision, and can even test your skills in industry during the course, with the opportunity to take up a placement for three to four weeks if you wish.

Course contentRadio Production & Theory; Radio Regulation and Compliance; Advanced Radio & Audio Production; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project/Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureThis course has been designed in consultation with major producers and production companies, and will provide you with the skills you need to excel in today’s radio industry. Students are also able to gain certification as practitioners in SADiE, the industry standard editing software. Bournemouth is the first university in the UK to gain Accredited Training Centre status.

Our graduates are employed at a range of high-profile organisations, including the BBC (Radio 4, World Service, BBC local radio, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2), local commercial radio and independent production companies plus many are successful freelancers.

What they say“My time on the course introduced me to the idea of radio as an art form, changing the way I approach the medium and helping my career as a radio producer.”Tom Green, Producer (BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra and 6 Music) Somethin’ Else

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msdmaf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/marpf


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). An interview is required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances


See also:MA Sound Production for Film & Television (147)MSc Digital Music & Audio Production (148)







Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above), in a relevant subject area or practitioners and professionals already employed in the music sector


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The courseTelevision programmes are made or lost on the cutting room floor, and skilful editing is at the core of successful film and television production. This unique course, delivered by professionals with wide-ranging expertise, has been devised to give you a comprehensive understanding of the editing process. A theoretical grounding in topics such as narrative and storytelling underpins technical training in the latest software and hardware, which will give you the tools to turn your ideas into reality. You will also be encouraged to develop critical perspectives on the changing media industry and to challenge current practice, developing the analytical skills required to reflect, learn and grow as a successful editor.

The MA Post Production Editing course builds towards a final Production Project. This show reel will be your calling card for the industry; it will allow you to explore and develop ideas beyond industry expectations, and produce evidence of your editorial approach, style and storytelling. As an alternative, you can choose a research-based option to present at a final exhibition of work.

Working in your own postgraduate base room, you will have your own cutting-edge technology at your fingertips. Students are required to have their own Apple laptop with Avid Media Composer 6.5, though the Media School provides further technical tools to aid your development, including extensive network support and two Avid Media Composer Finishing Suites, where you will build your real-world skills through role-play scenarios of industry practice, including collaboration with Directing and Producing students.

Course contentApproaches to Editing; Narrative Constructions; Advanced Editing Techniques; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project/Master’s Research Project

Focus on your futureOur graduates don’t just meet industry expectations – they exceed them. With a curriculum developed in conjunction with post production companies, this vocational course will put you at the forefront of the media production industry. Developments in computer-led editing practices and the resulting convergence of the editing, sound and music processes mean that well-educated video editors are in high demand. Our students have gone on to achieve success with pioneering companies that are leading the way in post-production work.

What they say“We believe that study at postgraduate level is about developing intellectual and practical skills that not only match industry expectations but challenge current practice.”Jonathan Auckland, Course Co-ordinator

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mappef


Duration:1 year




Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). Applications are also welcome from experienced professionals working within the media industry. A showreel should be submitted with the application form. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances. An interview is required


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MA Screenwriting (part-time)The courseThe expanding world of media, television and film means there is an ever-increasing need for high-quality scripts that excite and engage audiences. This Skillset-accredited course will equip you with the skills to capitalise on this industry need and translate your own ideas and vision into successful scripts and pioneering productions.

Delivered by professional writers, this flexible part-time course allows you to balance studying with your professional career. It is taught by residential periods combined with supported distance learning. You will be on campus for a total of four residential periods, each of five days. These periods form an intensive course in writing for the screen, and all your script assignments are prepared within this creative and collaborative environment. Each residential will then be followed by online seminars, discussions and peer interaction in the dedicated online environment. This ‘writing period’ will incorporate a tutorial schedule and you will be tutored individually via distance learning to develop your written work.

The course is broken into two phases: Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma and MA. In the first, you will embark on an intensive programme in writing craft, taking on a series of assignments which explore different techniques and mediums from an arena-based short film script to working as a ‘commissioned writer’ on a one-hour television drama series.

The second phase, the Master’s programme, comprises a final Major Project, either a feature length script or a Drama Series Bible and sample episode to showcase your skills and to produce a Business & Marketing Strategy Document, developing your understanding of areas such as commissioning, budgeting, production and distribution.

Course contentWriting from Observational Research; Writing the Professional Script Report; Writing the Television Drama Series Episode, Narrative and Media Theory; MA Major Project.

Focus on your futureGraduates emerge with the skill, creativity and experience to write high-quality TV and film scripts and previous students have won numerous awards including a BAFTA.

After studying with industry professionals on the course, you will have a profound working understanding of the TV and film industry you are entering, as well as a broad portfolio of work to evidence your abilities and attract interest.

What they say“Our graduates emerge with a body of creative work that means they can showcase their skills to the industry.”Rosie Cullen, Course Leader

The courseThis well-established innovative course has led the field in teaching scriptwriting for film, television, radio and now online media. Central to the course is the development of your creative and craft skills as a scriptwriter while having the opportunity to collaborate with producers, directors, editors, cinematographers, sound designers and radio practitioners. There is a wealth of production talent in BU’s Media School, and so as a scriptwriter you will find opportunities for turning your creative ideas into finished products.

You will work on a range of scriptwriting assignments over the course of the year, from the short film to the feature film for a range of platforms including film, television and radio. Specific projects include a location-driven short film, developing feature and television ideas for different genres, and developing working collaboratively on a cross-platform project. The final Master’s Production Project offers you the chance to develop a long-form piece of original writing or a portfolio of shorter scripts.

All practical work is underpinned by a rigorous academic grounding in areas such as narrative, authorship, audience and industrial context. You will be encouraged to challenge current thinking and explore possibilities of scriptwriting practice, and be guided to develop a deep understanding of the evolving industry that you wish to go on and work in.

Taught by professionals and academics with a wide range of writing experiences, this course will allow you to develop your own authorial voice across a range of media platforms. You will learn how to create, develop, write, edit and present your work effectively, and will graduate with a unique set of scriptwriting skills that will enable you to write successfully for a variety of media.

Course contentWriting from Location; Narrative Constructions; Approaches to Genre; Cross-Platform Practice; Master’s Production Project/Master’s Research Project.

Focus on your futureBU is the only university in the UK to offer this mix of multi-format training and academic development, and our graduates are highly sought after as a result. The unique creative environment provided by BU’s Media School means you will be at the heart of real productions and develop a portfolio of work that will serve as invaluable evidence of your abilities and accomplishments as you move into industry.

Armed with the skills to author scripts for a range of media, including emerging technologies, MA Scriptwriting students will graduate as multi-skilled practitioners who have the necessary knowledge, skills and drive to see their scripts produced across a variety of formats.

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/maswp www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/masf


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Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours Degree, (2:1 or above). Applications are also welcome from experienced professionals working within the media industry. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience and will need to provide examples of creative writing with their application. An interview is required. Applicants without a first degree but with significant industry experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances


See also:MA Screenwriting (152)


Accreditations:Skillset - Sector Skills Council (SSC) for Creative Media

Duration:2 years

Delivery methods:Part-time, distance learning with two week long residentials each year



Entry requirements:The course is designed for people currently working in the media industry and also those who are looking to enter the industry. The normal requirement is an honours degree or comparable qualification, but appropriate experience will also be taken into account and all applications are treated on an individual basis

If English is not your first language:IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 for writing and 6.0 in all other components) or equivalent. See page 177

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MA Creative & Media Education (part-time)The courseThis innovative course is designed specifically for teachers of creative and media subjects, at all levels in schools, further education and higher education. It is also aimed at those in relevant educational support and development roles who want to develop their knowledge and skills in one or more creative media disciplines.

This part-time distance-learning course uses the latest online technologies, which enables you to negotiate study with a personal tutor, ensuring that the outcomes are relevant to your direct needs. Each student can fashion the course to suit their own personal requirements within their own unique professional contexts. The course aims to provide you with knowledge and skills relating both to current debates and practices in the creative industries, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. You will become a critical, knowledgeable and responsible leader of creative and media education, capable of initiating, developing and embedding new understandings and techniques in the classroom. The course consists of regular individual tutorials, both face-to-face and online, as well as one intensive, three-day residential each term. Residentials will feature master classes with leading figures from the creative industries, together with skills workshops, enabling you to produce a range of learning resources for the classroom, and to develop your skills in areas such as interactive media (Flash, Dreamweaver), design (Photoshop, InDesign) and broadcast production (camera, editing).

You will be part of a network of media teachers, sharing good practice and working collaboratively to address common problems around delivery and assessment. The time you spend at work therefore contributes to the requirements of the course and what you learn immediately feeds into your teaching practice.

Recent graduates have included art, media, film, journalism, television, music, IT, drama and English teachers.

Course contentIndustry; Production Practice; Pedagogy; Major Project Validation & Defence; Exhibition.

Focus on your futureThe course will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for career progression and development, and will provide your school, college or university with an innovative leader in creative and media education. On completion of the course, you will be well-equipped to initiate change in your school, college or partnership, and will have developed a range of new techniques, skills and resources.

What they say“Choosing to do this is probably one of the top three best decisions I’ve ever made.”2013 graduate and journalism teacher

The coursesDesigned and delivered by The Media School and the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, these courses feature a two-day ‘creative retreat’ (Friday and Saturday) where you will benefit from networking with other professionals as well as developing your knowledge and skills. After the creative retreat, there are seven weeks of supported online tuition, which will culminate in a work-based assignment. The online tuition means that you will not need to take valuable time off from work in order to study with us.

There are over 50 media short courses for you to choose from, so you can pick the right course, or combination of courses to suit you, whether it is future media platforms, media management, creative leadership or intellectual property.

These short courses are suitable for people with significant professional experience of the media / creative industries, and they attract postgraduate academic credits. Completing just three of these courses would qualify you for a Postgraduate Certificate.

These courses can be taken individually or in combination with others from the portfolio to achieve a recognised postgraduate qualification in professional media practice, ultimately enabling you to build your own MA.

Courses available in:

• Animation

• Journalism

• Marketing communications

• Media production

• Media management.

Focus on your futureAimed at working media professionals, these short courses are designed to provide you with professionally relevant learning that you can immediately apply to the workplace, with the aim of helping you progress within your chosen career thanks to the combination of confidence and experience that these courses will give you. These short courses have attracted applicants from the BBC, Sony, Pearson International, ITV, Channel 4 and NESTA, as well as freelancers working in the media and creative industries both in the UK and internationally.

What they say“I feel my career development has been enhanced and I’ve learned a lot from the three courses I have so far taken. The networking opportunities have also been useful.”Former student

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/macmep www.bournemouth.ac.uk/mixtape

Key FactsDelivered by:The Media School, Executive Business Centre, Lansdowne Campus

Accreditations:We are partnered with leading media companies including BBC Academy, Met Film School and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

Duration:Eight weeks: two days face-to-face delivery in Bournemouth, followed by seven weeks of online learning

Delivery methods:Part-time, combining a two-day ‘creative retreat’ (usually in Bournemouth) and online distance learning for each short course

Start date:Flexible, see website for full schedule of delivery

Tuition fees:£850 (discounts available)

Entry requirements:These courses are intended for media professionals with an undergraduate degree who have been working in a relevant industry for at least two years, or non-graduates with significant and relevant work experience (normally ten years) who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course


Duration:18 months

Delivery methods:Part-time, online with residential elements

Start date:May


Entry requirements:Qualification equivalent to a UK Honours degree (2:1 or above). We are looking for teachers, college lecturers, and others in relevant educational support and development roles, who wish to develop their knowledge and skills. An interview is required. Applicants are encouraged to provide details of relevant work experience

Relevant subjects:2D Visual Art, Advertising, 3D Visual Art, Computer Games, Radio, Music, Graphic Design, Photo Imaging, Interactive Media, Film, Animation, Publishing, Television

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A professionally-led approach, along with the commitment to deliver high-quality learning, means that studying psychology at BU can help you to make the most of your career opportunities.

We have established links with organisations and employers such as the National Health Service, and charities. Collaboration with other professions is encouraged.

Studying with us will give you the chance to gain a detailed knowledge of psychological theories and practice. We have particular expertise in our high-profile work in emotional processing, Alzheimer’s disease and face recognition. Cutting-edge work is underway in way-finding, and in neurological conditions underlying excessive yawning.

Learning on our psychology courses is focused on two days a week and you will explore a variety of approaches and conditions with experts from the Bournemouth and Dorset area. We have a wide range of laboratories for use by all our students and academics, including a virtual reality laboratory, mobile and static eye-tracking facilities, mobile EEG facilities, new cognitive testing laboratories, and an observation suite.

Research interests can also be pursued, with career opportunities in psychology research available. We have a large group of PhD researchers working in a wide variety of areas as part of the research team of our academic staff.

Our courses provide a fascinating programme of study for those wishing to become researchers in this area and for those seeking further professional development to give them a unique and relevant qualification in an increasingly competitive job market.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in psychology, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Emotional processing and episodic memoryGlen Howells

Cross-cultural comparison of emotional processing: A quantitative psychological study of healthy participants and chronic-pain patients from England, Italy and JapanMariaelisa Santonastaso

The role of early-life psychological factors in the development of chronic disease: A longitudinal analysis applied to the onset of cancer, diabetes and asthma in mid-lifeReuben Odongo Ogollah

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MSc Foundations of Clinical PsychologyThe courseAs a pre-clinical course, this Master’s degree offers you an opportunity for gaining in-depth knowledge of theories and practice in clinical psychological disorders and treatment approaches. A 15-day placement experience will typically enable you to tailor your direction of knowledge according to your specific needs within clinical psychology. This course does not guarantee a place in clinical psychology training but presents a thorough grounding for individuals.

The course offers graduates a breadth of knowledge of the theories behind clinical psychological disorders together with comprehensive case histories and therapeutic approaches for each condition presented. Over 30 experts from all over Dorset provide expertise through teaching, workshops and placements.

The duration of the MSc course is ten months. The course assessment includes a critical literature review dissertation at the end of the placement experience, which takes place towards the end of the year, together with an oral examination about the dissertation.

Our students normally enrol on the MSc course. However, it is possible to complete the taught subjects without proceeding to placement and dissertation, receiving a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) award instead. The duration of the taught subjects is six months.

Course contentPG Dip Level Units Advanced Research Methods & Statistics; Roots & Range of Psychological Disorders; Psychological Therapy; Jurisprudence & Organisations.

Master’s Level Units Same as PG Dip Level plus Placement Experience and Dissertation.

Focus on your futureThe MSc provides an opportunity to apply for careers within the NHS, not only in a therapeutic setting but also in management. Graduates of the course can choose to take a career path in psychological research. The School is active in research and enterprise, and has a well-established base in psychology. There is an active research and publication arena within the Psychology Research Centre, and links with the wider school and University are encouraged.

What they say“This MSc offers a comprehensive knowledge of clinical approaches and is possible due to our network of clinical experts who teach on the programme. This MSc was shortlisted for the National TIMES Higher Education Awards 2012.”Dr Simon Thompson, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology

The courseThe normal and abnormal changes that occur in the human brain from birth, through childhood into adulthood and older age are key topics for psychologists interested in gaining a fundamental understanding of human cognition.

The focus of this course is on the neuropsychology and cognitive changes that occur across the entire lifespan. You will have the chance to work with a small group of researchers examining the neuropsychological and cognitive changes that occur during development.

The course will provide you with advanced knowledge of key mechanisms involved in cognitive changes evident throughout the lifespan, and a detailed understanding of disorders related to cognitive development.

Course contentNeurodevelopmental Disorders; Advanced Issues in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology; Ageing & Neurodegenerative Disorders; Clinical & Cognitive Neuropsychology; Advanced Statistics; Presentation & Scientific Writing; Research Project.

Focus on your futureThe content of this course will ensure you are an expert in the field of neuropsychology, giving you an in-depth knowledge of the normal development of the human mind and of the consequences of damage to the brain at various stages across the lifespan. Moreover, this course will provide you with the necessary theoretical, statistical and methodological training required for PhD-level research. Gaining this qualification will evidence your ability to work with special populations, show you are able to manage large projects, and therefore provide you with essential skills in an increasing competitive job market.

What they say“The adoption of the lifespan approach is one of the most exciting developments in neuropsychological research.”Dr Jan Weiner, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msfcpf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mslnf


Duration:1 year

Delivery methods:Full-time (delivery condensed into two days per week)



Entry requirements:2:1 classification in an undergraduate psychology degree. Those with less standard/traditional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Relevant subjects:Psychology


See also:MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology (158)


Duration:10 months with a 15-day placement

Delivery methods:Full-time (delivery condensed into two days per week)



Entry requirements:2:1 classification in an undergraduate psychology degree. Those with less standard/traditional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should ideally have clinically relevant experience with a range of clinical disorders. An offer of a place will be conditional upon a CRB check

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As evidenced by events such as the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, sport continues to be a cultural phenomenon that inspires passion, promotes health and wellbeing, and influences the lives of millions, whether performing at the highest level or participating and watching purely for enjoyment. As such, sport offers many opportunities for a wide range of careers, such as coaching elite athletes, managing sport facilities, organising sports events, providing sport science support, and much more.

We offer a portfolio of courses designed to meet the needs of employers within such a varied industry. These courses are delivered by a dynamic and experienced team, and supported by active research into various aspects of sport. Our work has explored issues such as sport participation and behaviour, athlete welfare, sport and wellbeing, volunteering and legacy planning, sport marketing, sport technology and sport tourism initiatives.

Our research is on the cutting edge of our subject area, and published in varied academic books and journals, as well as informing our taught courses. In addition, we work with a variety of partners, both nationally and internationally, and research

is currently being undertaken in association with universities in the USA, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Asia, Brazil, Russia and the Netherlands. This is all delivered within a friendly, dynamic and supportive environment. All Master’s students are offered academic support from our dedicated study support lecturers. This involves weekly classes, one-to-one tutorials and email contact.

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If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in sport, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


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Looking through the kaleidoscope: perspectives on the lived experiences of sport event volunteeringSusanne Gellweiler

On the run: Perspectives on long distance runningRichard Shipway

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MSc Sport ManagementThe courseThe growth of the sport industry has prompted the need for a more professional and commercial orientation to the management of sport. The MSc Sport Management responds to this market demand by providing a critical and applied examination of research and practice essential to the development of future sport managers.

You will develop a higher-level understanding of management principles and their application to the sport industry. This course enables you to advance your knowledge of the processes by which sport has become a global phenomenon within the wider service and entertainment industry, the subsequent tensions that have emerged, and the implications for the future development and management of sport.

Whether you have a background in sport study/industry or not, we ensure you are well-prepared for a career in sport management and further assist you in developing your employability. This includes engagement with industry professionals through guest lecturers from local, national and international sports practitioners; access to industry partners for your own networking; producing a dissertation in cooperation with industry partners; access to collaborative events hosted at BU; field trips to sport and leisure organisations across the South of England and opportunities for study exchanges at one of our renown international partner universities.

As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to undertake a paid work placement. Running for a minimum of 30 weeks, this will give you the chance to apply what you have learnt in practice, and coupled with our reputation for excellence, will help you graduate as exactly the kind of experienced, knowledgeable candidate employers are looking for.

Course contentBusiness Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Sport Principles & Practice; Consuming Sport; Facility Planning & Design; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureThis course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in sport development, sport facility management, sports marketing or sport event management.

What they say“The content of the MSc Sport Management has been carefully designed to provide postgraduate education in line with sport industry demands.”Dr Tim Breitbarth, Course Leader

The courseThis course is designed for those seeking to gain further knowledge and understanding of the management of the sport coaching process. According to Sports Coach UK, there are over one million sport coaches in the UK. Managing sport coaches and elite performers requires particular knowledge, skills and attributes, and these are developed through the completion of the MSc Managing Sport Performance.

This Master’s degree explores aspects of sport performance such as the principles of performance coaching, sport psychology, biomechanics and performance analysis from the perspective of those managing or coordinating coaches, or those working as applied practitioners within the sport environment. There will be an element of work-based learning and personal development, and you will also be offered the opportunity to specialise in an aspect of managing sport performance through the completion of an individual research project.

The course is aimed at existing coaches who are managing, or looking to manage coaches or elite performers, as well as individuals with an interest in sport coaching/performance.

You will benefit from the expertise and guidance of research-active academics, who regularly work with practitioners from the sport sector at local, regional and international levels. Discussion in seminars and lectures is therefore drawn from both industry and academia, ensuring a dynamic interplay between theory and practice.

Course contentManaging the Coaching Process; Personal & Professional Development; Research Methods; Performance Psychology; Principles of Performance Coaching; Understanding Sports Performance; Research Project for Sport.

Focus on your futureBournemouth University has a very good track record in designing courses for those looking to enhance their employment prospects in the sports sector, whether it is in the commercial, public or voluntary sector.

This course is ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in sports coaching, sport development, the sport sciences, or for those hoping to work for national sporting governing bodies, sports consultancy enterprises, schools and specialist sports colleges, community groups or charitable sporting organisations.

What they say“Benefit from the expertise and guidance from research-active and industry-advising academics within the sports industry at local, regional and international levels.”Emma Kavanagh, Course Leader

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msspmf www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/msmspf


Duration:12-15 months. Part-time option available






Relevant subjects:Coaching, Sport Science, Sport Management


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Tourism, Hospitality & EventsMSc Events Management 166MSc Events Marketing 167MSc Tourism Management 168MSc Tourism Management & Marketing 169MSc Sustainable Tourism Planning 170MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management 171MSc Hotel & Food Services Management 172

We recognise that services are continuing to overtake manufacturing as the dominant force for international trade and economic growth.

We offer a well-established portfolio of tourism, hospitality and events courses designed to meet the present and future needs of managers, executives and other professionals. We focus on the ‘consumer experience’, developing your management, research and analytical skills to be able to operate at a high level within the industry. We want you to be part of the unique synergy within the School of Tourism which recognises the contribution of all tourism sectors as agents of change and development at all geographical levels from global to local community.

There has never been a more exciting time to study tourism, hospitality and events in the UK. The ease of booking on the internet and the rise of online ‘communities’, the emergence of low-cost airline carriers and budget hotels, and the continuing growth of festivals and ‘mega-events’ worldwide create interesting challenges and opportunities for the tourism, hospitality and events industry.

We are proud of the world-class research we carry out in the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research and the Centre for Event & Sport Research. The strong link between our research and taught postgraduate degrees means that you will be studying alongside leading academics whose research has a global impact.

Don’t just take our word for it! In the past five years, we have been voted first for tourism in The Guardian league tables, and were awarded United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)-TedQual status, and Institute for Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence status.

All Master’s students are offered academic support from the School of Tourism’s dedicated study support lecturers. This involves weekly classes, one-to-one tutorials and email contact.

Course Listing

If you are interested in studying for a research qualification in tourism, hospitality or events, then we’d be very interested in talking to you. We’re always on the lookout for talented people who can join our world-leading research offering to help us blend the best in education, professional practice and research.


Research degrees


Leadership and motivation in hospitalitySteven Boyne

The role of social relationships in the setting up and management of small tourism businesses in two Portuguese rural areasDeolinda Goretti Vas Da Silva Rebelo

A virtual ethnography of the Black Flag Cafe: A forum for people who travel to dangerous placesVictoria Lindsay-Towner

Reviewing the carbon footprint assessment of tourism: Developing and evaluating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to introduce a more holistic approach to existing methodologiesViachaslau Filimonau

Technology adoption determinants: Strategic management implications for small, owner-managed travel firms in JamaicaAndrew Spencer

The poetics of sensory-spatial experience in varieties of leisure consumption and the diversity of cultural ecologyCharles McIntyre

Mega-events, community stakeholders and legacy: London 2012Deborah Sadd

Customer satisfaction in Malaysian Malay restaurants: A grounded theory approachSarimah Ismail

Developing authentic foodservice to support the development of tourist attractions in GhanaAugusta Frempong-Adjei

The perceptions of members of the Karen and Hmong hill tribes of the impacts upon their communities resulting from the development of tourism in northern ThailandKanokkarn Kaewnuch

Tourism development in transition economies: An evaluation of the development of a Black Sea coastal destination during a period of political and socio-economic transitionSvetla Stoyanova-Bozhkova

Consumer perceptions and experiences of relationships with service organisations: Financial, travel and tourism organisationsDorothea Cramer

An evaluation of tourism stakeholder relationships: A case study of Agra, IndiaSamrat Hazra

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MSc Events ManagementThe courseEvents occur in many aspects of our professional and personal lives, such as conferences, exhibitions, product launches, corporate functions, weddings, sport events, political events, community events and festivals. The events field is one that can be fast paced yet rewarding and satisfying.

This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills essential for working in the events sector, using theories and processes of project and operational management. You will learn about the entire event management cycle, including planning, design, implementation and evaluation of a variety of events. As an academically driven course, you will learn to critically evaluate a range of theories and models relevant to events management. The practical element of this course focuses on the application of these theories and models to event examples, including the organisation of your own live event, as part of a group.

The course has strong links with industry through applied case studies, guest lectures and includes an optional work placement, providing further hands-on experience and understanding of the industry.

We are looking for applicants who enjoy working with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, are skilled multi-taskers, able to adapt to varying demands and workloads, flexible with their time, and full of energy, creativity and enthusiasm. If that sounds like you, then this could be the ideal course.

Course contentEvent Principles & Practice; Business Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Events Management; Project Management for Events; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureOur graduates hold senior management positions in specific events and festivals, event management companies, hotels, visitor attractions, sports clubs, charities, PR companies and communications companies. Several others have gone on to set up their own events businesses. Alumni include an events manager for a five-star hotel chain, events manager at Beach Break Live Music Festival, marketing director at an advertising agency, and the organiser of accommodation for the England football team.

What they say“The best things about the course were the fact that both the academic staff and the students are from a multinational origin. This provides different perspectives and opinions. My experience at BU was enriching and educational and has helped my current career development by giving me knowledge and different perspectives on special events.”Christina Tzoneva, Graduate

The courseIn a competitive marketing environment, organisations are now marketing through events, whereby events are used as an integral part of the marketing communications mix. The event is not the end itself, but a means to achieve a product’s or brand’s marketing objectives. Events marketing is part of the experiential marketing domain, defined as the strategy of achieving marketing objectives through personal experiences which allow customers to engage and interact with brands, products, and services.

In this course you will learn about the most recent developments in a range of critical areas of events marketing such as sponsorship/branding, new media campaigns (guerrilla and ambush), PR stunts and virtual events/hybrid events. All aspects of marketing communications are discussed to enable you to prepare an integrated events marketing communications plan. You will start the course by developing a sound understanding of management principles as well as of the events industry. You will understand the strategic, finance and organisational context in which organisations operate in order to come up with events marketing solutions that satisfy the organisation’s marketing communication briefs.

As an academically driven course, you will learn to critically evaluate a range of theories and models relevant to events marketing. The course has strong links with industry through applied case studies and guest lectures, and includes an optional work placement.

Course contentEvents Principles & Practice; Managing Organisations; Business Strategy & Finance; Events Marketing Communication; Contemporary Events Marketing; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureThis is a fast-growing area of marketing, so there is a real need for professionals who have expertise when it comes to engaging customers through events and that need is likely to grow further in future years. As a graduate from this course, you’ll be in the perfect position to capitalise on that.

The roles you can expect to perform in event management companies or corporate marketing departments include: marketing director, brand manager, campaign manager, event manager, events executive, account manager, marketing executive, communication senior staff, internal communications executive or marketing events executive.

What they say“This course is one of the first Master’s in the world dedicated to the use of events for marketing purposes, which is one of the fastest growing areas of marketing.”Dr Miguel Moital, Course Leader

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MSc Tourism ManagementThe courseThere has never been a better time to embark on a postgraduate course in tourism. The ease of booking on the internet, the spread of low-cost airline carriers and the rise of budget hotels have created interesting challenges and opportunities throughout the industry. It is an industry that employs over 234 million people, generating around US$6.5 billion per year.

This course reviews a range of key issues, challenges and developments in tourism management, with particular focus on the relationships between tourism and the wider economic, environmental and socio-cultural context.

This course aims to develop your management, research and analytical skills to allow you to operate at a high level within this dynamic industry. During your studies, you will gain access to industry experts, with the opportunity to take a professional work placement, network and share knowledge and experience.

The course is delivered by staff who are actively involved in research and consultancy, ensuring that the curriculum and discussions are informed by cutting-edge knowledge and practice including the likes of Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, Professor John Fletcher, Professor Adam Blake, Professor Adele Ladkin and Professor Stephen Page. This is further supported with a variety of academic and industry guest lectures and field trips. During your studies you will also have opportunities to engage in conferences and events organised by our faculty members.

Course contentTourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice; Business Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Tourism, Culture & Society; The Management of Cultural & Heritage Attraction; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureOur graduates hold senior management positions in tour operators and travel agencies, airlines, the cruise industry, hotel chains and government tourism ministries. Alumni include a hospitality manager for a four-star hotel in Qatar, the Head of Research for the Ministry of Tourism in Slovenia, a government official in the Peruvian Tourism Ministry, the PR officer for The Advanced School of Tourism in Greece, the Head of Tourism for the Azores Islands and the Secretary General of the Kurokawa Onsen Tourist Inn Association.

What they say“The course is really detailed and gives you the opportunity to study areas of industry that interest you, whilst informing you of the latest contemporary issues within tourism.”James Druce, Graduate

The courseThis course reviews the key issues and developments in the tourism industry, with particular focus on the relationships between tourism, marketing and media, providing you with the tools to develop your career and become a leader in an ever-changing business environment.

The course aims to establish your understanding of the principles of tourism marketing management, providing you with a framework upon which to understand business development and marketing planning. Specifically, it examines the relationships between the customer experience and marketing organisations, research planning, budgeting, marketing strategies and communication. You will develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues in marketing and the ability to question current marketing patterns and trends. The speed of change in the global tourism industry means that students need to be kept abreast of contemporary issues. This is achieved through our close links with industry and the opportunity for students to engage in a professional work placement.

This course is delivered by a team of research-active, internationally recognised experts with a wide range of industry and academic experience. These include, Dr Philip Alford, Professor Philip Long and Professor Dimitrios Buhalis who is one of the most cited authors in the world on tourism marketing. This ensures that discussion in lectures and seminars is informed by both cutting-edge research and practice.

The course is further supported with a variety of academic and industry guest lectures and field trips. During your studies you will also have opportunities to engage in conferences and events organised by our faculty members.

Course contentTourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice; Business Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality; eTourism; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureOur graduates hold senior management positions in tour operations and travel agencies, airlines, the cruise industry, hotel chains and government tourism ministries. Alumni include the Head of Research for the Ministry of Tourism in Slovenia, government official in the Peruvian Tourism Ministry, PR Officer for The Advanced School of Tourism in Greece, and Secretary General of the Kurokawa Onsen Tourist Inn Association.

What they say“I was impressed with the level of expertise and experience of all the tourism lecturers and really enjoyed their methods of teaching. I was constantly challenged and impressed by their knowledge and engagement within tourism.”Joanna Matloka, Graduate

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MSc Sustainable Tourism PlanningThe courseSustainable tourism planning is a crucial topic for the global tourism industry, worldwide destinations, government authorities, and academic institutions as well as planning and policy makers in international organisations. The aim of this course is to provide a critical awareness of the value and benefits of sustainable planning for tourism management and knowledge of different approaches.

Our graduates will have a superior understanding of sustainable development and its application in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Our students will hugely benefit from learning about sustainability approaches and management principles to implement in the industry, in destinations and policy agencies.

During the course you’ll have lectures on sustainable development principles, economic, environmental and socio-cultural tourism impacts, traditional planning approaches and recent shifts, indicator development frameworks and monitoring, forecasting demand and feasibility studies, tourist satisfaction, issues related to implementation in destinations and industry, contemporary challenges (disasters and economic crisis affecting destinations), and current debates. You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of these topics and learn from international academic experts as well as guest lectures from the industry and public organisations. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a professional work placement.

Course contentTourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice; Business Strategy & Finance; Managing Organisations; Critical Issues in Tourism Development & Planning; Tourism Impacts & Management; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureGraduates from our tourism courses are working all over the world for leading organisations, and this degree will allow you to apply your learning here in the UK or capitalise on the international scope of the tourism industry. You’ll be qualified to work in the public sector (with international, national and regional agencies) and with private sector development and management companies.

Our graduates have been successful in getting jobs in diverse fields, including hotels, tour operators and regional and national tourism offices in the UK and around the world.

What they say“A great course, with a strong emphasis upon emerging issues within the tourism industry and equally well situated in relation to several ongoing international tourism projects in the local area.”Luke Shotter, Graduate

The courseThis course is intended to provide you with both an advanced understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as a managerial perspective of how to run such operations. On completion of this Master’s degree, you will have the capacity to be involved in more analytical and developmental perspectives of the industries and will develop a more strategic insight of the industry and issues affecting hospitality and tourism than at undergraduate level.

Equally, this course will provide the opportunity for you to identify and engage with selected areas of specialism within the hospitality industry such as consumer behaviour, marketing, international human resource management, revenue management and international market trends.

You will also have access to a wide range of extra curricula activities and qualifications, such as our visiting speakers programme featuring representatives from Hilton International, Shangri-la Hotels, Fairmont Hotels and Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons. You will have the opportunity to attend our annual hospitality student conference and to undertake added-value courses such as the Wine and Spirits Trust Award, trips to the World Travel and Tourism Market, London and the HOTS Hotel Simulation package.

The School of Tourism has been undertaking degrees in this area for more than 35 years and has a world renowned reputation and extensive international network of alumni and employers who both recognise and specifically recruit from these courses.

Course contentTourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice; Managing Organisations; Business Strategy & Finance; Hospitality Operations Management; Issues in International Hospitality & Tourism Management; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course have found a range of positions in international hotel groups and food service organisations in both the United Kingdom, the USA and in their home countries (such as in Thailand, China and India). Many of our graduates enter large organisations either as part of a management development scheme or in order to gain practical experience before being appointed to management roles. This said, many of our graduates have also returned to their home environments and taken over their family business or have developed business opportunities of their own.

What they say“The course is delivered within a specialist School in which there is a specific focus on hospitality and tourism.”Andrew Boer, Course Leader

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Here at BU, we are constantly reviewing and evaluating our courses to make sure that they will produce graduates with the skills and abilities that industry needs. As a result, it means our portfolio of courses is often being added to, or courses are updated. For the latest information on all of our courses, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses. You’ll find more information about all of the courses listed in this prospectus, as well as the exciting proposed new courses below:

• MRes www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research-degrees

• MA Media & Communication www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/mamf

• PG Dip Adult Nursing www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pgdanf

• PG Dip Mental Health Nursing www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pgdmnf

• PG Dip Children and Young People’s Nursing www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses/pgdcynf

MSc Hotel & Food Services ManagementThe courseThis Master’s degree is intended to provide you with both an advanced understanding of the Hotel and Food Services industries as well as a managerial perspective of how to run such operations. When you graduate you will have the capacity to be involved in more analytical and developmental perspectives of the industries concerned and will develop a more strategic insight of the issues affecting them than at undergraduate level.

The emphasis of this course is on accommodation management, food and drink, and the food service sector. As such, this is a course with an operational management focus although it will also provide you with the opportunity to identify and engage with selected areas of specialism within these industries such as revenue management, IT applications and human resource management.

You will also have access to a wide range of extra curricula activities and qualifications, such as our visiting speakers programme, for example representatives from Hilton International, Shangri-la Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons and many more. You will have the opportunity to attend our annual hospitality student conference and the opportunity to undertake added-value courses such as the Wine and Spirits Trust Award, trips to the World Travel and Tourism Market, London and the HOTS Hotel Simulation package.

The School of Tourism has been undertaking degrees in this area for more than 35 years and has a world renowned reputation and extensive international network of alumni and employers who both recognise and specifically recruit from these courses.

Course contentManaging Organisations; Business Strategy & Finance; Hospitality Operations Management; Issues in International Hotel and Food Service Management; one optional unit (see website for details); Dissertation.

Focus on your futureGraduates from this course have found a range of positions in international hotel groups and food service organisations in both the United Kingdom, the USA and in their home countries (such as in Thailand, China and India). Many of our graduates enter large organisations either as part of a management development scheme or in order to gain practical experience before being appointed to management roles. This said, many of our graduates have also returned to their home environments and taken over their family business or have developed business opportunities of their own.

What they say“Our graduates will develop a broad range of professional, technical and transferrable skills required by the industry.”Andrew Boer, Course Leader

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Applying onlineApplications to all BU taught postgraduate courses should be made direct to BU via our Online Application System.

Other ways to applyIf the course(s) you would like to apply for cannot accept online applications, you can download the BU application form instead (via the BU website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/howtoapply) or request a copy of the form from the askBU Enquiries Service. Email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)1202 961916

Application deadlineThere is no official closing date for applying but some courses fill up quickly so it is advisable to apply as early as possible.

Admission is normally only considered for the year of entry specified on the offer letter. Occasionally it may be possible to delay your entry until the following year. If you have an offer and are unable to join us at your original start date, you will need to contact the International Admissions Team or your Academic School to discuss whether deferral is an option.

Where do I send my application form?Application forms should be sent to:

Student AdministrationBournemouth UniversityMelbury House1-3 Oxford RoadBournemouth, BH8 8ESUK

Emailed forms can be sent to [email protected]

What should I put in my application?You are encouraged to provide the following information in support of your application:• Details of your education

history• Your academic

qualifications• Your language skills

(if English is not your first language, you must include details of your English language qualifications)

• A personal statement which outlines the reasons for choosing the course, career aspirations and other relevant information

• Two references (at least one of which should be academic)

• Details of your employment history and work experience (if applicable).

Overall, full details which demonstrate your enthusiasm, motivation and a genuine interest in your chosen course(s) of study, as well as your potential to succeed, should be provided.

Information in support of your application can be uploaded via our Online Application System. If you are submitting hard copy forms, you should submit supporting information with the fully completed application form. These include certified photocopies of academic certificates and results in each subject. If these are not in English, you will need to include certified translation of the academic certificates. Any English language qualifications, such as IELTS or TOEFL, should also be sent in, if they are available at the time of application.

For details on how to apply please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-apply

Other important informationWe will need to see all your original certificates at enrolment. Please don’t post original copies of your certificates.

What happens next?When we have received your application, we will assess your suitability for the course(s) you have chosen. If you are submitting hard copy documentation in the post when you have applied online, this will delay the application process as we cannot proceed until we have received all the required information.

Applications for some courses will require that you attend an interview (or a Skype interview) or selection test, but we will let you know if this is necessary once we have received your fully completed application. If you apply via our Online Application System, details of our decision will be available on the Online Applications Portal, in addition to your offer letter.

If your application is successful, you must choose whether you want to accept or decline the offer. You may be required to pay a deposit to secure your place by a given deadline. Further details on deposits can be found on page 180.

Where can I get more help?If you have any further questions about completing your application, or would like to speak to a member of staff, then please feel free to contact us by calling +44 (0)1202 961916 or emailing our askBU Enquiries Service at: [email protected] BU international representativesIf you are an international student, you can submit your application through a BU international representative in your own country. They can assist you with the application process and liaise with BU on your behalf. The International Marketing & Student Recruitment Team can provide further information. Email them at:[email protected] or call +44 (0)1202 961604

For information on BU Representatives in your country visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives Research degreesFor information on the application process, or for general enquiries about research degrees, please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/graduateschool

Applying for a visaIf you are a student from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and you intend to travel to the UK to study a course that is longer than six months in duration, then you will need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. The Home Office regularly reviews its policies, and applicants are recommended to check its website for the most up-to-date information. Please note that a student visa is for full-time study only. What will I need to apply for a visa?You will receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from BU, once you have received and formally accepted an unconditional offer and paid your deposit. You will also need to satisfy any requirements (for example, financial or English language) as set out by the Home Office.

For full details visit:www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

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BU is an excellent place to study, with great facilities and friendly committed staff. We recruit strong candidates to all of our postgraduate degrees, and are keen to ensure we give due consideration to a wide variety of qualifications, and previous experience.

Academic entry routeThe normal requirement for embarking upon a taught Master’s degree is a UK Bachelor’s (Honours) degree (or equivalent).

For post-experience and professional qualifications there may be additional entry requirements set by the associated professional body. The profiles on our website (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses) will provide full details of any extra requirements. Alternatively, you are encouraged to get in touch with the askBU Enquiries Service if in any doubt (see page 34). You can also prove your suitability for a course if you can demonstrate learning through experience, such as portfolios, records of achievements and so on. A combination of academic achievement and experience may also be acceptable when applying for one of our courses.

You may also be able to gain credit towards your degree from work experience or academic study you have already undertaken.

We recognise that our applicants possess an extensive range of skills and knowledge obtained from a variety of professional, educational and community settings for which we may be able to provide credit.

Please contact our askBU Enquiries Service (email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)1202 961916) who will provide you with information on applying via the APL (Accredited Prior Learning) route.

Pathway to Master’s degreeIf you do not have the appropriate qualifications equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s (Honours) degree to gain direct entry to a Master’s degree at BU, we still have opportunities for you to pursue your study goals.

If you have obtained one of the following qualifications with the appropriate grades after studying at an institution in the UK or overseas, BU offers you the opportunity to complete a one-year Top-up degree as a pathway to a BU Master’s (MA, MSc):• Foundation degree, or

Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Overseas qualifications that are equivalent to the first two years of a UK undergraduate course (i.e. equivalent to Level 5 on the Qualification Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

A Top-up degree enables you to ‘top up’ or add the final year of a UK degree to your existing qualifications, which will have been confirmed as equivalent to the first two years of a UK degree. This means you could obtain two UK qualifications in two years: a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree.

Successful completion of our Top-up degrees with good grades (normally a second-class degree) may lead to entry to a Master’s degree in a relevant field. To find out the exact progression route from Top-up course to Master’s, please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/topup-degrees

Discount for BU graduatesBU offers a good loyalty discount to its graduates, so if you continue your Master’s degree following successful completion of the Top-up degree, you will enjoy a 20% fee reduction for your postgraduate study at BU. In addition, if you pay in full before or at enrolment, you will get another 5% discount, making a total of 25% off the Master’s fees. Pre-Master’s programmesYou can also study for a Pre-Master’s programme offered at the BU International College*. See page 178 for more information.

English language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level.

The information below will give you a guide to the university’s minimum English language entry requirements. However, particular English language requirements for your course will be noted in the offer letter sent to you by the University.

BU’s English language entry requirements are set in line with the Home Office’s requirements for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. We recommend applicants keep up to date with any developments through the Home Office’s website (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying). Postgraduate taught (Master’s) degreesFor most of our courses the English language entry requirement is normally a minimum of one of the following:• IELTS (Academic) 6.0

with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), or equivalent

• Successful completion of the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 178).

Research degreesThe English language requirement for entry on to a research degree is normally a minimum of:• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or

7.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), or equivalent

• Successful completion of the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme (see page 178).

If you have alternative evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. you have a different English language qualification, you received the majority of your education through the medium of English, or you have a degree from a UK university), please indicate this in your application.

*subject to contract between BU and

Kaplan UK Limited

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Preparatory programmes Scholarships178 179

We believe that outstanding academic, sporting and musical achievement deserves to be recognised. That’s why BU continues to invest in scholarships in order to ensure we attract the best, self-motivated students who are passionate about their studies.

Joint and external scholarship schemesBU is also very pleased to confirm participation in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and the Chevening Scholarship Scheme. Both are full scholarships covering course fees and living expenses.

BU applicants can also benefit from scholarship funding from Santander. In 2013/14, BU awarded 11 scholarships of £5,000 each to international students.

Further informationFurther information about BU’s scholarships including details of eligibility criteria and application procedures are available from www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-scholarships

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/

Chevening Scholarship Scheme: www.chevening.org

The table below indicates the type of BU scholarships available for 2014/15.

*please see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-scholarships for specific eligibility criteria.

Type of scholarship

Value of award Eligible students*

Number available

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

50% or 100% fee reduction Non-EU/EU/UK

12

Dean’s Scholarship 25% or 50% fee reduction Non-EU/EU/UK

Dependent on Academic School

Academic Achievement Scholarship

£2,000

£3,000

UK/EU

Non-EU

Unlimited award for all qualifying* students

BU Partner Scholarship £2,000 Non-EU Automatic, unlimited award for all students progressing to BU from a formal overseas partnership institution

BU Partner Excellence Scholarship

£3,000 Non-EU One scholarship for the top achieving student progressing to BU from a formal overseas partner institution

Music Scholarship £1,000 UK/EU 15

Sport Scholarship A total of up to £15,000 to be awarded

UK/EU Dependent on value and number of individual awards

Pre-Sessional English for University Study ProgrammeThe Pre-Sessional English for University Study Programme is designed to help you improve your English language and academic study skills in order to achieve the level required to enter your chosen degree at BU.

Delivered at the BU International College*, the programme offers various entry points throughout the year, leading to progression to the university in either the September or January intake. Programme overview:

• Enables entry to Master’s and PhD research degrees at BU

• Offers flexible entry points ranging from 5 to 39 weeks depending on your current IELTS score and the required IELTS scores for your chosen BU course

• The programmes run from January until August for September entry and from April until January for January entry

• Shorter study options (two, three and six weeks) focusing on improving study skills are available for students holding an unconditional offer.

Pre-Master’s programmesDelivered at the BU International College*, Pre-Master’s programmes are offered in the following three areas: • Business, Law & Finance

• Media & Communications

• Tourism & Hospitality Management. Upon achieving the required grades applicants are guaranteed progression to a variety of taught Master’s degrees at BU. For further information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/preparatoryprogrammes

*subject to contract between BU and Kaplan UK Limited


Postgraduate coursesYou can find the tuition fee for your course in the ‘Key Facts’ box on the course page. They range from £5,000 to £11,000 for UK and European Union (EU) students and £11,000 to £14,000 for international (non-EU) students.

All fees refer to full-time courses. For information relating to part-time courses, please contact our askBU Enquiries Service – see page 34 for details.

Equivalent Level Qualification (ELQ)The UK Government reviewed the way that it provides funding to support Higher Education. As a consequence, financial support will not be available to you if you are a student from the European Union embarking on a qualification which is equivalent to, or lower than, a qualification that you already have. However, BU will not be charging a higher fee for students on ELQ courses. See www.bournemouth.ac.uk/funding

Paying your tuition feesTuition fees are payable in full before the start of the course. It is possible to pay in three instalments – the first payment (34% of the course fee) will be taken when you register and pay online, and the second instalment (a further 33%) will be taken

three months after the first payment. The final payment (the remaining 33%) will be taken six months after the first payment.

Our online registration and payment system will clearly show the payment options available to you. Arrangements to pay your tuition fees will need to be agreed when you register online and therefore before enrolment.

The university accepts credit/debit cards, bank transfers, banker’s drafts, cheques (in pounds sterling) and cash. Tuition fees are non-refundable.

Please refer to our Fees Policy at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/feespolicy for full information about payment and refunds.

DepositsIf you are an international (non-EU) student, you will need to pay a deposit of £2,000 to secure your place on a course.

In some instances the deposit requirements may vary. The amount you need to pay will be stated in your offer letter. Your place is not secure until the deposit has been received. If the deposit is not received by the specified deadline (as indicated in your offer letter), the university reserves the right to withdraw its offer.

Please note that BU will not be able to issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa application purposes until your deposit has been received.

UK/EU students are not required to pay a deposit.

DiscountsIf you pay the full amount of your tuition fees before or at enrolment, you will be entitled to a reduction of 5%.

BU graduates proceeding on to further study at BU are eligible for a 20% ‘loyalty’ discount on their first year fee. The maximum discount available in any one academic year is up to 25% of the published fee.

International (non-EU) studentsBU offers a range of postgraduate scholarships for students from outside the UK. Each year over 100 international students are awarded a BU scholarship – most of them at postgraduate level. See page 179 for more information.

Students from the United States who wish to apply their federal loan/aid to their studies at BU may do so. The University’s OPE ID is G33503.

UK (and eligible EU) studentsAs well as the BU scholarships that are awarded to eligible UK/EU applicants, the following funding sources are also available.

Professional and Career Development LoanThis helps you pay for job-related education or training. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to fund up to two years of learning. The Skills Funding Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you’re studying and for one month afterwards, then you repay over the fixed period at the interest rate set at the time of the loan. To be eligible, you’ll need to be aged 18 or over, settled in the UK and intending to work in the UK/EU or EEA when the course finishes. You can find out more at www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/overview

Access to Learning FundThis is a non-repayable award, intended to provide help to students who encounter financial difficulties during their studies, but is not intended to meet the bulk of the funding. If you encounter financial difficulties, you can apply for a grant of up to £750.

Your employerIf you are currently employed and a Master’s degree will increase your knowledge in your field and enable you to operate more efficiently, it may be worth asking your employer whether they have a budget for training staff. This could cover some or all of your costs.

Funding your postgraduate study yourselfThis could involve taking a loan from your bank or shopping around for a loans company that can offer you competitive rates and repayments. Remember, postgraduate degrees can be time-consuming and demanding and you may not be able to spend too long working, so make sure you will be comfortable making the repayments. Similarly, you may be able to negotiate an increased overdraft with your bank to help finance your studies, or use savings to invest in your future.

BU has a team of advisers on hand to help you with your budgeting; you can contact them via the Students’ Union (www.subu.org.uk).

For more information, please email the askBU Enquiries Service at [email protected]

Research CouncilsThe Research Councils fund a range of world-class research. They also invest in postgraduate training. Industry and commercial companies also contribute to CASE studentships (Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering) offered by a number of Research Councils.

Charities, Foundations and TrustsThere are a number of other funding bodies and charities which offer financial support to both postgraduate taught and research students. You can find more information at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

Funding for UK students with disabilitiesIf you are from the UK and you are on a full-time, part-time or distance learning postgraduate course and have impairment-related course costs, you may be eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Students from outside the UK are not eligible. For more details visit www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities

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Whether you are moving to a new region or country, we try to make the move as easy as possible. We put your mind at rest by doing all we can to make sure that accommodation is arranged before you arrive at BU.

Is a place in university accommodation guaranteed?We guarantee a room in student accommodation for all postgraduate students, regardless of start date, provided you apply by the relevant deadlines (see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation for more information).

This accommodation may be managed by BU, or one of our private sector partners, UNITE PLC, The Student Housing Company and Spectrum Signpost Homes.

What type of accommodation is available?Most postgraduate shared accommodation includes a mix of male and female students, which often comprises various nationalities. Shared flats typically house between four and six students, each with their own bedroom (many with en-suite). There are also self-contained studio apartments for those who do not wish to share. All accommodation provides internet access to each bedroom or apartment. We have several different options available:

Talbot CampusStudent Village Studios (owned by BU)For students studying at the Talbot Campus, these self-contained apartments (single occupancy only) are situated adjacent to the Talbot Campus, about three kilometres from Bournemouth town centre and the Lansdowne Campus. Regular university buses run to and from the Lansdowne Campus from morning until evening, Monday to Friday during term time. Public buses also run on this route throughout the week and at weekends.

PooleCorfe House (owned by UNITE PLC)For students studying at the Talbot Campus, this 308-bed en-suite residence is situated in Poole town centre and is nine kilometres from Talbot Campus. It is very close to the shops, bus station and train station. It is also a short walk from Poole Park and Poole Quay with its popular amenities. The University’s subsidised bus service runs a regular direct service to Talbot Campus during term time and there are regular public buses to Bournemouth town centre throughout the week and at weekends.

BournemouthOkeford House (owned by Spectrum Signpost Homes)For students studying at the Lansdowne Campus this accommodation houses 94 students (UK and international) in a mixture of self-contained studio apartments and six-person, en-suite, shared flats. It is 50 metres from Winton high street with a wide selection of shops, banks and restaurants, and the university bus service is a short walk away. Lansdowne Campus is only two kilometres away.

Chesil House (owned by Spectrum Signpost Homes)This 210-room hall at the Lansdowne Campus, built in 2011, has one wing dedicated to postgraduate residents living in a mixture of self-contained studio apartments (single occupancy only) and six-person, en-suite, shared flats. The building has its own common room. Access to the facilities at Talbot Campus is a short journey by university bus, the bus stop being next to the building.

Dorchester House (owned and managed by The Student Housing Company)Opened in September 2012, this 590-room hall houses a

mixture of undergraduate students, postgraduate students and language school students. There are 68 self-contained studio apartments available for postgraduates (single occupancy) from 20-30sq m in size. It is a five-minute walk from the Executive Business Centre at the Lansdowne Campus, and the Bournemouth train and coach station and a large supermarket are across the road. The BU bus service stops outside the building.

Unilet Houses and Flats (privately owned, managed by BU)We also manage houses and flats on behalf of private landlords under the Unilet scheme, which currently houses over 400 students. These are in residential areas near to either Talbot or Lansdowne Campus, such as Winton, Wallisdown, Charminster, Boscombe and Westbourne.

The Accommodation Service can also help students find private sector or homestay accommodation. The BU Letting Service can help find a private let for students not wanting a university-allocated room, particularly helpful for students with partners and/or children, or friends wishing to share together. Visit www.bulettings.com for more information on available houses and flats.

Families and couplesConel Court (privately owned, managed by BU)Just a five-minute walk from Talbot Campus, this small block of flats provides housing for couples, small families and members of university staff with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

TransportIt is important to note that there are good bus links to BU from most parts of the town (and beyond). There is also a very good BU-subsidised bus service during term time, and out of term there is a shuttle between campuses. You do not have to travel great distances to access the facilities you need but you should find out which campus you will be studying at before you choose your accommodation. This will be in your offer letter.

What if I am undertaking work placement as part of my postgraduate studies?Due to the length of the University’s accommodation contracts, it is likely that you will need to reside in private accommodation if you choose to undertake this option. The Accommodation Service can provide further information.

When should I apply for accommodation?You can apply for accommodation once you have accepted an unconditional offer of a place to study at BU.

How much will I have to pay?You will need to pay a deposit (refunded at the end of your stay) and non-refundable administration fees. The exact amount you will need to pay will be specified in your housing offer, but it is likely to be between £350 and £400. Rental prices are outlined on the following pages. If you are from outside the UK and planning to stay in accommodation managed by one of our partners, you may need to provide your accommodation fees up front, or provide a UK-based guarantor. You can find out more at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation

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Okeford House

Rooms Flat sizesInternet access

En-suiteDisabled

accessApprox cost p/w (13/14)

946 bedrooms & some studios

In room (BU)

Yes No £115 to £135

Student Village

Rooms House sizesInternet access

En-suiteDisabled


2503-5,7 bedrooms, some studios

In room (BU)

No Yes £105 to £140

Conel Court

For more information please visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation/family

Corfe House


En-suiteDisabled


308 5,6 bedroomsIn room

(BU)Yes Yes £115 to £135

Dorchester House


En-suiteDisabled


5403-7 bedrooms, some studios

Yes Yes Yes £120 to £150

Chesil House


En-suiteDisabled


2106 bedrooms & some studios

In room (not BU)

Yes Yes £115 to £135 Unilet

Rooms House sizesInternet access

En-suiteDisabled


600 approx

Mostly 4-6 bedrooms

Wireless broadband

No No £90 to £115

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This guide describes services offered through Bournemouth University (“BU/the University”). Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the University accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Provision of servicesThe University undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to provide the educational services set out in this prospectus, or in any documents issued by it describing its teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services, to appropriately enrolled students. The University does not, however, guarantee the provision of such services. The University reserves the right not to commence any courses or course units as set out in the Programme Handbook, the Postgraduate Prospectus or on the BU website and to close, alter or combine course units which have commenced.

Should circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the University (for example, but not limited to: industrial action by staff or third parties, the departure of key members of University staff, power failure, damage to buildings or equipment, the acts of any government or

local authority) interfere with its ability to provide educational services, the University undertakes to use reasonable steps to minimise the resulting disruption to those services, but will have no liability for such failure.

Validation of degreesAs part of the University’s rigorous quality control procedures, every new course, or change to any existing course, involves a process of scrutiny and validation to ensure that these changes meet the high standard required for approval by the University’s Academic Standards Committee.

University rulesIt is a condition of enrolment that a student agrees to abide by the Rules of the University and all associated regulations, policies and procedures in force at the time of their enrolment/re-enrolment. Copies of the Rules can be accessed through the University’s Registry, in School offices or

via our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/rules

Tuition and other feesDetails of tuition fees are available from our website (www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses) and will normally be provided at the time of offer. Fees are reviewed at the beginning of each academic year. Therefore, revised rates may apply in the second or subsequent year of a course. The University reserves the right to introduce registration or other fees and will take reasonable steps to inform prospective students of its intention to do so.

Prior arrangements should be made with our Finance Department if an employer or other person is to be responsible for payment. Students will retain personal liability for the payment of course fees if the employer, sponsor or other person fails to pay when so requested by the University. Registration for BU courses is online. During your registration

process you will be able to pay online or will be given details of how to pay by cheque. Information on additional costs can be requested from the askBU Enquiry Service. Fees and deposits are only refundable in accordance with BU’s Fee Policy. See BU’s Fees Policy for further details on refunds and terms and conditions for the payment of fees at:www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/financial-rules

Term dates 2014/15Academic year starts: 15 September 2014

Winter break: 15 December 2014 - 2 January 2015

Spring break: 30 March - 17 April 2015

Academic year ends: 18 September 2015

DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this prospectus, but the University can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. The University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given. Our courses undergo constant review to ensure they are flexible, relevant and as up to date as possible. In addition, details may have changed since this prospectus went to press. For up-to-date information on BU, please visit our website at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Data ProtectionThe University holds all students’ personal information securely in one or more of hard copy format and electronically, and in accordance with the

requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.Students’ information will only be used for internal administrative and management purposes and for those registered with the Information Commissioner under the terms of our Data Protection Registration. Subject to the terms of the Data Protection Act, students have the right to request a copy of the information held about them by the University.Further information can be found in the Student Handbook and accessed at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/dpa

CreditsThis prospectus was designed and edited by the Marketing & Communications Department at Bournemouth University. Printing by Sterling.


Rules & regulations186 187

Index189188


F

Fees 20, 180

MSc Finance with Risk Management 109


Short courses in Forensic Science & Biological Sciences 117

MSc Forensic Toxicology by Research 112


MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology 158

Funding 180

G

The Graduate School 48

MSc Green Economy 93

Gym membership 26

H

School of Health & Social Care 42

Continuing Professional Development for Health & Social Care Professionals 131

MSc Hotel & Food Services Management 172

I

MA Industrial Design 103

MSc Information Technology 87

Intellectual Property courses 139

MSc International Business Finance 106

LLM International Commercial Law 138

MSc International Business Management 75

MA International Business with Economics 107

MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management 171

International students 28

J

MA Journalism & New Media 134

L

Libraries 19

Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE 140

MA Leading & Developing Services 125

Legal Practice Course (LPC) 141

MSc Lifespan Neuropsychology 159

MA Literary Media 83

M

MSc Management with Human Resources 76

MSc Management with Marketing 78

MSc Managing Sport Performance 163



MA Media & Communication 173

Short courses for Media Professionals 155

The Media School 44

PG Dip Mental Health Nursing 173

MA Multimedia Journalism 135

N

NCCA 58

O

Open Days 35


P

Poole 14

MA Post Production Editing 151

Preparatory Programmes 178

MA Producing Film & Television 146

MA Product Design 102

MA Product Design Management 101

MSc Professional Development (Human Resource Management) (part-time) 77

MSc Public Health 126

MSc Public Health Nursing 127

MA Public Relations 55

Continuing Professional Development courses in Post-Qualifying Social Work 130

C

Cafeteria 24

Careers Service 33

Chaplaincy 31

MA Cinematography for Digital Film & Television 144

PG Dip Children and Young People’s Nursing 173

Clubs 24

MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects 60

MSc Computer Games Technology 63

Short courses in Conservation Ecology & Environmental Change 95

Contact us 34

Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE 140

MA Creative & Media Education (part-time) 154

D

The School of Design, Engineering & Computing 40

MSc Design Engineering 98

MA Digital Effects 61

MSc Digital Music & Audio Production 148

MA Directing Digital Film & Television 145

E

E-learning 19

MSc Engineering Design Innovation (part-time) 99

MSc Engineering Project Management 100

MSc Enterprise Information Systems 86

Entry requirements 176

MSc Events Management 166

MSc Events Marketing 167

1,2,3

MA 3D Computer Animation 59

A

Academic Support 18

Accommodation 182

Additional learning needs 20

MA Adaptation 82

PG Dip Adult Nursing 173

MA Advanced Mental Health Practice 124

PG Dip Advanced Nurse Practitioner 120

MA Advanced Practice 121

MA Advanced Practice (Child & Family Social Work) 122

MA Advanced Practice (Vulnerable Adults) 123

MA Advertising & Marketing Communications 54

Advice centre 34

Alumni Association 32

Application process 174

MSc Applied Data Analytics 89

School of Applied Sciences 36



Short courses in Archaeology & Anthropology 71

askBU 34

B

MSc Biodiversity Conservation 92



Bournemouth 14

The Business School 38

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R

MA Radio Production 149

Research 12, 48

Research support 48

MSc Retail Management 79

Rules and regulations 186

S

Scholarships 179

MA Screenwriting (part-time) 152

MA Scriptwriting 153

MA Social Work 129

Societies 24

MA Sound Production for Film & Television 147

sportBU 26

MSc Sport Management 162

MSc Sustainable Tourism Planning 170

T

School of Tourism 46

MSc Tourism Management 168

MSc Tourism Management & Marketing 169

Tuition fees 180

V

Virtual tour 35

Visa applications 30

Voluntary work 24

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6k

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London

Bournemouth

Edinburgh

Manchester

Bristol

Birmingham

Where is BU in the UK?192

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